Toho’s 34th Godzilla film is reportedly eyeing a new director after Takashi Yamazaki-directed film Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. According to sources, the director of the Bleach live-action movie, Shinsuke Sato, will be Toho’s new choice of director.
It is also reported that the film will not be a sequel to the earlier film and will be a standalone work. Fans are not exactly thrilled to hear this news, as they believe that Toho is wasting a great opportunity.
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
After the success of 2016’s live-action Godzilla film Shin Godzilla, Toho developed three animated kaiju films in a series before developing another standalone live-action Godzilla Minus One. Fans are a little disappointed that Toho is going for separate works when it comes to live-action kaiju films.
Takashi Yamazaki Might Not Helm The Next Live-Action Godzilla Film...
It is also reported that the film will not be a sequel to the earlier film and will be a standalone work. Fans are not exactly thrilled to hear this news, as they believe that Toho is wasting a great opportunity.
A still from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
After the success of 2016’s live-action Godzilla film Shin Godzilla, Toho developed three animated kaiju films in a series before developing another standalone live-action Godzilla Minus One. Fans are a little disappointed that Toho is going for separate works when it comes to live-action kaiju films.
Takashi Yamazaki Might Not Helm The Next Live-Action Godzilla Film...
- 5/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Godzilla Minus One was truly a spectacle. The film has been regarded as one of the most successful films of the Godzilla film series, and its director, Takashi Yamazaki, can be thanked for it. The film has received a lot of critical acclaim for many different reasons. One of its most prominent assets is its visual effects, impressively winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Godzilla Minus One
The film also made a lot of money during its box office release, almost going above $116 million worldwide. Despite all its success, it would seem that Toho Studios made a huge mistake less than a year after the film’s release that will certainly affect its profit.
Godzilla Minus One is Stuck in the Piracy Cycle
Piracy is one of the most common phenomena in the world of Hollywood. There are many reasons why audiences stream content illegally; be it the...
Godzilla Minus One
The film also made a lot of money during its box office release, almost going above $116 million worldwide. Despite all its success, it would seem that Toho Studios made a huge mistake less than a year after the film’s release that will certainly affect its profit.
Godzilla Minus One is Stuck in the Piracy Cycle
Piracy is one of the most common phenomena in the world of Hollywood. There are many reasons why audiences stream content illegally; be it the...
- 5/13/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
by Hiranmoy Lahiri
The article contains spoilers
Godzilla (Gojira), the beloved fictional movie monster, is a favorite among viewers. Since 1954, Godzilla has been wreaking havoc on screens, terrifying and delighting audiences. The genesis of this creature can be traced back to something profoundly serious and devastating: thermonuclear weapons and the tangible threats they pose to humanity.
The first instalment in the series was “Godzilla” (1954), directed by Ishirō Honda and produced by Toho Studios. Going beyond a simple horror/monster movie, it drew inspiration from a real-life event involving the ‘Lucky Dragon No. 5' (Daigo Fukuryū Maru) tuna fishing boat. This vessel was navigating in waters near the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, not far from the area where the American military had chosen to conduct a test of a hydrogen bomb (a thermonuclear device). The United States government had predicted that the area would be safe, but the power...
The article contains spoilers
Godzilla (Gojira), the beloved fictional movie monster, is a favorite among viewers. Since 1954, Godzilla has been wreaking havoc on screens, terrifying and delighting audiences. The genesis of this creature can be traced back to something profoundly serious and devastating: thermonuclear weapons and the tangible threats they pose to humanity.
The first instalment in the series was “Godzilla” (1954), directed by Ishirō Honda and produced by Toho Studios. Going beyond a simple horror/monster movie, it drew inspiration from a real-life event involving the ‘Lucky Dragon No. 5' (Daigo Fukuryū Maru) tuna fishing boat. This vessel was navigating in waters near the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, not far from the area where the American military had chosen to conduct a test of a hydrogen bomb (a thermonuclear device). The United States government had predicted that the area would be safe, but the power...
- 5/10/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
There’s no doubt that Takashi Yamazaki’s last year epic film Godzilla Minus One was quite a big win everywhere it would go. Released in late 2023, the movie was quick to garner $115 million worldwide with the initial budget of only $12 million and eventually even multiplied its grand success by landing an impressive score of 98% from both critics and viewers.
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
With an Academy award for Best Visual Effects under its belt, Godzilla Minus One is still a frequent watch choice among those who didn’t make it to the cinemas back in December, but the movie’s current popularity among viewers seems to be a questionable matter.
According to Torrent Freak’s most recent data, Godzilla Minus One is the number one movie to be streamed illegally through pirates’ sites, surpassing even Dune: Part 2 and Nicholas Cage’s horror film Arcadian for the week of May 6.
Godzilla Minus One...
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is leading the piracy charts. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office (Domestic): Scores...
Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, which made history by winning the first Academy Award in the venerable 70-year-old Godzilla franchise this year, reportedly also broke the record for the most pirated movie ever.
Set in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in World War II, Godzilla Minus One, made for a reported $15 million, became a global phenomenon earning $116 Million worldwide.
The movie, which had a limited theatrical release in December 2023 due to low box office expectations, has ended up being the most pirated movie of all time, followed by Dune: Part Two. The data extrapolated by Torrent Freak, the go-to site for all things piracy, said the movie is the most pirated film in the chart, followed by Dune: Part Two and Arcadian.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office (Domestic): Scores...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Godzilla Minus One proved that even with a limited budget, one can produce an award-winning and top-quality film. Unfortunately, the movie also had a limited theatrical run in selected countries which was quite disappointing to many fans.
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
Godzilla Minus One
As there was no way to get access to the film, desperate fans resorted to the illegal way: pirating. Godzilla Minus One has now set the record for being the most pirated movie of all time.
Fans Resorted To Piracy To Watch Godzilla Minus One
As reported by Torrent Freak, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One ranked as the most pirated film in the chart, with blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 just behind it.
The film was released in selected countries and only ran for a limited time until it was added to Amazon’s streaming service. Fans would still need to get a Vpn to access this,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
With an enduring saga that spans seven decades since its conception, involving stories that function as parables of the atomic age, pointing out the follies and hubris of humankind, Godzilla can very well be perceived as a key figure in the mythos of a postmodern world. Like the gods of Hindu mythology, the nuclear monster has been reincarnated through generations with renewed symbolism. Beginning as a condemnation of nuclear warfare, transforming into a personification of nature’s fury and vengeance upon humanity, eventually becoming representative of the wrath of the souls who have been wronged on the battlefield, and later on Godzilla also acted as a critique of the response of the government’s absolute negligence towards their people. In Toho’s latest venture revolving around the iconic kaiju, Godzilla Minus One, the beast is an embodiment of survivor’s guilt, an embodiment of an old world order that shackles...
