Godzilla & King Kong

[Ruthful]

Our take on the latest iteration of a classic monster movie franchise:

http://american-rattlesnake.org/2014/05/godzilla-attacks-again/

[fearless-freak]

is it me or is MUTO supposedly Rodan? but they could only get the rights to the character Godzilla

[Mattrick]

Not a very good movie.

[Ruthful]

That's the impression I get, although I know a couple of people who are excited about it.

[fearless-freak]

seems they're on about a sequel already... so could it be Monster Island from Destroy All Monsters?

[frik]

Godzilla had an almost $200.000.000 opening weekend (domestic plus foreign).
Of course there's going to be a sequel.
Which is fine with me - I liked it.

sk

[Bev Vincent]

I liked it, too -- I knew going in that Godzilla wasn't going to be onscreen that much.

To be honest -- it's the first Godzilla movie I've ever seen.

[becca69]

My son loved it and I liked it... it was very much like the old movies.

[mae]

I liked it, too -- I knew going in that Godzilla wasn't going to be onscreen that much.

To be honest -- it's the first Godzilla movie I've ever seen.

Not even the '54 original?

[Bev Vincent]

Nope -- I grew up with one TV station!

[mae]

Get the Criterion Blu-ray: http://www.criterion.com/films/27755-godzilla Well worth it, it's a classic.

[fearless-freak]

there's two versions of Godzilla '54, there's japan's Godzilla then there the american 'version' Godzilla: King of the Monsters released in 1956

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla,_King_of_the_Monsters!

[mae]

Yeah, the Criterion disc has them both.

[aglance]

This was my first experience with Godzilla as well, and I was not a fan. Godzilla seemed cool, but the people around him not so much.

[fearless-freak]

apparently Gareth Edwards will be directing the sequels

[needfulthings]

I RECOMMEND
http://imageshack.com/a/img838/2149/bxqc.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img845/6938/ie89.jpg

[mae]

I RECOMMEND

I would think the Criterion is better:


New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
New high-definition digital restoration of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, Terry Morse’s 1956 reworking of the original, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
Audio commentary for both movies by film historian David Kalat
New interviews with actors Akira Takarada and Haruo Nakajima and special effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai
Interview with legendary Godzilla score composer Akira Ifukube
Featurette detailing Godzilla’s photographic effects, introduced by special effects director Koichi Kawakita and special effects photographer Motoyoshi Tomioka
New interview with Japanese-film critic Tadao Sato
The Unluckiest Dragon, an illustrated audio essay featuring historian Greg Pflugfelder describing the tragic fate of the fishing vessel Daigo Fukuryu Maru, a real-life event that inspired Godzilla
Trailers for Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters
New English subtitle translation
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic J. Hoberman

[Merlin1958]

Finally got around to seeing this and overall I enjoyed it. However, the plot was a little thin and they didn't spend near enough time with the monsters. Also,

I didn't care for the "Godzilla as our hero" angle. There was no story support for it (IMHO) and it was a little cheesy


Nevertheless, the effects and "size" of it all were top notch!!!

[mystima]

If I remember from all the other Godzilla movies made in the past (black and white versions) the giant always saved the city from the other monsters. That was his purpose, why he was made.

[frik]

There was only one b/w Godzilla, the original from 1954. The others were all in color. And yes, sometimes he was the hero, but he's also been the bad guy.

sk

[needfulthings]

There was only one b/w Godzilla, the original from 1954. The others were all in color. And yes, sometimes he was the hero, but he's also been the bad guy.

sk
Please check your facts Godzilla Raids Again 1955 was also in b/w.
http://imageshack.com/a/img844/9533/bcvm.jpg

[fearless-freak]

there's a few kaiju spin offs from the Godzilla frenachise, there's Rodan, the Mothra trilogy, Varan the Unbelivable and a few more

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/5981/5y92.jpg
Once again it's time to check for facts. Rodan,Mothra & Varan were NOT Godzilla spin offs they had their own stand alone features before they appeared in a Godzilla film.
1. RODAN 1956
2. VARAN 1958 (started out as a U.S.A. T.V. pilot)
3. MOTHRA 1961
FIRST GODZILLA FILM
1.RODAN & MOTHRA... GHIDORAH the THREE HEADED MONSTER 1964
2.VARAN ...DISTROY ALL MONSTERS 1968 (ONLY A FLY-BY)
3.MOTHRA...MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (GODZILLA VS THE THING) 1964
http://imageshack.com/a/img842/6343/8dxs.jpg

[Merlin1958]

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/5981/5y92.jpg
Once again it's time to check or facts. Rodan,Mothra & Varan were NOT Godzilla spin offs they had their own stand alone features before they appeared in a Godzilla film.
1. RODAN 1956
2. VARAN 1958 (started out as a U.S.A. T.V. pilot)
3. MOTHRA 1961
FIRST GODZILLA FILM
1.RODAN... GHIDORAH the THREE HEADED MONSTER 1964
2.VARAN ...DISTROY ALL MONSTERS 1968 (ONLY A FLY-BY)
3.MOTHRA...MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (GODZILLA VS THE THING) 1964

You're like, Ron Howard or Francis Ford Coppola in reality aren't you? LOL LOL

[needfulthings]

You're like, Ron Howard or Francis Ford Coppola in reality aren't you? LOL LOL[/QUOTE]
NO..I WOULD SAY MORE LIKE JACK WEBB...
http://imageshack.com/a/img835/1029/5p24r.jpg

