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Showa Godzilla Weekend – June 2023 Head for the hills, because Showa Godzilla Weekend is stomping into town this June, co-presented by Creature Bazaar, Atomic Arts & Music, and Mission Control! We all know and love the big radioactive lizard (his movies have even been featured on our blog before), but not everybody’s had the chance to see the movies that made him a star around the world on the big screen. To that end, The Frida is screening all 15 films from the original Showa era of Godzilla over the course of one weekend. Featuring everything from the grim black and white 1954 original to the colorfully wacky entries of the 70s, it’s a series only fit for a king – a King of the Monsters, that is! Tickets are standard (and matinee when applicable) prices, but we are adding the opportunity to buy day and full festival passes:
Godzilla (Subtitled) – Jun 16 Directed by Ishiro Honda | 1954 Japan, forced into economic and social panic after several ships sink near Odo Island, sends an expedition to the island led by Dr. Yamane. Soon discovering something far more devastating, awaking and surfacing from the sea appears a 50 meter tall monster, whom the natives call Gojira. The monster begins a citywide rampage, threatening to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well. Godzilla Raids Again (Subtitled) – Jun 16 Directed by Motoyoshi Oda | 1955 Following the destruction of Godzilla, two fishing scout pilots discover not only a new version of the creature, but a new monster named Anguirus, aka Godzilla’s long-lost foe. Gone is the weapon that killed the original, as authorities attempt to lure danger away from the mainland. But Godzilla and Anguirus soon arrive, resparking an ancient rift as the two monsters make their way towards Osaka for a battle of the ages. Mothra vs. Godzilla (Subtitled) – Jun 16 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1964 Ichiro Sakai and Junko are journalists covering the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is soon found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. This prompts the arrival of tiny twin fairies named the Shobijin to plea for its return. When their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya, and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan’s own pleas for help as monster warfare begins to wage. Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster (Subtitled) – Jun 16 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1964 When a meteor lands in Kurobe Valley, detective Shindo is assigned to protect Princess Salno. Soon she emerges under the guise of a Venusian prophetess, whose warnings of the alien-dragon King Ghidorah catches the attention of journalist Naoko and Mothra’s fairies. It is only up to Mothra to convince Godzilla and Rodan to set aside their grudge on humanity or dare to face Ghidorah alone. Invasion of Astro-Monster (Dubbed) – Jun 17 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1965 Glenn and Fuji are astronauts who are investigating Planet X, soon encountering the mysterious Xiliens, who ask Earth’s people to help save their world from “Monster Zero” (aka King Ghidorah). In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer, to which Glenn makes an attempt to uncover the Xilien’s true intentions. Ebirah: Horror of the Deep (Subtitled) – Jun 17 Directed by Jun Fukuda | 1966 Ryota, on the search for his missing brother, stows away on a boat belonging to a criminal alongside two other teenagers. Shipwrecking on Letchi island, the group discovers that the natives of Infant Island have been enslaved by a terrorist organization controlling a crustacean monster with the name Ebirah. The only way to defeat the terrorists and liberate the natives is to awaken the fury of Godzilla. King Kong vs. Godzilla (Dubbed) – Jun 17 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1962 Mr. Tako, the advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, becomes frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeking a more sensationalist approach. Ordering his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation, Godzilla coincidentally re-emerges, prompting a media frenzy as Pacific hopes to capitalize off of the ultimate battle. Son of Godzilla (Dubbed) – Jun 18 Directed by Jun Fukuda | 1967 Goro Maki is a reporter who stumbles upon scientists conducting strange weather experiments on Sollgel Island in the South Seas. Discovering that the island is inhabited by giant mantises and a cast-away woman named Saeko, the pair soon find a helpless infant monster that Godzilla must adopt and learn to raise as one of his own before the other monsters lay out ungodly destruction. Destroy All Monsters (Dubbed) – Jun 18 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1968 In the year 1999, world peace has finally been achieved, with all of the Earth’s