Sunday, December 29, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Viral Talk # 2, new short videos showcasing much vira...
For the first official MUTO Youtube video it's located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vouqMzOnFlY
For the second official MUTO Youtube video it's located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XGNNKOeQMVM
Godzilla Podcast: Viral Talk #1, new photos (including Godzilla) and a ...
For the USA Today article it's located here:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/12/09/godzilla-movie-sneak-peek/3911383/
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: More Godzilla 2014 toy spoilers, and have we already ...
Here's the link for the full list of new toys: http://www.everythingkaiju.com/2013/11/all-tfaws-godzilla-2014-toy-offerings.html
Friday, November 15, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
I have seen the 2nd leaked trailer!!! Here is the full description!!!
Hello everyone this is Fernando for Godzilla Movie News.
Thanks for going to my website for this. I had to place this info through this format because posting it in any way on Youtube would immediately have said video blocked and removed.
(HUGE thanks to Youtube user GodzillavsZilla2009 for the heads up btw!)
Folks for just about an hour or so yesterday the 2nd Trailer for the Godzilla 2014 film was leaked on Youtube.
I saw it. It was real. It looked absolutely real. It was a little over 2:30 minutes long. It had everything needed to make me believe it was real, including about 90% new footage not seen or leaked anywhere else previously.
We're talking about footage of most of the principal actors in scenes previously speculated or seen from behind the scenes photos. These were scenes involving them in their current clothing/hairstyles/costumes/etc from the movie, NOT reused clips from any of their past films. And they were played out in film-quality images, not spliced-together amateurish video from on-the-set onlookers. There were also special watermarks placed on the screen including a transparent wb logo.
In other words this was the real deal!
If this wasn’t then whoever did this did a HELL of a job convincing me otherwise. They would had to have gone through great lengths of creating all of the scenes and actors of out CGI...and now that WB has immediately taken down these videos it tells me that this was real!
I saw it many times before it was taken down so I have a good recollection of what was in the trailer.
By the way the leaked Youtube video looked to be somebody recording it off of their own computer, so the quality was a little iffy but you could still make out a lot of things.
So here's how it started:
- Standard green trailer band showcasing the key words "accompany this feature", which indicates it is to be released soon before an upcoming movie, hopefully this fall
- the dual logos of WB and Legendary Pictures
- the trailer starts with words from David Strathairn's military character. The scene opens with him telling what look to be a group of soldiers that they are about to do a "halo jump". They look to be inside a military transport plane, waiting to jump out.
- some shots of these soldiers looking worried. They have what look to be respirators on their faces. They are wearing light grey/white full military uniforms, complete with helmets and transparent goggles.
- David tells them something to the effect that it's okay to be worried/concerned as none of them have ever faced a situation like this before. He tells them their courage will never be more needed than it is today.
- the back of the military plane opens and the soldiers jump out one by one, free falling towards the Earth. They were previously high above the clouds. It’s a very cloudy and sunny day from where they start.
- as they fall they mysteriously hold onto canisters that release huge plumes of red mist, like they're marking a trail all the way down their freefall. Combining the amount of soldiers and these canisters makes for a large red plume heading towards the ground
- scene cuts to them falling now through clouds full of lightning, also a POV shot inside one of the soldier's mask as he's getting freaked out by what he's anticipating is ahead
- scene goes to a faraway shot as we see them (ant-size) descend towards what looks to be New York or a large Metropolitan city, complete with tall skyscrapers. The most striking image of this shot is that this city looks to have been UTTERLY DESTROYED. Imagine 9/11 plumage and smoke but instead of just one section of the city multiply it by the entire city. The entire city has smoke covering it from fallen buildings/rubble.
- then for a long scene it goes back to the POV shot inside the soldier's mask, this time as he plummets into darkness. Here it was difficult to make out what he saw as there was total darkness, only his heightened breaths of fear, but his gasps grow and then suddenly stop
- all throughout this scene the music is very haunting. Music-wise what was used sounded like the 2001 score as the space astronaut Bowman(?) went through that kaleidoscope of warping speeds. Very very eerie.
