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The Japanese site NitroPlus posted new info and a teaser (concept) image (above) for the upcoming Godzilla Animated film. Production and cast info as follows:
  • Scheduled for 2017
  • Director: Hitoshi Shizuno / Hiroyuki Sakashita
  • Story draft / script: Fictobasten
  • Cast: Yuuki Kaji, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomokazu Sugita, Junichi Suwabe, Kanaka Hanazawa, Mamoru Miyano (Alphabetical order)
  • Production: Toho
  • Production: Polygon • Pictures
  • Distribution: Toho Imaging Department
Also announced was the official Twitter page here and that a presentation would be made at Anime Japan 2017, it will be on the red stage (1,500 people), the largest stage there, on March 26.
"A special stage of "GODZILLA", an animated feature film to be release in 2017. Meet the all-star voice actors who have played main rolls in many of the hit animes. Don't miss the chance to see what kind of characters they are going to play."
Anime Japan is March 23-26 at Animate Hall (Animate Ikebukuro Headquarters Store 9F), Tokyo.
More info as it becomes available.
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We have posted a few of the exclusives being offered with the Shin Godzilla Blu-ray release, Amazon Japan's Steelbook (above), 7 Eleven Japan's Kiryu figure, and the S.H. Shin Godzilla "bronze" figures. Now more have been revealed Chara-Ani's Godzilla Foot Type Powder Bead Cushion (no image), Sofmap's limited edition baseball hat, Tsutaya's T-card and tote bag set, Rakuten Book's t-shirt, and Lawson HMV's playing cards (no image). Prices on these bundles range based on 4K Blu-ray or regular Blu-ray set versions and by each release. Release dates are still the same for all. There was images for some of the items (below) but not all. Also of note with the Godzilla Store release there is a there is an acrylic standee set which we pictured but didn't note in our previous post. We will update with the missing items once we have images.
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As most of us know Godzilla evolves during the course of Shin Godzilla from some type of sea creature to his final gigantic form in the film, but thanks to The Art Of Shin Godzilla book we know that actual may not be his final evolutionary form.

As most of us learned in school evolution happens over many generations over thousands, millions, even billions of years, but what if something triggered it to happen quicker.

In Shin Godzilla this certainly looks to be the case, in the film there are four "forms" that Godzilla goes through, with the ending leaving open to a possible fifth form.

​The thing is there are most likely many more forms to Godzilla during his evolution, as speculated when he was revealed that his early stage looks a lot like a Frilled Shark (bottom), and while he may not have been specifically a Frilled Shark he almost certainly evolved from something like that possible an unknown sea creature.

His evolution was most likely accelerated by nuclear energy, very much like past versions, so instead of taking years it takes days but it is not just the normal evolutionary process it's something far more scary.

​It appears in the film Godzilla can adapt also at greater speed shown by him suddenly having new abilities, not only shooting the ray from his mouth but then his back as well. 
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​One adaption is his ability to absorb other life forms, his tail is the first evidence of this showing what appear to be other sea life.
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​As in the films final scene, and now from The Art Of Shin Godzilla book, we realize the next evolution is human/Godzilla hybrids, but the question could be why.

​We are possibly the most intelligent creatures on the planet but obviously not the most powerful, Godzilla "realizes" this so he absorbs humans into his body to "use and learn" from us.

The human/Godzilla hybrids could be in a sense our replacements 
going ​forward, they can fight us on more of an individual basis, one to one, where Godzilla can't, and allow Godzilla to continue to evolve even further. It's sort how we out lived the dinosaurs, we evolved to adapt better then they did. Godzilla maybe realize bigger isn't nessacarily better or that he needs to be more able to fight us.

Godzilla could be essentially making himself into a "God" like figure to his followers the human/Godzilla hybrids, "The Children Of Godzilla", his own race so to speak, what more perfect evolution could there be. We will just have to wait for the potential sequel to find out.

Note: photos in this article are from variest Facebook pages.
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Shin Godzilla's possible starting point.

