"Godzilla Minus One" is part of a new golden age of Godzilla, a movie that defied all expectations and made history at both the box office and also the Oscars. It's easy to see why. This is a film with fantastic visual effects that rival any Hollywood blockbuster, stunning Godzilla action, and a version of the king of the monsters that makes him terrifying again -- a force of nature, a monstrous allegory for nuclear armageddon.
The film also does something rare for a "Godzilla movie" and actually gives us compelling human characters that are as easy to root for and care about as the titular giant monster. This is particularly important because for once, the most impactful moments in the film revolve not around Godzilla, but the humans. Take Godzilla's attack on Ginza, the first time we see his devastating atomic blast. What is normally a moment of awe...
The film also does something rare for a "Godzilla movie" and actually gives us compelling human characters that are as easy to root for and care about as the titular giant monster. This is particularly important because for once, the most impactful moments in the film revolve not around Godzilla, but the humans. Take Godzilla's attack on Ginza, the first time we see his devastating atomic blast. What is normally a moment of awe...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Netflix is widely known for its long-standing tradition of dropping more and more of new and old flicks and shows to its platform every week, but this time the streaming has prepared a really big surprise for its audience.
Without letting anyone know beforehand, Netflix suddenly added Takashi Yamazaki’s last year huge sci-fi hit Godzilla Minus One, to the surprise and delight of those who have been desperately waiting for the movie to arrive on the global streaming after it got a weird limited digital release in Japan only.
Now that the highly-anticipated flick is finally available for everyone to check out, a famous author seems to have been one of the first people to do so.
Stephen King has recently taken to his social media to let everyone know about his feelings after watching Godzilla Minus One, posting a short phrase on X that says just “So good...
Without letting anyone know beforehand, Netflix suddenly added Takashi Yamazaki’s last year huge sci-fi hit Godzilla Minus One, to the surprise and delight of those who have been desperately waiting for the movie to arrive on the global streaming after it got a weird limited digital release in Japan only.
Now that the highly-anticipated flick is finally available for everyone to check out, a famous author seems to have been one of the first people to do so.
Stephen King has recently taken to his social media to let everyone know about his feelings after watching Godzilla Minus One, posting a short phrase on X that says just “So good...
- 6/5/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
This post contains spoilers for "Godzilla Minus One."
Whether you watch them or not, dubbed movies are a part of life. International dubs are more accessible for viewers with dyslexia, vision problems, or processing disorders, and they're a great early entry point for young kids experiencing world cinema for the first time. They're useful for all sorts of reasons, and the best of them feature strong performances that add additional layers to already-compelling stories. So, when a good movie gets a bad dub, it should be everyone's problem, and that seems to be the case for one of the best films of 2023: "Godzilla Minus One."
The latest Godzilla film from Toho Studios made a kaiju-sized impact when it debuted in theaters last December, earning an impressive $115 million worldwide against a super-lean budget and becoming the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla movie ever made. The movie also became the first in the franchise to win an Oscar,...
Whether you watch them or not, dubbed movies are a part of life. International dubs are more accessible for viewers with dyslexia, vision problems, or processing disorders, and they're a great early entry point for young kids experiencing world cinema for the first time. They're useful for all sorts of reasons, and the best of them feature strong performances that add additional layers to already-compelling stories. So, when a good movie gets a bad dub, it should be everyone's problem, and that seems to be the case for one of the best films of 2023: "Godzilla Minus One."
The latest Godzilla film from Toho Studios made a kaiju-sized impact when it debuted in theaters last December, earning an impressive $115 million worldwide against a super-lean budget and becoming the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla movie ever made. The movie also became the first in the franchise to win an Oscar,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
When Shaun of the Dead star Simon Pegg first showed up on our screens back in the day, he earned a lot of fans through the fact that he was a celebrity-on-the-rise who had “geeky” interests and embraced “geek culture.” There’s a quote from him bouncing around where he said, “Being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection. It means never having to play it cool about how much you like something. It’s basically a license to proudly emote on a somewhat childish level rather than behave like a supposed adult. Being a geek is extremely liberating.” He even titled his memoir Nerd Do Well… But last year, he distanced himself from his past self, writing off nostalgia as a neurological disorder and telling The Guardian, “I’ve aged out of a lot of what people assume I’m about.
- 6/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
2023 saw quite a few masterpieces (even though the box office disasters were more), and Godzilla Minus One was one of them.
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Godzilla Minus One On Ott: Where It Stands Within A Week Of Its Digital Release On Netflix!( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Godzilla Minus One is entertaining viewers on the streaming platform. It has debuted among the top five positions on Netflix’s Weekly Global 10 list (non-English film). The film was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications. It performed really well during its theatrical run. Keep scrolling to see how the movie is performing online.
The movie was set in post-war Japan as the country is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. It is part of the Godzilla franchise, which is not limited to just movies. The franchise comprises television series, novels, comic books, video games, and other merchandise. The Guinness World Records acknowledges the franchise as the longest-continuously running franchise.
Godzilla Minus One is entertaining viewers on the streaming platform. It has debuted among the top five positions on Netflix’s Weekly Global 10 list (non-English film). The film was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications. It performed really well during its theatrical run. Keep scrolling to see how the movie is performing online.
The movie was set in post-war Japan as the country is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. It is part of the Godzilla franchise, which is not limited to just movies. The franchise comprises television series, novels, comic books, video games, and other merchandise. The Guinness World Records acknowledges the franchise as the longest-continuously running franchise.
