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'''This is an archive of news shown on the [[Main Page]].''' | '''This is an archive of news shown on the [[Main Page]].''' | ||
*[6/20/18] The [[Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters Episode | *[12/22/21] [[Toho]] releases ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'' on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan. | ||
*[ | *[12/16/21] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] announce a five-issue crossover miniseries titled ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'', with its first issue set to be published in March 2022. ([https://www.ign.com/articles/godzilla-vs-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-crossover-comic-boom-idw src]) | ||
*[12/5/21] Actress [[Peggy Neal]], star of ''[[wikipedia:Terror Beneath the Sea|Terror Beneath the Sea]]'', ''[[The X from Outer Space]]'', and ''[[The Great Buddha Arrival]]'', passes away. ([https://astoundingbeyondbelief.tumblr.com/post/669878382178320384/peggy-neal-star-of-terror-beneath-the-sea-1966 src]) | |||
*[11/29/21] A new trailer, poster, and thirteen cast members for ''[[What to Do with the Dead Kaiju?]]'' are released. ([https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/daikaijyu-movie/news/211130/ src]) | |||
*[11/24/21] [[Toho]] releases a two-disc ''[[Transforming Human Series]]'' Blu-ray set, collecting ''[[Invisible Man (film)|Invisible Man]]'', ''[[The H-Man]]'', ''[[The Secret of the Telegian]]'', and ''[[The Human Vapor]]''. It announces another two-disc Blu-ray set to be released on February 16, 2022, which will include the ''[[Bloodthirsty Trilogy]]'' (''[[The Vampire Doll]]'', ''[[Lake of Dracula]]'', and ''[[Evil of Dracula]]'') and the 1970 thriller ''Terror in the Streets''. ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/酒井和歌子/dp/B09LVGML1C src]) | |||
*[11/3/21] Godzilla Fest 2021 is held to celebrate Godzilla's 67th anniversary, with new merchandise revealed at the event, as well as the premiere of the short film ''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah (short film)|Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]''. | |||
*[10/2/21] Season 3 of ''[[Godziban]]'' concludes. | |||
*[9/30/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Biollante]]'' composer Koichi Sugiyama passes away at the age of 90. ([https://kotaku.com/dragon-quest-composer-koichi-sugiyama-has-died-1847815597 src]) | |||
*[9/15/21] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Mothra]]''. | |||
*[8/26/21] [[Wataru Mimura]], screenwriter for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'' and four of the six [[Millennium era|Millennium series]] ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films, passes away at the age of 67. | |||
*[8/25/21] [[Toho]] announces a two-disc ''[[Transforming Human Series]]'' Blu-ray set, which collects ''[[Invisible Man (film)|Invisible Man]]'', ''[[The H-Man]]'', ''[[The Secret of the Telegian]]'', and ''[[The Human Vapor]]''. It will be released on November 24. ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09CTR6YH4 src]) | |||
*[8/18/21] [[IDW Publishing]] releases the fifth and final issue of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]''. | |||
*[8/13/21] [[Toho]] and [[Kadokawa]] release ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'' to Japanese theaters. | |||
*[7/30/21] [[Arrow Video]] announces the ''Yokai Monsters Collection'' Blu-ray set, which collects ''[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]'', ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'', ''[[Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts]]'', and ''[[The Great Yokai War]]''. It will be released on October 18. ([https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/yokai-monsters-collection-limited-edition/FCD2205 src]) | |||
*[7/24/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Hedorah]]'' marks its 50th anniversary. | |||
*[7/22/21] Brian and Mark Gunn will write the screenplay for ''[[The Kaiju Score]]'' for [[Sony|Sony Pictures]]. ([https://deadline.com/2021/07/the-kaiju-score-brian-and-mark-gunn-adapting-aftershock-comics-series-for-sony-1234798757/ src]) | |||
*[7/21/21] [[IDW Publishing]] releases the fourth issue of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]''. | |||
*[7/17/21] ''[[Gamera vs. Zigra]]'' marks its 50th anniversary. | |||
*[7/2/21] [[Toho]] releases ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' to Japanese theaters. | |||
*[7/1/21] [[Shochiku]] releases a teaser for ''[[Kaiju Cleanup]]''. | |||
*[6/30/21] [[SRS Cinema]] licenses ''[[The Great Buddha Arrival]]'' and ''[[Nezura 1964]]'' for home video release in the United States. [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Hedorah]]''. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/kaiju-monsters/srs-cinema-secures-the-great-buddha-arrival-and-nezura-1964-for-north-american-distribution src]) | |||
*[6/24/21] ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' becomes available to stream worldwide on [[Netflix]]. | |||
*[6/16/21] The season finale of ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' airs on Netflix Japan. [[IDW Publishing]] releases the third issue of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]''. | |||
*[6/15/21] [[Warner Bros.]] releases ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD. Toho Games releases ''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]'' to app stores worldwide. | |||
*[5/19/21] ''[[Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle]]'' opens at [[wikipedia:Seibu-en|Seibuen]]. [[IDW Publishing]] releases the [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors Issue 2|second issue]] of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]''. | |||
*[4/30/21] [[Arrow Video]] officially announces a Blu-ray set comprised of ''[[Daimajin (film)|Daimajin]]'', ''[[Return of Daimajin]]'', and ''[[Wrath of Daimajin]]'', to be released on July 26, 2021. [[The Asylum]] releases ''[[Ape vs. Monster]]'' to theaters and VOD. ([https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/the-daimajin-trilogy-blu-ray/FCD2153 src]) | |||
*[4/28/21] It is reported that [[Shunsuke Kikuchi]], known for composing the scores for several entries in the ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' and ''Kamen Rider'' franchises among others, passed away on April 24 at age 89. ([https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/11af2561f75755a64c936bae2556755d6160512f src]) | |||
*[4/27/21] [[Adam Wingard]] is in early talks with [[Legendary Pictures]] to direct the next [[Monsterverse]] movie, with ''[[Son of Kong]]'' a potential title. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/adam-wingard-next-godzilla-kong-movie-director src]) | |||
*[4/21/21] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors issue 1|''Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors'' #1]], its first ''Godzilla'' comic in over four years. | |||
*[4/6/21] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] publishes ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Kong]]''. Titan Books publishes ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]''. Insight Kids publishes ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up)]]''. | |||
*[4/1/21] [[Toho]] will release ''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' to Blu-ray on May 12 and ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on May 14. ''King Kong vs. Godzilla'' will use a 4K transfer previously unseen on home video. ([https://www.facebook.com/KaijuProductions1974/posts/1727064204142800 src]) | |||
*[3/31/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' is released to theaters and to [[HBO Max]] in the United States. | |||
*[3/30/31] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] publishes ''[[Kong and Me]]''. | |||
*[3/26/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong/Soundtrack|Godzilla vs. Kong: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' is released by [[Warner Bros.|WaterTower Music]]. | |||
*[3/25/21] [[Tsuburaya Productions]], [[Toho]], and khara postpone the release of ''[[Shin Ultraman]]''. ([https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/03/25-1/anno-and-higuchis-shin-ultraman-film-postponed-due-to-covid-19 src]) | |||
*[3/24/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' is released to theaters in select countries. The [[Terzetto|first episode]] of ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' is released on [[Japan]]ese [[Netflix]]. [[Toho]] announces three upcoming mobile games: ''[[Run Godzilla]]'', ''[[Godzilla Destruction]]'', and ''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]''. | |||
*[3/18/21] [[IDW Publishing]] announces a quarterly series of Godzilla one-shot comics, ''[[Godzilla Rivals]]''. The first issue, ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Hedorah]]'', will be released in June. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/03/18/idw-solicits-new-godzilla-comics-for-june-2021/ src]) | |||
*[3/15/21] [[Arrow Video]] releases ''[[The Invisible Man Appears]]'' and ''[[The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly]]'' together on Blu-ray. | |||
*[3/11/21] Two tracks from [[Tom Holkenborg]]'s score for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla's]] theme and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong's]] theme, are officially released. The [[Godzilla vs. Kong/Soundtrack|complete soundtrack]] will be released on March 26. | |||
*[3/7/21] [[Arrow Video]] will release the out-of-print [[Daimajin trilogy|''Daimajin'' trilogy]] on Blu-ray. ([https://twitter.com/AnnoDracula/status/1368587381419499520 src]) | |||
*[3/4/21] [[Netflix]] releases the first season of ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]''. | |||
*[3/2/21] [[Sony]] releases ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' on home video. | |||
*[2/28/21] [[Bandai]] reveals [[Movie Monster Series]] figures for [[Godzilla Ultima]] and [[Jet Jaguar]] from ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]''. | |||
*[2/26/21] [[Netflix]] releases the second full length trailer for ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]''. | |||
*[2/25/21] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] reveals the official covers for ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Kong]]''. The company will reprint ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'' and ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' together in ''MonsterVerse Titanthology Vol 1'' on May 21. | |||
*[2/24/21] [[Toho]] will release ''[[Monkey Sun]]'' to DVD on May 26, 2021. ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08X2CJXQR src]) | |||
*[2/22/21] [[Toho]] release new key art and release dates for ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]''. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP/status/1363986929382006791 src]) | |||
*[2/18/21] A ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' panel will be held at AnimeJapan 2021 on March 27 ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP/status/1362363735600472069 src]). Universal Records will release the ''[[Godzilla 7-Inch Single Collection]]'' on May 21 ([https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2021/02/19/0103 src]). | |||
*[2/8/21] [[Shout! Factory]] will release a special collector's edition of the [[King Kong (1976 film)|1976 remake of ''King Kong'']] to Blu-ray in the U.S. and Canada as part of its Scream Factory label on May 11. The release will include the film's extended television broadcast version. | |||
*[2/7/21] [[Toho]] release the Japanese trailer for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. The film will be released in Japan on May 14, 2021. | |||
*[2/6/21] Five new posters for ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]'' are released. The show's first season will run for 7 episodes. ([https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1358115448777154563 src]) ([https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/02/06/pacific-rim-the-black-american-and-japanese-publicity-art-for-new-netflix-anime-series/ src]) | |||
*[2/5/21] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] releases a full-length trailer for ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]''. | |||
*[2/1/21] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] releases the first teaser for ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]'', which will premiere on [[Netflix]] on March 4, 2021. [[Toho]] releases the second teaser for ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]''. | |||
*[1/31/21] [[Warner Bros.]] will release ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' (2014) to Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 23, 2021. | |||
*[1/29/21] Joe Barton will write the script for [[Untitled Cloverfield sequel|a sequel]] to ''[[Cloverfield]]''. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/cloverfield-sequel-in-the-works-with-batman-tv-spinoff-showrunner-exclusive src]) | |||
*[1/28/21] [[Tsuburaya Productions]] releases the first teaser for ''[[Shin Ultraman]]''. | |||
*[1/27/21] [[Netflix]] announces an animated series titled ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'', set in the [[Monsterverse]]. ([https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1354461019783872515 src]) | |||
*[1/26/21] ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s North American release is pushed back another week to March 31. ([https://variety.com/2021/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-release-date-moves-1234889930/ src]) | |||
*[1/24/21] [[Warner Bros.]] uploads the first trailer for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. | |||
*[1/21/21] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] releases a poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' and announces that the film's first trailer will be released on January 24. | |||
*[1/20/21] [[IDW Publishing]] releases the first look at its upcoming comic series, ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]''. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/01/20/idw-solicits-godzilla-monsters-protectors-1-for-april-2021/ src]) | |||
*[1/15/21] [[Warner Bros.]] moves the release date for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' to March 26, 2021. ([https://deadline.com/2021/01/godzilla-vs-kong-jumps-up-to-march-in-hbo-max-theatrical-debut-1234675129/ src]) | |||
*[1/2/21] Character concept art for ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' is released. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP/status/1345566634547630081 src]) | |||
*[12/31/20] Toho release a new piece of concept art from the upcoming ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP/status/1344797152820695041 src]). Waxworks Records announce a collection of the soundtracks of the [[Showa era|Showa]] ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[:Category:Showa Godzilla Films|movies]] entitled "''GODZILLA: The Showa Era Soundtracks, 1954-1975''" for release in March 2021 ([https://twitter.com/waxworkrecords/status/1344692668299935745 src]) ([https://waxworkrecords.com/collections/all/products/godzilla-the-showa-era-soundtracks-1954-1975 src]). | |||
