Pacific Rim director Guillermo del Toro is rumored to be working on a brand new film project that draws inspiration from both WALL•E and Splash

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Del Toro has already written the film, and plans to direct and produce under Fox Searchlight, according to Tracking Board The director is also gearing up for a sequel to Pacific Rim, which is rumored to be titled Pacific Rim: Maelstrom . While shooting was expected to begin this November, rumor has it production has been pushed to 2016 What do you make of del Toro's alleged "Wall-E meets Splash" project? Plot details remain a mystery, but, given its inspiration, will likely be a family-friendly affair.

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