[needfulthings]

MOTHRA & RODAN POSTERS
http://imageshack.com/a/img838/707/73os.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img845/5233/v7n2.jpg
B/W GODZILLA FILMS...GODZILLA (GOJIRA) & GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN(GOJIRA NO GYAKUSHU) POSTERS.
http://imageshack.com/a/img841/691/aodt.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img837/1754/y2cy.jpg

RE-CUT GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS! POSTER
http://imageshack.com/a/img842/9900/17jlb.jpg

[mae]

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/kong-skull-island-moving-from-universal-to-warner-bros-1201590301/

In a move that is setting the stage for yet another film universe to be created, sources tell Variety that Legendary is planning on moving its “King Kong” prequel, “Kong: Skull Island,” from Universal to Warner Bros.

The film currently stars Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and “Straight Outta Compton” actors Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell. “Skull Island” had been set up at Universal, with which Legendary currently holds its deal. The prequel was announced at Comic-Con.

Sources close to the situation say while this is not a done deal, things are moving forward and that the idea is to have future “Kong” films possibly cross over with “Godzilla” films, to which WB owns the sequel rights.

As of now, the release date for “Kong: Skull Island” is expected to remain Mar. 10, 2017.

While plot details are still vague, the story will be set in the mysterious, dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the island. Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod will serve as exec producers. Max Borenstein, John Gatins and Dan Gilroy penned the script.

Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct the pic, and Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Mary Parent.

With studios now more and more interested in creating “universes” where films can cross over with one another, it makes sense that Legendary would want these two worlds colliding, especially since it had already happened in the 1962 Toho film “King Kong vs. Godzilla.”

Legendary declined to comment on the matter. Deadline Hollywood first reported the news.

[frik]

Looking forwards to Skull Island very much.
Anything Kong/Godzilla related, for that matter.

sk

[Merlin1958]

Looking forwards to Skull Island very much.
Anything Kong/Godzilla related, for that matter.

sk

Yes, the advance info looks very promising. Some really good names are associated with it as well.

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img538/4213/PZXF4p.jpg

[mae]

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/videos/a-sneak-peek-from-the-set-of-kong-skull-island-2016-mtv-movie-awards/1370614/#id=1739612

[mtdman]

My grandson has become a huge Godzilla fan and his dad has a ton of the movies. He loves watching them and always shows me the latest movie he watched when I go to see him. He's always impressed that I know what happens in each movie, like he discovered them for the first time.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRIwlEBjuw

[frik]

THANK YOU, Pablo. Love the trailer. Does look like the Godzilla we all (??) grew up with - and that's just fine with me.
Really looking forwards to this!

sk

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/5859/PEo5ND.jpg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M89VLZgo1Vg

[Mattrick]

While a King Kong remake with Brie and Hiddleson sounds amazing. I'm done with Godzilla.

[fernandito]

I tried watching the Godzilla reboot again a few days ago and I couldn't do it. Bored me to tears.

[mae]

http://i.imgur.com/N5Ko237.jpg

[Mattrick]

I tried watching the Godzilla reboot again a few days ago and I couldn't do it. Bored me to tears.

Movie seriously made me sad. I mean it looked nice, I guess? Movie died with Cranston.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK5hbs4LOI8

[mae]

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/759415-godzilla-animated-movie-on-the-way-from-toho#/slide/1

According to Variety, Toho Company, Ltd. has announced that they have begun production on a feature-length Godzilla animated movie, titled simply Godzilla, to be released in 2017. An official website for the film with production art has just launched.

The first animated film featuring the iconic monster will be produced with Polygon Pictures, with Kobun Shizuno (“Detective Conan” series) and Hiroyuki Seshita (“Knights of Sidonia”) co-directing from a screenplay by Gen Urobuchi (Psycho-Pass: The Movie).

“We’re aiming to make a big-scale animation entertainment that people who love Godzilla and people who know nothing about him can both enjoy,” Shizuno said in a statement.

Funimation Films is slated to release the latest Japanese live-action film Shin Godzilla (or Godzilla Resurgence as it’s also known) in all of the Americas (North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean). Funimation is currently planning to release Shin Godzilla in theaters in late 2016, after it has grossed nearly $50 million in Japan alone.

Shin Godzilla (“Shin Gojira”) is a Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film – a live-action science fiction monster movie featuring special effects. It is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho. The film is co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi. Both directors performed double duties as writer and visual effects director respectively. Higuchi most recently directed the live-action film adaption of Attack on Titan (“Shingeki no Kyojin”), which was released in 2015. Shin Godzilla stars Hiroki Hasegawa and Satomi Ishihara – both alums of the Attack on Titan movie – and Yutaka Takenouchi.

Meanwhile, Legendary is slated to release Godzilla 2 — the sequel to Gareth Edwards’ 2014 Hollywood iteration — on March 22, 2019. Edwards dropped out of the sequel earlier this year, and no replacement director is currently attached.

[mae]

The new Japanese Godzilla will be out in US theaters on October 11, cannot wait, it looks awesome:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgyq6YKeIms

[Merlin1958]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3UogfAGg0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lces8YVhI4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMzDrv6TEIU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6gj1AVBl8o

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9y6oPka3us

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGCTSSWT4lg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dF83zsTIMQ

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwqJBb0XKkw

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/6522/jnPqE6.jpg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwobBYsMuq4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn2v_FU_qQg

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVDtmouV9kM

[DanHocker]

I know general audiences didn't really seem to like the first one or the new King Kong that much, but I'm all about these movies and this looks great.

