Scream Factory to release 9 Toho monster films? - Blu-ray Forum

zoomddy · 10-07-2013, 08:23 PM

So I was in my local Hastings brick and mortar when I googled a list of Scream Factory movies on my phone. I hit the Wikipedia (I know . . . I know) page where it is listed that Scream Factory is releasing Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, Astro-Monster, Ebirah, Rodan, and Mothra coming to Blu in 2014.

Anyone else heard about this?

Link to wikipedia page

jdw89 · 10-07-2013, 08:24 PM

Pretty sure they shot this rumor down via their Facebook page but not 100% sure.

The Great Owl · 10-07-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomddy

So I was in my local Hastings brick and mortar when I googled a list of Scream Factory movies on my phone. I hit the Wikipedia (I know . . . I know) page where it is listed that Scream Factory is releasing Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, Astro-Monster, Ebirah, Rodan, and Mothra coming to Blu in 2014.

Anyone else heard about this?

Link to wikipedia page

That's interesting. I'll believe it when I hear it from the horse's mouth.

As far as I'm concerned, the Criterion Blu-ray of Godzilla (1954) is the definitive edition of that film, and I'm hard-pressed to imagine any improvement to that edition.

I would not mind having Rodan on Blu-ray, though. I used to love that flick when I was a kid.

MifuneFan · 10-07-2013, 08:27 PM

Looks like a Godzilla boxset. That would be awesome if true. It would also be the third time that Gojira gets released in the US lol (Classic Media, and Criterion being the first 2).

zoomddy · 10-07-2013, 08:35 PM

I love Godzilla flicks, and to get several on Blu would be awesome. So for now, I want to believe . . .

zoomddy · 10-07-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

As far as I'm concerned, the Criterion Blu-ray of Godzilla (1954) is the definitive edition of that film, and I'm hard-pressed to imagine any improvement to that edition

No doubt about that. I don't think the Criterion can ever be topped.

dsman71 · 10-07-2013, 10:01 PM

Oh my !! .. Ill believe it when I see it

jetjaguar4 · 10-07-2013, 10:17 PM

This could be true especially since the big guy will come out with a new flick next year. I would love to see King Kong vs Godzilla!

MTRodaba2468 · 10-07-2013, 10:18 PM

I would think that the first one wouldn't be included due to Criterion's release.

I wouldn't be opposed to a box set, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening, either...

kstebor · 10-07-2013, 10:21 PM

My heart nearly stopped when I read the thread title. I hope this is true, after all, SOMEBODY has to re-release these films, what with the new American Godzilla film coming out. Even if they just use Toho's dusty old transfers, I'd be glad to have an affordable domestic release.

A few days ago there was a Wikipedia-based rumor that Scream would be releasing Godzilla 1985 (Return of Godzilla), but they shot that down on Facebook. Either something real is stirring up these rumors before announcement or somebody is doing some highly specific trolling.

Oscar Rothman · 10-07-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kstebor

somebody is doing some highly specific trolling.

This.

nycomet · 10-07-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomddy

So I was in my local Hastings brick and mortar when I googled a list of Scream Factory movies on my phone. I hit the Wikipedia (I know . . . I know) page where it is listed that Scream Factory is releasing Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, Astro-Monster, Ebirah, Rodan, and Mothra coming to Blu in 2014.

Anyone else heard about this?

Link to wikipedia page

Weren'y all of these released in Japan by Toho a couple of years back (except for King Kong vs. Godzilla)? They are all in Japanese language. Detroit Sports Fan (one of our super moderators) purchased all of the Japan Toho releases (including War of the Gargantuas).