*[12/23/20] SRS Cinema will release ''[[Monster Seafood Wars]]'' to Blu-ray and VHS in early 2021. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2020/12/23/srs-cinema-acquires-north-american-rights-to-monster-seafood-wars/ src]) | |||
*[12/19/20] The documentary ''[[Godzilla's Leading Ladies]]'' airs on NHK in Japan. | |||
*[12/18/20] [[Arrow Video]] will release a double feature Blu-ray of ''[[The Invisible Man Appears]]'' and ''[[The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly]]'' on March 15, 2021. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20201218181413/https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/the-invisible-man-appears-the-invisible-man-vs-the-human-fly-blu-ray/FCD2110 src]) | |||
*[12/10/20] A one-time television special entitled ''[[Godzilla's Leading Ladies]]'' will be broadcast on NHK on December 19, featuring guest appearances from [[Yumiko Shaku]], [[Kumi Mizuno]], [[Shogo Tomiyama]], [[Shiro Sano]] and more. ([https://twitter.com/kobayuji/status/1337051291521048577 src]) ([https://ameblo.jp/yumiko-shaku/entry-12643293160.html src]) | |||
*[12/8/20] The [[Japan]]ese voice cast of ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' is officially revealed. ([https://godzilla-sp.jp/news/201209_01.html src]) | |||
*[12/7/20] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] may take legal action against [[Warner Bros.]] over its plans to release ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' on [[HBO Max]]. ([https://variety.com/2020/film/news/legendary-entertainment-warner-bros-hbo-max-deal-dune-godzilla-1234847605/ src]) | |||
*[12/6/20] New shots of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] from the [[Godzilla vs. Kong|upcoming film]] are shown at [[Warner Bros.]]'s Comic Con Experience in Brazil. | |||
*[12/3/20] [[Warner Bros.]] announces that every film on its 2021 schedule, including ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', will debut on [[HBO Max]] the same day it opens in theaters. [[Toho]] and [[IDW Publishing]] reach a new deal that will bring new ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' comics beginning in April [[2021]]. ([https://deadline.com/2020/12/warner-bros-2021-movie-slate-hbo-max-matrix-4-dune-in-the-heights-1234649760/ src]) ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/godzilla-publishing-deal-set-between-idw-and-toho src]) | |||
*[11/20/20] Kirby Morrow, who voiced [[Jason Jenkins]] in ''[[Kong: The Animated Series]]'' and its [[Kong: King of Atlantis|film]] [[Kong: Return to the Jungle|spinoffs]], passes away at age 47. ([https://news.avclub.com/r-i-p-kirby-morrow-voice-actor-from-gundam-wing-drag-1845721321 src]) | |||
*[11/4/20] Toho holds Godzilla Fest 2020 Online, including the announcement of a merchandise collaboration with the ''Hamtaro'' franchise, a tour of Toho Studios, the premiere of a ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[Godzilla Appears at Godzilla Fest|short film]], two exclusive ''[[Godziban]]'' episodes, and more. | |||
*[10/26/20] A trailer, poster, and three screenshots from ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'' are released. [[Matt Frank]] begins releasing pages from ''[[The Last Hope]]'' on Patreon. ([https://twitter.com/spankzilla85/status/1320759569522610177 src]) | |||
*[10/6/20] [[Netflix]] announces a new animated ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' series entitled ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]'', set to debut on [[Japan]]ese television in April 2021. It will be subsequently available for streaming worldwide through the platform. ([https://twitter.com/NetflixJP_Anime/status/1313615268078264320 src]) | |||
*[9/19/20] Yosuke Saito, who portrayed Boxer in ''[[Gunhed]]'' and [[Susumu Okubo]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'', passes away at age 69. ([https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20200920/geo20092003000004-n1.html src]) | |||
*[8/27/20] Eureka Entertainment announces specifications for its ''[[The H-Man]]'' / ''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'' Blu-ray set, along with an individual Blu-ray for ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]''. Both will be released on November 16. ([https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/ishiro-honda-double-feature-the-h-man-battle-in-outer-space/ src]) ([https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/mothra-mosura-limited-edition-box-set/ src]) | |||
*[8/18/20] [[Arrow Video]] releases the Blu-ray box set ''Gamera: The Complete Collection''. Allied Vaughn releases ''[[Notzilla]]'' to Blu-ray and DVD. | |||
*[8/5/20] SRS Cinema will release ''[[Howl from Beyond the Fog]]'' to Blu-ray and VHS in the fall of 2020. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2020/08/05/srs-cinema-acquires-north-american-rights-to-new-kaiju-film-howl-from-beyond-the-fog/ src]) | |||
*[7/31/20] [[Arrow Video]] will release ''[[Warning from Space]]'' to Blu-ray in the [[United States]], United Kingdom, and Canada in October. ([https://twitter.com/ArrowFilmsVideo/status/1289200092906287105 src]) | |||
*[7/18/20] Haruma Miura, who played Eren in the live-action ''[[Attack on Titan the Movie: Part 1|Attack on Titan]]'' [[Attack on Titan the Movie: Part 2|movies]], dies at the age of 30. ([https://variety.com/2020/film/news/haruma-miura-dead-dies-attack-on-titan-1234710307/ src]) | |||
*[7/16/20] Listings on Walmart.com reveal the first toys from [[Playmates]]' ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' line: 11-inch figures of the title characters. ([https://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-vs-Kong-11-Giant-Godzilla-XL-Figure/392149788 src]) ([https://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-vs-Kong-11-Giant-King-Kong-XL-Figure/165812600 src]) | |||
*[7/11/20] Today is the first day of Kaiju Con-Line, an online convention which took shape following the cancellation of [[G-Fest]] XXVII. ([http://kaijuconline.com/ src]) | |||
*[7/5/20] Descriptions are released for [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]]' ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' graphic novel prequels, now titled ''[[GvK: Godzilla Dominion]]'' and ''[[GvK: Kingdom Kong]]''. ([https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/GvK-Godzilla-Dominion/Greg-Keyes/9781681160788 src]) ([https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/GvK-Kingdom-Kong/Marie-Anello/9781681160801 src]) | |||
*[7/2/20] On August 18, Indie Rights and Allied Vaughn will release ''[[Notzilla]]'' digitally and on home video, respectively. ([https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/332242/poster-first-look-at-award-winning-kaiju-comedy-notzilla-releasing-august-18th/ src]) | |||
*[6/12/20] [[Warner Bros.]] delays the theatrical release of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' to May 21, 2021. ([https://deadline.com/2020/06/matrix-4-godzilla-vs-king-release-date-changes-1202958388/ src]) | |||
*[6/10/20] [[Tom Holkenborg]], better known by the stage name Junkie XL, is set to score the upcoming ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://filmmusicreporter.com/2020/06/10/tom-holkenborg-junkie-xl-scoring-adam-wingards-godzilla-vs-kong/ src]) | |||
*[6/9/20] Mill Creek releases a double feature of ''[[The H-Man]]'' and ''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'' to Blu-ray. | |||
*[6/6/20] ''[[Monster Seafood Wars]]'' is released to Japanese theaters, becoming the first kaiju film of the new decade. ([https://sandaikaijyu.pal-ep.com/ src]) | |||
*[5/20/20] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] reveals more information and images from the upcoming graphic novel tie-ins for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' in a digital WonderCon panel. | |||
*[5/4/20] [[Eizo Kaimai]], who worked on numerous kaiju suits for Toho including the [[ShodaiGoji|first Godzilla]], is confirmed to have passed away on April 24 at age 90. ([https://mainichi.jp/articles/20200504/k00/00m/040/163000c src]) | |||
*[4/10/20] Nobuhiko Obayashi, director of ''[[House]]'' and co-author of ''[[A Space Godzilla]]'', passes away at 82. ([https://hochi.news/articles/20200410-OHT1T50252.html src]) [[Matt Frank]] announces via Twitter that he will be working on an upcoming official [[Monsterverse]] project. ([https://twitter.com/spankzilla85/status/1248683193659686913 src]) | |||
*[4/8/20] [[Legendary Pictures]] announces Twitter watchalongs for ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'', ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', and ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', to be held at 5 PM Pacific on March 9, 16, and 23, respectively. ([https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1247917465239093248 src]) | |||
*[4/2/20] The next ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' set, ''Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths'', will include monsters from the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' series]]. ([https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/2/21204339/magic-the-gathering-ikoria-cricket-godzilla-crossover src]) | |||
*[3/31/20] [[wikipedia:Julie Bennett|Julie Bennett]], who voiced [[Susan Watson]] and [[Madame Piranha]] in the English dub of ''[[King Kong Escapes]]'', dies of complications related to coronavirus at 88. ([https://variety.com/2020/tv/people-news/julie-bennett-dead-dies-cindy-bear-coronavirus-1234569564/ src]) | |||
*[3/23/20] Season 2 of ''[[Godziban]]'' will premiere on May 1, 2020. ([https://twitter.com/godziban_jp/status/1241998002098561029 src]) | |||
*[3/12/20] Mill Creek will release ''[[The H-Man]]'' and ''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'' together on Blu-ray on June 9. ([https://media.millcreekent.com/sell_sheets/63284.pdf src]) | |||
*[3/4/20] Media Blasters will re-release ''[[Death Kappa (film)|Death Kappa]]'' on DVD and Blu-ray for the film's 10th anniversary. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2020/03/04/death-kappa-tenth-anniversary-edition-coming-to-blu-ray-and-dvd-april-14th/ src]) | |||
*[2/26/20] [[:Category:Shochiku|Shochiku]] and [[wikipedia:Toei Company|Toei]] announce ''Giant Monster Cleanup'', an upcoming [[kaiju]]-themed comedy co-production to be written and directed by Satoshi Miki and which will star Ryosuke Yamada and Tao Tsuchiya. It is expected for a 2020 or later release. ([https://twitter.com/daikaijyu_movie/status/1232772319208079360 src]) | |||
*[2/20/20] Preorders begin for [[Arrow Video]]'s ''Gamera: The Complete Collection'', an 8-disc Blu-ray box set containing all 12 ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' films, an 80-page book on the series, and a graphic novel reprinting of ''[[Gamera (comic)]]'' and ''[[The Last Hope]]''. ([https://amzn.com/B084Z13QYD/ src]) A ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' press release reveals plans for a second graphic novel tie-in and children's books. ([https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/two-iconic-titans-to-clash-onscreen-and-at-retail-with-exciting-godzilla-vs-kong-global-programs/ src]) | |||
*[1/31/20] A new promotional poster for ''Nezura 1964'' is revealed. | |||
*[1/21/20] [[Kadokawa]] files a trademark on [[Gamera]] for use in "recorded media and video files containing animation," among other things. ([https://twitter.com/tmark365/status/1224497862311964672 src]) | |||
*[1/16/20] The original ''[[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]'' will play in select U.S. theaters on March 15, 2020. ([https://www.fathomevents.com/events/tcm2020-king-kong-1933 src]) | |||
*[1/9/20] Media Blasters will release ''[[Gappa (film)|Gappa]]'' to DVD and Blu-ray on February 25, 2020, under its Tokyo Shock label. The company previously issued the film on DVD in 2000. ([https://www.rightstufanime.com/Gappa-the-Triphibian-Monster-Blu-ray-DVD src]) | |||
*[12/31/19] [[Kadokawa]] and 3Y Film announce ''[[Nezura 1964]]'', a film about the disastrous production of the cancelled Daiei kaiju film ''Giant Horde Beast Nezura''. It will be released in December 2020. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2019/12/31/nezura-1964-exclusive-first-look-at-concept-art-for-new-kaiju-movie/ src]) | |||
*[12/28/19] Evan Brehany uploads a documentary on the making of ''[[Reptilian (film)|Reptilian]]'', ''Yonggary Chronicle Project'', to YouTube. | |||
*[12/13/19] [[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultraman (character)|Ultraman]]'s design in ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'' is revealed at Tsuburaya Convention 2019. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2019/12/13/shin-ultraman-revealed/ src]) | |||
*[12/8/19] A clip from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' plays before the [[Warner Bros.]] panel at Comic Con Experience in Brazil. ([https://twitter.com/saiprasadd_511/status/1203759374885277696 src]) | |||
*[11/25/19] ''Variety'' reports that the theatrical release of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' has been delayed eight months to November 20, [[2020]]. ([https://variety.com/2019/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-release-date-pushed-back-to-november-2020-1203416119/ src]) | |||
*[11/24/19] In a ''Home Cinema Choice'' interview, [[Arrow Video]] announces plans for a ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' Blu-ray box set in 2020. | |||
*[10/30/19] It is reported that actress [[wikipedia:Kaoru Yachigusa|Kaoru Yachigusa]], who played Fujichiyo in ''[[The Human Vapor]]'', passed away on October 24. | |||
*[10/29/19] [[The Criterion Collection]]'s ''Godzilla: The Showa Era Films, 1954-1975'' Blu-ray box set is released in North America. | |||
*[10/18/19] The first English-subtitled episode of ''[[Godziban]]'' premieres on the Godzilla Channel, featuring episodes one through three of ''Go! Jet Jaguar'' as well as the first installment of ''Grandpa Hedo''. ([https://youtu.be/zxyD5V7SxSU src]) | |||
*[10/12/19] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] announces a sequel to ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' at Los Angeles Comic Con. It will feature artwork by Zid and a new bat-like [[Titan]] called [[Camazotz]]. ([https://youtu.be/liu2HlExc-c src]) | |||
*[8/27/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' on 4K Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD. | |||
*[8/22/19] [[Sony]] will be releasing [[The Criterion Collection]]'s ''Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975'' Blu-ray box set in the United Kingdom in November, the first time many of the films included in the set have been released on home video in the UK. ([https://twitter.com/SonyPicsAtHome/status/1164840120878452736 src]) | |||
*[8/13/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' digitally. | |||
