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    Source: Avery Guerra The independent kaiju film THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL (????, Daibutsu Kokaiku) will have its North American premiere at this year`s G-Fest, running Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. The film will screen on Saturday at 10:00am, and on Sunday at 10:30am. Members of THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL production team will also be on hand to present the film. Actors Peggy Neal (THE X FROM OUTER SPACE) and Akira Takarada (GODZILLA) are Guests Of Honor at the convention, and Avery Guerra, the movie`s Consulting Producer, Casting Director, and Publicist, will be in attendance the entire weekend. Directed by Hiroto Yokokawa, the movie is a remake of the long-lost 1934 film by Yoshiro Edamasa, which was quite possibly the first-ever daikaiju film from Japan. For further information and updates on THE GREAT

    Source: Avery Guerra The makers of ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER (??????????????????????, Atakku Obu Za Jaianto T?ch?, 2019) have provided trailers, poster art and more photos from the new independent daikaiju film. Directed by Yoshikazu Ishii (ULTRAMAN GINGA, GAME MASTER DEATH SUSHI), the movie will have its premiere at this year`s G-Fest, screening on both Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at 2pm. For more on ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER, please see the previous coverage here on SciFi Japan.

    Authors: Keith Aiken and Bob Johnson Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein and Marlena Green Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures` GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS is now playing worldwide, dividing critics and (mostly) pleasing moviegoers. Two weeks ago, SciFi Japan was among the media outlets invited to attend the film`s World Premiere at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, CA. We are pleaed to share this photo and video gallery from that event... Godzilla Smashes the Cinerama Dome Godzilla`s takeover of Los Angeles began earlier in May with an invitation-only special screening of the film at Pacific Theatres` Cinerama Dome on Sunset Boulevard. The theater features an incredible display of Godzilla`s head bursting through the roof of the famous dome and firing his breath into

    Dubai’s Stunning 160-Story Burj Khalifa Lights Up with Moving Images of Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan as Godzilla’s Mighty Roar Pierces the Night Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein In anticipation of the Dubai opening of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, four of the most awe-inspiring monsters the world has ever known took over the world’s tallest building -- the magnificent Burj Khalifa -- to showcase the film’s incredible visuals and audio on a massive scale. On May 28th, beginning at 9:35 p.m. local time (10:35 a.m. PDT), the towering Burj Khalifa in Dubai came to life as giant moving images of the three-headed Ghidorah, the winged Mothra, the fiery Rodan and, finally, the king himself, Godzilla, appeared on its soaring structure. The one-time event marks the

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Warner Bros. Pictures has provided interview videos with the cast and director of GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. The movie hits theaters worldwide beginning May 31st. About Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues to be a leading creative force in the industry. Warner Bros. Pictures produces and distributes a wide-ranging slate of some 18-22 films each year, employing a business paradigm that mitigates risk while maximizing productivity and capital. Warner Bros. Pictures either fully finances or co-finances the films it produces and maintains worldwide distribution rights. It further monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are totally financed and produced by others. Current

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with a new promotional video for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species -- thought to be mere myths -- rise again, they all vie for supremacy,

    Source: WaterTower Music press release Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Joe Kara WaterTower Music, in conjunction with Sparks & Shadows, is excited to announce the May 24 release of the soundtrack to the highly anticipated next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. An epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history, the film hits theaters worldwide beginning May 31, 2019. GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features new music composed for the motion picture by Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Bear McCreary (10 CLOVERFIELD LANE, TV’s THE WALKONG DEAD). The 26-track album includes the song “Godzilla (Feat. Serj Tankian),” the composer’s interpretation of Blue Öyster Cult’s classic anthem created in collaboration with Serj Tankian (System Of A Down) and musicians Brendon

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with the final theatrical trailer for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species -- thought to be mere myths -- rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with THREE new commercials for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS that are entering television rotation this week. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species -- thought to be

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with the fifth TV spot for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Entitled "Run", the commercial debuted at last weekend`s WonderCon in Anaheim, CA. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra,

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with the fourth TV spot for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Entitled "Beautiful", the commercial debuted today. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the

    Source: Avery Guerra Official Site: daibutsukaikoku.com A new promotional teaser trailer has been released for the all-star kaiju film THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL (????, Daibutsu Kokaiku). This latest spot promotes upcoming screenings in France and Germany, the incredible soundtrack artists, and cast members Akira Kubo, Peggy Neal, Toshi Toda, Akira Takarada, Shelley Sweeney and Ippei Ohsako. Directed by Hiroto Yokokawa, the movie is a remake of the long-lost 1934 film by Yoshiro Edamasa, which was quite possibly the first-ever daikaiju film from Japan. For further information and updates on THE GREAT BUDDHA ARRIVAL, be sure to follow the film on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/kugatsunokoimovie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information, a trailer and large, high-res photos from UNTIL I MEET SEPTEMBER`S LOVE (??????????, Kugatsu no Koi to Deaumade). The sci-fi romance is based on the novel of the same name by Yumi Matsuo. STORY Even if I`m not your destiny, I want to protect you. Shiori moves into a slightly unusual apartment and makes a fateful encounter with her neighbor Hirano, an aspiring novelist. One day, she hears a mysterious voice in her new room-- "I`m talking to you from a year in the future. You`re in danger." The voice travels across time and space to save Shiori from being robbed and murdered. When Shiori seeks advice from Hirano, he realizes that a "time paradox" will be caused by her life

