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Himmel · 06-02-2015, 12:06 PM

Hiroshio Koizumi died yesterday of pneumonia. The 88 year old actor was an icon and one of the most recognizable faces during the Golden Age of daikiaju eiga in the 1960s.

http://www.scified.com/site/we-all-w...ses-away-at-88

MechaGodzilla · 07-07-2015, 04:50 PM

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Hiroshio Koizumi died yesterday of pneumonia. The 88 year old actor was an icon and one of the most recognizable faces during the Golden Age of daikiaju eiga in the 1960s.

http://www.scified.com/site/we-all-w...ses-away-at-88

We've lost many people associated with the franchise over the last couple years. Riichiro Manabe (he scored Godzilla vs. Hedorah and Godzilla vs. Megalon and was the last surviving Showa composer) passed away February this year, Koichi Kawakita (special effects director of Godzilla vs. Biollante through Godzilla vs. Destoroyah) passed away December last year and Anna Nakagawa (actress who played Emmy Kano in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah) passed away October last year.

On a lighter note, Google is paying tribute to Eiji Tsuburaya today, on his 114th birthday. Pretty cool.

https://www.google.com/doodles/eiji-...114th-birthday

MechaGodzilla · 11-19-2015, 06:08 PM

I had to share this.

Zillamon51 · 11-19-2015, 06:17 PM

The classic / infamous tail-slide drop-kick!

My favorites are the tail slam (Godzilla lifting an opponent by their tail and then slamming them down) and a good old-fashioned tail roundhouse (which I was happy to see used to great effect in G'14).

MechaGodzilla · 08-04-2016, 06:08 PM

'Godzilla-Anime.com' Domain Name Registered Under Toho

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TOHO Ad Co., Ltd is listed as the registrant on a "Godzilla-Anime.com" domain name. The domain name was registered on August 2.

TOHO's newest Godzilla film, Godzilla: Resurgence (Shin Godzilla), opened in Japan on July 29, and Funimation plans to release the film in theaters in late 2016. TOHO released the first film in the franchise in 1954, and since the opening of Godzilla: Resurgence, TOHO's live-action Godzilla franchise of 29 films has collectively sold over 100 million tickets in Japan. American films about Godzilla opened in 1998 and 2014.

The franchise inspired two western animated series: one from Hanna-Barbera in 1978 and one that served as a follow-up to the 1998 film. The Godzilla character first appeared in a Japanese television anime on July 22 in a crossover with Crayon Shin-chan.

Thanks to Liam for the news tip.

Very interesting. I've always found it a little strange that, with Godzilla being a Japanese franchise that's been around ever since the '50s, there's never been an attempt at a Godzilla anime in all that time. Could be cool to see one if done well (which really goes without saying).

Hardkore · 08-04-2016, 06:41 PM

I remember watching the HB cartoons years ago with little Godzooky.Loved it!

Hardkore · 09-05-2016, 05:15 PM

Just saw that the Comet channel on TV is having a Godzilla marathon today. Right now they are showing Godzilla raids again.

Himmel · 09-30-2016, 05:23 PM

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla Director Kensho Yamashita Passes Away.

http://sidelongglancesofapigeonkicke...-vs-space.html

Zivouhr · 09-30-2016, 05:53 PM

Godzilla, in the classic style of a guy in a monster suit, I voted for Godzilla vs King Kong as very entertaining and memorable because of its flaws. The end fight especially is very memorable. But so are many of the giant monster fights Godzilla endures. It's tough to pick just one.

I did enjoy Godzilla 2014 for the things it does right, and look forward to Shin Godzilla and Godzilla 2018.

P-Rock · 09-30-2016, 09:24 PM

Godzilla 2014 is the clear winner!

Guess most of the voters haven't seen any other movies than the two US versions.

MechaGodzilla · 10-02-2016, 03:12 AM

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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla Director Kensho Yamashita Passes Away.

http://sidelongglancesofapigeonkicke...-vs-space.html

I saw, very sad news. May he rest in peace.

As mentioned in the blog post you linked to, directing Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla wasn't his only contribution to the franchise as he was also chief assistant director on Terror of Mechagodzilla.

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Godzilla 2014 is the clear winner!

Guess most of the voters haven't seen any other movies than the two US versions.

The original isn't far behind at 10 votes though, which also puts it far ahead of the '98 film. I expected the '54 and '14 movies to get the most votes, with the former being the most highly regarded while the latter is a recent big-budget Hollywood production.

hagios · 11-03-2019, 05:45 PM

Resurrect this thread in that I’m getting real excited to get my... soon!

