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chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#301: Jul 27th 2018 at 6:38:09 AM

I'll give you the first Godzilla film, but Kong: Skull Island sure as hell wasn't aiming for a Dark Knight feel to it. It's way more over-the-top and comedic, so the series has already established that's a possible path for their monster films to take. King of the Monsters is aiming for a more serious tone, but that doesn't mean they're going to stick with it to the point of excluding one of Godzilla's most famous enemies. Mechagodzilla probably has more name recognition than Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mothra combined. They will find a way to incorporate it in some manner if they're planning on continuing the franchise. It's only a matter of time.

Ikedatakeshi Baby dango from singapore Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Baby dango
#302: Jul 27th 2018 at 6:44:58 AM

Mechagodzilla is not something essential to the franchise and they can perfectly go forward without it. Godzilla being something mutated by nuclear weapons is a more essential element, yet that was thrown out. Also, Mechagodzilla having more name recognition than Ghidorah and Mothra combined? That's a pretty big claim and I'm gonna need some proof of that.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#303: Jul 27th 2018 at 7:17:34 AM

[up]It was a big part of Ready Player One. Mechagodzilla was seen by a lot of people.

I do think there’s an element to tap into for man trying to control nature.

On a semi related tangent, I do find it interesting that the big symbol of said nature, Godzilla, is portrayed as a heroic figure in these films. Sure, like nature, it’s destructive and overwhelming, but we’re better off with it and attempts to get rid of it are ultimately disastrous. Or as Superman put it in that one How It Should Have Ended video - “Oh sure, when Godzilla destroys half the city to kill the unstoppable threat to save the world, everyone cheers, but when I do it, everyone gets all grouchy and judgmental.”

Edited by Beatman1 on Jul 27th 2018 at 10:17:43 AM

Ikedatakeshi Baby dango from singapore Since: Nov, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Baby dango
#304: Jul 27th 2018 at 7:35:40 AM

The controlling nature aspect better suits Biollante since it is made from Godzilla cells, human DNA and a rose, with the original experiment being using Godzilla's DNA to make more resilient crops . Mechagodzilla, if there is a theme, would be fighting back against nature, especially using its own form to fight it, almost mocking it and shows human arrogance. However, something like the Oxygen Destroyer and Destoroyah, a creature made from trying to kill Godzilla with a super weapon despite Godzilla originally being created from the previous super weapon, better shows human folly and the unending cycle that would lead to human's destruction.

Edit: With that said, after further consideration, I think Gigan could work if we just remove the saw on its belly. Ancient Astronauts leaving behind giant monsters and getting worshiped as gods, but preferably not have the aliens be villains or at least not humane villains that can communicate with humans.

Edit 2: Just to make things clear, if they do somehow find a way to make Mechagodzilla work, I would totally be fine with it, but currently I rather not want the audience to feel that the monsterverse jumped the shark, and they have found a profitable formula. Less risk-taking is what I want, because I rather have less Rule of Cool stuff than none at all.

Edited by Ikedatakeshi on Jul 27th 2018 at 11:52:35 PM

FigmentJedi Since: Jan, 2001
#305: Dec 1st 2018 at 7:57:30 AM

Tokyo Comic-Con has given us a lot of updates.

Got to hear a bit Bear Mc Creary's new version of the Akira Ifukube theme before the panel

And the SH Monster Arts figures for the four kaiju have all been shown off.

http://news.toyark.com/2018/11/30/godzilla-king-of-monsters-s-h-monsterarts-revealed-at-tokyo-comic-con-325639

Edited by FigmentJedi on Dec 1st 2018 at 7:57:47 AM

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#306: Dec 1st 2018 at 8:57:25 AM

Is it me or does Mothra look alot like the male M.U.T.O.?

MisoraMiyazaki Ace of Space! from Tallon IV Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ace of Space!
#307: Dec 2nd 2018 at 12:17:53 AM

Oh my god, I love them all so much. King Ghidorah especially.

No lie, this legit brightened my morning.

/crawls back under rock
chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#308: Dec 2nd 2018 at 8:30:56 AM

Most of these designs look very loyal to their Toho counterparts, so I'm happy. I'm a bit disappointed Mothra isn't more fluffy, but they kept her color scheme, so that's the important thing. Going by the trailer, I was worried Mothra was going to be bluish-grey throughout the film.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#309: Dec 2nd 2018 at 10:06:31 AM

Michael Dougherty, the director appeared at Tokyo Comic Con to give some inside info into each of the monsters.