- 5/5/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The original 1954 "Godzilla" film may look a bit worn 70 years after its release, but one aspect of the movie is still capable of reaching across time and space to rattle the nerves of modern moviegoers: that famous kaiju roar. Ishirō Honda's groundbreaking film brought its eponymous creature to life with a screeching, discordant sound that sends tingles down the spine, and it's a noise that the latest Toho Studios masterpiece, the critically acclaimed "Godzilla Minus One," aimed to emulate and expand upon.
In an interview with A Frame, the sound team behind the Oscar-winning film explained exactly how they put together the new Godzilla roar, a stunning noise that punctuated the film's first trailer and sounds even better in context. According to writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, he and the sound team decided to create the latest roar in part by replaying the original audio in a space that would allow for major echoes and reverberations.
In an interview with A Frame, the sound team behind the Oscar-winning film explained exactly how they put together the new Godzilla roar, a stunning noise that punctuated the film's first trailer and sounds even better in context. According to writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, he and the sound team decided to create the latest roar in part by replaying the original audio in a space that would allow for major echoes and reverberations.
- 4/26/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Last year’s Godzilla Minus One received many accolades and acclaim worldwide for its treatment of the kaiju genre. It became the first Godzilla film to win an Oscar after the Takashi Yamazaki film received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film was also commercially successful, earning over $115 million against a $15 million budget.
While the film has been one of the most popular releases of 2023, it took almost six months for it to debut on streaming. Amazon Prime Video announced that Godzilla Minus One would be streaming on the platform from May 3. However, there is a catch. The movie would reportedly only stream in Japan, which might lead to many fans watching it illegally.
Godzilla Minus One Will Stream On Prime Video From May 3 A still from Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki’s masterpiece Godzilla Minus One received acclaim from fans around the world due to its VFX and storytelling.
While the film has been one of the most popular releases of 2023, it took almost six months for it to debut on streaming. Amazon Prime Video announced that Godzilla Minus One would be streaming on the platform from May 3. However, there is a catch. The movie would reportedly only stream in Japan, which might lead to many fans watching it illegally.
Godzilla Minus One Will Stream On Prime Video From May 3 A still from Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki’s masterpiece Godzilla Minus One received acclaim from fans around the world due to its VFX and storytelling.
- 4/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in worldwide theaters may have reminded fans of the late Lance Reddick. Although the actor did not have a huge part in the franchise, director Adam Wingard hoped to give him a more significant role and even work with him in future installments.
Lance Reddick in John Wick
The famed star passed away unexpectedly in 2023, leaving his fans devastated as they won’t see him any longer in the MonsterVerse. What’s even more upsetting is the fact that he had many omitted scenes in the previous film.
Godzilla x Kong Director Says Lance Reddick Had a Bigger Role
Lance Reddick in Godzilla vs Kong
During his interview with GamesRadar, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed Lance Reddick was supposed to have more airtime than he did in Godzilla vs. Kong. He explained why he had to cut some of his scenes.
“Originally,...
Lance Reddick in John Wick
The famed star passed away unexpectedly in 2023, leaving his fans devastated as they won’t see him any longer in the MonsterVerse. What’s even more upsetting is the fact that he had many omitted scenes in the previous film.
Godzilla x Kong Director Says Lance Reddick Had a Bigger Role
Lance Reddick in Godzilla vs Kong
During his interview with GamesRadar, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed Lance Reddick was supposed to have more airtime than he did in Godzilla vs. Kong. He explained why he had to cut some of his scenes.
“Originally,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Recently, Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" made Academy Award history by winning the Best Visual Effects category, becoming the first film in the decade-spanning franchise to win an Oscar. An absolutely deserved win aside, it is one that feels both unexpected and a long time coming, with the future of the kaiju looking brighter than ever. One of the reasons why "Godzilla Minus One" is such an impactful entry can be chalked up to how humanity bands together to defeat a mammoth, indestructible force while also dealing with a socio-political situation that mirrors some of the bleakest moments in Japanese history. It is a film that ventures way beyond the spectacle of an incomprehensible beast stomping around without any regard for human lives, with the focus often shifting to the intricate inner lives of everyday citizens working together to achieve the impossible.
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,...
Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ruling the world, thanks to a huge $194 million box office weekend, the MonsterVerse has never been so mighty. As speculation for a third Godzilla-versus-Kong movie is underway, it is time to talk about the best parts of the kaiju-centered universe: the monster battles.
While Kong had a share of bare-knuckle brawls, Godzilla faced numerous foes, with most of them nearly outmatching the fearsome lizard. It only begs the question: if they can beat Godzilla, can they also beat Kong? Here are five of Godzilla’s enemies that can defeat Kong in a battle:
1. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah is the best Kaiju to start since he is popularly regarded as Godzilla’s nemesis. First appearing in his titular 1964 movie, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, the alien dragon made a strong impression as the Earth’s next greatest...
While Kong had a share of bare-knuckle brawls, Godzilla faced numerous foes, with most of them nearly outmatching the fearsome lizard. It only begs the question: if they can beat Godzilla, can they also beat Kong? Here are five of Godzilla’s enemies that can defeat Kong in a battle:
1. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
King Ghidorah is the best Kaiju to start since he is popularly regarded as Godzilla’s nemesis. First appearing in his titular 1964 movie, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, the alien dragon made a strong impression as the Earth’s next greatest...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ramon Paolo Zabala Alfar
- FandomWire
Apple is betting bigger on the Godzilla business.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
- 4/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire shattered box office expectations and overperformed in its opening weekend. While most critics have not enjoyed the film. audiences are lapping it up and celebrating the reunion of Godzilla and Kong and their team-up to face a terrifying new threat. The Monsterverse continues its success streak and is not stopping anytime soon.
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
Adam Wingard started making his stamp on the Monsterverse with 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong
The success of the film makes it highly likely that Warner Bros and Legendary will soon announce a third film with Wingard returning to finish his trilogy. The director has already expressed his desire to complete it and now the heads at Legendary are optimistic about a third film happening soon, for witnessing the impressive box office collections.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel is Imminent After the Film’s Impressive Box Office Hold
With the success...
- 4/9/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has created several cinematic moments for moviegoers to behold. While adding the subtle mannerisms of the king of the monsters, Adam Wingard took the ultimate inspiration from his pet cat.
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When Godzilla rises from the depths of the ocean and curls up inside the Colosseum in Rome, that scene particularly reflects the similar mannerisms of a cat. Wingard candidly discussed how his cat inspired him and Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki.
Adam Wingard Explains His Inspiration From Cats Adam Wingard. Credit: CinemaBlend/Yt
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now roaring at the box office with an astounding buzz alongside the movie. While the critics were not in favor of the movie in general, fans have embraced it with open arms, which is well reflected in the soaring box office...
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When Godzilla rises from the depths of the ocean and curls up inside the Colosseum in Rome, that scene particularly reflects the similar mannerisms of a cat. Wingard candidly discussed how his cat inspired him and Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki.
