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The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

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‘Shape of Water’ Plagiarism Lawsuit Dismissed: Guillermo del Toro Is the ‘True Creator’

‘Shape of Water’ Plagiarism Lawsuit Dismissed: Guillermo del Toro Is the ‘True Creator’

Del Toro's fantasy romance picked up Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, and more.

‘The Death of Stalin’ Has Best Specialty Debut of 2018; ‘The Shape of Water’ Crosses $61M Post-Oscar — UPDATE

‘The Death of Stalin’ Has Best Specialty Debut of 2018; ‘The Shape of Water’ Crosses $61M Post-Oscar — UPDATE

UPDATED with more numbers and analysis. IFC Films put some zest into the specialty box office with the launch of its Toronto debut The Death of Stalin, starring Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor and Si…

Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins on the making of 'The Shape of Water'

Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins on the making of 'The Shape of Water'

Richard Jenkins has so much love for his latest film and Oscar favorite, “The Shape of Water.” In a recent interview on “Popcorn with Peter Travers,” Jenkins talked about watching the movie for the very first time. “I saw it in an editing room first with temp music and some of the effects...

Guillermo del Toro’s Love Story Takes ‘Shape’ Without Words

Guillermo del Toro’s Love Story Takes ‘Shape’ Without Words

For his role in “The Shape of Water,” Doug Jones had to give life to a being that was many things, and he had to do it from within one of the most exquisitely crafted creature suits ever made. “[Gu…

'The Shape of Water' Accused of Lifting From Paul Zindel Play in New Lawsuit

'The Shape of Water' Accused of Lifting From Paul Zindel Play in New Lawsuit

Complaint alleges that Guillermo del Toro film "The Shape of Water" infringes on Paul Zindel's 1969 play "Let Me Hear You Whisper"

Guillermo del Toro’s Cameo in ‘The Shape of Water’ Is So Creative You Can’t Even See It

Guillermo del Toro’s Cameo in ‘The Shape of Water’ Is So Creative You Can’t Even See It

Even if you're looking closely at every shot in "The Shape of Water," you'll still miss the director's appearance in the film.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet Accuses Guillermo Del Toro of Copying ‘Delicatessen’ Dance Scene in ‘The Shape Of Water’

Jean-Pierre Jeunet Accuses Guillermo Del Toro of Copying ‘Delicatessen’ Dance Scene in ‘The Shape Of Water’

Jeunet says del Toro "lacks self-respect" because he won't admit to ripping off a dance scene for "The Shape of Water."

‘The Shape of Water’: Why Guillermo Del Toro and Vanessa Taylor Didn’t Speak While Writing Their Film

‘The Shape of Water’: Why Guillermo Del Toro and Vanessa Taylor Didn’t Speak While Writing Their Film

Co-screenwriter Taylor spoke with IndieWire about channelling their mute protagonist, as well as being Del Toro’s "workout buddy."

'The Shape of Water' Golden Globe nominee Richard Jenkins on the mastery of Guillermo del Toro and loving Sally Hawkins

Veteran character actor Richard Jenkins reflects on his work in Guillermo del Toro's romantic fable "The Shape of Water," which has earned him a supporting actor nomination at the Golden Globe Awards.

China's iQiyi Acquires Streaming Rights to 'Shape of Water,' 'Molly's Game,' More

The Chinese video giant picked up exclusive rights to six Golden Globe-nominated films, also including 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' and 'The Greatest Showman.'

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Shape of Water’ Lead Creature Designer – Mike Hill – In Conversation

Hello Film Doctor friends. Mike Hill has worked as a creature sculptor and more on films The Wolfman, Men in Black 3 and Apocalypto. Here Mike joins us for a Film Doctor In Conversation to talk abo…

Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' Brings Tears, F-Bombs to Toronto

"She’s not a Disney f---ing princess," director Guillermo del Toro says of the character played by Sally Hawkins in his romantic fantasy The Shape of Water

Venice Film Festival: Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘The Shape Of Water’ Scoops Golden Lion – Backstage Reactions & Full Winners List

UPDATE, writethru with backstage comments: Guillermo del Toro’s lyrical period fairy tale, The Shape Of Water, was crowned with the top prize Golden Lion here tonight at the Venice Film Festival. T…