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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. ©Akiyuki Nosaka / Shinchosha, 1988 Oscar-Nominated Director Isao Takahata’s Acclaimed Historical War Drama Returns to the Big Screen Nationwide for 3 Nights Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo Image courtesy of GKIDS. ©Akiyuki Nosaka / Shinchosha, 1988 Tickets are on sale now for GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES – Based on the retellings of survivor Nosaka Akiyuki, the historical war drama tells the story of Seita and his younger sister Setsuko, two children born at the wrong time, in the wrong place, and now cast adrift in a world that lacks not the care to shelter them, but simply the resources. Brought to you by Academy Award nominated director Isao Takahata, the emotional tour de force returns to theatres this August for three nationwide screenings. GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are delighted to continue Studio

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners New 20th Anniversary 4K Remaster of The Cult Classic Japanese Comedy Drama Comes to New York City September 5, Los Angeles September 12, With Additional Markets to Follow Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/linda-linda-linda/ Special Thanks to Nicholas Kouvaris   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. TM & © LINDA LINDA LINDA partners Academy Award-winning producer and distributor GKIDS has announced today it will release LINDA LINDA LINDA (リンダ リンダ リンダ, Rinda Rinda Rinda) 4K in theaters this September. The 2005 Japanese comedy-drama comes to theaters in a brand new 4K remaster, in celebration of the universally beloved film’s 20th anniversary. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, LINDA LINDA LINDA stars Bae Doona Bae Doona (THE HOST, BROKER), Aki Maeda (BATTLE ROYALE, GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS), Yu Kashii (DEATH NOTE, LORELEI: THE WITCH OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN), and

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    Photo courtesy of One Piece Cafe. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation Following a blockbuster Las Vegas debut, the fan-favorite cafe concept based on the global hit series ONE PIECE lands in Los Angeles with exclusive merchandise, menu items and grand opening giveaways Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release Special Thanks to Scott Barretto The world of ONE PIECE arrives in Southern California with the highly anticipated launch of the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles—officially opening its doors on Saturday, August 2 in the heart of Little Tokyo. Themed around the record-breaking anime episodic series created by Eiichiro Oda and produced by Toei Animation, the One Piece Cafe Los Angeles marks the second U.S. cafe for the brand following the success of its inaugural debut in Las Vegas. Located at 241 S. San Pedro Street, the new One Piece Cafe Los Angeles has been quietly drawing eager fans during

    The original GODZILLA will be screened twice this October at the Museum of East Asian Arts in Bath, UK. Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    The original GODZILLA will be screened twice this October at the Museum of East Asian Arts in Bath, UK. Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bath Film FestivalSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss Bath Film Festival in partnership with  Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival is hosting two screenings of Ishirō Honda’s original GODZILLA in the unique surroundings of Bath’s Museum of East Asian Art on Sunday 19 October. Both afternoon and evening screenings will be introduced by Steven Sloss, author of the upcoming book BFI Film Classics: Godzilla. Tickets are on sale now here. Read on for details...  Dr. Serizawa (Akihiko Hirata) shows his terrifying discovery with Emiko Yamane (Momoko Kochi). Photo courtesy of Steve Sloss. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. GODZILLA (1954) + Introduction by Steven Sloss Sunday 19 October, 2025 Museum of East Asian Arts12

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2015 THE BOY AND THE BEAST FILM PARTNERS. Licensed by Crunchyroll, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Source: Crunchyroll Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©2015 THE BOY AND THE BEAST FILM PARTNERS. Licensed by Crunchyroll, LLC. All Rights Reserved. As part of their new "Anime Nights" series, Crunchyroll is bringing the unforgettable tale Mamoru Hosoda’s THE BOY AND THE BEAST (バケモノの子, Bakemono no Ko, 2015) to select theatres in the U.S. on August 18 for one-day-only, inviting audiences to relive the journey of an unbreakable bond. A must-watch film from the acclaimed creator of SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN, BELLE, and the upcoming film SCARLET, Mamoru Hosoda’s THE BOY AND THE BEAST follows Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, who stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, and taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching

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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

    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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    ©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

    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.

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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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    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

    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

    GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Petera. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Petera. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. From celebrating the launch of GODZILLA #1 to a giant selection of exclusives, signing events, and panels, IDW Publishing has kaiju-sized plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2025.  Featuring a brand-new booth design (#2729 on the show floor), IDW is proud to celebrate its comics and creators with more than 20 signings, panels packed with reveals, and cool convention collectibles. Check out the full list below.   SDCC 2025: IDW EXCLUSIVES (booth #2729) EXCLUSIVE COVERS GODZILLA #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Attack Peter  BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 SDCC exclusive cover by Jared Cullum MONSTER HIGH: PRIDE 2025 SDCC exclusive cover by Tsuukiyomo  STAR

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    Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Bay Area Film Events Official Site: https://www.godzillafest.com/Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFGodzillafest Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgodzillafest   UPDATE: Bay Area Film Events had licensed the Toho movies ATRAGON and FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD from their US distributor, Janus Films. Unfortunately, Janus does not yet have DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages used for theatrical screenings) for these two movies, so they had to be pulled from the Godzillafest schedule.  BAFE apologizes for any issues this may cause for attendees. On a postive note, two great films - MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA and GHIDORAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER - have been added as replacements.  Godzillafest will now be screening 15 different Godzilla movies... exactly half of the live action Godzilla series produced to date by Toho! The updated screening schedule and ticket links are listed below... Bay Area Film Events

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