[MikeDuke]

The problem with the first Godzilla movie was that there was hardly any Godzilla in it. They had a lot of the M.U.T.A monsters instead. And I actually liked Skull Island. I know they are trying to make a Monster Universe. We shall see how
it goes.

[DanHocker]

The problem with the first Godzilla movie was that there was hardly any Godzilla in it. They had a lot of the M.U.T.A monsters instead. And I actually liked Skull Island. I know they are trying to make a Monster Universe. We shall see how
it goes.

Yea, I can understand why that would frustrate some people. It didn't really bother me though.

[Hunchback Jack]

Yeah, I don't mind these movies. They're all about the monsters and they get the monsters right. The stories could be better but it's fine.

[MikeDuke]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Godzilla a lot. There was a lot of action and the story was pretty good. I just wanted to see more of the big guy. I hope they don't have to many other monsters for Godzilla to fight in this one. Too many makes for a bad movie. It does look like they are doing their best to set up multiple movies. I am just wondering how King Kong vs Godzilla will fit into this plan. They both seem to be on the same side, fighting the "bad" monsters. But I am in on this.

[DanHocker]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Godzilla a lot. There was a lot of action and the story was pretty good. I just wanted to see more of the big guy. I hope they don't have to many other monsters for Godzilla to fight in this one. Too many makes for a bad movie. It does look like they are doing their best to set up multiple movies. I am just wondering how King Kong vs Godzilla will fit into this plan. They both seem to be on the same side, fighting the "bad" monsters. But I am in on this.

Looks like 2 I think. I don't remember the 3 headed dragon's name, but I'm pretty sure I saw Mothra in the trailer.

[mae]

That was King Ghidorah: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah

[MikeDuke]

I saw Mothra also and the three headed dragon is called King Ghidorah. (Had to look it up.) It looks like a real bad one. I think there are other 3 headed monsters and they all seem to be the worst and strongest.
P.S It looks like I was slow in my edit. Someone beat me to it. Plus I think he fight Rodan as well.
Personally, I think he should fight Mothra and Rodan in the second film and King Ghidorah in a third one since that seems to be his main enemy. Plus I am wondering how they are working King Kong into the Mosterverse besides him just fighting Godzilla. We also have to remember that King Kong is going to get bigger because he was just a young Kong in the movie. It will be interesting to see how they work all this in.

[mae]

And in case you missed it, there is a new two-part animated film that recently premiered on Netflix: Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters and Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-3do2pM4pM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tmF2Y3kyog

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDnKuFtdc7A

[MikeDuke]

I like the new Godzilla Trailer. It looks like they paid attention and there is more Godzilla, albeit in night shots. Still looking forward to it.

[Still Servant]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Godzilla a lot. There was a lot of action and the story was pretty good. I just wanted to see more of the big guy. I hope they don't have to many other monsters for Godzilla to fight in this one. Too many makes for a bad movie. It does look like they are doing their best to set up multiple movies. I am just wondering how King Kong vs Godzilla will fit into this plan. They both seem to be on the same side, fighting the "bad" monsters. But I am in on this.

That was my main issue with Skull Island as well. I enjoyed the film, but Kong dissapeared for large portions of it. The human characters weren't exactly strong enough to carry the rest of the film, and I really Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C62VYtXJS_U

[DoctorZaius]

I was lucky enough to see King Kong on broadway. A marvelous technical achievement of a fairly mediocre musical. Very pleased overall. It becomes very meta when Kong is put on display in a New York theater and he escapes.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHzJSvVGn8k

[DanHocker]

Every trailer for this looks better and better. I can't wait.

[MikeDuke]

"This is Godzilla's world, were just living in it."
Awesome. I think this is going to be solid.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFxN2oDKk0E

[mae]

I have to say for the record, and excuse my language, kids, but this looks absolutely certifiably fucking batshit crazy insane :panic:

[MikeDuke]

HOLY SHIT. That looks awesome. 17 and counting huh? Wow. That's a lot of Titans. I am interested to see how Godzilla vs King Kong unfolds. I have my own theory since they both seem to be protectors.
But yea, it looks fantastic.

[DanHocker]

Yea I can't wait for this.

[Garrell]

Looks beyond great:panic:

[Ricky]

I have to say for the record, and excuse my language, kids, but this looks absolutely certifiably fucking batshit crazy insane :panic:

:lol:

I saw the first trailer, which was great, but now I don't think I want to watch anything else to make sure I go in fresh.

[DanHocker]

I have to say for the record, and excuse my language, kids, but this looks absolutely certifiably fucking batshit crazy insane :panic:

:lol:

I saw the first trailer, which was great, but now I don't think I want to watch anything else to make sure I go in fresh.

I would say if you liked the first trailer, this one is unnecessary.

[mae]

I dunno, I like the first trailer but it was too subdued. The most bonkers was the one before the final trailer called "Beautiful". They're all posted here.

[DanHocker]

I dunno, I like the first trailer but it was too subdued. The most bonkers was the one before the final trailer called "Beautiful". They're all posted here.

My only real problem with this one, is my problem with most 2nd and 3rd trailers, it show's a lot stuff that would maybe be cooler to see for the first time in the theater.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMc2Qf6vLR0

[webstar1000]

Going to IMAX Thursday... hope it’s good!

