Mothra. In 2002, Sony Music Entertainment released a pan-and-scan version of the American version on DVD. Mothra cried in agony as the dragon crushed the insect within its grasp, swinging the moth from side to side. Mothra has proven a formidable adversary in combat: in larval form she may use her silken spray to wrap and immobilize an opponent, and has a knack for biting and clinging to foes' tails. Ultimate Monster Mechagodzilla 2002 Machine Dragon Heavily Armed Godzilla. [46], This article is about the 1964 film. Godzilla vs King Ghidorah was good even though the new back story for Ghidorah sucked. $66.33. When a mysterious U.F.O. [9] Actor Hiroshi Koizumi felt that Honda was able to emphasize his themes through Mothra better than Godzilla, stating, "Mothra's role was a messenger of peace." Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002) / Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack - Set [Blu-ray], Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla II / Godzilla Vs. Spacegodzilla - Set [Blu-ray], Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah / Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus: The G Annihilation Strategy - Set [Blu-ray], Godzilla: Final Wars / Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira) is a 1964 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Sakai, Junko, and Miura travel to Infant Island to request the Shobijin to send Mothra to defeat Godzilla. The "Ghidorah" (ギドラ, Gidora) part of King Ghidorah's name comes from the Japanese word for "hydra" (ヒドラ, Hidora), which shares two of its three katakana characters with "Ghidorah." The humongous worm holds its own until help arrives in the form of Battra (a.k.a. [6] AIP chose the title Godzilla vs. the Thing purposely to generate curiosity and anticipation for Godzilla's foe. Here's my personal HD reconstruction of Godzilla, Mothra, & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (aka GMK) as it premiered on the SciFi Channel on August 31, 2003 at 5pm. King Ghidorah's name is composed of "King" (キング, Kingu?) Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019. 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[45] In 2019, the Japanese version was included in a Blu-ray box set released by the Criterion Collection, which included all 15 films from the franchise's Shōwa era. Uncharted Discoveries Big Monster King Kong Feature - Peter Jackson Ultimate + Godz... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There they discover the island's sole inhabitants, miniature twin fairies whose duty is to protect the mammoth ball, the egg of Mothra! However, I will be contacting the seller as soon as I'm done writing this review. Later that day, a giant egg is discovered on the shore. is seen flying over Tokyo, tension mounts, until the craft's occupants reveal themselves to be friendly aliens from the 23rd century who have come to warn mankind that Godzilla will soon awaken and wreak havoc upon the earth unless he is destroyed. "[41], From a retrospective review in 1998, Steve Ryfle, author of Japan's Favorite Mon-star: The Unauthorized Biography of "The Big G" praised the film as it stood "indisputably as the greatest of all the Godzilla sequels, with a fast-paced story and likable characters, the most impressive Godzilla design ever, two of the Big G's most spectacular battles, and an abundance of special-effects "money shots" that evoke the thrills of the 1954 original. Both films are as good as there ever going to look the same as the audio. Battle For Earth was neat. [20] An additional sequence was filmed for the overseas version, which featured the United States military attacking Godzilla with frontier missiles. Neither are as top notch as Godzilla vs Destroyah, Godzilla Tokyo SOS or the Batsh@t insanity that is Godzilla Final Wars. [4], In May 1964, Henry G. Saperstein acquired the American theatrical and television rights to the film, under the proposed working title Godzilla vs. the Giant Moth, and sold the rights to American International Pictures. In the film, humans beseech the aide of the insect-god Mothra to stop Godzilla from destroying Japan. [20] The wing-span for the new Mothra prop was 15 feet. [9] There were several key differences from Sekizawa's earlier drafts: the villain Torahata did not exist; Sakai was accompanied by two scientists, a colleague and a friend's mentor; Godzilla's body washes ashore rather than Mothra's egg; the leads offer themselves as hostages to the Infant Island natives in exchange for Mothra's help; Rolisica was to be attacked by Godzilla; the Frontier Missiles were to be used by the Rolisican military; Himeji Castle was to be destroyed; Godzilla was to move East until reaching close to Tokyo; The artificial lightning tactic is conceived when Godzilla is repelled by electrical towers in Tokyo; Mothra attacks Godzilla when he becomes immune to electricity; Mothra engages Godzilla in a final battle when it stalks the lead characters on a beach. News reporter Ichiro Sakai and photographer Junko Nakanishi take pictures of wreckage caused by a typhoon. - Set [Blu-ray]. The warriors prayed for King Ghidorah's soul, and ove… The first "Double Feature" Toho disc from Tristar, the Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah/Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth DVD is one of the earliest Toho entries to enter the market. King Ghidorah is beheaded which gives rise to the creation of Mecha King Ghidorah! You get 2 early 90’s ( probably filmed late 80”s) Godzilla films. The film stars Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara, and the Peanuts, with Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla. Kumayama confronts Torahata and demands to get back the money that Torahata had recently swindled from him. [37] The American release of the film was double-billed with Voyage to the End of the Universe. