Godzilla Resurgence

Godzilla Resurgence

Teaser poster with the tagline translating as "Japan vs. Godzilla"[1]
Japanese シン・ゴジラ
Hepburn Shin Gojira
Directed by Hideaki Anno
Shinji Higuchi
Produced by
  • Minami Ichikawa
  • Taichi Ueda
Screenplay by Hideaki Anno
Starring
Music by Shirō Sagisu[2][3]
Production
company
  • Toho Pictures
  • Cine Bazar
Distributed by Toho
Release dates
  • July 29, 2016 (2016-07-29)
Country Japan
Language Japanese
English

Godzilla Resurgence[4] (シン・ゴジラ Shin Gojira) is an upcoming Japanese science fiction kaiju film featuring Godzilla, produced and distributed by Toho. It is the 31st film in the Godzilla franchise and the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho. It is Toho's first Godzilla film in 12 years since 2004's Godzilla: Final Wars and is intended to be Toho's own reboot of the franchise to follow the success of Legendary's reboot. The film is co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi with the screenplay written by Anno and the special effects directed by Higuchi. Godzilla Resurgence is scheduled to be released in Japan on July 29, 2016 in IMAX, 4DX, and MX4D formats.

Cast

Hasegawa will play the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary.[5] After Toho offered him the role, Hasegawa immediately accepted, stating, "Who wouldn't want to be involved in a Godzilla production?"[6]
Ishihara will play the Special Envoy for the President of the United States.[5] She became excited after accepting the role but stressed that her character features "English-heavy dialogue", stating, "Sometimes it's so frustrating, I just want to cry."[6]
Takenouchi will play the Aide to the Prime Minister.[5] Takenouchi stated that the film will contain a "deeper message".[6]

The film will feature 328 cameos and supporting appearances, including, Kengo Kora, Ren Osugi, Akira Emoto, Kimiko Yo, Jun Kunimura, Mikako Ichikawa, Pierre Taki, Takumi Saito, Keisuke Koide, Arata Furuta, Sei Hiraizumi, Kenichi Yajima, Tetsu Watanabe, Ken Mitsuishi, Kyūsaku Shimada, Kanji Tsuda, Issei Takahashi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kazuo Hara, Isshin Inudo, Akira Ogata, Shingo Tsurumi, Suzuki Matsuo, Mayumi Ogawa, Kreva, Katsuhiko Yokomitsu, and Atsuko Maeda.[5]

Production

In December 2014, Toho announced plans for a new Godzilla film targeted for a 2016 release, stating, "This is very good timing after the success of the American version this year: if not now, then when? The licensing contract we have with Legendary places no restrictions on us making domestic versions."[7] The new film will have no ties to Legendary's Godzilla-Kong cinematic universe and instead will serve as a reboot to the Toho series. Minami Ichikawa will serve as the film's production manager and Taiji Ueda as the film's project leader. Ueda confirmed that the screenplay is in development and filming has been planned for a summer 2015 shoot. Toho will additionally put together a project team, known as "Godzilla Conference" or "Godzi-con", to formulate future projects.[8]

In March 2015, Toho announced that the film will be co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi (both who collaborated on the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion), in addition to Anno writing the screenplay and Higuchi directing the film's special effects.[9][10][11] In addition, Toho announced that the film will begin filming in the fall of 2015 set for a summer 2016 release.[12] Promotional artwork of the new Godzilla's footprint was also released, with Toho confirming that their new Godzilla will surpass Legendary Pictures' Godzilla as the tallest incarnation to date. Toho had approached Anno in early 2013 to direct the reboot but Anno initially declined so that he could continue working on the Rebuild of Evangelion films. However, Higuchi eventually convinced him to accept the offer.[13]

Mahiro Maeda provided the new design for Godzilla while Takayuki Takeya provided the maquette.[14] Director Higuchi has stated that he intends to provide the "most terrifying Godzilla that Japan's cutting-edge special-effects movie-making can muster."[15] A variety of techniques such as puppets, animatronics, and digital effects will be used for Godzilla, with the suit to be operated by three people.[14]

The design for Toho's new Godzilla was officially revealed in April 2016.

Principal photography began on September 1, 2015 with a large on-location film shoot at Kamata station in Tokyo under the working title "Shin Gojira."[16][17] On September 23, 2015, Toho revealed the film's official title as Shin Gojira and that the film will star Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, and Satomi Ishihara.[18][19] Producer Akihiro Yamauchi stated that the title Shin Gojira was chosen for the film due to the variety of meanings it conveys, such as either "new", "true", or "God".[20]

Principal photography wrapped at the end of October 2015, with special effects work scheduled for November 2015.[21][22] In November 2015, without any prior announcement, Toho screened a promo reel at the American Film Market for a potential sale for overseas markets, revealing the film's official English title as Godzilla Resurgence.[4]