[mae]

THIS IS ASTOUNDING!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG3mQUGaPks

https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/2648-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975

This October, Criterion celebrates the arrival of spine number 1000, a Blu-ray collector’s set fit for the granddaddy of all movie monsters. This landmark edition gathers for the first time all the Godzilla films from Japan’s Showa era: fifteen kaiju rampages, presented in high-definition digital transfers and accompanied by a slew of supplemental material, including a giant deluxe hardcover book with notes on each film and new illustrations from sixteen artists, new and archival interviews with cast and crew members, and much, much more! Check out pics of all the different cover art from Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films in the gallery, along with a trailer below!

In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen.

EIGHT-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES
• High-definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks
• High-definition digital transfer of Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956), the U.S.-release version of Godzilla
• Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla from 1962
• Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David Kalat
• International English-language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro-Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla
• Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990
• Programs detailing the creation of Godzilla’s special effects and unused effects sequences from Toho releases including Destroy All Monsters
• New interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa-era Godzilla films
• New and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai
• Interview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011
• Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real-life tragedy that inspired Godzilla
• New English subtitle translations
• Trailers
• PLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia

The box set includes the following:

Godzilla
1954 • 96 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio

Godzilla Raids Again
1955 • 81 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio

King Kong vs. Godzilla
U.S.-RELEASE VERSION
1963 • 91 minutes • Color • Monaural • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 • 93 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 • 94 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 • 86 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Son of Godzilla
1967 • 85 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Destroy All Monsters
1968 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

All Monsters Attack
1969 • 69 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971 • 85 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Godzilla vs. Gigan
1972 • 89 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Godzilla vs. Megalon
1973 • 81 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
1974 • 84 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 • 83 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 2.35:1 aspect ratio

8-BLU-RAY COLLECTOR’S SET
SRP $224.95
STREET 10/29/19
DIMENSIONS 10 3/4” x 14 1/2”

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[MikeDuke]

I saw that yesterday. As a Criterion collector, this is guarantee buy for me. All the movies in one box, how can you beat that.

[amd013]

Been looking for something like this since 2014. Was going to try to buy them in chronological order, but got stuck on the second one, because could never find a release of Godzilla Raids Again. Of Course now I will have duplicates of Godzilla 1954, and King Kong vs. Godzilla.

Had sworn I would only buy 4K movies from now on, but will make an exception for this, since I don't think 4K vs HD will make a difference with these movies.

[Garrell]

Gonna grab these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And then walk off into the ocean somewhere.....:tongue1:

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg-jDhwLH10

[amd013]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg-jDhwLH10

Just got mine from Amazon yesterday. Got reimbursed about $60 since its priced went down after I preordered. Final price was $165.

It is massive, and won't fit on my movie collection shelf. (sigh)

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTQAprfvSd4

[Hunchback Jack]

That set looks fantastic. I'm glad they subtitled the movies rather than dubbed them.

HBJ

[MikeDuke]

Hopefully Santa will see that I was good this year :)

[Aremag]

I received the Criterion Godzilla set last week and it is a joy to behold. I was a little disappointed at first that the Japanese cut of King Kong VS Godzilla wound up on the bonus disc but finding out Toho approved its inclusion late into the set made me just happy to have it at all. I watched it first since it was the movie I was most excited about since I hadn't seen the Japanese cut since my bootleg VHS tape bought in NYC late in the 90's.

[amd013]

That set looks fantastic. I'm glad they subtitled the movies rather than dubbed them.

HBJ

Ughh, I wish I would have known this before buying. I hate subtitles. It is why I rarely watch foreign movies. There is no excuse for not giving the option of an English audio track. Heck every time I pop in an American movie I see options for about 10 different languages.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Roaaaarrrr!!!! This is the best Godzilla movie ever! And it's in 3D!

Grrrraaaeeeeeeee!!! No freakin' way! This is the best Godzilla movie ever!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KongvsGodZ.JPG

[mae]

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/godzilla-anime-series-netflix-1234794916/

Netflix has ordered a new Godzilla anime series.

Titled “Godzilla: Singular Point,” the series expands Netflix’s roster of projects tied to the King of the Monsters. The streamer previously debuted three Godzilla anime films: “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters,” “Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle,” and “Godzilla: The Planet Eater.” The first was released in 2017 while the second two debuted in 2018.

“Singular Point” will not be directly tied to the films and will feature an entirely new storyline and cast. It is currently slated to debut in 2021. The series hails from director Atsushi Takahashi. The creative team includes: Kan Sawada, composer for Doraemon films and series such as “Yowamushi Pedal;” Japanese science-fiction novelist Toh Enjoe making his TV debut as editor and writer for the series; Kazue Kato, creator of “Blue Exorcist” and the hit comic currently serialized in “Jump Square”, will serve as the character designer; and animator Eiji Yamamori, whose past work includes iconic Studio Ghibli films including “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away,” and “The Wind Rises.”

Anime studio bones will produce in partnership with studio Orange, combining hand-drawn and CG animation styles.

Godzilla has been a staple of worldwide popular culture since the creature’s debut in 1954, appearing in nearly 40 feature films since then. It has been a central figure in mostly Japanese films, though several American productions have also been built around it. The most recent of those was “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” in 2019. An American crossover film, “Godzilla vs. Kong,” is set to debut in 2021.

