Possible directors/writers

[Goji Son]

I can't help but wonder if this new film will breathe new life into the seemingly dying kaiju forums.

What few that are left anyway.

There will probably be a spike in interest, like in 98'.

I'm excited about this news and anxious to hear who they pick to direct. I really don't have any ideas who they are going to pick but it's times like these that I regret changing my major from film to creative writing... somewhat.

[mattman]

I love the idea. i just hope that they won't mess it up like they did back in 1998.

Possible directors:
Robert Rodriguez
Tim Burton
James Cameron
Quentin Tarentino

What do you think?

[chillening]

Now the question is, who will they get to write and direct the film?

[Morgoth]

Keep that freak Tim Burton way the **** away from Godzilla! Have we all forgotten what that goth nutjob did to Planet of the Apes? I only hope some folks in Hollywood haven't. Burton you can give things like 'Sleepy Hollow' to (one of my favorite movies, in fact), but hand him any kind of project that isn't meant to be very dark, morbid and freakish and you end up with a mess. Yes, I include 'Mars Attacks' in that statement: a fun movie, but still a pretty big mess.

Tarantino? Not so sure about him. Like Burton, he needs somebody over him vetoing some of his excesses and keeping him on task. Seriously, my brother has ADD and I wonder if Tarantino does too.

Cameron? While potentially great, I think he's probably 'above' doing a Godzilla movie. It would depend if he can be lured back to film-making for the love of film and away from his 'film as art/massively mercenary business' track.

Rodriguez? Of the four you mention, he probably has the best bet of doing the job well. Though, again, he'd have to get out of the 'tongue-in-cheek' mode ala Grindhouse.

Now I'll toss a name in there: Guilermo del Toro. He's a big fan of the old monsters and a very talented director when he concentrates on story over effects (contrasting 'Pan's Labyrinth' with 'Hellboy II'). He's my big pick here.

Peter Jackson, however, probably shouldn't be on anyone's list given his feelings towards Godzilla. We need somebody who embraces and enjoys the old movies, not somebody hellbent on reinventing the wheel. We saw what you get when that happens.

Oh, and anybody even mentioning D&E getting another shot should watch Robot Chicken more.

[Aragorn_Strider22]

Awesome. I'm so excited about this. Hope Burton and Bay stay the hell away.

[Goji Son]

Del Toro would be a great choice if he wasn't already attached to so many other projects (The Hobbit being his biggest project at the moment).

Matt Reeves is busy remaking Let the Right One In, so he's probably out.

Tarantino is an inspired choice but he's Tarantino. What I mean is that he's not a director for hire but a director who brings his own ideas to the studio and doesn't have many people questioning him like CL pointed out. It's the same story with Cameron, they are too untouchable and Godzilla is a piece of property that has too many eyes on it already.

[Bruticus]

Well, you've got my interest with this one. I have to admit, I'm pretty excited at the idea of another Godzilla movie (but then, who here isn't?). I can't think of any directors in particular that I'd like to see handle it, but obviously it should be someone with a healthy respect for the series (or, at the barest minimum, for Gojira). So long as it's intelligently executed, though, I'm all for a new movie.

EDIT: I should point out that Yoshimitsu Banno is one of the executive producers. Kind of funny how that works out, I'd say.

[chillening]

Every time somebody has the opportunity to make a truly grand Godzilla film for once, somebody involved blows it (see G98 and GFW).

I would add GMK to this list. Practically everything went wrong with that film.

As for this new American film, I hope it's directed by someone who actually likes giant monster films, and not a director for hire.

[Movie-Brat]

YEAH BABY!

Finally! He's back. I was hoping it would be true. Here are my choices for director.

J.J. Abrams
Joe Dante
Tim Burton
Zack Snyder

Let me explain why Burton. Apparently, he admits to being a fan of Godzilla. He said this in his own book.

"For a while I wanted to be the actor who played Godzilla. I enjoyed those movies and the idea of venting anger on such a grand scale. Because I was quiet, because I was not demonstrative in any way, those films were my form of release."

