Tag: Terror of MechaGodzilla

[Con Report] G-Fest 2022: The Best of Saturday

Touma Kaito

This past weekend, G-Fest was held for the first time since 2019, and it was hosted at a new venue. For those unaware, G-Fest is the annual convention devoted to the kaiju film genre, specifically the Godzilla franchise since 1999. Whereas, since its inception, G-Fest was normally held at the Crowne Plaza in Rosemont, Illinois. However, the choice was made to move the convention to Hyatt Regency O’Hare in 2020. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the convention was postponed until this year.   Now, having been to the Hyatt…

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Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954 – 1975 [The Criterion Collection Official Trailer]

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, the Criterion Collection released the official trailer for their upcoming release, Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954 – 1975. The trailer is based on the modern day-style of trailers which mashes up the 15 original films in the Godzilla series. Also, the trailer’s tagline is “ALL HAIL THE KING, GODZILLA!” Nevertheless, fans can check out the trailer below: Blu-ray available Oct 29, 2019: http://bit.ly/Godzilla1000   In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon…

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Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Blu-Ray Announced

Pak Hanu

Criterion has revealed that they will be releasing a blu-ray set of the entire Showa Era Godzilla films. The blu-ray set titled, “Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films,” will include the various films that were released in Japan from 1954 to 1975. The blu-ray will feature the original Japanese audio with English subtitles for each film. Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films will be released on October 29 with a list price of $224.95. The set is currently available on Criterion’s official website priced at $179.96.   The blu-ray set will include: Godzilla (1954) Godzilla Raids Again (1955) King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) Mothra vs.…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 66 – Guilty of Mechanical Violations

Hero Club

Welcome to another all-new episode of Hero Club’s Podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode picks up with us talking about more “Guilty Pleasure” tokusatsu films and series. Interestingly enough some American productions/ adaptations appear on our lists for viewing. Following that discussion we look at Toku HD’s second, and longer Kamen Rider poll. Luckily this time around the poll was more fan interactive. Then wrapping up the episode Wheelz and Soundout attempt to not get violated by the film, Mechanical Violator Hakaider. However, we can safely say only one…

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Godzilla: Decisive Battle Mobile Breeder City Details Revealed

Pak Hanu

The official website for the Godzilla anime film has updated with new details for the sequel.  As reported back in November, the film will be titled, “Godzilla: Decisive Battle Mobile Breeder City,” and will feature Mechagodzilla.  Today it has been revealed that a new Godzilla will be shown in the film. The new version of Godzilla will be known as Godzilla Earth who will be fighting against Mechagodzilla in the film. In addition, the official Toho Animation Youtube channel released a new trailer for Godzilla: Monster Planet. The official website provided a synopsis for the film. The planet is beset by…

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Godzilla: Monster Planet Teases Mechagodzilla in Sequel

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Godzilla: Monster Planet is currently in theaters in Japan, before it arrives to Netflix in 2018! Now, on its theatrical release Polygon Pictures’ announced the title for the second film in this anime trilogy; the sequel is entitled Godzilla: Decisive Battle Mobile Breeder City. In addition, Polygon Pictures released a teaser visual for next installment, which is of the Anti-Godzilla Decisive Battle Weapon, “Mechagodzilla.” Furthermore, this visual of the sequel is being used for the advance ticket sales, as seen in the featured image shown above. Below is the clear…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 25 – Godzilla Timelines Pt 1

Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today, we open on depressing news as another Toho actor has passed away; Yoshio Tsuchiya died in February, but the family withheld information until now. At the time of the recording information on the death was still breaking, and early reports claimed  Mr. Tsuchiya’s death occurred early in summer.   Following our remembrance for Mr. Tsuchiya we discuss the recent news for upcoming home video releases, as well as a new video game. This all leads up to our main…

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