Namely:

  • Mothra was changed up a smidge so it looks like she could actually fight.
  • Rodan is burgundy red with a rocky substance to him on account of his evolving from a volcano and despite the concept art, Rodan doesn’t have feathers. (Though we can allow it because the guy came from a volcano, right?)
  • King Ghidorah’s heads were motion captured by three separate actors so he can have that one head that’s smarter than the other two.
  • While Godzilla looked fine in the 2014 film, Dougherty made the dorsal spikes look more the ones from the 1954 movie.
  • For each of the monsters’ signature roars, the original monster sounds were used as a base and they were enhanced with sounds from real animals.
  • We’re getting the classic Godzilla theme AND Mothra’s theme too.
  • There’s an in-universe justification for the usage of both “Godzilla” and “Gojira”. “Godzilla” is the nickname while “Gojira” is the scientific name.

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#310: Dec 2nd 2018 at 10:35:42 AM

Something i'm confused on is the nature of Mothra's "god rays", some make it sound like she just makes a bright light to blind her opponents while others make it sound like she can shoot laser beams.

Shadao Dorzma Forever! Artwork by Kris Dobbins. (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Dorzma Forever! Artwork by Kris Dobbins.
#311: Dec 10th 2018 at 9:54:10 AM

Godzilla: King of the Monsters Trailer 2

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#312: Dec 10th 2018 at 10:04:07 AM

In awe of the size of these lads. Absolute units.

Drakon69 The dragon archnerd from greece Since: Oct, 2018 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
The dragon archnerd
#313: Dec 10th 2018 at 10:14:37 AM

It seem that there are more kaiju that only 4.(a yt comment said that the directors has confirmed 17 kaiju,but i am not sure if its trustworthy).

It seems we have a kaiju Battle Royale in our hands.

And i am vary happy.

Edited by Drakon69 on Dec 10th 2018 at 8:16:31 PM

DRAGON DRAGON
Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#314: Dec 10th 2018 at 11:28:56 AM

One looks like it spider legs, some might say it's Kumonga but really, giant spiders are fairly basic as far as kaiju go.

Zeromaeus Since: May, 2010
#315: Dec 10th 2018 at 11:36:10 AM

One of the posters has what looks like Biollante's vines on it.

Edited by Zeromaeus on Dec 10th 2018 at 2:36:36 PM

MisoraMiyazaki Ace of Space! from Tallon IV Since: Jun, 2014 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Ace of Space!
#316: Dec 10th 2018 at 8:23:36 PM

I have been screeching in delight since I saw this.

I am so excited for this movie.

/crawls back under rock
Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#317: Dec 13th 2018 at 12:39:00 PM

I watched the Brandon Tenold review of Godzilla vs. Biollante and it made me realize think of something, wouldn't the american biotech company threatening to release Godzilla be massively illegal? I know the U.S. isn't the most ethical country at the best of times but a company committing a major act of terrorism (pretty sure this would count as a WMD attack) would provoke an international response.

Ookamikun This is going to be so much fun. (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
This is going to be so much fun.
#318: Jan 12th 2019 at 10:11:11 AM

"So you'd want to make Godzilla our pet?"
"No. We would be his."

At face value it's so corny but man the context and delivery makes it so chilling. It's such a good line.

Edited by Ookamikun on Jan 13th 2019 at 2:11:19 AM

Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#319: Jan 24th 2019 at 9:55:07 PM

So how come IDW hasn't made any new Godzilla comics since 2016?

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#320: Apr 14th 2019 at 6:17:03 PM

Someone posted leaked footage of Ghidorah in the upcoming film.

If you're worried about spoilers, it really doesn't contain any besides "Ghidorah smashes stuff while people look scared".

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#322: Apr 21st 2019 at 10:00:26 AM

Legendary is doing a good job, so I hope they renew the rights with them.

Unless you want Legendary to make an Ultraman movie, which is now possible thanks to the lawsuit being settled.

Zeromaeus Since: May, 2010
#323: Apr 21st 2019 at 3:45:32 PM

I do want that. Very much.

Edited by Zeromaeus on Apr 21st 2019 at 6:45:52 AM

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#325: Apr 21st 2019 at 4:17:07 PM

[up]A Chinese company claimed several international trademarks in relation to the Ultra franchise and its international distribution. They used those trademarks to make a slew of bootleg Ultra movies and block Tsburaya attempts at international expansion of the franchise without cutting them in.

Recently a judge threw those claims out in court saying that Tsubraya had sole claim to the franchise. Not too long after that, the Netflix Ultraman anime got announced, giving them free reign to move the brand internationally again.


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