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Toho Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce the world premiere of a new theatrical production based on Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi). This production will be the first ever stage adaptation of the 2001 animated masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki which became a massive box office hit in Japan and earned worldwide acclaim including Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of 2002. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning director and Honorary Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, John Caird (Les Misérables, Nicholas Nickleby, Daddy Long Legs), who has been an admirer of the film for years will write and direct the stage adaptation
Chihiro, the heroine of the story, is a 10-year-old girl moving with her parents to their new home. They lose themselves in a mysterious world of fantastic spirits, ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba, who turns Chihiro’s parents into pigs. After a series of bizarre and dangerous challenges, including the loss of her identity, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange place and return to the human world. The story of her struggle and resilience is a timeless gift to all of us, but especially to those striving to live through these present difficult times. Continued…
Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, and Toho International, Inc., the subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment studio Toho Co., Ltd, are excited to announce that they’ve collaborated on an extensive new Crunchyroll Loves collection featuring GODZILLA. Continued…
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 ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series will premiere worldwide (excluding Japan) on Netflix Thursday, March 25 and in Japan on Tokyo MX, KBS, BS11 and SUN on Thursday April 1. Continued…
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG (Title: 哥斯拉vs金剛, Gēsīlā vs Jīngāng) will open in Taiwan on March 24, 2021. Warner Bros. Pictures has released 4 new TV spots for the film. Continued…
Fans & collectors will be able to interact with the life-sized titans from GODZILLA VS KONG in stunning 3D virtual & augmented reality.
Source: Terra Virtua Ltd press release
Special Thanks to Jen Naiff
Terra Virtua Ltd, the world’s first fully immersive collectibles platform, announced today an exciting new license agreement with Legendary Entertainment to create an epic line of digital collectibles, based on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG. Fans around the world will be able to bring these beloved titans to life in full 3D virtual reality, feeling so close to these greats that they will practically be able to experience the brute strength of Kong and the towering behemoth that is Godzilla. These Titans and other characters will begin rolling into the Terra Virtua marketplace timed to the film’s release on March 31, 2021. Continued…
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG will open in China on March 24, 2021, ahead of the film’s release in the United States or Japan. The movie’s Chinese title, 哥斯拉vs金剛 (Gēsīlā vs Jīngāng) translates as GODZILLA VS KING KONG. Continued…
The collectibles company Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and 75 large, high-res photos of the Deluxe Edition of their Ultimate Masterline Series: Burning Godzilla (2019) statue from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Continued…
Japanese Soft Vinyl Figures Go on Sale in March
Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.
Bandai has released product details and large photos of their “Movie Monster Series” soft vinyl figures based on the Godzilla Channel YouTube channe web series KAIJU PUPPET SHOW GODZIBAN (怪獣人形劇ゴジばん, Kaijū Ningyō Geki Gojiban). Continued…
In anticipation of the March release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, Legendary has worked with Merch by Amazon on tie-in products. All of these items can now be purchased from Legendary’s Amazon Store. Continued…
IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the second issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #2 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in May 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by SL Gallant. Continued…
The robust offerings include all-new prequel graphic novels, two children’s books, a behind-the-scenes art book, a novelization, and a special anthology of past stories, set to debut in March 2021
Source: Legendary Comics press release
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Sarah Jarvis and Tracy Brown
In anticipation of the March release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, Legendary Comics announced today an exciting companion publishing program that will allow fans to dive deeper into stories relating to the upcoming cinematic showdown between two of the most beloved pop culture Titans of all time — the great Godzilla and the mighty Kong! The GODZILLA VS KONG publishing program will feature: two new epic prequel graphic novels; an anthology featuring past fan-favorite comic series; two endearing titles for young readers — an original children’s picture book and a young children’s board book; an official behind-the-scenes art book; and a novelization that takes readers deeper into the worlds of Monarch, the Titans, and more. Each title will set the stage for this not-to-be-missed battle royale. Continued…
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.