Adam Wingard Explains His Inspiration From Cats Adam Wingard. Credit: CinemaBlend/Yt
Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is now roaring at the box office with an astounding buzz alongside the movie. While the critics were not in favor of the movie in general, fans have embraced it with open arms, which is well reflected in the soaring box office...
- 4/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is roaring at the box office while receiving praise from the audience despite the mixed reactions from critics. As the movie is heading to create a box-office legacy as the newest addition to the iconic MonsterVerse, the Lead Creature Designer of the film Jared Krichevsky debunked one misconception about the movie.
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The Adam Wingard movie is making a huge splash among fans, primarily for the stunning visuals and CGI, but the new rose-colored Godzilla has baffled fans as it left them wondering the reason behind it.
Lead Creature Designer For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Revealed Details Of The Godzilla’s Color
Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
Right after the success of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire revered the essence of the Monsterverse narrative,...
A still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The Adam Wingard movie is making a huge splash among fans, primarily for the stunning visuals and CGI, but the new rose-colored Godzilla has baffled fans as it left them wondering the reason behind it.
Lead Creature Designer For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Revealed Details Of The Godzilla’s Color
Godzilla in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024).
Right after the success of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One, Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire revered the essence of the Monsterverse narrative,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
As some of the lists of the previous years were not on par with the ones we have been publishing lately, we decided to take a closer look at some of the years that were not as covered at the time. In that fashion, here is a list with the 50 of the Best Asian movies of 2015, in completely random order.
1. Monster Hunt
Raman Hui evidently shot a film to indulge every demographic category in the country. In that fashion, the movie entails elements of RPGs, comics, martial arts, comedy, musicals, romance, some drama and a plethora of action scenes. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
on Amazon by clicking on the image below 2. Spl 2: A Time for Consequences
The action scenes are magnificent, with Tony Jaa as Chatchai and Wu Jing as Kit giving their best selves. Furthermore, the film excels in the technical department, both in cinematography and special effects,...
1. Monster Hunt
Raman Hui evidently shot a film to indulge every demographic category in the country. In that fashion, the movie entails elements of RPGs, comics, martial arts, comedy, musicals, romance, some drama and a plethora of action scenes. (Panos Kotzathanasis)
on Amazon by clicking on the image below 2. Spl 2: A Time for Consequences
The action scenes are magnificent, with Tony Jaa as Chatchai and Wu Jing as Kit giving their best selves. Furthermore, the film excels in the technical department, both in cinematography and special effects,...
- 4/1/2024
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
In a world where superhero films and features have dominated the box office for years, Kaiju movies are coming to take center stage in recent times. Just days ago it was the Japanese kaiju tale Godzilla Minus One that rocked the cinematic world with its brilliant storyline and even more amazing graphics, bagging the Best Visual Effects Oscar in the process. And now it is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Godzilla Minus One
The newest edition to the Monsterverse, the movie has had a spectacular opening at the box office, and if the box office details hold any weight, a new age of Kaiju films might be upon us.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Is Yet Another Brilliant Kaiju Entry
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The Kaiju movies in the past years might not have performed as well but come 2023, the mythos has done...
Godzilla Minus One
The newest edition to the Monsterverse, the movie has had a spectacular opening at the box office, and if the box office details hold any weight, a new age of Kaiju films might be upon us.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Is Yet Another Brilliant Kaiju Entry
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The Kaiju movies in the past years might not have performed as well but come 2023, the mythos has done...
- 4/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Fantasy can cross over into several genres where you wouldn’t expect it to be found. Horror is one, of course; I dare you to watch Pan’s Labyrinth and not tell me it’s a horrific fantasy. But another is Science Fiction. Sci-Fi and Fantasy go hand in claw, and no more so than when it comes to Godzilla and his family of monsters.
In this edition of Fantasizing About Fantasy Films, we’re doing something a little different. We’re going with the new modern classic Godzilla Minus One. The return of the King of the Monsters from his home country of Japan and an origin story never previously witnessed. Prepare to be amazed as we see a Godzilla story told in a way that will surprise you, and which became one of the biggest hits of 2023 as we fly toward the monster in Godzilla Minus One.
Godzilla is,...
In this edition of Fantasizing About Fantasy Films, we’re doing something a little different. We’re going with the new modern classic Godzilla Minus One. The return of the King of the Monsters from his home country of Japan and an origin story never previously witnessed. Prepare to be amazed as we see a Godzilla story told in a way that will surprise you, and which became one of the biggest hits of 2023 as we fly toward the monster in Godzilla Minus One.
Godzilla is,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series that released on March 29th, 2024 in theaters worldwide. The Kaiju movie follows Godzilla and Kong as they reunite to fight an unknown threat hidden within the Earth that poses grave danger to humans and Titans alike.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The film also introduces pivotal characters like Skar King, Suko, and Shimo to the MonsterVerse. While the action thriller is receiving mixed responses especially from many critics who don’t seem too impressed, the narrative seems to have struck a chord with fans across the world. The film’s CinemaScore rating after the opening weekend is proof of this.
Fans Seem To Dig Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Judging By Its CinemaScore Rating
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series, released this weekend worldwide.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire
The film also introduces pivotal characters like Skar King, Suko, and Shimo to the MonsterVerse. While the action thriller is receiving mixed responses especially from many critics who don’t seem too impressed, the narrative seems to have struck a chord with fans across the world. The film’s CinemaScore rating after the opening weekend is proof of this.
Fans Seem To Dig Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Judging By Its CinemaScore Rating
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, which is the 5th film in the MonsterVerse series, released this weekend worldwide.
- 3/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has hit the theatres and reviews from the newest project of the MonsterVerse franchise hit an all-time low, despite the project featuring second-best previews ever. While certain fans are utterly disgusted with Adam Wingard’s latest project, some are satisfied with the film. However, the newest addition to the franchise has the second worst reviews for the film standing at an all-time low of 56% at Rotten Tomatoes.
Scar King in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
While the film was entertaining to watch, the critics did not agree with the viewers, as the newest film failed to make any new approach to the film which prevents it from showcasing a fascinating plot from metamorphosing into something better. However, ardent fans of the franchise believe otherwise because they believe that the low score is a result of the film constantly being compared with Godzilla Minus One.
Scar King in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
While the film was entertaining to watch, the critics did not agree with the viewers, as the newest film failed to make any new approach to the film which prevents it from showcasing a fascinating plot from metamorphosing into something better. However, ardent fans of the franchise believe otherwise because they believe that the low score is a result of the film constantly being compared with Godzilla Minus One.
- 3/29/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
And while Oppenheimer might not be Christopher Nolan’s best movie, as many fans of the director’s work agree, it is certainly his most acclaimed one. Oppenheimer has definitely been the hit movie of 2023 and has won numerous awards, among which are seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Downey. And while most of the world saw Oppenheimer back in 2023, there is one major market that did not show the movie at the time – Japan – but the movie has finally been released in Japanese theaters as well, an incredible eight months after its original premiere.