[Da_Jinx]

I think a Tim Burton Godzilla film could be kinda cool. It would make a dark character even darker and his soundtracks are usually good so I'd be curious to hear a soundtrack for this Godzilla film too. I doubt JJ Abrams would do a Godzilla film after Cloverfield.

Either way, I have a feeling they will make it a 3D film too, since that is all the rage right now.

[Movie-Brat]

I doubt JJ Abrams would do a Godzilla film after Cloverfield.

Why is that?

[Goji Son]

Actually, if Clash of the Titans does well I can see Louis Leterrier in the running for director. He wouldn't be my first choice but he has experience with big budget monster films and has already made one film for Legendary.

[Kevzilla]

THIS IS GREAT!

Frist. I going to say that this WILL BE IN 3D. mack my words

secound, as for a director, Michael Dougherty who did Trick R' treat. back when roumers started the man said he whould like to direct a godzilla film. plus he has already did two for films for Legendary Pictures.

And last, What think the aslyum's knock-off is going to be called?

[Figment]

I think I'm gonna agree with Game Overthinker/Moviebob's idea and hope that they give this to Neil Blomkamp.

[Angiru-San]

PS: If anyone lets TiM !%@*$ BuRtOn anywhere near this film... Zeus help me...

EDIT: And I am rather confused... as an admin and all... why this thread was moved to the Millenium section... We discussed GFW in the news & rumors forum for a full year! This isn't a complete film yet, either.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

Should get its own sub forum like Godzilla 3D, actually do we even need that anymore since it looks like Banno is putting all his resources into this now. As much as I would absolutely love to see Blomkamp get the job is seriously doubt it as fantastic as the idea is. If Clash does good I could see Leterrier getting the job after all he's already tackled one mean green radioactive behemoth (yeah Godzilla's not green but you get what I'm going for).

[BS Digital Q]

EDIT: And I am rather confused... as an admin and all... why this thread was moved to the Millenium section... We discussed GFW in the news & rumors forum for a full year! This isn't a complete film yet, either.Avery did. His reasoning...didn't make sense. He questioned why it was stuck in the Kaiju News & Rumors board.

Anyway, thinking about this project, you know who I think could be a good director choice? Martin Scorcese.

Why do I say that? Well for one thing, he's been making movies for Legendary for the past few years. THE DEPARTED and the more recent SHUTTER ISLAND are two examples. The producers credited on working on this film all worked on THE DEPARTED. Additionally, Martin is an avowed Godzilla fan, and a fan of Ishiro Honda's films; IIRC, he even starred in one.

So yeah, thats my idea. Dunno if it'll pan out, but I like it. Its different, and the only one I don't despise.

[Goji Son]

IIRC, he even starred in one.


I think you have mistaken Honda with Kurosawa, though Honda was the assistant direct on the film that Scorsese had a cameo in.

Scorsese already has projects lined up and his style doesn't really fit with Godzilla anyway.

[Movie-Brat]

Anyway, thinking about this project, you know who I think could be a good director choice? Martin Scorcese.

Why do I say that? Well for one thing, he's been making movies for Legendary for the past few years. THE DEPARTED and the more recent SHUTTER ISLAND are two examples. The producers credited on working on this film all worked on THE DEPARTED. Additionally, Martin is an avowed Godzilla fan, and a fan of Ishiro Honda's films; IIRC, he even starred in one.

Wait, Scorcese? The same Scorcese who made Shutter Island, Goodfellas, The Departed, The Last Temptation of Christ and Cape Fear is a Godzilla fan?

His awesome points has gone through the roof!

[chillening]

I seriously doubt Martin Scorsese is a Godzilla fan, especially if by "Godzilla fan" you mean someone who's seen all of the movies and likes most of them. He may like the first film for its artistic merit but I don't think that qualifies him as a fan of the character or franchise.

Truthfully I don't think there are many Hollywood directors qualified to do this, as most of them just don't handle special effects well. I can imagine guys like Cameron, *****, Bay, and Jackson doing it, but I don't think they'd be interested in the subject matter.

