Hellboy has been picked up by Paramount after Sony decided that they didn’t want to be responsible for the sequel to the first film, which was based upon Mike Mignola’s Hellboy comic books. The film community remains skeptical as to whether a sequel is necessary, but Guillermo Del Toro, who is set to direct again, seems determined to see the project through. He gave his current take on the situation to Rotten Tomatoes.

“We’re moving studios right now. They don’t have a deal with Sony any more and we are looking for financing for “Hellboy 2.” It’s at Paramount right now. It’s bigger in scale, but not necessarily in budget. Abe Sapien has a much bigger part, and we’re keeping closer to the mythology of the comics. Del Toro giggled with glee as he revealed a singer whose music would be part of the film. There is a song by Barry Manilow, and you’ll have to find out about how that fits in. I know you are all saying what the f**k is that?!��”.”