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Godzilla Minus One took the kaiju to new, unprecedented heights, and Toho will try and do it again Today, which also happens to be Godzilla Day, they announced that Minus One writer/director and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki will be helming another chapter in the long saga of the King of All Monsters The announcement was made[...]

Godzilla turns 70 this year, and in tribute, Toho posted a moving tribute to the King of All Monsters this afternoon From his debut in 1954 to today, the monster has transcended the kaiju genre a hundred times over and become a cultural touchstone I myself was never a big fan until a couple of[...]

Mechagodzilla is a classic antagonist from the legendary Toho Godzilla franchise that first appeared in the 1974 film Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla Created by Toho Studios, Mechagodzilla is a formidable mechanical doppelgänger of Godzilla that was constructed to take down the King of the Monsters In its debut, it is revealed to be a weapon that[...]

And in that 10-year timeframe, there hasn't been a single installment that's struggled at the box office for both Legendary Pictures and Toho, which makes the titan reign even more impressive So now that the newest chapter has already gotten close to earning its budget back after opening weekend alone, we can't help but envision[...]

And with all of the major players on the board (Godzilla, Kong, and Mothra), there are plenty of opportunities for future stories within the Legendary Pictures and Toho team-up. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is in theaters now. First and foremost, if you don't want to see any spoilers about Godzilla x Kong: The New[...]

Although the film was released in 2023, Toho's recent kaiju flick Godzilla Minus One has remained a hot topic in 2024, with awards-season buzz, theatrical re-releases, critical acclaim, and even a black-and-white cut to showcase the absolute scope of its power Because Godzilla simply can't be defeated And while the new film has earned rave reviews[...]

To me, it's a more fun version of what Godzilla can be – the classic Toho version did explore something like that at one point in its history Within that genre, I think they do a good job of [balancing] what the humans do versus what the kaiju are doing." Considering that Hollywood has generated five[...]

Godzilla Minus One became a massive hit for the long-running franchise from Toho, earning praise from critics and audiences and even an Oscar nod for its outstanding visual effects (the first Oscar nomination for the franchise so far) largely due to the film's emotional story underneath the excess of rubble And while fans were given[...]

And according to the film's director, there's such attention to detail in this cut that it has the potential to feel like a new, unique experience for moviegoers. Credit Toho Godzilla Minus One Filmmaker Says the Black and White Cut Feels Like a "Different Film" When speaking to The Wrap, the film's director Takashi Yamazaki discussed some of[...]

From Mezco Toyz, Super7, and Jazwares, we have tracked down some truly deadly Kaijus times from throughout the history of the King of Monsters to bring home this holiday or new year. Super7 Captures Nostalgic Fury with Godzilla ReAction Figures #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /*[...]

And while many still enjoy a world where we can marvel at the popcorn-flick outlandishness of Legendary's current stories, TOHO's wartime drama has solidified that audiences want both. Now, the director of the newest Godzilla film is sharing his take on how Godzilla Minus One differs from what we've seen with Hollywood's adaptations. Credit Toho Godzilla Minus One[...]

If you've witnessed the sheer movie magic of TOHO's recent release titled Godzilla Minus One, you're already aware of just how ambitious this story is In fact, the film has already been deemed by many to be the best title of the entire franchise, which is a major feat on its own considering just how[...]

Now, the filmmaker and special effects lead behind the film share what he considered the most daunting component of the buzz-worthy release. Credit Toho Godzilla Minus One's Water Scenes Required More Effort Than You Imagined During a recent conversation with the YouTube channel Corridor Crew to celebrate the theatrical release of the new TOHO kaiju entry, the film's[...]

Godzilla is back, and as expected, the timeless Kaiju is continuing its winning streak with yet another spectacular appearance in TOHO's newest iteration titled Godzilla Minus One With filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki stepping into a multi-faceted role as the director, writer, and visual effects lead, audiences are really getting to see a skilled filmmaker's ambitious vision[...]

It lives up to the hype and more. Godzilla Minus One poster, Credit: Toho A Buddhist Parable and Anti-War Movie Ryunosuke Kamiki carries the whole movie as Koichi Shikishima, a young kamikaze pilot in the final days of World War II who fakes technical issues with his plane and lands it at an island base for repairs so[...]

Spoiler alert: he really likes it. Credit Toho 2014 Godzilla Director Hypes Godzilla Minus One as One of the Best Films Yet During a conversation with Cinema Today (first reported by Comic Book), Gareth Edwards, the director of the beloved 2014 Godzilla film, responded to a question about the upcoming release of the Japanese film Godzilla Minus One,[...]

The concept is that Japan, which had already been devastated by the war, faces a new threat with Godzilla, bringing the country into the 'minus.'" Koji Ueda, President of Toho International, said in a statement. Takashi Yamazaki is directing the film Below, you can find the two clips and that sweet pic of Godzilla. This Is Godzilla At His[...]

The concept is that Japan, which had already been devastated by the war, faces a new threat with Godzilla, bringing the country into the 'minus.'" Koji Ueda, President of Toho International, said in a statement. Takashi Yamazaki is directing the film Below, you can see a new image of Godzilla released by Toho. Credit: Toho This Is Godzilla At His[...]

The concept is that Japan, which had already been devastated by the war, faces a new threat with Godzilla, bringing the country into the 'minus,'" Koji Ueda, President of Toho International, said in a statement. Takashi Yamazaki is directing the film Below, a new promo image of everyone's favorite kaiju standing in a pool of devastation with[...]

This is the first Toho 'Zilla film since 2016's Shin Godzilla "Set in a post-war Japan, Godzilla Minus One will once again show us a Godzilla that is a terrifying and overwhelming force, which you already get a sense of from the teaser trailer and poster The concept is that Japan, which had already been devastated by[...]

Godzilla is returning in a new Toho film, the first since Shin Godzilla in 2016 Titled Godzilla Minus One, the first poster and trailer for the film were revealed this week "Set in a post-war Japan, Godzilla Minus One will once again show us a Godzilla that is a terrifying and overwhelming force, which you already[...]

As scary as it is thrilling, Michiru Ōshima's score is one of the most significant scores to emerge from the hallowed halls of Toho " Credit Mondo "GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH saw the return of legendary composer Akira Ifukube to the series, his first since 1975's TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA He showed no sign of slowing down, providing[...]

Crunchyroll, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wild Bunch International, and Eurozoom, announced the highly anticipated new anime feature

CoMix Wave Films, STORY, and TOHO revealed a stunning new trailer for Makoto Shinkai's latest anime film Suzume The latest trailer features scenes with performances from the newly announced A-list Japanese voice cast The film will be coming to theatres in North America and streaming on Crunchyroll. :Suzume" key art Cr: CoMix Wave Films, STORY, TOHO, Crunchyroll "17-year-old[...]

Because the guy was in the suit, the motions were very different to what a dinosaur would do, and that was very attractive to me." More than two decades later, the timeless Godzilla franchise has seemingly found the perfect format for western audiences (via Toho and Legendary Pictures), but there's nothing wrong with a different perspective[...]

Toho and CoMix Wave premiered the new trailer for anime auteur Makoto Shinkai's upcoming film, Suzume, which also reveals for the first time Nanoka Hara's performance in the lead role of Suzume, singing the movie's main ballad. "Suzume" key art, Crunchyroll "17-year-old Suzume's journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu when she encounters a young man[...]

Godzilla fans have two more additions to the new Toho Ultimates line from Super7 The company has opened preorders on Godzilla 1995, or "burning Godzilla" as many call him, and Mechagodzilla, surely one of the most anticipated figures when the line was first teased Each figure is over eight inches tall, with Mecha clocking in[...]

Mondo and TOHO go together like Godzilla and radiation, and there is a plethora of new TOHO goodies going up for order tomorrow and this month First, two new posters pay tribute to GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE by artist Tom Whalen Another Attack Peter linocut poster for Motoyoshi Oda's GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN Those will all be[...]

Biollante. Each film in the new Toho Ultimates line stands around 8 inches tall and includes swappable heads and hands for Godzilla, a vine-covered neck and swappable heads, and plant monster tentacles for Biollante Both will feature detailed sculpts, premium paint aps, and lots of articulation Each figure costs $85 and is up for order until[...]

This season of Jujutsu Kaisen comes to an end by showing a side of Nobara and the Cursed Spirits we had not seen before, in "Accomplices."