Source: The Examiner (Pittsburgh)
Is Toho planning to release a brand-new "Godzilla" movie in Japan at the same time that the new Legendary Pictures "Godzilla 3D" is released here in America?
Well, according to a Pittsburgh film industry reporter ........ yes, that is exactly what Toho is planning to do and actually has been planning to do for some time.
According to Fiore Mastracci of Examiner.com Toho had originally wanted to produce a new "Godzilla" movie for a 2012 release, but due to issues with the script and other aspects of the film the studio was having trouble getting things moving. When the Japanese movie company was approached by Legendary Pictures about making another "American" Godzilla movie they viewed it as a way to get the monster back into theaters without having to produce a film themselves.
Now, however, the studio may be looking to go forward with their own Godzilla movie after all.
According to the report, Toho may still be aiming for a December 2012 release date for their film, which may mean that the Japanese movie and Legendary's "Godzilla 3D" may be released within months, or weeks, of each other creating an international Godzilla vs Godzilla cinema battle.
Here is an excerpt from the original article:
Toho may scrub its planned 2012 release and attempt to satisfy fans with the new American version. This will allow them to keep to their original decade of retirement. The American version will satisfy clamoring fans and give the parent company the needed time to work out its difficulties. But, as of now, both movies could be released within months of each other, creating an on-screen battle of epic proportions.
The article also states that Toho may plan to make a new Godzilla movie, then put its release on hold to see how the American film does. If the Gareth Edwards helmed 3D "G" film does well, then Toho would release the Japanese movie, if not, then they may opt to scrap it or release it only in Japan.
Another excerpt:
No official word from Toho yet if it will still release its project in December 2012 or add the two remaining years to Godzilla’s forced retirement. Speculation is that Toho may release its new version of Godzilla, but only in Japan, allowing them to gauge reaction to Edward's treatment first and providing the opportunity to compare fan reaction and acceptance.
I want to point out that this is the first time that I have heard anything about this. Could it be that somehow with all the excitement surrounding Lengendary's "Godzilla 3D" Toho was able to slip this one under the radar?
Maybe.
Then again Maybe not. It is hard to gauge whether Fiore Mastracci may have gotten a scoop that has eluded just about everyone in the monster movie media, or that he may have simply gotten his facts wrong, confusing the ill-fated "Godzilla 3D To The Max" with a new Toho Godzilla movie.
Hopefully, this is all legit and we can all look forward to possibly two new Godzilla films in the next couple of years.
Here is the original article - Battle of Godzillas may be newest screen battle.
I don't have any more info than anyone else on this, but my guess is that it's a mistake. He's either talking about GODZILLA 3D TO THE MAX, or he's confused reports that Toho will be handling the Japanese release of Legendary's film with the notion that they're making a new film of their own. Obviously, I'd love to have two new Godzilla films next year, but it seems pretty unlikely. It just doesn't make much business sense, and a cursory reading of Mastracci's article definitely calls his knowledge of the recent history of the franchise into question.
ReplyDeleteYou are aware that the woman that is your source got some of her facts mixed up right? This is all FALSE! "Toho announced earlier this year it was bringing Godzilla out of retirement early." Um it's only the start of this year, Toho did not say that this year they said it LAST YEAR.
ReplyDeleteJust trying to help and stop false info. There is no second film. She's confused because Banno's 3D film has pretty much merged with the new U.S. remake.
There is NOT two films. There is ONLY ONE FILM!
Just trying to help.
Your source has got it all wrong, there will not be two 2012 Godzilla films, there will only be one.
ReplyDeleteJust trying to help.
I herd it was going to be called Godzilla: Revenge of the Xiliens and it would come out sometime at the end of this year or the begining of next year.
ReplyDeletei want godzilla back. i cant wait to see new movies of godzilla. forget king kong godzilla is the true king of monsters.
ReplyDelete1 movie 2 movies, i dont care just as long as i get to see my 'zilla on the the big screen again....i got to see 85 and 2000 on the big screen and it was FANTASTIC! I seen the american version on the big screen but that doesnt count!!! Hahhahaha
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