Godzilla (2014)

[Satellite of Love]

Still not sure that this is a real deal

[Henry88]

Still not sure that this is a real deal

Hrrrrrrrrh?

[Henry88]

Probably not legit, unless this shot is just something for a teaser (maybe an expansion of the comic con thing?)

But this guy: http://jordane104.tumblr.com/
posted

GODZILLA

I'm Working on the Trailer of the next Godzilla here at MPC London.

as Modeler and Texture Artist, I've worked on the foreground on the building and the characters.

And then posted this image, which I don't immediately recognize as being from anything else:

[D.B. Barnes]

This is clearly a Godzilla-based photo manipulation based on a chalk drawing by Jean-David Derremaux, Master Gardener and Bio-Dynamic Guru at The Center for Discovery.



If you look closely, you can make out the Godzilla-like creature. If you look even closer, you can also make out buff pumpkin head crucified scarecrow Jesus.

[Henry88]

http://collider.com/godzilla-reboot-news-dan-lin/218932/


Edwards seems like a kid in a candy store.

[Henry88]

As it stomps its way toward a March production start, Godzilla has two significant developments in the offing. Frank Darabont, who veered into genre territory by launching the AMC series The Walking Dead, has been hired by producer/financier Legendary Pictures to do a final rewrite on the script that was written by The Seventh Son scribe Max Borenstein.

At the same time, Warner Bros-based producers Dan Lin and Roy Lee, who were among the producers who came into Legendary with a Toho rights deal for the iconic reptile, are in a huge battle with the financier/producer. Legendary, which now controls the rights, wants to drop the producers from the film. As it stands right now, the 3-D picture will be produced by Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni, along with Brian Rogers, the latter of whom was on the ground floor of the Toho deal. The film will be directed by Monsters helmer Gareth Edwards, and has been dated for May 16, 2014 release.

A report on Hitfix.com last night mentioned the exits, and painted it amicably. Actually, it could prove as toxic to Godzilla than the time the fire breather took on the smog monster Hedorah. This one's going to wind up in the courts, I'm told. My understanding is, Lin and Lee refused to reduce the fees they signed on for when the original deal was made. Legendary brass feels it has the latitude to get rid of them, and is doing just that, exercising a pay or play clause and paying them upfront money to go away, with no back-end or credit on the film. The potential back-end on a global franchise is where the big bucks are.

I've also heard that Legendary cited Lin for mentioning the project in recent interviews to fantasy film blogs, though those comments seemed innocuous to me. This is going to be awkward, because neither guy is insignificant and both of them are lot-based producers at Warner Bros, which has money in Godzilla and will distribute worldwide except for Japan, where Toho Co will do the releasing. I've been calling the studio since last night to try and get its position on all this, and they just got back to me and issued a no comment. Neither Legendary nor the ousted producers would comment. Lin, by the way, has 15 years on the Warner Bros lot as an executive and producer, and his latest film, Gangster Squad, gets its premiere this evening.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/godzilla-getting-a-frank-darabont-rewrite-as-legendary-battles-roy-lee-and-dan-lin/

[Henry88]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174371-godzilla-reboot-to-feature-two-new-monsters

Though a few writers have been named as having worked (or will work) on the script for the upcoming Godzilla reboot, not much is known about the plot of the film. CHUD appears to have learned a few new details about the film though, the first being that there will be more than one monster in the film with two brand new monsters being created. The second story bit they've learned is that the story is "way different" from the Toho films as the new script "follows the story of a soldier".
This story information all pertains to the script they currently have and not the recently announced rewrite work by Frank Darabont, so some of this could still change.

Gareth Edwards (Monsters) will direct the reboot, which is slated to hit 3D and 2D theaters on May 16, 2014. Filming is expected to begin in March.

Toho's Godzilla franchise boasts one of the most widely recognized film creatures worldwide, resulting in a series of books, television programs, video games and more than 25 films worldwide. Legendary Pictures has said that they intend to approach the film and its characters in the most authentic manner possible.

[Darth Geek]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174371-godzilla-reboot-to-feature-two-new-monsters

Though a few writers have been named as having worked (or will work) on the script for the upcoming Godzilla reboot, not much is known about the plot of the film. CHUD appears to have learned a few new details about the film though, the first being that there will be more than one monster in the film with two brand new monsters being created. The second story bit they've learned is that the story is "way different" from the Toho films as the new script "follows the story of a soldier".
This story information all pertains to the script they currently have and not the recently announced rewrite work by Frank Darabont, so some of this could still change.

Gareth Edwards (Monsters) will direct the reboot, which is slated to hit 3D and 2D theaters on May 16, 2014. Filming is expected to begin in March.

Toho's Godzilla franchise boasts one of the most widely recognized film creatures worldwide, resulting in a series of books, television programs, video games and more than 25 films worldwide. Legendary Pictures has said that they intend to approach the film and its characters in the most authentic manner possible.