monsters having been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. But chaos quickly erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters from their confines, and subsequently wreck havoc across the world. Who shall remain? All Monsters Attack (Subtitled) – Jun 18 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1969 Young Ichiro Miki lives in the industrial district of Kawasaki, where his parents’ relentless struggle to make ends meet often isolates the small boy. A victim of bullying, whenever Ichiro isn’t befriending toy consultant Shinpei and fellow classmate Sachiko, he turns to escapism as he dreams of casting away to the distant Monster Island, becoming companions with the equally bullied Minilla. Godzilla vs. Hedorah (Subtitled) – Jun 18 Directed by Yoshimitsu Banno | 1971 A microscopic, ever-evolving alien life-form named Hedorah arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution, eventually swelling into a kaiju-sized, poisonous behemoth. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzilla may be able to defeat this new, toxic menace. Godzilla vs. Gigan (Subtitled) – Jun 19 Directed by Jun Fukuda | 1972 Gengo Odaka is a manga artist who lands a job with the World Children’s Land theme park, left only to become suspicious of the organization when a garbled message is discovered on tape. While Gengo and his team investigate, Godzilla and Anguirus quickly decipher the message and begin their own plan of action, as the cyborg-monster hybrid Gigan threatens battle alongside King Ghidorah. Godzilla vs. Megalon (Subtitled) – Jun 19 Directed by Jun Fukuda | 1973 Goro Ibuki is an inventor who creates an android named Jet Jaguar, later seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society, as the world slowly divides from beneath the sea. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Dubbed) – Jun 20 Directed by Jun Fukuda | 1974 An Okinawan prophecy foretells the destruction of the Earth, seemingly becoming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges and returns to his ruinous origins. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks the jaw of his ally Anguirus. Matters are further complicated when a second version of Godzilla emerges, revealed to be a doppelgänger and a mechanical weapon threatening global annihilation. Terror of Mechagodzilla (Dubbed) – Jun 20 Directed by Ishirō Honda | 1975 A submarine expedition is sent to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla, becoming thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. After an Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura, Katsura is aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, her life becoming synthesized with the resurrected machine. THE FRIDA CINEMA 305 E. 4TH STREET STE 100 SANTA ANA, CA 92701 https://thefridacinema.org/
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 THE KING OF THE MONSTERS IS BACK! GODZILLA-PALOOZA RAIDS AGAIN!
Get ready to rumble on June 29 - July 2 when Exhumed Films and the Mahoning Drive-In present GODZILLA-PALOOZA RAIDS AGAIN! Prepare yourself for four gargantuan nights of giant monster mayhem on the big screen! See Godzilla and his friends take on some of their most colossal foes over one whopping weekend of epic battles and stomping destruction! Thursday, June 29th:
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All movies will be presented in glorious 35mm. All films will be preceded by vintage movie trailers and there will be raffles, games, prizes, event merch and more each night! Gates open at 6p. Showtime at Sundown (Rain or Shine). General Tickets for Thursday are $8 per person. General+Extended Pass: $16 per person. General Tickets for Friday/Saturday/Sunday: $15 per person. per day. General+Extended Pass: $25 per person. 635 Seneca Road, Lehighton, PA 18235 Visit MahoningDIT.com for FAQ.  In January the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon will be showing three kaiju films, King Kong 1933, Mothra 1961, and Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla 1974. The first two are 35mm versions, with Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla being the restored version, King Kong will be shown on January 21st and 22nd at 3:30 PM, Mothra will be shown January 22nd at 7:00 PM, and Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla January 21st at 7:00 PM. The Hollywood Theatre is located at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97212, tickets can be purchased online or at the Hollywood Theatre Box Office, which opens 30 minutes prior to the first showing of the day/evening. Tickets for most films are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors (65+)/children, and $7 for members. Special events may have different pricing; please check online event descriptions for the most accurate info.  KING KONG IN 35MM A 35mm print of the 1933 classic! A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female star. Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong and Bruce Cabot. Featuring groundbreaking stop-motion effects by Willis O'Brien.  MOTHRA IN 35MM 35mm print of the 1961 classic! A giant larva is worshiped by island tribesmen and guarded by twin sisters who stand only a few inches high. Eventually, the larva metamorphoses into a giant female moth and panic ensues as the creature attempts to regain her stolen egg and her tiny protectors.  GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA A restoration of the 1974 classic! Aliens intend to take over the planet and have built a gigantic, evil robot, Mechagodzilla, to assist them. Earth summons the legendary leonine monster King Caesar to help Godzilla in the gargantuan battle to save the planet!  TOHO INTERNATIONAL, INC. CELEBRATES POP-CULTURE ICON GODZILLA’S 67th BIRTHDAY NOV. 3 WITH MONSTER-SIZED EVENTS WORLD PREMIERE 4K REMASTERED VERSION OF CLASSIC 1954 “GODZILLA” SHOWING AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA MONDO RELEASES NEW COLLECTIBLES FOR “GODZILLA WEEK” LOS ANGELES – October 6, 2021 – Toho International, Inc. is proud to announce a series of one-of-a-kind experiences fit for the King of Monsters to celebrate its 67th birthday. Godzilla’s long history continues to shape worldwide pop culture and festivities this year aimed to engage fans new and old to roll out beginning Nov. 3, the date the first film premiered in 1954. Austin-based movie theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, in association with Janus Films, will exclusively host a coast-to-coast world premiere of the long-anticipated 4K remastering of the classic 1954 “Godzilla” film. The screenings will be held at over two dozen locations across the U.S. including flagship theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and will mark 67 years since Godzilla’s first appearance in Toho’s “Gojira,” the classic monster movie widely regarded as a masterpiece that continues to shape the course of worldwide pop culture. In addition, throughout the first half of November, Alamo Drafthouse will screen fan-favorite kaiju classics “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” “Shin Godzilla,” and a double feature of two Heisei era classics that have never been shown theatrically in North America. To keep the birthday buzz going, Toho Int. has teamed up with Mondo, Super7, Kinokuniya, and the official Godzilla Shop on Amazon to offer fans exciting new Godzilla merchandise. Fans can also tune in to Toho’s Official Godzilla YouTube Channel for all-new content, including the 1978 “Godzilla” animated series, “Godziban” puppet show, and new original “Godzilla Chomp” documentary series premiering soon. Alamo Drafthouse Godzilla Film Screenings On Godzilla’s birthday, November 3, Alamo Drafthouse locations from coast-to-coast will exclusively premiere the long-anticipated 4K restoration of “Godzilla.” The newly-restored film has not yet screened in Japan or the U.S., making the November 3rd screenings a worldwide premiere. From November 5-11, the Godzilla birthday festivities continue at select Alamo Drafthouse locations with a 50th anniversary screening of one of Godzilla’s strangest adventures ever, “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” as well as 2016’s critically-acclaimed “Shin Godzilla.” Then, beginning the week of November 12th, select Alamo Drafthouse locations will present a must-see double feature spectacular – two classics of the Heisei era never before seen in American cinemas: • 1984’s “The Return of Godzilla,” the kickoff to the Heisei era and a direct sequel to “Gojira,” which was heavily re-edited and released in the United States as “Godzilla 1985.” The release of the original Japanese version has never been officially screened on U.S. grounds. • 1989’s “Godzilla vs. Biollante,” which only received a direct-to-video release in the U.S. has never received an official release in American theaters. “Godzilla continues its reign as King of the Monsters, transcending mere entertainment icons and embodying emotions and social issues reflective of the times,” said Keiji Ota, Chief Godzilla Officer. “It is timely that we introduce the world to this first 4K version of the original Godzilla film to honor the legacy of this globally recognized symbol to the strongest fanbase in the world.” “Toho’s enduring cast of kaiju creations have been lighting up Alamo Drafthouse screens for almost 25 years, so we were honored to help plan Godzilla’s birthday party,” says John Smith, Senior Film Programmer for Alamo Drafthouse. “It’s been a thrill to partner with Toho on the 4K premiere and our Happy Birthday, Godzilla deep dive into some of the best work that Toho has ever produced.” Tickets for all films can be purchased at www.drafthouse.com and participating Alamo Drafthouse theaters starting