Soar with Hayao Miyazaki’s Gorgeous Coming-of-Age Story
Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events, Scoop Marketing press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1989
Eiko Kadono – Nibariki – GN

Throughout 2019, GKIDS and Fathom Events’ STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019 presents a series of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. Up next for the lauded series is KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE: 30th Anniversary (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyūbin, 1989)

This July, anime fans nationwide can celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved coming‑of‑age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of the Academy Award-winning SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001), and Academy Award‑winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self‑doubt.

Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.
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Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © 2019 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their upcoming Gigantic Series figure of the Godzilla design from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Over 3 feet long from nose to tail, the figure depicts Godzilla in an attack pose and features accurate sculpting of the monster’s body and skin texture.
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Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Toho Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Chris Mowry

In celebration of Godzilla’s 65th anniversary, Toho Co., Ltd. has launched new official Twitter and Instagram pages for the King of the Monsters…

Official Twitter: @toho_godzilla
Official Instagram: godzilla_toho

Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Moguera TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Tao and Bemstar © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 70 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in August 2019.
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The Shinyokohama Ramen Museum in Yokohama offers a dining experience set in a 1950s small town. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka.

Author: Daisuke Ishizuka

Ramen is a popular food for Japanese. It originally came from China but has been developing in Japan, and now it has become one of the best Japanese dishes.
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Photo courtesy of NECA. © 2019 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary.

Source: NECA
Special Thanks to Summer Mullins

NECA has announced that their Rodan (2019) 13” Wing-to-Wing Action Figure is rolling out from their warehouse this week and will soon be available from retailers.
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TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian

Comscore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of June 30, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore (formerly Rentrak) provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products.
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Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian

Comscore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of June 23, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore (formerly Rentrak) provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products.
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Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian

Comscore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of June 16, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore (formerly Rentrak) provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products.
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Photos courtesy of Impact Merchandising. TM ＆ © TOHO CO., LTD.

Source: Impact Merchandising
Special Thanks to Andrea Howard and Rui Machida

Impact Merchandising is offering a line of classic Godzilla tees. The shirts can be purchased from their website.
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Source: Anime Expo press release

Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd.
© Nintendo ・ Creatures ・ GAME FREAK ・ TV Tokyo ・
ShoPro ・ JR Kikaku © Pokémon © 2019 PIKACHU PROJECT

Anime Expo is excited to announce an exclusive screening of the 22nd film in the Pokémon franchise, POKÉMON: MEWTWO STRIKES BACK—EVOLUTION (ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION, Myuutsū no Gyakushū EVOLUTION), to be held at Anime Expo 2019!

Joining the event for their first overseas convention appearances are directors Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonori Sakakibara. Additionally, voice actress/singer Rica Matsumoto (Ash) will participate in the event! They will also participate in autograph sessions (schedule TBA).
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Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Barugon ©KADOKAWA 1966. Nezubirton ©P-Production. Mechagodzilla and Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.
Kamen Rider Zi-O © Ishimori Pro・Toei. Gomora © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. IT © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. FRIDAY THE 13TH © & TM New Line Productions, Inc.

Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus!
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd.
Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their monster figures scheduled for release in July 2019.
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GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS topped the worldwide box office in its opening weekend. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian

Comscore today announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of June 9, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore (formerly Rentrak) provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products.
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Heartwarming Coming‑Of‑Age Classic From the Legendary Studio Ghibli and Director Yoshifumi Kondo Comes to Select Theaters Nationwide
Source: GKIDS Inc., Fathom Events, Scoop Marketing press release
Official Site: ghiblifest.com
Special Thanks to Jessica Nelson, Katherine Schwappach, Erik Stein and Lucy Rubin

Image courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events. © 1995
Aoi Hiiragi / Shueisha – Studio Ghibli – NH

Throughout 2019, GKIDS and Fathom Events’ STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019 presents a series of Studio Ghibli’s celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises. Following April’s showings of HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (ハウルの動く城, Hauru no Ugoku Shiro, 2004) and May’s NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (風の谷のナウシカ, Kaze no Tani no Naushika, 1984), coming in July is WHISPER OF THE HEART (耳をすませば, Mimi o Sumaseba, 1995).

This July, discover the brilliance of this heartwarming coming‑of‑age classic from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro, 1988) and the Academy Award‑winning SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, 2001). Before the film, audiences can look forward to a special intro to the film from “Steven Universe” creator, and long-time fan of WHISPER OF THE HEART — Rebecca Sugar.

A chance encounter with a mysterious cat sends Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life‑changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination. This beautiful tale based on a screenplay from Hayao Miyazaki will delight and amaze audiences of all ages!
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GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS topped the worldwide box office in its opening weekend. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian

Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of June 02, 2019, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore (formerly Rentrak) provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products.
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Photos courtesy of Funimation. SHIN GODZILLA © 2016 TOHO CO., LTD. DRAGON BALL Z: BATTLE OF GODS © Bird Studio/ Shueisha. © “2013 Dragon Ball Z”
Production Committee. DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION ‘F’ © Bird Studio/ Shueisha © 2015 DRAGON BALL Z THE MOVIE Production Committee.
YOUR NAME. © 2016 “your name.” Film Partners. All Rights Reserved