I really glad they aren't going to have some annoying kid as the main character. Or worse yet, one of those useless psychic chicks. A soldier at least has a real reason for being involved in the story.

[Henry88]

casting rumors

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=98760

http://www.slashfilm.com/aaron-taylor-johnson-offered-star-role-in-gareth-edwards-godzilla/

[Darth Geek]

Seeing the pictures of him on a google search, he looks like the lovechild between Russell Brand and Harpo from Twilight.

[Henry88]

Oh-oh! Lawsuit filed

Legendary Pictures, the studio behind a planned reboot of the Godzilla movie franchise, has sued the producers of the film over whether they are entitled to remain on the project.

Read the complaint here.

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Legendary seeks a court order to enforce a contract it says allows the studio to dump producers Dan Lin, Roy Lee and Doug Davison in advance of the start of production on the new Godzilla movie. Legendary says it has a March 2011 contract with Lin Pictures and Lee's Vertigo Entertainment that requires it to involve the producers only if they are "deemed to be engaged" to produce the film.

But Legendary says the producing team did little to justify being included on the project.

"Defendants efforts on the project consisted only of introducing a screenwriter to Legendary and contributing notes to a screenplay which Legendary subsequently decided to not utilize," the lawsuit states. "Legendary judged that Defendants offered little to the ongoing production of the film, and that their likely role (if engaged) would not warrant the substantial fees and backend compensation that they could potentially earn as producers."

Accordingly, the lawsuit states, "Legendary notified Defendants in writing that it would not be engaging their services to produce the film."

That notification did not sit well the producers, who, according to the lawsuit, threatened to rush into court and seek a restraining order to prevent the film from going forward. Legendary filed suit first to seek arbitration of the contract dispute.

Godzilla, the Japanese monster property, is getting a new treatment from Legendary, Warner Bros. and director Gareth Edwards. The project is ramping up for a spring production start.

But THR reported on Monday that Lin and Lee, who brought the project to Legendary, were sparring with the studio over the creative direction of the film. Legendary also was said to have wanted the producers to reduce their fees. When the pair declined, the company began the process of booting them from the project.

Legendary argues that the producers are entitled "at most" to a $25,000 development fee, and it seeks a court approval to go to arbitration.

Larry Stein, the producers' lawyer, declined to comment on the lawsuit.

The suit, filed by Dale Kinsella and Gregory Korn at Santa Monica's Kinsella Weitzman firm, seeks a declaration from the court that the March 2011 agreement be enforced and the case be sent to an arbitrator.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/godzilla-studio-sues-producers-battle-410543

[Bob]

My high hope remains high.....

[Henry88]

Short snippet of an interview with Frank Darabont

And then he became Clifford the Big Red Dog in the subsequent films. He became the mascot of Japan, he became the protector of Japan. Another big ugly monster would show up and he would fight that monster to protect Japan. Which I never really quite understood, the shift.

http://io9.com/5977982/how-frank-darabont-will-return-godzilla-to-his-rightful-place-as-a-terrifying-force-of-nature

[Henry88]

Concept Artist for Warner Bros. and Legendary's most recent Gangster Squad movie (which was great if you haven't yet seen it), Larry Quach, has posted some Godzilla concept artwork on his portfolio website. Now, before the net starts to buzz that this is "official", let me say that there is no confirmation yet whether or not this artwork is in fact concept art for Godzilla (2014).

Also, on Larry's portfolio website, the Godzilla artwork is listed under his "Personal Projects" tab, not his official film work. That being said, his artwork depicts two Monsters which Godzilla would face off against in Godzilla 2014 as well as a soldier - which coincides with recent updates regarding Godzilla's plot, which include Two Monsters and the life of a Soldier who gets caught in the middle of Godzilla's rampage.

Could it in fact be official concept artwork for Godzilla 2014? We will hopefully soon find out. But in the mean time, enjoy:

http://www.scified.com/news/520

[Henry88]

Casting news:

New casting information is dropping with regard to Gareth Edward's reboot of the Godzilla franchise. Variety reports that both Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen are now in talks to join the May 16, 2014 release. The previously rumored Aaron Johnson is also said to still be in contention for a role.

Based on the classic monster from Toho Co., Ltd, Godzilla is one of the most widely recognized movie monsters worldwide, having been featured in more than 25 films, multiple television programs, video games and book series. Legendary, which has been developing the film project, and its partner Warner Bros. is planning to return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner.

Cranston, best known for his leading role on AMC's "Breaking Bad," was recently on the big screen in Len Wiseman's reboot of Total Recall and Ben Affleck's Oscar-nominated Argo. Olsen, meanwhile, debuted in 2011's Silent House and Martha Marcy May Marlene. She will soon be back on the big screen in Spike Lee's Oldboy.

A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. The tentpole film is expected to be presented in 3D.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=99991