Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release
Official Site: godzillagames.jp
Special Thanks to Sarah Allen
TOHO Games, the game label of Toho Co., Ltd. (Japan), today announced the upcoming release of mobile game “Godzilla Destruction” on Tuesday, April 27, revealing key art and a promo video as part of the announcement.
Continued…
Author: Keith Aiken
Source: Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more*
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Following our guides for GODZILLA (2014) and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019), SciFi Japan is pleased to present a guide to officially licensed merchandise for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG, featuring products from the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Continued…
Source: Sentai press release
Sentai announced today that it acquired distribution rights to EARL & FAIRY (伯爵と妖精, Hakushaku to Yōsei, 2008), based upon the light novel series of the same name by Mizue Tani, for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Nordic, Scandinavia.
Continued…
Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian
Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 11, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services.
Continued…
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release
Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Candice McDonough
On the heels of its massive opening numbers, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG continues to overtake the global box office, surpassing $350 million in just over two weeks, with numerous markets around the world still to open in the midst of the pandemic. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.
Continued…
Source: Diamond Select Toys
Special Thanks to Zach Oat
Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a set of Godzilla Vinimates. This set includes 2 articulated 4″ vinyl figures designed by Barry Bradfield, each packaged in a full-color window box…
● Godzilla 1962 from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (キングコング対ゴジラ, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira, 1962)
● Godzilla 1995 (Burning Godzilla) from GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (ゴジラVSデストロイア, Gojira tai Desutoroia, 1995)
Continued…
Source: Toho Co., Ltd.
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan)
Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press materials for the Japanese release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ worldwide box office smash GODZILLA VS. KONG (ゴジラvsコング, Gojira vs Kongu). While the movie has already opened in most international markets, it does not come to Japan until Friday, May 14th.
Continued…
Tokyo based BIGWEST CO.,LTD. and Los Angeles based Harmony Gold U.S.A. announced an agreement regarding the worldwide rights for the legendary Macross and Robotech franchises. This expansive agreement signed by both companies on March 1, 2021, ends two decades of disagreements and will allow Bigwest and Harmony Gold to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential of both the Macross and Robotech franchises worldwide. The landmark agreement immediately permits worldwide distribution of most of the Macross films and television sequels worldwide, and also confirms that Bigwest will not oppose the Japanese release of an anticipated upcoming live-action Robotech film. The agreement also recognizes Harmony Gold’s longstanding exclusive license with Tatsunoko for the use of the 41 Macross characters and mecha in the Robotech television series and related merchandise throughout the world excluding Japan. Moving forward, both parties will cooperate on distribution regarding future Macross and Robotech projects for the benefit of both franchises.
Continued…
Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: mv.avex.jp/gargoyle (Japan)
Sentai announced today that it acquired distribution rights to GARGOYLE OF YOSHINAGA HOUSE (吉永さん家のガーゴイル, Yoshinaga-san-ka no Gāgoiru, 2006), the zany, family friendly series based upon the light novel of the same name by Sennendou Taguchi.
Yoshinaga just won the local lottery! Instead of a fabulous getaway or a lifetime supply of her favorite food, she is awarded a stone gargoyle. But things get interesting when she discovers the ‘Gargoyle’ lives! Not only that, he can speak, fly and fire potentially lethal energy beams. Naturally, like any good gargoyle, he is bound to protect the Yoshinaga home from any and all threats. The once mundane, ordinary Yoshinaga household just became a place of magic, excitement and plenty of laughs!
Continued…
Source: SRS Cinema LLC
Special Thanks to Avery Guerra
Distributor SRS Cinema has licensed North American home media rights to THE LEGEND OF THE STARDUST BROTHERS (星くず兄弟の伝説, Hoshikuzukyodai no Densetsu) from Macoto Tezuka (son of the great manga artist Osamu Tezuka) and musician/TV personality Haruo Chicada.
In 1985, Macoto was just 22 years old, a film student with many short experimental films under his belt, but yet to make a feature debut and — of course — had the pressure of the TEZUKA name. Then he met Chicada, who had made a soundtrack to a movie which didn’t actually exist: “The Legend of the Stardust Brothers”. With Chicada as producer, Tezka then adapted this “fake sountrack” into a real musical story.
With inspiration from PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE and ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Tezuka assembled a cast of some of Japan’s most famous musicians of the time, including such greats as Kiyohiko Ozaki, ISSAY, Sunplaza Nakano and Hiroshi Takano, alongside many famous names in manga such as Monkey Punch (Lupin the 3rd), Shinji Nagashima (Hanaichi Monme), Yosuke Takahashi (Mugen Shinsi), Genki Yoshimura (Sailor Moon) and even many upcoming film directors of the time such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa (TOKYO SONATA) and Daihachi Yoshida (THE KIRISHIMA THING).
Continued…
Source: Titan Books
Special Thanks to Polly Grice
Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of the just-released Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization!
New York Times’ bestselling author Greg Keyes returns once again to the Monsterverse with Titan Books’ Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization, taking readers deeper into the worlds of Monarch, the Titans, and so much more.The next epic Monsterverse chapter sees legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash in a spectacular battle for the ages. As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans’ very origins and mankind’s survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever. The 320 page paperback retails for $8.99.