*[8/9/19] ''[[Godziban]]'' premieres its first episode on the Godzilla Channel. ([https://youtu.be/WJliQcqitAw src]) | |||
*[7/25/19] [[The Criterion Collection]] announces ''Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975'', a Blu-ray box set containing all of the ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films of the [[Showa era|Showa series]], including the first-ever North American home video release of the Japanese cut of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]''. It is set to be released on October 29. ([https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/2648-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975 src]) | |||
*[7/16/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' will be released digitally on {{tt|August 13|originally announced as August 6}} and to Blu-ray and DVD on August 27. ([https://twitter.com/GodzillaMovie/status/1151236272574218240 src]) | |||
*[7/11/19] FYE will exclusively sell a Blu-ray SteelBook of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' beginning in September. | |||
*[7/9/19] Mill Creek officially releases its Blu-ray SteelBook of ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]''. | |||
*[6/26/19] Actor [[Tadao Takashima]], star of many [[kaiju]] films such as ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Atragon]]'', passes away at the age of 88. ([https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2019062800839/japanese-actor-tadao-takashima-dies-at-88.html src]) | |||
*[6/17/19] [[Warner Bros.]] presents the first footage from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' at CineEurope. ''Deadline'' reports that the film is set to release internationally on March 11, 2020, two days before its American debut, contradicting WB Chairman Toby Emmerich's recent suggestion that the film could be delayed. ([https://deadline.com/2019/06/warner-bros-godzilla-vs-kong-it2-joker-wonder-woman-lionsgate-rian-johnson-knives-out-studiocanal-cineeurope-1202633778/ src]) | |||
*[6/7/19] [[Bandai]] announces a ''[[Godzilla Card Game]]'' to be released in September [[2019]]. ([https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43369/godzilla-stomps-tabletops-bandai-new-card-game src]) | |||
*[6/4/19] Titan Books publishes ''[[The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. | |||
*[6/1/19] ''[[Monster Island (film)|Monster Island]]'' premieres on SyFy. | |||
*[5/31/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' is released to theaters. | |||
*[5/30/19] An advertisement for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' is shown at Licensing Expo 2019. | |||
*[5/28/19] Titan Books publishes ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization]]''. | |||
*[5/24/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters/Soundtrack|Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' is officially released digitally. | |||
*[5/23/19] ''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' officially launches worldwide. | |||
*[5/21/19] ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'' is officially released. | |||
*[4/26/19] Mill Creek Entertainment announces a special edition SteelBook Blu-ray of ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]'' to be released in North America on July 9, [[2019]]. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2019/04/26/mill-creek-entertainment-to-release-kaiju-classic-mothra-as-special-edition-steelbook-blu-ray/ src]) | |||
*[4/25/19] [[Warner Bros.|WaterTower Music]] releases two tracks from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters/Soundtrack|Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'': a track from [[Bear McCreary]]'s score for the film titled "Old Rivals," and a cover of [[Godzilla (Blue Oyster Cult)|Blue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla"]] performed by [[wikipedia:Serj Tankian|Serj Tankian]]. The full track listing for the soundtrack, set to be released on May 24, is also revealed. | |||
*[4/23/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases the final trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. | |||
*[4/12/19] The rock band [[wikipedia:Alexandros (band)|[ALEXANDROS]]] will be performing the theme song "[[Pray]]" for the Japanese release of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2019/04/12/0012234228.shtml src]) | |||
*[3/30/19] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] reveals details about the new [[Titan]] from ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'', [[MUTO Prime]], at its "Secrets of the MonsterVerse" panel at WonderCon. | |||
*[3/28/19] A new 1 minute trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Beautiful," premieres. The release date for ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'', initially listed as April 16, is changed to May 21. | |||
*[3/17/19] A new 30 second trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Intimidation," premieres. | |||
*[3/12/19] Nexon announces ''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'', a new mobile game set to be released in May 2019. ([https://mmoculture.com/2019/03/godzilla-defense-force-nexon-announce-new-mobile-game-based-on-classic-ip/ src]) | |||
*[2/21/19] [[Warner Bros.]] moves up the release date for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' to March 13, [[2020]]. ([https://deadline.com/2019/02/space-jam-2-release-date-godzilla-vs-kong-annabelle-sequel-warner-bros-1202562428/ src]) | |||
*[2/17/19] A new TV spot for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Time Has Come," premieres during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. | |||
*[2/16/19] [[NECA]], [[Kidrobot]], [[Diamond Select]], and [[Bandai America]] reveal new [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] merchandise at Toy Fair 2019. | |||
*[1/11/19] The [[Eiji Tsuburaya]] Museum opens in Sukagawa, Japan. ([https://mainichi.jp/articles/20190111/k00/00m/040/105000c src]) | |||
*[1/10/19] [[Jakks Pacific]] unveils its toy line for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/jakks-pacific-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-toy-line/ src]) | |||
*[1/9/19] ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix. | |||
*[12/10/18] [[Warner Bros.]] releases the second trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' online. | |||
*[12/9/18] [[Warner Bros.]] debuts the second trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' at Comic Con Experience in São Paulo, Brazil. ([https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/12/09/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-second-trailer-report/ src]) [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] releases a new poster for the film. ([https://twitter.com/GodzillaMovie/status/1071996809667502081 src]) | |||
*[12/1/18] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] holds a presentation for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' at Tokyo Comic Con. [[S.H. MonsterArts]] figures of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]], [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]] are shown at the presentation, revealing the monsters' final designs. | |||
*[11/14/18] Lance Reddick joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://deadline.com/2018/11/bosch-lance-reddick-godzilla-vs-kong-1202502022/ src]) | |||
*[11/12/18] ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' begins production in [[Hawaii]]. ([https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1062081119661617152 src]) | |||
*[11/11/18] Shun Oguri joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://deadline.com/2018/11/shun-oguri-godzilla-vs-kong-japanese-star-crows-zero-alexander-skarsgard-1202499759/ src]) | |||
*[11/9/18] ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' is released to [[Japan]]ese theaters. | |||
*[11/8/18] Jessica Henwick joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://variety.com/2018/film/news/jessica-henwick-godzilla-vs-kong-game-of-thrones-1203024081/ src]) | |||
*[11/6/18] [[Kadokawa]] announces a [[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater (novelization)|novelization]] of ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' to be published on December 22. ([https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/321806000275/ src]) | |||
*[10/30/18] Eiza Gonzalez and Rebecca Hall join the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://deadline.com/2018/10/eiza-gonzalez-godzilla-vs-king-kong-alexander-skarsgard-1202492406/ src] [https://variety.com/2018/film/news/rebecca-hall-godzilla-vs-kong-1203014950/ src]) | |||
*[10/25/18] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] discloses new details about the upcoming ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' graphic novel tie-in, including its official title of ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]''. ([https://nerdist.com/legendary-announces-godzilla-aftershock-graphic-novel-exclusive/ src]) Alexander Skarsgard joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://variety.com/2018/film/news/alexander-skarsgard-godzilla-vs-kong-1202994303/ src]) | |||
*[10/17/18] Demián Bichir joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/demi-n-bichir-joining-millie-bobby-brown-godzilla-kong-1153121 src]) | |||
*[10/10/18] The first trailer for ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' is released. Brian Tyree joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''. ([https://variety.com/2018/film/news/brian-tyree-henry-godzilla-vs-kong-millie-bobby-brown-1202976259/amp/ src]) | |||
*[9/27/18] [[Kadokawa]] announces the third tie-in novel for the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy, a [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (novelization)|novelization]] of ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', to be published on November 2. ([https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/321806000274/ src]) | |||
*[9/26/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 14|fourteenth and final episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156635900381 src]) | |||
*[9/20/18] [[Toho]] releases 13 new screenshots for ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'', along with more details regarding the film's version of [[King Ghidorah (anime trilogy)|Ghidorah]]. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | |||
*[9/14/18] The official poster for ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' is released. In addition, the film's official website is updated to include a story description, updated character, cast, and staff information, and more. XAI is confirmed to be performing the film's theme song, "live and die." ([http://godzilla-anime.com/ src]) | |||
*[9/13/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 13|thirteenth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156635342143 src]) | |||
*[9/12/18] ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' will be making its world premiere at the close of the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival on November 3, [[Godzilla]]'s 64th birthday. The first screenshot from the film is also unveiled. | |||
*[9/6/18] A listing for a ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' [[Godzilla: Aftershock|graphic novel tie-in]] to be released on April 16, 2019 appears on Amazon. | |||
*[8/29/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 12|twelfth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156634509177 src]) | |||
*[8/15/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 11|eleventh episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156633667900 src]) | |||
*[8/2/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 10|tenth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156632706525 src]) | |||
*[8/1/18] A 15-second teaser for the third entry in the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy is released to the official [[Toho|TOHO animation]] YouTube channel, revealing the film's English title as ''[[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]''. ([https://youtu.be/crc4XAWASSg src]) | |||
*[7/21/18] The first trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' debuts at San Diego Comic-Con. [[Bear McCreary]] is announced as the film's composer. ([https://www.slashfilm.com/bear-mccreary-will-compose-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-score-incorporating-classic-themes-comic-con-2018/ src]) | |||
*[7/19/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 9|ninth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156632317995 src]) | |||
*[7/18/18] ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'' becomes available to stream worldwide via Netflix. In addition, the viral marketing website for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', [http://www.monarchsciences.com/ monarchsciences.com], goes live, featuring new details and artwork for [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]]. | |||
*[7/13/18] ''Entertainment Weekly'' publishes an exclusive first-look article about ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', revealing two stills for the film as well as some story details provided by director [[Michael Dougherty]]. ([http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/12/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-first-look/ src]) | |||
*[7/5/18] Netflix announces that ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'' will become available to stream worldwide on the platform starting on July 18. ([http://comicbook.com/anime/2018/07/05/netflix-godzilla-sequel-release-date-confirmed/ src]) | |||
*[7/4/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 8|eighth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156631754102 src]) | |||
*[6/20/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 7|seventh episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156631210048 src]) | |||
*[6/7/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 6|sixth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156631006571 src]) | |||
*[6/2/18] ''The Hollywood Reporter'' reports that Zhang Ziyi will be reprising her role from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', and that Van Marten will be joining the film's cast as well. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-2-star-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-kong-1116661 src]) | *[6/2/18] ''The Hollywood Reporter'' reports that Zhang Ziyi will be reprising her role from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', and that Van Marten will be joining the film's cast as well. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-2-star-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-kong-1116661 src]) | ||