Wednesday, October 6. For a complete list of theater locations, dates and timing, visit the Alamo Drafthouse website (participating theaters are subject to change). Godzilla AR Experience For the first time ever, an augmented reality experience will be created for the original 1954 Godzilla character. Fans download the AR experience on their mobile device using the QR code available at Godzilla.com and Alamo Drafthouse locations. Share photos using the hashtag #GodzillaDay. Mondo Pop culture collectibles brand Mondo has kicked off its “Godzilla Week” festivities with the release of several exciting new products, including Godzilla and Hedorah Sofubis, the latest addition to their “Godzilla Museum” statue line, and more. The company also plans to announce several top secret additions to its Toho Collection on November 3, including the beginning of its tribute to the Heisei series, with The Return Of Godzilla’s soundtrack pressed on vinyl. Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Continuing their successful “Godzilla Invasion” campaign nationwide, Kinokuniya Bookstores of America will once again offer fans access to a myriad of Godzilla merchandise, including items available exclusively from the official Godzilla Store in Japan. Originally established in Japan, Kinokuniya USA has been considered the prime location for enthusiasts of "otaku" culture in America since the US branch's founding in 1969. Whether shopping for premium Godzilla products or comparable franchises, Kinokuniya USA offers a great selection of English and Japanese books, manga, gift items, and high-quality stationery since the branch's founding in 1969. Fans can head to the Godzilla YouTube Channel now to watch episodes of the “Godzilla” 1978 series, with new episodes dropping weekly on Mondays, along with “Godziban” episodes dropping weekly on Fridays. For regular brand updates, stay tuned on the official Godzilla website Godzilla.com, Instagram @godzilla_toho, Twitter @toho_godzilla and YouTube Channel GodzillaToho. #GodzillaDay About Toho Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and animated content including motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan, and Toho International, Inc., a U.S. established incorporated company that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio. To learn more about Toho, visit: www.toho.co.jp/en/. About Alamo Drafthouse Alamo Drafthouse is an entertainment brand comprised of the acclaimed cinema-eatery chain, the largest genre film festival in the United States and a collectible art gallery. Named "the best theater ever" by Time Magazine, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has built a reputation as a movie lover's oasis not only by combining food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also introducing unique programming and high-profile, star-studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse Founder & CEO, Tim League, created Fantastic Fest, a world renowned film festival dubbed "The Geek Telluride" by Variety. Fantastic Fest showcases eight days of offbeat cinema from independents, international filmmakers and major Hollywood studios. The Alamo Drafthouse's collectible art gallery, Mondo, offers breathtaking, original products featuring designs from world-famous artists based on licenses for popular TV and Movie properties including Star Wars, Star Trek & Universal Monsters. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is expanding its brand in new and exciting ways, including the launch of Drafthouse Films, a new film distribution label and plans to extend its theaters and unique programming philosophy to additional markets across the United States. More information about Alamo Drafthouse franchise opportunities is available on the official website www.drafthouse.com. About Janus Films Founded in 1956, Janus Films was the first theatrical distribution company dedicated to bringing international art-house films to U.S. audiences. Janus handles rights in all media to an extensive library that includes the work of Michelangelo Antonioni, Věra Chytilová, Sergei Eisenstein, Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, Abbas Kiarostami, Akira Kurosawa, Ousmane Sembène, Andrei Tarkovsky, François Truffaut, Agnès Varda, and Yasujiro Ozu. Janus handles rights in all media, and its library has grown to more than 1200 films.     Press release: Following its successful Japan and Mexico releases, the highly-anticipated, 13-episode anime series Godzilla Singular Point is making its global premiere June 24th on Netflix. Logline: Brought together by a mysterious song, a grad student and an engineer lead the fight against an unimaginable force that may spell doom for the world… Godzilla Singular Point is an original anime series featuring character designs by Blue Exorcist’s Kazue Kato and a new Godzilla design from legendary Ghibli animator Eiji Yamamori.