The reasons for Oppenheimer not being released in Japan last year are quite clear. Japan was the first country to suffer an atomic attack in history. American bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are one of the worst war crimes ever committed in history, and...
The reasons for Oppenheimer not being released in Japan last year are quite clear. Japan was the first country to suffer an atomic attack in history. American bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are one of the worst war crimes ever committed in history, and...
- 3/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Oppenheimer finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.
Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project.
“What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win,” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organization and he saw Oppenheimer at a preview event. “During the whole movie, I was waiting and waiting for the...
Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project.
“What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win,” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organization and he saw Oppenheimer at a preview event. “During the whole movie, I was waiting and waiting for the...
- 3/29/2024
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There will be many comparisons in the next day or three between Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki’s shockingly beautiful and elegiac epic about a giant lizard triggering nationwide trauma for a country in ruins, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the newest monster smash up between the Big G and the Ape from Skull Island. But right at the top, every reader should recognize this is a fruitless exercise; a contrast as meaningful as pondering the differences between a genuine Oscar winner and a Saturday morning cartoon.
For make no mistake, Godzilla x Kong is a cartoon. I’m told the film technically qualifies as live action, too, because Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens appear in front of some blue screens (and presumably to pick up hefty paychecks for their troubles). But I still don’t entirely believe it. Flesh and blood actors might float by to spout exposition,...
For make no mistake, Godzilla x Kong is a cartoon. I’m told the film technically qualifies as live action, too, because Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens appear in front of some blue screens (and presumably to pick up hefty paychecks for their troubles). But I still don’t entirely believe it. Flesh and blood actors might float by to spout exposition,...
- 3/28/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Takashi Yamazaki, the Japanese filmmaker behind Oscar-winning smash hit “Godzilla Minus One,” has signed with CAA for representation.
“Godzilla Minus One,” on which Yamazaki served as writer, director and VFX supervisor, earned the first-ever nomination and win for a Japanese production in the VFX category at the Academy Awards earlier this month. The film beat strong contenders such as “The Creator,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Napoleon.” The Oscar win also marked the second time in 55 years that a director won the VFX award.
“Godzilla Minus One” also became the third-highest grossing foreign language feature in the U.S. box office history.
Budgeted at $15 million, the film follows former Kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Kamiki Ryunosuke), who grapples with survivor’s guilt following World War II and the trauma of having been attacked by Godzilla. While he manages to build a life for his newfound family,...
“Godzilla Minus One,” on which Yamazaki served as writer, director and VFX supervisor, earned the first-ever nomination and win for a Japanese production in the VFX category at the Academy Awards earlier this month. The film beat strong contenders such as “The Creator,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Napoleon.” The Oscar win also marked the second time in 55 years that a director won the VFX award.
“Godzilla Minus One” also became the third-highest grossing foreign language feature in the U.S. box office history.
Budgeted at $15 million, the film follows former Kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Kamiki Ryunosuke), who grapples with survivor’s guilt following World War II and the trauma of having been attacked by Godzilla. While he manages to build a life for his newfound family,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
You asked, and Adam Wingard listened.
Coming off of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the filmmaker was keenly aware that critics and audiences wanted even more focus on the MonsterVerse titans, so his sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, features multiple long stretches of runtime that’s exclusively titans, namely Kong and his journey. The giant ape is the main character of Warners’ fifth MonsterVerse film, and Wingard was able to pull off this more titan-heavy story by keeping his cast of human characters to a helpful minimum.
“In the development phase, my motto was ‘simplicity is key.’ And so I knew that if we created a smaller cast, we could create a more intimate story,” Wingard tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We can still spend time with [the human characters], and at the same time, we can spend more time with the monsters and not shortchange one or the other.”
The human drama...
Coming off of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the filmmaker was keenly aware that critics and audiences wanted even more focus on the MonsterVerse titans, so his sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, features multiple long stretches of runtime that’s exclusively titans, namely Kong and his journey. The giant ape is the main character of Warners’ fifth MonsterVerse film, and Wingard was able to pull off this more titan-heavy story by keeping his cast of human characters to a helpful minimum.
“In the development phase, my motto was ‘simplicity is key.’ And so I knew that if we created a smaller cast, we could create a more intimate story,” Wingard tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We can still spend time with [the human characters], and at the same time, we can spend more time with the monsters and not shortchange one or the other.”
The human drama...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the 38th film in the Godzilla franchise and the 13th in the King Kong franchise. Throughout the years, the monsters have become some of the biggest stars in Hollywood — both literally and figuratively.
Dan Stevens, who joins Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry as leads in the film, confirmed the monsters’ star power at the Los Angeles premiere on Monday, joking he approached the CGI creatures “much like standing opposite any great movie star, really. There’s a little bit of trepidation, there’s some nerves — are they going to be mean? Do they live up to their reputation?”
He reassured, though, that “they were both lovely. Kong and I developed a pretty special bond, got pretty intimate with Kong in certain scenes, and there’s a lot of trust involved.”
Henry took a similarly lighthearted tactic, saying he prepared to work with...
Dan Stevens, who joins Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry as leads in the film, confirmed the monsters’ star power at the Los Angeles premiere on Monday, joking he approached the CGI creatures “much like standing opposite any great movie star, really. There’s a little bit of trepidation, there’s some nerves — are they going to be mean? Do they live up to their reputation?”
He reassured, though, that “they were both lovely. Kong and I developed a pretty special bond, got pretty intimate with Kong in certain scenes, and there’s a lot of trust involved.”
Henry took a similarly lighthearted tactic, saying he prepared to work with...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is fast approaching and fans are starting to get excited about the premiere as the new trailer teased the return of an iconic monster that made everyone believe had already perished in Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The fiction world has endless possibilities, though director Michael Dougherty previously teased this information in a viral tweet.
Mothra Returns In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Back in 2019, Michael Dougherty wrote a Twitter post about Mothra’s return to the franchise. Mothra gave up her life to help Godzilla fight the three-headed dragon, Ghidorah, but the ending of the film showed an egg had been discovered in the Yuccan province.
“Mothra never really dies. She represents the eternal cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. And she knows it.”
With this, the latest trailer of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
The fiction world has endless possibilities, though director Michael Dougherty previously teased this information in a viral tweet.
Mothra Returns In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Back in 2019, Michael Dougherty wrote a Twitter post about Mothra’s return to the franchise. Mothra gave up her life to help Godzilla fight the three-headed dragon, Ghidorah, but the ending of the film showed an egg had been discovered in the Yuccan province.
“Mothra never really dies. She represents the eternal cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. And she knows it.”
