Toho Reveals Japanese Godzilla’s Working Title
Todd Rigney
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In case you haven’t heard, Toho’s first Godzilla film in 12 years is finally under way in Japan. According to reports, this monumental motion picture is presently slated to begin filming in Tokyo this weekend. And while details were originally few and far between, we have a handful of juicy tidbits to share with those who simply cannot get enough of that big, green kaiju.
Scified reports that the working title for the new Godzilla flick is Shin Gojira, which roughly translates to New Godzilla or True Godzilla in English. Since this is likely a working title, there’s a very strong possibility that will change before the big guy hits theaters once again.
The folks at Gomaru Island explain, “While film photography notices have finally kicked off, the notice of a first big mass-shooting session begins this weekend (Sunday)! Although if you’re living overseas in the West, then that means Saturday since Japan is usually a day ahead in terms of time zones. This session will close down streets, and all extras attending that day must go to the locations mapped out! Beyond that, extras can still volunteer, but there’s a set deadline in mid-September. So better hurry if you plan on going to Japan!”
Check out the notice that lets everyone know about the filming.
Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi (Attack on Titan) are tasked with bringing New Godzilla (or whatever it’s called) to life.
Look for the film to attack Japanese theaters next summer. Hopefully a Stateside release will follow shortly thereafter.
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