*[6/1/18] ''That Hashtag Show'' announces that Julian Dennison has been cast in ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', while ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' stars Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler are set to return for the film. ([http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/06/exclusive-deadpool-2-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-vs-kong/ src]) | *[6/1/18] ''That Hashtag Show'' announces that Julian Dennison has been cast in ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', while ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' stars Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler are set to return for the film. ([http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/06/exclusive-deadpool-2-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-vs-kong/ src]) | ||
*[5/24/18] The [[ | *[5/24/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 5|fifth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156630847737 src]) | ||
*[5/23/18] The release date for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' is pushed back to May 31, 2019. ([https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2-doctor-sleep-movie-release-dates/ src]) | *[5/23/18] The release date for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' is pushed back to May 31, 2019. ([https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2-doctor-sleep-movie-release-dates/ src]) | ||
*[5/18/18] ''[[ | *[5/18/18] ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'' is released to [[Japan]]ese theaters. The Japanese title and theatrical release date for the [[GODZILLA: The Planet Eater|third entry]] in the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy are revealed as well. | ||
*[5/17/18] [[Toho]] releases ''[[ | *[5/17/18] [[Toho]] releases ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' on DVD and Blu-ray in [[Japan]]. | ||
*[5/16/18] Actress [[Yuriko Hoshi]], whose roles in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla series]] included [[Junko Nakanishi]] in ''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'', [[Naoko Shindo]] in ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'', and Yoshino Yoshizawa in ''[[Godzilla vs. Megaguirus]]'', passes away at the age of 74. ([https://mainichi.jp/articles/20180518/k00/00m/060/144000c src]) | *[5/16/18] Actress [[Yuriko Hoshi]], whose roles in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla series]] included [[Junko Nakanishi]] in ''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'', [[Naoko Shindo]] in ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'', and Yoshino Yoshizawa in ''[[Godzilla vs. Megaguirus]]'', passes away at the age of 74. ([https://mainichi.jp/articles/20180518/k00/00m/060/144000c src]) | ||
*[5/15/18] Arrow Video releases [[Toho]]'s Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the [[United States]] and United Kingdom. | *[5/15/18] Arrow Video releases [[Toho]]'s Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the [[United States]] and United Kingdom. | ||
*[5/10/18] The [[ | *[5/10/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 4|fourth episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156630685177 src]) | ||
*[5/4/18] The second season of ''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix. | *[5/4/18] The second season of ''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix. | ||
*[4/26/18] The [[ | *[4/26/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 3|third episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156630506437 src]) | ||
*[4/25/18] ''[[ | *[4/25/18] ''[[GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla]]'', the second official tie-in novel for the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy, is released in Japan. [[J.J. Abrams]] announces "a true, dedicated ''[[Cloverfield]]'' sequel" at CinemaCon, while denying that ''Overlord'' is the fourth film in the series. ([http://variety.com/2018/film/news/jj-abrams-overlord-cloverfield-1202788134/ src]) | ||
*[4/19/18] The first trailer for ''[[ | *[4/19/18] The first trailer for ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'' is released. | ||
*[4/13/18] ''[[Rampage]]'' is released to theaters. | *[4/13/18] ''[[Rampage]]'' is released to theaters. | ||
*[4/12/18] The [[ | *[4/12/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 2|second episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156629698290 src]) | ||
*[3/29/18] A tie-in novel for ''[[ | *[3/29/18] A tie-in novel for ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'', titled ''[[GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla]]'', will be published by [[Kadokawa]] on April 25, 2018. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[3/28/18] The [[ | *[3/28/18] The [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters Episode 1|first episode]] of the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] becomes available on the ''Shonen Jump+'' website. ([https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/10834108156629546970 src]) | ||
*[3/25/18] Reina Ueda and Ari Ozawa formally join the cast of ''[[ | *[3/25/18] Reina Ueda and Ari Ozawa formally join the cast of ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]'' as the voice actresses for [[Maina]] and [[Miana]], respectively. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[3/23/18] ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]'' is released to theaters. | *[3/23/18] ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]'' is released to theaters. | ||
*[3/19/18] [[Toho]] and Polygon release new material for the second entry in the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy, including a new poster, new cast and character details, and information regarding the film's theme song, "THE SKY FALLS," which will once again be performed by XAI. In addition, the official website is updated with an English description and plot synopsis, which reveal the film's official English title as ''[[ | *[3/19/18] [[Toho]] and Polygon release new material for the second entry in the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy, including a new poster, new cast and character details, and information regarding the film's theme song, "THE SKY FALLS," which will once again be performed by XAI. In addition, the official website is updated with an English description and plot synopsis, which reveal the film's official English title as ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle]]''. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/ src]) | ||
*[3/12/18] ''Shonen Jump'' announces that the ''[[ | *[3/12/18] ''Shonen Jump'' announces that the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] will be launched on the Jump+ app on March 29. ([https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-03-12/muhyo-and-roji-sequel-godzilla-planet-of-monsters-manga-dated-for-march-on-shonen-jump/.128890 src]) | ||
*[3/5/18] The Japanese theatrical release date for ''[[ | *[3/5/18] The Japanese theatrical release date for ''[[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle|GODZILLA: Part 2]]'' is announced as May 18, 2018. In addition, new concept art and plot details are revealed for the film. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[3/4/18] At the 90th Academy Awards, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' loses Best Achievement in Visual Effects to ''Blade Runner 2049''. [[Haruo Nakajima]] is honored during the show's "In Memoriam" segment. ([http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6fouqs src]) | *[3/4/18] At the 90th Academy Awards, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' loses Best Achievement in Visual Effects to ''Blade Runner 2049''. [[Haruo Nakajima]] is honored during the show's "In Memoriam" segment. ([http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6fouqs src]) | ||
*[2/26/18] [[Toho]] announces that ''[[ | *[2/26/18] [[Toho]] announces that ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in [[Japan]] on May 16. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/bddvd/ src]) | ||
*[2/23/18] Arrow Video announces that it will be releasing all three entries in [[Toho]]'s Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the [[United States]] and United Kingdom on the 14 and 15 of May. ([https://goo.gl/BYbSLX src]) | *[2/23/18] Arrow Video announces that it will be releasing all three entries in [[Toho]]'s Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the [[United States]] and United Kingdom on the 14 and 15 of May. ([https://goo.gl/BYbSLX src]) | ||
*[2/22/18] [[BOOM! Studios]] announces the ''[[Kong of Skull Island 2018 Special]]'', the company's next one-shot graphic novel based on the ''[[Kong of Skull Island (Property)|Kong of Skull Island]]'' property, which will be published in May 2018. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/other-kaiju-comics/kong-of-skull-island-2018-special-may-2018-solicitation-from-boom src]) | *[2/22/18] [[BOOM! Studios]] announces the ''[[Kong of Skull Island 2018 Special]]'', the company's next one-shot graphic novel based on the ''[[Kong of Skull Island (Property)|Kong of Skull Island]]'' property, which will be published in May 2018. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/other-kaiju-comics/kong-of-skull-island-2018-special-may-2018-solicitation-from-boom src]) | ||
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*[2/4/18] ''[[The Cloverfield Paradox]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix immediately following the conclusion of Super Bowl LII. | *[2/4/18] ''[[The Cloverfield Paradox]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix immediately following the conclusion of Super Bowl LII. | ||
*[1/18/18] It is reported that actor [[Yosuke Natsuki]], who starred as [[Detective Shindo]] in ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'' and [[Makoto Hayashida|Dr. Hayashida]] in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'', passed away on January 14 at the age of 81. ([https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201801190000019.html src]) | *[1/18/18] It is reported that actor [[Yosuke Natsuki]], who starred as [[Detective Shindo]] in ''[[Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster]]'' and [[Makoto Hayashida|Dr. Hayashida]] in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'', passed away on January 14 at the age of 81. ([https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201801190000019.html src]) | ||
*[1/17/18] ''[[ | *[1/17/18] ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' becomes available to stream worldwide via Netflix. | ||
*[1/6/18] Netflix announces that ''[[ | *[1/6/18] Netflix announces that ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' will become available to stream worldwide on January 17. | ||
*[12/25/17] Shonen Jump announces that a [[ | *[12/25/17] Shonen Jump announces that a [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters (manga)|manga adaptation]] of ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' illustrated by Youth Kurahashi will be serialized on the Jump+ app and the manga website Z in March 2018. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[11/17/17] ''[[ | *[11/17/17] ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' is released to Japanese theaters. In addition, the Japanese title, release date, and first teaser image for the [[GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle|second entry]] in the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy are revealed. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[11/1/17] Ten [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] films, along with ''[[Rodan (film)|Rodan]]'' and ''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'', become available to stream on STARZ. Thumbnails for each film label them as part of the Criterion Collection. ([https://www.starz.com/search src]) | *[11/1/17] Ten [[Showa era|Showa]] [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] films, along with ''[[Rodan (film)|Rodan]]'' and ''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'', become available to stream on STARZ. Thumbnails for each film label them as part of the Criterion Collection. ([https://www.starz.com/search src]) | ||
*[10/25/17] ''[[ | *[10/25/17] ''[[GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'', the official prequel novel to ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', is released in [[Japan]]. | ||
*[10/19/17] ''[[City Shrouded in Shadow]]'' is released in [[Japan]]. | *[10/19/17] ''[[City Shrouded in Shadow]]'' is released in [[Japan]]. | ||
*[10/18/17] The one-shot comic ''[[Kong: Gods of Skull Island]]'' from BOOM! Studios is released. | *[10/18/17] The one-shot comic ''[[Kong: Gods of Skull Island]]'' from BOOM! Studios is released. | ||
*[10/13/17] It has been reported that [[Chikara Hashimoto]], who portrayed [[Daimajin]] in the character's three film appearances, passed away on October 11 at the age of 83. ([http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ken401_001/e/7e5a682cd1226cea54c5892f936ce063 src]) | *[10/13/17] It has been reported that [[Chikara Hashimoto]], who portrayed [[Daimajin]] in the character's three film appearances, passed away on October 11 at the age of 83. ([http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ken401_001/e/7e5a682cd1226cea54c5892f936ce063 src]) | ||
*[10/12/17] [[Takayuki Hattori]] will compose the [[ | *[10/12/17] [[Takayuki Hattori]] will compose the [[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters/Soundtrack|score]] for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]''. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/news/ src]) | ||
*[10/3/17] Japanese singer XAI will perform "[[WHITE OUT]]," the theme song for ''[[ | *[10/3/17] Japanese singer XAI will perform "[[WHITE OUT]]," the theme song for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]''. ([http://natalie.mu/music/news/251345 src]) | ||
*[10/1/17] [[Toho]] announces that ''[[ | *[10/1/17] [[Toho]] announces that ''[[GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse]]'', a novel that serves as a prequel to ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', will be released on October 25. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/914686773963268096 src]) | ||
*[9/27/17] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] releases the [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 3|third issue]] of ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''. | *[9/27/17] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] releases the [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 3|third issue]] of ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''. | ||
*[9/26/17] [[Legendary Pictures]] releases the first three posters for ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]''. | *[9/26/17] [[Legendary Pictures]] releases the first three posters for ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]''. | ||