- then the trailer went through some very quick shots which I'll hopefully list everything seen. They won't be in direct order but as close to proximity as possible.
- quick back-shot scene of somebody (Aaron's character or Cranston's?) running through an underground tunnel full of scientists and people in radioactive suits. He’s heading one way, the people are running opposite.
- a scene of a soldier pushing that large radioactive vault/door previously seen in a behind-the-scenes picture. The area looks to have lost power as it is dark and mainly their flashlights are illuminating things. Some of that green-hue lights are visible along with the white lights from their flashlights.
- a scene of Bryan Cranston's character in a full white radioactive suit as he is also in total darkness, a very bright white light from atop illuminating his face as he goes to block this light.
- Aaron's character in the subway train from the previous behind-the-scenes shot. Here he is looking back towards something and the camera cuts to his POV shot as a giant appendage(?) RIPS the back half of the subway train completely off. It looked like Godzilla's claws rather than a mouth, but it‘s difficult to make it out. Something though ripped that back half with as much ease as ripping a paper cup in half. The sheer power of whatever did this presented in this shot was amazing. Cut to other passengers now falling down towards this new gaping hole
- a scene within the recently leaked Godzilla teaser of the dead bodies by the beach/subway train, followed by the scene of a small town-wide destruction.
- a scene inside the stadium seen in a previous behind-the-scenes shot, the one where the stadium became a makeshift hospital. It shows a boy running towards somebody as he passes aisles of hospital cots. The camera cuts to this person and it's Elizabeth Olsen's character presumably running towards her son, whom she embraces
- a scene from the leaked teaser showing the gaping hole within the large building, presumably from one of the giant monsters (or Godzilla) running through it, confirming that this shot will be in the movie
- a scene showing Bryan Cranston gasping so hard at something offscreen he has to cover his mouth. He looks to be inside an enclosed room of some sort, maybe he’s looking at a television monitor?
- the airport scene previously shown at the SDCC 2013 panel. It's a very quick scene of the fireball explosions going on in succession outside of the airport as the camera is inside the terminal with people looking out the glass in shock, the camera being behind their backs. The scene is so quick it does not show either the monster or Godzilla, but it looks amazing! Imagine 747’s blowing up one after another and you’ll get the idea.
- Elizabeth Olsen's character in the city, rain falling on her, looking and gasping at something upwards towards the sky. She is so shocked she is by reflex already walking backwards, not believing what she is seeing. She looks like she is about to scream
- then it cuts to the final scene of the trailer, which is the full lengthy shot of Godzilla from the recently leaked teaser rising out of the rubble and turning to the side to deliver his new roar
- cuts to the Godzilla logo and the trailer ends
So...Thoughts on this trailer…this movie is going to be HUGE!
From what was seen we haven’t even begun to imagine how big this movie will be.
The scope of this film looks to be enormous, covering various parts of the country if not the world while still focusing on a select few characters.
This does not look cheaply made, nor does it look like it was ever even shot on a set.
EVERYTHING looks legitimate and real, just like Gareth kept stating ad naseum that he wanted this to be as if the movie is really taking place in real life, but without resorting to the viral/shaky-cam world of Cloverfield.
If there’s a medium between Cloverfield and Godzilla 1998 this is where Godzilla 2014 looks to fit in. Share your thoughts below as well!!!
Thanks for going to my website for this. I had to place this info through this format because posting it in any way on Youtube would immediately have said video blocked and removed.
(HUGE thanks to Youtube user GodzillavsZilla2009 for the heads up btw!)
Folks for just about an hour or so yesterday the 2nd Trailer for the Godzilla 2014 film was leaked on Youtube.
I saw it. It was real. It looked absolutely real. It was a little over 2:30 minutes long. It had everything needed to make me believe it was real, including about 90% new footage not seen or leaked anywhere else previously.
