Source: Seibuen Amusement Park The Seibuen Amusement Park has released a promotional video for their new attraction, “Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle” (ゴジラ・ザ・ライド大怪獣頂上決戦, Gojira za Raido Daikaijū Chōjō Kessen). For more information on the ride, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan.
Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official international box office estimates for the weekend of May 2, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Comscore – Global Sunday Estimates – Weekend Box Office Roundup – May 2, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ Notable International Opener: RUROUNI KENSHIN: THE FINAL generated an estimated ¥404.4m ($3.7m) on 480 screens and ranking #2 behind DETECTIVE CONAN: THE SCARLET BULLET. The cume to date in the market is now ¥1.6b ($14.5m). ■ Notable International/Global Performers: Now
Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official North American box office estimates for the weekend of May 2, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Please note that 57% of all North American Theaters are currently open. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – North American Weekend Box Office Roundup – May 2,, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ North American Openers: Opening in 1751 locations, Open Road/Briarcliff’s SEPARATION took in an estimated weekend gross of $1,831,000 and a PTA of $1,046. Universal’s repertory
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Movie theaters are back and so is Bay Area Film Events! Source: Bay Area Film Events press release Official Site: bayareafilmevents.com/godzillafest Photo courtesy of Bay Area Film Events. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Join Bay Area Film Events for the reopening of the Balboa Theater in San Francisco on the weekend of May 14-16 as we present 10 different movies featuring Godzilla, his friends and foes.We will also be celebrating the 60th anniversary of MOTHRA and the 50th anniversary of GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (THE SMOG MONSTER).Vendors, Prizes and more!Individual movie tickets will be sold to control seating for Covid restrictions. Theater will be sanitized between films.TITANIC MEGA KAIJU LINE UP! Friday May 14: Theater 1 (The Big Theater)3pm: GODZILLA (1954) (96 min)7pm: MOTHRA (1961) (101 min) Theater 24pm: GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (Godzilla vs The Smog Monster) (1971) (85 min)8pm: GODZILLA VS GIGAN
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The Japanese release of GODZILLA VS. KONG has been delayed. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2021 WARNER BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT INC. LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary Source: Toho Co., Ltd.press release Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Toho Co., Ltd. has announced that they are postponing the Japanese theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ worldwide box office smash GODZILLA VS. KONG (ゴジラvsコング, Gojira vs Kongu). Scheduled to open in Japan on Friday, May 14th, the film has been delayed indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday, April 23rd, Japan's Cabinet Office declared a state of emergency due to a "fourth wave" surge of infections. Toho responded by closing nearly two dozen cinemas across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo Prefecture. The theaters are tentatively
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The Seibuen Amusement Park will soon reopen with a new Godzilla ride attraction. Image courtesy of Seibu Railway Co. © SEIBU Railway Co., LTD. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Seibuen Amusement Park press release SciFi Japan is pleased to share – direct from Seibu Railway Co. -- the press release and large images for the new "Seibuen Amusement Park" that will open next month with new Godzilla and Osamu Tezuka character attractions. Read on for the full details… Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Kimio Kitamura) and Seibuen Yuenchi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Takumi Fujii) have announced the grand opening of the new Seibuen Amusement Park on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Photo courtesy of Seibu Railway Co. © SEIBU Railway Co., LTD. First opening in 1950, Seibuen Amusement Park became a popular tourist
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Photo courtesy of Toho. © TOHO CO., LTD. Become Godzilla and Crush Cities Around the World Underfoot in Toho Co., Ltd.’s Latest Thrilling Action Game Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzillagames.jp Special Thanks to Jacara Jenkins Today, April 27 (Tue.), TOHO Games, the game label of Toho Co., Ltd., announces the worldwide release of its mobile game "Godzilla Destruction”. Accompanying the game's release is a new promo video introducing some of its key elements. "Godzilla Destruction" is an exciting and easy to play mobile game where players become the King of the Monsters himself and embark on a global rampage. Players control Godzilla and a host of other monsters with the tap of a finger to crush historical buildings in cities across the globe. The destruction begins today with the game's worldwide release. The latest promo video provides insight into
Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 25, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 25, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ Notable Global Performers: Warner Bros.’ MORTAL KOMBAT took in an estimated $28.8M from 38 global markets in bringing its worldwide cume to $50.115M. Please note, the film opened this weekend to $22.5M to lead the box
Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai has released more "Movie Monster Series" soft vinyl figures from the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series debuted in Japan on March 25 with a worldwide release on Netflix scheduled for this June. Movie Monster Series: Godzilla Aquatilis -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラアクアティリス-ゴジラS.P- Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla Aquatilis from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477013000 Product Size: Length Approximately 34.5cm (13.6 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: April 17, 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥ 2,200 (Approximately $ 20.22 US) Movie Monster Series: Manda -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ マンダ-ゴジラS.P- Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Manda from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477051000 Product Size: Length Approximately 33cm (13 Inches) Material:
Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 18, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 11, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors ■ Global Highlights: Warner Bros.’ GODZILLA VS. KONG has crossed the $300M international and $80M in North America. This weekend the film grossed $19.9M globally from 42 markets in release (including the U.S. and Canada), $12.2M internationally (for
