Godzilla in a "50 more sequels that never happened" column

Moviehole.net has an interesting blurb regarding the failed sequel to the 1998 Godzilla movie, citing it in their "50 more sequels that never happened" column.

Coming in at number 35, it is as follows:

35. Godzilla 2

A financial and critical disaster, the hugely-expensive U.S language remake – which pitted Ferris Bueller against a giant Barney the Dinosaur in wet Manhattan – had the brass at Sony frowning and sulking for months. Still, Sony were confident enough in the “Godzilla” brand to begin development on a sequel, “G2″, though one that was set at a lower- budget. Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, the duo behind Fox’s cash-cow “Independence Day”, likely feeling responsible for the original disaster, opted not to be involved in “G2″. Ultimately, Sony dropped the project anyway.

For the most part this is all information we already know of...

...but look at how the sequel was going to be titled, "G2".

This is the first time I've heard of that as everywhere else it was always referred to "Godzilla 2".

I can see it being called "G2" as it's a catchy title (something movie marketers dream to do), but still "Godzilla 2" would have been much more appropriate.

I mean "G2" sounds like something involving Gatorade!

"Superman 2", "Spider-Man 2", "Iron Man 2", "Terminator 2" are all examples of titles working out fine with just an added 2.

In any case here's the original link for further reference. You'll find some great info on 49 other failed sequels too:

Moviehole.net: 50 more sequels that never happened