*[9/5/17] It has been reported that actor [[Yoshio Tsuchiya]], who appeared in [[Toho]] science-fiction films such as ''[[The Mysterians]]'', ''[[The Human Vapor]]'', ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'', and ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'', passed away earlier this year on February 8, at the age of 89. ([https://www.facebook.com/CelebrityICONS/posts/1412638735479028 src]) | *[9/5/17] It has been reported that actor [[Yoshio Tsuchiya]], who appeared in [[Toho]] science-fiction films such as ''[[The Mysterians]]'', ''[[The Human Vapor]]'', ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'', and ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'', passed away earlier this year on February 8, at the age of 89. ([https://www.facebook.com/CelebrityICONS/posts/1412638735479028 src]) | ||
*[8/15/17] [[Toho]] releases the first full trailer for ''[[ | *[8/15/17] [[Toho]] releases the first full trailer for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', along with a new poster. ([https://youtu.be/16K-M2IzTWw src]) | ||
*[8/14/17] [[Toho]] announces five additional cast members for ''[[ | *[8/14/17] [[Toho]] announces five additional cast members for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'': Daisuke Ono, Kenta Miyake, Kenyu Horiuchi, Kazuya Nakai, and Kazuhiro Yamaji. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/cast/ src]) | ||
*[8/9/17] BOOM! Studios announces a six-issue crossover comic series called ''[[Kong on the Planet of the Apes]]'', written by Ryan Ferrier with art by Carlos Magna. ([http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/kong-planet-apes-exclusive-first-look-comic-mini-series/ src]) | *[8/9/17] BOOM! Studios announces a six-issue crossover comic series called ''[[Kong on the Planet of the Apes]]'', written by Ryan Ferrier with art by Carlos Magna. ([http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/kong-planet-apes-exclusive-first-look-comic-mini-series/ src]) | ||
*[8/7/17] [[Haruo Nakajima]], the original [[Godzilla]] suit actor, passes away at the age of 88. ([https://www.facebook.com/CelebrityICONS/posts/1386911718051730 src]) | *[8/7/17] [[Haruo Nakajima]], the original [[Godzilla]] suit actor, passes away at the age of 88. ([https://www.facebook.com/CelebrityICONS/posts/1386911718051730 src]) | ||
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*[8/1/17] ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Colossal]]'' are released on home video in the United States. | *[8/1/17] ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Colossal]]'' are released on home video in the United States. | ||
*[7/18/17] ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' is released on home video. | *[7/18/17] ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' is released on home video. | ||
*[7/6/17] A teaser trailer for ''[[ | *[7/6/17] A teaser trailer for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' is released. ([http://www.tokyolivespodcast.com/gmn/2017/7/6/godzilla-monster-planet-teaser-trailer-released src]) | ||
*[7/5/17] A new trailer for ''[[City Shrouded in Shadow]]'' is released, revealing the inclusion of [[Gyaos]]. In addition, the game's release date is announced as October 19. ([https://www.famitsu.com/news/201707/04136864.html src]) | *[7/5/17] A new trailer for ''[[City Shrouded in Shadow]]'' is released, revealing the inclusion of [[Gyaos]]. In addition, the game's release date is announced as October 19. ([https://www.famitsu.com/news/201707/04136864.html src]) | ||
*[6/19/17] Principal photography for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' begins at Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. ([https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/news/warner-bros-pictures-and-legendary-pictures-monsterverse-kicks-gear-next-godzilla src]) | *[6/19/17] Principal photography for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' begins at Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. ([https://www.warnerbros.com/studio/news/warner-bros-pictures-and-legendary-pictures-monsterverse-kicks-gear-next-godzilla src]) | ||
*[6/12/17] [[Godzilla | *[6/12/17] [[Godzilla Earth|Godzilla's]] [[AniGoji|design]] in ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' is revealed by way of a new poster. ([http://godzilla-anime.com/smph/news/ src]) | ||
*[6/8/17] Zhang Ziyi joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', and will be playing a prominent member of [[Monarch]]. ([http://www.tracking-board.com/zhang-ziyi-joins-godzilla-sequel-and-legendarys-monsterverse-as-key-monarch-figure/ src]) | *[6/8/17] Zhang Ziyi joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', and will be playing a prominent member of [[Monarch]]. ([http://www.tracking-board.com/zhang-ziyi-joins-godzilla-sequel-and-legendarys-monsterverse-as-key-monarch-figure/ src]) | ||
*[6/2/17] Bradley Whitford joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/bradley-whitford-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202452371/ src]) | *[6/2/17] Bradley Whitford joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/bradley-whitford-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202452371/ src]) | ||
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*[5/3/17] [[Warner Bros.]] pushes up the release date for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' from May 29 to May 22, 2020. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/animated-scooby-movie-moves-back-2020-1202408718/ src]) | *[5/3/17] [[Warner Bros.]] pushes up the release date for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' from May 29 to May 22, 2020. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/animated-scooby-movie-moves-back-2020-1202408718/ src]) | ||
*[5/1/17] Anthony Ramos is added to the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', and will be playing the character Cpl. Mendoza. ([http://deadline.com/2017/05/anthony-ramos-a-star-is-born-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202080399/ src]) | *[5/1/17] Anthony Ramos is added to the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', and will be playing the character Cpl. Mendoza. ([http://deadline.com/2017/05/anthony-ramos-a-star-is-born-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-1202080399/ src]) | ||
*[4/18/17] Aisha Hinds joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://deadline.com/2017/04/aisha-hinds-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-legendary-1202071553/ src]) A [[King Kong]] [[King Kong Skull Island|television series]] is confirmed to be in development. ([http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/839083-king-kong-tv-series-in-development-unrelated-to-legendarys-kong-skull-island src]) | *[4/18/17] Aisha Hinds joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://deadline.com/2017/04/aisha-hinds-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-legendary-1202071553/ src]) A [[King Kong]] [[King Kong: Skull Island|television series]] is confirmed to be in development. ([http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/839083-king-kong-tv-series-in-development-unrelated-to-legendarys-kong-skull-island src]) | ||
*[4/12/17] The [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong | *[4/12/17] The [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 1|first issue]] of ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' is released. | ||
*[3/31/17] Toho Animation releases a behind-the-scenes video for ''[[ | *[3/31/17] Toho Animation releases a behind-the-scenes video for ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]''. ([https://youtu.be/tJEIAZNny7U src]) | ||
*[3/25/17] It is announced that ''[[ | *[3/25/17] It is announced that ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'' will be the first in a trilogy of anime Godzilla films. In addition, six main characters in the film are revealed. ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-25/godzilla-anime-is-film-trilogy-starring-mamoru-miyano/.113950 src]) | ||
*[3/24/17] The official title for the upcoming Godzilla anime, ''[[ | *[3/24/17] The official title for the upcoming Godzilla anime, ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters]]'', is revealed, along with the film's official story, release date, and a new poster. ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-24/godzilla-anime-film-reveals-full-title-story-new-visual-november-premiere/.113863 src]) | ||
*[3/16/17] Another piece of concept art for the ''[[ | *[3/16/17] Another piece of concept art for the ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA]]'' anime film is revealed. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/842393349940109312 src]) | ||
*[3/12/17] Netflix has acquired the anime ''[[ | *[3/12/17] Netflix has acquired the anime ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA]]'' film for global distribution, which will occur sometime in 2017 following the film's theatrical Japanese release. ([http://augustragone.blogspot.com/2017/03/netflix-acquires-animated-godzilla.html src]) | ||
*[3/10/17] ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' is officially released in theaters across the [[United States]] and several other countries around the world. | *[3/10/17] ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' is officially released in theaters across the [[United States]] and several other countries around the world. | ||
*[3/6/17] Yet another piece of concept art for the anime ''[[ | *[3/6/17] Yet another piece of concept art for the anime ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA]]'' film is revealed. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/838659995990269952 src]) | ||
*[3/3/17] ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' wins seven awards, including Best Picture, at the 40th Japan Academy Prize Awards. ([http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/godzilla-resurgence-wins-big-at-40th-japan-academy-prize-awards-982922 src]) | *[3/3/17] ''[[Shin Godzilla]]'' wins seven awards, including Best Picture, at the 40th Japan Academy Prize Awards. ([http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/godzilla-resurgence-wins-big-at-40th-japan-academy-prize-awards-982922 src]) | ||
*[2/27/17] Vera Farmiga joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-vera-farmiga-millie-bobby-brown-mom-kyle-chandler-1201998013/ src]) | *[2/27/17] Vera Farmiga joins the cast of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-vera-farmiga-millie-bobby-brown-mom-kyle-chandler-1201998013/ src]) | ||
*[2/24/17] A new piece of concept art for the anime ''[[ | *[2/24/17] A new piece of concept art for the anime ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA]]'' film is revealed. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/835066975139196928 src]) | ||
*[2/21/17] Kyle Chandler will star in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/kyle-chandler-millie-bobby-brown-in-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-exclusive-1201988190/ src]) | *[2/21/17] Kyle Chandler will star in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://variety.com/2017/film/news/kyle-chandler-millie-bobby-brown-in-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-exclusive-1201988190/ src]) | ||
*[1/27/17] Millie Bobby Brown will star in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stranger-things-breakout-millie-bobby-brown-set-star-godzilla-sequel-969505 src]) | *[1/27/17] Millie Bobby Brown will star in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stranger-things-breakout-millie-bobby-brown-set-star-godzilla-sequel-969505 src]) | ||
*[1/23/17] [[Michael Dougherty]] will be the director of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://www.variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-director-michael-dougherty-1201967053/ src]) | *[1/23/17] [[Michael Dougherty]] will be the director of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([http://www.variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-director-michael-dougherty-1201967053/ src]) | ||
*[1/19/17] Six voice actors for the upcoming anime ''[[ | *[1/19/17] Six voice actors for the upcoming anime ''[[GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters|GODZILLA]]'' film, as well as a new piece of concept art, are revealed. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_ANIME/status/822007923748446210 src]) Four TV spots for ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' and a trailer for ''[[Colossal]]'' debut. ([http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/805241-4-new-kong-skull-island-tv-spots-go-ape#/slide/1 src]) ([http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/19/anne-hathaway-colossal-teaser/ src]) | ||
*[12/14/16] [[Legendary Pictures]] reveals the titles of their upcoming ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Pacific Rim]]'' sequels: ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' and ''[[Pacific Rim | *[12/14/16] [[Legendary Pictures]] reveals the titles of their upcoming ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Pacific Rim]]'' sequels: ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' and ''[[Pacific Rim Uprising]]''. ([http://www.superherohype.com/news/387645-godzilla-sequel-and-pacific-rim-sequel-titles-revealed#/slide/1 src]) | ||
*[11/10/16] The new [[King Kong]] [[King Kong | *[11/10/16] The new [[King Kong]] [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|design]] for the upcoming film ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' is revealed. ([http://www.ew.com/article/2016/11/10/kong-skull-island-first-look-movie-monster src]) | ||
*[10/20/16] [[Michael Dougherty]] and Zach Shields are ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters|Godzilla 2]]''<nowiki/>'s new writers. ([http://variety.com/2016/film/news/michael-dougherty-zach-shields-godzilla-2-writers-1201886928/ src]) | *[10/20/16] [[Michael Dougherty]] and Zach Shields are ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters|Godzilla 2]]''<nowiki/>'s new writers. ([http://variety.com/2016/film/news/michael-dougherty-zach-shields-godzilla-2-writers-1201886928/ src]) | ||
*[10/18/16] Funimation announces that ''[[Shin Godzilla|Shin Godzilla]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> North American theatrical run will be extended until October 27 in select cities. In addition, over 200 theaters will hold special matinee screenings of the film on Saturday, October 22. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2016/10/18/shin-godzilla-extends-run-with-encore-saturday-matinee-and-screenings-in-select-cities-thru-october-27/ src]) | *[10/18/16] Funimation announces that ''[[Shin Godzilla|Shin Godzilla]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> North American theatrical run will be extended until October 27 in select cities. In addition, over 200 theaters will hold special matinee screenings of the film on Saturday, October 22. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2016/10/18/shin-godzilla-extends-run-with-encore-saturday-matinee-and-screenings-in-select-cities-thru-october-27/ src]) | ||
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- [12/22/21] Toho releases The Great Yokai War: Guardians on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan.