With this, the latest trailer of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
It’s difficult not to make comparisons between Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Godzilla Minus One, as the two films are similar and different in many ways, but one thing both directors can agree on is that they were inspired by cats.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Indeed, the cats of Adam Wingard and Takashi Yamazaki have a lot to do with the massive monster franchises. In fact, some scenes in the movies were largely inspired by the movements and mannerisms of their beloved pets.
Adam Wingard’s Cat Inspired The Epic Colosseum Scene In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
During a presentation for the press at IMAX headquarters, director Adam Wingard explained via GameSpot how his cat became his muse in helming Godzilla movies.
“With Godzilla himself in this movie, it’s funny, like, one of my biggest influences is my cat Mischief. She was,...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Indeed, the cats of Adam Wingard and Takashi Yamazaki have a lot to do with the massive monster franchises. In fact, some scenes in the movies were largely inspired by the movements and mannerisms of their beloved pets.
Adam Wingard’s Cat Inspired The Epic Colosseum Scene In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
During a presentation for the press at IMAX headquarters, director Adam Wingard explained via GameSpot how his cat became his muse in helming Godzilla movies.
“With Godzilla himself in this movie, it’s funny, like, one of my biggest influences is my cat Mischief. She was,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Godzilla Minus One, the 37th film in the franchise, was one of the biggest films of 2023. The behemoth that was the result of nuclear testing smashed its way into becoming a global success.
Helmed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film is set in Japan after the Second World War. Sakura Ando played a small but significant role in the film, and the Japanese star has an epic wish should the film get a sequel.
Yamazaki’s film was a global success (Source: Godzilla Minus One) Sakura Ando has one wish for a Godzilla Minus One sequel
The Takashi Yamazaki film chronicles the life of Kōichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot. Shikishima’s world is turned upside down when Godzilla attacks the naval base one night, and the pilot fails to act on his chance to kill the Kaiju.
Suggested“I thought it was a tremendous movie”: Christopher Nolan Heaps Heavy Praise...
Helmed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film is set in Japan after the Second World War. Sakura Ando played a small but significant role in the film, and the Japanese star has an epic wish should the film get a sequel.
Yamazaki’s film was a global success (Source: Godzilla Minus One) Sakura Ando has one wish for a Godzilla Minus One sequel
The Takashi Yamazaki film chronicles the life of Kōichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot. Shikishima’s world is turned upside down when Godzilla attacks the naval base one night, and the pilot fails to act on his chance to kill the Kaiju.
Suggested“I thought it was a tremendous movie”: Christopher Nolan Heaps Heavy Praise...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is heaping on the praise for Oscar-winning monster movie “Godzilla Minus One.”
The “Oppenheimer” writer/director, whose feature won Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards, interviewed “Godzilla Minus One” director Takashi Yamazaki ahead of the release of “Oppenheimer” in Japan.
“I watched ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and I thought it was a tremendous film,” Nolan told Yamazaki in the below video. “I thought it was so exciting. I mean obviously it’s beautifully made, and the mechanics of it are so involving. It’s so exciting, but also I felt like it had a lot of the spirit of your earlier film, ‘The Eternal Zero.’ It had a depth around the issues surrounding the main story, even though the main story is ‘Godzilla,’ and is an entertaining and exciting one. There was also wonderful depths of the characters, and a wonderful sense of history that I really appreciated.”
While...
The “Oppenheimer” writer/director, whose feature won Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards, interviewed “Godzilla Minus One” director Takashi Yamazaki ahead of the release of “Oppenheimer” in Japan.
“I watched ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and I thought it was a tremendous film,” Nolan told Yamazaki in the below video. “I thought it was so exciting. I mean obviously it’s beautifully made, and the mechanics of it are so involving. It’s so exciting, but also I felt like it had a lot of the spirit of your earlier film, ‘The Eternal Zero.’ It had a depth around the issues surrounding the main story, even though the main story is ‘Godzilla,’ and is an entertaining and exciting one. There was also wonderful depths of the characters, and a wonderful sense of history that I really appreciated.”
While...
- 3/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" was an unexpectedly large hit in the United States, and currently holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing Japanese-language Godzilla film in U.S. box office history. "Minus One" is also unique in the Godzilla canon in that it affects an optimistic worldview. Several Godzilla movies in the franchise tended to zero in on Godzilla's horrifying nuclear origins, pointing out that the monster is the direct result of atomic testing. Humans were only able to destroy Godzilla in Ishiro Honda's 1954 film "Gojira" by creating a new weapon even more devastating than the atomic bomb. That film is sad and dour and pessimistic. In contrast, "Godzilla Minus One" is about how ingenuity and redemption are still possible after World War II, and that humans needn't be hopeless or obsessed with death. It's okay, "Minus One" argues, to let go of the violence.
"Minus One,...
"Minus One,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Ever since his debut in 1954, Godzilla has been referred to in a variety of ways. There's Showa-era Godzilla, Heisei-era, Millennium Godzilla, Sexy Sporty Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, MonsterVerse Godzilla, Big G, and so on. While the character has gone through a number of various comparisons to other species throughout his 70-year screen career, he's generally either referred to as a giant dinosaur or overgrown lizard.
One animal Godzilla has typically not been compared to before is a cat. However, thanks to the directors of "Godzilla Minus One" and the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," that is no longer true. To be fair, one reason this comparison has arrived relatively late in the character's life is because special effects technology has grown exponentially over the past few decades. Where the Showa-era Godzilla was performed by a man inside a suit (that man usually being Haruo Nakajima) and...
One animal Godzilla has typically not been compared to before is a cat. However, thanks to the directors of "Godzilla Minus One" and the upcoming "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," that is no longer true. To be fair, one reason this comparison has arrived relatively late in the character's life is because special effects technology has grown exponentially over the past few decades. Where the Showa-era Godzilla was performed by a man inside a suit (that man usually being Haruo Nakajima) and...
- 3/18/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer may have stolen the spotlight at the recently concluded Oscars night, but the veteran filmmaker did not forget to praise fellow Academy Award-winner Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One.
Godzilla Minus One
The Japanese film production won the Oscars for Best Visual Effects, a terrific victory for the monster franchise that began over seven decades ago. Bagging its first-ever Oscar win is indeed a historical event.
Christopher Nolan Admires Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One With So Much Reverence
Godzilla Minus One was considered a sleeper hit, emerging with a box-office gross of $106 million against a budget of $15 million. For such meager pocket money, the creative team has produced a top-notch quality film that bested four massive Hollywood tent poles.
Suggested“I’m really hoping I’ll get a call”: Godzilla Minus One Director Takashi Yamazaki Makes Humble Request to Disney Over Star Wars Movie...
Godzilla Minus One
The Japanese film production won the Oscars for Best Visual Effects, a terrific victory for the monster franchise that began over seven decades ago. Bagging its first-ever Oscar win is indeed a historical event.
Christopher Nolan Admires Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One With So Much Reverence
Godzilla Minus One was considered a sleeper hit, emerging with a box-office gross of $106 million against a budget of $15 million. For such meager pocket money, the creative team has produced a top-notch quality film that bested four massive Hollywood tent poles.
