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
Characters are more often associated with their iconographies, which provide them with an enduring legacy through the ages. When readers think of Sherlock Holmes, the pipe and the iconic hat immediately come to mind; the bat insignia is a cue to Gotham’s caped crusader; and similarly, the mention of Godzilla always evokes the mental image of the atomic monster unleashing its fierce, nuclear-powered breath—akin to the fire-breathing dragons of ancient mythology.
Atomic Breath has been an integral part of the big G’s identity since the character’s first appearance and has been showcased in almost all of Toho Studio’s 30+ cinematic ventures involving Godzilla. Irrespective of the tone and treatment of the movie, whether it’s the campy fun of the Showa era or the grounded, dark approach of the present Reiwa era, makers have always made sure that each version of Godzilla asserts their individuality through their respective atomic breath.
Atomic Breath has been an integral part of the big G’s identity since the character’s first appearance and has been showcased in almost all of Toho Studio’s 30+ cinematic ventures involving Godzilla. Irrespective of the tone and treatment of the movie, whether it’s the campy fun of the Showa era or the grounded, dark approach of the present Reiwa era, makers have always made sure that each version of Godzilla asserts their individuality through their respective atomic breath.
- 5/7/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
It's official: The "Godzilla" franchise has a new king. On its sixth weekend in theaters, director Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" managed to overtake 2014's "Godzilla" at the global box office. In doing so, it now ranks as the highest-grossing movie in the history of the franchise, which dates back 70 years to the original 1954 kaiju classic that started it all.
Warner Bros. and Legendary's "The New Empire" added $4.5 million domestically over the weekend, landing at number six on the charts behind Sony's new horror movie "Tarot" ($6.5 million). That gives the latest entry in the MonsterVerse franchise a $188.1 million domestic haul to go with $359.1 million overseas for a grand total of $547.2 million worldwide. That number is made all the more sweet given the film's surprisingly reasonable $135 million budget. This total officially puts it above director Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" ($529 million), which kicked off this incarnation of the franchise a decade ago.
Warner Bros. and Legendary's "The New Empire" added $4.5 million domestically over the weekend, landing at number six on the charts behind Sony's new horror movie "Tarot" ($6.5 million). That gives the latest entry in the MonsterVerse franchise a $188.1 million domestic haul to go with $359.1 million overseas for a grand total of $547.2 million worldwide. That number is made all the more sweet given the film's surprisingly reasonable $135 million budget. This total officially puts it above director Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" ($529 million), which kicked off this incarnation of the franchise a decade ago.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The 27th feature film of Detective Conan film series, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing 10.5 billion yen in box office revenue, attracting over 7.32 million audience, within just 22 days of its release.
This marks the first time in Japanese anime film history that a franchise has achieved 10 billion yen for two consecutive films.
The film’s distributor, Toho, highlighted the exceptional pace at which it reached this milestone, surpassing the previous film, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine, which achieved the same feat in 24 days.
“The film continues its rapid advance without losing momentum, and is aiming to break all previous records,” Toho stated.
Regarding the film’s reception, the distributor said, “This work, which is packed with all three pillars of mystery, love comedy, and action, has people discovering new things every time they watch it, and many people are making repeat visits to the cinema.
This marks the first time in Japanese anime film history that a franchise has achieved 10 billion yen for two consecutive films.
The film’s distributor, Toho, highlighted the exceptional pace at which it reached this milestone, surpassing the previous film, Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine, which achieved the same feat in 24 days.
“The film continues its rapid advance without losing momentum, and is aiming to break all previous records,” Toho stated.
Regarding the film’s reception, the distributor said, “This work, which is packed with all three pillars of mystery, love comedy, and action, has people discovering new things every time they watch it, and many people are making repeat visits to the cinema.
- 5/4/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The Detective Conan movie franchise has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing a total of 100 million viewers in Japan. This remarkable feat is attributed to the 27th film in the series, “Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram,” garnering over 6.44 million viewers and 9.2 billion yen in just 18 days.
In doing so, Detective Conan becomes the third franchise in Japan to achieve the feat of 100 million tickets sold after Doraemon and Godzilla.
Distributor Toho highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing that reaching 100 million with the 27th film is the fastest record in history.
“The number of 100 million people is close to Japan’s population and is truly a remarkable achievement worthy of being called a national work. In addition, surpassing 100 million people is a record following the movies ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Godzilla’ series, but surpassing it with the 27th instalment is the fastest record in history!“
To celebrate this landmark occasion, a commemorative video has been released,...
In doing so, Detective Conan becomes the third franchise in Japan to achieve the feat of 100 million tickets sold after Doraemon and Godzilla.
Distributor Toho highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing that reaching 100 million with the 27th film is the fastest record in history.
“The number of 100 million people is close to Japan’s population and is truly a remarkable achievement worthy of being called a national work. In addition, surpassing 100 million people is a record following the movies ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Godzilla’ series, but surpassing it with the 27th instalment is the fastest record in history!“
To celebrate this landmark occasion, a commemorative video has been released,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Exclusive: Artist International Group has signed renowned Japanese filmmaker Ryuhei Kitamura for representation.
First coming onto the scene in Japan with his ultra-violent zombie samurai action flick Versus, Kitamura directed his first English-language feature with the Bradley Cooper-led The Midnight Meat Train, an adaptation of the Clive Barker novel for Lakeshore Entertainment and Lionsgate.
Previously, Kitamura has helmed manga adaptations including the sci-fi actioner Alive; an epic samurai action pic based on Yu Koyama’s Aragami; Lupin the Third for Toho and Kadokawa; and The Three Sisters of Tenmasouinn. In television, Kitamura created the hit series Sky High before going on to direct a feature adaptation. Other notable credits include the 50th anniversary film Godzilla Final Wars, directing the narrative scenes in the bestselling video game Metal Gear Solid: The Twins Snakes, and his latest Japanese film, Love Death.
Additional English-language credits for Kitamura include Pathé’s No One Lives starring Luke Evans,...
First coming onto the scene in Japan with his ultra-violent zombie samurai action flick Versus, Kitamura directed his first English-language feature with the Bradley Cooper-led The Midnight Meat Train, an adaptation of the Clive Barker novel for Lakeshore Entertainment and Lionsgate.
Previously, Kitamura has helmed manga adaptations including the sci-fi actioner Alive; an epic samurai action pic based on Yu Koyama’s Aragami; Lupin the Third for Toho and Kadokawa; and The Three Sisters of Tenmasouinn. In television, Kitamura created the hit series Sky High before going on to direct a feature adaptation. Other notable credits include the 50th anniversary film Godzilla Final Wars, directing the narrative scenes in the bestselling video game Metal Gear Solid: The Twins Snakes, and his latest Japanese film, Love Death.