- [12/16/21] IDW Publishing and BOOM! Studios announce a five-issue crossover miniseries titled Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, with its first issue set to be published in March 2022. (src)
- [12/5/21] Actress Peggy Neal, star of Terror Beneath the Sea, The X from Outer Space, and The Great Buddha Arrival, passes away. (src)
- [11/29/21] A new trailer, poster, and thirteen cast members for What to Do with the Dead Kaiju? are released. (src)
- [11/24/21] Toho releases a two-disc Transforming Human Series Blu-ray set, collecting Invisible Man, The H-Man, The Secret of the Telegian, and The Human Vapor. It announces another two-disc Blu-ray set to be released on February 16, 2022, which will include the Bloodthirsty Trilogy (The Vampire Doll, Lake of Dracula, and Evil of Dracula) and the 1970 thriller Terror in the Streets. (src)
- [11/3/21] Godzilla Fest 2021 is held to celebrate Godzilla's 67th anniversary, with new merchandise revealed at the event, as well as the premiere of the short film Godzilla vs. Hedorah.
- [10/2/21] Season 3 of Godziban concludes.
- [9/30/21] Godzilla vs. Biollante composer Koichi Sugiyama passes away at the age of 90. (src)
- [9/15/21] IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Mothra.
- [8/26/21] Wataru Mimura, screenwriter for Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II and four of the six Millennium series Godzilla films, passes away at the age of 67.
- [8/25/21] Toho announces a two-disc Transforming Human Series Blu-ray set, which collects Invisible Man, The H-Man, The Secret of the Telegian, and The Human Vapor. It will be released on November 24. (src)
- [8/18/21] IDW Publishing releases the fifth and final issue of Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors.
- [8/13/21] Toho and Kadokawa release The Great Yokai War: Guardians to Japanese theaters.
- [7/30/21] Arrow Video announces the Yokai Monsters Collection Blu-ray set, which collects Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters, Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare, Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts, and The Great Yokai War. It will be released on October 18. (src)
- [7/24/21] Godzilla vs. Hedorah marks its 50th anniversary.
- [7/22/21] Brian and Mark Gunn will write the screenplay for The Kaiju Score for Sony Pictures. (src)
- [7/21/21] IDW Publishing releases the fourth issue of Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors.
- [7/17/21] Gamera vs. Zigra marks its 50th anniversary.
- [7/2/21] Toho releases Godzilla vs. Kong to Japanese theaters.
- [7/1/21] Shochiku releases a teaser for Kaiju Cleanup.
- [6/30/21] SRS Cinema licenses The Great Buddha Arrival and Nezura 1964 for home video release in the United States. IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Hedorah. (src)
- [6/24/21] Godzilla Singular Point becomes available to stream worldwide on Netflix.
- [6/16/21] The season finale of Godzilla Singular Point airs on Netflix Japan. IDW Publishing releases the third issue of Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors.
- [6/15/21] Warner Bros. releases Godzilla vs. Kong on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD. Toho Games releases Godzilla Battle Line to app stores worldwide.
- [5/19/21] Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle opens at Seibuen. IDW Publishing releases the second issue of Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors.
- [4/30/21] Arrow Video officially announces a Blu-ray set comprised of Daimajin, Return of Daimajin, and Wrath of Daimajin, to be released on July 26, 2021. The Asylum releases Ape vs. Monster to theaters and VOD. (src)
- [4/28/21] It is reported that Shunsuke Kikuchi, known for composing the scores for several entries in the Gamera and Kamen Rider franchises among others, passed away on April 24 at age 89. (src)
- [4/27/21] Adam Wingard is in early talks with Legendary Pictures to direct the next Monsterverse movie, with Son of Kong a potential title. (src)
- [4/21/21] IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors #1, its first Godzilla comic in over four years.
- [4/6/21] Legendary Comics publishes Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong. Titan Books publishes Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization. Insight Kids publishes Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up).
- [4/1/21] Toho will release King Kong Escapes to Blu-ray on May 12 and King Kong vs. Godzilla to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on May 14. King Kong vs. Godzilla will use a 4K transfer previously unseen on home video. (src)
- [3/31/21] Godzilla vs. Kong is released to theaters and to HBO Max in the United States.
- [3/30/31] Legendary Comics publishes Kong and Me.
- [3/26/21] Godzilla vs. Kong: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is released by WaterTower Music.
- [3/25/21] Tsuburaya Productions, Toho, and khara postpone the release of Shin Ultraman. (src)
- [3/24/21] Godzilla vs. Kong is released to theaters in select countries. The first episode of Godzilla Singular Point is released on Japanese Netflix. Toho announces three upcoming mobile games: Run Godzilla, Godzilla Destruction, and Godzilla Battle Line.
- [3/18/21] IDW Publishing announces a quarterly series of Godzilla one-shot comics, Godzilla Rivals. The first issue, Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Hedorah, will be released in June. (src)
- [3/15/21] Arrow Video releases The Invisible Man Appears and The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly together on Blu-ray.
- [3/11/21] Two tracks from Tom Holkenborg's score for Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla's theme and Kong's theme, are officially released. The complete soundtrack will be released on March 26.
- [3/7/21] Arrow Video will release the out-of-print Daimajin trilogy on Blu-ray. (src)
- [3/4/21] Netflix releases the first season of Pacific Rim: The Black.
- [3/2/21] Sony releases Monster Hunter on home video.
- [2/28/21] Bandai reveals Movie Monster Series figures for Godzilla Ultima and Jet Jaguar from Godzilla Singular Point.
- [2/26/21] Netflix releases the second full length trailer for Pacific Rim: The Black.
- [2/25/21] Legendary Comics reveals the official covers for Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong. The company will reprint Godzilla: Aftershock and Skull Island: The Birth of Kong together in MonsterVerse Titanthology Vol 1 on May 21.
- [2/24/21] Toho will release Monkey Sun to DVD on May 26, 2021. (src)
- [2/22/21] Toho release new key art and release dates for Godzilla Singular Point. (src)
- [2/18/21] A Godzilla Singular Point panel will be held at AnimeJapan 2021 on March 27 (src). Universal Records will release the Godzilla 7-Inch Single Collection on May 21 (src).
- [2/8/21] Shout! Factory will release a special collector's edition of the 1976 remake of King Kong to Blu-ray in the U.S. and Canada as part of its Scream Factory label on May 11. The release will include the film's extended television broadcast version.
- [2/7/21] Toho release the Japanese trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong. The film will be released in Japan on May 14, 2021.
- [2/6/21] Five new posters for Pacific Rim: The Black are released. The show's first season will run for 7 episodes. (src) (src)
- [2/5/21] Legendary releases a full-length trailer for Pacific Rim: The Black.
- [2/1/21] Legendary releases the first teaser for Pacific Rim: The Black, which will premiere on Netflix on March 4, 2021. Toho releases the second teaser for Godzilla Singular Point.
- [1/31/21] Warner Bros. will release Godzilla (2014) to Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 23, 2021.
- [1/29/21] Joe Barton will write the script for a sequel to Cloverfield. (src)
- [1/28/21] Tsuburaya Productions releases the first teaser for Shin Ultraman.
- [1/27/21] Netflix announces an animated series titled Skull Island, set in the Monsterverse. (src)
- [1/26/21] Godzilla vs. Kong's North American release is pushed back another week to March 31. (src)
- [1/24/21] Warner Bros. uploads the first trailer for Godzilla vs. Kong.
- [1/21/21] Legendary releases a poster for Godzilla vs. Kong and announces that the film's first trailer will be released on January 24.
- [1/20/21] IDW Publishing releases the first look at its upcoming comic series, Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors. (src)
- [1/15/21] Warner Bros. moves the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong to March 26, 2021. (src)
- [1/2/21] Character concept art for Godzilla Singular Point is released. (src)
- [12/31/20] Toho release a new piece of concept art from the upcoming Godzilla Singular Point (src). Waxworks Records announce a collection of the soundtracks of the Showa Godzilla movies entitled "GODZILLA: The Showa Era Soundtracks, 1954-1975" for release in March 2021 (src) (src).
- [12/23/20] SRS Cinema will release Monster Seafood Wars to Blu-ray and VHS in early 2021. (src)
- [12/19/20] The documentary Godzilla's Leading Ladies airs on NHK in Japan.
- [12/18/20] Arrow Video will release a double feature Blu-ray of The Invisible Man Appears and The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly on March 15, 2021. (src)
- [12/10/20] A one-time television special entitled Godzilla's Leading Ladies will be broadcast on NHK on December 19, featuring guest appearances from Yumiko Shaku, Kumi Mizuno, Shogo Tomiyama, Shiro Sano and more. (src) (src)
- [12/8/20] The Japanese voice cast of Godzilla Singular Point is officially revealed. (src)
- [12/7/20] Legendary may take legal action against Warner Bros. over its plans to release Godzilla vs. Kong on HBO Max. (src)
- [12/6/20] New shots of Godzilla and Kong from the upcoming film are shown at Warner Bros.'s Comic Con Experience in Brazil.
- [12/3/20] Warner Bros. announces that every film on its 2021 schedule, including Godzilla vs. Kong, will debut on HBO Max the same day it opens in theaters. Toho and IDW Publishing reach a new deal that will bring new Godzilla comics beginning in April 2021. (src) (src)
- [11/20/20] Kirby Morrow, who voiced Jason Jenkins in Kong: The Animated Series and its film spinoffs, passes away at age 47. (src)
- [11/4/20] Toho holds Godzilla Fest 2020 Online, including the announcement of a merchandise collaboration with the Hamtaro franchise, a tour of Toho Studios, the premiere of a Godzilla short film, two exclusive Godziban episodes, and more.
