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'''''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''''' {{Nihongo|伝説の巨獣狼男対ゴジラ|Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira|lit. ''Legendary Beast Wolfman Against Godzilla''}} is a fan film directed and produced by [[Shizuo Nakajima]] and several former [[Toho]] filmmakers in [[1983]].
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{{Quote|A fierce battle that shakes the Earth's axis!!! ''(地軸をゆるがす大激闘!!!)''<br>Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Wolfman?|parenthetical=ゴジラ勝つか?狼男勝つか?|Tagline}}
'''''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''''' {{Nihongo|伝説の巨獣狼男対ゴジラ|Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira|lit. ''Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}} is an upcoming fan film directed and produced by [[Shizuo Nakajima]] and several former [[Toho]] filmmakers following Nakajima's previous project, ''Wolfman vs. Baragon''. Though shot in 1983, the film has yet to be completed or released officially.
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==History==
==Plot==
From what has been revealed, the plot of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to [[kaiju|daikaiju]] size. This giant [[Wolfman]] encounters [[Godzilla]] in the countryside, and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early [[Showa era|Showa series]], but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.
==Production==
Principal photography on ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' began in 1983 and concluded in the mid 1980's. Post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.<ref name="SFJ">[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA]</ref>
Principal photography on ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' began in 1983 and concluded in the mid 1980's. Post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.<ref name="SFJ">[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA]</ref>
==Development==
According to Shizuo Nakajima, many drafts of the film were made in the 1970's, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the [[MosuGoji]] suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in battle against [[Baragon]] as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker [[Fuyuki Shinada]], who would go on to design the monsters in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the [[KingGoji]]. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts were believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over ten hours of raw footage for the film exists.


Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in an impromptu, standing room only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.<ref name="Facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/shizuo.nakajima.9 Shizuo Nakajima on Facebook]</ref>
Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in an impromptu, standing room only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.<ref name="Facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/shizuo.nakajima.9 Shizuo Nakajima on Facebook]</ref>
==Plot==
From what has been revealed, the plot of ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to [[kaiju|daikaiju]] size. This giant [[Wolfman]] encounters [[Godzilla]] in the countryside, and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early [[Showa era|Showa series]], but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.
According to Shizuo Nakajima, many drafts of the film were made in the 1970's, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the [[MosuGoji]] suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in battle against [[Baragon]] as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker [[Fuyuki Shinada]], who would go on to design the monsters in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]''. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the [[KingGoji]]. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts were believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over ten hours of raw footage for the film exists.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Production===
===Production===
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1974 Film Completion Commermoration.jpg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''
Wolfmanvs03a.jpeg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''
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===Post-production===
===Post Production===
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NICOLAS_CAGE_with_WOLFMAN_VS_GODZILLA_poster.jpg|Nicolas Cage with a ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' poster
NICOLAS_CAGE_with_WOLFMAN_VS_GODZILLA_poster.jpg|Nicolas Cage with a ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' poster
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===Other===
===Miscellaneous===
====Fan Art====
====Internet====
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1974 Film Completion Commermoration.jpg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]''
Wolfmanvs03a.jpeg|''Godzilla vs. Wolfman'' director Shizuo Nakajima poses in a cast and crew photo for ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]''
Legendary Wolfman vs. Godzilla by Jeff Zornow from G-FEST.jpg|Poster by [[Jeff Zornow]]
Legendary Wolfman vs. Godzilla by Jeff Zornow from G-FEST.jpg|Poster by [[Jeff Zornow]]
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==Videos==
==Videos==
{{Videos|
{{Videos|
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">qIBiVJATUjM</youtube>|Clips from ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla'' are shown at [[G-Fest]] XIX in 2012}}
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{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">EQ8RD8vPcXg</youtube>|Behind the scenes of filming<br>''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''}}
{{Vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">Oa3Mb4g7DxM</youtube>|Footage and stills from ''Wolfman vs. Baragon'', ''Wolfman vs. Godzilla''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s precursor}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA - SciFi Japan]
*[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2013/06/03/in-search-of-monsters-wolfman-vs-godzilla/ In Search Of Monsters: WOLFMAN vs GODZILLA - SciFi Japan]
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 18:50, 21 February 2020

Wolfman vs. Godzilla
Japanese Wolfman vs. Godzilla poster
Alternate titles
Flagicon Japan.png Legendary Beast
Wolfman vs. Godzilla
(1983)

Directed by Shizuo Nakajima
Producer Shizuo Nakajima
Music by Akira Ifukube (stock)
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This article concerns an upcoming subject, and will be updated with new information as it arises.
A fierce battle that shakes the Earth's axis!!! (地軸をゆるがす大激闘!!!)
Will you win, Godzilla? Will you win, Wolfman?
(ゴジラ勝つか?狼男勝つか?)
„ 

— Tagline

Wolfman vs. Godzilla (伝説の巨獣狼男対ゴジラ,   Densetsu no Kyojū Ōkami Otoko tai Gojira, lit. Legendary Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla) is an upcoming fan film directed and produced by Shizuo Nakajima and several former Toho filmmakers following Nakajima's previous project, Wolfman vs. Baragon. Though shot in 1983, the film has yet to be completed or released officially.

Plot

From what has been revealed, the plot of Wolfman vs. Godzilla consists of a werewolf appearing in Japan, which becomes irradiated and grows to daikaiju size. This giant Wolfman encounters Godzilla in the countryside, and the two monsters battle. Godzilla is portrayed as a rampaging monster like in the early Showa series, but the lesser of two evils compared to the Wolfman.

Production

Principal photography on Wolfman vs. Godzilla began in 1983 and concluded in the mid 1980's. Post-production ("editing, sound design, and visual effects") is ongoing.[1]

Development

According to Shizuo Nakajima, many drafts of the film were made in the 1970's, most of them starting out simply as short films. One of them featured a Godzilla suit that closely resembled the MosuGoji suit. The Wolfman's design was also drastically different, somewhat resembling a mummy, with a head that bears a slight resemblance to one of the Gargantuas. Another one of these short films featured the Wolfman character in battle against Baragon as well. All of the costumes made during the film's production were made by professional costume maker Fuyuki Shinada, who would go on to design the monsters in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. By 1983, production had changed and much of the monster action was re-filmed in order to create a feature-length film, featuring a new Godzilla suit that was based on the KingGoji. This is the version of the film most people have been familiar with, while the older drafts were believed to be entirely lost, with only stills surviving. However, Nakajima recently revealed some of the earlier footage and stated that he intended to splice together the old and new footage of the film prior to giving it a DVD release. According to Nakajima, over ten hours of raw footage for the film exists.

Though several photos circulated online, information about the film was almost nonexistent in the United States until 2012, when Mark Jaramillo made contact with Nakajima and received a short montage of effects footage from the film. This clip, along a number of behind-the-scenes photos, was shown at G-Fest XIX in an impromptu, standing room only panel. The following year, Nakajima traveled to G-Fest himself, bringing more footage with him. He has since released a number of clips and set footage online using his personal Facebook account.[2]

Gallery

Production

Post-production

Miscellaneous

Internet

Videos

Clips from Wolfman vs. Godzilla
are shown at G-Fest XIX in 2012
Behind the scenes of filming
Wolfman vs. Godzilla
Footage and stills from Wolfman vs. Baragon, Wolfman vs. Godzilla's precursor

External links

References

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