Himmel · 11-03-2019, 05:53 PM

Holy 3 yr time bump, ichiro.

Mikezilla3k · 11-03-2019, 09:28 PM

Someone aught to update the poll to include Shin and KOTM.

kylor · 11-03-2019, 09:59 PM

Voted '98 Godzilla since KOTM isn't on the list.

hagios · 11-04-2019, 10:54 PM

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Resurrect this thread in that I’m getting real excited to get my... soon!

Rec’d today!

Mikezilla3k · 11-04-2019, 11:48 PM

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Voted '98 Godzilla since KOTM isn't on the list.

Major bruh moment.

Himmel · 11-05-2019, 05:23 PM

Godzilla Vs Biollante Lost Fight Scene Footage Found

Mikezilla3k · 11-06-2019, 12:13 AM

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Godzilla Vs Biollante Lost Fight Scene Footage Found

It wasn't lost. It was just deleted. The Behind-The-Scenes of the film included it.

Himmel · 03-08-2020, 04:35 PM

So this is what we should have gotten in 1998.

And the monster he would have fought...

View Poll Results: Which Godzilla film is your favorite?
Godzilla (1954)	25	21.55%
Godzilla Raids Again (1955)	0	0%
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)	4	3.45%
Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)	5	4.31%
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)	4	3.45%
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)	3	2.59%
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)	0	0%
Son of Godzilla (1967)	0	0%
Destroy All Monsters (1968)	4	3.45%
All Monsters Attack (1969)	1	0.86%
Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)	5	4.31%
Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)	2	1.72%
Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)	3	2.59%
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)	7	6.03%
Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)	5	4.31%
The Return of Godzilla (1984)	2	1.72%
Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)	3	2.59%
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)	1	0.86%
Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)	0	0%
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993)	0	0%
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)	2	1.72%
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)	2	1.72%
Godzilla (1998)	7	6.03%
Godzilla 2000 (1999)	2	1.72%
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)	1	0.86%
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)	2	1.72%
Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002)	1	0.86%
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003)	0	0%
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)	5	4.31%
Godzilla (2014)	20	17.24%
Voters: 116. You may not vote on this poll

06-02-2015, 12:06 PM	#41
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Hiroshi Koizumi Passes Away at 88. *Hiroshio Koizumi died yesterday of pneumonia. The 88 year old actor was an icon and one of the most recognizable faces during the Golden Age of daikiaju eiga in the 1960s.* http://www.scified.com/site/we-all-w...ses-away-at-88

11-03-2019, 05:45 PM	#52
hagios Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2013 Location:South Midlands town of Denton 4K collection:1241 Blu-ray collection:5216 DVD collection:1354 Trading Score:1	Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 Blu-ray DigiBook Criterion Resurrect this thread in that I’m getting real excited to get my... soon!

11-19-2015, 06:08 PM	#43
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	I had to share this.

11-19-2015, 06:17 PM	#44
Zillamon51 Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:S.E. Michigan 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2062 DVD collection:664 Digital collection:929 Trading Score:11	The classic / infamous tail-slide drop-kick! My favorites are the tail slam (Godzilla lifting an opponent by their tail and then slamming them down) and a good old-fashioned tail roundhouse (which I was happy to see used to great effect in G'14).

09-05-2016, 05:15 PM	#47
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just saw that the Comet channel on TV is having a Godzilla marathon today. Right now they are showing Godzilla raids again.

09-30-2016, 05:23 PM	#48
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla Director Kensho Yamashita Passes Away. http://sidelongglancesofapigeonkicke...-vs-space.html

09-30-2016, 05:53 PM	#49
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Godzilla, in the classic style of a guy in a monster suit, I voted for Godzilla vs King Kong as very entertaining and memorable because of its flaws. The end fight especially is very memorable. But so are many of the giant monster fights Godzilla endures. It's tough to pick just one. I did enjoy Godzilla 2014 for the things it does right, and look forward to Shin Godzilla and Godzilla 2018.

09-30-2016, 09:24 PM	#50
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	Godzilla 2014 is the clear winner! Guess most of the voters haven't seen any other movies than the two US versions.

11-03-2019, 05:53 PM	#53
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Holy 3 yr time bump, ichiro.

11-03-2019, 09:28 PM	#54
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:304 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	Someone aught to update the poll to include Shin and KOTM.

11-03-2019, 09:59 PM	#55
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	Voted '98 Godzilla since KOTM isn't on the list.

11-05-2019, 05:23 PM	#58
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	Godzilla Vs Biollante Lost Fight Scene Footage Found

03-08-2020, 04:35 PM	#60
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	So this is what we should have gotten in 1998. And the monster he would have fought...

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