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The winners have been announced for the 55th Seiun Award categories. The awards will be handed out during an official ceremony to be held on July 6, 2025, at the 62nd Japan Science Fiction Convention in Nagano. The winners include: Best Japanese Long Story: Graf Zeppelin: The Airship of That Summer by Fumio Takano Best Japanese Short Story: "Kaiju Within" by Mikihiko Hisanaga Best Translated Long Story: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi Best Translated Short Story: “Solidity” by Greg Egan Best Media: Godzilla Minus One , directed by Takashi Yamazaki Best Comic: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui Best Artist: Kia Asamiya Best Non-fiction: “Sogensha Sf Bunko General Commentary” by Tokyo Sogensha Editorial Department Free Category: “ Images of Japanese Giant Robots - Giant Robot Anime, Their Design and Visual Expressions ” The Seuin Award was created in 1970, and it is the longest-running award to recognize excellence in speculative fiction in Japan. The...
- 6/5/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
One of 2023’s blockbusters lands on the streamer, with Oscar in hand and more thrills than most Hollywood summer offerings
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Guardian - Film News
Godzilla Minus One is a rare beast. Despite being derived from a franchise that’s nearly three-quarters of a century old, and which has had more installments than there are days in a month, Takashi Yamazaki’s latest reinvention of the Big G feels fresh. It’s a true spectacle of emotion and cultural angst; a film that remarkably takes a piece of pop culture furniture like the giant irradiated lizard and makes him scary again.
In Godzilla Minus One, the titular creature is not only a dazzling sight of cinematic carnage candy, but he’s also a potent metaphor about war, destruction, and the psychic scars such catastrophes leave in their wake. It’s also just a gripping piece of entertainment that took the world so by storm that it convinced the Academy Awards to give Minus One the Best Visual Effects Oscar despite having a budget of less...
In Godzilla Minus One, the titular creature is not only a dazzling sight of cinematic carnage candy, but he’s also a potent metaphor about war, destruction, and the psychic scars such catastrophes leave in their wake. It’s also just a gripping piece of entertainment that took the world so by storm that it convinced the Academy Awards to give Minus One the Best Visual Effects Oscar despite having a budget of less...
- 6/4/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Nobody really saw it coming, but it seems like Netflix finally heard everyone’s prayers. The streaming giant made a huge surprise for its subscribers by dropping on its platform last year’s big high-grossing hit Godzilla Minus One that, upon its release, was quick to garner raving reactions from both critics and viewers.
Now that the movie is available for legal streaming not only in Japan, fans across the world can go and check the epic film out or even see Netflix’s announcement as another reason for rewatching it.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One marks the relentless monster’s 37th appearance on the screen, but this time a truly fascinating one. The movie’s storyline unfolds in postwar Japan where not a single place was left untouched after all those years that World War II was sweeping the planet off, and a young kamikaze pilot suffering...
Now that the movie is available for legal streaming not only in Japan, fans across the world can go and check the epic film out or even see Netflix’s announcement as another reason for rewatching it.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One marks the relentless monster’s 37th appearance on the screen, but this time a truly fascinating one. The movie’s storyline unfolds in postwar Japan where not a single place was left untouched after all those years that World War II was sweeping the planet off, and a young kamikaze pilot suffering...
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Godzilla Minus One was released in late 2023, and fans around the world have had the opportunity to see it and enjoy this masterpiece of Japanese cinema. The film was a smashing success, and it also won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, after having triumphed in Japan and Asia. And while the movie was truly amazing, without a doubt, what surprised everyone was that the movie – which earned $115.8 million globally – was made with, as it seems, less than $10 million! Initial reports suggested a budget of $10 to $12 million, but in a recent interview, legendary Japanese video game developer and producer Hideo Kojima revealed that the budget was even smaller, and he claims that the key to the movie’s success lies there!
Kojima has been producing high-quality content for some time now and his most recent major game, Death Stranding, whose sequel is coming out in 2025, showed just how skilled...
Kojima has been producing high-quality content for some time now and his most recent major game, Death Stranding, whose sequel is coming out in 2025, showed just how skilled...
- 6/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Godzilla Minus One is officially streaming worldwide on Netflix as of today, everywhere except Japan and France. You can also buy ($14.99) or rent ($5.99) digital copies, either in color or black and white. Breathtaking Backdrop Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One returns to the giant radioactive kaiju’s origins. Set just at the end of World War II after the US nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the film follows Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a failed kamikaze pilot who becomes one of the only survivors of a Godzilla attack...
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
For the first time ever, a film streaming on Netflix (free for subscribers) and available on VOD ($5.99 for 48 hours) is #1 on both charts.
Toho’s late-2023 sleeper success and eventual Oscar Visual Effects winner, “Godzilla Minus One” achieved that feat with a totally unexpected and previously unannounced release on Saturday.
The film, released in early December to an unexpected U.S./Canada gross of $56 million, normally would have hit PVOD for rental for $19.99 by late January, been reduced to $5.99 after a few weeks, then found a streaming home. But because of vaguely defined agreements with Legendary Entertainment, Toho’s partner in making Warner Bros.’ costlier Godzilla films, the March opening of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” led to the early-February termination of theatrical dates for “Minus One.” That came despite the Toho film still doing business (and ahead of the Oscars). Then, Warner’s “Godzilla x Kong” could play without “Minus One” as competition.
Toho’s late-2023 sleeper success and eventual Oscar Visual Effects winner, “Godzilla Minus One” achieved that feat with a totally unexpected and previously unannounced release on Saturday.
The film, released in early December to an unexpected U.S./Canada gross of $56 million, normally would have hit PVOD for rental for $19.99 by late January, been reduced to $5.99 after a few weeks, then found a streaming home. But because of vaguely defined agreements with Legendary Entertainment, Toho’s partner in making Warner Bros.’ costlier Godzilla films, the March opening of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” led to the early-February termination of theatrical dates for “Minus One.” That came despite the Toho film still doing business (and ahead of the Oscars). Then, Warner’s “Godzilla x Kong” could play without “Minus One” as competition.