We're talking about footage of most of the principal actors in scenes previously speculated or seen from behind the scenes photos. These were scenes involving them in their current clothing/hairstyles/costumes/etc from the movie, NOT reused clips from any of their past films. And they were played out in film-quality images, not spliced-together amateurish video from on-the-set onlookers. There were also special watermarks placed on the screen including a transparent wb logo.
In other words this was the real deal!
If this wasn’t then whoever did this did a HELL of a job convincing me otherwise. They would had to have gone through great lengths of creating all of the scenes and actors of out CGI...and now that WB has immediately taken down these videos it tells me that this was real!
I saw it many times before it was taken down so I have a good recollection of what was in the trailer.
By the way the leaked Youtube video looked to be somebody recording it off of their own computer, so the quality was a little iffy but you could still make out a lot of things.
So here's how it started:
- Standard green trailer band showcasing the key words "accompany this feature", which indicates it is to be released soon before an upcoming movie, hopefully this fall
- the dual logos of WB and Legendary Pictures
- the trailer starts with words from David Strathairn's military character. The scene opens with him telling what look to be a group of soldiers that they are about to do a "halo jump". They look to be inside a military transport plane, waiting to jump out.
- some shots of these soldiers looking worried. They have what look to be respirators on their faces. They are wearing light grey/white full military uniforms, complete with helmets and transparent goggles.
- David tells them something to the effect that it's okay to be worried/concerned as none of them have ever faced a situation like this before. He tells them their courage will never be more needed than it is today.
- the back of the military plane opens and the soldiers jump out one by one, free falling towards the Earth. They were previously high above the clouds. It’s a very cloudy and sunny day from where they start.
- as they fall they mysteriously hold onto canisters that release huge plumes of red mist, like they're marking a trail all the way down their freefall. Combining the amount of soldiers and these canisters makes for a large red plume heading towards the ground
- scene cuts to them falling now through clouds full of lightning, also a POV shot inside one of the soldier's mask as he's getting freaked out by what he's anticipating is ahead
- scene goes to a faraway shot as we see them (ant-size) descend towards what looks to be New York or a large Metropolitan city, complete with tall skyscrapers. The most striking image of this shot is that this city looks to have been UTTERLY DESTROYED. Imagine 9/11 plumage and smoke but instead of just one section of the city multiply it by the entire city. The entire city has smoke covering it from fallen buildings/rubble.
- then for a long scene it goes back to the POV shot inside the soldier's mask, this time as he plummets into darkness. Here it was difficult to make out what he saw as there was total darkness, only his heightened breaths of fear, but his gasps grow and then suddenly stop
- all throughout this scene the music is very haunting. Music-wise what was used sounded like the 2001 score as the space astronaut Bowman(?) went through that kaleidoscope of warping speeds. Very very eerie.
- then the trailer went through some very quick shots which I'll hopefully list everything seen. They won't be in direct order but as close to proximity as possible.
- quick back-shot scene of somebody (Aaron's character or Cranston's?) running through an underground tunnel full of scientists and people in radioactive suits. He’s heading one way, the people are running opposite.
- a scene of a soldier pushing that large radioactive vault/door previously seen in a behind-the-scenes picture. The area looks to have lost power as it is dark and mainly their flashlights are illuminating things. Some of that green-hue lights are visible along with the white lights from their flashlights.
- a scene of Bryan Cranston's character in a full white radioactive suit as he is also in total darkness, a very bright white light from atop illuminating his face as he goes to block this light.
- Aaron's character in the subway train from the previous behind-the-scenes shot. Here he is looking back towards something and the camera cuts to his POV shot as a giant appendage(?) RIPS the back half of the subway train completely off. It looked like Godzilla's claws rather than a mouth, but it‘s difficult to make it out. Something though ripped that back half with as much ease as ripping a paper cup in half. The sheer power of whatever did this presented in this shot was amazing. Cut to other passengers now falling down towards this new gaping hole
- a scene within the recently leaked Godzilla teaser of the dead bodies by the beach/subway train, followed by the scene of a small town-wide destruction.
