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    Photo courtesy of Japan Foundation Los Angeles. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Japan Foundation Los AngelesOfficial Site: https://www.jflalc.org/event-details.php/286/godzilla-in-focus-the-evolution-of-japan-s-greatest-monsterSpecial Thanks to Steve Ryfle GODZILLA IN FOCUS: THE EVOLUTION OF JAPAN'S GREATEST MONSTER Venue: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7PM-8:30PM (PDT) Admission Is Free, Registration Is Required.Click HERE to Register. Cover art. Photo courtesy of Abrams. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Why did Godzilla emerge to attack Japan in 1954? How and why did the monster later become a savior that defends its homeland from other monsters–and then, even later, resume its reign of destruction? Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski, authors of GODZILLA: THE FIRST 70 YEARS – THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE PRODUCTIONS (Abrams Books, 2025), will share their take on the decision-making behind the scenes at Toho

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Bandai Burning Godzilla and Destoroyah from GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (ゴジラVSデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia) are now available in the 6" Godzilla Action Figure series. They can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores in both the United States and Japan.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys &Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 6" Godzilla Action Figure Series: Burning Godzilla (ゴジラアクションフィギュア バーニングゴジラ) The Godzilla Action Figure series Burning Godzilla has features 17 points of articulation, allowing you to recreate poses from scenes in the film with ease. In addition, smoke effect parts are also included and can be attached to several areas of the figure.

    Lauren Moore (panel host), Mikey McNamara (interpreter), Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma). Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

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    Lauren Moore (panel host), Mikey McNamara (interpreter), Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma). Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp LiSA performs the theme song. Photo credit: Matthew Coleto for Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Last Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll hosted a Hall H Panel for DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Gekijō-ban `Kimetsu no Yaiba' Mugen-jō Hen). In attendance were Haruo Sotozaki (Director, ufotable), Yuichi Terao (Director of Photography, ufotable), Natsuki Hanae (Japanese voice of Tanjiro Kamado), Aleks Le (English voice of Zenitsu Agatsuma) and LiSA (Music

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    Photo by Gary Teetzel. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author/Photographer: Gary Teetzel  Special Thanks to Jonah Keel Bandai's new Movie Graphic Plus figure line. Photo courtesy of Bandai. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla fans attending San Diego Comic-Con converged upon Room 6DE Friday afternoon for the panel "Godzilla at 70: Seven Decades of the King of the Monsters", which highlighted new products being showcased at the convention and offered a glimpse of projects launching soon.   The panel was divided into three parts, the first being devoted to collectibles and consumer products.  Jeff Gordon, Director of Franchise and Retail Brand Development for Bandai, spoke of their new "Movie Graphic Plus" line, which packages a monster figure with a small reproduction of the movie poster art; Godzilla figures from GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE and SHIN GODZILLA are currently up for preorder, with more promised

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    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: CrunchyrollSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp New Versus visual. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Revealed today at the Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll has debuted the new exclusive visual for DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Gekijō-ban `Kimetsu no Yaiba' Mugen-jō Hen). Also announced from the stage that tickets for North America will go on sale on Friday, August 15. The first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy, will come to IMAX and premium large format theatres in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.  View the English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFeBxt7VXI  View the English dubbed trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mufPWqFMpmU    Film Synopsis

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Crunchyroll One Night. One Anime Event. Every Third Monday.Source: Crunchyroll Anime fans love gathering together to watch anime on the big screen. And every month, they now have a new destination – theaters across the U.S. Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Crunchyroll announced Crunchyroll Anime Nights, a new monthly theatrical program designed to honor the past, elevate the present, and celebrate the future of anime, all unleashed with an optimal viewing experience on the big screen every third Monday of the month.  Crunchyroll plans to create an unforgettable theatrical experience to honor the deep connection between anime, its creators, and fans. Once a month, select theaters will spotlight everything anime has to offer – featuring fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversaries, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's vast anime libraries. The program

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    Source: Sparke Films, Fathom Events Official Site: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/primitive-war/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. PRIMITIVE WAR comes to theatres across the USA and Australia August 21 2025, proudly presented by Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Distribution, followed by release worldwide. From director Luke Sparke comes PRIMITIVE WAR based on the popular novel 'The Primitive War' by Ethan Pettus. Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, and Jeremy Piven. Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Sparke Films in association with Let it be Entertainment and producers Carly Sparke, Carmel Imrie, Luke Sparke, Geoff Imrie and Alex Becconsall presents PRIMITIVE WAR. An action-packed war film that pits battle hardened soldiers against the greatest predators that ever

