Episode 16: Peter Jackson's King Kong
Welcome to another episode of Tokyo Lives! This week, we are Talking about the 2005 'King Kong' film directed by Peter Jackson. This episode is the part two of our Kongmonth coverage leading up to the release of 'Kong: Skull Island' and we couldn't be more excited!
Welcome to another episode of Tokyo Lives! This week, we are Talking about the 2005 'King Kong' film directed by Peter Jackson. This episode is the part two of our Kongmonth coverage leading up to the release of 'Kong: Skull Island' and we couldn't be more excited!
We breezed throught the news this week so that we had more time to talk about the movie. Luckily there wasn't too much big news this week!
SHOWNOTES
'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Jaegers (01:03)
We talk about the new Jaeger concept art released.
'Colossal' trailer (06:10)
Full Colossal trailer discussion.
'Power Rangers' trailer (08:07)
The hosts all give their opinions on the final 'Power Rangers' trailer.
'Kong: Skull Island' Plan of Attack (11:37)
We explain why we aren't covering the clips and when to watch out for our Special Report! PS. Stay after the credits when you watch 'Kong: Skull Island'
King Kong (PJKK) (13:40)
Main topic time!
Credits
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Archive
Sorry for the late post! Julio and Kyle recorded a news broadcast to catch everyone up on 7/30/26!
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise trailer
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Monarch S2 full trailer
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