Legendary Pictures' 2014 Godzilla Reboot - Directed by Gareth Edwards

[Ipodman]

If theres gonna be a Robot-Godzilla... Michael Bay will probably know about it and without thinking, slam in the Dinobots in his Bayformers 3... lol

[Sentinel X]

Originally Posted by DorkyFresh

i love Stan Winston, and no offense meant...but i find that design rather plain and dull. it's a great representation of what the original design would look like if it were brought to life, but it doesn't look nearly as fierce or intimidating as the design by Fritofrito (the one i quoted).

I agree. I wouldn't mess with the one you guoted even if it were an inch tall...that thing looks viscous

[Timstuff]

Here's what we need... Godzilla vs. Cthulhu!

[Gabe99]

From Thompson on Hollywood:
Godzilla Returns, and Legendary’s Got Him

Originally Posted by Anne Thompson & Cameron Carlson

The giant Japanese green monster Godzilla is back. So like The Hulk, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, The Addams Family, Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans and so many other familiar properties, Hollywood is going back to the well with a franchise and an easy-sell name. Sigh.

Last time, in 1998, Sony oversold Godzilla as a hulking surefire blockbuster, plastered on gigantor-sized billboards everywhere. But something went terribly wrong with Sony’s Roland Emmerich Godzilla. Part of it was that Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park dinosaurs were so much better. Also, Emmerich’s sense of scale was off: the thing was too big to be comprehended inside the frame. It wasn’t scaleable, somehow. Now, in an ever-expanding CG universe, anything is possible.

Another reason for Legendary and Warner Bros. to add this project to their franchise arsenal: while the 1998 movie, which cost $130 million, was blasted by critics and grossed $136,314,294 domestically, that figure repped just 36 % of its worldwide $242,700,000 total (per Box Office Mojo). That’s not so bad. They acquired the rights from Toho studios to make another Hollywood Godzilla movie. Six movies have been made since the 1998 Emmerich film in Japan, and Toho retains the rights for Japanese distribution. Dan Lin (Sherlock Holmes), Roy Lee and 3-D expert Brian Rogers will produce; he was working with producer Kenji Okuhira and writer Yoshimitsu Banno on a 3-D IMAX Godzilla; they have been folded into this project as exec producers, along with Doug Davison.

Also, Legendary genre maven Thomas Tull (who has partnered with Warners on Superman, The Watchmen and the Chris Nolan Batman films) pledges to return to the basics of the original series. “Godzilla is one of the world’s most powerful pop culture icons,” Tull told Variety, “and we at Legendary are thrilled to be able to create a modern epic based on this long-loved Toho franchise.” The reboot is due in 2012.

Godzilla movies fall into three eras over 29 films: Showa, Heisei, and Millennium. The first 1954 Godzilla was released in Japan and sold 9,610,000 tickets. Initially criticized for taking advantage of Japan’s nuclear devastation, it was released in America for the first time on DVD in 2006 by Classic Media.

As Patrick Tatopoulos completely redesigned the monster for the 1998 film, which was modeled on a disaster film formula, Tull seems to be heading toward a more conventional Godzilla (will he have atomic breath?), which could mean that the towering beast will battle other giant monsters. Oh joy.

When I tweeted my skepticism today, Drew McWeeny (@DrewAtHitfix) remonstrated with me:

@akstanwyck Emmerich’s film was exactly what you’re talking about. Corporate. Crass. I’ll agree with that.

But Tull’s a huge fanboy, and Godzilla is something he’s wanted to do his whole life. This one’s all about passion.

I think it’s worth letting them take their shot and seeing what they come up with. After all… it’s not my money.

Meanwhile McWeeny comments on the IESB rumor that Independence Day sequels are on their way, with Will Smith attached. Even the world’s biggest movie star must stoop to sequels. The question, as McWeeny points out, is whether the original ID4 duo, Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin, who have gone their separate ways, would come back together for this.

[Silver Knight]

This should be good.

[Silver Knight]

Originally Posted by Timstuff

Here's what we need... Godzilla vs. Cthulhu!

Who is this Cthlhu dude? He looks awesome.

[Majik1387]

He'san amazing horrific nightmare inducing character.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Originally Posted by Silver Knight

Who is this Cthlhu dude? He looks awesome.