[MikeDuke]

Even though they cause a lot of damage while they do it, In Kong Skull Island, Godzilla and Godzilla King of the Monsters, they both seem to be alpha predators that seem to battle worse monsters and restore balance.
I know it won't happen, but I thought a good story line for Godzilla vs King Kong is that they do fight each other, but then another super baddy shows up and Kong or Godzilla sees the other fighting it and realizes that
they are on the same side and joins the other to take down the super baddy. I know it won't happen, I just think it would be cool if they joined up that's all.

[amd013]

Even though they cause a lot of damage while they do it, In Kong Skull Island, Godzilla and Godzilla King of the Monsters, they both seem to be alpha predators that seem to battle worse monsters and restore balance.
I know it won't happen, but I thought a good story line for Godzilla vs King Kong is that they do fight each other, but then another super baddy shows up and Kong or Godzilla sees the other fighting it and realizes that
they are on the same side and joins the other to take down the super baddy. I know it won't happen, I just think it would be cool if they joined up that's all.

Finished watching my Godzilla Showra-era collection. This was a common plot for a lot of the movies. (in one of them they even had translations of mothra trying to convince Godzilla and Rodan to stop fighting each other and fight Ghidorah)

(god I had forgotten how corny and silly these movies were, guess I loved them when I was 10!, but many of them were painful to watch as an adult)

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odM92ap8_c0

[Still Servant]

I still don't know how that's supposed to work. Aren't we supposed to root for both of them? In each of their respective recent films, they were the protagonist.

[Garrell]

I will watch it cause it is Godzilla and King Kong in the same movie.

[MikeDuke]

I still don't know how that's supposed to work. Aren't we supposed to root for both of them? In each of their respective recent films, they were the protagonist.
I agree. They both seem to do there best at keeping us safe (even with the destruction). The only idea I came up with was that each would see the other as an enemy and they would be fighting.
Then another bad monster would show it self and let's say, Godzilla started to fight it (or them if there are more then one). At that point King Kong would see this and know they are bad monsters
as well. King Kong (being smarter IMHO) would notice that Godzilla was fighting these new monster(s) and then realize that Godzilla was not an enemy at all and join the fight to help Godzilla.
I have no idea if that's the plot. But I think it's a good one. They have to come up with a bigger monster than that 3 headed one because that one always gave Godzilla a hard time I think and
almost beat him. There are probably a few monsters in the Godzilla universe that are like that one. Anyway, that's what I would try and do if it were my movie.
P.S And even in the trailer they made it sound like something was controlling Godzilla. Also, WE know we are suppose to root for both but when Kong sees Godzilla all he sees is another Titan that needs to be destroyed. And when Godzilla sees Kong all HE sees is another Titian that needs to be destroyed. They don't know they are on the same side. I am still very interested in how they play the story out.

[Still Servant]

I still don't know how that's supposed to work. Aren't we supposed to root for both of them? In each of their respective recent films, they were the protagonist.
I agree. They both seem to do there best at keeping us safe (even with the destruction). The only idea I came up with was that each would see the other as an enemy and they would be fighting.
Then another bad monster would show it self and let's say, Godzilla started to fight it (or them if there are more then one). At that point King Kong would see this and know they are bad monsters
as well. King Kong (being smarter IMHO) would notice that Godzilla was fighting these new monster(s) and then realize that Godzilla was not an enemy at all and join the fight to help Godzilla.
I have no idea if that's the plot. But I think it's a good one. They have to come up with a bigger monster than that 3 headed one because that one always gave Godzilla a hard time I think and
almost beat him. There are probably a few monsters in the Godzilla universe that are like that one. Anyway, that's what I would try and do if it were my movie.
P.S And even in the trailer they made it sound like something was controlling Godzilla. Also, WE know we are suppose to root for both but when Kong sees Godzilla all he sees is another Titan that needs to be destroyed. And when Godzilla sees Kong all HE sees is another Titian that needs to be destroyed. They don't know they are on the same side. I am still very interested in how they play the story out.

That makes sense. I could see something like that happening. Kind of like a Batman vs. Superman situation.

[Aremag]

I'm thinking that maybe Godzilla isn't really Godzilla but quite possibly Mechagodzilla. Just speculation on my part.

[fernandito]

That's the prevailing theory, yes^

[MikeDuke]

Well that could cool as well. So if the Godzilla we see in the trailer is Meca-Godzilla, what are the chances that we will see the real
Godzilla in this film.

[Br!an]

Well that could cool as well. So if the Godzilla we see in the trailer is Meca-Godzilla, what are the chances that we will see the real
Godzilla in this film.

He shows up in the end and helps King Kong defeat the imposter.

[MikeDuke]

Well that could cool as well. So if the Godzilla we see in the trailer is Meca-Godzilla, what are the chances that we will see the real
Godzilla in this film.

He shows up in the end and helps King Kong defeat the imposter.
OK. I can deal with that. There obviously other monsters in the trailer. And does anybody think they are leaving the Meca part out on purpose? Because in the trailer
they just reference him as Godzilla and that maybe he is under the influence of something else. And wasn't Meca made of metal? Is it just another trick to through us off?
I do find it interesting though that the Godzilla they show seems bent on total destruction, which is sort of not what I thought of him in the first movie. Anyway, I am
excited to see what happens and if they will try to continue the Monsterverse.

[Merlin1958]

Well that could cool as well. So if the Godzilla we see in the trailer is Meca-Godzilla, what are the chances that we will see the real
Godzilla in this film.