- 6/3/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Godzilla Minus One became the first Japanese film to be nominated for an Oscar. Director Takashi Yamazaki and his VFX team won the Best Visual Effects Oscar, a deserving recognition for the film. As the film becomes available to the wider public on streaming platforms, more details emerge about the film. One scene in the climax sets up a potential sequel for the film.
Kamiki Ryunosuke as Shikishima in Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Yamazaki confirmed that the final moments of the film featured Godzilla Cells or G-Cells. The G-Cells in the Japanese kaiju lore were used to create two prominent villains, Biollante and SpaceGodzilla, thus hinting at their appearance in the sequel.
Godzilla Minus One‘s G-Cells Sets Up For An Interesting Sequel A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla Minus One climax was interestingly horrific for many viewers and it left many open ends...
Kamiki Ryunosuke as Shikishima in Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Yamazaki confirmed that the final moments of the film featured Godzilla Cells or G-Cells. The G-Cells in the Japanese kaiju lore were used to create two prominent villains, Biollante and SpaceGodzilla, thus hinting at their appearance in the sequel.
Godzilla Minus One‘s G-Cells Sets Up For An Interesting Sequel A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
Godzilla Minus One climax was interestingly horrific for many viewers and it left many open ends...
- 6/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
As of this past Saturday, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is officially on Netflix in North America, and millions of subscribers are getting the chance to learn why kaiju fans and beyond have been losing their minds about the movie with a giant irritated lizard. Seriously, no less than Steven Spielberg is reported to be a great admirer of Minus One, with the Jaws filmmaker telling Yamazaki he’s watched the film three times.
There is of course a sound basis for this (and not just because Godzilla Minus One in part alludes to Jaws). Not since perhaps the original 1954 Godzilla has the iconic creature appeared so terrifyingly real and so menacingly apt as a metaphor for the industrialized war in the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is indeed a strong case to be made that Godzilla Minus One acts as a perfect companion piece to last year’s Oppenheimer,...
There is of course a sound basis for this (and not just because Godzilla Minus One in part alludes to Jaws). Not since perhaps the original 1954 Godzilla has the iconic creature appeared so terrifyingly real and so menacingly apt as a metaphor for the industrialized war in the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is indeed a strong case to be made that Godzilla Minus One acts as a perfect companion piece to last year’s Oppenheimer,...
- 6/3/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Godzilla Minus One is the first Japanese Godzilla film in almost a decade — and it was worth the wait. Upon its release in November 2023, Takashi Yamazaki’s film was a bona fide global phenomenon, quickly becoming the highest-grossing Godzilla film ever to emerge from the titanic kaiju’s home country. It went on to win the franchise’s first ever Academy Award, for Best Visual Effects. (Peep the VFX team’s adorable Godzilla merch in their infectious acceptance speech.)
To make things even more exciting, the movie is great, a rip-roaring science-fiction adventure that also features one of the most absorbing human-scale stories ever seen in a kaiju flick. Now you can catch up with it for yourself, streaming on Netflix.
Stream it now.
Godzilla Minus One kicks off at the tail end of World War II, as kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) abandons his mission and instead lands...
To make things even more exciting, the movie is great, a rip-roaring science-fiction adventure that also features one of the most absorbing human-scale stories ever seen in a kaiju flick. Now you can catch up with it for yourself, streaming on Netflix.
Stream it now.
Godzilla Minus One kicks off at the tail end of World War II, as kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) abandons his mission and instead lands...
- 6/3/2024
- by John DiLillo
- Tudum - Netflix
In 1954, Toho Co., Ltd. undertook the daunting task of introducing the now billions-dollar-worth kaiju, Godzilla. The movie captured the popular imagination and let loose a string of spin-offs, sequels, and crossovers that have come all the way to the Monsterverse and the franchise showcasing the nuclear prehistoric creature alongside Kong. However, in a stark departure from current iterations, director Takashi Yamazaki spun his own take on the lore with Godzilla Minus One.
A still of Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
Interestingly, he moved completely away from the staple CGI and big-budget action sequences. Rather, he settled on a fairly grounded approach with a unique setting that had yet to make its way to the screens since a long time back. Brilliantly, all of his plans worked out, and the movie went on to become one of the most successful of the franchise as well as one with the most acclaim.
A still of Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
Interestingly, he moved completely away from the staple CGI and big-budget action sequences. Rather, he settled on a fairly grounded approach with a unique setting that had yet to make its way to the screens since a long time back. Brilliantly, all of his plans worked out, and the movie went on to become one of the most successful of the franchise as well as one with the most acclaim.
- 6/3/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The new live-action 'kaiju' monster feature, "Godzilla Minus One", written, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, as the 37th film in Toho's "Godzilla" movie franchise, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix:
"...after WWII, Japan's economic state has been reduced to zero. Then 'Godzilla' appears...
"...and plunges the country into a negative state..."
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New Release Comic Books...
"...after WWII, Japan's economic state has been reduced to zero. Then 'Godzilla' appears...
"...and plunges the country into a negative state..."
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New Release Comic Books...
- 6/2/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Nearly six months after it opened theatrically in the U.S./Canada, Toho’s Oscar Special Effects-winning “Godzilla Minus One” is finally available at home.
As of Saturday June 1, the Takashi Yamazaki film is now available free for subscribers on Netflix. It is also on VOD for $5.99 as a 48-hour rental or $14.99 as a digital download on platforms like iTunes (where it is already #1), Fandango, and Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime[/link].
It is unheard of for a Saturday to be a VOD release date, and very unusual for Netflix. That suggests the contractual agreement between Toho and Legendary Pictures (the producers of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”), which called for delayed availability for the Japanese title, specifically set June 1 as the earliest for home release.
