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With “Jussica World Rebirth” set for release on July 2, director Gareth Edwards will add his cinematic prowess to the Turner Classic Movies schedule throughout June as part of the channel’s TCM Picks series, joining the ranks of Steve Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro and Ron Howard. Edwards told TCM that his father helped introduce him to classic cinema.

“As a kid, every week, my dad would go down the local video store and we’d bring back a classic film that he loved as a child, and he’d try to explain to me its place in cinema history,” the director said.

The director is known for his original takes on classic sci-fi tales, so he will appropriately begin his series with “Forbidden Planet” on June 5.

“You can see all the influence that this film had on the science fiction that was later to follow,” Edwards said.

The filmmaker, who helmed 2014’s “Godzilla,...

Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures have officially announced the title of the sixth Monsterverse film: Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. Production is now underway in Queensland, Australia, for a 2027 release.

The announcement follows the global success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which became the highest-grossing entry in the franchise and the biggest Godzilla film of all time. Released in 2024, the film earned $571.9 million at the global box office, with $196.4 million coming from domestic theaters and $375.5 million from international markets.

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova is the next theatrical feature film in Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise from director Grant Sputore (I Am Mother).

The film stars Dan Stevens (reprising his role as Trapper), Kaitlyn Dever, Jack O’Connell, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Sam Neill, Matthew Modine, and Delroy Lindo.

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Dave Callaham and Michael Lloyd Green (I Am Mother) wrote the screenplay.

The film is being produced by Mary Parent,...

One of the most important Godzillamovies of the modern era is getting a brand-new streaming home, and it's completely free.

Per Tubi, 2014's Godzilla is officially joining the free streaming platform's ever-expanding library of feature films on March 1. This marks the latest in a long line of Kaiju features already available on Tubi, including the Gamera franchise, Gorogo, and the universally loathed 1998 Godzilla reboot, the latter of which is arriving on the platform the very same day.

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2014's Godzilla from Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. was the second attempt at bringing the beloved franchise to life via North American studios since TriStar Pictures' 1998 reboot, which was instantly recognized as a low point for Godzilla as a whole.

Were it not for a failed plan to continue the story of Godzilla vs. Hedorah, the Monsterverse may have never formed. Directed by Yoshimitsu Banno, Godzilla vs. Hedorah is best remembered for its introduction of the titular Smoke Monster, who joined a growing list of powerful Godzilla villains. In the 1971 film, the King of the Monsters found himself in a heated battle with Hedorah, a blob-shaped kaiju who came from outer space to feed on the Earth's heavily polluted ecosystem.

Despite all the trouble he gave Godzilla in the movie, Hedorah was put on the backburner for quite some time, with Toho favoring other villains - such as Mechagodzilla and Ghidorah - in the films that followed. Hedorah didn't make a return to the franchise until Godzilla: Final Wars, a film that reunited Godzilla with a slew of his old allies and enemies. Years after Hedorah's cameo, Yoshimitsu Banno tried to bring him back again,...

Efforts to arrange a rematch between Godzilla and Hedorah have been bungled multiple times over a period of more than 50 years now. But through the Monsterverse, a chance exists for "round two" of Godzilla vs. Hedorah to finally find life on the big screen. Due to its psychedelic energy and the titular villain's odd, blob-like appearance, 1971's Godzilla vs. Hedorah hardly feels like a top candidate for a Monsterverse adaptation, but its central concepts could translate well to its world.

Also known as the Smog Monster, Hedorah is an alien creature who feeds off pollution and one of several Godzilla villains. His hunger led it to Earth in Godzilla vs. Hedorah. And though its looks may warn of any real danger, Hedorah did prove to be a formidable opponent for Godzilla throughout the film. Even so, Godzilla vs. Hedorah ultimately killed off the monster, and he remained a one-and-done villain...

The latest Monsterverse movie is making its way to Max. It has been announced that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will be streaming just in time for a big American holiday.

Officially, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will premiere on Max on July 4, 2024 --- which just so happens to be Independence Day. Additionally, a new version of the film with American Sign Language (Asl) will also be made available for streaming on Max on the same day. The Asl version of Godzilla x Kong was produced exclusively for Max with Deaf West Theatre's Asl performer Otis Jones providing interpretation. Jones was coached by Leila Hanaumi, who previously worked on Barbie with Asl for Max in December. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in Asl will be presented as its own unique title on Max with special key art.

