Filming for Godzilla has officially began

[Septimus]

The best thing about the 1998 version was the puff daddy music video, does anybody know where I can find that by the way.

[FrighT MasteR]

The best thing about the 1998 version was the puff daddy music video, does anybody know where I can find that by the way.

www.youtube.com

[Septimus]

The last time I searched for it on you tube I couldn't find it, however it's on there now.

[Septimus]

Hope they include other giant monsters for Godzilla to fight!

[CountOrlok]

Toho has given permission for this as well as the 1998 version, and will be getting a piece of the pie. Because what started out as an anti-war/ anti-nuke allegory has turned into a universally recognizable franchise and cash cow.

And Japanese publishers have done Manga retellings on classic Marvel characters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_The_Manga
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men:_The_Manga
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk:_The_Manga

Oh and Batman:
http://boingboing.net/2008/10/29/bat...e-lost-ja.html

Yeah, but they're just comic books lol. The whole thing with Godzilla is tied to the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This is a retcon. It's not going to be Godzilla, but a cheap imitation. It's like putting Batman in Tokyo lol.

[choptop2]

My point is, why can't they just create their own character? Why use the name Godzilla (I know - marketing value).

I'm sure the Japanese have copied Batman and Superman, but created their characters inspired by them.

Toho has given permission for this as well as the 1998 version, and will be getting a piece of the pie. Because what started out as an anti-war/ anti-nuke allegory has turned into a universally recognizable franchise and cash cow.

And Japanese publishers have done Manga retellings on classic Marvel characters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_The_Manga
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men:_The_Manga
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk:_The_Manga

Oh and Batman:
http://boingboing.net/2008/10/29/bat...e-lost-ja.html

Yeah, but they're just comic books lol. The whole thing with Godzilla is tied to the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This is a retcon. It's not going to be Godzilla, but a cheap imitation. It's like putting Batman in Tokyo lol.

Lights Out, Raymond!

Take your foot out of your mouth and go to bed.

[CountOrlok]

Lights Out, Raymond!

Take your foot out of your mouth and go to bed.

But they don't call them Batman or Superman, do they? If Japan bought the rights to Batman or Superman and made a movie which had almost nothing to do with Batman or Superman, fans would be crying the world over... I guess only Hollywood can rape iconic characters..

[choptop2]

But they don't call them Batman or Superman, do they?

Those things I posted, the purple things with that start with http... They're called Links.

Back to Bed!

[Chief Falling Rock]

the best thing that came out of the original IMO was the cartoon, where he did fight other monsters. It was a pretty fun show. They even brought back the dead one from the movie as a mecha Godzilla

[lostforever]

Can't wait. They definitely can't do worse than the 1998 pos.

[Macready]

Featuring spectacular creatures, thrilling action, epic battles and a legendary monster, Godzilla provides the backbone for a monstrous merchandise offering for fans of all ages and enables compelling cross-category opportunities across mass and specialty retailers. (via /Film).
Creatures?! I hope this means Godzilla will be fighting other beasties! Mothra, King Ghidorha!?

[Chief Falling Rock]

the movie nerd in me says how are they going to have time to establish an American version of Godzilla (can't very well do the A-Bomb version) and also add other creatures. The inner child in me says fuck it bring on the monsters!

[WarBeast]

As far as Japan doing classic american iconic characters.. I present to you the live action japanese Spiderman series, Supaidaman.. It's not bullshit and it really was as bad as it looks..



He even had a giant spaceship that turned into a robot..

[Gatsu18]

Holy god that was awesome!

[Macready]

Seems like we might see something more substantial at Comic-Con!

[DMHead777]

[Macready]

Holy shit, that is awesome!

[Aurone]

This new film has already outdone the 98 films marketing plan for Godzilla, and they haven't even released a Teaser yet.

[CountOrlok]

This new film has already outdone the 98 films marketing plan for Godzilla, and they haven't even released a Teaser yet.

[Chief Falling Rock]

that's a weird but cool poster!