A six-month window for home release is unheard of these days. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” had a four-month delay before hitting PVOD. Streaming came after seven months.
As of Saturday June 1, the Takashi Yamazaki film is now available free for subscribers on Netflix. It is also on VOD for $5.99 as a 48-hour rental or $14.99 as a digital download on platforms like iTunes (where it is already #1), Fandango, and Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime[/link].
It is unheard of for a Saturday to be a VOD release date, and very unusual for Netflix. That suggests the contractual agreement between Toho and Legendary Pictures (the producers of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”), which called for delayed availability for the Japanese title, specifically set June 1 as the earliest for home release.
A six-month window for home release is unheard of these days. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” had a four-month delay before hitting PVOD. Streaming came after seven months.
- 6/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Six months after taking the world by storm on the big screen, Toho’s epic masterpiece Godzilla Minus One has finally been unleashed At Home here in the United States today.
The official Godzilla website announces, “Fans of the King of the Monsters can now stream Godzilla Minus One on Netflix, with Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color digital purchase ($14.99) and digital rental ($5.99) available across popular platforms.
“Godzilla Minus One is available to stream on Netflix starting June 1, subtitled and dubbed in Japanese, English, and more languages in North America. Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color will be available to stream on Netflix later this summer.
“The subtitled versions of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color can also be purchased or rented digitally in subtitled versions starting June 1 on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity. The films will also...
The official Godzilla website announces, “Fans of the King of the Monsters can now stream Godzilla Minus One on Netflix, with Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color digital purchase ($14.99) and digital rental ($5.99) available across popular platforms.
“Godzilla Minus One is available to stream on Netflix starting June 1, subtitled and dubbed in Japanese, English, and more languages in North America. Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color will be available to stream on Netflix later this summer.
“The subtitled versions of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color can also be purchased or rented digitally in subtitled versions starting June 1 on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity. The films will also...
- 6/1/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Toho International, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Japan’s Toho Co. Ltd that has brought classic Godzilla to life, today announced that the Academy Award-winning smash hit Godzilla Minus One is stomping its way onto Netflix on June 1.
The film, also available simultaneously for digital purchase/digital rental across additional platforms via Premiere Digital, opened in US theaters in December 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in US box office history.
In addition to both subtitled and dubbed language versions of the film being available to stream on Netflix (worldwide excluding Japan and with France coming at a later date), Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color are today available simultaneously for digital purchases/digital rentals in the US and Canada in subtitled versions across Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity.
Both films will be available for purchase...
The film, also available simultaneously for digital purchase/digital rental across additional platforms via Premiere Digital, opened in US theaters in December 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in US box office history.
In addition to both subtitled and dubbed language versions of the film being available to stream on Netflix (worldwide excluding Japan and with France coming at a later date), Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color are today available simultaneously for digital purchases/digital rentals in the US and Canada in subtitled versions across Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity.
Both films will be available for purchase...
- 6/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Godzilla Minus One was one of the surprising hits of 2023. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie based on the iconic Toho monster, Godzilla, won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards. The movie created history becoming the first entry in the 70-year-old franchise to win an Academy Award.
Godzilla Minus One. Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
Recently, the movie debuted on Netflix with a dubbed version in English alongside several versions for different regions. However, the English dubbing of a scene in the movie was not up to the mark and was far from being on the same standard as the original Japanese version.
Godzilla Minus One Made A Netflix Debut
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One. Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
Takashi Yamazaki’s highly acclaimed and commercial hit, Godzilla Minus One finally hit Netflix with several dubbed versions for different audiences around the world. However, the...
Godzilla Minus One. Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
Recently, the movie debuted on Netflix with a dubbed version in English alongside several versions for different regions. However, the English dubbing of a scene in the movie was not up to the mark and was far from being on the same standard as the original Japanese version.
Godzilla Minus One Made A Netflix Debut
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One. Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
Takashi Yamazaki’s highly acclaimed and commercial hit, Godzilla Minus One finally hit Netflix with several dubbed versions for different audiences around the world. However, the...
- 6/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The year 2023 witnessed some grand records of epic proportions at the box office. While the phenomenon of Barbinheimer dominated much of the summer last year, the Japanese kaiju flick Godzilla Minus One won hearts for its impressive storyline, brilliant visuals, and a heart-wrenching tale.
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
Created, written, and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie later made history when it was nominated and won an Oscar. After a limited theatrical release, fans have been eagerly awaiting its digital release. And in a surprise move, the movie has just been released on Netflix worldwide, along with the official account of the movie hinting that they might be working on a sequel.
Godzilla Minus One Drops a Major Hit Out of the Blue
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co., Ltd.
The Greatest Film of All Time, as far as the Godzilla franchise is concerned, the Japanese...
- 6/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
It looks like the third film for the Godzilla x Kong franchise won’t be happening soon after director Adam Wingard exits the project. The latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has proved to be a tremendous success for Legendary Pictures.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Wingard co-wrote and helmed The New Empire with the intention of telling more stories from the famed MonsterVerse. He also revealed he’s working on another project which may have caused the delay of another Godzilla movie.
Adam Wingard Exits Godzilla x Kong After Expressing Interest In A Trilogy
In a post from The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet confirmed Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard’s departure from the franchise. Their sources claimed that “the parting of ways is described as amicable and stemming from timing issues.” The report also said that “the door remains open for a future return.
- 5/22/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Toho’s 34th Godzilla film is reportedly eyeing a new director after Takashi Yamazaki-directed film Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. According to sources, the director of the Bleach live-action movie, Shinsuke Sato, will be Toho’s new choice of director.
