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| New Documentary BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 26 2008, 03:17 PM (960 Views) | |
| kpa | Jul 26 2008, 03:17 PM Post #1 |
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SciFi Japan has updated with a first look at BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE, the original documentary produced by Classic Media. BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE goes behind the scenes of a filmmaking style that remains firmly rooted in the past even as special effects leap into the future. From the original GOJIRA (1954) through 50-plus years of sequels, spin-offs and imitations, this original documentary tells the story of the genre's creation and evolution via exclusive interviews with filmmakers, special-effects artists, actors and monster stuntmen. Featuring Akira Takarada, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Shogo Tomiyama, Haruo Nakajima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Tsutomu "Tom" Kitagawa, Shusuke Kaneko, Teruyoshi Nakano, Akira Tsuburaya, Ryuji Honda, Shinichi Wakasa, Yasuyuki Inoue, Toshiro Aoki, Akinori Takagi, Toshio Miike, Shiro Sano, and narrated by self-proclaimed Godzilla fan Alex Cox (director of REPO MAN, SID & NANCY), the film celebrates the artistry behind the world of Japanese monsters and ponders the future of Godzilla and his city-smashing analog brethren in the digital age. BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE will have a premiere screening at the Egyptian Theatre on August 3. The film will be included as a bonus feature with Classic Media's DVD set of the Toho genre classics WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS and RODAN, which goes on sale across the country on September 9. SciFi Japan’s coverage begins with Part 1: SYNOPSIS; photos and information detailing who and what fans can expect to see in the BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE. Part 2: PRODUCTION NOTES and PERSONNEL FILE— which will run on SFJ in the next few days— will cover the making of the film and the people behind the production. http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2008/07...st-look-part-1/ |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 26 2008, 04:13 PM Post #2 |
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Wow Keith! Thanks for this annoucement, this sounds fricking awesome!! I may have to go out and buy the Rodan DVD again just to see it! LOL! |
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| Django | Jul 26 2008, 06:50 PM Post #3 |
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Classic Media has really come a long way. This is amazing news. |
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| godzi2000 | Jul 26 2008, 07:25 PM Post #4 |
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Two great movies to own!!! |
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| Mothra Freak | Jul 26 2008, 07:40 PM Post #5 |
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I'll definitely be getting this, seeing as I don't own Rodan or War of the Gargantuas, and I really want to see both of them. |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 26 2008, 08:00 PM Post #6 |
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I've actually never seen WoG...maybe I'll buy that one. I just want it for the documantary LOL! |
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| Mothra Freak | Jul 26 2008, 08:02 PM Post #7 |
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They come in a multi-vid package together.
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| EternalMothra | Jul 26 2008, 08:10 PM Post #8 |
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Damn...that means they'll be more expensive lol. |
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| Scorpius | Jul 26 2008, 08:31 PM Post #9 |
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I saw WoG as a kid and liked it. I'd like to get Rodan and that documentary only.
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 26 2008, 09:58 PM Post #10 |
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Awesome news! I'm really looking forward to this! Yet another reason for me to buy these two DVDs! Thank you Keith for posting this! |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 26 2008, 10:46 PM Post #11 |
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It may not be a movie, but at least the fandom has something neat to look forward to.
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| G-Matt | Jul 27 2008, 01:44 AM Post #12 |
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I'm really looking forward to this documentary! It certainly looks promising! And of course, I'm waiting to see Rodan and WOTG too, since I haven't seen either of them yet.
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| kpa | Jul 27 2008, 01:59 AM Post #13 |
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Everyone is welcome for the news. Thanks for all the enthusiastic replies! I know some of you are saying you're only interested in one of the films (or the documentary)-- or are worried that the set will be expensive-- but both RODAN and WOTG are great classic Toho monster movies and are definitely worth getting. Besides, the Classic Media set includes US and Japanese versions for both movies plus the new documentary... all for only $19.95 (and Amazon is selling the set for just $14.99). That's a lot of cool kaiju action for less than twenty bucks! One other thing: Check SFJ on Monday for more pics and info from BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE. |
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| Django | Jul 27 2008, 04:27 AM Post #14 |
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Any news on who's doing the commentaries? |
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| Mecha74 | Jul 27 2008, 07:01 AM Post #15 |
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Looks fantastic! Thank you kpa.
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| EternalMothra | Jul 27 2008, 11:14 AM Post #16 |
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Oh wow! That isn't a bad price for all that. Hmmm, looks like I'll be saving a few dollars for September.
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| kpa | Jul 27 2008, 10:05 PM Post #17 |
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It's a real bargain. There's five movies (2 versions of RODAN, 2 versions of WOTG, 1 documentary) for about $20... that works out to $4 a movie.
No commentaries on these films. Classic Media decided to focus time and money on the documentary instead. |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 27 2008, 10:44 PM Post #18 |
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^I think I'd rather go for the documentary than the commentaries anyways lol. |
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| kpa | Jul 28 2008, 01:53 PM Post #19 |
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Part 2 of the BRINGING GODZILLA DOWN TO SIZE coverage, with exclusive behind the scenes photos and information, is now on SciFi Japan: http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2008/07...st-look-part-2/ |
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 28 2008, 06:24 PM Post #20 |
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I'm seriously siked about this! It looks fantastic! Please keep us updated! This is almost as good as getting another Godzilla film! lol Btw, do you know, Keith, if the documentry spends any time discussing the music of kaiju eiga? (Sorry if this was already covered on SFJ--I only had enough time to skim through the articles...) |
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| kpa | Jul 28 2008, 09:44 PM Post #21 |
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We have a few more reports in the works and I'll keep letting everyone know when they're online.
No problem... it's not like you have to read everything RIGHT NOW. The doc focuses on the FX techniques used in the kaiju movies and shows... how and why Tsuburaya and the other FX artists have created the visuals we've all enjoyed. So there's not any discussion on music. The one big music contribution in the documentary is that Kow Otani-- who created the music for GMK and the 90s Gamera movies-- composed and performed a brand-new score for this film. It is beautiful, and I think kaiju music fans are going to love it. |
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| EternalMothra | Jul 28 2008, 10:04 PM Post #22 |
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Great!! I am fond of Kow Otani!! So I'm sure it'll be wonderful.
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| Gojira2000 | Jul 29 2008, 12:14 AM Post #23 |
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I don't suppose there'll be a soundtrack released for it?;) |
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| G-Matt | Jul 29 2008, 01:56 AM Post #24 |
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Otani composed an original score?! Now this is getting more and more exciting!
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| kpa | Jul 29 2008, 03:03 AM Post #25 |
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Yeah, it's an all-new score. I haven't heard of any plans for a soundtrack CD but I'll push for it. I want one, too! |
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