- a scene inside the stadium seen in a previous behind-the-scenes shot, the one where the stadium became a makeshift hospital. It shows a boy running towards somebody as he passes aisles of hospital cots. The camera cuts to this person and it's Elizabeth Olsen's character presumably running towards her son, whom she embraces
- a scene from the leaked teaser showing the gaping hole within the large building, presumably from one of the giant monsters (or Godzilla) running through it, confirming that this shot will be in the movie
- a scene showing Bryan Cranston gasping so hard at something offscreen he has to cover his mouth. He looks to be inside an enclosed room of some sort, maybe he’s looking at a television monitor?
- the airport scene previously shown at the SDCC 2013 panel. It's a very quick scene of the fireball explosions going on in succession outside of the airport as the camera is inside the terminal with people looking out the glass in shock, the camera being behind their backs. The scene is so quick it does not show either the monster or Godzilla, but it looks amazing! Imagine 747’s blowing up one after another and you’ll get the idea.
- Elizabeth Olsen's character in the city, rain falling on her, looking and gasping at something upwards towards the sky. She is so shocked she is by reflex already walking backwards, not believing what she is seeing. She looks like she is about to scream
- then it cuts to the final scene of the trailer, which is the full lengthy shot of Godzilla from the recently leaked teaser rising out of the rubble and turning to the side to deliver his new roar
- cuts to the Godzilla logo and the trailer ends
So...Thoughts on this trailer…this movie is going to be HUGE!
From what was seen we haven’t even begun to imagine how big this movie will be.
The scope of this film looks to be enormous, covering various parts of the country if not the world while still focusing on a select few characters.
This does not look cheaply made, nor does it look like it was ever even shot on a set.
EVERYTHING looks legitimate and real, just like Gareth kept stating ad naseum that he wanted this to be as if the movie is really taking place in real life, but without resorting to the viral/shaky-cam world of Cloverfield.
If there’s a medium between Cloverfield and Godzilla 1998 this is where Godzilla 2014 looks to fit in. Share your thoughts below as well!!!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: 50% off IDW Godzilla TPBs, only a few hours left!!!
Here's the official link for the sale: http://read.idwpublishing.com/Godzilla-Sale/comics-collection/1484
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: A great article from a guy who was actually in the "G...
Here I go over an article Hal Foster wrote, talking about his bit role within the Godzilla 1985 film.
For the article check it out here: http://en.tengrinews.kz/opinion/418/
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Reminder video, "Godzilla 1985" is on Metacafe!!!
Here's the link to the video: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/8206307/godzilla_1985/
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Cryptids and Monsters: "Through a Misted Glass" Book review, for my cry...
Here's the official link for the book and its multiple download options: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/295102
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Fellow Godzilla actor Bryan Cranston to be Lex Luthor?!!!
Here I go over the rumors that Bryan Cranston will be Lex Luthor in several upcoming DC films.
Godzilla Podcast: Godzilla vs Biollante prices SLASHED on Amazon.com!!!
Just a reminder video that the Godzilla vs Biollante film now has the lowest prices seen yet!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: A final box office report on Pacific Rim, and can a sequel still be made?!!!
Here I go over my thoughts on pretty much the final box office numbers for Pacific Rim, and whether or not a sequel will be made.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Bob Ducsay hired as the editor for the Godzilla 2014 film!!!
Here I go over the news that Bob Ducsay has been hired as the editor for the Godzilla 2014 film.
Godzilla Podcast: Another article confirms the budget for the Godzilla 2014 film?!!!
Here I go over another Vancouver outlet stating the budget for Godzilla is upwards of $100 million.
Here's the article: http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/06/godzilla-tramples-through-new-westminster-for-2014-film/
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Aaron Taylor Johnson/Elizabeth Olsen together again for The Avengers 2?!!!