Continued…
Source: Playmates Toys
Official Site: playmatestoys.com/godzilla-vs.-kong-movie
Special Thanks to Sarah Gumina
International toy titan Playmates has provided SciFi Japan with product info and large photos of their GODZILLA VS. KONG line and upcoming Classic Godzilla figures. The company is the master toy partner for Toho and Legendary with products themed to the new, as well as additional product lines featuring Legendary’s Monsterverse and Classic Toho Monsters.
Continued…
Source: The Loot Company press release
Special Thanks to George Roush
Loot Crate is inviting you to step into the world of acclaimed horror manga artist Junji Ito with the announcement of the Junji Ito Blacklight Capsule Collection. Featuring unique interpretations of his artwork transformed from traditional black and white panels with hauntingly vivid colorization, this officially licensed Loot Crate exclusive collection of limited-edition and premium apparel comes alive with blacklight ink.
Continued…
Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian
Comscore has provided an update for the official North American ox office numbers for the three day weekend of April 2-4, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. GODZILLA VS. KONG dominated the box office with the highest opening since the pandemic began.
Continued…
Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Shannon Meehan
In celebration of the landmark series’ 50th anniversary, Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, and Toei Company, Ltd. today announced an exclusive deal to distribute the Kamen Rider series ZERO-ONE and RYUKI in North America. The multi-year alliance provides Shout! Factory and its streaming service, Shout! Factory TV, with exclusive TVOD, EST, SVOD, AVOD, and FAST rights in the U.S. and Canada to both series, and physical home entertainment rights to ZERO-ONE.
Continued…
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release
Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong
Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong
Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong
Special Thanks to Candice McDonough
Riding the wave of a massive opening in international markets, including $137.1 million in China so far, GODZILLA VS. KONG debuted this week in the U.S. in theaters and on HBO Max, taking in $48.5 million at the domestic box office over five days, pushing the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures film close to the $300 million mark at the global box office in its 12th day in release. Legendary handled all aspects of the film’s release in China. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Jeff Goldstein, and President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps.
Continued…
Source: Comscore
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian
Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 4, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore 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.
Continued…
The Collection of Digital Art from BossLogic and Collectibles from Terra Virtua, Available Starting on March 31, Mark the First NFT Drop Tied to a Major Motion Picture Release
Source: Legendary Entertainment press release
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Sarah Jarvis
In anticipation of Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures epic action-adventure motion picture GODZILLA VS. KONG, Legendary Entertainment is launching two new exclusive NFT (non-fungible token) collections specially created for fans and art lovers alike. Celebrated fan artist Boss Logic and Terra Virtua Ltd will each offer two unique lines of digital collectibles that represent the long-awaited face-off between these two mighty Titans, giving fans a chance to own a unique souvenir from the film.
Continued…
Source: Toho Co., Ltd., The Topps Company press release
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Jacara Jenkins
Topps Digital continues to introduce exciting new products on the WAX Blockchain. Building on its heritage as one of the first innovators in digital collectibles, Topps is celebrating Toho’s iconic franchise by bringing the studio’s classic monsters, including the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, to the modern platform of NFTs via the WAX blockchain on March 31 at 1pm EST / 10am PST.
Continued…
DORORO Available June 29th
Source: Section23 Films press release
Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff
Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its June slate of releases which includes Sentai Filmworks supernatural action series, DORORO, available on English dubbed Blu-ray June 29th.
Continued…
Source: Toei Animation Inc., Funimation press release
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto
t’s no secret that anime fans around the globe have fallen entranced with the world of ONE PIECE. With fans fully engrossed in the Land of Wano Arc, Toei Animation and Funimation are excited to bring viewers worldwide the “ONE PIECE Wano Watch Party.” This live stream event of epic proportion will coincide with the simulcast stream of episode 971. Special guests and ONE PIECE voice actors Mayumi Tanaka (voice of “Monkey D. Luffy”), Kazuya Nakai (voice of “Roronoa Zoro”), and Director Tatsuya Nagamine will join hosts Justin Rojas (Toei Animation) and YouTuber RogersBase for the 75-minute long simulcast celebration. As always, fans can also look forward to giveaways throughout the live stream on Toei Animation’s YouTube channel and Funimation’s YouTube channel.
“ONE PIECE Wano Watch Party” kicks-off on Saturday, April 24 at 7 pm CT / 8 pm ET in the U.S. and Canada, and internationally, including 10:00 am AEST in Sydney and 12:00 pm NZST in New Zealand.
Continued…
Source: Mondo
Special Thanks to Ryan Fons, Brad Johnson and Hector Arce
Mondo has provided images and product info for their official GODZILLA VS. KONG posters and tiki mugs. These collectibles will be available online on Tuesday, March 30th.
Continued…
Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: dororo-anime.com (Japan)
Sentai announced today that it acquired distribution rights to the critically acclaimed supernatural action series DORORO (どろろ, 2019), based on the manga of the same name by legendary mangaka Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Black Jack). Sentai’s deal includes distribution rights for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Nordic and Scandinavian countries. Sentai will release the series with an all-new English dub.