Watch here - http://www.netflix.com/godzilla_sp ABOUT NETFLIX Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. ABOUT TOHO Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and animated content including motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan, and Toho International, Inc., a U.S. established incorporated company that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio. To learn more about Toho, visit: www.toho.co.jp/en/. ABOUT BONES: bones was founded by Sunrise staff members Masahiko Minami, Hiroshi Ousaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto in October 1998. The company's name was originally inspired by the idea "to create animations with bones" and it continues to produce high quality visual works today. bones is renown for its dynamic animated action sequences such as robot animations which continue to attract fans around the world. They are considered one of the most notable anime studios in the world today. They have produced numerous titles, including My Hero Academia, Psalms of Planets Eureka seveN and Netflix’s original anime series Carole & Tuesday. ABOUT ORANGE: Established in 2004 and founded by famed CG animator Eiji Inomoto, Orange is a Japanese animation studio based in Musashino, Tokyo that specializes in the production of 3DCG animation. The studio is known for its exaggerated 3D and directing style, which differs from the traditional movement often found in CG works. In 2017, the studio produced Land of the Lustrous. In 2018 Orange released Monster Strike The Movie 2 Sora no Kanata to theaters. Orange has led Marui Group's original animation Sobae and the IDOLiSH7 Music Video. In 2019 they launched their first Netflix original anime series Beastars globally.  The Japanese release of Godzilla Singular Point on Blu-ray and DVD has been announced, and there will be three volumes (no official images of the second two volumes were available yet). The Godzilla Store has all three listed, Volume 1 features episodes 1 - 5 plus a bonus video, includes an acrylic stand, specially designed jacket (case), codes for download of the soundtrack and for a mobile game, and a limited edition Godzilla Ultima Movie Monster Series Heat Ray Radiation figure. There will also be a version without the figure as well (all other items are included in this set). Volume 2 includes episodes 6 - 9 plus a bonus video, booklet, and acrylic stand, Volume 3 includes episodes 10 - 13 plus a bonus video, booklet, and acrylic stand. The bonus items are included with first print sets with all three volumes. Prices are 14,740 yen for the limited edition set, Vol. 1 is 12,870 yen, Vol. 2 & 3 are 12,320 yen (all Blu-rays), DVD versions are available as well for the three regular sets. They can be pre-ordered from the Godzilla Store now with release schedule for August 2021. Note other retailers may have this as well. Update on other retailers, Toho Animation Store will have the same bundle as the Godzilla Store (with figure) but with a A4 size tapestry instead of the acrylic stand, Amazon will have a B1 cloth poster, Animate will have a A3 clear poster and set of 3 can badges, and Rakuten will have a set of five scene postcards. All of their prices are similar to the Godzilla Store set, images of extras below.      Toho Animation Store  Amazon  Animate  Rakuten  Godzilla Takes on the Mobile Game World with Three Brand New Games for iOS and Android Press release TOKYO, March 25, 2020 – TOHO Games, the game division of Toho Co., Ltd. today announces the 2021 worldwide release of three free-to-play Godzilla mobile games: "Run Godzilla", "Godzilla Destruction", and "Godzilla Battle Line". "Run Godzilla" will be released worldwide (excluding Japan) on March 25, 2021. The pre-registration campaigns for "Godzilla Destruction" and "Godzilla Battle Line" will begin on the same day. In anticipation of these three exciting new games, key visuals and a promo video has been unveiled. “Toho has been deeply involved with the production process for all three games since the early planning stages,” said Keiji Ota, Director and Chief Godzilla Officer at Toho. “All the staff involved in the project have worked together to keep alive the spirit of the Godzilla series, while also creating a ‘new Godzilla’ specially for the mobile game world. Whether you play on your way to work or school, or during your time off, we hope these games will help you feel closer to Godzilla in your everyday life.” You can visit the Twitter accounts of the Godzilla Games to pre-register and view exclusive content. Fans who pre-register via Twitter or Facebook will receive special game-related gifts through their social media account, the first of which is a social media profile pic. “The Godzilla universe is beloved by people all over the world, regardless of age or nationality,” said Ota. “For all of Godzilla's fans, we at Toho will continue to venture into new territory to build and expand the Godzilla universe. Stand by for even more destruction!” Godzilla’s global reach is set to expand even further this year alongside the release of the new Hollywood movie "Godzilla vs. Kong" (in US theaters and on HBO MAX on March 31, and in Japanese theaters on May 14) and upcoming anime TV series "Godzilla Singular Point". Ota added, “The year 2021 will see the broadcast of the anime TV series "Godzilla Singular Point" and the release of the Hollywood blockbuster movie "Godzilla vs. Kong". Among all the excitement, the Godzilla brand is taking another major, monster-sized step forward by releasing three new mobile games worldwide.” Additional details on “Godzilla Run,” “Godzilla Destruction” and “Godzilla Battle Line” can be found below.  