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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures press release Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Candice McDonough Riding the wave of a massive opening in international markets, including $137.1 million in China so far, GODZILLA VS. KONG debuted this week in the U.S. in theaters and on HBO Max, taking in $48.5 million at the domestic box office over five days, pushing the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures film close to the $300 million mark at the global box office in its 12th day in release. Legendary handled all aspects of the film’s release in China. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Jeff Goldstein, and President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps. Despite the ongoing challenges in markets throughout the world due to the

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    Source: Comscore Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of April 4, 2021, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore’s suite of products. Of primary interest to SciFi Japan readers is the strong box office debut for GODZILLA VS. KONG. “The importance of the bigger than expected performance of GvK cannot be overstated,” Paul Dergarabedian, Sr. Media Analyst for Comscore, told SFJ. “Pre-release speculation was all over the map and despite the predictions for the end of the movie theater experience as we know it, the movie fans who spoke

    Win a Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama Deluxe PVC Figure from Diamond Select Toys and SciFi Japan! Photo courtesy of Diamond Select. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Jorge Santos Souza, the figure depicts the flying monster as seen on the iconic advance artwork poster for GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira, 1993). Rodan measures approximately 8 inches tall and is cast in high-quality PVC with detailed sculpting and paint applications. The figure can be displayed by itself or as a pair with the Godzilla 1993 diorama. The suggested retail price is $74.99. Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla collectibles can now be ordered internationally from their web store. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, each consisting of one (1) Godzilla Gallery: Rodan (1993) Deluxe Gallery Diorama. B. The

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Kevin DeAntonio Bandai has released the first “Movie Monster Series” soft vinyl figures from the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series debuts in Japan on March 25 with a worldwide release on Netflix to follow. Movie Monster Series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT Figure Tentative Release Schedule March 6: Godzilla Ultima, Jet Jaguar Mid April: Godzilla A, Manda Late April: Anguirus Mid May: Godzilla B Late May: Godzilla C Movie Monster Series: Godzilla Ultima -GODZILLA S.P-/ ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラウルティマ －ゴジラS.P－ Standard Japanese soft vinyl figure of Godzilla from Bandai’s long-running “Movie Monster Series”. Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660477037000 Product Size: Height Approximately 15.5cm (6.1 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: March 6, 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥2,750 (Approximately $25.74 US)

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    Source: FYE Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Eric Rosenfield and Jodie Evans The pop culture retailer FYE (For Your Entertainment) has provided SciFi Japan with information and large photos of their officially licensed products from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG. All of these items — including the exclusive consumables — can now be purchased from FYE stores and fye.com/godzilla-vs.-kong. GODZILLA VS KONG Heat Ray Hot Sauce An FYE Exclusive. 5 fl. oz bottle of hot sauce (Ingredients: water, jalapeno pepper, vinegar, salt, xantham gum and spices). Distributor:: FYE Product Number: fye.000000400421942093 Release Date: March 3, 2021 SRP: $5.99 GODZILLA VS KONG – Godzilla Fiery Chili Chipotle Dark Chocolate Bar An FYE Exclusive. Celebrate Godzilla with this

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    Source: HMV Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong The UK retailer HMV is now offering officially licensed products from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG. All of these items can now be purchased from the HMV Store. Godzilla 12″ Plush Toy The battle to be crowned the one true King of Earth see’s the King of Monsters, Godzilla, square off against one of the greatest beasts known to man, Kong! Who will reign champion and have humanity bow down to them in the latest blockbuster movie installment, GODZILLA VS KONG? This realistic and high-quality Godzilla soft toy has his own fearsome and larger than life detailing including his iconic spikes, scales and powerful tail. Godzilla measures approximately 12″ (30cm) in height and is made

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong With the release of Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG mere weeks away, new international posters have been revealed. About GODZILLA VS KONG On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO.,

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with their new poster for GODZILLA VS KONG. About GODZILLA VS KONG On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle

    The 2014 GODZILLA comes to 4K in multiple editions for the US and UK. Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. © 2014 LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS LLC & WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Own it on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on March 23rd Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment press release, Zavvi Special Thanks to Michael Foell and Emily Zalenski Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will releaset 2014’s GODZILLA will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on March 23rd. An epic action adventure directed by Gareth Edwards (ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY), Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA marked the long-awaited big screen return of the King of the Monsters. Directed by Edwards from a screenplay by Max Borenstein and a story by David Callaham, GODZILLA is based on the character “Godzilla,” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni produced the film with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Patricia Whitcher and Alex Garcia served as executive producers, alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.