Additional English-language credits for Kitamura include Pathé’s No One Lives starring Luke Evans,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
For a full decade now, Warner Bros. and Legendary have been bringing Godzilla and many other classic monsters to the big screen via the MonsterVerse. Beginning with 2014's "Godzilla," this universe has brought Toho's beloved creations — as well as some brand new beasts — to audiences around the world. In stark contrast to 1998's "Godzilla," these Hollywood-produced takes on the long-running franchise have worked like gangbusters as blockbuster crowdpleasers. Five movies (and a TV show) later, the MonsterVerse is showing no signs of slowing down.
While other cinematic universes have come and gone over the years, largely because they bit off more than they could chew, the MonsterVerse has succeeded by being patient and letting audiences be hungry for more. Most recently, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" proved that moviegoers were happy to show up for a big, ridiculous ride just months after the very serious, Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" left theaters.
While other cinematic universes have come and gone over the years, largely because they bit off more than they could chew, the MonsterVerse has succeeded by being patient and letting audiences be hungry for more. Most recently, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" proved that moviegoers were happy to show up for a big, ridiculous ride just months after the very serious, Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" left theaters.
- 4/21/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Makoto Shinkai has etched his name among the fans’ minds with his movies. He delivered one of the greatest-ever anime movies, Your Name, in 2016. Since then, fans have had higher expectations from every movie that his name has been related to. His latest film to hit the theatres was Suzume. It was released in 2022 in Japan and had a worldwide release in 2023.
Regardless of the story, everyone was excited about the film since it was Makoto Shinkai’s creation. It was a fascinating watch, but only a few people know the true inspiration behind the creation of Suzume. The director was inspired by 2011’s Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which was the most powerful earthquake in the history of Japan.
Suzume Holds A Real Life Significance Suzume (Credit: Toho)
Suzume had a worldwide release in 2023. It instantly became one of the most successful anime films, grossing over $300 million worldwide. The film had a deeper meaning.
Regardless of the story, everyone was excited about the film since it was Makoto Shinkai’s creation. It was a fascinating watch, but only a few people know the true inspiration behind the creation of Suzume. The director was inspired by 2011’s Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which was the most powerful earthquake in the history of Japan.
Suzume Holds A Real Life Significance Suzume (Credit: Toho)
Suzume had a worldwide release in 2023. It instantly became one of the most successful anime films, grossing over $300 million worldwide. The film had a deeper meaning.
- 4/12/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Apple TV+ has renewed Monarch: Legacy of Monsters from Legendary Entertainment for a second season.
The streamer has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary, which includes the second season of Monarch and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” 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.”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
The streamer has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary, which includes the second season of Monarch and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” 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.”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Now in its sixth month in Japanese theaters and winning a kaiju-ton of awards, Godzilla Minus One has finally entered Japan's all-time box office charts for the first time. The latest Reiwa-era live-action Godzilla film ties with Despicable Me 3 and Bayside Shakedown 3 at 7.31 billion yen for 99th place. As of April 7, Godzilla Minus One has made 7.31 billion yen (US$50.12 million) since it opened on November 3, 2023. This is the second time a Godzilla film has entered the all-time Japanese box office charts after 2016’s Shin Godzilla , which is sitting at 77th place with 8.25 billion yen. Minus One continues to be the highest-grossing live-action film in Japan of 2023. Related: Godzilla Minus One Wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects Godzilla Minus One opened in Japan on November 3, 2023, before it rolled out internationally on December 1. The film won the Best Visual Effects Academy Award as well as Best Picture, Best Screenplay and more...
- 4/8/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
With a stellar opening weekend in the books for "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the MonsterVerse franchise has passed a significant milestone at the box office. The franchise, which kicked off in 2014 with director Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla," has collectively crossed the $2 billion mark worldwide. Through five films (and a TV show), the series has remained steadily popular, with no signs of audience fatigue whatsoever. Long live the King(s) of the Monsters.
Director Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong" pulled in a very impressive $80 million on its opening weekend, which was a far bigger number than pre-release tracking suggested. That number includes a record-breaking $10 million from Thursday preview screenings. The movie also pulled in $114.8 million internationally, giving it a global opening of $194.8 million. That makes it one of the biggest opening weekends of 2024 overall, right up there with "Dune: Part Two." More importantly, that pushed the MonsterVerse to a...
Director Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong" pulled in a very impressive $80 million on its opening weekend, which was a far bigger number than pre-release tracking suggested. That number includes a record-breaking $10 million from Thursday preview screenings. The movie also pulled in $114.8 million internationally, giving it a global opening of $194.8 million. That makes it one of the biggest opening weekends of 2024 overall, right up there with "Dune: Part Two." More importantly, that pushed the MonsterVerse to a...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" features an epic team-up between the legendary beasts, Godzilla and Kong, underlining the necessity to push aside a millennia-spanning feud to tackle an even greater threat. Firmly rooted in the perspective of the monsters, where most of the storytelling stems from nonverbal, evocative visuals (which are also cool as heck), "Godzilla x Kong" understands the appeal of the monster movie genre -- it's pure spectacle that often tugs at the heartstrings. While it cannot get much simpler than that, the film does a commendable job of pitting two giants against a villain scorned, whose motivations culminate in destroying the world without a second thought about the cost of such an act.
The monster movie franchise is as gargantuan as the beasts that are featured in it, spanning back to 1933's "King Kong," which kickstarted a cultural phenomenon that still feels fresh and fun to this day.
The monster movie franchise is as gargantuan as the beasts that are featured in it, spanning back to 1933's "King Kong," which kickstarted a cultural phenomenon that still feels fresh and fun to this day.
- 3/31/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
This article contains massive Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ending spoilers.
Adam Wingard grew up on the Shōwa era of Godzilla movies. That would be the period of time when Toho Studios produced monster movies during the reign of Emperor Hirohito—so all the kaiju flicks released between 1954 and 1975. This included ones where Godzilla was a scary emblem of nuclear radiation, sure, but more often than not, the Big G spent these decades as a glorified superhero who hung out with pals like Mothra or Anguirus on Monster Island.
“Those were the movies that were playing on daytime television when I was a kid,” Wingard says when he sits down with Den of Geek ahead of the film’s opening weekend. “So that’s where my inspiration from Godzilla really originates.” He even recalls a vivid childhood memory of watching Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) where the evil, robotic Zilla impersonates...
Adam Wingard grew up on the Shōwa era of Godzilla movies. That would be the period of time when Toho Studios produced monster movies during the reign of Emperor Hirohito—so all the kaiju flicks released between 1954 and 1975. This included ones where Godzilla was a scary emblem of nuclear radiation, sure, but more often than not, the Big G spent these decades as a glorified superhero who hung out with pals like Mothra or Anguirus on Monster Island.
“Those were the movies that were playing on daytime television when I was a kid,” Wingard says when he sits down with Den of Geek ahead of the film’s opening weekend. “So that’s where my inspiration from Godzilla really originates.” He even recalls a vivid childhood memory of watching Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) where the evil, robotic Zilla impersonates...
- 3/30/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Iconic characters survive the brunt of time and stay relevant through generations by adapting to new themes and varying treatments—an aspect that is clearly noticeable when we take a look at the seventy-year journey of Godzilla in the pop culture landscape. In a journey that mimics that of another pop culture legend, Batman’s transformation in comics itself, Toho’s Godzilla movies have ranged from originating in grim-dark disaster horror-themed spectacles to pure campy monster battles intended for the amusement of the younger section of the audience to metaphorical sci-fi allegories. Such a variety of treatment has not only made character timeless but has also paved the way for the global popularity of the iconic Kaiju. Which is why we can have a Godzilla movie set as a post-World War II human drama and, within a few months, have another one radically differing in tone as a monster bash-em-up movie,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Adam Wingard's new film "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" has, tonally speaking, strayed far from Gareth Edwards' 2014 MonsterVerse kickoff film "Godzilla." Edwards' film was somber and sad, featuring very little "fun" monster destruction. As the MonserVerse series has progressed, however, it has crept inexorably toward a sillier tone before striking it rich with Wingard's 2021 entry "Godzilla vs. Kong." That film featured a battle between the titular titans, but also a cameo from Mechagodzilla, a monstrous robot extrapolated from the skull of the dead King Ghidorah. "GvK" also featured a fleet of human-built UFOs and a magical portal that led into the Hollow Earth, an unusual underground realm ruled by monsters.
The Hollow Earth idea is straight out of Jules Verne, but the mayhem-forward approach to a Godzilla movie comes from several of Toho's films released in the 1970s. Indeed, many critics and pundits have been comparing "GxK" to the series' Shōwa era,...
The Hollow Earth idea is straight out of Jules Verne, but the mayhem-forward approach to a Godzilla movie comes from several of Toho's films released in the 1970s. Indeed, many critics and pundits have been comparing "GxK" to the series' Shōwa era,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
He may be king of the monsters and headliner of the longest-running film franchise, but Godzilla isn’t exactly a beacon of consistency. He made his premiere in Honda Ishirô’s 1954 classic Godzilla as an allegorical figure, warning of the dangers of nuclear technology, before eventually settling into a drive-in movie star and a hero for children, as well as those young at heart. That’s a somewhat unlikely legacy, especially considering that the original film ends with the creature’s unambiguous death.
Inspired by King Kong’s popularity in Japan, Godzilla’s filmmakers didn’t have the time or resources to execute the stop-motion movie magic that brought Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack’s King Kong to life (the 1933 monster adventure was re-released in Japan in 1952), but their resourcefulness and ingenuity resulted in a different kind of magic. Tsuburaya Eiji’s pioneering use of suitmation was not...
Inspired by King Kong’s popularity in Japan, Godzilla’s filmmakers didn’t have the time or resources to execute the stop-motion movie magic that brought Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack’s King Kong to life (the 1933 monster adventure was re-released in Japan in 1952), but their resourcefulness and ingenuity resulted in a different kind of magic. Tsuburaya Eiji’s pioneering use of suitmation was not...
- 3/29/2024
- by Rob Humanick
- Slant Magazine
It’s been nearly 70 years since Godzilla first step foot on the silver screen with Ishiro Honda’s 1954 opus, Gojira. What started as an allegory about the horrors of the atomic bomb and war has since been reimagined myriad times to cover everything from the awesome forces of nature to geopolitical alliances, the absurdities of consumerism to mankind’s inability to curb pollution. Whether Godzilla is a tragic monster, a defender of earth, or children’s role model, there’s no denying the appeal the Big G has to audiences.
After all, it’s damn entertaining to watch a giant monster stomping around the streets of a metropolis and leaving a path of destruction. Sure, American movies like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms primed American audiences for features of this magnitude. But really, it was Godzilla and the evolution of the IP’s unique genre of films — kaiju...
After all, it’s damn entertaining to watch a giant monster stomping around the streets of a metropolis and leaving a path of destruction. Sure, American movies like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms primed American audiences for features of this magnitude. But really, it was Godzilla and the evolution of the IP’s unique genre of films — kaiju...
- 3/28/2024
- by Kyle Cubr
- bloody-disgusting.com
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" isn't so much a feature film as it is a Joycean stream-of-consciousness ramble escaped from the mind of a sugared-up eight-year-old, his tongue stained with the remnants of Blue Raspberry Warheads, slamming action figures together, roaring to himself in destructive ecstasy. Whereas Wingard's previous Godzilla film -- 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" -- brilliantly embraced the inherent silliness of the monsters' late-'60s Toho entries, "New Empire" tilts full-bore into the realm of Saturday morning cartoons, presenting a brazenly toyetic and visually wild romp that will crack even the hardest of hearts. "Godzilla x Kong" may make a viewer measurably dumber, but golly, that viewer will be entertained.
"Godzilla x Kong" moves so fast as to make one dizzy, and the visuals are so busy that a large caffeinated beverage may be required to keep up. The film climaxes with multiple monsters,...
"Godzilla x Kong" moves so fast as to make one dizzy, and the visuals are so busy that a large caffeinated beverage may be required to keep up. The film climaxes with multiple monsters,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
For all it’s worth, My Hero Academia and Harry Potter are vastly different. Of course, some themes may overlap, but the setting, worldbuilding, and primary characters couldn’t be more distinct. And yet, the internet has found a way to bridge the gap between the two franchises—in one complaint directed specifically at Kohei Horikoshi’s acclaimed superhero Shōnen manga series.
Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./Toho/Bones
A post on X, formerly Twitter, is gaining traction and echoes collective agreement from a group of Mha connoisseurs. It questions series creator Horikoshi’s decision to treat Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki as a part of a trio rather than focusing on the protagonist’s dynamic with Uraraka and Iida, arguably his first two friends at the beginning of his time at U.A. High School.
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Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./Toho/Bones
A post on X, formerly Twitter, is gaining traction and echoes collective agreement from a group of Mha connoisseurs. It questions series creator Horikoshi’s decision to treat Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki as a part of a trio rather than focusing on the protagonist’s dynamic with Uraraka and Iida, arguably his first two friends at the beginning of his time at U.A. High School.
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- 3/27/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Kohei Horikoshi’s commercially successful My Hero Academia—with its enchanting world of quirks, heroes, villains, and shades of grey in between—has entertained a wide range of the population since its serialization in 2014.
It has introduced to readers (and viewers since its anime adaptation in 2016) a plethora of characters to either detest, root for, or merely hang on to as they develop. Among such faces that the series has acquainted its connoisseurs with is the deuteragonist Bakugo Katsuki.
My Hero Academia (2016-present). Credit: Toho/Bones
In taking a gamble with the hot-tempered childhood friend/bully of protagonist Izuku Midoriya, there’s a reason why Horikoshi expected people to react negatively to Bakugo—maybe even hate him.
But the opposite has been the case. The character is always the front-runner in popularity polls and character questionnaires. The turn of events surprised Horikoshi himself. But when asked why this is the case,...
It has introduced to readers (and viewers since its anime adaptation in 2016) a plethora of characters to either detest, root for, or merely hang on to as they develop. Among such faces that the series has acquainted its connoisseurs with is the deuteragonist Bakugo Katsuki.
My Hero Academia (2016-present). Credit: Toho/Bones
In taking a gamble with the hot-tempered childhood friend/bully of protagonist Izuku Midoriya, there’s a reason why Horikoshi expected people to react negatively to Bakugo—maybe even hate him.
But the opposite has been the case. The character is always the front-runner in popularity polls and character questionnaires. The turn of events surprised Horikoshi himself. But when asked why this is the case,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
The 2020s has been a great time to be a kaiju enthusiast so far. With Wbd’s Godzilla vs. Kong finally witnessing the two beloved Kaijus going against each other and Toho earning an Oscar win for Godzilla Minus One, things have been going great for the king of Monsters. And not long after Toho’s accomplishment with Minus One, many are enthralled to witness the sequel to 2021’s Godzilla Vs. Kong, which is set to hit the big screens in a few days.
However, not everyone is cheerful about the forthcoming feature following Millie Bobby Brown’s absence, who has been an integral part of the MonsterVerse releases. Reflecting on the drama surrounding her absence, director Adam Wingard cleared the air on why she wasn’t brought back in the sequel.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Absence Had to Do with Adam Wingard’s Vision for the Sequel Millie Bobby...
However, not everyone is cheerful about the forthcoming feature following Millie Bobby Brown’s absence, who has been an integral part of the MonsterVerse releases. Reflecting on the drama surrounding her absence, director Adam Wingard cleared the air on why she wasn’t brought back in the sequel.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Absence Had to Do with Adam Wingard’s Vision for the Sequel Millie Bobby...
- 3/26/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Despite all odds, The Apothecary Diaries is an anime series that managed to stand out among very tough competition during the Fall 2023 / Winter 2024 season and the series has become a fan-favorite show for more than one reason. Based on an ongoing novel series by Natsu Hyūga, The Apothecary Diaries is a series that managed to capture the hearts of fans around the world, which is why the series has been so popular during its initial run. The first season consisted of 24 episodes and ran from October 22, 2023, to March 24, 2024. Now that the first season is over, we have some great news for you as a second season of The Apothecary Diaries has been confirmed and will be released sometime in 2025.
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Kohei Horikoshi’s Original Planned Ending for My Hero Academia is Anime’s Version of Game of Thrones
As Kohei Horikoshi’s uber-popular Shōnen series, My Hero Academia, slowly inches toward a conclusion, fans hold their breath in anticipation of what’s to come. What could be intriguing for fans to know is that the manga artist is reportedly planning an “even better” finale, given that elements of his originally envisioned ending have been offered to us already.
Before you resort to ‘how’ or ‘where,’ we must jog your memory with respect to the second film in the franchise, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. Spoiler warning before we proceed!
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019). Credit: Toho/Bones
In the animated superhero film, Deku and Bakugo, along with the other U.A. students, stumble upon formidable adversaries at the remote Nabu Island. It’s a cool premise that crescendos into a memorable finale that couldn’t be more heartbreaking.
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Before you resort to ‘how’ or ‘where,’ we must jog your memory with respect to the second film in the franchise, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. Spoiler warning before we proceed!
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019). Credit: Toho/Bones
In the animated superhero film, Deku and Bakugo, along with the other U.A. students, stumble upon formidable adversaries at the remote Nabu Island. It’s a cool premise that crescendos into a memorable finale that couldn’t be more heartbreaking.
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- 3/23/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imagines Toho's famous monsters in mini form, has revealed a new teaser visual (below), a new teaser trailer, and a new cast member. The new season of the series will broadcast in Japan on the TV Tokyo Network on April 3, 2024, as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program. In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again , voice actor Maaya Uchida plays Chibi Minilla . The main voice cast also returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced by Jun Fukuyama Chibi Mechagodzilla voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Chibi Ghidorah voiced by Takuya Eguchi Chibi Mothra voiced by Rie Takahashi Chibi Rodan voiced by Hiro Shimono Chibi Anguirus voiced by ??? Chibi Hedorah voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Chibi Biollante voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro The Twin Fairies voiced by Reina Ueda (Elder Sister) and Akari Kitō (Younger Sister) Chibi...
- 3/19/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" was an unexpectedly large hit in the United States, and currently holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing Japanese-language Godzilla film in U.S. box office history. "Minus One" is also unique in the Godzilla canon in that it affects an optimistic worldview. Several Godzilla movies in the franchise tended to zero in on Godzilla's horrifying nuclear origins, pointing out that the monster is the direct result of atomic testing. Humans were only able to destroy Godzilla in Ishiro Honda's 1954 film "Gojira" by creating a new weapon even more devastating than the atomic bomb. That film is sad and dour and pessimistic. In contrast, "Godzilla Minus One" is about how ingenuity and redemption are still possible after World War II, and that humans needn't be hopeless or obsessed with death. It's okay, "Minus One" argues, to let go of the violence.
"Minus One,...
"Minus One,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Following a delay from its original Fall 2023 window, upcoming anime film Kimi no Iro ( Your Colors ) today announced a new premiere date of August 30, 2024 in Japan with the release of a special trailer and visual. A cast list stacked with newcomers was also revealed, including Sayu Suzukawa as Totsuko Higurashi, Akari Takaishi as Kimi Sakunaga, Taisei Kido as Louis Kagehira and Yui Aragaki as Sister Hiyoko, who are all introduced in the trailer below. 'Color' Visual Naoko Yamada helms the film as director and original creator at studio Science Saru, with a script by Reiko Yoshida ( Liz and the Blue Bird ), soundtrack by Kensuke Ushio ( The Heike Story ) and daisukerichard's original character designs adapted for animation by Takashi Kojima ( Ride Your Wave ), who also serves as animation director. Story inc., which has worked with Makoto Shinkai since Weathering With You , is planning and producing the film with Toho distributing the film in Japan.
- 3/18/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Released in 2023, the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise Godzilla Minus One emerged as a sleeper hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide on an estimated budget of $15 million. The film also garnered significant critical acclaim, including an Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards.
Godzilla Minus One
However, despite its remarkable success, the Japanese movie has been unable to reach a broader audience due to its elusive accessibility. This challenge is believed to have stemmed from the intricate arrangement between Toho and Legendary Entertainment, which remains undisclosed.
The Reason Behind Godzilla Minus One’s Inaccessibility
The Oscar-winning film Godzilla Minus One has left the audience scratching their heads over its inaccessibility despite its acclaimed success. Not only streaming or PVOD releases, a clear HD version of the film is not even available on any of the piracy websites.
A still from Godzilla Minus One
And reports suggest that...
Godzilla Minus One
However, despite its remarkable success, the Japanese movie has been unable to reach a broader audience due to its elusive accessibility. This challenge is believed to have stemmed from the intricate arrangement between Toho and Legendary Entertainment, which remains undisclosed.
The Reason Behind Godzilla Minus One’s Inaccessibility
The Oscar-winning film Godzilla Minus One has left the audience scratching their heads over its inaccessibility despite its acclaimed success. Not only streaming or PVOD releases, a clear HD version of the film is not even available on any of the piracy websites.
A still from Godzilla Minus One
And reports suggest that...
- 3/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It may have taken a full seven decades, but Godzilla is finally an Academy Award winner. Indeed, "Godzilla Minus One" was not only the first movie to be nominated for an Oscar in the franchise's long, storied history, but it also became the first one to win an award on Hollywood's biggest night. The win caps off a truly amazing run for a movie that kind of came out of nowhere to become a genuine breakout mainstream success story. More on that in a moment.
History has been made! Thank you for all of your support! #Oscars #GodzillaMinusOne pic.twitter.com/x5D8r4UZRj
— Godzilla.Official (@Godzilla_Toho) March 11, 2024
Director Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" took home the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Yamazaki was nominated for his work on the film's VFX alongside the rest of his team including Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima. "The...
History has been made! Thank you for all of your support! #Oscars #GodzillaMinusOne pic.twitter.com/x5D8r4UZRj
— Godzilla.Official (@Godzilla_Toho) March 11, 2024
Director Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" took home the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Yamazaki was nominated for his work on the film's VFX alongside the rest of his team including Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima. "The...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Waves of joy were interrupted by a brief struggle with the English language as the euphoric group behind Japan’s Godzilla Minus One accepted the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
As soon as the film’s name was announced as the winner, a large flock of representatives from it jumped in the air from several rows in the back of the Dolby Theatre orchestra, many of them waving miniature monsters in the air in celebration.
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Reading carefully from a piece of paper, Takashi Yamazaki spoke for the group after they took a while to organize themselves onstage. He recalled the “shock” of seeing the first Star Wars film more than 40 years ago and how it started him on his professional path. “The possibility of standing on this stage seemed out of reach,” he said. “But here we stand!”
As...
As soon as the film’s name was announced as the winner, a large flock of representatives from it jumped in the air from several rows in the back of the Dolby Theatre orchestra, many of them waving miniature monsters in the air in celebration.
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Reading carefully from a piece of paper, Takashi Yamazaki spoke for the group after they took a while to organize themselves onstage. He recalled the “shock” of seeing the first Star Wars film more than 40 years ago and how it started him on his professional path. “The possibility of standing on this stage seemed out of reach,” he said. “But here we stand!”
As...
- 3/11/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In the wake of winning eight awards at the Japanese Academy Awards earlier this week, Toho’s box office hit Godzilla Minus One just became an Oscar winner tonight.
Godzilla Minus One has captured the Academy Award for “Best Visual Effects,” with artists Takashi Yamakazi, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima taking home the gold tonight. The film has become the very first Godzilla movie to win an Oscar, a huge win for Kaiju cinema that even John Carpenter is celebrating tonight.
Carpenter tweeted in the wake of the win, “Incredible! Godzilla Minus One wins an Academy Award for special effects. In my lifetime. Fantastic!”
Godzilla Minus One roared its way to over $106 million at the worldwide box office, with a home video release coming soon. A release date is expected in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
Godzilla Is An Oscar Winner!!!
Incredible! Godzilla Minus One wins an Academy Award for special effects.
Godzilla Minus One has captured the Academy Award for “Best Visual Effects,” with artists Takashi Yamakazi, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima taking home the gold tonight. The film has become the very first Godzilla movie to win an Oscar, a huge win for Kaiju cinema that even John Carpenter is celebrating tonight.
Carpenter tweeted in the wake of the win, “Incredible! Godzilla Minus One wins an Academy Award for special effects. In my lifetime. Fantastic!”
Godzilla Minus One roared its way to over $106 million at the worldwide box office, with a home video release coming soon. A release date is expected in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
Godzilla Is An Oscar Winner!!!
Incredible! Godzilla Minus One wins an Academy Award for special effects.
- 3/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Twins themselves, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, took to the stage at the 96th Academy Awards to announce the winner of the Best Visual Effects category, and the honor went to Godzilla Minus One . The film directed by Takashi Yamazaki joins Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron in a historic night for Japanese cinema. Godzilla Minus One beat out competition that includes The Creator , Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 , Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and Napoleon . This is the first Academy Award nomination and the first win for Godzilla. This win falls in the 70th anniversary year of Ishiro Honda's original Godzilla film, which was released in 1954. Related: Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film Godzilla Minus One opened in Japan on November 3, 2023, before it rolled out internationally on December 1. Toho released the film around...
- 3/11/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
“Godzilla Minus One” already made history at the Oscars on January 23 when it became the first film in the Godzilla franchise’s 70 years to be nominated for Best Visual Effects. Now, director Takashi Yamazaki can claim the title of Japan’s first ever winner of the Best Visual Effects Oscar. Even more, this is the first Godzilla film to win an Oscar, period.
Yet even more history was by the Toho Studios production on March 10 at the 96th Academy Awards: director Yamazaki is also the winner of this particular Visual Effects prize, as he also served as the film’s visual effects supervisor. A director winning the Best Visual Effects Academy Award has only happened once more before, with Stanley Kubrick taking the honor in 1969 for “2001: A Space Odyssey” as VFX supervisor on that Best Picture nominee as well. (That’s also the only Oscar Kubrick won in his nearly 50-year-long career.
Yet even more history was by the Toho Studios production on March 10 at the 96th Academy Awards: director Yamazaki is also the winner of this particular Visual Effects prize, as he also served as the film’s visual effects supervisor. A director winning the Best Visual Effects Academy Award has only happened once more before, with Stanley Kubrick taking the honor in 1969 for “2001: A Space Odyssey” as VFX supervisor on that Best Picture nominee as well. (That’s also the only Oscar Kubrick won in his nearly 50-year-long career.
- 3/11/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
While we wait to see if Toho’s Godzilla Minus One will take home the “Visual Effects” Oscar at the Academy Awards this weekend – it’s the only category the film is nominated in – some big news is coming out of Japan this week. The new Godzilla movie was nominated in twelve categories at the Japanese Academy Awards, and it just took most of them home!
Godzilla Minus One dominated eight of the twelve total categories it was nominated in, and most importantly the smash hit monster movie won Best Picture of the year!
The following awards were handed to Godzilla Minus One this week…
Best Picture – Godzilla Minus One Best Screenplay – Takashi Yamazaki Best Supporting Actress – Sakura Ando Best Cinematography – Kozo Shibasaki Best Lighting – Nariyuki Ueda Best Art Direction – Anri Jojo Best Sound – Hisafumi Takeuchi Best Editing – Ryuji Miyajima
Back in 2017, Toho’s previous Godzilla movie Shin Godzilla took...
Godzilla Minus One dominated eight of the twelve total categories it was nominated in, and most importantly the smash hit monster movie won Best Picture of the year!
The following awards were handed to Godzilla Minus One this week…
Best Picture – Godzilla Minus One Best Screenplay – Takashi Yamazaki Best Supporting Actress – Sakura Ando Best Cinematography – Kozo Shibasaki Best Lighting – Nariyuki Ueda Best Art Direction – Anri Jojo Best Sound – Hisafumi Takeuchi Best Editing – Ryuji Miyajima
Back in 2017, Toho’s previous Godzilla movie Shin Godzilla took...
- 3/8/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imagines Toho's famous monsters in mini form, is returning to Japanese airwaves with a new season that will kick off on the TV Tokyo Network on April 3, 2024, as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program. The main cast returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced by Jun Fukuyama Chibi Mechagodzilla voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Chibi Ghidorah voiced by Takuya Eguchi Chibi Mothra voiced by Rie Takahashi Chibi Rodan voiced by Hiro Shimono Chibi Anguirus voiced by ??? Chibi Hedorah voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Chibi Biollante voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro The Twin Fairies voiced by Reina Ueda (Elder Sister) and Akari Kitō (Younger Sister) Chibi Godzilla Raids Again key visual Related: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer Taketo Shinkai directs Chibi Godzilla Raids Again at animation studio Pie in the sky,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
If you want to catch up with Oscar Visual Effects nominee “Godzilla Minus One” before the awards Sunday night, you’ve got exactly one option: Find an Academy member who will invite you to view it on the voters’ portal. For everyone else in the world, you’re out of luck.
Why? Although never confirmed by Toho, it relates to an apparent contractual agreement between Toho, the Japanese studio that created (and still owns rights to) “Godzilla,” and Legendary Entertainment, which licensed the monster character for a series of films released by Warner Bros. Legendary’s latest with Warners, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” fifth in the MonsterVerse franchise, opens wide in the U.S./Canada March 29.
Toho retains the ability to make its own “Godzilla” movies, but with the reported limitation of not releasing them in the same year as a Legendary production. Under that arrangement, “Godzilla Minus One...
Why? Although never confirmed by Toho, it relates to an apparent contractual agreement between Toho, the Japanese studio that created (and still owns rights to) “Godzilla,” and Legendary Entertainment, which licensed the monster character for a series of films released by Warner Bros. Legendary’s latest with Warners, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” fifth in the MonsterVerse franchise, opens wide in the U.S./Canada March 29.
Toho retains the ability to make its own “Godzilla” movies, but with the reported limitation of not releasing them in the same year as a Legendary production. Under that arrangement, “Godzilla Minus One...
- 3/6/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Much like any other long-running franchise, "Godzilla" is filled with a great many would-be projects that never managed to see the light of day. Perhaps no scrapped project featuring the King of the Monsters is more consequential than what is most commonly known as "Godzilla 3-D." The film, which was in development in the early 2000s, was going to be a short filmed for IMAX made with American audiences in mind. It never came to be, but development of the project indirectly led to the creation of the MonsterVerse franchise, which kicked off with 2014's "Godzilla" and is still going strong today.
So, how do we go from theatrically-released short film to blockbuster-sized, American-produced theatrical feature? It's an odd, messy journey, and one that is a little heartbreaking in some ways for both fans and one of the franchise's most unique directors. Namely, Yoshimitsu Banno, who helmed 1971's "Godzilla vs. Hedorah,...
So, how do we go from theatrically-released short film to blockbuster-sized, American-produced theatrical feature? It's an odd, messy journey, and one that is a little heartbreaking in some ways for both fans and one of the franchise's most unique directors. Namely, Yoshimitsu Banno, who helmed 1971's "Godzilla vs. Hedorah,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It has been a few months since we got an update on Godzila Minus One ’s Japanese box office total but today Toho revealed on its Toho Movie Twitter account that the historical epic has surpassed 6 billion yen inside its home country. Director Takashi Yamazaki, who is currently prepping for the Academy Awards in the US, released a comment thanking fans for their support of Minus One. According to Toho, as of March 3 and 122 days in theaters, Godzilla Minus One , including the black and white “without color” screenings, has brought in 6.01 billion yen (US$41.56 million) on the back of 3.92 million tickets sold. This official announcement makes Minus One the highest-grossing live-action Japanese film of 2023, overtaking Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny ’s 5.6 billion yen takings. Director Yamazaki’s comment on the milestone: “The milestone of reaching 6 billion in revenue for our film was a monumental task, but I am immensely...
- 3/4/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
This year, Godzilla celebrates his 70th anniversary as the original, groundbreaking classic "Godzilla" was released in 1954. With all of those decades and dozens of films, it can be tough to break new ground. Well, Adam Wingard did that in 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" when he had the King of the Monsters get down on all fours and go "animalistic" on Kong during the film's climactic battle in Hong Kong. It's not really something we had seen before — at least not in that way — and it was certainly memorable. So, how did Wingard decide to have Godzilla do that in the movie, exactly?
Wingard participated in a Reddit Ama around the release of "Godzilla vs. Kong" back in 2021. A fan asked the director about Godzilla getting down on all fours. Aside from the creative choice, the filmmaker was also asked if Toho had to weigh in on the decision, as it...
Wingard participated in a Reddit Ama around the release of "Godzilla vs. Kong" back in 2021. A fan asked the director about Godzilla getting down on all fours. Aside from the creative choice, the filmmaker was also asked if Toho had to weigh in on the decision, as it...
- 2/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
A new "Jurassic World" movie on the way, and it's happening in a hurry. In the span of just a month, we learned that original "Jurassic Park" writer David Koepp has returned to the franchise to pen this mysterious new entry, Universal Pictures is planning to release the film next summer, and they are looking to begin filming in just a few months. Given that we only learned about the movie's existence several weeks ago, it's all pretty surprising. So, who will be shepherding this project through production? None other than Gareth Edwards.
We recently learned that the filmmaker behind franchise films such as 2014's "Godzilla" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" will occupy the director's chair. It marks the third time that Edwards will helm an installment in a long-running franchise, which is never an easy task. Yet, both times that he stepped up to the plate, Edwards...
We recently learned that the filmmaker behind franchise films such as 2014's "Godzilla" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" will occupy the director's chair. It marks the third time that Edwards will helm an installment in a long-running franchise, which is never an easy task. Yet, both times that he stepped up to the plate, Edwards...
- 2/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse sling-shotted past the competition to dominate the 51st Annie Awards, which were handed out Sunday night at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The Sony Animation sequel snared Best Feature and six other trophies — the same number that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse scored at the 2019 Annies — setting it up as the front-runner for the Animated Feature Oscar next month.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse went on to take Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
Since the Best Animated Feature Oscar category was launched in 2002, 14 of the 21 winners of the Annies’ top feature prize – and seven of the past 11 – went on to claim the golden statuette. Last year followed suit, as Netflix’s Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio triumphed at both trophy shows.
On Sunday, Spider-Man scored wins for Directing, Music, Production Design, Character Design, FX and editing.
Gkids’ Hayao Miyazaki hit The Boy and the Heron...
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse went on to take Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
Since the Best Animated Feature Oscar category was launched in 2002, 14 of the 21 winners of the Annies’ top feature prize – and seven of the past 11 – went on to claim the golden statuette. Last year followed suit, as Netflix’s Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio triumphed at both trophy shows.
On Sunday, Spider-Man scored wins for Directing, Music, Production Design, Character Design, FX and editing.
Gkids’ Hayao Miyazaki hit The Boy and the Heron...
- 2/18/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Grogu in The Mandalorian (Disney+), Godzilla Junior in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (Toho), flerken kitten in The Marvels (Marvel Studios), Wuba in Monster Hunt (Film Rise), Groot in I Am Groot (Disney+)Graphic: The A.V. Club
There’s a lot to talk about in the new...
There’s a lot to talk about in the new...
- 2/16/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Oscar Droughts: How Long Will Bradley Cooper and Diane Warren Have to Wait for Their Academy Awards?
“Always a bridesmaid, never the bride” certainly applies to the plight of 19 of this year’s longest-suffering Academy Award nominees. Spanning all 23 categories, these actors, filmmakers and artisans — including actor Annette Bening, filmmaker Wes Anderson and costume designer Jacqueline West — share a peculiar bond. Collectively, they have racked up an impressive 107 Oscar nominations over the years without once stepping onto the Dolby Theatre stage to deliver an acceptance speech. By comparison, living titans Daniel Day-Lewis, Frances McDormand, Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep have together garnered 47 bids and taken home 13 trophies.
The 96th ceremony may not change the narrative for many of these perennial favorites. Bening, on her fifth nod for “Nyad,” and Mark Ruffalo, rocking out with his fourth mention for “Poor Things,” find themselves in tight races, with Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) way ahead of them. Furthermore, Bening and Ruffalo’s...
The 96th ceremony may not change the narrative for many of these perennial favorites. Bening, on her fifth nod for “Nyad,” and Mark Ruffalo, rocking out with his fourth mention for “Poor Things,” find themselves in tight races, with Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) way ahead of them. Furthermore, Bening and Ruffalo’s...
- 2/15/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It is a good time to be a Godzilla fan. From the surprisingly great Apple TV+ show "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" giving us a fantastic dose of Kurt Russell, to "Godzilla Minus One" not only becoming the first film in the franchise (and the first tokusatsu movie) to be nominated for an Oscar, but also delivering one of the best movies of 2023.
There are also the MonsterVerse movies, which have had their ups and downs. Still, there's no denying the sheer thrills and spectacle "Godzilla vs. Kong" delivered, and there's no denying how exciting the look of King Kong with a mecha gauntlet is in the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."
That film promises to change the hierarchy of power in the MonsterVerse, with footage showing the utter destruction of the Great Pyramids, the introduction of a whole planet of giant apes that apparently have long protected humanity...
There are also the MonsterVerse movies, which have had their ups and downs. Still, there's no denying the sheer thrills and spectacle "Godzilla vs. Kong" delivered, and there's no denying how exciting the look of King Kong with a mecha gauntlet is in the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."
That film promises to change the hierarchy of power in the MonsterVerse, with footage showing the utter destruction of the Great Pyramids, the introduction of a whole planet of giant apes that apparently have long protected humanity...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Toho released a new Godzilla film, titled Godzilla Minus One (read our review Here), in Japan on November 3rd, which happens to be Godzilla Day – the anniversary of the 1954 release of the original Godzilla movie. The film made its way over to the United States in December… and it became the highest grossing live-action Japanese film in North America even before a black and white version was released under the title Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color. Director Takashi Yamazaki has let it be known that he’s interested in making a sequel, and during a new interview with Empire magazine he revealed that he would like to feature some “kaiju vs. kaiju” action in the follow-up, if Toho lets him make it!
Yamazaki said, “I would certainly like to see what the sequel would look like. I know that Shikishima’s war seems over, and we’ve reached this state...
Yamazaki said, “I would certainly like to see what the sequel would look like. I know that Shikishima’s war seems over, and we’ve reached this state...
- 2/14/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When “Godzilla Minus One” writer, director, and visual effects supervisor Takashi Yamazaki was nominated for an Academy Award for visual effects this year, he became the first director to be nominated in that category since Stanley Kubrick for his “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Kubrick won that year — the only Oscar ever awarded to the legendary director — and Yamazaki’s extraordinary work on “Godzilla Minus One” makes it seem likely that he could follow in Kubrick’s footsteps. The film is filled with awe-inspiring images, particularly when it comes to Yamazaki’s conception and execution of his famous title character; the rich texture, detail, and weight he brings to the creature make Godzilla the most convincing and terrifying monster of its type since the dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park.”
Yamazaki credits his triple role as writer, director, and visual effects supervisor with streamlining the process, even if sometimes the director cursed what the writer created.
Yamazaki credits his triple role as writer, director, and visual effects supervisor with streamlining the process, even if sometimes the director cursed what the writer created.
- 2/8/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
The classic Kaiju movie formula may have been invented in America with flicks like King Kong and The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, but at this point everyone’s aware that Japan is the one that perfected the genre. From Godzilla to Gamera, Japanese filmmakers have made these giant creature features part of their national identity, so it stands to reason that the west can’t quite keep up when it comes to traditional Kaiju movies.
Sure, we’re lucky enough to be living through a Kaiju renaissance with Legendary’s Monsterverse and the occasional dark horse like Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, but it’s really difficult for western cinema to capture the cheesy chaos of giant monsters wreaking havoc in densely populated urban environments. Thankfully, there are exceptions to this rule, and I’d argue that there’s one recent blockbuster that actually managed to reach the heights of...
Sure, we’re lucky enough to be living through a Kaiju renaissance with Legendary’s Monsterverse and the occasional dark horse like Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, but it’s really difficult for western cinema to capture the cheesy chaos of giant monsters wreaking havoc in densely populated urban environments. Thankfully, there are exceptions to this rule, and I’d argue that there’s one recent blockbuster that actually managed to reach the heights of...
- 2/8/2024
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
“High and Low” received nominations for the Golden Lion at the 24th Venice Film Festival, and the Best Foreign Film at the 21st Golden Globe Awards. It was also awarded at the Mainichi Film Awards for the Best Film, and for the Best Screenplay. Upon its release in Japan, it earned approximately $1.3 million and became the top-grossing film of 1963.
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The script, written by Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Eijiro Hisaita, and Ryuzo Kikushima, is loosely based on Evan Hunter's novel from 1959, “King's Ransom”. Toho, the film company that Kurosawa was working with at the time, acquired the film rights for $5,000. The first half of the story revolves around Kingo Gondo (Toshiro Mifune), a board member of a Japanese shoe company, facing a critical dilemma. He must decide whether to use his considerable wealth to secure executive control in the company or help his chauffeur,...
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The script, written by Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Eijiro Hisaita, and Ryuzo Kikushima, is loosely based on Evan Hunter's novel from 1959, “King's Ransom”. Toho, the film company that Kurosawa was working with at the time, acquired the film rights for $5,000. The first half of the story revolves around Kingo Gondo (Toshiro Mifune), a board member of a Japanese shoe company, facing a critical dilemma. He must decide whether to use his considerable wealth to secure executive control in the company or help his chauffeur,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Tobiasz Dunin
- AsianMoviePulse
Roland Emmerich's 1998 film "Godzilla" remains of the most widely seen in the Godzilla film series, and also remains one of the most broadly reviled. "Godzilla" is an unapologetically stupid film that has more in common with chintzy Irwin Allen disaster movies from the 1970s than it does with anything Godzilla-related. The film's ubiquitous ad campaign famously touted that "Size Does Matter," a churlish claim, given that the monster in the movie was smaller than any of the Godzillas seen to date. Indeed, the giant iguana-resembling reptile was small enough that it could slip into the subways of New York City and remain hidden for an entire day.
Emmerich's "Godzilla" was initially planned as the first of three Godzilla movies to be made by TriStar pictures, and the studio was willing to spend a lot to make the first entry in their borrowed franchise (borrowed from Toho). The budget...
Emmerich's "Godzilla" was initially planned as the first of three Godzilla movies to be made by TriStar pictures, and the studio was willing to spend a lot to make the first entry in their borrowed franchise (borrowed from Toho). The budget...
- 2/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Japan’s cinema box office edged slightly forward in 2023 after a strong rebound in 2022, but the business remains at levels below record-breaking 2019, which was the last normal year before the Covid pandemic.
Annual figures were released on Tuesday by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren), with the ‘2023’ data idiosyncratically covering the period from the beginning of December 2022 to the end of November.
Ticket sales grew by 2% from 152 million in 2022 to 155 million in 2023. Gross box office in local currency climbed by 4% from JPY213 billion to JPY221 billion. With the Japanese Yen languishing at multi-year lows that was equivalent to $1.5 billion in dollar terms.
The 2023 admissions figure is 20% below 2019’s 195 million. The 2023 gross box office total is 15% below 2019’s JPY261 trillion, which was also a time when the Japanese currency was worth vastly more against the American dollar.
The number of imported and local films arriving in Japanese cinemas was...
Annual figures were released on Tuesday by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren), with the ‘2023’ data idiosyncratically covering the period from the beginning of December 2022 to the end of November.
Ticket sales grew by 2% from 152 million in 2022 to 155 million in 2023. Gross box office in local currency climbed by 4% from JPY213 billion to JPY221 billion. With the Japanese Yen languishing at multi-year lows that was equivalent to $1.5 billion in dollar terms.
The 2023 admissions figure is 20% below 2019’s 195 million. The 2023 gross box office total is 15% below 2019’s JPY261 trillion, which was also a time when the Japanese currency was worth vastly more against the American dollar.
The number of imported and local films arriving in Japanese cinemas was...
- 1/30/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The Japanese box office rose 3.9% to $1.5bn (¥221.5bn) in 2023, led by local anime features, Hollywood blockbusters and monster film Godzilla Minus One.
Cinema admissions were up 2.3% to 155.5 million, according to data published Tuesday by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren). The figures are the biggest since pre-pandemic 2019, when the gross box office was $1.64bn (¥242bn) from 195 million admissions.
The country remains the world’s third largest box office territory behind North America and China.
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Some 556 imported films accounted for a 33% market share in 2023, slightly up on last year’s 31%, and took $497m...
Cinema admissions were up 2.3% to 155.5 million, according to data published Tuesday by the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren). The figures are the biggest since pre-pandemic 2019, when the gross box office was $1.64bn (¥242bn) from 195 million admissions.
The country remains the world’s third largest box office territory behind North America and China.
Scroll down for the top 20 titles
Some 556 imported films accounted for a 33% market share in 2023, slightly up on last year’s 31%, and took $497m...
- 1/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
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