Edit: why is the name L ucas censored? He's not that bad. :p

[alienhulk2099]

Edit: why is the name L ucas censored? He's not that bad.

You just opened a can of nuclear death worms......... from the mind HP Lovecraft!:p

[Movie-Brat]

And you know, if he wasn't busy with The Hobbit, Guillermo del Toro would be my number one choice for director.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

Honestly I'm beginning to wonder if they have Leterrier in mind and are just waiting to see the reviews/returns on Clash before they make their move.

[Goji Son]

I think some people's ideas for director is too lofty. This film is not going to attract the likes of Cameron, Nolan, Tarantino or Scrosese, this is going to be taken in by someone who is relatively new but has experience. Neill Blomkamp would be my ideal choice since he knows how to churn out great effects on a budget and doesn't sacrifice story for spectacle but I'm not sure how deep his partnership with Jackson and Weta goes. I'm sure he already has something lined up already.

Leterrier is probably the guy who at the top of the running, regardless of whether or not Clash does well, and that kind of makes me nervous because I really don't like the guys work.

[Gman1138]

Here's who I think should direct:

Steven Spielberg- with films like Jaws and Jurassic Park, Spielberg has proved that he can handle adaptions of other source material. Also, he's a Godzilla fan.

J.J. Abrams- I'm not picking this guy bc he did Cloverfield (which, in my opinion, is a great film), but because he has proven he can do a fantastic genre film, with his Star Trek reboot to prove it.

Peter Jackson- With Lord of the Rings, Jackson has shown that he can balance out mind-blowing action and heart-wrenching emotion at the same time. This upcoming Godzilla film will need that balance to achieve what it is setting out to do.

James Cameron- This is the guy who can make story and break-through special effects blend together perfectly (a la Avatar). I also consider this man a master of sequels, so he may be a good pick even for Godzilla 2 (if it ever happens)

Sam Raimi- I dunno, maybe.

Chris Nolan- Might be a good pick. If "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" is any indication that Nolan can stay true to source material, I'd say he could be a good candidate (but extremely unlikely).

Neil Blomkamp- This guy is probably the most likely candidate on this list, as far as we know (JJ Abrams being second), seeing as he's a fairly new, probably lower-paid beginning director with incredible talent. If he gets the job, I will sleep at night peacefully.
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[Movie-Brat]

J.J. Abrams- I'm not picking this guy bc he did Cloverfield (which, in my opinion, is a great film), but because he has proven he can do a fantastic genre film, with his Star Trek reboot to prove it.

That's why I thought of him too. If he can Star Trek cool again for a lot of people especially non-fans, he can do the same for Godzilla.

[Raptor]

If he can Star Trek cool again for a lot of people especially non-fans, he can do the same for Godzilla.Check this topic (http://www.kaijuphile.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20690), particularly Morgoth's comment about HOLLYWOOD. Now THAT is what I'm most concerned about. Unlike Goji Son, I want at least a GODZILLA movie. Claws crossed! ;)

[Movie-Brat]

Check this topic (http://www.kaijuphile.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20690), particularly Morgoth's comment about HOLLYWOOD. Now THAT is what I'm most concerned about. Unlike Goji Son, I want at least a GODZILLA movie. Claws crossed! ;)

All it needs is a director who is a fan of the material and treats the character with respect and dignity. Somebody like J.J. Abrams or even Jon Favaeru.

[Goji Son]

J.J. Abrams- I'm not picking this guy bc he did Cloverfield (which, in my opinion, is a great film), but because he has proven he can do a fantastic genre film, with his Star Trek reboot to prove it.


Abrams didn't direct Cloverfield (that was Matt Reeves) he only produced the film. I do agree that he does have a knack for reviving genre series, even if MI3 did disappoint a little.

[Zigra]

Rob Zombie















:laugh:

[Kaiju_Sensai]

No minding his directing abilities at least Rob's a Godzilla fan.

[Movie-Brat]

How about John Landis?