Suggested“I’m really hoping I’ll get a call”: Godzilla Minus One Director Takashi Yamazaki Makes Humble Request to Disney Over Star Wars Movie...
- 3/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Godzilla films have dealt with themes including war, atomic bombs, and pollution over the years, but the director of Godzilla Minus One is now turning his attention to food waste.
Takashi Yamazaki has unleashed Foodlosslla this week, a brand new Kaiju created for a short advertisement calling attention to the horrors of food waste.
Foodlosslla is quite literally a giant monster made out of food waste, and he’s the new official spokes-monster for Japanese food and biotechnology corporation Ajinomoto.
The monster appears near Tokyo Tower in the 80-second commercial, a literal representation of “the grief of 2.4 million tons of annual household food waste.”
Meet Foodlosslla in the Kaiju-sized commercial below!
We’re thinking Godzilla would love to take a bite out of this guy…
A new kaiju short film from “Godzilla Minus One” director Takashi Yamazaki about Foodlosslla, a monster representing wasted food, has been released. pic.twitter.
Takashi Yamazaki has unleashed Foodlosslla this week, a brand new Kaiju created for a short advertisement calling attention to the horrors of food waste.
Foodlosslla is quite literally a giant monster made out of food waste, and he’s the new official spokes-monster for Japanese food and biotechnology corporation Ajinomoto.
The monster appears near Tokyo Tower in the 80-second commercial, a literal representation of “the grief of 2.4 million tons of annual household food waste.”
Meet Foodlosslla in the Kaiju-sized commercial below!
We’re thinking Godzilla would love to take a bite out of this guy…
A new kaiju short film from “Godzilla Minus One” director Takashi Yamazaki about Foodlosslla, a monster representing wasted food, has been released. pic.twitter.
- 3/14/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Released in 2023, the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise Godzilla Minus One emerged as a sleeper hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide on an estimated budget of $15 million. The film also garnered significant critical acclaim, including an Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards.
Godzilla Minus One
However, despite its remarkable success, the Japanese movie has been unable to reach a broader audience due to its elusive accessibility. This challenge is believed to have stemmed from the intricate arrangement between Toho and Legendary Entertainment, which remains undisclosed.
The Reason Behind Godzilla Minus One’s Inaccessibility
The Oscar-winning film Godzilla Minus One has left the audience scratching their heads over its inaccessibility despite its acclaimed success. Not only streaming or PVOD releases, a clear HD version of the film is not even available on any of the piracy websites.
A still from Godzilla Minus One
And reports suggest that...
Godzilla Minus One
However, despite its remarkable success, the Japanese movie has been unable to reach a broader audience due to its elusive accessibility. This challenge is believed to have stemmed from the intricate arrangement between Toho and Legendary Entertainment, which remains undisclosed.
The Reason Behind Godzilla Minus One’s Inaccessibility
The Oscar-winning film Godzilla Minus One has left the audience scratching their heads over its inaccessibility despite its acclaimed success. Not only streaming or PVOD releases, a clear HD version of the film is not even available on any of the piracy websites.
A still from Godzilla Minus One
And reports suggest that...
- 3/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Japan Academy Film Prize Association held the 47th edition of its awards ceremony on March 8, 2024. The nominees are selected by the Nippon Academy-Sho Association of industry professionals from the pool of film releases between January 1 and December 31, 2023 which must have screened in Tokyo cinemas.
Following its success at the recent Blue Ribbon Awards and leading with 12 nominations, Toho Studios' and Takashi Yamazaki's kaiju cinema masterpiece “Godzilla Minus One” takes top honours winning Picture of the Year and a slew of technical awards. Sakura Ando cements her place as one of Japan's top actresses securing both awards for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (for “Monster”) as well as Supporting Role (for “Godzilla Minus One”).
The full list of winners is described below.
Picture of the Year
Monster
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
September 1923
Perfect Days
Animation of the Year
Kitaro Tanjo – GeGeGe no...
Following its success at the recent Blue Ribbon Awards and leading with 12 nominations, Toho Studios' and Takashi Yamazaki's kaiju cinema masterpiece “Godzilla Minus One” takes top honours winning Picture of the Year and a slew of technical awards. Sakura Ando cements her place as one of Japan's top actresses securing both awards for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (for “Monster”) as well as Supporting Role (for “Godzilla Minus One”).
The full list of winners is described below.
Picture of the Year
Monster
Godzilla Minus One
Mom, Is That You?!
September 1923
Perfect Days
Animation of the Year
Kitaro Tanjo – GeGeGe no...
- 3/12/2024
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
With the confirmation of Godzilla Minus One's Blu-ray release date in Japan, American fans are wondering when the movie will come to the U.S.
The Oscar-winning Japanese action epic became one of 2023's biggest critical hits, not just in its home country but around the world.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Minus One served as a darker take on the iconic movie monster, swapping out the classic Western Godzilla giant monster fights for metaphors referencing trauma and post-war Japan.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Oscar-winning Japanese action epic became one of 2023's biggest critical hits, not just in its home country but around the world.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Minus One served as a darker take on the iconic movie monster, swapping out the classic Western Godzilla giant monster fights for metaphors referencing trauma and post-war Japan.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/11/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
“This is the night! We did it!” people said to each other as they arrived at the Oscars last night.
There are two sides of the red carpet: The one everyone sees at home with megawatt stars, and the one behind them where other ticket holders walk up a massive staircase, also draped in scarlet, where staff members politely and sternly moved everyone along as people lingered to take selfies.
Oppenheimer would go on to win the night, but the team behind Godzilla Minus One, the 2023 Japanese film directed by Takashi Yamazaki,...
There are two sides of the red carpet: The one everyone sees at home with megawatt stars, and the one behind them where other ticket holders walk up a massive staircase, also draped in scarlet, where staff members politely and sternly moved everyone along as people lingered to take selfies.
Oppenheimer would go on to win the night, but the team behind Godzilla Minus One, the 2023 Japanese film directed by Takashi Yamazaki,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
Non-English-language movies stormed the Oscars this year, with five films taking home statuettes — the most ever in one ceremony.
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari’s Best Screenplay Academy Award for French-language courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall followed three past non-English-language winners: Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite (2019), Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk To Her (2002) and A Man and a Woman by Claude Lelouch and Pierre Uytterhoeven (1966).
The Best Sound Academy Award for Jonathan Glazer’s German-language Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest marked a first for a non-English-language film. The pic also clinched Best International Feature Film.
Related: ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ & ‘Poor Things’ Wins Cap Good Night For Brits At The Oscars
The Best Animation Oscar for The Boy and the Heron marked a second Academy Award for Japanese animation maestro Hayao Miyazaki, who took co-directing credits with Toshio Suzuki.
