Gareth Edwards’ GODZILLA will hit theaters May 16, 2014
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Gareth Edwards’ upcoming GODZILLA will “stomp” its way into theaters on May 16, 2014 and is expected to be released in 3D. Of course it’s going to be 3D. Written by David Callaham (The Expendables), David S. Goyer (the Dark Knight trilogy) and Max Borenstein (The Seventh Son), the film will return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner. Godzilla will go head-to-head (for now) with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Full press release after the jump.
“Expected” is the same as saying “definitely” when it comes to 3D for huge movies like this one. I’m a lady (sort of) so I’ll put this as politely as I can: FUCK OFF POST-CONVERSION 3D. You ruin absolutely everything. Sure, I’m not a fan of 3D in general but I still respect the medium when it involves films that were actually shot using 3D cameras (see: Prometheus). In return for shelling out more money, post-conversion 3D brings you a muddled, darkened picture and a headache (what an amazing deal!). Edwards showed a teaser for the film at this year’s Comic Con and it played like gangbusters so despite this …setback… I’m still very much looking forward to this one.
THE ICONIC MOVIE MONSTER GODZILLA STOMPS INTO THEATERS ON MAY 16, 2014
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have slated their take on the classic Godzilla franchise to kick off the Summer moviegoing season on May 16, 2014. The joint announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, and by Legendary Pictures.
Toho Co., Ltd.’s Godzilla franchise contains one of the most widely recognized movie monsters worldwide, including more than 25 films, multiple television programs, video games and book series. Legendary, which has been developing the project, and its partner Warner Bros. will return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner. The project will fall under Legendary’s overall agreement with Warner Bros.
The film is directed by Gareth Edwards, who earned worldwide acclaim for his feature directorial debut, “Monsters.” Edwards directs from a screenplay by David Callaham (“The Expendables” films), David S. Goyer (the “Dark Knight” trilogy) and Max Borenstein (upcoming “The Seventh Son”). Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce, along with Roy Lee, Dan Lin and Brian Rogers. Alex Garcia and Patricia Whitcher will serve as executive producers alongside Doug Davison, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.
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 tent pole film is expected to be presented in 3D.