[Goji Son]

Landis hasn't done anything for years or even done a film of this size.

[Movie-Brat]

Yeah but would he go for this after Burke & Hare?

[Mecha74]

Peter Jackson- With Lord of the Rings, Jackson has shown that he can balance out mind-blowing action and heart-wrenching emotion at the same time. This upcoming Godzilla film will need that balance to achieve what it is setting out to do.

Would never happen. PJ has made it clear in the past how he feels about the big G.

I gotta agree with Goji Son about the fact that no really big name directors will come to near this.

[BS Digital Q]

What I'm more concerned about is who they get to write it.

I certainly don't want hacks like Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman anywhere near this thing.

[Movie-Brat]

But didn't they write the 2009 Star Trek movie? That was better than their Transformers movies.

But I'm sure as hell Ehren Kruger should stay the hell away from Godzilla.

[Movie-Brat]

Also, I thought of Joe Dante mainly because aside from having his share of dark films, his tongue-in-cheek style could suit a Godzilla film.

[Avery Guerra]

The director's name is to be revealed soon.....I got a feeling that they'll go with the obvious choice and pick Louis Leterrier and quite possibly cast his leading star Sam Worthington from their current hit "Clash Of The Titans"....just makes sense. I mean, they timed the announcement right as this was about to hit theaters....and they're teaming looks to be a success now. Could even use the same fx team and others from the cast and crew. It wouldn't surprise me a bit.

[Movie-Brat]

The director's name is to be revealed soon.....I got a feeling that they'll go with the obvious choice and pick Louis Leterrier and quite possibly cast his leading star Sam Worthington from their current hit "Clash Of The Titans"....just makes sense. I mean, they timed the announcement right as this was about to hit theaters....and they're teaming looks to be a success now. Could even use the same fx team and others from the cast and crew. It wouldn't surprise me a bit.

Could that be the case?

[BS Digital Q]

I sure hope not. Especially since Leterrier is in the running for "The Avengers" and wants to do a trilogy of Clash movies.

[Movie-Brat]

I sure hope not. Especially since Leterrier is in the running for "The Avengers" and wants to do a trilogy of Clash movies.

Can he handle that many projects?

[BS Digital Q]

Unlikely. I doubt he'll land the "Avengers" gig myself, but I really don't want him anywhere near this movie unless there's gonna be a lot of monsters, cause thats honestly all he's good for.

[Movie-Brat]

Well, what about Jon Favaeru to direct?

[BS Digital Q]

Iron Man yo.

[Movie-Brat]

I'll take that as a yes.

Would Ronny Yu do? Despite his first US American film (I refuse to say the name as I despise it) but I'm asking about him based on his work on Bride of Chucky and Freddy vs. Jason.

[BS Digital Q]

I'll take that as a yes.It was a "no" yo.

[Goji Son]

I sure hope not. Especially since Leterrier is in the running for "The Avengers" and wants to do a trilogy of Clash movies.

It also doesn't help that he's a pretty mediocre director.

[BS Digital Q]

I sure hope he gets tied up and unavailable to do this. I mean, really, the only really enjoyable part of "Incredible Hulk" was the Hulk/Abom fight, and I felt that was shortchanged a bit too.

[Movie-Brat]

Call me crazy but what about Alexandre Aja?

[Kaiju_Sensai]

Well Clash brought in 61 mil this weekend. Like it or not he may be the front runner, though still you never know.

[chillening]

JJ Abrams? I'd rather have Emmerich do a remake of his 1998 film than let that hipster ****** anywhere near Godzilla.

Out of all the big directors today, I think Christopher Nolan would make the best Godzilla film. He's a classical director who understands script, acting, and cinematography, and he's also good with sci-fi elements.

He won't do it, of course, so my second choice would be Gore Verbinski. He has a distinct visual style and utilizes CGI better than most Hollywood directors. While I disliked the Pirates movies overall I can definitely see him doing a Godzilla film.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

I think he might be attached to The Host remake but that could only be as producer.

