Godzilla (2014)

[Henry88]

So if there is nothing sci-fi in this (aside from the very presence of a giant lizard) then how the hell is the military going to be able to do anything to him? I sure hope regular missiles aren't effective, like in Godzilla '98.

Really? without another kaiju how else would you have Godzilla be defeated?

The Oxygen Destroyer 

[Darth Geek]

So if there is nothing sci-fi in this (aside from the very presence of a giant lizard) then how the hell is the military going to be able to do anything to him? I sure hope regular missiles aren't effective, like in Godzilla '98.

Really? without another kaiju how else would you have Godzilla be defeated?

The Oxygen Destroyer 

But that would count as "sci-fi".

[Thrashalla]

There's no avoiding having some sci-fi in a Godzilla movie...I'm going to assume that there won't be any of the REALLY out there stuff. Like aliens trying to fake out humanity into giving them control over Godzilla, or the Dimension Tide gun, or making Mechagodzilla out of the bones of the original 1954 Godzilla.

[Darth Geek]

He says "no sci-fi", but I am hoping he says "no kids in upsetting shorts" and "no psychic girls" at some point.

[Henry88]

The Godzilla teaser trailer rocked us at Comic Con — and now here's a new glimpse of the monster's edgier new look. Is this how Monsters director Gareth Edwards will revamp the most famous kaiju of them all?

Spotted by Redditor Slap-Happy, these images show a much spikier version of Godzilla. We're not sure if these images are the real deal — but they do match up with what we saw in the yet-to-be-released Comic-Con Godzilla trailer.

http://io9.com/5928433/possible-new-godzilla-concept-art-reveals-a-much-spikier-monster

[Henry88]

Take this with a grain of salt but IMDB says we have a concept artist.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831387/fullcredits#writers

Dominic Lavery. Not bad work. Here's his website.

http://www.krop.com/domlavery/

Progress?

[Henry88]

May 16, 2014.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-iconic-movie-monster-godzilla-stomps-into-theaters-on-may-16-2014-2012-09-13

[Bob]

In two years.   Well, NOTHING can happen then to change that date or change crew.

[Henry88]

In two years.   Well, NOTHING can happen then to change that date or change crew.

well one year and 4 months but who keeping count,

[Bob]

In two years.   Well, NOTHING can happen then to change that date or change crew.

well one year and 4 months but who keeping count,

I was counting years, not hours

[Henry88]

In two years.   Well, NOTHING can happen then to change that date or change crew.

well one year and 4 months but who keeping count,

I was counting years, not hours

either way it not much longer and the mistake of 98 will  be rewritten

[Henry88]

THE NEWS BUNDLE: Gareth Edwards' 'Godzilla' To Start Vancouver Production in March 2013

http://www.filmthrasher.com/2012/10/the-news-bundle-gareth-edwards-godzilla.html?m=1

[Henry88]

Recently, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced that their much anticipated Godzilla reboot will be hitting theaters May 16th, 2014 (expectedly in 3D). The film, which will be directed by Gareth Edwards (Monsters), debuted a test reel at San Diego Comic-Con this summer, which led to anticipation reaching a new high. Now, Variety reports that screenwriter Drew Pearce - who recently co-wrote Iron Man 3 for Marvel Studios - has been hired to pen a final rewrite of the script. The casting process is expected to begin in four weeks, and sources say that the last minute rewrite is to age the characters to match the actors that are being targeted (there are reportedly no problems with the script). David Callaham (The Expendables), David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and Max Borenstein (The Seventh Son) previously worked on the script. Pearce is also working on the script for Warner Bros.' third Sherlock Holmes movie.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=68193

[Henry88]

The film is, alongside "Pacific Rim" and a slew of other genre films, going "IMAX Super-Size":

http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/warner-bros-imax-announce-20-movies-many-genre-for-supersize-release

THE NEWS BUNDLE October 3, 2012:
Gareth Edwards' 'Godzilla' To Start Vancouver Production in March 2013

Earlier this month, Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures decided to let monster movie fans start counting down the days as they set the date for the big screen revival of Godzilla. Though we still have over a year and a half until we get to see the cinematic icon rage across Tokyo once more, it's clear that casting will be getting underway soon as possible for a filming start next year. Now today, we know exactly when that will be as the first details regarding Godzilla's production start has been revealed.

One on-site reporter for OLV (On Location Vacations) tweets, "Godzilla remake will be coming to Vancouver in March 2013, tentatively". This remake is of course from director Gareth Edwards (Monsters) and has been in development for over a year already. The big green giant made his Comic-Con return in 2011, where he returned in style just one year later back in July with the first teaser trailer during the WB/Legendary panel.

With a screenplay by David Callaham (The Expendables films), David S. Goyer (the Dark Knight trilogy) and Max Borenstein (upcoming The Seventh Son), the upcoming film promises to "return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner". Edwards will be shooting Godzilla in 3D, with a release set for May 16th 2014.

No lead human characters have yet been cast, but we'll keep you updated on future developments.

From Collider November 14th, 2012:
Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey Says GODZILLA Starts Filming in March; Reveals Joss Whedon Has Asked Him to Return for AVENGERS 2

]McGarvey is set as the cinematographer on Warner Bros. and Legendary's upcoming Godzilla reboot directed by Gareth Edwards, so Steve asked if he could reveal anything about the highly anticipated monster movie.  Though he was remiss to get into plot details, he did reveal the production schedule:

"We start in March.  March 'til June, I think."

At Comic-Con earlier this year, Legendary showed a tease of Godzilla test footage that Edwards shot that had the crowd going wild.  McGarvey revealed that they haven't nailed down the exact visual approach just yet, but he starts prep next week:

"We still haven't chosen the direction we're going visually.  I'm sort of testing next week, in fact, for that stuff."

Exclusive: Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey Hopes To Return For 'Avengers 2' (Plus His Thoughts On 'Godzilla')

McGarvey has lined up another huge property, Warner Bros.' pricey "Godzilla" reboot, which features a script co-written by (amongst others) "The Dark Knight" scribe David S. Goyer and Marvel favorite Drew Pearce, to be directed by Gareth Edwards, who made a name for himself with indie sensation "Monsters." 

"We haven't really worked out what we're doing yet. We don't start shooting until March of next year," McGarvey said. "I'm in the process of testing what our visual approach will be." He had nothing but great things to say about Edwards, who will be making his big-budget debut. "It's wonderful working with Gareth. He's a wonderful filmmaker and somebody who understands the camera," McGarvey remarked.

McGarvey then boiled down what makes Edwards so special: "It's great working with people who understand the history of cinema and the unique properties of cinematography and use the camera like a writer uses words, so it's not just a witness to big explosions and spectacle. It's something that has a thought out and intelligent approach to storytelling."

"Godzilla" comes out on May 16th, 2014, with "Avengers 2" to follow the next summer. "Anna Karenina" opens on Friday.

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[Henry88]

1st cast member??

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5131768/

and  the special effects crew is starting to take shape.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831387/fullcredits#cast