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The Thing. MechaMothra would have looked like a cyborg Mothra, and was described by Kenpachiro Satsuma as "looking more like a dragonfly than like Mothra." Meanwhile, a double threat arrives in the form of King Ghidorah, Godzilla's flying three-headed archrival and an evil and all-powerful android. The tank models were built to a 1/15th scale and were constructed from aluminum. Many people like the dubbed version. Mothra turned out to be an ally of Godzilla, helping him win the fight against Ghidorah. shipping: + $20.00 shipping . "[43], In 1983, the Japanese version was released on VHS in Japan by Toho. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it is the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise. $62.98. I give this set a 4 out of 5 because it basically has no extras. They follow Godzilla to Iwa Island, trap it with their silk spray and force Godzilla into the sea. My preferred way of watching these is with the original Japanese language soundtrack, and English subtitles, but that is a personal choice. Historian Steve Ryfle called the film's themes as a "classic good-versus-evil stand-off". [16], The Mothra prop used for the New Kirk City scenes in Mothra (1961) was recycled for the Infant Island scenes. Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019, If you didn't get a digital code call Sony Pictures customer service number and they'll give you a digital code. They uncover a strange, bluish-gray object in the debris, not knowing its significance. [34], A second egg was produced for the hatching scene. Honda and Ifukube had a disagreement over a scene which featured Godzilla rising behind a ridge-line. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack - The 2001 film directed by Shusuke Kaneko. They are unexpectedly confronted by tiny twin girls known as the Shobijin and try to capture them. In 2005, Toho included the film on the Godzilla Final Box DVD Set. [36], Mothra vs. Godzilla was released in Japan by Toho on April 29, 1964,[2][8] prior to the Golden Week and sold 3.5 million tickets. So now the movies themselves. ), which is spelled very similarly to the Japanesekatakana for Ghidorah. Free shipping . [16] Ifukube adapted elements from Yuji Koseki's "Song of Mothra" theme into his score. In the film, humans beseech the aide of the insect-god Mothra to stop Godzilla from destroying Japan. The film stars Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara, and the Peanuts, with Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah Large … In 1993, Toho released the Japanese and American versions on a LaserDisc combo pack. Fringe Complete Series Ultimate Collection. The cup was sealed with small gaps around the edges. Thousands of moths fluttered through the air around him. [38], The American version of the film contains footage shot by Toho specifically for the American release. Lots of good Godzilla vs Kaiju. Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014. Although KG delves into some unsettling parts of history. The addition of "King" (キング) to his name may have been influenced by King Dragon (キング・ドラゴン, Kingu Doragon), the name given to Zmey Gorynych, upon which King Ghidorah's design was based, in the Japanese version … [32] The scenes with Godzilla thrashing wildly at Mothra were shot at high speed, then projected at a quicker speed. Lots of destruction. Racing upward before he could roast them with Gravity Beams, which instead blasted apart the streets, they reformed into Mothra Leo. Condition: Used. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Suddenly, there was a flash of light, and the hydra’s feet touched gravel. I appreciate that the disks allow each user to make his or her own choice. There's a problem loading this menu right now. The "Ghidorah" part of King Ghidorah's name comes from the Japanese word for "hydra" (ヒドラ, Hidora? Please try again. A styrofoam egg was molded and a calcium carbonate substance was mixed with glue and added on top. Black Mothra). Sakai, Junko, and Miura thank the Mothra larvae and Shobijin as they return to Infant Island. Addeddate 2020-02-19 10:54:25 Miura informs Sakai and Junko that the strange object they discovered is radioactive and return to the beach to find the source. [20] The 1962 Godzilla suit was recycled for water scenes and the shot with Godzilla tumbling off the cliff. Due to the success of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), Toho chose to pair Godzilla against Mothra for the following film, with Mothra chosen due to the success of Mothra (1961). [11] In total, 7.22 million tickets were sold in Japan. Millennium era. "[11], Tsuburaya had Toho purchase an Oxberry 1900 