[Movie-Brat]

JJ Abrams? I'd rather have Emmerich do a remake of his 1998 film than let that hipster ****** anywhere near Godzilla.

Out of all the big directors today, I think Christopher Nolan would make the best Godzilla film. He's a classical director who understands script, acting, and cinematography, and he's also good with sci-fi elements.

I like Nolan but this isn't the kind of movie he'd be interested in.

And what's wrong with Abrams? He has more class than Emmerich.

[Tomzilla]

My choices?


-Paul Greengrass

He's helped elevate one of my favorite movie trilogies: The Jason Bourne Series. What makes them awesome aside from the action is the direction. We're introduced to multi-layered characters, several subplots, metaphorical messages, and the storyline has a good pacing. Ever seen United 93? He's knows all about character. So we'd definitely get exciting human characters to love and/or despise. I'm curious to see how he'd handle Godzilla, too.

-Alfonso Cuaron

He's done Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Children of Men. He has a very stylish way of expressing his vision. And he has a firm grasp on the plot and how it impacts the characters. These decisions have an even bigger impact on the audience.

-Darren Aronofsky

Director of The Fountain, Requiem for a Dream, and The Wrestler. Another director with a firm understanding on character motivation and development. This in turn helps elevate the plot.



There are 'Dream Directors'. These guys would do an excellent job if they had any interest in making a Godzilla movie. Guys like Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, David Finch, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, J.J. Abrams, Christopher Nolan--all of 'em would do an excellent job with the character. I highly doubt they will ever make a Godzilla film. They're very busy and probably wouldn't be interested.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

David Finch?! You mean David Fincher, wasn't he already attached to the Gryphon script after DeBont left. Man I just don't get somebody like Speilberg, you think that directing a film based on one of his all-time favorite movies would be a dream job for him. I mean he's openly stated a number of times that he used Godzilla as his major inspiration while filming Jurassic Park. Though not really a fan of his work (Jaws, The Lost World, & The Last Crusade being his only films I truly care for), but at least he'd bring in the big bucks and has a solid understanding of the character.

[Tokyo VigilanteX]

I don't want Nolan attached to this. At all. He wont' do it, since he's busy making Superman SRS REALISTC BIZNES, so that's a relief.

Louis Letterier is the likely condidate which I'd totally be happy with, especially if you look at what the listed Executive Producers have done previously (action movies, foreign-to-american adaptations, MAKING GODZILLA FLY! : D). Also Joss Whedon is now set to direct the Avengers.

But you know who I want? Call me crazy; Spike Jonze. It'd be different, and I think it'd be really interesting and fresh. But considering the "Big, 3D event" direction they're going towards, it's not likely.

[Movie-Brat]

Godzilla isn't the kind of thing Spike Jonze would go for. Where The Wild Things Are, sure. But like Nolan, Godzilla wouldn't do for him.

Which reminds me, what about James McTeague? He directed Ninja Assasin and V for Vendetta.

[BS Digital Q]

As much as I like both those films, neither of them are really all that good when you get down to it. I'd rather not have him.

[Movie-Brat]

What about The Wachowski Brothers?

[BS Digital Q]

http://knowyourmeme.com/i/2270/original/political-pictures-do-not-want-surprised-guy.jpg

[Movie-Brat]

Okay, forget I brought up their name then.

Let's see, hmm, what about Juan Carlos Fresnadillo? The director of 28 Weeks Later.

[BS Digital Q]

Apologies if this is too harsh, but....

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/BSDQ/graspingatstrawsdemotivator.jpg

[Orga777]

I think Abrams could be a good choice mostly because we know he can make giant monster movies. Also, if he gets a big enough budget he can make classic iconic things work well (like he did for Star Trek.)

All I know is that we need SOMEBODY to do the series justice. Maybe the best way to go with that is an unknown director. Someone that will care more about the character than the money generated (unlike Emmerich.) They have to be a fan though, and want to make a more serious Goji film to help redeem the image.

[Movie-Brat]

Apologies if this is too harsh, but....

