The Boy in the Iron Box is making his way to the screen.
Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s serialized novel is getting a feature film adaptation from writer-director David Prior (Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, The Empty Man). Starring Rupert Friend, Kevin Durand, and Jaeden Martell, The Boy in the Iron Box is the pulse-pounding tale of a team of mercenaries who find themselves out of their depth on a remote summit. What they encounter there will give you nightmares.
After being optioned for an adaptation, things are moving quickly with Netflix’s adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s Audible series The Boy in the Iron Box, which is scheduled to begin filming in October 2025. David Prior, who has worked with GDT before, will be writing and directing the project, it has now been revealed.
Netflix has officially confirmed that The Boy in the Iron Box will be making its way onto our screens via a new feature film and has added three cast members ahead of filming commencing next month in Canada.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced the standalone UHD HDR release of The Social Network, featuring the 2021 remaster in 4K supervised by David Fincher, previously only available in the Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Volume 2 Limited Edition box set.
It will be available as a limited edition Steelbook on February 18, 2025.
The Social Network, directed by David Fincher, is the stunning tale of a new breed of cultural insurgent: a punk genius who sparked a revolution and changed the face of human interaction for a generation, and perhaps forever. Shot through with emotional brutality and unexpected humor, this superbly crafted film chronicles the formation of Facebook and the battles over ownership that followed upon the website’s unfathomable success. With a complex, incisive screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and a brilliant cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake, The Social Network bears witness to the birth of an idea that rewove the fabric of society even as it unraveled the friendship of its creators. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture (2010).
Directed by: David Fincher Produced by: Ceán Chaffin, Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca Written by: Aaron Sorkin, based Upon the Book “The Accidental Billionaires” by Ben Mezrich
Basics
Video: 4K UHD (2160p). 2.40:1 (OAR). HEVC/H.265 Codec HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR 10. Audio: Dolby Atmos / Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more Discs: 3-Disc Set
Run Time: 120 minutes Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, drug and alcohol use and language, and Unrated
4K ULTRA HD Disc
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
Unrated Dolby Atmos English audio (with one extra “fuck”)
Unrated 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (with one extra “fuck”)
Theatrical 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English subtitles
Theatrical Trailers
Blu-Ray Disc
Feature presented in HD resolution
Theatrical 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Commentary 1 by David Fincher
Commentary 2 by Aaron Sorkin & Cast
Blu-Ray Disc with Special Features
All previously available Special Features produced by David Prior.
How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
David Fincher and Jeff Cronenweth on the Visuals
Angus Wall, Kirk Baxter, and Ren Klyce on Post
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and David Fincher on the Score
Ruby Skye VIP Room: Multi-Angle Scene Breakdown
In the Hall of the Mountain King: Reznor’s First Draft
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced the long-awaited UHD HDR release of Panic Room, featuring the new remaster in 4K supervised by David Fincher.
It will be available as a limited edition Steelbook on February 18, 2025.
Trapped in their New York brownstone’s panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman (Jodie Foster) and her daughter, Sarah (Kristen Stewart), play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders—Burnham (Forest Whitaker), Raoul (Dwight Yoakam) and Junior (Jared Leto)—during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.
Directed by: David Fincher Produced by: Ceán Chaffin, Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund, David Koepp Written by: David Koepp
Run Time: 112 minutes Rating: R for violence and language
4K ULTRA HD Disc
Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
Optional English subtitles
Blu-Ray Disc
Feature presented in HD resolution, sourced from the 4K remaster
English 5.1
Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Commentary 1 by David Fincher
Commentary 2 by Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker, and Dwight Yoakam
Commentary 3 by writer David Koepp and special guest
Blu-Ray Disc with Special Features
All previously available Special Features produced by David Prior.
Pre-Production:
– Six featurettes on the prep phase, from pre-visualization through testing. – Interactive previsualization: Compare the pre-visualization, storyboards, dailies and final film in a multi-angle, multi-audio feature with optional commentary.
Production:
– Shooting Panic Room: An hour-long documentary on the principal photography phase. – Makeup effects featurette with Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. – Sequence breakdowns: An interactive look at the creation of four separate scenes in the film
Post-Production:
– 21 documentaries and featurettes on the visual effects. – On Sound Design with Ren Klyce. – Digital Intermediate and other featurettes dealing with the post-production phase. – A multi-angle look at the scoring session conducted by Howard Shore.
This edition will include the fantastic Teaser Trailer narrated by Linda Hunt, edited by Angus Wall, and with Sound Design by Ren Klyce, previously only available in the “SuperBit” Edition and worldwide standard edition DVDs:
Paramount is releasing the 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-Ray + Digital Copy of David Fincher‘s Zodiac (2007) on October 29.