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    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Next month, Bandai Namco America will release two new figures in their 5" Godzilla Soft Vinyl Figure Series. The figures can now be preordered from Amazon, and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty stores.   Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 5" Godzilla Soft Vinyl Figure Series: Burning Godzilla  The soft vinyl Burning Godzilla figure stands at approximately 5 inches tall and comes in an L-box package. Godzilla soft vinyl monsters are articulated and durable, allowing for all types of play and display.   For Ages 4 & Up

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Ashley Anderson and Brian Flynn  The Super7 exclusives sold at the "Godzilla Station" Pop-Up Store during San Diego Comic-Con are now also avilable online. Shop the full collection of limited releases now, from the comfort of your own home!    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Toho ReAction Figures: Godzilla '84 (70th Stern Pinball)     Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Order Link: https://super7.com/products/toho-reaction-figures-godzilla-84-70th-stern-pinball Price: $20.00   Chaos and destruction ensue on the playfield as Godzilla and Mechagodzilla battle it out for the title of King of the

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    ©2025, Collision Awards. All Rights Reserved. Source: Crunchyroll press release Winners of the second annual Collision Awards were announced and a multitude of Crunchyroll-available films and series won Gold, Silver, and Audience Choice across more than 10 categories collectively!Honoring excellence in animation and motion design across all its forms, this year’s Collision Award-winners include: ATTACK ON TITAN: THE LAST ATTACK – Gold Winner and Audience Choice Winner in Film, Best in Style - Anime BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- – Gold Winner in Film, Sports Dr. STONE NEW WORLD – Silver Winner in Television, Mature Audiences HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE – Gold Winner in both Film, Sports and in Film, Anime KAIJU NO. 8 Season 1 – Silver Winner in Television, Action & Adventure SPY x FAMILY CODE: WHITE – Gold Winner in Film, Action & Adventure SOLO

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    Super7 has opened a Godzilla Pop-Up Store during this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Photo courtesy by Gary Teetzel. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Author/Photographer: Gary Teetzel  Special Thanks to Jonah Keel Toy and Collectibles manufacturer Super7 is always a popular presence at San Diego Comic-Con, with their booth consistently attracting long lines of fans eager to pick up their latest action figures, toys and apparel.  This year, Super7 has decided to open a special pop-up store in San Diego's Gaslamp district themed entirely around the King of the Monsters.  Located several blocks from the San Diego Convention Center at 701 8th Avenue, the store, dubbed "Godzilla Station", has a variety of items to tempt kaiju collectors, from entries in Super7's ReAction line (including several glow-in-the-dark variants), a Godzilla '89 "super cycle", jigsaw puzzles, blind box figures and a variety of t-shirts, some branded around the "Godzilla Station" theme. 

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Acclaimed Director Hideaki Anno and Co-Director Shinji Higuchi’s Entry in the Godzilla Universe Returns to North American Cinemas August 14 in 4K with Select Screenings in 4DX and D-BOX   Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/shin-godzilla/Special Thanks to Niko Kouvaris and Jonah Keel   Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer was released ahead of Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS’ rerelease of SHIN GODZILLA (シン・ゴジラ, Shin Gojira). The film comes to theaters nationwide, as well as select 4DX and D-BOX screens August 14 in its original Japanese language with subtitles, including restored text cards and a 4K remaster that has never before been released in North America. The 2016 feature is directed by Hideaki Anno (NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Franchise, LOVE & POP) and Shinji Higuchi (BULLET TRAIN EXPLOSION, SHIN ULTRAMAN) with screenplay by Anno and visual effects

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    Source: Crunchyroll press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lizzie Osterkamp Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable The Los Angeles Dodgers will create a stadium-wide giveaway of co-branded hats celebrating the highly popular Japanese anime film DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Gekijō-ban `Kimetsu no Yaiba' Mugen-jō Hen), for the Friday, August 15 game at 7:10 p.m. between the Dodgers and San Diego Padres.  The event will be supported by pregame and in-game promotion, an activation in the Centerfield Plaza and a ceremonial first pitch. Festivities for the night will be followed by a themed DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE drone show.  “As one of the most popular titles in its genre of all time, DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA enjoys a following with the same kind of passion that Dodger fans bring to the ballpark,” said Lon Rosen, Executive

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    Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in North America on September 12, 2025Source: Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures PublicitySpecial Thanks to Niko Kouvaris IMAX poster. Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable In celebration of the film’s opening this past weekend in Japan, Crunchyroll has debuted the new exclusive IMAX poster for DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Gekijō-ban `Kimetsu no Yaiba' Mugen-jō Hen). The first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy, will come to IMAX and premium large format theatres in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.  View the English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFeBxt7VXI  View the English dubbed trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mufPWqFMpmU    Film Synopsis Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called