Here I go over the weird and coincidental news that Aaron Taylor Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen may apparently work together again, this time for the Avengers.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: Keizer Ghidorah VS Destoroyah, who would win?!!!
So who would win in a battle between Keizer Ghidorah and Destoroyah?
Godzilla Podcast: It looks like we have a new film going head-to-head with Godzilla 2014!!!
Here I go over the news that Disney's Million Dollar Arm is going to be released the same week as Godzilla 2014.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Urban Legends: Are there truly some haunted video games out there?
Here I go over some of the urban legends associated with haunted video games, and give my thoughts on the matter as well.
For the full Haunted Majora's Mask story check it out here: http://i.imgur.com/z9NwH.jpg
For part of the Haunted Majora's Mask game check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGOJmdxdjeA#at=354
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: OUTSIDE THE BOX, "Dredd" review!!!
Here I go over my review of the wonderful Dredd film, and give my thoughts on the movie.
Godzilla Podcast: Aaron Taylor Johnson talks Gareth Edwards, gives high praise about the film!!!
Here I go over a recent interview Aaron Taylor Johnson about the Godzilla 2014 film and the high praise he has given it.
Godzilla Podcast: Legendary Pictures/Universal follow-up, Godzilla to stay at Warner Brothers!!!
Here I go over the news that Godzilla 2014 will stay at Warner Brothers!!!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: So I finally saw Pacific Rim, and here's my review!!!
Here's my Pacific Rim movie review.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: More Godzilla 2014 movie shooting news, plus a new viral video?!!!
Here I go over the news of the Godzilla 2014 film still shooting in Hawaii, plus is there a new viral video out there?
You can check it out right here: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/68994/good-morning-godzilla-new-hawaiian-set-video-cool-1954-viral
Friday, August 9, 2013
Cryptids and Monsters: Genius Loci
Here I go over one of the most ethereal, hard to describe cryptids out there known as the Genius Loci.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Godzilla Podcast: My Godzilla Youtube videos will go on, but under a new format!!!
Here I go over how I'll still keep posting Godzilla related movie news to this youtube channel, but that it'll be associated more as a podcast rather than showcasing sensitive images/videos/etc.
Cryptids and Monsters: The 50-foot Congo snake
Here I go over the 50 foot snake caught on film in the Congo back in 1959.
Urban Legends: Are there millions of unsold video game cartridges buried in a landfill somewhere?
Here I go over the urban legend involving millions of unsold video game cartridges buried in a US landfill.
Cryptids and Monsters: The Nightcrawler
Here I go over what is probably one of the freakiest cryptids I have ever seen, the Nightcrawler.
Check out the Nightcrawler in action with these two videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziB35K9shuI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMv85lRAmuk
Godzilla Movie News: UPDATE on my Youtube channel
Here I go over the unfortunate circumstance of Warner Brothers placing two copyright strikes against me, and give details on my next plan to continue to do Godzilla related videos.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Urban Legends: Did one comic book (Deathmate Red) really collapse the entire comic book industry?
Here I go over the urban legend involving one comic book known as Deathmate Red, and the impact it had within the comic book field within the mid-90's.
Godzilla Movie News: Is Hedorah (the Smog Monster) going to be the main villain?
Here I go over some info from nukethefridge.com that has a source claiming Hedorah is going to be the main villain within the Godzilla 2014 film.
Godzilla Movie News: Footage has now been found online of the super-secret "Godzilla Experience"!!!
Here I go over what was shown within the super-secret "Godzilla Experience", the portion where people got to see Godzilla himself up front and personal.
For the full footage check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCg45R6c4TM
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: The "Godzilla 2014" Panel at the San Diego Comic Con!!!
Here I go over what was presented at the Godzilla 2014 panel at the San Diego Comic Con.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: The FULL "Godzilla Experience" analysis, with a peek at Godzilla's face!!!
