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Yes, the title for this particular article that you just saw isn’t a mistake. Toho Studios has just announced that they will return and make their first Godzilla film in 12 years since Ryuhei Kitamura’s attempt at the King of the Monsters in 2004.
Some of the reasons that Toho has made the decision to go ahead and make a Godzilla film is that the Kaiju King is undergoing a new revival and has gained speed ever since Gareth Edwards’ blockbuster hit, Godzilla, which made over $470million worldwide and over $26million in Japan alone. Another reason too is that Toho doesn’t want to lose to Hollywood, as the filming techniques in Japan have really improved over the years, even their visual effects, from what I’ve seen. An example of this is from the film Parasyte that was just recently released at the end of November.
According to other articles out there, the new film will of course not tie-in to Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla universe. It’s also expected that Toho will reveal the staff and crew for the new film at a later date and will begin production on the film in the Summer 2015 timeframe (possibly around the time G-FEST XXII kicks off) and finish it up in the Fall. Toho plans to release the film in Japan theaters in 2016, and eventually worldwide afterwards.
So, what are your thoughts on Toho finally making a new Godzilla film after 12 years? Sound off in the comments below and we’ll have more news on this matter as they arise.
SOURCE: Anime News Network