In December, 2015, Toho unveiled the film's first teaser trailer[23] and teaser poster revealing Toho's new Godzilla design and the film's July 29, 2016 release date.[1] Chunichi Sports reported the size of the new Godzilla to be 118.5 metres (389 ft) high, over 10m taller than Legendary's Godzilla.[24]

In January 2016, images of the Godzilla suit were leaked online.[14][25] In late March 2016, it was announced that Toho's Godzilla and Anno's Evangelion intellectual properties will form a "maximum collaboration" for merchandise in April 2016.[26] In mid-April 2016, Toho revealed the complete design of the new Godzilla as well as a new trailer, details regarding the principal and supporting characters, and that the film will be released in IMAX, 4DX, and MX4D formats for its domestic release.[5] New World Cinemas will distribute the film in United States after its Japanese release.[27]

References

  1. 1 2 Ragone, August (December 9, 2015). "HERE'S YOUR BIG G IN "GODZILLA RESURGENCE" Image Reveals the "Greatest, Worst Nightmare"!". The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  2. ↑ Gman2887 (December 10, 2015). "Evangelion Composer Shiro Sagisu To Score Godzilla Resurgence". Scified.com. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Godzilla Resurgence Official Site (Japanese)". Toho.com. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Ragone, August (November 12, 2015). "'SHIN GODZILLA' PROMO REEL SCREENS AT AFM! Official English Title: 'GODZILLA RESURGENCE'". The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ragone, August (April 13, 2016). "TOHO'S UPCOMING "SHIN GODZILLA" REVEALED Images & Trailer from GODZILLA RESURGENCE!". The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 Ragone, August (September 22, 2015). "NEXT GODZILLA NOW ENTITLED "SHIN GODZILLA" Toho Announces Three Principal Cast Members!". The Good, The Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  7. ↑ Blair, Gavin (December 7, 2014). "Japan's Toho to Produce New 'Godzilla' for 2016, First in 12 Years". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. ↑ Ragone, August (December 7, 2014). "THE "JAPANESE GODZILLA" WILL RISE AGAIN! Toho to Produce a New "Godzilla" in 2015". The Good, the Bad, & the Godzilla.
  9. ↑ Frater, Patrick (March 31, 2015). "Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi to Direct ‘Godzilla 2016′". Variety. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  10. ↑ Ragone, August (March 31, 2015). ""EVANGELION" CREATOR HELMS NEW "GODZILLA" Hideaki Anno & Shinji Higuchi Revive the King!". The Good, The Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Evangelion's Hideaki Anno Is New Japanese Godzilla Film's Chief Director, Writer". Anime News Network. March 31, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  12. ↑ Ragone, August (April 1, 2015). "THE DIRECTORS OF "GODZILLA 2016" SPEAK: "I'll Give You the Greatest Worst Nightmare!"". The Good, The Bad, & Godzilla. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  13. ↑ Saabedra, Humberto (March 31, 2015). "Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi Head 2016 Toho "Godzilla" Film". Crunchy Roll. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 Ragone, August (January 3, 2016). "TOHO'S NEW "GODZILLA RESURGENCE" EXPOSED Private Photos Taken at Toho Studios Leaked!". The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  15. ↑ Kageyama, Yuri (August 5, 2015). "AP Interview: Japan's 'Godzilla' Director Wants to Surprise". ABC News. AP.
  16. ↑ "Godzilla 2016 Begins Production, Working Title Revealed". Scified.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  17. ↑ Rigney, Todd (September 1, 2015). "New Japanese Godzilla Movie Filming This Weekend in Tokyo". Dread Central. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  18. ↑ "ゴジラ新作に長谷川博己、竹野内豊、石原さとみ　タイトルは「シン・ゴジラ」" (in Japanese). Sports Nippon. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  19. ↑ "ゴジラ』新作に長谷川博己、竹野内豊、石原さとみ！タイトルは『シン・ゴジラ』に決定！" (in Japanese). Cinema Today. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  20. ↑ Komatsu, Mikikazu (September 23, 2015). "Toho Opens Official Website for 2016 "Shin Godzilla" Film". Crunchy Roll. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  21. ↑ "石原さとみ、こわくて辛かった…『ゴジラ』撮影終了を報告" (in Japanese). cinematoday.jp. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Shin-Godzilla Wraps Shooting, Begins FX Work". scified.com. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  23. ↑ Ragone, August (December 9, 2015). "SCOOP! TEASER FOR "GODZILLA RESURGENCE" Japan's Cinema Today Posts First Teaser Trailer!". The Good, the Bad, and Godzilla. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  24. ↑ "The largest ever of 118.5 meters "Shin Godzilla" visual debuted" (in Japanese). Chunichi Sports. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  25. ↑ Alexander, Chris (January 3, 2016). "New GODZILLA: RESURGENCE Pics Leaked!". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  26. ↑ Ashcraft, Brian (April 1, 2016). "And Now, Godzilla Versus Evangelion". Kotaku. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  27. ↑ Toscano, Tony (April 13, 2016). "Godzilla Is Back In ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ – Check Out the New Trailer". Gephardt Daily. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

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