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/BSDQ/graspingatstrawsdemotivator.jpg

Maybe I' am but maybe lesser known directors might do.

I think Abrams could be a good choice mostly because we know he can make giant monster movies. Also, if he gets a big enough budget he can make classic iconic things work well (like he did for Star Trek.)

That's why I thought of him.

[HolyGoji777]

hmmm...jj and del toro seem like the only ones here that would make any sort of sense.

and if anyone lets burton, cameron OR spielburg near this they should be shot.

burton does some really good films. and he also does some really crappy ones. charlie and the chocolate factory sucked hardcore and this is coming from someone who still enjoys the original. my son and i watch it all the time but i wouldnt subject him to burtons remake for anything. also alice in wonderland was bad. sometimes i think he tries too hard and it comes across as forced.

the other two just no. spielburg is as bad as *****.

someone new could work though.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

Well Abrams is probably out due to him working on the next Star Trek.

[Movie-Brat]

Wait a minute, I got it! How about Matthew Vaughn? The director of Stardust and Kick-***?

[milkzilla]

Susuke Kaneko:inlove:

If WB wants to give the fans much love and justice with this new Godzilla movie, I really think they should consider him to write and direct this movie.

[Movie-Brat]

How about Lucky McKee?

[G2KMaster]

Well, we got a new report that helps us atleast illustrate what exactly has been happening with the choosing of the director for LPG. Check out this Variety report:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118020832.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

In recent weeks, an abundance of idle helmers chased less than a dozen open directing assignments: "Oz" at Disney, "Wolverine 2" at 20th Century Fox, "The Hobbit" and "Final Destination 5" at New Line, an untitled Jack Ryan project at Paramount, "Ghost Rider" at Columbia Pictures, "The Bourne Legacy" at Universal, and "All You Need Is Kill," "Clash of the Titans 2," "Godzilla" and "Snabba Cash" at Warner Bros. Though Warners is taking presentations for "All You Need Is Kill," the job will likely go to Doug Liman."

Interesting, eh?

[SuperXAsh]

Wait... why would Spielberg be a bad choice for this movie?? O.o;;

Granted it's a long long long shot, but I'd rather have someone like him helming it than say... the Wachowskis, Tarantino, (oh god no, don't give this to Tarantino!!!) Abrams, Sommers, Anderson, George The Unmentionable, Uwe Boll, Michael Bay, etc. etc.

And as much as I love the Gamera Trilogy, I wouldn't want Kaneko on this, as I wasn't too thrilled with GMK.

*shrugs* as long as they're respectful to the source material, and keep it much more "Godzilla-ish" than the last remake... I'll be happy.

[G2KMaster]

Wait... why would Spielberg be a bad choice for this movie?? O.o;;.

Because he costs too much per a production.

[X-SOLDIER]

Neill Blomkamp would be my ideal choice.

Amazing effects on a budget, and he works really well in getting a good performance out of unknowns, and Godzilla 2012 isn't a film where I want to be seeing a lot of familiar actors. It seems like a lot of the things that would make a new Godzilla film work are same sort of things that made D-9 work.


X :cool:

[Tokyo VigilanteX]

After finally seeing District-9, I can honestly say Neill Blomkamp is my hopeful Director. and if you break it down, it could be a likely choice. He's a fresh new director (IE; they don't have to pay him a lot), with a money making name they can attach to the project (Peter Jackson) and he just made a popular science fiction/action film that wasn't costly that succeeds at being both entertaining (in a variety of ways. It's funny, action packed, heart-warming, and engrossing) and has strong social and political themes that don't smother the fun element of the whole movie.

and his schedule appears to be relatively clear as far as I can tell.

[Da_Jinx]

After finally seeing District-9, I can honestly say Neill Blomkamp is my hopeful Director. and if you break it down, it could be a likely choice. He's a fresh new director (IE; they don't have to pay him a lot), with a money making name they can attach to the project (Peter Jackson) and he just made a popular science fiction/action film that wasn't costly that succeeds at being both entertaining (in a variety of ways. It's funny, action packed, heart-warming, and engrossing) and has strong social and political themes that don't smother the fun element of the whole movie.

and his schedule appears to be relatively clear as far as I can tell.