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Amazon Japan will have a exclusive version of Shin Godzilla featuring a Steelbook case for both the 4K and 3 Disc Blu-ray Sets. It seems from the listing there isn't any difference in the content, 3 or 4 Blu-ray discs, promo sheets, ticket holders, etc. From the image is a sample it does appear to have images on the in and outside, and shows that it can hold 4 discs so it is possible it's the same case for both. Of note it does state that it is region free which means US fans can purchase and play the movie. It will retail for 10,584 yen (approx $90 US) for the 4K, and  8,424 yen (approx $72 US) for the 3 Disc Blu-ray.
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7 Eleven Japan is having a promo with the release of Shin Godzilla, the Shin Godzilla/Seven Net Limited Mechagodzilla No. 2 Machine Ver. Set. The set include the same Blu-ray/DVD's that we previously showed but instead of the ticket for the S.H. MonsterArts special figure the set includes a Godvilla Vs Evangelion MechaGodzilla figure. The figure is a repainted version of the Bandai Movie Monster series figure (6 inches we believe). Prices are about 2,000 yen (approx $17 US) over just the movie by itself (but less then the price of the S.H. MonsterArts figure plus the movie). It can be pre-odered from the Japanese 7 Eleven site with the same March 22 release.
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We recently reported about the release of Shin Godzilla on Blu-ray now we have more details on the release, there will be a 4K Ultra HD 4 Disc Blu-ray Set, a 3 Disc Special Edition Blu-ray Set, a regular 2 Disc Blu-ray, and a regular 2 Disc DVD. The 4K Set and the 3 Disc Set included mainly the same item the movie, bonus disc one featuring Promotional Video Collection, Campaign Video Collection, a second bonus disc featuring Making Of, Out Takes, Purizu Reel, Purizu Out Take, CG Making Of, and a three sheet set. The 4K Set also includes a "Special Award Disk" full of first time seen in public videos. Pre-Visualization, which is a simulation of the finished image at the preparatory stage, out-take collection collecting unused cuts, film making, such as the full length version of CG making which was partly released on the web at the time of publication. The regular Blu-ray and DVD have one bonus disc. Also all items will have a ticket to purchase a limited edition S.H. MonsterArts Shin Godzilla Special Color Version figures from the Godzilla Store (pic at bottom) as well as ticket holders (second to last pic). Prices for each version are 8,800 yen (approx $75 US) for the 4K, 6,800 yen ($58 US) for the 3 Disc set, 4,800 yen ($41 US) for the Blu-ray, and 3,800 yen ($33 US) for the DVD (figures are extra and not included in prices). All will be released March 21 2017.
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El Rey Network is unleashing it's third annual 96 hour ‘Kaiju Christmas’ Godzilla movie marathon, December 23rd - 26th. Check out El Rey's announcement, schedule, and video below.

Join El Rey Network for the third annual "Kaiju Christmas" marathon bringing you over 96 hours of roaring action featuring the one and only Godzilla. The marathon crashes into your home with the original film that started it all, "Gojira" on Friday, December 23rd at 6AM ET/PT and culminates with "Godzilla Raids Again" on Monday, December 26th at 6AM ET/PT 
To find El Rey Network in your area please check out the channel finder at http://bit.ly/ElReyChannelfinder 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23RD
6:00 AM ET/PT           “GOJIRA”
8:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS”
9:30 AM ET/PT           “GHIDORRAH: THE THREE HEADED MONSTER”
11:30 AM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE”
1:30 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN”
3:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MONSTER ZERO”
5:00 PM ET/PT           “MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA”
7:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLAS REVENGE”
8:30 PM ET/PT           “TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA”
10:30 PM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II”
1:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA”
3:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLAS REVENGE”
4:30AM ET/PT            “RODAN”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th
6:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH”
8:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH
10:00 AM ET/ PT        “GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS: THE G ANNIHILATION STRATEGY”
12:00 PM ET/PT         “GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK
2:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. DETOROYAH”
4:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: FINAL WARS”
6:30 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S.”
8:30 PM ET/ PT          “GHIDORRAH: THE THREE HEADED MONSTER”
10:30 PM ET/ PT        “GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS”
12:30 AM ET/PT         “GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN”
1:30 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: FINAL WARS”
4:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th
6:00 AM ET/PT           “MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA”
8:00 AM ET/PT           “TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA”
10:00 AM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II”
12:30 PM ET/PT         “GODZILLA: FINAL WARS”
3:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S.”
5:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA”
7:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA”
9:30 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. DESTOROYAH”
11:30 PM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH”
1:30 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE”
4:00 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS: THE G ANNIHILATION STRATEGY”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th
6:00 AM ET/PT           “RODAN”
7:30 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA”
10:00 AM ET/PT         “GODZILLAS REVENGE”
11:30 AM ET/PT         “GHIDORRAH: THE THREE HEADED MONSTER”
1:30 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II”
4:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. KING GHIDORAH”
6:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA VS. MEGAGUIRUS: THE G ANNIHILATION STRATEGY”
8:00 PM ET/PT           “GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA”
10:00 PM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA
12:00 AM ET/PT         “GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA”
2:30 AM ET/PT           “GODZILLA: TOKYO S.O.S.”
4:30 AM ET/ PT          “GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN”
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Shin Godzilla will be getting a Japanese Blu-ray release in March 2017, it's a 4K release on 4 disc. No word on content but it will retail for approx $80 US. It was listed on a Japanese site but may have been removed. More info as we get it. The film probably won’t be available on Blu-ray in the US until late-2017.
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The iconic science fiction monster Godzilla makes land fall in the U.S. and Canada this October with the North American theatrical release of “SHIN GODZILLA” from Toho Company, Ltd. Fans have been clamoring for news of the film’s theatrical dates ever since Funimation® Films made its surprise acquisition announcement in July at San Diego Comic Con 2016.