Based on the true story of the notorious serial killer and the intense manhunt he inspired, Zodiac is a superbly crafted thriller from the director of Se7en, Fight Club, and The Social Network. Featuring an outstanding ensemble cast led by Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chloë Sevigny, Anthony Edwards, and Brian Cox, Zodiac is a searing and singularly haunting examination of twin obsessions: one man’s desire to kill and another’s quest for the truth.
Anastas Michos ASC GSC reteamed with director David Prior to shoot the Emmy-nominated episode “The Autopsy” for Guillermo del Toro’s anthology series Cabinet of Curiosities.
In this version of Michael Shea’s short story, adapted with the help of screenwriter David S. Goyer, a small-town sheriff (Glynn Turman) is investigating a tragic mining explosion. One of the bodies pulled from the wreckage is given to pathologist Dr Winters (F. Murray Abraham) to examine, only to uncover a much more gruesome and macabre secret.
The episode, shot on RED Digital Cinema cameras, also received recognition with an ASC Award nomination earlier this year. Given the subject matter and their successful collaboration on Prior’s feature debut the horror film The Empty Man (2020) it was natural the pair should hook up.
“A director and cinematographer might not always see eye to eye but when they work together a lot you tend to challenge each other and that becomes part of the creative process,” says Michos. “You develop a shorthand which is paramount to getting through it all, particularly for TV. We shot this 58-minute episode in 15 days which astounded the both of us. Having the ability to understand what the director is trying to communicate is certainly useful.”
Knowledge of each other’s sensibilities proved advantageous when they arrived in Canada to shoot “The Autopsy” in 2021 during COVID since they were instantly confined to quarantine.
“We had about three weeks in our respective apartments which allows a lot of time to think. Our main reference for exteriors and tonality was The Deer Hunter (1978). In most projects, tonality is the first thing we try and decide.”
Executive Producer (and co-showrunner) J. Miles Dale joins us on the podcast to discuss the horror anthology series Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, which was recently nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Joining the conversation are nominees: Supervising Sound Editor Nelson Ferreira, MPSE, and Director of Photography Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC.
To avoid spoilers, be sure to watch “The Autopsy” before watching this podcast! But be forewarned, it is extremely dark — both thematically and visually — which was entirely by design. Anastas Michos:
“The genre is squarely within a horror/sci-fi mode. It is about what we don’t see in life. That’s what makes shooting horror films or thrillers so interesting. That we allow the audience to only see what we want them to see, and tease the rest of it into the blacks [of the image].”
Cinematographer Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC, takes us into the thrilling world of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities with “The Autopsy.” Michos’ mastery weaved an emotive visual narrative through skillfully dark color palettes, dynamic lighting, and expert composition, turning settings into characters and creating an immersive, unforgettable experience. Go behind the look, and learn about the choices Anastas made on “The Autopsy” that earned him a well-deserved Emmy nomination for Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie.
Michos takes us Behind The Look: THAT SHOT of his favorite sequence of “The Autopsy” starting in the morgue.
“The Autopsy” is the third episode of Netflix‘s Cabinet of Curiosities. A seasoned sheriff investigates a dead body in the woods and calls on an old pal, a medical examiner, to help piece together a series of chilling events.
Frame & Reference is a conversation between Cinematographers hosted by Kenny McMillan. Each episode dives into the respective DP’s current and past work, as well as what influences and inspires them. These discussions are an entertaining and informative look into the world of making films through the lens of the people who shoot them.
Step into the fascinating realm of cinematography with our special guest, Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC. A seasoned expert in the field, Anastas unlocks the mysteries of television and feature film cinematography, highlighting the way technology is reshaping these two distinct mediums. We navigate the landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world of filmmaking, as well as the unique perspectives of different unions and guilds.
In this engaging discussion, we venture into the realm of personalized creativity in cinematography. We grapple with the thorny issue of image authorship and the absence of laws in the United States that safeguard the creators of these images. Anastas enlightens us on how he navigates projects without relying on the safe and familiar, and what elements give a project an organic feel. We also explore the role of lenses, both physical and virtual, in crafting the look of an image.
As the conversation evolves, we explore the creative process of filmmaking. Anastas shares his insights on the influence of nostalgia and artificial intelligence on new ideas. We touch on the unique work of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, delve into the intriguing concept of Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, and discuss Anastas’ experience working with actor F Murray Abraham. Brace yourself for a riveting expedition into the world of film production, full of collaboration, innovation, and a dash of humor. Don’t miss out!
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