Here I go over a full analysis of the "Godzilla Experience" over at the San Diego Comic Con, including a sneak peek at Godzilla's face!
Godzilla Movie News: New Gareth Edwards interview, talks about Godzilla's design, atomic breath!!!
Here I go over a new interview Gareth Edwards had with Shocktillyoudrop.com, great new information given.
For the full interview check it out here: http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/175121-comic-con-2013-interview-gareth-edwards-on-godzilla-atomic-breath-the-design-darabont-and-more
Godzilla Movie News: SPOILERS, is this the full Godzilla design for the Godzilla 2014 film?!!!
Here I go over the potential SPOILERISH full Godzilla design for the Godzilla 2014 film.
Godzilla Movie News: New concept art for the Godzilla 2014 film!!!
Here I go over some new concept art just unveiled for the Godzilla 2014 film.
Godzilla Movie News: Two new posters unveiled at the Godzilla 2013 SDCC exhibit!!!
Here I go over the two new posters unveiled at the Godzilla 2013 SDCC exhibit.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: The viral marketing has begun for the Godzilla 2014 film!!!
Here I go over the new viral marketing for the Godzilla 2014 film. You can find the new viral website at http://godzillaencounter.com/
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Godzilla 2014 to be showcased again during the San Diego Comic Con!!!
Here I go over the exciting news related to Godzilla 2014 being shown again during the latest SDCC.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Outside the Box: BONUS, Alamo Ghost Hunter Q&A at the Texas Comicon
Here's the Alamo Ghost Hunter Q&A from the recent Texas Comicon.
In it he goes over some freaky encounters he's had with ghosts and other apparitions.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Roland Emmerich gives his thoughts on the latest Godzilla film!!!
Here I go over a recent interview Roland Emmerich where he gave his thoughts on the Godzilla 2014 film thus far.
Godzilla Movie News: First look at Elizabeth Olsen's character, and more Bryan Cranston photos!!!
Here I go over the latest set of on-set photos from the Godzilla 2014 film, including a first look at Elizabeth Olsen's character.
Godzilla Movie News: Godzilla trailer currently being filmed, to be shown before Pacific Rim?!!!
Here I go over the news that a Godzilla trailer is currently being film, presumably to be shown before Pacific Rim.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Outside the Box: BONUS, Zombie Response Team Q&A at the Texas Comicon
Here I provide the Q&A from the Zombie Response Team (yes there is one) at the recent Texas Comicon.
(Sorry for the low audio, unfortunately their mike wasn't turned all the way up).
To their credit they allocate the majority of their advise towards any natural disaster, the zombie part is just for fun.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Outside the Box: BONUS, Texas Comicon Q&A panel with Billy Dee Williams
I recently attended the Texas Comicon in San Antonio, TX and was able to record the Q&A with famous actor Billy Dee Williams. Enjoy!
Godzilla Movie News: Godzilla 1998 to be rereleased on Blu-Ray 4K!!!
Here I go over the news that Sony is rereleasing Godzilla 1998 in their new Blu-Ray 4K format.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: New banner and news about the Godzilla 2014 merchandise!!!
Here I go over the new banner unveiled at a recent Las Vegas licensing expo, and news about merchandise tied to the Godzilla 2014 film.
Godzilla Movie News: New official set photo!!! What's behind door number one?!!!
Here I go over the newest official set photo from the Godzilla 2014 film.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Leaked call sheet reveals Aaron's character name and HEAVY SPOILERS?!!!
Here I go over some heavy spoilers associated with a leaked call sheet from the Godzilla 2014 film. You've been warned!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Outside the Box: Texas Comicon Q&A with Kris Kidd
As promised everyone on my YouTube channel, here is the full interview featuring Kris Kidd from the Texas Comicon.
Enjoy!
1) How did this start for yourself, the idea that you'd be creating your very own Comic Con?
Looooong story. I used to be an independent comic book publisher. I was on the other side of the table. Some events were brutal, some were okay. Mind you, I started my efforts right at the collecting implosion of the late 90s. It was a grueling drive home from Phoenix after experiencing a less than satisfactory convention that changed my perspective. The guy driving the SUV I was in swerved to avoid a deer running across the highway. The SUV began to roll. 4 to 5 rotations later, I find myself upside-down in West Texas, 5 hours from home. After confirming all my friends were okay I noticed that my cash box had sprung open and the lack-luster revenue I managed to make was blowing away in the wind. It dawned on me. There had to be a better way.
2) What is your perception right now with the overall state of Comic Cons?
It depends...The experience can be great if you're an attendee. As a vendor or a publisher, the costs can be unreasonable. You have to clear hundreds of dollars before you become profitable. That's why we offer as many FREE artist alley tables we can and our vendor booths don't cost an arm or a leg.
3) Who has been your favorite guest thus far and why?
Brent Spiner. Someone thought it would be funny to give this man a mustache on a stick. It WAS! He has a very good French accent which we've seen in TNG 'Times Arrow' and he wouldn't stop. Random moments in the car he'd pull this thing up to his face and entertain everyone. This experience was amplified by the presence of Sam Witwer from 'Being Human'. He is a fan of Brent himself and the two would sit there sharing stories and experiences. It was fun to be a spectator.
4) Without naming any names (unless wanted) who has been your worst guest and why?
No complaints thus far. I think the secret is knowing that people are going to have different backgrounds and different personalities. You can't expect everyone to be Brent Spiner.
5) Who's that one guest that has still eluded you that you're still going after?
Stan 'the man' Lee. Maybe 2014.
6) You've vocally stated your stance on not having VIP-type passes and pricing. Why do you feel so especially when compared to other Comic Cons?
I've never been a fan of excluding people. Secret clubs and Fraternities never appealed to me. I wasn't a jock growing up and I wasn't a scholar either. I've always felt misplaced. That's why comic books were such an important and influential part of my life. I could escape. I could be a hero. I decided to take the example of the original comic book convention, Comic-Con International in San Diego. Once you buy your admission, it's fair game. I've heard stories of fans 'camping' out through panels they didn't want to experience just so they would have the best spots in the room when it comes time for the panel they DID want to enjoy. Comic Conventions should be an exchange of ideas if you're a comic creator, and they should be the great equalizer if your a fan of the genre. There is nothing about the works of Siegel, Shuster, Lee and Kirby which says 'put up a velvet rope'.
7) Do you see your Comic Con one day reaching tens of thousands in attendance levels, and if so how do you feel about this growth/change?
Absolutely. I have been fortunate to have recruited the best team of promoters imaginable. Nasser Rodriguez, who coordinates our publishers and creators has managed to rekindle the good vibe of artist alley. More than one veteran has complimented him. They're saying 'this has the feel of the good 'ol days'. Aaron Guerra has been managing the attendee traffic and continues to come up with ways of preventing the bottle-neck that can occur when thousands of people advance on one place at one time. And then there's Gary Orosco...he has been a long-time vendor at Texas Comicon. Depending on whose story you believe, I tried recruiting him at least a year ago to take on the role of vendor coordinator. He was interested, but I told him one of the rules is he can no longer be a vendor. Another problem I have with some other shows is the promoter setting up as a vendor with the best real estate. I have earned a great deal of respect from vendors for this attitude. But back to Gary...he has always been enthusiastic about the convention. He would create event pages on Facebook all on his own, just to drum up more attendance. He understands that if the vendors promote the show, everyone benefits. So, this will be Gary's last year as a vendor at Texas Comicon. While he will miss being on that side of the table, he looks forward to holding the title. Heck, he's been doing it since year one of Texas Comicon, I might as well pay him.
8) Favorite Godzilla movie and why?
ooooooo. I might be in the minority here, but I was always partial to Godzilla: 1985. It might be because I was a kid when I saw it, and everything is better as a kid. It could have been the Super X craft the Japanese had. Ooorrr...It could have been that the VHS tape I watched opened with Marv Newland's classic 'Bambi Meets Godzilla'.