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Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: godzillagames.jp Special Thanks to Sarah Allen TOHO Games, the game label of Toho Co., Ltd. (Japan), today announced the upcoming release of mobile game “Godzilla Destruction” on Tuesday, April 27, revealing key art and a promo video as part of the announcement. “Godzilla Destruction” is an exciting and easy to play mobile game where players become the King of the Monsters himself and embark on a global rampage. Players control Godzilla with the tap of a finger to crush historical buildings in cities across the globe. In the new promotional video, Godzilla can be seen using his humongous body and devastating Heat Ray to topple major buildings around the world like toy blocks. This video gives fans a taste of the exhilarating action they can expect in “Godzilla Destruction”. Meanwhile, the
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Author: Keith Aiken Source: Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more* Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Following our guides for GODZILLA (2014) and GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019), SciFi Japan is pleased to present a guide to officially licensed merchandise for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG, featuring products from the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. As was the case with GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, worldwide licensing for the new movie is being handled by Toho and Legendary. *The GODZILLA VS. KONG Licensed Product Guide was created with the cooperation of Toho, Legendary, Warner Bros. and many of the licensing companies. Special Thanks to Rui Machida and Chris Mowry (Toho), Sarah Jarvis, Tracy Brown and James Ngo (Legendary), Chuan Lu, Justin Cavender,
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Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 11, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 11, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors. ■ International Openers: Warner Bros. announced a terrific start this weekend for MORTAL KOMBAT in 17 Middle East and Asian markets grossing an estimated $10.7M from 4,596 screens. The film is set to release in 12 additional markets next weekend
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Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 11, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products. Comscore – Sunday Estimates – Global Weekend Box Office Roundup – April 11, 2021 A re-cap of this weekend’s notable performers as reported by their respective distributors. ■ International Openers: Warner Bros. announced a terrific start this weekend for MORTAL KOMBAT in 17 Middle East and Asian markets grossing an estimated $10.7M from 4,596 screens. The film is set to release in 12 additional markets next weekend
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Candice McDonough On the heels of its massive opening numbers, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS. KONG continues to overtake the global box office, surpassing $350 million in just over two weeks, with numerous markets around the world still to open in the midst of the pandemic. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Overall, the film has earned $357.8 million and counting. Domestically, the film has earned an impressive $69.5 million, with major markets continuing to widen their theater capacities and with much of Canada still working to safely open in more cities. Internationally, GODZILLA VS. KONG has amassed a whopping $288.3 million, thanks in large part
The Destruction God and the Guardian God clash in Hong Kong in GODZILLA VS. KONG. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2021 WARNER BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT INC. & LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary
Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com (US), godzilla-movie.jp (Japan) Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press materials for the Japanese release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ worldwide box office smash GODZILLA VS. KONG (ゴジラvsコング, Gojira vs Kongu). While the movie has already opened in most international markets, it does not come to Japan until Friday, May 14th. Toho’s press notes are presented below in both English and Japanese… INTRODUCTION Shun Oguri’s Hollywood’s debut! The Great Clash of Destruction God Godzilla vs Guardian God Kong! The Biggest Ultimate Showdown on Earth! Which is the Strongest?! Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, and Toho have partnered to create the Hollywood version of the Godzilla series, which has been developed from GODZILLA
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Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has provided an update for the official North American ox office numbers for the three day weekend of April 2-4, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. GODZILLA VS. KONG dominated the box office with the highest opening since the pandemic began. About Comscore, Inc. Comscore is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With transformative data science and vast audience insights across digital, linear TV, over-the-top (OTT) and theatrical viewership, we are a powerful third-party source for reliable measurement of cross-platform audiences. For more information on GODZILLA VS. KONG, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: Cameras Roll on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA VS. KONG Toho and
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Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Candice McDonough Riding the wave of a massive opening in international markets, including $137.1 million in China so far, GODZILLA VS. KONG debuted this week in the U.S. in theaters and on HBO Max, taking in $48.5 million at the domestic box office over five days, pushing the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures film close to the $300 million mark at the global box office in its 12th day in release. Legendary handled all aspects of the film’s release in China. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Jeff Goldstein, and President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps. Despite the ongoing challenges in markets throughout the world due to the
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Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 4, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products. Of primary interest to SciFi Japan readers is the strong box office debut for GODZILLA VS. KONG. “The importance of the bigger than expected performance of GvK cannot be overstated,” Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst for Comscore, told SFJ. “Pre-release speculation was all over the map and despite the predictions for the end of the movie theater experience as we know it, the movie fans who spoke
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Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza, the figure depicts the flying monster as seen on the iconic advance artwork poster for GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira, 1993). Rodan measures approximately 8 inches tall and is cast in high-quality PVC with detailed sculpting and paint applications. The figure can be displayed by itself or as a pair with the Godzilla 1993 diorama. The suggested retail price is $74.99. Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla collectibles can now be ordered internationally from their web store. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, each consisting of one (1) Godzilla Gallery: Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. B. The