Episode 72 - Godzilla (Second IDW Series)
After the events of Kingdom of Monsters, the world is still in disarray and the kaiju are still causing havoc across the globe. Meanwhile a former British special forces suffers multiple great losses due to Godzilla and decides enough is enough. While he goes on his monster “killing” spree with his new team a threat from outer space approaches to change the balance of power on earth forever.
After the events of Kingdom of Monsters, the world is still in disarray and the kaiju are still causing havoc across the globe. Meanwhile a former British special forces suffers multiple great losses due to Godzilla and decides enough is enough. While he goes on his monster “killing” spree with his new team a threat from outer space approaches to change the balance of power on earth forever.
SHOWNOTES
No GvK preview in Empire Magazine (1:46)
Empire Magazine’s 202 preview didn’t have any mention of GvK.
HBO Max has a lot of Godzilla (09:44)
The New streaming service has a surprising amount of G films.
Shin Godzilla Amusement Park?! (10:15)
Our big scary bioy is getting his shot at the big time.
Gridman spin-off (13:37)
Manga? Light novel? Who knows?!
Playmates readies their GvK toyline (16:57)
Playmate’s US branch is ready for GvK
G54 Tsuburaya Museum clip to be released online (19:25)
The Tokusatsu effect film is being released at some point in the future.
Strange Anime crosses over with Godzilla (23:34)
BioGoji Vs Anime girls who fight with music?
Shin Godzilla VR experience is real and already in Japan (24:59)
A teaser clip has appeared online of this VR experience and it looks phenominal.
GvK cast tidbits (28:02)
Some of the cast of the upcoming film were recently interviewed and on of them has a surprising connection to Goji films past.
Godzilla (Second IDW Series) Discussion (37:03)
Gigan, SpaceGodzilla, and Hedorah…OH MY!
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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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