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4K Remaster Of Gojira Trom 1954 To Premiere At Alamo Drafthouse On Godzilla Day

October 8, 2021

Godzilla’s 67th birthday is going to kick off in a kaiju-sized way come Godzilla Day in November. As part of the celebration, the 4K restoration of the 1954 film that started it all premieres at the home of boo...

Japanese VFX Artist Shares Stunning Godzilla vs Gamera Proof Of Concept

JB Augustine

September 7, 2021

Movies

Though he's met his match on more than one occasion, Godzilla is notorious for his rumbles with other monsters. Source: Godzilla, King of the Monsters (2019), Legendary Pictures Related: Godzilla vs. Kon...

Quentin Tarantino Has A Pitch For A Godzilla Film, Would Turn Toho’s Star Titan Into A Literal God

JB Augustine

May 13, 2021

Movies

Quentin Tarantino of Pulp Fiction fame isn’t the first filmmaker who comes to mind when you think about who might be best for bringing Daikaiju to life - as influenced as he is by Asian cinema. Source: Kill...

Netflix Debuts New Trailer for Godzilla Singular Point

JB Augustine

April 14, 2021

Television

Ahead of its American premiere, Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Godzilla Singular Point's Western release. Source: Godzilla Singular Point trailer, Netflix Anime Related: Director Adam Wingard Expl...

Japanese Government Clarifies That Aim Of Current Cosplay Copyright Debate “Is Not To Restrict Any Cosplay Activities”

Spencer Baculi

March 14, 2021

Cosplay

Earlier this year, the announcement by Suga Cabinet Minister of the State Shinji Inoue that the Japanese government intended to review the laws regarding copyright and fair use in regards to cosplay led various...

Godzilla’s Look in Upcoming Singular Point Anime Fully Revealed

JB Augustine

February 14, 2021

Anime, Television

After only seeing glimpses of at his final look over the past few months, the full design for Godzilla, or Goji, in the upcoming Netflix anime Singular Point has finally been revealed. Related Rumor: God...

Japanese Government Debating Stricter Copyright Laws For Commercial Cosplayers

Spencer Baculi

February 3, 2021

Cosplay

One of the most popular forms of fan expression and creativity could soon find itself facing new regulations, as the Japanese government is currently in the midst of reviewing how to properly enforce its copyri...

Flashback: The 1960s Batman vs Godzilla Cinematic Showdown That Almost Was

JB Augustine

December 18, 2020

Movies

Batman v Superman. Captain America: Civil War. Godzilla vs. Kong. Even if the substance doesn't quite sizzle as spectacularly as the style, bringing heroes together for a crossover is a no-brainer that reaps a ...

France Bans Access to Popular Hentai Outlet Nhentai, Claims “Site Contains Images of Child Porn”

Spencer Baculi

November 22, 2020

Censorship, Manga

In the latest move by a world government against anime and manga, the French government has begun to restrict access to popular hentai outlet Nhentai, with a new government redirect page warning that the variou...

Gamera Filmography Being Re-released in New Blu-ray Box Sets

JB Augustine

October 27, 2020

Movies

Gamera is coming. Not for a new release for the first time in 15 years, but for new Blu-ray box sets containing the flying fire-breathing turtle's entire filmography. Arrow Video is releasing two sets, o...

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