Monster Zero x SciFi Japan - Archive Only

by **C-R-V** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:31 pm

Hey guys, kind of a weird question here. So I got my Godzilla vs. Megalon DVD today, watched it, and noticed something kind of strange. In the version of the film that I've grown up with (PD VHS tapes and the version shown on the Sci Fi Channel) there's a piece of sloppy editing right near the end of the film that seems to have been fixed at some point.

Here's the shot I'm talking about, at about 0:08 into it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsg4LgWQx40
The three characters are seen running toward Jet Jaguar in one shot, then in the subsequent shot all four figures are just standing there, as if waiting for the director to yell "action", before picking up running again.

I first noticed that shot as a kid and have always just assumed it had something to do with the films rushed production. In the version on the MB DVD however, this has been fixed, and apparently there are other versions of the film where that was never an issue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KKsVwtd0Fw

So the question is, what's the deal with that uncut shot? Was it a mistake in the original release of the film that Toho fixed later on? Or was it exclusive to the International version of the film? Any Ideas?

by **MouthForWar** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:36 pm

That's very strange. I always remember the part where they are standing around also.

Maybe (for whatever reason) that part was only in the US cut? I honestly don't know.

by **Shokara** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:49 pm

by **Showa Mothra** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:08 pm

by **The Real McCoy** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:20 pm

by **Alpha OTS** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:27 pm

The monster battle always reminded me of a tag team pro wrestling match.

by **RyanClark** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:08 am

I preordered from Right Stuf, and unfortunately it hasn't shipped yet. Not sure if I placed my order too late or what, but they don't have any in stock at the moment. Oh well, I can be patient. Fortunately I preordered Gamera the Brave BD and the Daimajin Trilogy well in advance, from another store.

I forget, has anyone posted any samples of the DVD menus yet?

by **The Real McCoy** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:48 am

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