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    Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://petals-of-reincarnation-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Mikihisa Konishi/MAG Garden Corporation・Petals of Reincarnation Production Committee AMC Networks’ HIDIVE today revealed PETALS OF REINCARNATION (リィンカーネーションの花弁, Rīnkānēshon no Kaben) as the newest co-production from the fast-growing anime streaming service. This highly anticipated anime adaptation is based on Mikihisa Konishi’s popular and ongoing supernatural action manga title that began serialization in May 2014. The anime series is currently in production for future release. “We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated anime adaptation of PETALS OF REINCARNATION as HIDIVE’s newest co-production,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “PETALS OF REINCARNATION has been beloved by readers for more than a decade and HIDIVE, together with the entire Production Committee, looks forward to bringing the manga series to life as a supernatural action anime!” Written and illustrated by Mikihisa Konishi, Petals of Reincarnation

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    Photo courtesy of Sparke Films. Source: Fathom Events press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/primitive-war/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced today the company will distribute to theatres nationwide director Luke Sparke’s latest film, PRIMITIVE WAR Receiving one million trailer views within the first 24 hours of its debut, the highly anticipated dinosaur Vietnam War film will be at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. Featuring Ryan Kwanten (TRUE BLOOD), Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, LUCIFER), Nick Wechsler (THE BOYS) and Jeremy Piven (ENTOURAGE, OLD SCHOOL), the film will come to theatres nationwide beginning August 21. The film also includes a slew of ensemble talent including Anthony Ingruber (AGE OF ADALINE, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY), Aaron Glenane (INTERCEPTOR, DANGER CLOSE), Carlos Sanson Jr (BUMP, LEGACIES), Ana Thu Nguyen (MORTAL KOMBAT

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    Photo courtesy of Super7. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Super7 Special Thanks to Brian Flynn and Ashley Anderson The King of the Monsters and its most fearsome foe have never been this cute—or this collectible! Inspired by their legendary battles in the Toho films GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH (1995) and GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (2001), Super7 is thrilled to introduce the latest additions to the FUN! FUN! lineup: Burning Godzilla, Destoroyah, and GMK Godzilla! Each 5 inch tall, 2-part soft vinyl figure captures the essence of these iconic kaiju in a design that’s as fearsome as it is fun.  Packed in delightfully-colorful, collector-friendly window box packaging, these FUN! FUN! figures are a must-have for any kaiju collector. Collect them all today! Approximately 5 inches tall Articulated at the neck Made of premium soft vinyl

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release    English dubs for some of the hottest anime this summer season have begun premiering on Crunchyroll, and with more on the way this weekend, including the big action thriller KAIJU NO. 8 Season 2 (day and date with subtitle premiere tomorrow!), the hilariously romantic MY DRESS-UP DARLING Season 2, the fluffiest pandemic of NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT, and the cozy vibes of WITH YOU AND THE RAIN! More English dubs will also start in the coming weeks. Follow Crunchyroll on social media and Crunchyroll News for more updates as they are made available. See the English dub calendar below. CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER ENGLISH DUB SCHEDULE   WEDNESDAY, JULY 2   CLEVATESS Same day dub release – New English dub episodes premiere weekly at 5:30 AM PT Series premiered with subtitles on Wednesday, July

    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's second diorama of 2025 depicts a major battle from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO.

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    The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's second diorama of 2025 depicts a major battle from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, Faces Off With His Former Allies!? Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release Official Site: https://gracery.com/shinjuku/ Special Thanks to Honda-san (Shinjuku Washington Hotel) The Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, a landmark of Tokyo, popular with domestic fans as well as foreign visitors to Japan for its Godzilla-themed rooms and the almost life-size Godzilla head (approx. 12m) on its 8th floor terrace, has updated the special Godzilla diorama installed on the building's 8th floor lobby. Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko, Inc. TM & © TOHO CO. The diorama debuted in early 2023 with a Godzilla design based on the Heisei "VS" Series of the 1990s. Later that year, it was replaced with a GODZILLA VS MEGAGUIRUS  (ゴジラ×メガギラス G消滅作戦

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    Photo courtesy of U-TREASURE. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: U-TREASURE   U-TREASURE Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki) is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition "Gigan (1972) Mini Figure Gold Model" in collaboration with Toho Co., Ltd. Reservations will run, while supplies last, through August 18, 2025 at the U-TREASURE Concept Store Ikebukuro and U-TREASURE Online Shop.  From the 1972 film GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan) comes this expertly crafted mini-sized gold (18K yellow gold) figure! King Ghidorah is a particularly popular rival monster to Godzilla. The use of real gold further accentuates the golden scales that cover its entire body. Experienced jewelry craftsmen have repeatedly fine-tuned every detail to create a three-dimensional figure that is approximately 1 cm in size, with the goggle-like eye, large horns and sickle hands, and the rotating saw on his abdomen. The production

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