And today, the company revealed that “SHIN GODZILLA” will roar into theaters for a limited engagement on October 11 – 18. The movie will screen in more than 440 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. 

Tickets for “SHIN GODZILLA” will be available for pre-purchase on the official film website beginning on September 9.
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“We are thrilled to bring ‘SHIN GODZILLA’ to theaters across North America this October,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of Funimation. “Toho established Godzilla as one of the most iconic monsters in science fiction history and we’re honored to now be a part of that history with the theatrical release of this new movie. Fans will not want to miss this limited theatrical event.“

Co-directed by Hideaki Anno (creator of “Evangelion”) and Shinji Higuchi (director of Toho’s 2015 “Attack on Titan” live action movies), “SHIN GODZILLA” is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho and represents a brand new chapter in the 62-year history of this celebrated movie monster.  The film stars Hiroki Hasegawa and Satomi Ishihara – both also from the “Attack on Titan” live action movies – as well as Yutaka Takenouchi.

“Movie audiences can look forward to a great time watching ’SHIN GODZILLA’ this October,” said Mike DuBoise, EVP and COO of Funimation. “A larger than life monster like Godzilla has to be experienced on the big screen.  And we expect this movie to sellout in numerous theaters so we encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance.”

SHIN GODZILLA has been a big hit in Japan since its opening on July 29, 2016, which garnered a box office of ¥ 845,675,500 and total audience of 564,332 during its first three days.  To date in Japan, the movie has grossed ¥ 5,302,014,700 at the box office and 3,637,748 in total attendance.

In advance of the movie’s opening, Funimation will be hosting two premieres of “SHIN GODZILLA” – on October 3 in Los Angeles and on October 5 in New York before opening day of New York Comic Con 2016. Additional details on these two events to be announced.

To purchase tickets to or find more information on “SHIN GODZILLA,” visit  funimationfilms.com/shingodzilla.
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Make way for the ultimate homage to one of the most enduring legends of the big screen—Godzilla! The King of the Monsters is back in Tokyo for a city-crushing crusade that speaks to the very roots of the world-renowned franchise.
It’s a peaceful day in Japan when a strange fountain of water erupts in the bay, causing panic to spread among government officials. At first, they suspect only volcanic activity, but one young executive dares to wonder if it may be something different… something alive. His worst nightmare comes to life when a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and begins tearing through the city, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake. As the government scrambles to save the citizens, a rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster’s weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side—the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Languages
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

Runtime
120 minutes

Cast[Character - Actor]
Rando Yaguchi – Hiroki Hasegawa (Attack on Titan the Movies: Part 1 & 2)
Kayoko Ann Patterson – Satomi Ishihara (Attack on Titan the Movies: Part 1 & 2)
Hideki Akasaka – Yutaka Takenouchi (Reisei to jônetsu no aida)
CrewDirector – Hideaki Anno (Evangelion)
Co-Director – Shinji Higuchi (Attack on Titan the Movies: Part 1 & 2)
Writer – Hideaki Anno
Editor – Hideaki Anno
Visual Effects Director – Shinji Higuchi (Attack on Titan the Movies: Part 1 & 2)
Music Composer – Shiro Sagisu (Evangelion)
Studio – Toho Pictures, Inc.

Reviews
“A rebirth for both Godzilla and Hideaki Anno: A match made in kaiju heaven”
OTAKU USA Magazine

“A reboot that is unquestionably Godzilla.”
Jay Hawkinson, BLOODY DIGUSTING
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Toho/Polygon Pictures have announced that they will release a Godzilla Animated film In 2017.

Simply title Godzilla the film will be written by Gen Urobuchi (Madoka Magica, Thunderbolt Fantasy), and directed by Kobun Shizuno (Detective Conan movies, Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki Seshita (Blame!, Ajin chief director).

The official site here has a teaser image (at left) and backround on those mentioned above but no other info yet.