Run, Godzilla! A bizarre casual game where you raise Godzilla. This is an idle game in which Godzilla and Kaiju become stronger while you're away. In the village, the sun rises and sets day after day. What you must remember is that Godzilla, Kaiju, and the villagers have only a limited amount of time. One day, they will say goodbye. Raise Godzilla and Kaiju well, so they are ready to say goodbye when that time comes. Don't worry! You can look back on the Godzilla you've raised even after they're gone. Pass on their abilities to the next generation and raise even stronger Godzilla and Kaiju!    Godzilla Destruction Become Godzilla and crush cities underfoot! Step inside the monstrous body of the legendary Godzilla and terrorize all corners of the world! Destroy cities across the globe in this exciting and easy to play game! Pre-registration steps for “Godzilla Destruction”: (1) Follow the official Twitter: @GZ_destruction (2) Follow the official Facebook: @GZ_destruction
 Godzilla Battle Line Take on the world! 3-minute monster all-star battles! All the popular monsters and weapons from the Godzilla series are ready for battle! Build your own team of the strongest monsters and fight against players from all over the world in real time! Get ready for fun but intense 3-minute battles! Pre-registration steps for “Godzilla Battle Line”: (1) Follow the official Twitter: @Gz_battleline (2) Follow the official Facebook: @Gz.battleline
ABOUT TOHO:
Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and animated content including motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan, and Toho International, Inc., a U.S. established incorporated company that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio. To learn more about Toho, visit: www.toho.co.jp/en/ . Social Handles: Twitter @TOHO_GODZILLA Instagram godzilla_toho Web www.Godzilla.com  Last year was the first Atami Vs. Godzilla event, now the 2020 event is in full swing, this years event seems slightly toned down from last year due to the pandemic but is still interesting it takes place at Atami Castle location of the famous battle between King Kong and Godzilla. Like year there are a number of events happening these include stamp rallies, sales locations, photo ops, special exhibition panel, and more. With the stamps you have to go to different locations to get the stamps located in and around Atami Castle, there are also special trading cards that people can receive there are sixteen in all, eight available from November 1st till the 30th, and a second eight from Dec 1st till Dec 31st, the fronts have various images from Godzilla films while the backs when put together create the Atami Vs. Godzilla promo art (each set of eight makes the same image from the back). There are photo ops also place around the castle, a two meter tall Godzilla 1962 standee will be on the second floor of the castle, while six other standees will be around the castle. The special event will take place on the second floor of the castle (no details were listed), at multiple times. There will also be event merchandise like t-shirts, and more, plus over twenty five Movie Monster Series figures. Check out some of the items below.  Stamps  Card Fronts November  Card Fronts December  Card Backs  Standee  Standees  Special Event Promo  As many have seen 2021 is shaping up to be a great year for kaiju fans despite there being question marks on the release of Godzilla Vs. Kong. It's been Netflix to the rescue with not one but at least three major kaiju related series, Godzilla Singular Point, Pacific Rim: The Black, and the Ultraman Anime second season. Godzilla Singular Point looks to bring a different style series than what the previous anime films were, and there will be many new takes on classic kaiju along with what looks to be a totally new storyline. Some of the classic kaiju include what appear to be Anguirus, Jet Jaguar, and possible Rodan, Titanosaurus, Gabara, and more, along with a redesigned version of Godzilla (of course), all which appear in the recently released trailer. The official release date looks to possible be April 2021 per some of the released material. Check out our previous article here. To go along with that we have finally got word of the long awaited Pacific Rim anime series, Pacific Rim: Black (note the Netflix Japanese anime page seems to give the name "The Dark Continent" or "The Continent Of Darkness" which maybe the Japanese title), not much info was given on this series yet other than a synopsis “Long ago, humanity defeated the Kaiju. Now, they’re evacuating Australia. Join a pair of siblings and their battered, long-abandoned Jaegar as they battle across a continent of danger.” and two screen shots, more as it is announced. But if that isn't enough we know there's the second season of the Ultraman Anime series coming, while not much info has been given a teaser trailer did feature the announcement of Ultraman Taro, plus the return of a number of characters from season one. More on this as we get it. Check out the Godzilla Singular Point trailer and images, Ultraman season two teaser, and Pacific Rim: Black images below.   
 Press release GODZILLA TAKES JELLY BEAN FORM IN “FALL GUYS: ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT” STARTING NOVEMBER 3 The Kaiju Crossover Arrives in Time for Godzilla Day and Japan’s Godzilla Festival Online 2020 London, October 27, 2020 – Ahead of Godzilla Day and the widely attended Godzilla Festival in Japan, Mediatonic and Toho Co., Ltd. are helping fans celebrate the King of the Monsters by bringing the fan-favorite kaiju to gamers everywhere in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Beginning November 3, through a limited time only, fans will have the opportunity to use the all-new Godzilla skin available to players for 10 Crowns total. Featuring Godzilla’s trademark features such as its three rows of dorsal fins, the character has been designed to fit right into the Fall Guys world, including different colors depending on what the game calls for. Fall Guys is available now on PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. With millions of copies sold, the wildly popular Fall Guys multiplayer game flings hordes of contestants together online in a mad dash through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains. The Godzilla crossover comes just after the game’s season 2 release, which introduced new medieval-themed games, costumes and features. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Mediatonic on this Godzilla costume. With only two months since launch and boasting millions of players worldwide, ‘Fall Guys’ presents such an exciting opportunity for Godzilla fans everywhere,” said Lora Cohn, Managing Director, Toho International, Inc. “Now, players will get to celebrate Godzilla Day in such a unique way by putting on the Godzilla suit and stomping their way to victory!" "There are many parallels to be drawn between the mighty Godzilla and an average Fall Guy; they are both fiercely competitive, they battle on an international stage with incredibly high stakes, they always get back up after being knocked down, and according to worrying reports from our social media channels, they are both much taller than you'd expect,” said Jeff Tanton, VP of Creative, Mediatonic. “We are proud and deeply honoured to share the stage with the greatest Kaiju - and if anyone is still struggling to get a crown with this costume, though it may sound primitive and un-scientific, we recommend that through the fairies, they could perhaps ask Infant Island for help?" On November 3, 1954, Godzilla made its first appearance in Toho’s “Godzilla,” a classic monster movie widely regarded as a masterpiece. The date is officially Godzilla’s birthday, with a Godzilla Festival held in Japan each year to celebrate. In 2019, the festival gathered over 20,000 visitors, and this year’s event will be held virtually where even more fans are expected to tune-in. You can find official brand information on the Godzilla website at godzilla.com and follow the official Instagram @godzilla_toho and Twitter @toho_godzilla for more brand updates. About Toho Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and animated content including motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan, and Toho International, Inc., a U.S. established incorporated company that manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio. To learn more about Toho, visit: www.toho.co.jp/en/. About Mediatonic Mediatonic is an independent game developer which delights in connecting people through original, mass-multiplayer game experiences and breaking the mold with weird and wonderful games across every platform. Recent titles include critically acclaimed 90s Hollywood whodunnit Murder by Numbers and of course, rollicking massively multiplayer party game, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.  |
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