Hmmm...Good points. I'd like to see what he could do on a grand scale like this.

[Kaiju_Sensai]

I doubt it myself. Don't get me wrong D9 was a fantastic film and I would absolutely love to see him do Godzilla. I just don't think he'll get the job or if he even wants it. Believe me I'll be glad to be proven wrong.

[lbh]

I was thinking that Ron Underwood would make a fine Director for Godzilla 2012. Granted he has not done much in recent years but he did do two very good monster movies, the original "Tremors" and what I think was a very underrated film the 1998 remake of "Mighty Joe Young" I think it is the differences between these films makes him an interesting choice, "Tremors" is not only a good homage to 50s Sci Fi films but takes the underground monster concept and made it exciting. MJY manages to update it's story, making it more realistic while still honoring the original. It also shows how Underwood could use Suit-mation, full size animatronics and CGI and blend them seamlessly. I think Ron Underwood should be considered, any thoughts:)

[Kaiju_Sensai]

He's mostly been directing TV recently but yeah he can do a pretty good range really.

[Avery Guerra]

A little bit of an update- reveals that Burton is still attached and could 'possibly' even be in line for "Godzilla":


http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2010/07/tim-burton-on-for-monsterpocalypse.html

[Burkion]

...I did not think Burton would want to do a Godzilla movie.

[SuperXAsh]

I really don't want Burton touching it. Sorry... e_e

He'd probably make big f'n changes to it to fit his style or mood. Hopefully him being attached to Monsterpocalypse will keep him from Godzilla

[Zardac the Great]

So...Who is this Garreth Edwards guy?

[SuperXAsh]

So...Who is this Garreth Edwards guy?

apparently made some indie movie called "Monsters". *shrugs* I really don't know much else. Hope to god he's the best choice.

[Figment]

Monsters is a pretty polarizing movie from what I've read that generally comes off as a failed attempt to imitate District 9

[Kaiju_Sensai]

Well despite what some people have said about Monsters, for the most part the critics loved it. I'm more than willing to give the guy a chance. He made a critical success on an incredibly meager budget. I'm more than ready to see what he can do with millions of dollars behind him. Besides he's said to have gotten great performances from relative nobodies, so imagine what he could do with big name Hollywood actors. I'm all for it myself if it works out.

[BS Digital Q]

Besides he's said to have gotten great performances from relative nobodiesIf by "great" performances you mean absolute **** that is one part of the equation that results in unlikable and otherwise uninteresting/boring characters, then yeah, you could say that.

[darthzilla99]

I am a little bit confussed here."Lee also lets it slip that Burton was in line to direct the upcoming "Godzilla" movie for Legendary Pictures, which he is also serving as a producer for."

Is that saying Burton will be a producer for Godzilla or am I reading this wrong?

[DinoGeekProductions]

If by "great" performances you mean absolute **** that is one part of the equation that results in unlikable and otherwise uninteresting/boring characters, then yeah, you could say that.
No one in Monsters could act, and Gareth Edwards is a hack. I would've actually prefferred Burton to this guy. Yep, they raised my hopes for Godzilla and dashed them instantly.

[X-SOLDIER]

Variety is reporting the following. (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118029721?refCatId=13)


Special effects juggernaut "Godzilla" has a director with British helmer Gareth Edwards on board for Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.
"Godzilla" would be Edwards' second film. He wrote and directed low-budget sci-fier "Monsters," for which he won trophies for best director and best technical achievement last month at the British Independent Film Awards.

"Monsters," set in Mexico, focused on an alien-monster infestation in a quarantine zone.

Legendary had announced in March that it had closed the rights deal for "Godzilla" with Japan's Toho Co., which has overseen more than 25 "Godzilla" films. It also announced at that point that it was aiming "Godzilla" for a 2012 release.

In addition to Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni, producers on the new film will be Dan Lin ("Sherlock Holmes"), Roy Lee and Brian Rogers.