He shows up in the end and helps King Kong defeat the imposter.
OK. I can deal with that. There obviously other monsters in the trailer. And does anybody think they are leaving the Meca part out on purpose? Because in the trailer
they just reference him as Godzilla and that maybe he is under the influence of something else. And wasn't Meca made of metal? Is it just another trick to through us off?
I do find it interesting though that the Godzilla they show seems bent on total destruction, which is sort of not what I thought of him in the first movie. Anyway, I am
excited to see what happens and if they will try to continue the Monsterverse.


Yeah, looked like the real deal in the trailer, but maybe that was a clip from when they team up?

[Ricky]

I was kind of underwhelmed by the trailer. Could be the editing, but it just felt tonally off to me in comparison to the preceding films in the franchise.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYSuTDxykWs

[Hunchback Jack]

I'm looking forward to this. I don't know much about the lore of either creature - Godzilla, particularly - but I enjoyed the previous installments in this latest series incarnation, and expect to enjoy this.

And who doesn't love a monster vs. monster schlockfest?

HBJ

[mae]

I don't know much about the lore of either creature - Godzilla, particularly

This helpful (but not short) video should help!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7A4nS7qG00

[amd013]

Is King Kong really that big in this movie? He appears to be over 100 stories tall. In the original movies he was probably only 5 stories tall.

[Ricky]

Even though I have HBO Max, I think I'm gonna go to the theater for this one. It will be my first time at the movies in over a year. :)

[fernandito]

Soooooooooooooooo

are y'all Team Kong or Team Zilla?

[Randall Flagg]

KongZilla

[Ricky]

Godzilla is cooler, but Kong has a higher emotional IQ...so I'm clearly thinking about this too much. :lol:

[fernandito]

It's okay Rick, this is a safe space to geek out lmao.

I've been a Godzilla fan for a long time but I just rewatched Kong Skull Island recently and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Need to rewatch King of Monsters to compare back to back.

[Kongo]

This is one of my most anticipated movies in a long time. I've been making my way through most of the Godzilla series, and its been such a blast. Even if Godzilla vs Kong somehow ends up being god awful, I'm still thankful it gave me the incentive to rewatch some of these movies I used to love.

[Hunchback Jack]

Is King Kong really that big in this movie? He appears to be over 100 stories tall. In the original movies he was probably only 5 stories tall.

It's strange, in some trailer shots he seems significantly smaller than Godzilla, while in others he seems like about the same size. Maybe something causes him to increase in size mid-film?

(Based on previous movies, he should be much smaller)

HBJ

[amd013]

Is King Kong really that big in this movie? He appears to be over 100 stories tall. In the original movies he was probably only 5 stories tall.

It's strange, in some trailer shots he seems significantly smaller than Godzilla, while in others he seems like about the same size. Maybe something causes him to increase in size mid-film?

(Based on previous movies, he should be much smaller)

HBJ

I guess this article answers my question. I guess they took liberties for the poster, as he looks clearly well over 1000 feet tall.

https://www.cbr.com/king-kong-height-every-movie/

[fernandito]

The relevant snippet:


Set in 1973, Kong: Skull Island follows a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers' encounter with the gigantic ape and the last of his kind. Kong is sized at 104 feet, which is a considerable increase from Jackson's film. Despite his massive size, Kong is classified as an adolescent and, therefore, not fully grown. This explains his enormous jump in size to just under 400 feet in the 2021 sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong.

[mae]

A new animated series is also dropping on Netflix on April 1, the day after Godzilla vs. Kong drops on HBO Max.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYE_sLhJ4iU

[mae]

The relevant snippet:


Set in 1973, Kong: Skull Island follows a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers' encounter with the gigantic ape and the last of his kind. Kong is sized at 104 feet, which is a considerable increase from Jackson's film. Despite his massive size, Kong is classified as an adolescent and, therefore, not fully grown. This explains his enormous jump in size to just under 400 feet in the 2021 sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong.

He's baby.

[MikeDuke]

Right. If you remember the movie Kong:Skull Island there is a part where they say that (he is just an adolescent) and not fully grown yet. Also, there is the part where they show the bones of adult versions of Kong. You can see there that they are much bigger than the Kong we see in the movie. So he had all that time to grow into the adult Kong we see in Kong vs Godzilla trailer.

[Merlin1958]

This film sounds like it will be AWESOME!!! Looking forward to it!!!!

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szgtm_f5UOU

[mae]

I don't know much about the lore of either creature - Godzilla, particularly

This helpful (but not short) video should help!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7A4nS7qG00

And the companion piece (much shorter):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2u8hT8DJxo

[amd013]

I don't know much about the lore of either creature - Godzilla, particularly

This helpful (but not short) video should help!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7A4nS7qG00

And the companion piece (much shorter):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2u8hT8DJxo

D'oh, when I saw this was 44 mins, thought you got the video's confused then saw the other is over 3 hours long. If there's an 8min or less version let me know. LOL

[Randall Flagg]

I think there should be a rule.
No video links that are over 8 minutes, without mentioning the running time before the video link.

[DoctorZaius]

Right. If you remember the movie Kong:Skull Island there is a part where they say that (he is just an adolescent) and not fully grown yet. Also, there is the part where they show the bones of adult versions of Kong. You can see there that they are much bigger than the Kong we see in the movie. So he had all that time to grow into the adult Kong we see in Kong vs Godzilla trailer.