It is also reported that the film will not be a sequel to the earlier film and will be a standalone work. Fans are not exactly thrilled to hear this news, as they believe that Toho is wasting a great opportunity.
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
After the success of 2016’s live-action Godzilla film Shin Godzilla, Toho developed three animated kaiju films in a series before developing another standalone live-action Godzilla Minus One. Fans are a little disappointed that Toho is going for separate works when it comes to live-action kaiju films.
Takashi Yamazaki Might Not Helm The Next Live-Action Godzilla Film...
It is also reported that the film will not be a sequel to the earlier film and will be a standalone work. Fans are not exactly thrilled to hear this news, as they believe that Toho is wasting a great opportunity.
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
After the success of 2016’s live-action Godzilla film Shin Godzilla, Toho developed three animated kaiju films in a series before developing another standalone live-action Godzilla Minus One. Fans are a little disappointed that Toho is going for separate works when it comes to live-action kaiju films.
Takashi Yamazaki Might Not Helm The Next Live-Action Godzilla Film...
- 5/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Godzilla Minus One was truly a spectacle. The film has been regarded as one of the most successful films of the Godzilla film series, and its director, Takashi Yamazaki, can be thanked for it. The film has received a lot of critical acclaim for many different reasons. One of its most prominent assets is its visual effects, impressively winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Godzilla Minus One
The film also made a lot of money during its box office release, almost going above $116 million worldwide. Despite all its success, it would seem that Toho Studios made a huge mistake less than a year after the film’s release that will certainly affect its profit.
Godzilla Minus One is Stuck in the Piracy Cycle
Piracy is one of the most common phenomena in the world of Hollywood. There are many reasons why audiences stream content illegally; be it the...
Godzilla Minus One
The film also made a lot of money during its box office release, almost going above $116 million worldwide. Despite all its success, it would seem that Toho Studios made a huge mistake less than a year after the film’s release that will certainly affect its profit.
Godzilla Minus One is Stuck in the Piracy Cycle
Piracy is one of the most common phenomena in the world of Hollywood. There are many reasons why audiences stream content illegally; be it the...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
by Hiranmoy Lahiri
The article contains spoilers
Godzilla (Gojira), the beloved fictional movie monster, is a favorite among viewers. Since 1954, Godzilla has been wreaking havoc on screens, terrifying and delighting audiences. The genesis of this creature can be traced back to something profoundly serious and devastating: thermonuclear weapons and the tangible threats they pose to humanity.
The first instalment in the series was “Godzilla” (1954), directed by Ishirō Honda and produced by Toho Studios. Going beyond a simple horror/monster movie, it drew inspiration from a real-life event involving the ‘Lucky Dragon No. 5' (Daigo Fukuryū Maru) tuna fishing boat. This vessel was navigating in waters near the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, not far from the area where the American military had chosen to conduct a test of a hydrogen bomb (a thermonuclear device). The United States government had predicted that the area would be safe, but the power...
The article contains spoilers
Godzilla (Gojira), the beloved fictional movie monster, is a favorite among viewers. Since 1954, Godzilla has been wreaking havoc on screens, terrifying and delighting audiences. The genesis of this creature can be traced back to something profoundly serious and devastating: thermonuclear weapons and the tangible threats they pose to humanity.
The first instalment in the series was “Godzilla” (1954), directed by Ishirō Honda and produced by Toho Studios. Going beyond a simple horror/monster movie, it drew inspiration from a real-life event involving the ‘Lucky Dragon No. 5' (Daigo Fukuryū Maru) tuna fishing boat. This vessel was navigating in waters near the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, not far from the area where the American military had chosen to conduct a test of a hydrogen bomb (a thermonuclear device). The United States government had predicted that the area would be safe, but the power...
- 5/10/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
There’s no doubt that Takashi Yamazaki’s last year epic film Godzilla Minus One was quite a big win everywhere it would go. Released in late 2023, the movie was quick to garner $115 million worldwide with the initial budget of only $12 million and eventually even multiplied its grand success by landing an impressive score of 98% from both critics and viewers.
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is leading the piracy charts. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office (Domestic): Scores...
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office (Domestic): Scores...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Godzilla Minus One proved that even with a limited budget, one can produce an award-winning and top-quality film. Unfortunately, the movie also had a limited theatrical run in selected countries which was quite disappointing to many fans.
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
With an enduring saga that spans seven decades since its conception, involving stories that function as parables of the atomic age, pointing out the follies and hubris of humankind, Godzilla can very well be perceived as a key figure in the mythos of a postmodern world. Like the gods of Hindu mythology, the nuclear monster has been reincarnated through generations with renewed symbolism. Beginning as a condemnation of nuclear warfare, transforming into a personification of nature’s fury and vengeance upon humanity, eventually becoming representative of the wrath of the souls who have been wronged on the battlefield, and later on Godzilla also acted as a critique of the response of the government’s absolute negligence towards their people. In Toho’s latest venture revolving around the iconic kaiju, Godzilla Minus One, the beast is an embodiment of survivor’s guilt, an embodiment of an old world order that shackles...
- 5/5/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The original 1954 "Godzilla" film may look a bit worn 70 years after its release, but one aspect of the movie is still capable of reaching across time and space to rattle the nerves of modern moviegoers: that famous kaiju roar. Ishirō Honda's groundbreaking film brought its eponymous creature to life with a screeching, discordant sound that sends tingles down the spine, and it's a noise that the latest Toho Studios masterpiece, the critically acclaimed "Godzilla Minus One," aimed to emulate and expand upon.
In an interview with A Frame, the sound team behind the Oscar-winning film explained exactly how they put together the new Godzilla roar, a stunning noise that punctuated the film's first trailer and sounds even better in context. According to writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, he and the sound team decided to create the latest roar in part by replaying the original audio in a space that would allow for major echoes and reverberations.
In an interview with A Frame, the sound team behind the Oscar-winning film explained exactly how they put together the new Godzilla roar, a stunning noise that punctuated the film's first trailer and sounds even better in context. According to writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, he and the sound team decided to create the latest roar in part by replaying the original audio in a space that would allow for major echoes and reverberations.
- 4/26/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Last year’s Godzilla Minus One received many accolades and acclaim worldwide for its treatment of the kaiju genre. It became the first Godzilla film to win an Oscar after the Takashi Yamazaki film received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film was also commercially successful, earning over $115 million against a $15 million budget.
While the film has been one of the most popular releases of 2023, it took almost six months for it to debut on streaming. Amazon Prime Video announced that Godzilla Minus One would be streaming on the platform from May 3. However, there is a catch. The movie would reportedly only stream in Japan, which might lead to many fans watching it illegally.
Godzilla Minus One Will Stream On Prime Video From May 3 A still from Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki’s masterpiece Godzilla Minus One received acclaim from fans around the world due to its VFX and storytelling.
While the film has been one of the most popular releases of 2023, it took almost six months for it to debut on streaming. Amazon Prime Video announced that Godzilla Minus One would be streaming on the platform from May 3. However, there is a catch. The movie would reportedly only stream in Japan, which might lead to many fans watching it illegally.
Godzilla Minus One Will Stream On Prime Video From May 3 A still from Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki’s masterpiece Godzilla Minus One received acclaim from fans around the world due to its VFX and storytelling.
- 4/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in worldwide theaters may have reminded fans of the late Lance Reddick. Although the actor did not have a huge part in the franchise, director Adam Wingard hoped to give him a more significant role and even work with him in future installments.
Lance Reddick in John Wick
The famed star passed away unexpectedly in 2023, leaving his fans devastated as they won’t see him any longer in the MonsterVerse. What’s even more upsetting is the fact that he had many omitted scenes in the previous film.
Godzilla x Kong Director Says Lance Reddick Had a Bigger Role
Lance Reddick in Godzilla vs Kong
During his interview with GamesRadar, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed Lance Reddick was supposed to have more airtime than he did in Godzilla vs. Kong. He explained why he had to cut some of his scenes.
“Originally,...
Lance Reddick in John Wick
The famed star passed away unexpectedly in 2023, leaving his fans devastated as they won’t see him any longer in the MonsterVerse. What’s even more upsetting is the fact that he had many omitted scenes in the previous film.
Godzilla x Kong Director Says Lance Reddick Had a Bigger Role
Lance Reddick in Godzilla vs Kong
During his interview with GamesRadar, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed Lance Reddick was supposed to have more airtime than he did in Godzilla vs. Kong. He explained why he had to cut some of his scenes.
“Originally,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Recently, Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" made Academy Award history by winning the Best Visual Effects category, becoming the first film in the decade-spanning franchise to win an Oscar. An absolutely deserved win aside, it is one that feels both unexpected and a long time coming, with the future of the kaiju looking brighter than ever. One of the reasons why "Godzilla Minus One" is such an impactful entry can be chalked up to how humanity bands together to defeat a mammoth, indestructible force while also dealing with a socio-political situation that mirrors some of the bleakest moments in Japanese history. It is a film that ventures way beyond the spectacle of an incomprehensible beast stomping around without any regard for human lives, with the focus often shifting to the intricate inner lives of everyday citizens working together to achieve the impossible.
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,...
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ruling the world, thanks to a huge $194 million box office weekend, the MonsterVerse has never been so mighty. As speculation for a third Godzilla-versus-Kong movie is underway, it is time to talk about the best parts of the kaiju-centered universe: the monster battles.
While Kong had a share of bare-knuckle brawls, Godzilla faced numerous foes, with most of them nearly outmatching the fearsome lizard. It only begs the question: if they can beat Godzilla, can they also beat Kong? Here are five of Godzilla’s enemies that can defeat Kong in a battle:
1. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah is the best Kaiju to start since he is popularly regarded as Godzilla’s nemesis. First appearing in his titular 1964 movie, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, the alien dragon made a strong impression as the Earth’s next greatest...
While Kong had a share of bare-knuckle brawls, Godzilla faced numerous foes, with most of them nearly outmatching the fearsome lizard. It only begs the question: if they can beat Godzilla, can they also beat Kong? Here are five of Godzilla’s enemies that can defeat Kong in a battle:
1. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah is the best Kaiju to start since he is popularly regarded as Godzilla’s nemesis. First appearing in his titular 1964 movie, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, the alien dragon made a strong impression as the Earth’s next greatest...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ramon Paolo Zabala Alfar
- FandomWire
Apple is betting bigger on the Godzilla business.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
- 4/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire shattered box office expectations and overperformed in its opening weekend. While most critics have not enjoyed the film. audiences are lapping it up and celebrating the reunion of Godzilla and Kong and their team-up to face a terrifying new threat. The Monsterverse continues its success streak and is not stopping anytime soon.
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
- 4/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has created several cinematic moments for moviegoers to behold. While adding the subtle mannerisms of the king of the monsters, Adam Wingard took the ultimate inspiration from his pet cat.
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When Godzilla rises from the depths of the ocean and curls up inside the Colosseum in Rome, that scene particularly reflects the similar mannerisms of a cat. Wingard candidly discussed how his cat inspired him and Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki.
Adam Wingard Explains His Inspiration From Cats Adam Wingard. Credit: CinemaBlend/Yt
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now roaring at the box office with an astounding buzz alongside the movie. While the critics were not in favor of the movie in general, fans have embraced it with open arms, which is well reflected in the soaring box office...