Miyazaki previously triumphed in the category in its second year...
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari’s Best Screenplay Academy Award for French-language courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall followed three past non-English-language winners: Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite (2019), Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk To Her (2002) and A Man and a Woman by Claude Lelouch and Pierre Uytterhoeven (1966).
The Best Sound Academy Award for Jonathan Glazer’s German-language Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest marked a first for a non-English-language film. The pic also clinched Best International Feature Film.
Related: ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ & ‘Poor Things’ Wins Cap Good Night For Brits At The Oscars
The Best Animation Oscar for The Boy and the Heron marked a second Academy Award for Japanese animation maestro Hayao Miyazaki, who took co-directing credits with Toshio Suzuki.
Miyazaki previously triumphed in the category in its second year...
- 3/11/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
It became one of the biggest box-office surprises of the year. It walked away a winner for Best Visual Effects during this past Academy Awards show, becoming the biggest and boldest underdog to do so since "Ex Machina" almost a decade prior. But now, despite its popularity culminating in an unforgettable night at the most prestigious movie ceremony of the year, the vast majority of "Godzilla Minus One" fans have absolutely no way to check out the first "Godzilla" movie to ever win an Oscar.
Other than the Barbenheimer phenomenon, the rip-roaring success of the kaiju flick quickly turned into the Cinderella story of last year -- if, you know, Cinderella was the size of a skyscraper and shot radioactive atomic blasts out of her mouth. Originally planned by Japanese studio Toho for a modest theatrical run in North America from December 1 to December 7, a veritable tsunami of positive word-of-mouth...
Other than the Barbenheimer phenomenon, the rip-roaring success of the kaiju flick quickly turned into the Cinderella story of last year -- if, you know, Cinderella was the size of a skyscraper and shot radioactive atomic blasts out of her mouth. Originally planned by Japanese studio Toho for a modest theatrical run in North America from December 1 to December 7, a veritable tsunami of positive word-of-mouth...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The 17th annual Asian Film Awards (Afa) announced the winners and special award recipients at a ceremony held at the West Kowloon Cultural District's Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong on March 10, 2024. Sixteen competitive prizes and six honorary prizes were given out.
A total of thirty-five films from 24 countries and regions were nominated for 16 prizes at the 17th Afa. From Japan, Ryusuke Hamaguchi 's Evil Does Not Exist received the Best Film Award and Best Original Music (Eiko Ishibashi), marking the second year in a row that Hamaguchi and Ishibashi have received Afa Awards; and Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Best Director Award with Monster, following last year's wins with his Korean film Broker. Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor Award for Perfect Days, his second such Afa Award following his win at the 13th Afa in 2019 for The Blood of Wolves. Perfect Days won the Best Director Award at the Japan...
A total of thirty-five films from 24 countries and regions were nominated for 16 prizes at the 17th Afa. From Japan, Ryusuke Hamaguchi 's Evil Does Not Exist received the Best Film Award and Best Original Music (Eiko Ishibashi), marking the second year in a row that Hamaguchi and Ishibashi have received Afa Awards; and Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Best Director Award with Monster, following last year's wins with his Korean film Broker. Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor Award for Perfect Days, his second such Afa Award following his win at the 13th Afa in 2019 for The Blood of Wolves. Perfect Days won the Best Director Award at the Japan...
- 3/11/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Christopher Nolan can hear the music: Oppenheimer had a huge night at the 2024 Oscars, earning seven awards at the ceremony in Hollywood – including Best Picture, Directing for filmmaker Christopher Nolan, Actor In A Leading Role for Cillian Murphy, and Actor In A Supporting Role for Robert Downey Jr. It marks Nolan’s first Oscar win, for a three-hour bomb-based biopic that swept multiplexes through last summer.
Speaking on stage for his Directing win, Nolan noted how young an artform cinema remains, with so much potential for the future. “Movies are just over 100 years old. Imagine being 100 years into painting,” he said. “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here.” He also hailed Emma Thomas, “producer of all our films, and all our children. I love you.” Shortly after, Thomas repaid the favour as Oppenheimer won Best Picture. “The reason this movie was the movie it was,...
Speaking on stage for his Directing win, Nolan noted how young an artform cinema remains, with so much potential for the future. “Movies are just over 100 years old. Imagine being 100 years into painting,” he said. “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here.” He also hailed Emma Thomas, “producer of all our films, and all our children. I love you.” Shortly after, Thomas repaid the favour as Oppenheimer won Best Picture. “The reason this movie was the movie it was,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
In so many ways, Christopher Nolan’s intricate, making-of-the-bomb biopic Oppenheimer and Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki’s monster blockbuster Godzilla Minus One couldn’t be more different. But as the two films made their way through awards season this year, many fans began to comment on some of the two titles’ surprising thematic similarities — chiefly, a guilt-ridden meditation on nuclear war and its devastating aftermath.
Before Nolan walked away with the Oscars for best director and best picture Sunday night, Yamazaki made history by giving the Godzilla franchise — which began over 70 years ago in Japan — its very first Oscar win, beating out four Hollywood tentpoles in the best visual effects category.
After his acceptance speech, Yamazaki was asked in the press room backstage at the Academy Awards about his thoughts on his film’s similarities with Oppenheimer and the significance of these two stories achieving such success in the same year.
Before Nolan walked away with the Oscars for best director and best picture Sunday night, Yamazaki made history by giving the Godzilla franchise — which began over 70 years ago in Japan — its very first Oscar win, beating out four Hollywood tentpoles in the best visual effects category.
After his acceptance speech, Yamazaki was asked in the press room backstage at the Academy Awards about his thoughts on his film’s similarities with Oppenheimer and the significance of these two stories achieving such success in the same year.
- 3/11/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 Oscars was recently held and various films representing the best of 2023 were awarded in various deserving categories. Actors, technicians, and the various technical departments were also awarded for their great contribution to bringing the films to life.
Audiences tuned in to watch their favorite actors and filmmakers at the 2024 Oscars
The prestigious ceremony was attended by various A-list stars and saw various filmmakers and actors receiving awards in various categories. Below is the list of all the artists and filmmakers who managed to shine on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
2024 Oscars: The List of Nominees and Winners Oppenheimer nabbed 7 Oscars including Best Picture
The 2024 Oscars were held with great pomp and show. Jimmy Kimmel returned as the host and made sure that the show was an entertaining one. This year’s Oscars celebrated the best of film in 2023 and awarded various filmmakers and actors in various categories. Here is a...
Audiences tuned in to watch their favorite actors and filmmakers at the 2024 Oscars
The prestigious ceremony was attended by various A-list stars and saw various filmmakers and actors receiving awards in various categories. Below is the list of all the artists and filmmakers who managed to shine on Hollywood’s biggest stage.