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: shinitai12.jp (Japan) #????12 A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information, trailers and large, high-res photos for 12 SUICIDAL TEENS (?????????????, Juni-nin no Shinitai Kodomo-tachi). Promoted as a "non-stop game of suspense", the film is based on the novel of the same name by Tow Ubukata, and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (SPEC, INITIATION LOVE). STORY 12 teenagers meet up at an abandoned hospital. As prescribed, they enter the building, open a safe, take one of the numbered tags from 1 to 12, and head to a "designated place". None of them have ever met before, but all of them are in despair with their lives and come with one common goal: to euthanize themselves. Going to their deaths together makes the prospect a little less scary, until they discover the body

    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: godzillamovie.com Official Twitter: #GodzillaMovie Special Thanks to Melanie Klein Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with the third TV spot for GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Entitled "Intimidation", the commercial debuted this past weekend. Following the global success of GODZILLA and KONG: SKULL ISLAND comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Directed by Michael Dougherty (KRAMPUS) from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate

    One of the best things about anime and manga is the sheer level of imagination of offer. While fantasy and the supernatural certainly hold an important part in our hearts, today we want to talk about technology. Specifically, we want to cover the age-old question of what fictional technological elements would we like to have in our own lives the most? Mechas Probably the most obvious choice, but that doesn’t mean the idea is any less appealing. Giant fighting mechs like Gundam have been a staple of anime and manga for generations, and we’ve always loved the idea of being to pilot one for ourselves. Flying through space, shooting lasers, and cutting through mountains with energy swords is an easy sell, even though the practical use in our world might not be so great. We’d really have to worry about accidentally

    The Twitterverse has been constantly aflame over the past few weeks following the slew of announcements from the streaming giant Netflix regarding their planned re-boots and remakes of Japanese anime classics. Some of the most well-known and critically acclaimed anime classics in history, from the 1998 anime classic COWBOY BEBOP to the action series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, have all been slated for remakes by Netflix, who have reportedly recruited many of the shows` original producers to help consult on the projects. While many people in the west associate Netflix more with documentaries and the hoarding of classic sitcoms such as FRIENDS, their major push into the anime market is clearly intended to produce big results. The global anime industry is worth an astonishing $17 billion a year, according to the Hollywood Reporter, with the content in question being produced almost exclusively in Japan and consumed by an

    Source: Kadokawa Pictures Official Site: sadako-movie.jp (Japan) Kadokawa Pictures has provided SciF Japan with the new trailer for the J-Horror film, SADAKO (??), the latest chapter in THE RING series. The movie is directed by Hideo Nakata, who first brought Japan’s most popular horror franchise to theaters with the smash hit THE RING (???, Ringu, 1998). About Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. Kadokawa Pictures is part of Kadokawa Shoten, which forms the axis of the expansive KADOKAWA CORPORATION. Kadokawa Shoten has maintained the company’s traditions since its founding, while continuously seeking to innovate at the same time. With their core operations based in publishing and film, represented by the Kadokawa Paperback, Kadokawa Pictures, and Kadokawa Anime labels, they continually release a wide range of content targeted to all age groups. For more information on SADAKO, please see the earlier coverage here on

    Source: Fathom Events press release Official Site: fate-sn.com (Japan), fatestaynightusa.com (US) Special Thanks to Erik Stein In just two weeks, Fathom Events and Aniplex of America will present the nationwide release of Fate/stay night [Heaven`s Feel] THE MOVIE II. lost butterfly (????Fate/stay night[Heaven`s Feel]?, Gekij?-ban Fate/stay night[Heaven`s Feel], 2019), as it hits cinemas on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Fate/stay night [Heaven`s Feel] THE MOVIE II. lost butterfly is the latest installment of the beloved series from the creators of the wildly popular Fate franchise that gave anime fans Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], Fate/Zero, Fate/Apocrypha, and the hit mobile game, Fate/Grand Order. This three-part movie follows the third route, known as the “Sakura Route,” of the Fate/stay night visual novel game, with the first chapter of the Heaven’s Feel trilogy, I. presage flower, released in 2017 to much fanfare. Tickets

    Games created by Japanese developers, released first in Japan, have a lot of major differences when compared to games made for Western audiences. It`s not just the language difference and the need for localization - Japanese narrative styles mean that developers in the east have a different idea of what a plot needs to include to be entertaining. This was explored in a recent Gamasutra article that compared Japanese and Western narrative styles in video games. Writer Emma Rausch explained that Japanese studios like to use visual clues such as the giant exclamation mark that shows when guards are alerted in Metal Gear Solid, and some incorporate elements from manga (Japanese graphic novels) and Kabuki theatre as well. However, one of the biggest Japanese narrative themes that we see (and one that will stand out to most gamers) is that Japanese games make players feel part

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