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When Godzilla rises from the depths of the ocean and curls up inside the Colosseum in Rome, that scene particularly reflects the similar mannerisms of a cat. Wingard candidly discussed how his cat inspired him and Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki.
Adam Wingard Explains His Inspiration From Cats Adam Wingard. Credit: CinemaBlend/Yt
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now roaring at the box office with an astounding buzz alongside the movie. While the critics were not in favor of the movie in general, fans have embraced it with open arms, which is well reflected in the soaring box office...
- 4/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is roaring at the box office while receiving praise from the audience despite the mixed reactions from critics. As the movie is heading to create a box-office legacy as the newest addition to the iconic MonsterVerse, the Lead Creature Designer of the film Jared Krichevsky debunked one misconception about the movie.
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The Adam Wingard movie is making a huge splash among fans, primarily for the stunning visuals and CGI, but the new rose-colored Godzilla has baffled fans as it left them wondering the reason behind it.
Lead Creature Designer For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Revealed Details Of The Godzilla’s Color
Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
Right after the success of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire revered the essence of the Monsterverse narrative,...
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The Adam Wingard movie is making a huge splash among fans, primarily for the stunning visuals and CGI, but the new rose-colored Godzilla has baffled fans as it left them wondering the reason behind it.
Lead Creature Designer For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Revealed Details Of The Godzilla’s Color
Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
Right after the success of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire revered the essence of the Monsterverse narrative,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
As some of the lists of the previous years were not on par with the ones we have been publishing lately, we decided to take a closer look at some of the years that were not as covered at the time. In that fashion, here is a list with the 50 of the Best Asian movies of 2015, in completely random order.
1. Monster Hunt
Raman Hui evidently shot a film to indulge every demographic category in the country. In that fashion, the movie entails elements of RPGs, comics, martial arts, comedy, musicals, romance, some drama and a plethora of action scenes. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
on Amazon by clicking on the image below 2. Spl 2: A Time for Consequences
The action scenes are magnificent, with Tony Jaa as Chatchai and Wu Jing as Kit giving their best selves. Furthermore, the film excels in the technical department, both in cinematography and special effects,...
1. Monster Hunt
Raman Hui evidently shot a film to indulge every demographic category in the country. In that fashion, the movie entails elements of RPGs, comics, martial arts, comedy, musicals, romance, some drama and a plethora of action scenes. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
on Amazon by clicking on the image below 2. Spl 2: A Time for Consequences
The action scenes are magnificent, with Tony Jaa as Chatchai and Wu Jing as Kit giving their best selves. Furthermore, the film excels in the technical department, both in cinematography and special effects,...
- 4/1/2024
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
In a world where superhero films and features have dominated the box office for years, Kaiju movies are coming to take center stage in recent times. Just days ago it was the Japanese kaiju tale Godzilla Minus One that rocked the cinematic world with its brilliant storyline and even more amazing graphics, bagging the Best Visual Effects Oscar in the process. And now it is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Godzilla Minus One
The newest edition to the Monsterverse, the movie has had a spectacular opening at the box office, and if the box office details hold any weight, a new age of Kaiju films might be upon us.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Is Yet Another Brilliant Kaiju Entry
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The Kaiju movies in the past years might not have performed as well but come 2023, the mythos has done...
Godzilla Minus One
The newest edition to the Monsterverse, the movie has had a spectacular opening at the box office, and if the box office details hold any weight, a new age of Kaiju films might be upon us.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Is Yet Another Brilliant Kaiju Entry
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The Kaiju movies in the past years might not have performed as well but come 2023, the mythos has done...
- 4/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Fantasy can cross over into several genres where you wouldn’t expect it to be found. Horror is one, of course; I dare you to watch Pan’s Labyrinth and not tell me it’s a horrific fantasy. But another is Science Fiction. Sci-Fi and Fantasy go hand in claw, and no more so than when it comes to Godzilla and his family of monsters.
In this edition of Fantasizing About Fantasy Films, we’re doing something a little different. We’re going with the new modern classic Godzilla Minus One. The return of the King of the Monsters from his home country of Japan and an origin story never previously witnessed. Prepare to be amazed as we see a Godzilla story told in a way that will surprise you, and which became one of the biggest hits of 2023 as we fly toward the monster in Godzilla Minus One.
Godzilla is,...
In this edition of Fantasizing About Fantasy Films, we’re doing something a little different. We’re going with the new modern classic Godzilla Minus One. The return of the King of the Monsters from his home country of Japan and an origin story never previously witnessed. Prepare to be amazed as we see a Godzilla story told in a way that will surprise you, and which became one of the biggest hits of 2023 as we fly toward the monster in Godzilla Minus One.
Godzilla is,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series that released on March 29th, 2024 in theaters worldwide. The Kaiju movie follows Godzilla and Kong as they reunite to fight an unknown threat hidden within the Earth that poses grave danger to humans and Titans alike.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The film also introduces pivotal characters like Skar King, Suko, and Shimo to the MonsterVerse. While the action thriller is receiving mixed responses especially from many critics who don’t seem too impressed, the narrative seems to have struck a chord with fans across the world. The film’s CinemaScore rating after the opening weekend is proof of this.
Fans Seem To Dig Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Judging By Its CinemaScore Rating
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series, released this weekend worldwide.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The film also introduces pivotal characters like Skar King, Suko, and Shimo to the MonsterVerse. While the action thriller is receiving mixed responses especially from many critics who don’t seem too impressed, the narrative seems to have struck a chord with fans across the world. The film’s CinemaScore rating after the opening weekend is proof of this.
Fans Seem To Dig Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Judging By Its CinemaScore Rating
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series, released this weekend worldwide.
- 3/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has hit the theatres and reviews from the newest project of the MonsterVerse franchise hit an all-time low, despite the project featuring second-best previews ever. While certain fans are utterly disgusted with Adam Wingard’s latest project, some are satisfied with the film. However, the newest addition to the franchise has the second worst reviews for the film standing at an all-time low of 56% at Rotten Tomatoes.
Scar King in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
While the film was entertaining to watch, the critics did not agree with the viewers, as the newest film failed to make any new approach to the film which prevents it from showcasing a fascinating plot from metamorphosing into something better. However, ardent fans of the franchise believe otherwise because they believe that the low score is a result of the film constantly being compared with Godzilla Minus One.
Scar King in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
While the film was entertaining to watch, the critics did not agree with the viewers, as the newest film failed to make any new approach to the film which prevents it from showcasing a fascinating plot from metamorphosing into something better. However, ardent fans of the franchise believe otherwise because they believe that the low score is a result of the film constantly being compared with Godzilla Minus One.
- 3/29/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
And while Oppenheimer might not be Christopher Nolan’s best movie, as many fans of the director’s work agree, it is certainly his most acclaimed one. Oppenheimer has definitely been the hit movie of 2023 and has won numerous awards, among which are seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Downey. And while most of the world saw Oppenheimer back in 2023, there is one major market that did not show the movie at the time – Japan – but the movie has finally been released in Japanese theaters as well, an incredible eight months after its original premiere.
The reasons for Oppenheimer not being released in Japan last year are quite clear. Japan was the first country to suffer an atomic attack in history. American bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are one of the worst war crimes ever committed in history, and...
The reasons for Oppenheimer not being released in Japan last year are quite clear. Japan was the first country to suffer an atomic attack in history. American bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are one of the worst war crimes ever committed in history, and...
- 3/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Oppenheimer finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.
Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project.
“What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win,” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organization and he saw Oppenheimer at a preview event. “During the whole movie, I was waiting and waiting for the...
Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project.
“What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win,” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organization and he saw Oppenheimer at a preview event. “During the whole movie, I was waiting and waiting for the...
- 3/29/2024
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There will be many comparisons in the next day or three between Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki’s shockingly beautiful and elegiac epic about a giant lizard triggering nationwide trauma for a country in ruins, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the newest monster smash up between the Big G and the Ape from Skull Island. But right at the top, every reader should recognize this is a fruitless exercise; a contrast as meaningful as pondering the differences between a genuine Oscar winner and a Saturday morning cartoon.
For make no mistake, Godzilla x Kong is a cartoon. I’m told the film technically qualifies as live action, too, because Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens appear in front of some blue screens (and presumably to pick up hefty paychecks for their troubles). But I still don’t entirely believe it. Flesh and blood actors might float by to spout exposition,...
For make no mistake, Godzilla x Kong is a cartoon. I’m told the film technically qualifies as live action, too, because Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens appear in front of some blue screens (and presumably to pick up hefty paychecks for their troubles). But I still don’t entirely believe it. Flesh and blood actors might float by to spout exposition,...
- 3/28/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Takashi Yamazaki, the Japanese filmmaker behind Oscar-winning smash hit “Godzilla Minus One,” has signed with CAA for representation.
“Godzilla Minus One,” on which Yamazaki served as writer, director and VFX supervisor, earned the first-ever nomination and win for a Japanese production in the VFX category at the Academy Awards earlier this month. The film beat strong contenders such as “The Creator,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Napoleon.” The Oscar win also marked the second time in 55 years that a director won the VFX award.
“Godzilla Minus One” also became the third-highest grossing foreign language feature in the U.S. box office history.
Budgeted at $15 million, the film follows former Kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Kamiki Ryunosuke), who grapples with survivor’s guilt following World War II and the trauma of having been attacked by Godzilla. While he manages to build a life for his newfound family,...
“Godzilla Minus One,” on which Yamazaki served as writer, director and VFX supervisor, earned the first-ever nomination and win for a Japanese production in the VFX category at the Academy Awards earlier this month. The film beat strong contenders such as “The Creator,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Napoleon.” The Oscar win also marked the second time in 55 years that a director won the VFX award.
“Godzilla Minus One” also became the third-highest grossing foreign language feature in the U.S. box office history.
Budgeted at $15 million, the film follows former Kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Kamiki Ryunosuke), who grapples with survivor’s guilt following World War II and the trauma of having been attacked by Godzilla. While he manages to build a life for his newfound family,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
You asked, and Adam Wingard listened.
Coming off of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the filmmaker was keenly aware that critics and audiences wanted even more focus on the MonsterVerse titans, so his sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, features multiple long stretches of runtime that’s exclusively titans, namely Kong and his journey. The giant ape is the main character of Warners’ fifth MonsterVerse film, and Wingard was able to pull off this more titan-heavy story by keeping his cast of human characters to a helpful minimum.
“In the development phase, my motto was ‘simplicity is key.’ And so I knew that if we created a smaller cast, we could create a more intimate story,” Wingard tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We can still spend time with [the human characters], and at the same time, we can spend more time with the monsters and not shortchange one or the other.”
The human drama...
Coming off of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the filmmaker was keenly aware that critics and audiences wanted even more focus on the MonsterVerse titans, so his sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, features multiple long stretches of runtime that’s exclusively titans, namely Kong and his journey. The giant ape is the main character of Warners’ fifth MonsterVerse film, and Wingard was able to pull off this more titan-heavy story by keeping his cast of human characters to a helpful minimum.
“In the development phase, my motto was ‘simplicity is key.’ And so I knew that if we created a smaller cast, we could create a more intimate story,” Wingard tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We can still spend time with [the human characters], and at the same time, we can spend more time with the monsters and not shortchange one or the other.”
The human drama...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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