- [10/26/20] A trailer, poster, and three screenshots from Godzilla Singular Point are released. Matt Frank begins releasing pages from The Last Hope on Patreon. (src)
- [10/6/20] Netflix announces a new animated Godzilla series entitled Godzilla Singular Point, set to debut on Japanese television in April 2021. It will be subsequently available for streaming worldwide through the platform. (src)
- [9/19/20] Yosuke Saito, who portrayed Boxer in Gunhed and Susumu Okubo in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla, passes away at age 69. (src)
- [8/27/20] Eureka Entertainment announces specifications for its The H-Man / Battle in Outer Space Blu-ray set, along with an individual Blu-ray for Mothra. Both will be released on November 16. (src) (src)
- [8/18/20] Arrow Video releases the Blu-ray box set Gamera: The Complete Collection. Allied Vaughn releases Notzilla to Blu-ray and DVD.
- [8/5/20] SRS Cinema will release Howl from Beyond the Fog to Blu-ray and VHS in the fall of 2020. (src)
- [7/31/20] Arrow Video will release Warning from Space to Blu-ray in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada in October. (src)
- [7/18/20] Haruma Miura, who played Eren in the live-action Attack on Titan movies, dies at the age of 30. (src)
- [7/16/20] Listings on Walmart.com reveal the first toys from Playmates' Godzilla vs. Kong line: 11-inch figures of the title characters. (src) (src)
- [7/11/20] Today is the first day of Kaiju Con-Line, an online convention which took shape following the cancellation of G-Fest XXVII. (src)
- [7/5/20] Descriptions are released for Legendary Comics' Godzilla vs. Kong graphic novel prequels, now titled GvK: Godzilla Dominion and GvK: Kingdom Kong. (src) (src)
- [7/2/20] On August 18, Indie Rights and Allied Vaughn will release Notzilla digitally and on home video, respectively. (src)
- [6/12/20] Warner Bros. delays the theatrical release of Godzilla vs. Kong to May 21, 2021. (src)
- [6/10/20] Tom Holkenborg, better known by the stage name Junkie XL, is set to score the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [6/9/20] Mill Creek releases a double feature of The H-Man and Battle in Outer Space to Blu-ray.
- [6/6/20] Monster Seafood Wars is released to Japanese theaters, becoming the first kaiju film of the new decade. (src)
- [5/20/20] Legendary Comics reveals more information and images from the upcoming graphic novel tie-ins for Godzilla vs. Kong in a digital WonderCon panel.
- [5/4/20] Eizo Kaimai, who worked on numerous kaiju suits for Toho including the first Godzilla, is confirmed to have passed away on April 24 at age 90. (src)
- [4/10/20] Nobuhiko Obayashi, director of House and co-author of A Space Godzilla, passes away at 82. (src) Matt Frank announces via Twitter that he will be working on an upcoming official Monsterverse project. (src)
- [4/8/20] Legendary Pictures announces Twitter watchalongs for Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, to be held at 5 PM Pacific on March 9, 16, and 23, respectively. (src)
- [4/2/20] The next Magic: The Gathering set, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, will include monsters from the Godzilla series. (src)
- [3/31/20] Julie Bennett, who voiced Susan Watson and Madame Piranha in the English dub of King Kong Escapes, dies of complications related to coronavirus at 88. (src)
- [3/23/20] Season 2 of Godziban will premiere on May 1, 2020. (src)
- [3/12/20] Mill Creek will release The H-Man and Battle in Outer Space together on Blu-ray on June 9. (src)
- [3/4/20] Media Blasters will re-release Death Kappa on DVD and Blu-ray for the film's 10th anniversary. (src)
- [2/26/20] Shochiku and Toei announce Giant Monster Cleanup, an upcoming kaiju-themed comedy co-production to be written and directed by Satoshi Miki and which will star Ryosuke Yamada and Tao Tsuchiya. It is expected for a 2020 or later release. (src)
- [2/20/20] Preorders begin for Arrow Video's Gamera: The Complete Collection, an 8-disc Blu-ray box set containing all 12 Gamera films, an 80-page book on the series, and a graphic novel reprinting of Gamera (comic) and The Last Hope. (src) A Godzilla vs. Kong press release reveals plans for a second graphic novel tie-in and children's books. (src)
- [1/31/20] A new promotional poster for Nezura 1964 is revealed.
- [1/21/20] Kadokawa files a trademark on Gamera for use in "recorded media and video files containing animation," among other things. (src)
- [1/16/20] The original King Kong will play in select U.S. theaters on March 15, 2020. (src)
- [1/9/20] Media Blasters will release Gappa to DVD and Blu-ray on February 25, 2020, under its Tokyo Shock label. The company previously issued the film on DVD in 2000. (src)
- [12/31/19] Kadokawa and 3Y Film announce Nezura 1964, a film about the disastrous production of the cancelled Daiei kaiju film Giant Horde Beast Nezura. It will be released in December 2020. (src)
- [12/28/19] Evan Brehany uploads a documentary on the making of Reptilian, Yonggary Chronicle Project, to YouTube.
- [12/13/19] Ultraman's design in Shin Ultraman is revealed at Tsuburaya Convention 2019. (src)
- [12/8/19] A clip from Godzilla vs. Kong plays before the Warner Bros. panel at Comic Con Experience in Brazil. (src)
- [11/25/19] Variety reports that the theatrical release of Godzilla vs. Kong has been delayed eight months to November 20, 2020. (src)
- [11/24/19] In a Home Cinema Choice interview, Arrow Video announces plans for a Gamera Blu-ray box set in 2020.
- [10/30/19] It is reported that actress Kaoru Yachigusa, who played Fujichiyo in The Human Vapor, passed away on October 24.
- [10/29/19] The Criterion Collection's Godzilla: The Showa Era Films, 1954-1975 Blu-ray box set is released in North America.
- [10/18/19] The first English-subtitled episode of Godziban premieres on the Godzilla Channel, featuring episodes one through three of Go! Jet Jaguar as well as the first installment of Grandpa Hedo. (src)
- [10/12/19] Legendary announces a sequel to Skull Island: The Birth of Kong at Los Angeles Comic Con. It will feature artwork by Zid and a new bat-like Titan called Camazotz. (src)
- [8/27/19] Warner Bros. releases Godzilla: King of the Monsters on 4K Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD.
- [8/22/19] Sony will be releasing The Criterion Collection's Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 Blu-ray box set in the United Kingdom in November, the first time many of the films included in the set have been released on home video in the UK. (src)
- [8/13/19] Warner Bros. releases Godzilla: King of the Monsters digitally.
- [8/9/19] Godziban premieres its first episode on the Godzilla Channel. (src)
- [7/25/19] The Criterion Collection announces Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975, a Blu-ray box set containing all of the Godzilla films of the Showa series, including the first-ever North American home video release of the Japanese cut of King Kong vs. Godzilla. It is set to be released on October 29. (src)
- [7/16/19] Godzilla: King of the Monsters will be released digitally on August 13 and to Blu-ray and DVD on August 27. (src)
- [7/11/19] FYE will exclusively sell a Blu-ray SteelBook of King Kong vs. Godzilla beginning in September.
- [7/9/19] Mill Creek officially releases its Blu-ray SteelBook of Mothra.
- [6/26/19] Actor Tadao Takashima, star of many kaiju films such as King Kong vs. Godzilla and Atragon, passes away at the age of 88. (src)
- [6/17/19] Warner Bros. presents the first footage from Godzilla vs. Kong at CineEurope. Deadline reports that the film is set to release internationally on March 11, 2020, two days before its American debut, contradicting WB Chairman Toby Emmerich's recent suggestion that the film could be delayed. (src)
- [6/7/19] Bandai announces a Godzilla Card Game to be released in September 2019. (src)
- [6/4/19] Titan Books publishes The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
- [6/1/19] Monster Island premieres on SyFy.
- [5/31/19] Godzilla: King of the Monsters is released to theaters.
- [5/30/19] An advertisement for Godzilla vs. Kong is shown at Licensing Expo 2019.
- [5/28/19] Titan Books publishes Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization.
- [5/24/19] Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is officially released digitally.
- [5/23/19] Godzilla Defense Force officially launches worldwide.
- [5/21/19] Godzilla: Aftershock is officially released.
- [4/26/19] Mill Creek Entertainment announces a special edition SteelBook Blu-ray of Mothra to be released in North America on July 9, 2019. (src)
- [4/25/19] WaterTower Music releases two tracks from Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: a track from Bear McCreary's score for the film titled "Old Rivals," and a cover of Blue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla" performed by Serj Tankian. The full track listing for the soundtrack, set to be released on May 24, is also revealed.
- [4/23/19] Warner Bros. releases the final trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
- [4/12/19] The rock band [ALEXANDROS] will be performing the theme song "Pray" for the Japanese release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [3/30/19] Legendary Comics reveals details about the new Titan from Godzilla: Aftershock, MUTO Prime, at its "Secrets of the MonsterVerse" panel at WonderCon.
- [3/28/19] A new 1 minute trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, titled "Beautiful," premieres. The release date for Godzilla: Aftershock, initially listed as April 16, is changed to May 21.
- [3/17/19] A new 30 second trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, titled "Intimidation," premieres.
- [3/12/19] Nexon announces Godzilla Defense Force, a new mobile game set to be released in May 2019. (src)
- [2/21/19] Warner Bros. moves up the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong to March 13, 2020. (src)
- [2/17/19] A new TV spot for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, titled "Time Has Come," premieres during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
- [2/16/19] NECA, Kidrobot, Diamond Select, and Bandai America reveal new Godzilla merchandise at Toy Fair 2019.
- [1/11/19] The Eiji Tsuburaya Museum opens in Sukagawa, Japan. (src)
- [1/10/19] Jakks Pacific unveils its toy line for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [1/9/19] GODZILLA: The Planet Eater becomes available to stream on Netflix.
- [12/10/18] Warner Bros. releases the second trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters online.
- [12/9/18] Warner Bros. debuts the second trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters at Comic Con Experience in São Paulo, Brazil. (src) Legendary releases a new poster for the film. (src)
- [12/1/18] Legendary holds a presentation for Godzilla: King of the Monsters at Tokyo Comic Con. S.H. MonsterArts figures of Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah are shown at the presentation, revealing the monsters' final designs.
- [11/14/18] Lance Reddick joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [11/12/18] Godzilla vs. Kong begins production in Hawaii. (src)
- [11/11/18] Shun Oguri joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [11/9/18] GODZILLA: The Planet Eater is released to Japanese theaters.
- [11/8/18] Jessica Henwick joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [11/6/18] Kadokawa announces a novelization of GODZILLA: The Planet Eater to be published on December 22. (src)
- [10/30/18] Eiza Gonzalez and Rebecca Hall join the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src src)
- [10/25/18] Legendary Comics discloses new details about the upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters graphic novel tie-in, including its official title of Godzilla: Aftershock. (src) Alexander Skarsgard joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [10/17/18] Demián Bichir joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [10/10/18] The first trailer for GODZILLA: The Planet Eater is released. Brian Tyree joins the cast of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [9/27/18] Kadokawa announces the third tie-in novel for the GODZILLA anime trilogy, a novelization of GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, to be published on November 2. (src)
- [9/26/18] The fourteenth and final episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [9/20/18] Toho releases 13 new screenshots for GODZILLA: The Planet Eater, along with more details regarding the film's version of Ghidorah. (src)
- [9/14/18] The official poster for GODZILLA: The Planet Eater is released. In addition, the film's official website is updated to include a story description, updated character, cast, and staff information, and more. XAI is confirmed to be performing the film's theme song, "live and die." (src)
- [9/13/18] The thirteenth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [9/12/18] GODZILLA: The Planet Eater will be making its world premiere at the close of the 2018 Tokyo International Film Festival on November 3, Godzilla's 64th birthday. The first screenshot from the film is also unveiled.