During the Warring States period, the young thief Dororo encounters the enigmatic “Hyakkimaru,” a strange, sightless boy who wields fearsome prosthetics in place of his missing limbs. Parts of Hyakkimaru’s body, skin and organs were traded to a group of 12 demons by Hyakkimaru’s father in exchange for power and prosperity, but thanks to a kindly medicine man, Hyakkimaru survived his horrifying ordeal. Now he wanders the land in search of his missing body parts, and together he and Dororo will fight to survive in a demon-plagued, dangerous and unforgiving world.
Continued…
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman
Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with a new promotional video for GODZILLA VS KONG.
Continued…
Source: Error_4444 press release
Special Thanks to Logan H
The new home video company Error_4444 presents their first Collector’s Edition Blu-ray… ANATOMIA EXTINCTION (限界人口係数, Genkai Jinkō Keisū, 1995), the first movie by splatter movie director Yoshihiro Nishimura (TOKYO GORE POLICE, VAMPIRE GIRL VS. FRANKENSTEIN GIRL). Pre-orders went live today at error4444.bigcartel.com/product/anatomia-extinction.
A man stands out from the crowd with his bleached blonde hair and disdain for the overflow of humans in Tokyo. Physically sick and tired of being surrounded, the man’s only respite is the warm embrace of a sex worker. However, when the man is targeted by a serial killer known as “the engineer,” he’s given a choice — die by his hand or join him in murdering every last one of the humans he can’t stand.
Continued…
Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: anime.cf-vanguard.com/overdress (Japan)
Sentai announced today that it acquired rights to Bushiroad’s CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD overDress (カードファイト!! ヴァンガード overDress, Kādofaito!! Vuangādo overDress, 2021), the latest entry in Bushiroad’s popular “Cardfight!! Vanguard” multimedia franchise, for audiences in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Sentai will begin streaming the series on HIDIVE on April 2, 2021 at 23:40 UTC.
The next installment in the Cardfight!! Vanguard series is here with CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD overDress, an anime series based on the latest set of collectible trading cards released in the “Cardfight!! Vanguard” multimedia project. The series chronicles 15-year-old Yu-yu as he discovers the nocturnal amusement park known as Wonder Hill, where the members of Team Blackout gather to play Vanguard each night. Soon Yu-yu finds himself drawn into epic battles and thrilling action, and as he and Team Blackout fight to maintain their territory, he’ll make new friends and compete for Vanguard supremacy.
Continued…
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release
Official Site: godzilla.com
Special Thanks to Sarah Allen
TOHO Games, the game division of Toho Co., Ltd. today announces the 2021 worldwide release of three free-to-play Godzilla mobile games: “Run Godzilla”, “Godzilla Destruction”, and “Godzilla Battle Line”. “Run Godzilla” will be released worldwide (excluding Japan) on March 25, 2021. The pre-registration campaigns for “Godzilla Destruction” and “Godzilla Battle Line” will begin on the same day. In anticipation of these three exciting new games, key visuals and a promo video has been unveiled.
Continued…
Source: Mondo
Special Thanks to Hector Arce, Ryan Fons and Brad Johnson
Mondo has provided SciFi Japan with a preview of their new GODZILLA ’89 Statue, with high-res photos and a look at the statue’s production written by Hector Arce, the company’s Creative Director of Toys and Collectibles.
Continued…
Source: Legendary Comics
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Tracy Brown and Sarah Jarvis
Legendary Comics has released a motion trailer for the GODZILLA VS KONG publishing program and provided a first look at the artwork for the prequel graphic novels and the children’s book Kong & Me.
Continued…
Source: Aniplex of America press release
Official Site: sao-alicization.net (Japan), sao-alicization.com (US)
Special Thanks to Aiko Makino
Aniplex of America is delighted to announce the next home video release of the SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION series, with the SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION WAR OF UNDERWORLD Complete Blu-ray Set coming June 22, 2021! The complete Blu-ray set comes with six Blu-ray discs and includes all 23 episodes plus 2 recap episodes in both English and Japanese audio, housed in a stunning box featuring art by abec (Original Illustrator/ Character Design Concept). The set also includes bonus content such as trailers, commercials, textless openings and endings, as well as audio commentary by Japanese cast and staff members, along with a special booklet and an original soundtrack CD by the acclaimed composer, Yuki Kajiura. SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION WAR OF UNDERWORLD Complete Blu-ray Set is now available for pre-order at RightStuf Anime.
SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION WAR OF UNDERWORLD (ソードアート・オンライン アリシゼーション War of Underworld, Sōdo Ato Onrain Arishizēshon War of Underworld, 2019) is the final chapter of the thrilling ALICIZATION arc, the longest and most glorious battle of the SWORD ART ONLINE series.
Continued…
© 2006-2020 SciFi Japan
Site Development and Maintenance by Jim M. Ballard. Site Design by Humuhumu.
SciFi Japan RSS Feed.