    Win a Godzilla 1989 Classic Bank from Diamond Select Toys and SciFi Japan! Photo courtesy of Diamond Select. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a Godzilla 1989 Classic Bank. Sculpted by Gentle Giant, this full-figure vinyl bank depicts Godzilla, exactly as he appeared in 1989’s GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (ゴジラ VS ビオランテ, Gojira Tai Biorante). Cast in sturdy vinyl, the bank features a coin slot hidden between the fins on his back, as well as an access door hidden inside his removable tail! Stands 12 inches tall and measures 18 inches to the tip of his tail! The suggested retail price is $39.99. Diamond Select Toys’ Godzilla collectibles can now be ordered internationally from their web store. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are two (2) prizes, each consisting of one (1) Godzilla 1989 Classic Bank. B. The prizes will be shipped to

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    Author: Edward L. Holland Special Thanks to X-Plus, John Ruffin, Sam Torres, Andrew Wong, and Vince Elliott For kaiju collectors, X-Plus’ DefoReal and PLEX Corporation’s Ultra 5000 Mega Monster series figures cannot be beat for their price, size, and amazing detail, making them sought after by tokusatsu aficionados across the globe. DefoReals are compact and have distorted proportions compared to their standard and gigantic counterparts. However, there is no compromise on their craftsmanship which include superbly detailed heads. Whether it is Toho Studios’ kaiju, Tsuburaya and Toei heroes, or Ray Harryhausen beasts, most DefoReals come in two versions. You can usually pick one up during its general release or as limited Shonen RIC edition directly from X-Plus. Shonen Ric editions are quite popular with a host of light-up features, variant paint schemes, and bonus items. From casual fans to industry professionals many

    Toho presents a new theatrical production based on Studio Ghibli’s SPIRITED AWAY. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2001 Studio Ghibli – NDDTM ©Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Toho Co., Ltd. press release Official Site: tohostage.com/spirited_away Special Thanks to Sarah Allen Toho Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce the world premiere of a new theatrical production based on Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning film SPIRITED AWAY (千と千尋の神隠し, Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi). This production will be the first ever stage adaptation of the 2001 animated masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki which became a massive box office hit in Japan and earned worldwide acclaim including Academy Award for Best Animated Feature of 2002. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning director and Honorary Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, John Caird (Les Misérables, Nicholas Nickleby, Daddy Long Legs), who has been an admirer of the film for years will write and direct the stage adaptation Chihiro, the heroine of the story, is a 10-year-old girl moving with her parents to their new home. They lose

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Official Site: godzilla.com, store.crunchyroll.com/collections/cr-loves-godzilla Special Thanks to Amanda Geraldo Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, and Toho International, Inc., the subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment studio Toho Co., Ltd, are excited to announce that they’ve collaborated on an extensive new Crunchyroll Loves collection featuring GODZILLA. The exclusive streetwear collection captures the God of Destruction and its famous kaiju “frenemies” across three hoodies, one sweatshirt, three long-sleeve shirts, and three short-sleeve shirts. Additionally, Crunchyroll Loves will release three never-before-seen Medicom figures that capture a more playful side of GODZILLA as well as a collector’s book that memorializes iconic GODZILLA masterpieces throughout the years. • GODZILLA: Cover Compendium is an 80-page art book from IDW Publishing that will highlight their multiple comic series. The book cover was designed exclusively by Crystal Cheung for this Crunchyroll

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman Warner Bros. Pictures has provided SciFi Japan with two recent TV spots for GODZILLA VS KONG. About GODZILLA VS KONG On March 31, 2021 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, with Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir, under the direction of Adam Wingard, from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, story by Terry Rossio and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate

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    Source: Netflix Japan Official Site: godzilla-sp.jp (Japan), Godzilla Singular Point | Netflix (US) Official Twitter: twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP (Japan) Special Thanks to Shigeko Watanabe A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Netflix Japan has provided SciFi Japan with US and Japanese teaser trailers for the Netflix original anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira S.P < Shingyura Pointo >). The series will premiere in Japan on Netflix Thursday, March 25 and on Tokyo MX, KBS, BS11 and SUN on Thursday April 1. Note: Article updated to correct release date information. About Netflix Netflix is the world`s leading streaming entertainment service with 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG (Title: 哥斯拉vs金剛, Gēsīlā vs Jīngāng) will open in Taiwan on March 24, 2021. Warner Bros. Pictures has released 4 new TV spots for the film. About GODZILLA VS KONG Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans --

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    Fans & collectors will be able to interact with the life-sized titans from GODZILLA VS KONG in stunning 3D virtual & augmented reality. Source: Terra Virtua Ltd press release Official Movie Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Jen Naiff Terra Virtua Ltd, the world’s first fully immersive collectibles platform, announced today an exciting new license agreement with Legendary Entertainment to create an epic line of digital collectibles, based on Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming epic action adventure GODZILLA VS KONG. Fans around the world will be able to bring these beloved titans to life in full 3D virtual reality, feeling so close to these greats that they will practically be able to experience the brute strength of Kong and the towering behemoth that is Godzilla. These Titans and other characters will begin rolling into the Terra Virtua

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    Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG will open in Taiwan on March 24, 2021, ahead of the film`s release in the United States or Japan. The movie`s title for that country, 哥斯拉vs金剛 (Gēsīlā vs Jīngāng) translates as GODZILLA VS KING KONG. About GODZILLA VS KONG Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across

    Spiral Studio’s Ultimate Masterline Series Burning Godzilla Deluxe Edition comes with a Thermonuclear Pulse Wings Effect and a Diorma. Photo courtesy of Spiral Studio. © 2021 Legendary, All Rights Reserved. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM & © Legendary

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    Source: Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Atichai Sirithanapisarn The collectibles company Spiral Studio Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and 75 large, high-res photos of the Deluxe Edition of their Ultimate Masterline Series: Burning Godzilla (2019) statue from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Burning Godzilla is sculpted and painted with an aim to stay true to the details portrayed in the actual film. With Thermonuclear Pulse Effect made with translucent material as a complementary item to represent Mothra’s energy in one of the most iconic scene in the history of Godzilla’s movies, Burning Godzilla Statue Deluxe Edition offers something that is unique in its entirety. Additionally, the entire Burning Godzilla Statue and Diorama are fully equipped with LED light-up functions with a goal of presenting movie-accurate details in mind, in order to truly depict

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    Japanese Soft Vinyl Figures Go on Sale in March Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai has released product details and large photos of their “Movie Monster Series” soft vinyl figures based on the Godzilla Channel YouTube channe web series KAIJU PUPPET SHOW GODZIBAN (怪獣人形劇ゴジばん, Kaijū Ningyō Geki Gojiban). Movie Monster Series: Godzilla-kun (KAIJU PUPPET SHOW GODZIBAN) / ムービーモンスターシリーズ ゴジラくん(怪獣人形劇ゴジばん) Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660571339000 Product Size: Height Approximately 12.5cm (4.9 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: March 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥1,650 (Approximately $15.61 US) Movie Monster Series: Little (KAIJU PUPPET SHOW GODZIBAN) / ムービーモンスターシリーズ リトル(怪獣人形劇ゴジばん) Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660571346000 Product Size: Height Approximately 9cm (3.5 Inches) Material: PVC Release Date: March 2021 (Japan) Price: ¥715 (Approximately $6.76 US) Movie Monster Series: Minilla (KAIJU PUPPET SHOW GODZIBAN) /

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