Lovecraft monster. I think if you pronounce his name correctly, he comes out of the water and goes on a typical monster rampage.

[-Arya-]

I know I shouldn't give them the benefit of the doubt but I will in this case. Please, please let this be good.

[Orb]

Originally Posted by Timstuff

Here's what we need... Godzilla vs. Cthulhu!

Cthulhu wins. flawless victory.

[Timstuff]

Knowing that there is collaboration going on between Japanese and Americans for this movie is pretty exciting. I'm really hopeful that we'll get something that feels like a consolidation between American film making and what made the original Japanese movies good. Also, seeing this in Imax 3D would be amazing!

So, what kind of story do you think this movie should have? Personally, I want it to be an epic world tour of destruction. It should either start in Japan and end in the US, or the other way around, with Godzilla travelling across Europe in the process. They should have an ensamble international cast with American, European, and Japanese actors who we see Godzilla's rampage through the eyes of. Obviously, Godzilla should be the star of the show, but there needs to be a strong human element in the movie or else it's just silly fluff. Or, they could just have Godzilla traveling directly between Japan and a West Coast city in the US, although I'm sure that European Godzilla fans would like to get a piece of the destruction too, so hopefully they can make it happen.

[GreenKToo]

I like that...A world tour...Now, what about his origin? Keep it similar to the original or something different?
I would like to see him as more of a protector of the earth, meaning, we would be like ants, a pest to be exterminated from our home. I wouldnt want them to go overboard with it tho and make it sound like preaching.

Does he need another monster to fight? Maybe the goverments of the world build something together to combat him? Endless possibilities.

One things for sure, I want this Godzilla to look very bada$$, be at least 300' tall, and have fire breath.

[dodgers2213]

i look forward to Godzilla 2.0. I think hollywood has learned their lesson

I hope they bring in other monsters to fight

[Doctor Jones]

Timstuff I like that idea. Godzilla traveling across the globe is cool. And it gives the opportunity to create an international flavor of interesting characters. I'd be great to see the worldwide reaction with the event. See it from different points of view sounds like the way to go.

[GreenKToo]

Anybody remember the shogun warriors? Other than Godzilla, that was my fav giant monster/robot comic. I'd love to see a film of that as well but it will NEVER happen.

Oh well. Here's to hoping this Godzilla delivers.

[jdre_124]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwYVsrsBHA

Can anyone comment on the possible authenticty of the above video?

[Octoberist]

they just..announced the movie a few weeks ago. There's no director or writer so I doubt that there's a team assembled. So no, i don't think it's real.

[Aesop Rocks]

I wouldn't mind it.

[Ipodman]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

Timstuff I like that idea. Godzilla traveling across the globe is cool. And it gives the opportunity to create an international flavor of interesting characters. I'd be great to see the worldwide reaction with the event. See it from different points of view sounds like the way to go.

Like Cloverfield-ric terror around the world? That would be interesting to see....

[Sentinel X]

Originally Posted by Timstuff

Here's what we need... Godzilla vs. Cthulhu!

Would not mind...seriously imagine seeing this:



I would piss in my pants
This movie has so much potential to be really awesome. I hope they don't screw it up and get a competent director

[Ratcrawler]

Yes, a world tour would rock my socks. It'd be kinda like the Sony 'toon. Godzilla fighting monsters all over the world.

Question is, would this be a reboot or within the (loose) Japanese continuity?

[Timstuff]

In Japan the movies have been rebooted so many times I've lost track. I'm guessing that this will be a true reboot though. Whether or not Godzilla is pre-established is anyone's guess though.

[The Lizard]

Originally Posted by jdre_124

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwYVsrsBHA

Can anyone comment on the possible authenticity of the above video?

Unlikely that it's legit, but I like what I see. I'd have to see the whole body design to pass final judgment thought. Looks a bit like SpaceGodzilla in the face.

[Terminator]

I hear Godzilla: World Tour and I can't help but picture him rocking out.

[Crook]

Originally Posted by The Lizard

Unlikely that it's legit, but I like what I see. I'd have to see the whole body design to pass final judgment thought. Looks a bit like SpaceGodzilla in the face.

Hot damn that looks badass.