It would be amazing to get US blu-rays of these films, but it seems unlikely that we'll ever get the American versions. My fingers are crossed.

dsman71 · 10-07-2013, 10:52 PM

Here is the scoop on these 9 movies

6 of them were with Classic Media - maybe they lost the rights to them
2 of them (Ebirah and Mothra) were with Columbia, and maybe decided to license them to Scream
1 - KK vs. Godzilla IS with Universal

Who knows...maybe this does have some feasibility to it, but still until Scream announces something we better just take it at face value, this would be awesome though

cmac · 10-07-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dsman71

Here is the scoop on these 9 movies

6 of them were with Classic Media - maybe they lost the rights to them
2 of them (Ebirah and Mothra) were with Columbia, and maybe decided to license them to Scream
1 - KK vs. Godzilla IS with Universal

Who knows...maybe this does have some feasibility to it, but still until Scream announces something we better just take it at face value, this would be awesome though

It's completely untrue.

Beast · 10-07-2013, 11:06 PM

They need to get their hands on Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster so they can release the MST3K version.

Oscar Rothman · 10-07-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac

It's completely untrue.

Thx Cliff.

Well now we know for sure.

kidglov3s · 10-07-2013, 11:18 PM

That's no fun. I really hope that there will eventually be a Blu-ray of the AIP Godzilla vs The Smog Monster. Saaaaaaaaaaaave the Earth! Until then I have the laserdisc.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-07-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac

It's completely untrue.

And there you have it....

10-07-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
zoomddy Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Montana Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	Scream Factory to release 9 Toho monster films? So I was in my local Hastings brick and mortar when I googled a list of Scream Factory movies on my phone. I hit the Wikipedia (I know . . . I know) page where it is listed that Scream Factory is releasing Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, Astro-Monster, Ebirah, Rodan, and Mothra coming to Blu in 2014. Anyone else heard about this? Link to wikipedia page

10-07-2013, 08:24 PM	#2
jdw89 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Oklahoma 4K collection:92 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:206 Digital collection:106 Trading Score:159	Pretty sure they shot this rumor down via their Facebook page but not 100% sure.

10-07-2013, 08:27 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Looks like a Godzilla boxset. That would be awesome if true. It would also be the third time that Gojira gets released in the US lol (Classic Media, and Criterion being the first 2).

10-07-2013, 08:35 PM	#5
zoomddy Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Montana Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	I love Godzilla flicks, and to get several on Blu would be awesome. So for now, I want to believe . . .

10-07-2013, 10:01 PM	#7
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Oh my !! .. Ill believe it when I see it

10-07-2013, 10:17 PM	#8
jetjaguar4 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Miami, FL Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:22	This could be true especially since the big guy will come out with a new flick next year. I would love to see King Kong vs Godzilla!

10-07-2013, 10:18 PM	#9
MTRodaba2468 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Western Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:5823 DVD collection:1284 MA collection:676 Digital collection:1383 iTunes collection:244 Trading Score:8	I would think that the first one wouldn't be included due to Criterion's release. I wouldn't be opposed to a box set, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening, either...

10-07-2013, 10:21 PM	#10
kstebor Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Jersey, USA 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:1557 DVD collection:99	My heart nearly stopped when I read the thread title. I hope this is true, after all, SOMEBODY has to re-release these films, what with the new American Godzilla film coming out. Even if they just use Toho's dusty old transfers, I'd be glad to have an affordable domestic release. A few days ago there was a Wikipedia-based rumor that Scream would be releasing Godzilla 1985 (Return of Godzilla), but they shot that down on Facebook. Either something real is stirring up these rumors before announcement or somebody is doing some highly specific trolling.

10-07-2013, 10:52 PM	#13
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Here is the scoop on these 9 movies 6 of them were with Classic Media - maybe they lost the rights to them 2 of them (Ebirah and Mothra) were with Columbia, and maybe decided to license them to Scream 1 - KK vs. Godzilla IS with Universal Who knows...maybe this does have some feasibility to it, but still until Scream announces something we better just take it at face value, this would be awesome though

10-07-2013, 11:06 PM	#15
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	They need to get their hands on Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster so they can release the MST3K version.

10-07-2013, 11:18 PM	#17
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	That's no fun. I really hope that there will eventually be a Blu-ray of the AIP Godzilla vs The Smog Monster. Saaaaaaaaaaaave the Earth! Until then I have the laserdisc.

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