"Godzilla" is part of Legendary's financing deal with Warner Bros. Legendary's productions with Warners have included "The Dark Knight," "300" and "The Hangover."

Edwards is also expected to work on the script, written by David Callaham.

I haven't managed to see Monsters yet, so I'm unsure on how to feel.


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[DinoGeekProductions]

Variety is reporting the following. (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118029721?refCatId=13)




I haven't managed to see Monsters yet, so I'm unsure on how to feel.


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Should you watch it you risk feeling about as bad as I do. If they keep Edwards' hands off of the script, and Edwards doesn't apply "his artistic vision" this movie might turn out alright. Personally, I'd prefer Godzilla not be written as a plot device, but that's what Gareth would do, and everyone loves him for it. I swear the critics love this movie because they've never seen a real monster movie. If you want to think while watching a giant monster movie, try Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris; a plot so convoluted I've seen it four times and still don't understand, with messages about humanity's abuse of the planet so heavy handed it would make Captain Planet himself blush. I just can't stand that even the finest Japanese monster movies are disregarded while the rest of the public is drawn to these mediocre films because they're more publicized, and then everyone treats this films like they're high marks for the genre when they aren't.

[SuperXAsh]

I'm gonna try and withold judgement till we get more concrete information about the direction they plan to go in.

I'd like to think that everyone involved knows of the debacle (and extreme backlash) surrounding the 1998 remake. I'd also like to think that Toho had some more guidelines this time around before handing over Godzilla to another American company. I kept getting the impression that Toho was (extremely) embarrassed by G'98.

*shrugs* I haven't seen Monsters, hear people who either liked it (or aspects of it) and those who hated it. MAYBE he'll surprise us?

[lbh]

I am of mixed feelings about Gareth Edwards Directing G2012. While I liked "Monsters" for what he was trying to do with that film I do think his pacing and attempts to stay away from some of the monster movie conventions, some of which he will need to embrace if he is going to make a Godzilla film, ultimately hurt that film. At the same time though I am Heartend by the fact that Legendary Pictures is looking to a serious Director for this film rather than some hack....so we will see:)

[Zardac the Great]

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Or...so I hear.

And I find that I usually disagree completely with "The Critics" all the time, so I'm not too concerned about that.

[Hybrid Gojira]

I never saw monsters, so I really can't comment much....

[DinoGeekProductions]

Well Spielberg realized that Jurassic Park wasn't meant to be Jaws with a dinosaur in it, so hopefully Edwards will realize that Godzilla isn't meant to be Monsters with Godzilla in it.

[X-SOLDIER]

I finally saw Monsters last night. I got to watch it knowing the Edwards would be directing Godzilla, but also that he wouldn't be writing it.

As a director, I think that he's quite good, and I can see why they'd want him to take on Godzilla. Because of Godzilla being more combat oriented, it'll be interesting to see how he pulls through, because there's not a large number of action sequences in Monsters, but the moments of tension that they had were well executed, so I'm confident that he'll be capapble, and that the only thing that we'd have to be concerned about is the direction that the script will be taking, and what he'll be doing with that material.
　

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[Zillamon51]

Here's an article from USA Today about how Gareth Edwards grew up watching Godzilla movies: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-02-22-monsters22_ST_N.htm (http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-02-22-monsters22_ST_N.htm)

Also, Mr. Edwards gets a mention due to his involvement w/ the Big G in a Yahoo! News article (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110221/film_nm/us_studios) about the new trend in Hollywood: Giving new directors the reigns on the kind of big-budget tentpole projects usually reserved for established name directors.

During the past five years, though, technology has enabled rookie directors to hone their skills via FinalCut Pro, digital-video cameras and other state-of-the-art effects tools from a young age, prompting budget-wary studios to salivate over what they can put on screen for a price. Gareth Edwards, for instance, made his indie sci-fi film "Monsters" for a few hundred thousand dollars, even though it looked much more expensive. He's now up to direct "Godzilla" for Warner Bros.