9) Any upcoming plans for promoting the Godzilla 2014 movie at your Comic Con?
Absolutely. We have been fortunate to work with the promotions teams of Movie Distributors. They provide us with swag which we in turn deliver to our attendees. This includes everything from stickers to advance screener passes. They see the benefit of working with us because they know the fans of these films are going to be at our shows. 2014 will promise to offer a great deal of Godzilla influences from Toho and Warner Brothers. And you can probably attest to the rich history Godzilla has had with comics. Godzilla has been on the pages of Marvel, Dark Horse and lastly IDW. We've already had a few artists at past Texas Comicons. Also, if my math is correct, Godzilla turns 60 next year, and as you can see with our 'Return of the Jedi' and 'Superman' celebrities this year, we love celebrating anniversaries.
10) Who's the better Captain, Kirk or Picard? (just a fun question)
You are an evil man, Fernando. While I prefer Picard as a Captain, I like Kirk more as a character. Did I successfully dodge a bullet there? Thank you Fernando! The pleasure is all mine.
- Kris Kidd
Friday, June 7, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Newest Official Set photo, the best one yet!
Here I go over the latest official set photo, this one containing the best and visual arresting imagery yet.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Cryptids and Monsters: The Montauk Monster
Here I go over the recent cryptid known as the Montauk Monster, and give my explanation as to why it's not really a cryptid.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Godzilla to attack the Golden Gate Bridge?!!!
Here I go over some more set photos showcasing what appears to be the Golden Gate Bridge under attack.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Godzilla 1998, 15 years later and the impact it still has
Here I go over the 15 year anniversary associated with the 1998 Godzilla film, and the impact it still has within within the Godzilla franchise.
Here's the great link from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2013/05/20/15-years-ago-godzilla-was-a-flop-by-todays-standards-it-would-be-a-hit/
Monday, May 27, 2013
Cryptids and Monsters: The Jersey Devil
Here I go over the popular cryptid known as the Jersey Devil, and discuss its origins and sightings.
Here's the website listing all of the latest Jersey Devil sightings: http://njdevilhunters.com/21st.html
Godzilla Movie News: Newest spy photos!!!
Here I go over the latest spy photos found around the web for the Godzilla 2014 film.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Newest set photo, and is Gamma Radiation involved?
Here I go over the latest onset photo from the Godzilla 2014 film.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Has the Godzilla 2014 movie budget accidentally been revealed?
Here I go over the news of a Richmond article highlighting Godzilla 2014's budget as $100 million. Here's the article that talks about this:
http://www.richmondreview.com/news/207465601.html
Godzilla Movie News: Newest Official Set Photo!!!
Here I go over the latest official set photo from the Godzilla 2014 film!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: New set video from Gareth Edwards; Godzilla 2014 1 YEAR AWAY now!!!
Here I go over the news involving the latest set video from Gareth Edwards; as well as the news that in exactly one year from now Godzilla 2014 will be in theaters.
Here the link to Gareth's newest set video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o4l_z2H99A0
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: The lawsuit against Legendary Pictures is going to trial!!!
Here I go over the latest legal news involving the lawsuit against Legendary Pictures by the three former producers.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: Two NEW official set photos released from Godzilla 2014!!!
Here I go over the latest set of photos released from Legendary pictures and analyze what's inside them.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Godzilla Movie News: More Cloverfield 2 talk and how it impacts future Godzilla films!
Here I go over the news that J.J. Abrams still has potential plans for a Cloverfield sequel, but that the success on upcoming monster films like Pacific Rim and Godzilla tie into this production and vice versa.
Godzilla Movie News: David Goyer confirms 2 monsters for the Godzilla 2014 film!!!
Here I go over the news that David Goyers confirmed, at least when he was writing the film, that it involved 2 monsters.
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