Godzilla films

Japanese actor Kenpachiro Satsuma died earlier today, according to a translated post from Matomedane, from what’s said to be interstitial pneumonia. The 76-year-old actor is best known for portraying various monsters during Godzilla’s Heisei era, including the lead monster himself.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsSatsuma was born May 27, 1947 under the name Yasuaki Maeda. He started acting in the 1960s in bit parts for movies like Incident at Blood Pass. In 1971, he made his debut in the monster movie scene…

Fans of genre movies had an absolute blast in 2023. Hollywood studios and streamers alike provided us with a seemingly never-ending slate of excellent fare. The animated films were fire. Some superhero films were super. And along the way, there were lots and lots of happy surprises. Below, you’ll find io9's picks for…Read more... Fans of genre movies had an absolute blast in 2023. Hollywood studios and streamers alike provided us with a seemingly never-ending slate of excellent fare. The animated films were fire. Some…

Image: AppleSo far, Monarch has done a fascinating job of exploring the legacy of Godzilla across its dual timelines, but actually getting glimpses of the big guy (and current box office darling) since we flashed back to G-Day have been hard to come by. But as io9 can exclusively reveal, we’re getting a little taste this week.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI Unlockedio9 has your first look at episode six of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, “Terrifying Miracles.” While the contemporary plot sees the elder Lee…

Up to release, Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s newest film The Boy & the Heron has had a lot of discussion centering around what it’s potentially meant to be. Is it actually Miyazaki’s for real, final film? Was it really the best idea to not really promote it or even give any idea as to what it’s about? The answer to that first one is a big “lol, no,” and the second appears to have potentially been “yes.”Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedPer the Hollywood Reporter, Heron has earned $12.8…

Image: TohoGodzilla Minus One’s critical and public acclaim has skyrocketed it to box-office heights—heights so worthy of such a titanic being that Toho has had to dash its plans to bring the film’s theatrical run to an end and extend screenings. But now the King of All Monsters is now also the king of live-action Japanese cinema in the U.S., to boot.Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedNow having brought in $14.36 million at the American box office—almost the entirety of the film’s production…

Legendary’s Monsterverse has been steadily persisting since 2014 and saw its first big titanic crossover in the form of 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong. Instead of splitting the titular monsters back off again so they can do their own separate things for a bit, they’re reuniting once more—this time as allies rather than duking it out with one another. “Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedPicking up sometime after the last movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees the pair banding together to fight against a…

Image: Toho Studios/Robot CommunicationsWhether they’re from the US-based Legendary Pictures or Japan’s Toho Studios, Godzilla movies come out with a reliable frequency. The newest Japan-made film starring the giant dinosaur is Godzilla Minus One, the country’s first live-action Godzilla flick since 2016's Shin Godzilla and the fifth in the Reiwa era that first started with Shin. “Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedUnlike the more modern Shin or the Legendary Monsterverse, Godzilla Minus One is a period…

To the surprise of no one, a Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel is in the works. Tim Burton drops a new look at Beetlejuice 2 as filming wraps. Say hi to Godzilla and Kong in new Godzilla x Kong posters. Plus, another new look at the Kaiju No. 8 anime. To me, my spoilers!“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedFive Nights at Freddy’s 2According to a new report from The Hollywood Handle, Five Night’s at Freddy’s director Emma Tammi will return to direct a sequel for Blumhouse.Level UpDeadline reports…

Godzilla Minus One stomps into U.S. theaters today, so director Takashi Yamazaki probably already has a lot on his plate right now. But goddammit, the man wants to do a Star Wars movie, and now I can think of nothing more perfect.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI Unlocked“I watched Star Wars, and that’s how I ended up being a filmmaker,” Yamazaki recently told /Film about his hopes for what movies he could do next. “I’m really hoping I will get a call and they will bring me on Star Wars.” Look. Look. I know…

Jennifer Garner dances around whether or not she’ll return to Elektra in Deadpool 3. Jodie Comer faces the apocalypse in a new trailer for The End We Start From. Plus, Netflix offers a glimpse of Sandman’s return, and Noah Hawley talks about the endgame of his Alien series. Spoilers now!“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedThe Black Phone 2Deadline reports Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora will all (somehow) return for The Black Phone 2. Deadpool 3Jennifer Garner…