The collectibles company Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 70 large, high-res photos of the second statue in their Ultimate Masterline Series; Burning Godzilla (2019) from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. The figure is part of the “Battle in Boston” series and depicts Godzilla in his most lethal state following Serizawa’s and Mothra’s self-sacrifices. Continued…
Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Godzilla Gallery: Godzilla 1995 (Burning) Gallery Diorama. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza, the figure depicts Godzilla from 1995 Toho movie GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (ゴジラvsデストロイア, Gojira vs Desutoroia), and measures approximately 10 inches tall. Originally released as a 2020 SDCC exclusive, this figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. The suggested retail price is $69.99. Continued…
Diamond Select Toys recently relaunched their web store, and can now ship their products internationally. This includes their line of licensed Godzilla collectibles. A limited number of the SDCC exclusive Godzilla figures are still available from the store.
Today, Toho International, Inc. has released an assortment of Valentine’s Day cards themed to your favorite kaiju to help make your Valentine feel special!
Download any of the cards at godzilla.com and send to your special kaiju crush, just in time for the day of love.
Bluefin, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles, has provided SciFi Japan with product specs and GIANT high-res photos of their S.H.Figuarts Ultraman figure from the upcoming movie SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman). Continued…
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.
Bluefin, a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles, has provided SciFi Japan with product specs and GIANT high-res photos of their S.H.MonsterArts figures from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie, GODZILLA VS. KONG. The figures feature an articulation system designed by Mitsuhiko Hosokawa, which allows for a wide range of motion and posability. Continued…
Toho has launched a new Godzilla channel on YouTube to celebrate the King of the Monsters and its nearly seven decades of entertainment with the world. It’s just starting out, but expect to see a number of classic and exclusive content coming soon! Be sure to subscribe!
Source: Funko
Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com
Special Thanks to Jessica Piha-Grafstein
Funko has provided product specs and pics of their new figures and keychains based on Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG. The movie will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on March 26, 2021. Continued…
Super7 is excited to collaborate with Toho International, Inc. to bring the King of the Monsters into its world of ReAction figures and more.
The debut 3.75″ articulated Godzilla ReAction figure is scheduled to arrive this summer, along with a capsule collection, offering various products, including apparel and accessories. More Godzilla product will follow later in the year, escalating in 2022 with ULTIMATES! figures.
“It is not a stretch to say that Godzilla may be the most important license to Super7’s history, and one we hold with possibly too much reverence,” said Super7 Founder & Owner, Brian Flynn. “The genesis of Super7 started with Godzilla, and we can’t wait to add that same Super7 love and affection to Godzilla’s future.” Continued…
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. Continued…
Diamond Select Toys has resolicited two of their new Godzilla Gallery Deluxe PVC Figure Dioramas. Godzilla 1993 and King Ghidorah 1991 will be available this spring from BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth and local comic shops. Continued…
IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for the first issue of the five part mini-series Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors, the first Godzilla comic published under IDW’s new multi-year agreement with Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1 will be available from comic book shops and retailers in April 2021 and features a main cover by artist Dan Schoening. Retailers who order 15 copies will receive one free variant photo cover by Vic Hollins. Continued…
Sony Pictures’ MONSTER HUNTER is now playing in theaters worldwide. The fantasy action movie is written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (RESIDENT EVIL film series) and based on the global video game series phenomenon MONSTER HUNTER (モンスターハンター, Monsutā Hantā) by Capcom. Continued…
Toho Co., Ltd. and Pony Canyon have provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res photos from THE CONFIDENCE MAN JP -EPISODE OF THE PRINCESS- (コンフィデンスマンJP プリンセス編, Konfidensuman JP Purinsesu-hen). The movie was originally scheduled to open in Japan on May 1, 2020 but was delayed to July 23 due to the pandemic. It is now being offered for international distribution by Pony Canyon. Continued…
Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Sarah J. De Bruin
Studio Ghibli and GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory, will release THE CAT RETURNS and WHISPER OF THE HEART, from the famed Studio Ghibli library of films, on March 16, 2021 in limited edition SteelBook packaging with striking new art. Each SteelBook will house a Blu-ray & DVD combo pack, presenting the film alongside hours of bonus features and a booklet with stunning art and statements from the filmmakers. Continued…
Toho Co., Ltd. and Pony Canyon have provided SciFi Japan with press notes and high-res photos from THE PROMISED NEVERLAND (約束のネバーランド, Yakusoku no Nebārando). The film, an extraordinarily suspenseful prison break story, is a live action adaptation of the manga of the same name by writer Kaiu Shirai and artist Posuka Demizu that has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since August 2016. An anime television series adaptation ran from January to March 2019,with a second season set to premiere in January 2021. Continued…