Kaiju, Saiyans and Time Travel — Oh My
Source: Funimation Films press release
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Summer is starting early on FunimationNow. Starting June 10, 2019, paid subscribers can now enjoy SHIN GODZILLA, DRAGON BALL Z: BATTLE OF GODS, DRAGON BALL Z: RESURRECTION ‘F’ and YOUR NAME. on FunimationNow for the first-time-ever. All four of these blockbuster films are exclusive to Funimation’s streaming service in the U.S./Canada and will be available for streaming for a limited time only — for the next 60 days ending on August 9, 2019.
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SciFi Japan presents a photo and video gallery of the festivities surrounding the world premiere of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS in Hollywood.
Photo by Bob Johnson. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Authors: Keith Aiken and Bob Johnson
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Melanie Klein and Marlena Green

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is now playing worldwide, dividing critics and (mostly) pleasing moviegoers. Two weeks ago, SciFi Japan was among the media outlets invited to attend the film’s World Premiere at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, CA. We are pleaed to share this photo and video gallery from that event.
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Win Godzilla: King of the Monsters – The Official Movie Novelization and The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters from Titan Boooks!
Photos courtesy of Titan Books. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT.© 2019 Legendary. All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

Source: Titan Books
Official Movie Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Movie Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Polly Grice

Titan Books is offering a SciFi Japan readers a chance to win both of their tie-in books from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS!
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Photo courtesy of NECA. © 2019 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary.

Source: NECA
Special Thanks to Summer Mullins

NECA has announced that their Mothra (2019) 12” Wing-to-Wing Action Figure is rolling out from their warehouse this week and will soon be available from retailers.
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GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is the Godzilla movie for fans who find pure joy in watching monsters tear into each other.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Leave Your Plot Concerns at the Door
Author: Matt Frank
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie

If there is any universally accepted analysis for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS that cannot be argued, it is that this film is never boring.
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Source: Regal Cinemas
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Heather Peters

Get a free GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS
collectible ticket with the purchase of a
ticket to see the film at Regal IMAX
theaters. Photo courtesy of Regal. TM &
©TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT.
© LEGENDARY 2019

The Regal Cinemas theater chain is offering free GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS collectible tickets to moviegoers that purchase tickets to see the movie in IMAX. The exclusive tickets will be given out Regal IMAX locations beginning Thursday, May 30, and will be distributed while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. The tickets come in two sizes: “Standard” (measuring 4” x 7.5”) and “Godzilla-Sized” (5.125” x 9.5″).

Regal Crown Club members will also be able to get a free mini-poster of the ticket’s image. Details are provided on the back of the collectible ticket.

Visit the Regal Cinemas website for additional information.
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Dubai’s Stunning 160-Story Burj Khalifa Lights Up with Moving Images of Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan as Godzilla’s Mighty Roar Pierces the Night
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Melanie Klein

In anticipation of the Dubai opening of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, four of the most awe-inspiring monsters the world has ever known took over the world’s tallest building — the magnificent Burj Khalifa — to showcase the film’s incredible visuals and audio on a massive scale.
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A classic struggle is reimagined in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Author: Richard Pusateri
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, the third installment in the Legendary Pictures MonsterVerse series, has been able to connect fondness for the classic 1960s Godzilla movies with the form of modern blockbuster action movie extravaganzas. GKOTM remembers where it came from. This movie is not your father’s Godzilla but it remembers your grandfather’s Godzilla as it has many references, large and small, to the classic Japanese giant monster movies of the 1950s and ‘60s. GKOTM begins with an aural and visual tribute to Toho’s original 1954 monster movie and continues symbolic references to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima first seen in GODZILLA (2014).
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The X-Plus display at Super Festival. Photo by Edward L. Holland. © TOHO CO., LTD.

Author: Edward L. Holland
Official Site: sufes1
Special Thanks to X-Plus Company Ltd., Star Ace Japan Company Ltd., Jeremy Soles and Summit Kaiju International

On April 28, 2019, the 80th spring edition of Super Festival was held at the Tokyo Science Museum near the Imperial Palace area. Vendors, toy makers, shop owners, production company reps, artists, actors, personalities and the hottest lines of tokusatsu, anime and independent toys were represented in full effect during the extremely popular one-day event.
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie

Warner Bros. Pictures has provided interview videos with the cast and director of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. The movie hits theaters worldwide beginning May 31st.
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: godzillamovie.com
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Melanie Klein

Click on the above pic for a giant, high-res look at the
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS bus shelter poster.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. TM & © TOHO
CO., LTD. © 2018 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with another poster for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. This design is being displayed at bus shelters.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species — thought to be mere myths — rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie
Special Thanks to Melanie Klein

Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with a new promotional video for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS.
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Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie

Warner Bros. Pictures has provided the complete final credits for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, opening worldwide on May 31, 2019.
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King Ghidorah and Godzilla battle in Boston in GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Photo courtesy of Toho.
TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENT. © LEGENDARY 2019

Source: Toho Co., Ltd.
Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Toho Co., Ltd. has provided press materials for the Japanese release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (ゴジラ　キング・オブ・モンスターズ, Gojira Kingu Obu Monsutāzu). They will open the film in Japan on Friday, May 31; the same day as the international release from Warner Bros. Pictures, and the Chinese launch from Legendary East.
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© 2019 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary.

100+ G:KOTM Products! 250+ Photos!
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more*
Official Movie Site: Godzillamovie.com

As the May 31st release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS draws near, more and more tie-in merchandising and promotions are being announced. With the assistance of Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. and many of the licensing companies, SciFi Japan presents a guide to more than 100 different products from the next chapter in the Legendary MonsterVerse.
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