optical printer which helped remove damages for composite photography shots. Nakajima attempted to salvage the shot by having Godzilla appear enraged by the Castle's strong fortification, however, the model was rebuilt to crumble more easily, with the scene having to be re-shot. After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat. Of these two King Gidorah is the standout. [44], In 1989, the American version was released on VHS in North America by Paramount Home Video under the title Godzilla vs. Mothra. The suspense builds to terrifying levels as the alien's sinister mission on Earth is gradually revealed and Godzilla must wage a solo battle against these evil forces who want to destroy mankind. Green blood erupted out of the wounds while Mothra crashed down to the ground, screeching in anguish. [6] Honda directly intended for the film to be meant for children in addition to adults, as a way to compete with television's growing popularity in Japan. This needs to be removed from the description immediately. and "Ghidorah." Mothra’s death came at the hands of Ghidorah. Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah When a mysterious U.F.O. Honda asked for attack music for the scene but Ifukube refused, feeling that it was unnecessary due to Godzilla being "impressive enough". NECA RELEASE / ULTIMATE GODZILLA vs KING GHIDORAH MOTHRA ALL OUT ATTACK In Hand! "[40], Variety commented that the film was a "Japanese sci-fi long on special effects but lacks appeal for general trade", and that "inspite of the slick production, the story and acting don't offer enough to attract large general audiences. Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019. The styrofoam egg was removed from its interior with a heated wire, which left a hollow form. ), while its more mature form is known as Modern Type King Ghidorah … In Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, the guardian monste… No digital copy included. From the Self-Defense Forces on down, every single person just plain looks stupid. [1] The American version of the film received only a few minor adjustments: shortening the twin fairies' song on Infant Island and a scene where Sakai, Junko Miura and Makamura wave goodbye to the Mothras swimming home. High-tech special effects and awesome action highlight this present-day Godzilla epic. When Mothra and Battra metamorphose into flying monster moths, the battle rages on land and in the sky. As long as the nozzle was small, the solution vaporized when first emitted and solidified into the trademark web. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. ), engaging in a three-way battle with Mothra and Battra that threatens to destroy Japan. NECA RELEASE / ULTIMATE GODZILLA vs KING GHIDORAH MOTHRA ALL OUT ATTACK In Hand! In 2003, Toho released the film on DVD. This prop was smaller compared to the new prop built for the film's adult Mothra. The film was followed by Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, released in the same year on December 20. King Ghidorah … In 2010, Toho released the film on Blu-ray. $43.99. The special features included an audio commentary by Steve Ryfle (author of Japan’s Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of the Big G) and Ed Godziszewski (author of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Godzilla), a featurette on Akira Ifukube's life and career by Godziszewski and Bill Gudmundson, a slideshow, and the film's theatrical trailer. With Yôsuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Akiko Wakabayashi. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Quick delivery in safe packaging. [31], For the scene where Godzilla destroys the incubator, the scene proved difficult for Nakajima and the wire staff, which required coordination. Ryfle felt that the English script was "snappy" and "well written" and that the voice performances sounded sincere and pulled with effort, stating, "You'd be hard pressed to find another movie where the dubbing is done as well as it is here. Rodan first resisted Ghidorah’s domination but after being bested by the latter, fought against Godzilla and Mothra on Ghidorah’s side. Kenji Sahara emphasized that his character "was a symbol of greed. In 1989, Toho reissued the film on VHS. Godzilla surfaces from buried mud and attacks Nagoya. For the scene with Mothra dragging Godzilla by the tail, the Godzilla suit was used for medium shots and a prop used for long shots. Bandai Movie Monster Series Godzilla King Ghidorah 2019 Pvc Figure Statue Toho. Directed by Ishirô Honda. I was a bit disappointed to find that G vs KG and G & M are pan-and-scanned (i.e, 4:3 ratio) and english-language only, with no subtitles. Please try again. I first purchased the dvd format of the movies and now that they are available on blu ray I'm slowly replacing them. Godzilla Video 25 Books King Ghidorah Mothra Destroyer Gigan Kong Mechagodzilla. [15], The score was composed by Akira Ifukube. The suit was constructed two months prior to filming. Ryfle refers to Godzilla as a "specter of nuclear annihilation", metaphorically casting its shadow over Japan. [44], In 2007, Classic Media and Sony BMG Home Entertainment released both the Japanese and American versions on DVD in North America. "[6][42] In his 2017 book cowritten with Ed Godziszewski and covering Ishiro Honda's filmography, the two gave their impression that "[t]he final twenty-plus minutes hint at the genre's impending tilt toward young boys. Godzilla vs King Ghidorah and Godzilla & Mothra: Battle for Earth are back-to-back on the same disk, and Giant Monsters All-Out Attack is on a separate disc of its own. Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira) is a 1964 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. In 1986, Toho released the film on LaserDisc. The creature's younger form is known as Cretaceous King Ghidorah (白亜紀キングギドラHaku Aki Kingu Gidora? Originally, Mothra's name was approximated in English as "Mosla," but it was later corrected to "Mothra" by the time of the release of her debut film. Grand King Ghidorah danced upon Mothra Leo’s wings, cackling madly. While Sakai, Junko, and Professor Miura are discussing the egg at a hotel, they spot Kumayama checking in. Producer Tanaka had told Kenji Sahara that he "wanted a villain with impact". Two excellent godzilla films with superb HD prints, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2017. Director: Ishirô Honda | Stars: Yôsuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Akiko Wakabayashi Votes: 5,376 Also known as: Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster Both disks come with the choice of Japanese or English sound and subtitles. The natives and the Shobijin initially refuse due to the atrocities inflicted on the island and its inhabitants by nuclear testing, but are eventually convinced. Rodan, on the other hand, fought on the side of King Ghidorah after losing his own battle with the three-headed dragon. Although these two films do not show up on any UK ultraviolet libraries for purchase if you register for an account at sonypicturesstore.com and link this to your Ultraviolet account these two titles will be added to your library regardless. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2014. The movie had already teased that one of Ghidorah… Godzilla King of the Monsters: Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, & Ghidorah Hatched! Before dying, she transferred the last of her life essence to Godzilla, who then unlocked a powerful atomic pulse technique/ Ghidorah died but so did Mothra. Notably, it is the final film in the franchise's Shōwa period to depict Godzilla solely as an antagonist.[7]. Unable to add item to List. The antennas were used for remote control. At the point in their careers, Honda and Ifukube held planning sessions to discuss which scenes would feature music. Both films are English dubbed, and are pretty decent dubs. The end results have been compared to the movement of stop-motion animation. Since the Japanese language does not have dental fricatives, it is approximated "Mosura" in Japanese. For the Nagoya Castle scene, Nakajima was unable to completely destroy the model. King Ghidorah, the alien Titan from outer space, fought and nearly killed Godzilla, temporarily usurping the throne as the new King of the Monsters. Ryle also compares Godzilla as a "symbol of moral judgement" after indirectly killing the film's villains. It also, coincidentally or not, sounds very similar to the Russian pronunciation of "hydra" (Гидра, ˈɡʲidrə). With two powerful foes to reckon with, has Godzilla finally met his match? Wider water scenes were filmed at Toho's massive stage pool. Godzilla vs. Mothra is the next continuation wherein mankind continues to pollute and destroy the planet which is causing earthquakes, typhoons, and landslides. Their number is (800)860-2878, Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019. Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah / Godzilla Vs. Mothra (1992) - Set [Blu-ray]. "[41] The review commented that "virtually all-Japanese cast, with unfamiliar faces and broad emoting typical of such Japanese pics, also detracts from general appeal. The Shobijin escape and meet with Sakai, Nakanishi and Miura. In 1998, Simitar Video reissued the American version on DVD and VHS, which included a widescreen edition. However, the Shobijin warn them that Mothra is too old and nearing death. The silver lining to this situation was that the bluray included an Ultraviolet code for both movies. When it comes to the Heisei series, there are many who love Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. "[10], Ryfle praised the English dubbing for the American version, feeling that it's one of the reasons why the film is considered amongst the best Godzilla films. If you like Godzilla movies, this two-pack of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah and Godzilla and Mothra: Battle for Earth is well worth a purchase. is seen flying over Tokyo, tension mounts, until the craft's occupants reveal themselves to be friendly aliens from the 23rd century who have come to warn mankind that Godzilla will soon awaken and wreak havoc upon the earth unless he is destroyed. $189.77. [14], The film was originally intended to pick up after Mothra (1961), with the Rolisicans re-cast as the villains. $34.95 + shipping . [26] Gasoline had to be used to remove the webbing and to prevent the suit from combusting, it had to be thoroughly dried. [2][8] An edited version titled Godzilla vs. the Thing was released by American International Pictures in the United States on August 26, 1964. In 1992, Toho released the Champion Festival cut on LaserDisc. [29] For the scenes with Godzilla near the cliff face, part of the set's support structure was hidden by using matte painting. [21] For Mothra, a new prop was built, similar to the 1961 prop, with Y-shaped braced attached to the back that allowed the wings to flap. The Return of King Ghidorah - A cancelled film within the Heisei era. The larva web was a petroleum based product which was liquified polystyrene. Instead of letting scientists study the egg, Kumayama intends to exploit it. Then in a show of force, Mecha-King Ghidorah swung Mothra to the ground, ripping off small chunks of the moth’s wings as well as a leg. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I will probably not return the Blu-rays since, as I said before, I love these types of movies. The name "Mothra" is the suffixation of "-ra" (a common last syllable in kaiju names) to "moth." Close ups of the tail were done with a prop that was operated by two people due to the heavy weight of the tail. Popular . The disappearance of a princess coincides with the arrival of a prophetess who warns of the return of Godzilla, Rodan and the arrival of a civilization destroying space monster. Reinforced heels were added to the suit's feet which gave Nakajima freedom to roll and flip without losing his footing. [19], The film's special effects were directed by Eiji Tsuburaya, while Teruyoshi Nakano served as the assistant special effects director. In Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, King Ghidorah is reinvented as a heroic monster for the first, and so far only, time. Comes with Blu Ray discs only. [37] The film was re-released theatrically in Japan in 1980 and sold 3 million tickets. Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster : 1972 : Godzilla's Revenge : 1971 : Son of Godzilla (Gojira No Musuko) 1967 : Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster : 1966 : Godzilla vs. Monster Zero : 1965 : Godzilla vs. [28] For the scenes with the Fairies, oversized furniture were built eight times their size to make the Fairies appear to look 30 centimeters. Godzilla became the … But, both films also have subtitles with original Japanese dialogue. and again in Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth (1992/102 min. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it is the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise. Mothra 3 King Ghidorah Attack Staff Jumper Toho Godzilla. The trio agree to help and attempt to reason with Kumayama and Torahata but fail to do so and the Shobijin leave. This is a great 2-disc set put out by Sony. Free shipping. Particularly Pacafic Islands during WW2 from the Japanese point of view. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2019, Product exactly as described. $24.47. High-powered fans were used to create wind for Mothra's wings. Mothra initially gains the upper-hand but is defeated by Godzilla's atomic breath, and dies of exhaustion. 1956 : Godzilla: King of the Monsters : 1956 : Godzilla Most Godzilla movies on blu ray especially the one from the 60’s and 70’s are well over twenty-five. [37] Removed scenes include Kumayama handing out leaflets to attract visitors to the giant egg incubator and where Torahata shoots Kumayama in a hotel room. An ancient Yamata no Orochi, an eight-headed dragon from Japanese mythology, King Ghidorah was slain by Japanese warriors thousands of years ago and laid to rest underneath Mount Fuji. Product Description. The JSDF launch multiple attacks on Godzilla until two giant larvae hatch from Mothra's egg. [10] Tanaka hired The Peanuts for publicity, due to their popularity at the time. As expected, Ghidorah was the villain, and Mothra was a benevolent monster and an ally to humanity. Price: US $337.05. Item Information. When the explorers attempt to bring the egg back to the mainland, a furious Godzilla awakens from the depths and attacks the party, causing the egg to hatch and forcing its newborn larvae to fend off the gigantic reptile. He noted the film raises philosophical questions about unity and humanity's will to put aside their differences for the greater good. Battra was a good monster but Mothra is a piece of garbage. I purchased this Blu-ray on the basis that a friend advised me that my PS3 would play any region encoded blu-ray, unfortunately my friend was completely wrong about that. If the egg hatches, the larva will cause great damage looking for food. "[11] In a contemporary review from the Monthly Film Bulletin, the review noted that "In spite of some clumsy model shots, Godzilla's fight with the giant moth and its caterpillar progeny is one of Toho's better efforts". In Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, the guardian monster Ghidorah's name is spelled in kanji but pronounced the same: 魏怒羅 (Gidora). [2] For Godzilla, the new suit was built by Teizo Toshimitsu, with Haruo Nakajima giving input whenever visiting the workshop. It's a near nonstop barrage of military hardware and monster action", and adding that "Honda seemed to know that kids were now rooting for Godzilla, and so the film never gets too scary. Solid enries in the later Heisei era Godzilla films. 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