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is a Japanese monster, or ''kaiju'', franchise centering on the titular character, a prehistoric reptilian monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. The films series are recognized by the ''Guinness World Records'' as the "longest continuously running film series", having been in ongoing production since 1954, with several hiatuses of varying lengths. There are 38 ''Godzilla'' films: 33 Japanese films produced and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd., and five American films; one by TriStar Pictures and four films (part of the Monsterverse franchise) by Legendary Pictures. The original film, ''Godzilla'', was directed by and co-written by IshirÅ Honda and released by Toho in 1954. It became an influential classic of the genre. It featured political and social undertones relevant to Japan at the time. The 1954 film and its special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya are largely credited for establishing the template for ''tokusatsu'', a technique of practical special effects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godzilla (Marc Cerasini Series)
''Godzilla'' is a series of novels written by author Marc Cerasini, based on the film series of the same name produced by Toho. While all set within the same continuity (a unique continuity in which only the first ''Godzilla'' film has taken place), each novel has its own plot and storyline, with Toho's ''kaiju'' featured as the stars. ''Godzilla Returns'' ''Godzilla Returns'', the first novel in the series, was published in 1996. The story follows the reemergence of Godzilla for the first time since 1954, rampaging and destroying the city of Tokyo. The book is clearly set to follow ''Godzilla, King of the Monsters!'' (the English version of the original ''Godzilla'' film), as Steve Martin (Raymond Burr's character) is said to have been present during the original attack. The finale of the novel is similar to the 1984 film ''The Return of Godzilla'', as Godzilla is drawn away from the city using a lure identical to the one used in that film. However, the lure is used to draw God ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godzilla (comics)
Godzilla has appeared in a range of comic books that have been published in Japan and the United States. Japanese ''Godzilla'' comics In his native Japan, Godzilla has been featured in various comic books since his inception in 1954. These comics, for the most part, were black-and-white publications known as manga. The vast majority of these comics were adaptations of the films. Every film from ''Godzilla'' to '' Godzilla 2000: Millennium'' received a comic book adaptation with the exception of ''King Kong vs. Godzilla''. In addition, all of the films from '' Godzilla vs. Megaguirus'' to '' Godzilla: Final Wars'' did not receive a comic book adaptation. For the most part, there were anywhere from two to four different adaptations of each film; for example, the first comic adaptation of '' Godzilla vs. Biollante'' was called ''Godzilla 1990'', while the second adaptation of '' Godzilla vs. Mothra'' was called ''Godzilla vs. Mothra: Great Study''. Most of these comics (in partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |