Category Archives: Godzilla

Godzilla ’94 Trailer

Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2008 by Robert Hood

With the aid of Dennis Davison, artist Todd Tennant has produced a “trailer” advertising his graphic novel version of the abandoned 1994 script for Jan De Bont’s US Godzilla. Check it out, and then go read the graphic novel itself! … Continue reading →

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New: Showdown of the Godz

Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008 by Robert Hood

Yes, Virginia, there is a Godzilla. As we (meaning those likely to visit the Backbrain on a regular basis) know, fans can be obsessive. Kaiju fans aren’t much different from the rest of fandom, except in the fact that their … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Posters, Weird stuff | 3 Comments

Godzilla ’94 “2-D Trailer”

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 by Robert Hood

Todd Tennant has created an imaginary trailer for his graphic novel version of the US Godzilla film that never was — you know, the one scripted by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio that Jan De Bont was set to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Comics, Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Graphic novels, Trailers | 3 Comments

Godzilla Zero Hour: A History Part 1

Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 by Robert Hood

A History of Godzilla Zero Hour: Part One An Account by Franz Vorenkamp The events that would inevitably set Godzilla Zero Hour in motion took place while I was attempting to enjoy a fairly mediocre lunch during my senior year … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 7 Comments

Godzilla Zero Hour: Introduction Part 2

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

More Details on Godzilla Zero Hour Franz Vorenkamp reveals more about his GZH project in the lead-up to its 5 July G-Fest premiere. What’s the deal with the soundtrack? It’s all original stuff composed by Bob Harrington. Some of it … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Where's the Film? | 3 Comments

Godzilla Zero Hour: Introduction Part 1

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 by Robert Hood

A week or so ago I put up the latest pictures from Franz Vorenkamp’s much-anticipated Godzilla Zero Hour project. The colourful and spectacular scenes of Gigan — along with some test animation I’ve seen but am forbidden to put online … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla | 5 Comments

Essential Daikaiju

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Robert Hood

This entry comes as a fill-in while I’m working on a number of interview articles for Undead Backbrain. It is potentially controversial — at least for those who find being controversial in regards to giant monster films a reasonable way … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Idle Thoughts, List | 6 Comments

Godzilla Zero Hour

Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 by Robert Hood

The latest images from Franz Vorenkamp’s fan-based film project, Godzilla Zero Hour, reveal a level of spectacle and understanding of the mythos of the Big G that has been lacking in mainstream Hollywood productions (okay, there has only ever been … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Daikaiju, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, News | 4 Comments

Back on Third Street

Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 by Robert Hood

I’ve discussed before the fact that Godzilla makes his first appearance since 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars in Always-zoku san-chôme no yûhi [aka Always – Sunset on Third Street 2] (2007; dir. Takashi Yamazaki) — a comedy/drama rather than a monster … Continue reading →

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Manda vs Godzilla

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 by Robert Hood

1968’s Kaiju soshingeki [trans. Parade of Monsters] (dir. Ishirô Honda) — better known in the West as Destroy All Monsters — was Toho’s anniversary celebration of the Godzilla franchise (as well as a last ditch effort to re-invigorate its box-office … Continue reading →

Posted in Daikaiju, Film, Giant Monsters, Godzilla, Where's the Film? | 10 Comments