2024 Oscars: The List of Nominees and Winners Oppenheimer nabbed 7 Oscars including Best Picture
The 2024 Oscars were held with great pomp and show. Jimmy Kimmel returned as the host and made sure that the show was an entertaining one. This year’s Oscars celebrated the best of film in 2023 and awarded various filmmakers and actors in various categories. Here is a...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The 2024 Oscars proved that no awards ceremony is predictable, with many surprises in store. However, it was not much of a shock that Christopher Nolan’s J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic was the top winner of the night, taking home seven Oscars — including best picture.
Poor Things wasn’t far behind Oppenheimer throughout the night, winning four Academy Awards, including Emma Stone securing her second win for best actress.
Here’s the breakdown of Oscar wins by film.
Oppenheimer — seven wins
Christopher Nolan’s film was the biggest winner of the night, receiving awards for best picture, best directing, best actor (Cillian Murphy), best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.), best cinematography (Hoyte van Hoytema) and best original score (Ludwig Göransson).
Poor Things — four wins
Poor Things received the second most wins of the night. Stone won her second Oscar for best actress, while the film also achieved craft awards for best costume design,...
Poor Things wasn’t far behind Oppenheimer throughout the night, winning four Academy Awards, including Emma Stone securing her second win for best actress.
Here’s the breakdown of Oscar wins by film.
Oppenheimer — seven wins
Christopher Nolan’s film was the biggest winner of the night, receiving awards for best picture, best directing, best actor (Cillian Murphy), best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.), best cinematography (Hoyte van Hoytema) and best original score (Ludwig Göransson).
Poor Things — four wins
Poor Things received the second most wins of the night. Stone won her second Oscar for best actress, while the film also achieved craft awards for best costume design,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The King of Monsters finally has his share of Oscars glory.
In an ironic triumph of small over large, Japanese monster movie sensation Godzilla Minus One — which was made for only about $15 million — beat out four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to win the best visual effects category. It’s the first time in decades that a non-u.S. studio film has won the category. Despite its deep influence on the history of visual effects in cinema, this year was the first time in the Godzilla franchise’s seven-decade history that it was nominated for an Oscar.
Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who also headed up the film’s VFX team, which included Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima. The team is now Japan’s first-ever winner of the best visual effects Oscar. In another rarity, a director winning the category has only occurred once before...
In an ironic triumph of small over large, Japanese monster movie sensation Godzilla Minus One — which was made for only about $15 million — beat out four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to win the best visual effects category. It’s the first time in decades that a non-u.S. studio film has won the category. Despite its deep influence on the history of visual effects in cinema, this year was the first time in the Godzilla franchise’s seven-decade history that it was nominated for an Oscar.
Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who also headed up the film’s VFX team, which included Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima. The team is now Japan’s first-ever winner of the best visual effects Oscar. In another rarity, a director winning the category has only occurred once before...
- 3/11/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oppenheimer dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday (March 10), winning seven Oscars, including best picture, after going into the ceremony with 13 nominations.
The epic biographical drama from British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, already winner of the Bafta and Producers Guild of America best film awards as well as the Golden Globe for drama feature, also brought Nolan (himself winner of the Bafta and Directors Guild of America directing awards) his first directing Oscar.
Oppenheimer delivered other statuettes to Nolan’s producing partners Emma Thomas and Charles Roven, Ireland’s Cillian Murphy as lead actor and Robert Downey Jr as supporting actor.
The epic biographical drama from British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, already winner of the Bafta and Producers Guild of America best film awards as well as the Golden Globe for drama feature, also brought Nolan (himself winner of the Bafta and Directors Guild of America directing awards) his first directing Oscar.
Oppenheimer delivered other statuettes to Nolan’s producing partners Emma Thomas and Charles Roven, Ireland’s Cillian Murphy as lead actor and Robert Downey Jr as supporting actor.
- 3/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Godzilla Minus One was such an epic and delightful surprise blockbuster of 2023. The Kaiju film surprised audiences with its big-scale storytelling mixed with a cathartic human story. The fact that it was made with under a $15 million budget made the feat even more impressive.
A still from Godzilla Minus One
The film was nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars. At the ceremony, it managed to win the coveted award. Guillermo del Toro, who has been singing praises of the film since it came out, was overjoyed at the much-deserved win.
Guillermo del Toro Celebrates Godzilla Minus One’s Win at the Oscars
Godzilla Minus One‘s Oscar win is a historic feat
Godzilla Minus One was a triumphant effort from director Takashi Yamazaki, where he combined a big-scale Kaiju narrative with a human story that connected with fans. The film proved to be one of the...
A still from Godzilla Minus One
The film was nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars. At the ceremony, it managed to win the coveted award. Guillermo del Toro, who has been singing praises of the film since it came out, was overjoyed at the much-deserved win.
Guillermo del Toro Celebrates Godzilla Minus One’s Win at the Oscars
Godzilla Minus One‘s Oscar win is a historic feat
Godzilla Minus One was a triumphant effort from director Takashi Yamazaki, where he combined a big-scale Kaiju narrative with a human story that connected with fans. The film proved to be one of the...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The 96th Academy Awards were announced tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. And the Oscar goes to…
Best Picture
Oppenheimer
Actor In A Leading Role
Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer
Actor In A Supporting Role
Robert Downey Jr. - Oppenheimer
Actress In A Leading Role
Emma Stone - Poor Things
Actress In A Supporting Role
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers
Animated Feature Film
The Boy and the Heron
Cinematography
Oppenheimer - Hoyte van Hoytema
Costume Design
Poor Things - Holly Waddington
Directing
Oppenheimer - Christopher Nolan
Documentary (Feature)
20 Days In Mariupol
Documentary (Short Subject)
The Last Repair Shop
Film Editing
Oppenheimer - Jennifer Lame
International Feature Film
The Zone of Interest - United Kingdom
Makeup And Hairstyling
Poor Things - Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, Josh Weston
Music (Original Score)
Oppenheimer - Ludwig Göransson
Music (Original Song)
"What Was I Made For?...
The 96th Academy Awards were announced tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. And the Oscar goes to…
Best Picture
Oppenheimer
Actor In A Leading Role
Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer
Actor In A Supporting Role
Robert Downey Jr. - Oppenheimer
Actress In A Leading Role
Emma Stone - Poor Things
Actress In A Supporting Role
Da'Vine Joy Randolph - The Holdovers
Animated Feature Film
The Boy and the Heron
Cinematography
Oppenheimer - Hoyte van Hoytema
Costume Design
Poor Things - Holly Waddington
Directing
Oppenheimer - Christopher Nolan
Documentary (Feature)
20 Days In Mariupol
Documentary (Short Subject)
The Last Repair Shop
Film Editing
Oppenheimer - Jennifer Lame
International Feature Film
The Zone of Interest - United Kingdom
Makeup And Hairstyling
Poor Things - Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, Josh Weston
Music (Original Score)
Oppenheimer - Ludwig Göransson
Music (Original Song)
"What Was I Made For?...
- 3/11/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
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