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"This isn't art. It isn't even great trash. It's a con game, and we bear the claw marks." That's what critic Rita Kempley wrote for the Washington Post in a particularly scathing review of Roland Emmerich's 1998 movie, "Godzilla." It was the first attempt by Hollywood to bring the classic monster to life in America, and it was a spectacular failure. That's what Warner Bros., Legendary, and director Gareth Edwards were working against while crafting 2014's "Godzilla." Skepticism was built in. They had to prove that a film within this franchise made outside of Japan could work. 

They did that and then some.

"Godzilla is one of the world's most powerful pop culture icons, and we at Legendary are thrilled to be...

Get ready to bring the roaring and fighting to your home theaters as Blu-ray.com has now released the details for Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. The monster mash from Adam Wingard was a kaiju-sized hit that has Warner Bros. excited for more MonsterVerse films. The physical media website has revealed the specs for the Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD releases, as well as a peek at the limited edition steelbook copy that will also be available wherever retailers sell movies. These releases will be available on June 11.

The studio’s release reads,

“The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delves further into the...

Director Gareth Edwards' 2014 "Godzilla" has become a rather important movie in the history of the now 70-year-old franchise. Not only was it the first American-produced film to feature the legendary monster since 1998's disastrous attempt by Roland Emmerich, but it also kicked off Warner Bros. and Legendary's MonsterVerse, which is still going strong today. But even back then, excitement was palpable and the production had to try and keep a tight lid on things. In some cases, those were fruitless efforts.

Many films use code names during production to help throw people off the scent. For "Godzilla," the powers that be decided to refer to the movie as "Nautilus," which is seemingly a reference to the USS Nautilus. During a 2014 on-set interview conducted by Collider with one of the film's stars, Bryan Cranston, the actor was asked whether or not he says the word "Godzilla" in the film. It's then...

Watch the Trailer for Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire: "The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

Once again at the helm is director Adam Wingard. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle (“Godzilla vs. Kong”), Alex Ferns and Fala Chen.

The screenplay is by Terry Rossio (“Godzilla vs. Kong” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series) and Simon Barrett (“You’re Next...

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,...

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own.

Check out the brand new IMAX trailer below.

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

Once again at the helm is director Adam Wingard. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle (“Godzilla vs. Kong”), Alex Ferns and Fala Chen.

The screenplay is by Terry Rossio (“Godzilla vs. Kong” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series) and Simon Barrett (“You’re Next”) and Jeremy Slater...

A new trailer has just been released for the Monsterverse movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Soon coming to movie theaters, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will unite the titular Titans against a powerful new enemy. The film follows the recent run of the Monsterverse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on Apple TV+, though it marks the franchise's return to the big screen after 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. The film will officially premiere on March 29, 2024, and for now, filmgoers can get an early look by watching the brand-new trailer below.

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The official synopsis for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire reads, "The epic battle continues! Legendary...

Despite the massive success of the Godzilla franchise, Toho Studios has completely abandoned or, at the very least, implemented ideas from scrapped movies into future projects since the franchise's debut. Beginning with the 1954 anti-war classic, Godzilla, Toho Studios has developed a reputation for creating some of the most innovative and exciting monster movies, also known as kaiju films, with each one being distinct for its sense of humor, thematic musings about society and humanity, or for their sheer spectacle. However, despite the Godzilla franchise dominating the kaiju genre for nearly seven decades, Toho Studios has scrapped many interesting ideas for numerous reasons.

The different timelines featured in Godzilla have seen Godzilla battle creatures comprising Japanese experiments gone wrong, alien-like monsters with incredible powers, and even clones of himself, but Toho Studios has thrown curveballs in an effort to keep the franchise fresh. While the string of Godzilla projects that have...

