Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with two recent TV spots for GODZILLA VS KONG. About GODZILLA VS KONG On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla†owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate
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Source: Netflix Japan Official Site: godzilla-sp.jp (Japan), Godzilla Singular Point | Netflix (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP (Japan) Special Thanks to Shigeko Watanabe A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Netflix Japan has provided SciFi Japan with US and Japanese teaser trailers for the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラãƒã‚¤ãƒ³ãƒˆï¼ž, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series will premiere in Japan on Netflix Thursday, March 25 and on Tokyo MX, KBS, BS11 and SUN on Thursday April 1. Note: Article updated to correct release date information. About Netflix Netflix is the world`s leading streaming entertainment service with 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG (Title: 哥斯拉vs金剛, GÄ“sÄ«lÄ vs JÄ«ngÄng) will open in Taiwan on March 24, 2021. Warner Bros. Pictures has released 4 new TV spots for the film. About GODZILLA VS KONG Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans --
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG will open in Taiwan on March 24, 2021, ahead of the film`s release in the United States or Japan. The movie`s title for that country, 哥斯拉vs金剛 (GÄ“sÄ«lÄ vs JÄ«ngÄng) translates as GODZILLA VS KING KONG. About GODZILLA VS KONG Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong A new trailer has been released for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG. The movie will open in American theaters and on HBO Max on March 31, and in Japanese cinemas on May 14, 2021. About Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues to be a leading creative force in the industry. Warner Bros. Pictures produces and distributes a wide-ranging slate of some 18-22 films each year, employing a business paradigm that mitigates risk while maximizing productivity and capital. Warner Bros. Pictures either fully finances or co-finances the films it produces and maintains worldwide distribution rights. It further monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Toho has released the first Japanese trailer for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG (ゴジラvsコング). The movie will be released in American theaters and on HBO Max on March 26, and in Japanese cinemas on May 14, 2021. About Toho Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful content for motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, it remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan. To learn more, visit toho.co.jp/en. About Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception
Source: Netflix Official Site: netflix.com/pacificrim Official Twitter: @PacificRim Official Instagram: @PacificRimMovie Official Facebook: @PacificRimMovie Special Thanks to Shigeko Watanabe Netflix has provided SciFi Japan with English and Japanese promotional artwork for the new Netflix Original Anime Series PACIFIC RIM: THE BLACK. Based on the 2013 live-action film PACIFIC RIM, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, and its 2018 sequel PACIFIC RIM UPRISING, the series is produced by Legendary Television with animation by Polygon Pictures, the Japanese studio behind the 2017-18 Anime Godzilla Trilogy. Netflix will release the seven episode first season worldwide on March 4. In Japan, the show will have the title PACIFIC RIM: THE DARK CONTINENT (パシフィック・リム: æš—é»’ã®å¤§é™¸, Pashifikku Rimu: Ankoku no Airstrike). STORY There was a time when Kaiju rose from the Pacific Rim only to encounter gigantic robots, Jaegers, built to fight them back. That time has
Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: shin-ultraman.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has released the first trailer for their upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). SHIN ULTRAMAN is an adaption of the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン　空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman KūsŠTokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series. Heading the creative team are writer/producer Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION) and director Shinji Higuchi (Gamera Trilogy, ATTACK ON TITAN), the co-directors of the award-winning box office smash SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira, 2016). About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects work on the Godzilla series. With more than fifty years` experience, it is one of Japan`s oldest and most respected independent film and television production houses. Its popular Ultraman TV and
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman, Chrtis Mowry, Sarah Jarvis and Melanie Klein With Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG now set for a March 26, 2021 release in theaters and on HBO Max, the long-awaited theatrical trailer has finally been unveiled. Recent days have also seen a new press release, TV spots and poster artwork, all of which can be seen here. Press Release From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, directed by Adam Wingard. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (BIG LITTLE LIES, THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL), Millie Bobby Brown (STRANGER THINGS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), Rebecca Hall (CHRISTINE, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN), Brian Tyree Henry (JOKER, SPIDER-MAN:
© 2020 Modus Studios Brazil. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM
Source: Ultraman Galaxy, The Licensing Group Ltd Official Site: modusgames.com/override-2-super-mech-league Special Thanks to Carey Simon The competitive arena brawler OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE from Modus Games, a division of Maximum Games, features an official crossover with Anime ULTRAMAN. Fans looking to get their hands on this iconic character can preorder the OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION or grab it on launch day, December 22nd on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 USD. Developed by Modus’ in-house developer, Modus Studios Brazil, OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE is the follow-up to 2018’s hit competitive arena brawler featuring an array of super-powered mechs ready to battle it out until the end. The game supports local and online multiplayer for 2-4 players and is equally accessible for both casual and competitive
The Burning Godzilla Humidifier is scheduled for release in late November. Photo courtesy of Shine Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. ℗ & © TOHO MUSIC CORPORATION
Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Shine Co., Ltd. Official Site: shine-jp.com/burning-godzilla-humidifier This month, Shine Co., Ltd., makers of the popular Godzilla Coin Bank, will release a new humidifier based on Godzilla`s appearance from the 1995 Toho movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (ゴジラvsデストãƒã‚¤ã‚¢, Gojira vs Desutoroia). Known as "Burning Godzilla"m this design featured Godzilla`s body glowing red with runaway nuclear energy. The "Humidifier King Burning Godzilla" (åŠ æ¹¿çŽ‹ãƒãƒ¼ãƒ‹ãƒ³ã‚°ã‚´ã‚¸ãƒ©, Kashitsu-Å BÄningu Gojira) replicates that look with orange LEDs that light up Godzilla`s eyes and body, as well as the heat ray/mist the monster exhales. Burning Godzilla will release 150% more mist than Shine`s earlier "Humidifier King Godzilla," with a 70ml water tank that allows for approximately 3 hours of continuous mist or up to 8 hours of intermittent. The humidifier also includes audio of Godzilla`s roars plus several musical pieces from composer Akira Ifukube`s GODZILLA
The “Internal Invasion Course†zipline ride at the “Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji - National Awaji-Island Institute of Godzilla Disaster†theme park attraction. Photo courtesy of Pasona Group Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.
Author: Keith AikenSource: Toho Co., Ltd., Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd., Pasona Group Co., Ltd.Official Site: shop.nijigennomori.com Preorders have begun for merchandise from “Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji - National Awaji-Island Institute of Godzilla Disaster†(ゴジラ迎撃作戦 ～国立ゴジラ淡路島研究センター～, Gojira Geigeki Sakusen ~ Kokuritsu Gojira Awajishima Kenkyū Sentā ~), the new entertainment attraction at the Nijigen no Mori Anime Park on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. Godzilla is the latest addition to the theme park, which has featured popular attractions based on anime characters such as Crayon Shin-chan and Naruto. Developed by Pasona Group Co., Ltd. and operated by Nijigen no Mori Co., Ltd., the Godzilla-themed attraction includes a museum with movie props and models, a shooting game, theater, dining, a gift shop, and more... along with the centerpiece "Internal Invasion Course" ride where visitors can zipline into the open mouth of a 120 meter statue of Shin Godzilla.
Toho has unveiled monster-sized announcements to celebrate Godzilla Day. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.
New Kaiju-Themed Licensing Collaborations with Mediatonic, Shag and Mondo All Set to Stomp Ahead Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Jennifer Cruz Leading up to the iconic kaiju’s 66th birthday on November 3, Toho International, Inc. reveals a slew of Godzilla brand and licensing announcements to help fans celebrate Godzilla Day in ways like never before. The company announces a batch of all-new episodes to drop weekly for its popular GODZILLA TALES series, which has garnered more than 325K views to-date. Toho also unveils new Godzilla-themed licensing collaborations in gaming, apparel, collectibles and more categories. “Fans of Godzilla roar louder than any community I know, and we still want to make sure they are able to commemorate their favorite character in exciting new ways,†said Lora Cohn, Managing Director, Toho International, Inc. “With more people online than ever, now is the
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: godzilla-sp.jp (Japan), Godzilla Singular Point | Netflix (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP (Japan) Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Toho Animation has released the first preview video for their upcoming Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラãƒã‚¤ãƒ³ãƒˆï¼ž, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). Release Date: April 2021 Outlets: Japanese TV broadcasts on TOKYO MX and other stations/ Worldwide distribution on Netflix Staff Director: Atsushi Takahashi Series Composition & Writer: Toh Enjoe Character Designs: Kazue Kato, Satoshi Ishino Monster Designs: Eiji Yamamori Music: Kan Sawada Animation production: bones x Orange © 2020 TOHO CO., LTD About Netflix Netflix is the world`s leading streaming entertainment service with 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want,
Japanese promotional art. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
New ULTRAMAN YouTube Exclusive Series To Be Released Globally in Japanese, English and Chinese Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/galaxy-fight/tac Official Twitter: twitter.com/tsuburayaprod Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with large photos plus English and Japanese press information regarding the new characters and voice actors, publicity art, trailer and a tie-in promotional series for ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大ã„ãªã‚‹é™°è¬€, Urutora GyarakushÄ« Faito ÅŒinaru InbÅ), their new online series commemorating the ULTRAMAN Official YouTube Channel reaching one million subscribers. In the series, familiar Ultra Heroes from multiple generations throughout the universe must join in battle, one after another, in an ensemble piece that features everything fans could have dreamed of. That dream is now a reality, with a three-arc story spinning a tale across the ages, even linking up with ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)ã€, which is currently airing