- [9/6/18] A listing for a Godzilla: King of the Monsters graphic novel tie-in to be released on April 16, 2019 appears on Amazon.
- [8/29/18] The twelfth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [8/15/18] The eleventh episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [8/2/18] The tenth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [8/1/18] A 15-second teaser for the third entry in the GODZILLA anime trilogy is released to the official TOHO animation YouTube channel, revealing the film's English title as GODZILLA: The Planet Eater. (src)
- [7/21/18] The first trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters debuts at San Diego Comic-Con. Bear McCreary is announced as the film's composer. (src)
- [7/19/18] The ninth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [7/18/18] GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle becomes available to stream worldwide via Netflix. In addition, the viral marketing website for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, monarchsciences.com, goes live, featuring new details and artwork for Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah.
- [7/13/18] Entertainment Weekly publishes an exclusive first-look article about Godzilla: King of the Monsters, revealing two stills for the film as well as some story details provided by director Michael Dougherty. (src)
- [7/5/18] Netflix announces that GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle will become available to stream worldwide on the platform starting on July 18. (src)
- [7/4/18] The eighth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [6/20/18] The seventh episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [6/7/18] The sixth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [6/2/18] The Hollywood Reporter reports that Zhang Ziyi will be reprising her role from Godzilla: King of the Monsters in Godzilla vs. Kong, and that Van Marten will be joining the film's cast as well. (src)
- [6/1/18] That Hashtag Show announces that Julian Dennison has been cast in Godzilla vs. Kong, while Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler are set to return for the film. (src)
- [5/24/18] The fifth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [5/23/18] The release date for Godzilla: King of the Monsters is pushed back to May 31, 2019. (src)
- [5/18/18] GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle is released to Japanese theaters. The Japanese title and theatrical release date for the third entry in the GODZILLA anime trilogy are revealed as well.
- [5/17/18] Toho releases GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan.
- [5/16/18] Actress Yuriko Hoshi, whose roles in the Godzilla series included Junko Nakanishi in Mothra vs. Godzilla, Naoko Shindo in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, and Yoshino Yoshizawa in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, passes away at the age of 74. (src)
- [5/15/18] Arrow Video releases Toho's Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the United States and United Kingdom.
- [5/10/18] The fourth episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [5/4/18] The second season of Kong: King of the Apes becomes available to stream on Netflix.
- [4/26/18] The third episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [4/25/18] GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla, the second official tie-in novel for the GODZILLA anime trilogy, is released in Japan. J.J. Abrams announces "a true, dedicated Cloverfield sequel" at CinemaCon, while denying that Overlord is the fourth film in the series. (src)
- [4/19/18] The first trailer for GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle is released.
- [4/13/18] Rampage is released to theaters.
- [4/12/18] The second episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [3/29/18] A tie-in novel for GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle, titled GODZILLA: Project Mechagodzilla, will be published by Kadokawa on April 25, 2018. (src)
- [3/28/18] The first episode of the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation becomes available on the Shonen Jump+ website. (src)
- [3/25/18] Reina Ueda and Ari Ozawa formally join the cast of GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle as the voice actresses for Maina and Miana, respectively. (src)
- [3/23/18] Pacific Rim Uprising is released to theaters.
- [3/19/18] Toho and Polygon release new material for the second entry in the GODZILLA anime trilogy, including a new poster, new cast and character details, and information regarding the film's theme song, "THE SKY FALLS," which will once again be performed by XAI. In addition, the official website is updated with an English description and plot synopsis, which reveal the film's official English title as GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle. (src)
- [3/12/18] Shonen Jump announces that the GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters manga adaptation will be launched on the Jump+ app on March 29. (src)
- [3/5/18] The Japanese theatrical release date for GODZILLA: Part 2 is announced as May 18, 2018. In addition, new concept art and plot details are revealed for the film. (src)
- [3/4/18] At the 90th Academy Awards, Kong: Skull Island loses Best Achievement in Visual Effects to Blade Runner 2049. Haruo Nakajima is honored during the show's "In Memoriam" segment. (src)
- [2/26/18] Toho announces that GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on May 16. (src)
- [2/23/18] Arrow Video announces that it will be releasing all three entries in Toho's Bloodthirsty Trilogy of vampire films on Blu-ray in the United States and United Kingdom on the 14 and 15 of May. (src)
- [2/22/18] BOOM! Studios announces the Kong of Skull Island 2018 Special, the company's next one-shot graphic novel based on the Kong of Skull Island property, which will be published in May 2018. (src)
- [2/21/18] Actor Ren Osugi, who played Prime Minister Seiji Okouchi in Shin Godzilla, passes away at the age of 66. (src)
- [2/4/18] The Cloverfield Paradox becomes available to stream on Netflix immediately following the conclusion of Super Bowl LII.
- [1/18/18] It is reported that actor Yosuke Natsuki, who starred as Detective Shindo in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster and Dr. Hayashida in The Return of Godzilla, passed away on January 14 at the age of 81. (src)
- [1/17/18] GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters becomes available to stream worldwide via Netflix.
- [1/6/18] Netflix announces that GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters will become available to stream worldwide on January 17.
- [12/25/17] Shonen Jump announces that a manga adaptation of GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters illustrated by Youth Kurahashi will be serialized on the Jump+ app and the manga website Z in March 2018. (src)
- [11/17/17] GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters is released to Japanese theaters. In addition, the Japanese title, release date, and first teaser image for the second entry in the GODZILLA anime trilogy are revealed. (src)
- [11/1/17] Ten Showa Godzilla films, along with Rodan and The War of the Gargantuas, become available to stream on STARZ. Thumbnails for each film label them as part of the Criterion Collection. (src)
- [10/25/17] GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, the official prequel novel to GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, is released in Japan.
- [10/19/17] City Shrouded in Shadow is released in Japan.
- [10/18/17] The one-shot comic Kong: Gods of Skull Island from BOOM! Studios is released.
- [10/13/17] It has been reported that Chikara Hashimoto, who portrayed Daimajin in the character's three film appearances, passed away on October 11 at the age of 83. (src)
- [10/12/17] Takayuki Hattori will compose the score for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters. (src)
- [10/3/17] Japanese singer XAI will perform "WHITE OUT," the theme song for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters. (src)
- [10/1/17] Toho announces that GODZILLA: Monster Apocalypse, a novel that serves as a prequel to GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, will be released on October 25. (src)
- [9/27/17] Legendary Comics releases the third issue of Skull Island: The Birth of Kong.
- [9/26/17] Legendary Pictures releases the first three posters for Pacific Rim Uprising.
- [9/5/17] It has been reported that actor Yoshio Tsuchiya, who appeared in Toho science-fiction films such as The Mysterians, The Human Vapor, Invasion of Astro-Monster, and Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, passed away earlier this year on February 8, at the age of 89. (src)
- [8/15/17] Toho releases the first full trailer for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, along with a new poster. (src)
- [8/14/17] Toho announces five additional cast members for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters: Daisuke Ono, Kenta Miyake, Kenyu Horiuchi, Kazuya Nakai, and Kazuhiro Yamaji. (src)
- [8/9/17] BOOM! Studios announces a six-issue crossover comic series called Kong on the Planet of the Apes, written by Ryan Ferrier with art by Carlos Magna. (src)
- [8/7/17] Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla suit actor, passes away at the age of 88. (src)
- [8/2/17] The release date of Pacific Rim Uprising is pushed back a month, to March 23, 2018. (src)
- [8/1/17] Shin Godzilla and Colossal are released on home video in the United States.
- [7/18/17] Kong: Skull Island is released on home video.
- [7/6/17] A teaser trailer for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters is released. (src)
- [7/5/17] A new trailer for City Shrouded in Shadow is released, revealing the inclusion of Gyaos. In addition, the game's release date is announced as October 19. (src)
- [6/19/17] Principal photography for Godzilla: King of the Monsters begins at Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. (src)
- [6/12/17] Godzilla's design in GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters is revealed by way of a new poster. (src)
- [6/8/17] Zhang Ziyi joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and will be playing a prominent member of Monarch. (src)
- [6/2/17] Bradley Whitford joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [5/31/17] Thomas Middleditch joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [5/30/17] The release of City Shrouded in Shadow is officially announced for fall 2017 in Japan. In addition, King Ghidorah, Gamera, Legion, and other characters are revealed to be appearing in the game. (src) Adam Wingard is named as the director of Godzilla vs. Kong. (src)
- [5/24/17] Randy Havens joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [5/18/17] Charles Dance joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, while Sally Hawkins returns to reprise her role as Vivienne Graham. (src)
- [5/15/17] Funimation announces that Shin Godzilla will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United States on August 1, 2017. (src)
- [5/7/17] Yoshimitsu Banno, director of Godzilla vs. Hedorah and executive producer for Legendary Pictures' Godzilla, passes away at the age of 86. (src)
- [5/3/17] Warner Bros. pushes up the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong from May 29 to May 22, 2020. (src)
- [5/1/17] Anthony Ramos is added to the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and will be playing the character Cpl. Mendoza. (src)
- [4/18/17] Aisha Hinds joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src) A King Kong television series is confirmed to be in development. (src)
- [4/12/17] The first issue of Skull Island: The Birth of Kong is released.
- [3/31/17] Toho Animation releases a behind-the-scenes video for GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters. (src)
- [3/25/17] It is announced that GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters will be the first in a trilogy of anime Godzilla films. In addition, six main characters in the film are revealed. (src)
- [3/24/17] The official title for the upcoming Godzilla anime, GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters, is revealed, along with the film's official story, release date, and a new poster. (src)
- [3/16/17] Another piece of concept art for the GODZILLA anime film is revealed. (src)
- [3/12/17] Netflix has acquired the anime GODZILLA film for global distribution, which will occur sometime in 2017 following the film's theatrical Japanese release. (src)
- [3/10/17] Kong: Skull Island is officially released in theaters across the United States and several other countries around the world.
- [3/6/17] Yet another piece of concept art for the anime GODZILLA film is revealed. (src)
- [3/3/17] Shin Godzilla wins seven awards, including Best Picture, at the 40th Japan Academy Prize Awards. (src)
- [2/27/17] Vera Farmiga joins the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [2/24/17] A new piece of concept art for the anime GODZILLA film is revealed. (src)
- [2/21/17] Kyle Chandler will star in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [1/27/17] Millie Bobby Brown will star in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [1/23/17] Michael Dougherty will be the director of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (src)
- [1/19/17] Six voice actors for the upcoming anime GODZILLA film, as well as a new piece of concept art, are revealed. (src) Four TV spots for Kong: Skull Island and a trailer for Colossal debut. (src) (src)
- [12/14/16] Legendary Pictures reveals the titles of their upcoming Godzilla and Pacific Rim sequels: Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Pacific Rim Uprising. (src)
- [11/10/16] The new King Kong design for the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island is revealed. (src)
- [10/20/16] Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields are Godzilla 2's new writers. (src)
- [10/18/16] Funimation announces that Shin Godzilla's North American theatrical run will be extended until October 27 in select cities. In addition, over 200 theaters will hold special matinee screenings of the film on Saturday, October 22. (src)