Family, friends, and fans mourn the loss of a man notable for his entertaining performances and bright personality that put smiles on peoples' faces. On December 16th, 2023, beloved actor and stunt performer Kenpachiro Satsuma passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with interstitial pneumonia. Multiple news outlets have reported on his passing. Nikkan Sports says the following on the website Yahoo! Japan: “Kenpachiro Satsuma, the second generation suit actor in the “Godzilla” movie series, died of interstitial pneumonia on March 16 at the age of 76″ Satsuma's family confirmed the news to be true on social media. His passing has been met with an outpour of tributes, including from individuals who knew Satsuma personally, people who worked with him, and those who admired his work.

Kenpachiro Satsuma, born Yasuaki Maeda, was a major player in the tokusatsu performance art known as suitmation, in which a fictional character is brought to...

With Godzilla Minus One currently rocking cinemas, it's certainly a good time to be a kaiju fan, and there's even more cinematic colossal creatures to look forward to on the horizon, as the official trailer has arrived for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ahead of its April 12th nationwide release in theaters and on IMAX (preceded by an international release on April 10th):

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever. Once again at the helm is director Adam Wingard.

The film stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle (“Godzilla vs. Kong”), Alex Ferns and Fala Chen.

Watch the thrilling, first new trailer now.

The screenplay is by Terry Rossio (“Godzilla vs. Kong” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series) and Simon Barrett (“You’re Next”) and Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight...

Warner Bros. Pictures’ official trailer for the monster mashup Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire reveals new creatures, a new kingdom, and a mini Kong. Amidst the occasional clips of human characters, the nearly three-minute trailer shows off the titular creatures and teases the CG action in store when Godzilla and Kong stomp into theaters on April 12, 2024.

Rebecca Hall (Godzilla vs. Kong) stars as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry (also Godzilla vs. Kong) is back as Bernie Hayes, Dan Stevens (Gaslit) is Trapper, and Kaylee Hottle (another Godzilla vs. Kong star) returns as Jia. The cast also includes Alex Ferns (The Batman) and Fala Chen (Irma Veep).

“The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own,...

Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard is returning to the helm for a sequel that has been shrouded in secrecy for months – all we’ve heard up to this point was that Wingard’s The Guest star Dan Steven had joined the cast, and that was way back in May. But now Warner Bros. and Legendary have sent out a press release to give us more information on this currently untitled addition to the Monsterverse, which is scheduled to reach theatres on March 15, 2024.

The press release reveals that the screenplay for this film was written by Terry Rossio (the Pirates of the Caribbean series), Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight), and Simon Barrett (You’re Next), the three of them crafting a story that

follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world,...

Exclusive: On November 3, Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will partner with Janus Films to host the coast-to-coast world premiere for a new 4K remastering of Toho International Inc.’s 1954 classic, Godzilla (Gojira). The restoration screening comes on the King of Monsters’ 67th birthday, with others to be presented, in tribute, between November 5th and 11th.

Screenings of the original creature feature will be held at over two dozen Drafthouse locations across the U.S., including flagship theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

The Godzilla anniversary festivities will continue at select locations from November 5-11, with a double feature comprised of Yoshimitsu Banno’s Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971), and Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s Shin Godzilla (2016). On the week of the 12th, select locations will spotlight two classics of the Heisei era never before seen in American cinemas: Gojira sequel The Return of Godzilla (1984) and Godzilla vs. Biollante...

The battle of the Titans is coming to HBO Max in March.

From director Adam Wingard, Godzilla Vs. Kong will be released nationwide in 2D and 3D in select theaters and IMAX on March 31, 2021 and will be available in the U.S. on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.

Check out the latest previews and brand-new posters.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited showdown between two icons in the epic adventure “Godzilla vs. Kong,” directed by Adam Wingard.

Legends collide in “Godzilla vs. Kong” as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla,...

It turns out that Godzilla vs. Kong may be even more epic than we previously expected. Epic enough to contain at least one battle between the two legendary monsters that lasts nearly 20 minutes. This, according to composer Junkie Xl, who recently discussed the scene in question, which takes place, at least in part, on an aircraft carrier.

Junkie Xl composed the music for Godzilla Vs Kong, which arrives next month. The musician recently appeared on the Film Junkee Vodka Stream and discussed the movie a bit. While not revealing too much, he explained that a recently revealed clip, which previewed the battle between King Kong and Godzilla, was just the tip of the iceberg. Here's what he had to say about it.

"I'm not going to say how this thing ends but there's some spectacular...and then so, this scene that was released today, was it on IGN? Forty seconds of footage?...

Burbank, CA, February 2, 2021 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that 2014’s Godzilla will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on March 23rd. An epic action adventure directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla marked the long-awaited big screen return of the King of the Monsters.

Directed by Edwards from a screenplay by Max Borenstein and a story by David Callaham, Godzilla is based on the character “Godzilla,” owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produced the film with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Patricia Whitcher and Alex Garcia served as executive producers, alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.

Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche, and Oscar® nominee Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), alongside Oscar® nominee David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston.

Ultra HD* showcases...

Ahead of Godzilla vs. Kong's March 31st release, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will unleash 2014's Godzilla on 4K Ultra HD on March 23rd:

Press Release: Burbank, CA, February 2, 2021 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that 2014’s Godzilla will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on March 23rd. An epic action adventure directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla marked the long-awaited big screen return of the King of the Monsters.

Directed by Edwards from a screenplay by Max Borenstein and a story by David Callaham, Godzilla is based on the character “Godzilla,” owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produced the film with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Patricia Whitcher and Alex Garcia served as executive producers, alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.

Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe,...

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced today that 2014's Godzilla will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on March 23rd. An epic action adventure directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' Godzilla marked the long-awaited big screen return of the King of the Monsters.

Directed by Edwards from a screenplay by Max Borenstein and a story by David Callaham, Godzilla is based on the character "Godzilla," owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produced the film with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Patricia Whitcher and Alex Garcia served as executive producers, alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.

Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick-Ass), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche, and Oscar® nominee Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine), alongside Oscar® nominee David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston.

Godzilla will be available on Ultra...

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure “Godzilla vs. Kong,” directed by Adam Wingard.

Legends collide in “Godzilla vs. Kong” as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth.

The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”), Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri (“Weathering with You...

The first full trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong has dropped and it does not disappoint!

"From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons, “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the next epic adventure in Legendary’s cinematic Monsterverse, directed by Adam Wingard.

Legends collide in “Godzilla vs. Kong” as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth.

With bankruptcy looming over, Daiei decided to release one more Gamera movie to cash in on the giant turtle’s popularity. The budget was to be the same as the “Gamera vs. Jiger” but the plot, a return to the more child-friendly alien installments like “Gamera vs. Viras” or “Gamera vs. Guiron.” This couldn’t save Daiei Film and the company went bankrupt soon after the July release of the flick, forcing another to distribute the recently released movie. As a result, “Gamera vs. Zigra” turned out being the last Gamera film in a very long time if we don’t count the disastrous “Gamera: Super Monsters” from 1980.

A shark-shaped spaceship kidnaps a buggy from the surface of the Moon. On Earth, the same sentient ship kidnaps two marine biologists and their children, Kenichi (Yasushi Sakagami) and Helen (Gloria Zoellner) who are on an expedition to research about ocean pollution.

Following the release of Michael Dougherty's Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment will continue to expand their cinematic Monsterverse with Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020. Previously moved from May to March, Godzilla vs. Kong now has a new release date.

According to Exhibitor Relations and The Hollywood Reporter, Godzilla vs. Kong is now scheduled to come out in theaters on November 20th, 2020, moving it back a little over eight months after its previous March 13th release date.

We'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong features a cast that includes Millie Bobby Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, and Alexander Skarsgård. For more information, we have the previous press release with the official synopsis and full cast list:

Previous Press Release: – Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,...

As we recently reported, Criterion Collection will release 15 Godzilla films from the Showa era (initially released between 1954–1975) in a Blu-ray box set this October, and we now have a look at a brand new trailer for the release that gives us a tease of the new high-def digital transfers.

"In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry,...

If seeing Godzilla: King of the Monsters gave you massive monster fever, then you're in luck, because Criterion Collection will release 15 Godzilla films from the Showa era (initially released between 1954–1975) in a Blu-ray box set this October.

Slated to come out on October 29th, Godzilla: The Showa Era Films features high-def digital transfers of all 15 films in the set, with new cover artwork for all of the titles and more than enough special features to keep kaiju fans happy. Read on for additional details, and visit Criterion Collection's website for more information.

"In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne...

Burbank, CA, July 16 – Experience the epic monstrous action as legendary Titans collide when Godzilla: King of the Monsters arrives on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. Directed by Michael Dougherty, the film stars Kyle Chandler, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) in her feature film debut.

From Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Toho Co. Ltd. and Huahua Media, the film’s acclaimed ensemble cast also includes Bradley Whitford, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch, Aisha Hinds, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Oscar nominee David Strathairn, Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe and Golden Globe nominee Ziyi Zhang.

Dougherty directed from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, story by Max Borenstein, Dougherty and Shields, based on the characters Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd. The film was produced by Mary Parent,...

After stomping onto the big screen in May, Godzilla: King of the Monsters is looking to reign supreme in your own home when the latest movie in Legendary and Warner Bros.' Monsterverse comes to Digital on August 6th, followed by a Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release on August 27th:

From the Press Release: Experience the epic monstrous action as legendary Titans collide when “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” arrives on 4K Uhd Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. Directed by Michael Dougherty, the film stars Kyle Chandler, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown (TV’s “Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut.

From Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Toho Co. Ltd. and Huahua Media, the film’s acclaimed ensemble cast also includes Bradley Whitford, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch, Aisha Hinds, O’Shea Jackson Jr.

The final look at Godzilla: King of the Monsters is here. Legendary has provided us with one more good look at the sequel before they unleash it next week. We're looking at a minute of intense, action-packed, name checking footage here, which looks over the top even while looking at it on a computer screen. It seems like director Michael Dougherty threw everything that he could into the monster movie and fans are definitely going to want to see this final tease.

The promotional campaign for Godzilla: King of the Monsters has been pretty clever over the past several months. The studio has waited quite a while to unveil all of the monsters, but they're all here now and it looks like Earth is pretty much doomed. Godzilla, the three-headed King Ghidorah, the giant insect Mothra, and another flying monster, Rodan, are all given some screen time in the final look at the sequel.

Ahead of its May 31st theatrical release from Warner Bros., the final look at Legendary's Godzilla: King of the Monsters reminds us that the summer doesn't start until Godzilla lets out a radioactive roar on the big screen—something we won't have to wait much longer to see.

You can view colossal creatures engaging in a city-wide smackdown in the new teaser video below, and check here to catch up on our previous coverage of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

"Following the global success of “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film was directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Kyle Chandler as well as Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown...

Following the global success of Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.

Directed by Michael Dougherty, Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown, with Ken Watanabe and Ziyi Zhang. Dougherty directed from a script he wrote with Zach Shields, story by Max Borenstein and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the characters “Godzilla,” “King Ghidorah,” “Mothra” and “Rodan” owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd.

We are so hyped to reveal that the final trailer for the upcoming Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures film Godzilla: King of the Monsters has just been unleashed. It can be viewed below:

Following the global success of Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse – Godzilla: King of the Monsters, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film was directed by Michael Dougherty (Krampus), and stars Kyle Chandler as well as Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown (TV’s Stranger Things) in her feature film debut. The acclaimed ensemble cast also includes Bradley Whitford, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s Silicon Valley), Aisha Hinds (Star Trek Into Darkness), O’Shea Jackson, Jr. (Straight Outta Compton), Oscar nominee David Strathairn, Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe...

Following the global success of Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' cinematic Monsterverse: Godzilla: King of the Monsters, an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The latest /tag/monsterverse/MonsterVerse |film was directed by Michael Dougherty (Krampus), and stars Kyle Chandler as well as Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown (TV's Stranger Things) in her feature film debut. The acclaimed ensemble cast also includes Bradley Whitford; Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins; Charles Dance; Thomas Middleditch (HBO's Silicon Valley); Aisha Hinds (Star Trek Into Darkness); O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton); Oscar nominee David Strathairn, with Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe and Golden Globe nominee Ziyi Zhang.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters,...

Ahead of its May 31st theatrical release from Warner Bros., the final trailer for Legendary's Godzilla: King of the Monsters reminds us that there is "one king to rule them all" when it comes to colossal creatures capable of Earth-shattering carnage.

You can view the new trailer below, and check here to catch up on our previous coverage of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

"Following the global success of “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse: “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film was directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Kyle Chandler as well as Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown (TV’s “Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut. The acclaimed ensemble cast also includes Bradley Whitford...

Following the release of Michael Dougherty's Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment will continue to expand their cinematic Monsterverse with Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020. Originally slated to stomp into theaters in May, Godzilla vs. Kong has now been given an earlier release date from Warner Bros.

According to Box Office Mojo, Godzilla vs. Kong is now scheduled to come out in theaters on March 13th, 2020, moving it up more than two months from its previous release date, so we won't have to wait quite as long to see this colossal cinematic showdown.

Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong features a cast that includes Millie Bobby Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, and Alexander Skarsgård. For more information, we have the previous press release with the official synopsis and full cast list:

Previous Press Release: – Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,...

Check out the Godzilla II: King Of The Monsters new Titan Posters. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.

Following the global success of “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: “Godzilla II: King of the Monsters,” an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film was directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga, and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both...

Our holiday season is filled with even more movie excitement, as the new trailer for “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” has been unleashed.

The trailer opens with Madison, played by “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, attempting to reach out for any signs of life via radio, followed by clips of people panicking and fleeing for their lives, as the shadow of a huge winged creatures appears on the screen.

While the trailer does not give us a clear view of Godzilla, we do get a taste of what some of the enemy creatures will look at including the three-headed King Ghidorah.

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” is a sequel to 2014’s “Godzilla” from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ and will be landing in theaters on May 31, 2019 in both 2D and 3D, as well as IMAX.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its...

Following the global success of “Godzilla” and “Kong: Skull Island” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: “Godzilla II: King of the Monsters,” an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film was directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga, and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both reprising their “Godzilla” roles; Kyle Chandler; Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut; Bradley Whitford (“Get Out”); Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s “Silicon Valley”); Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”); O’Shea Jackson Jr. (“Straight Outta Compton”); Aisha Hinds (“Star Trek Into Darkness”); and Golden Globe nominee Zhang Ziyi.

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla,...

Following the release of Michael Dougherty's Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment will continue to expand their cinematic Monsterverse with Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020. Directed by Adam Wingard and featuring a cast that includes Millie Bobby Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, and Alexander Skarsgård, Godzilla vs. Kong has now begun filming, and we have a look at the official synopsis and full cast list:

Press Release: – Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island,” and in the lead-up to the 2019 release of the highly anticipated “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s cinematic Monsterverse: “Godzilla vs. Kong.” Beginning production today, the epic action adventure will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another – the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong – with humanity caught in the balance.

Yesterday, we got the official synopsis for Godzilla Vs Kong. Today, it has been announced that the hugely anticipated brawl between two of the world's mightiest monsters has officially begun shooting. We also have a full cast rundown as well as some insight into how this is all going to go down.

Following the global success of 2014's Godzilla and 2017's Kong: Skull Island, and in the lead-up to the 2019 release of the highly anticipated Godzilla: King of the Monsters, comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Entertainment's cinematic Monsterverse: Godzilla vs. Kong. Beginning production today, the epic action adventure will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another, the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong, with humanity caught in the balance.

Godzilla vs. Kong is being directed by Adam Wingard. The sequel has assembled a unique ensemble cast.The film stars Alexander Skarsg&#229rd,...

With Comic-Con kicking off in San Diego tonight and the first trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters getting ready to roar soon, co-star Millie Bobby Brown shared the first footage from the anticipated sequel.

On Instagram, Brown posted the first clip (see below) from Godzilla: King of the Monsters, in which her character, Madison Russell, attempts to contact the Monarch organization.

Massive monster movie fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla: King of the Monsters when Warner Bros. unleashes it in theaters on May 31st, 2019. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates on the sequel to 2014's Godzilla, and check here to keep up to date on our live coverage of the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con!

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (from the press release): "The film... is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga, and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins...

In less than one year, the King of the Monsters will return to the big screen in the sequel to 2014's Godzilla, and EW recently shared the first images and new plot details from the anticipated follow-up film that further expands Legendary's MonsterVerse.

Speaking with EW, Godzilla: King of the Monsters director Michael Dougherty discussed the mindset of the world after the events of the 2014 film:

"The world is reacting to Godzilla in the same way we would react to any other terrifying incident, in that we are overreacting... there’s paranoia and endless speculation about whether he is the only one out there or whether we’re threatened by others like his kind.”

EW also mentions that humans haven't seen Godzilla since the end of the first movie, although that will likely change once other colossal creatures make themselves known to the world, including the flying Rodan, whom Dougherty...

Hopefully you circle anticipated release dates in pencil on your calendar, because Godzilla: King of the Monsters and the new Pet Sematary movie now have new release dates.

According to Exhibitor Relations, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (the sequel to 2014's Godzilla) is now slated for a May 31st, 2019 release from Warner Bros., bumping it back slightly from its previous March 22nd, 2019 debut date.

Boxoffice and Bloody Disgusting, meanwhile, reveal that the new Pet Sematary film, will now be released by Paramount Pictures on April 5th, 2019, bumping it up two weeks from its original April 19th, 2019 date.

Read on for additional details on both movies, and stay tuned to Daily Dead for further updates!

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (from the press release): "The film... is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga, and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine...

Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and this year’s “Kong: Skull Island,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film, which began principal photography on June 19, is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films), and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both reprising their “Godzilla” roles; Kyle Chandler (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Manchester by the Sea”); Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) in her feature film debut; Bradley Whitford (“Get Out”); Thomas Middleditch (HBO’s “Silicon Valley”); Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”); O’Shea Jackson Jr. (“Straight Outta Compton”); Aisha Hinds (“Star Trek Into Darkness”); and Golden Globe nominee Zhang Ziyi (“Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”).

The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.

Dougherty directs from a script he wrote with Zach Shields. The film is being produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Brian Rogers and Thomas Tull, with Barry H. Waldman, Zach Shields, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira serving as executive producers and Alexandra Mendes co-producing for Legendary.

Behind the scenes, Dougherty’s creative team includes director of photography Lawrence Sher, whose past credits include “War Dogs” and “Godzilla,” for which he handled additional photography; production designer Scott Chambliss (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Star Trek Into Darkness”); editor Roger Barton (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the “Transformers” films); costume designer Louise Migenbach (the “X-Men” and “Hangover” films); and Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron (“Godzilla,” “Ghost in the Shell,” and part of the Oscar-winning team behind “Life of Pi ”).

Filming is taking place mainly in Atlanta, Georgia. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the film is currently scheduled for release in March 2019, and will be distributed in 3D and 2D and in select IMAX theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd.

Meanwhile, Tag! You’re It!

Production begins this week on location in Atlanta for the new comedy “Tag,” directed by Jeff Tomsic (Comedy Central’s “Broad City”) for New Line Cinema. The film’s starring ensemble cast is led by Ed Helms (The “Hangover” movies, “We’re the Millers”), Jake Johnson (TV’s “New Girl”), and Hannibal Buress (“Neighbors”), with Jon Hamm (“Baby Driver,” TV’s “Mad Men”) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker, “The Town”).

For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming…and he’s ready. Based on a true story, “Tag” shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.

The film also stars Annabelle Wallis (“The Mummy”), Rashida Jones (TV’s “Parks and Recreation”), Isla Fisher (“Now You See Me”) and Leslie Bibb (“Iron Man 2”).

Tomsic directs from a screenplay written by Mark Steilen (TV’s “Mozart in the Jungle”) and Rob McKittrick (“Waiting”), based on the Wall Street Journal article entitled “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It.” The film is produced by Todd Garner, Mark Steilen and Sean Robins, with Hans Ritter serving as executive producer. The creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Larry Blanford, editor Josh Crockett, production designer David Sandefur, and costume designer Denise Wingate.

“Tag” is set for a June 29, 2018, release.

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Over the past several months, the cast has gradually been revealed for the sequel to 2014's Godzilla, and today the next film in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse began filming, and official plot details confirm that Godzilla will be taking on Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah this time around.

Press Release: Burbank, CA, June 19, 2017 – Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and this year’s “Kong: Skull Island,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.

The film, which begins principal photography today, is being directed by Michael Dougherty (“Krampus”), and stars Oscar nominees Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Conjuring” films), and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai”) and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), both reprising their “Godzilla” roles; Kyle Chandler (“The Wolf of Wall Street,...