I agree - I have a feeling that eventually we will get a "gap" film that is set somewhere between the two films, a sequel/prequel, that will address some of this.

[MikeDuke]

A gap film sounds fine to me. I really hope the "monster verse" goes beyond 4 movies (in order of when they are played by year of the movie is set in (Kong Skull Island, Godzilla. Godzilla King of the Monsters, King Kong vs Godzilla...). I am wishing they can get just a few more stories out of the moister verse.

[mae]

I want a Mothra movie!

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awfWFPvkTt0

[Merlin1958]

Man, that's a shame. I was kinda looking forward to this film. Guess i'll just have to lay in lots of wings and sauce!!! lol

[Kongo]

What are everyone's plans for the movie? Braving the outside world and going to the theater, or staying home and using HBO Max? Realistically I'll probably end up doing both.

I've gone through most of the Godzilla series at this point (along with all the Kong movies of course), so I'm at max hype. Especially since I keep hearing from those who have seen it how much this movie delivers

[Aremag]

I'd like to see it first in the theater then watch it at home.

[fernandito]

Have a theater showing next week. Want to experience on the big screen, then catch it again on HBO Max :D

[MikeDuke]

I will wait until more people give feedback before I totally give up on the movie based on that spoiler free review. I really want this to be great.

[fernandito]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

[webstar1000]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

Yeah the LAST person I would listen to about a movie is that ding dong Grace. LOL She is the WORST... everything about her I cannot stand. Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!

[MikeDuke]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.
Thanks for cheering me up. I do want to see it very much. I did not realize they were at that rating. Sounds pretty good for a monster movie. It's not like I was not going to see it. Just that review was not I was hoping for. But your right.
I am looking forward to it. And I still want more than 4 movies.

[MikeDuke]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

Yeah the LAST person I would listen to about a movie is that ding dong Grace. LOL She is the WORST... everything about her I cannot stand. Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!
Holy crap, a D-Box theater? That will be awesome. The Dolby theater I have near me has shakers in the seat and they are quite good and I have a Crowson on one of theater chairs but D-Box is a whole
other level. Have fun.

[fernandito]

Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!
Niceeee. I'm catching it next Tuesday, and I'm pre gaming at a bar right next to the theater before showtime :D

[Merlin1958]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

You make a compelling argument, Ferny. Can't wait until tomorrow!!!

[mattgreenbean]

Definitely seeing it in the theater. No one's ever in the theater when I go now. It's a shame for the theater, but for me it's great!

It'll be after this weekend though. I've got my 3 easter movies that I watch every year, The Passion of the Christ, Night of the Living Dead 1990, and Child's Play.

[Kongo]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

Yeah the LAST person I would listen to about a movie is that ding dong Grace. LOL She is the WORST... everything about her I cannot stand. Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This is all based on Grace's review!? :emot-roflolmao: I never bother to click on her stuff. Kris said everything I think about Grace perfectly. You've got nothing to worry about my man! I'm assured from some lucky friends who have already seen it that this is one of the funnest movies they've seen in a long time. We're in for a fucking treat

[webstar1000]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

Yeah the LAST person I would listen to about a movie is that ding dong Grace. LOL She is the WORST... everything about her I cannot stand. Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This is all based on Grace's review!? :emot-roflolmao: I never bother to click on her stuff. Kris said everything I think about Grace perfectly. You've got nothing to worry about my man! I'm assured from some lucky friends who have already seen it that this is one of the funnest movies they've seen in a long time. We're in for a fucking treat

I. Can’t. Wait.

[MikeDuke]

Give up? It's currently sitting at %79 on RT, 7.5/10 on IMDB. That's pretty good for what I'm expecting the film to be; cookie cutter human characters, with loads of behemoth action.

That's all I need from my first theater film since last year lol. Don't need engaging human drama or Oscar worthy performances. Just want Kong and Zilla to beat the shit out of each other in entertaining fashion for 2 hours and I'll be Gucci.

Yeah the LAST person I would listen to about a movie is that ding dong Grace. LOL She is the WORST... everything about her I cannot stand. Seeing this in DBOX thursday and cannot wait!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This is all based on Grace's review!? :emot-roflolmao: I never bother to click on her stuff. Kris said everything I think about Grace perfectly. You've got nothing to worry about my man! I'm assured from some lucky friends who have already seen it that this is one of the funnest movies they've seen in a long time. We're in for a fucking treat
Well, I am seeing it regardless because of it's in the moxterverse and I like the films so far. I usually don't don't watch her reviews anyway. I still think it's going to be really good and it might have a surprise or two.
Let us know what you think Kris.

[Aremag]

Saw it today with DBOX technology and I was glad I went to see it on the big screen first. It would have lost a lot of impact for me if I would have watched it this morning on HBO Max. I thought it was great and fits in well with the other movies. I've been a Godzilla fan since I was a wee lad in the early '70s so I might be a tad biased. First time with DBOX and while it enhanced the viewing experience a tad, I don't know if I want to see many more movies this way.

[Merlin1958]

I enjoyed it immensely. Stupid plot, but the battles ruled!!!!

[Kongo]

I had a blast with this movie. Kong had a ton of heart, and they gave Godzilla a "bad ass mother fucker" edge. Some of his facial expressions had me dying.