The Netflix anime Ultraman joins the OVERRIDE videogame series with OVERRIDE 2: ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION. Image courtesy of Ultraman Galaxy. © 2020 Modus Studios Brazil. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM
Source: Ultraman Galaxy, The Licensing Group Ltd Official Site: modusgames.com/override-2-super-mech-league Special Thanks to Carey Simon OVERRIDE: MECH CITY BRAWL was a big hit when it dropped on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in 2018. Featuring sixteen technological titans tearing up the landscape as they battled vicious monsters, as well as each other, the game was made for classic tokusatsu and monster movie fans who always dreamed of stepping into those giant shoes. In August, Modus Games Brazil released their trailer for the game’s successor, the aptly-named OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE. Boasting new additions to the roster, as well as returning combatants from the first game, Modus also teased a special crossover in the trailer. Two weeks ago, the secret was revealed: Ultraman, from Netflix’s hit anime of the same name, is joining the Super Mech League, along with a friend and
The international Ultramen Great, Ribut and Powered are among the co-stars in ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
New ULTRAMAN YouTube Exclusive Series To Be Released Globally in Japanese, English and Chinese Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/galaxy-fight/tac Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with large photos plus English and Japanese press information for ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: THE ABSOLUTE CONSPIRACY (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大いなる陰謀, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Ōinaru Inbō), their new online series which will premiere worldwide on the ULTRAMAN Official YouTube Channel in winter 2020. The ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT YouTube line is the first all-new series designed to be released online and distributed simultaneously worldwide in the 50+ year history of the Ultraman series. The first show in the series, ULTRA GALAXY FIGHT: NEW GENERATION HEROES (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト ニュージェネレーションヒーローズ, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Nyū Jenerēshon Hīrōzu), started on YouTube on September 29, 2019. In the 10 months since its premiere, the series has gained more than 40 million views plus an
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Source: Well Go USA, MPRM Communications press release Official Site: traintobusanpeninsula.com Special Thanks to Karen Tran Wood and Katie Jo Ash Facebook: @peninsulamovie Instagram: @peninsula.movie Twitter: @peninsulamovie #peninsulamovie The Korean zombie film TRAIN TO BUSAN PRESENTS: PENINSULA (반도, Bando, 2020) will open in US theaters August 21st from distributor Well Go USA. Four years after South Korea’s total decimation in TRAIN TO BUSAN (부산행, Busanhaeng, 2016), the zombie thriller that captivated audiences worldwide, acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho brings us PENINSULA, the next nail-biting chapter in his post-apocalyptic world. Jung-seok, a soldier who previously escaped the diseased wasteland, relives the horror when assigned to a covert operation with two simple objectives: retrieve and survive. When his team unexpectedly stumbles upon survivors, their lives will depend on whether the best—or worst—of human nature prevails in the direst of circumstances. Distributor:
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Source: Bandai America Incorporated Bandai America has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their new Mechagodzilla (1975) Space Beam Version figure. Part of X-PLus’ 30cm Series, the figure is based on the Mechagodzilla 2 design from the 1975 film TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (メカゴジラの逆襲, Mekagojira no Gyakushū). A special feature of the figure is Mechagodzilla’s eyes, which light up 7 colors to recreate the cyborg monster’s Space Beam attack from the movie. The light up gimmick requires four AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is available for preorder now through 10:00am (EDT) September 8 on the Premium Bandai USA website. Mechagodzilla (1975) Toho 30cm Series Space Beam Version/東宝30㎝シリーズ メカゴジラ(1975) スペースビームVer. Manufacturer: X-Plus Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm (11.8 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS Preorder Window: August 5-September 8, 2020 Release Date: January 2021 Price: $250.00 ■ Set Contents Mechagodzilla Figure
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Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Funko press release Official Site: godzilla.com Special Thanks to Sarah Allen Funko Games has partnered with Toho International for the Godzilla: Tokyo Clash Strategy Game. The game is on sale now at Target, and will be available from other retailers in August 2020. In Godzilla: Tokyo Clash Strategy Game, you are Earth’s most fearsome Kaiju — Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Megalon — battling for dominance as the most terrifying monster in Japan! Stomp across the vintage Tokyo cityscape, unleash devastating attacks, and throw trains, tanks, and battleships at your enemies. Master each Kaiju’s unique battle style to gain dominance before the humans drive the monsters from the city! The game features an impressive 3-D table-presence with large-scale figures, buildings, and a modular gameboard so every game is unique! ■ Interesting Gameplay Features •