While it's super easy to disregard the human plot and proclaim it as the worst part of any Monsterverse movie....I didn't mind them here? They served their roles, none of them were obnoxious, and kept the story pushing forward. Either way, what a fun movie. I am so damn thankful they didn't fuck this up. With this momentum, I can't wait to see what they cook up for us in the future

[Hunchback Jack]

I enjoyed it immensely. Stupid plot, but the battles ruled!!!!

Nice! This is what I want and expect from this kind of movie. Big dumb action with lots of scenes of impossibly sized monsters body-slamming each other in some poor defenseless city. With irrelevant human characters.

Looking forward to it.

HBJ

[webstar1000]

Loved it. Can’t wait to another one. Wish we got a post credit scene though!! Man I love seeing big things fights on screen! Haha

[Shannon]

Rose and I just got back from seeing it in theaters. Our first since Covid. She gave it a 4/5, I gave it a 3/5. While the action scenes were fantastic, the story and human characters brought the whole movie down. Still enjoyable, and I'm glad we saw it in theaters.

[Ricky]

I started doing a quick write-up but it turned into a full review: Godzilla vs. Kong (https://reviewsfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2021/04/11/godzilla-vs-kong/).

[Garrell]

I started doing a quick write-up but it turned into a full review: Godzilla vs. Kong (https://reviewsfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2021/04/11/godzilla-vs-kong/).

Great review

[Ricky]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that. :)

[fernandito]

Saw it last week, absolutely loved it. It did what it needed to do, and it did it remarkably well. Those fight scenes were a wonder to behold.

[Garrell]

Watched it again last night with the grandsons. They loved it and I still love it again.

[mattgreenbean]

I'm glad I caught this on it's way out of movie theaters where I'm at. It was insanely entertaining. I sat relatively close to the front of the theater, and between the ear shattering sound and the close ups, man did I feel like I was in the middle of the battles. If it were playing in theaters for the summer, I'd go back at least one more time to watch this larger than life film.

[fernandito]

I've been on a Godzilla/Kong kick lately. I watched GvK (enjoyed it just as much the second time, although without the added bonus of the big screen), Skull Island, and King of Monsters all within the past 2 days.

Gonna finish it off with Godzilla today before it leaves HBO :D

[Ricky]

I've been wanting to re-watch Skull Island. :)

[Still Servant]

I'm glad I caught this on it's way out of movie theaters where I'm at. It was insanely entertaining. I sat relatively close to the front of the theater, and between the ear shattering sound and the close ups, man did I feel like I was in the middle of the battles. If it were playing in theaters for the summer, I'd go back at least one more time to watch this larger than life film.

I'm with you. I saw it in the theater and then watched it at home and there's no comparison. My home setup is high quality, but there's just no imitating the theater experience. That's a film that needs to be seen in a theater.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdaTft44pMY

[fernandito]

Oh, yay. More focus on human characters. My favorite parts of Godzilla/Kong films...

[Still Servant]

Oh, yay. More focus on human characters. My favorite parts of Godzilla/Kong films...

Everyone's favorite part of every Godzilla or Kong film.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QLQCfw5lAM

[mattgreenbean]

Looks like we'll be returning to the Lost World. Can't wait to see it on the big screen.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QLQCfw5lAM
How mind blowingly creative.
Like it was going to be called Dracula x The Mummy.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucAwtT--XaM

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlceGpbGgvE

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec27RCzb6qI

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV1OOlGwExM

[mae]

https://www.vulture.com/2024/01/2024-oscar-nominations-godzilla-minus-one.html

Hollywood makes a big fuss when a beloved actor finally gets long-overdue recognition from the Oscars after years of waiting, but perhaps the biggest star in cinema history just scored his first nomination after 70 years.

Folks, let’s give it up to Godzilla. On Tuesday morning, the King of the Monsters’s most recent film, Godzilla Minus One, was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards.

The nomination is Godzilla’s first after a lengthy, decades-spanning career. Godzilla, who became a star once nuclear tests mutated him into a skyscraper-size monster who could destroy buildings and tanks with his atomic breath, made his film debut in 1954’s Godzilla. Since then, he’s appeared in a total of 37 feature films — 33 of which, including Minus One, were made by the Japanese studio Toho, while the other four are American productions. A 38th film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, will open in the U.S. in March 2024.

Despite this illustrious career, Godzilla had never scored an Oscar nomination before Minus One. His Stateside rival, King Kong, for comparison, has been nominated several times, having received nods for the 1976 movie and even three wins for Peter Jackson’s 2005 take on the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Notably, Minus One — which features Godzilla attacking a defeated, demilitarized Japan in the immediate wake of World War II — had a fraction of the budget of most American blockbusters, including U.S. Godzilla films like 2021’s Godzilla vs Kong, which had a budget of $155 million and received zero noms. Reports of Minus One’s exact budget vary, but it’s somewhere between $10 and $15 million — 10 percent of GvK’s.

In an interview with Vulture, the film’s director and writer, Takashi Yamazaki, who also oversaw Minus One’s special effects, noted this stark difference. “Man, you guys have a lot of VFX and you guys have the budget for it,” he said when comparing the American Godzilla films to the Japanese ones.

Minus One has enjoyed surprising critical and commercial success in the United States, grossing more than $100 million, and becoming the fifth-highest-grossing foreign language film in U.S. box-office history.

When reached for comment about this honor, Godzilla said, “SKREEEOOONK!”

[MikeDuke]

I hope they bring minus one to 4k BR. And soon. It looks really good. Back when he was the anatomist.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrpMRDuPfc