GODZILLA® CELEBRATES NOV. 28-29TH IN HOLLYWOOD!

[Raptor]

2 ANNIVERSARY EVENTS INCLUDE WORLD PREMIERE OF GODZILLA FINAL WARS AT GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATRE & HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT

(Los Angeles) – Exactly 50 years after the release of the original Godzilla film by Toho Co., Ltd. in Japan, Toho announces the special 50th anniversary celebration for the "King of the Monsters" with 2 events taking place November 28-29, 2004, including a special Godzilla float at the Hollywood Christmas Parade and the world premiere of his latest film Godzilla Final Wars at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

"We're so pleased to be able to commemorate the anniversary of this star of 28 films and huge cult-figure by having these special celebrations in Hollywood, the place where he began to ascend to international stardom," states Shogo Tomiyama, Producer of Godzilla Final Wars.

On the evening of Monday November 29th, Toho Co., Ltd. will host the world premiere of Godzilla Final Wars at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where Godzilla will walk the red carpet, joined by the film's young director Ryuhei Kitamura. Filmed in New York, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo, Godzilla Final Wars will mark the last great battle between Godzilla and numerous monsters who simultaneously attack cities around the world. "This film will be especially important to Godzilla fans worldwide since it is scheduled to be the last Godzilla film, and is something fans will not want to miss," adds Tomiyama. Educated in cinematography in Australia, Ryuhei Kitamura's credits include several action and martial arts films, including such internationally acclaimed films as Versus, Azumi and Sky High.

Toho Co., Ltd. will also sponsor the Godzilla Float at the highly-anticipated Hollywood Christmas Parade, which takes place on Sunday November 28th along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards at 5:00 p.m., where Godzilla will be making a special appearance among numerous high-profile celebrities, including Magic Johnson who will be the Parade's Grand Marshall. The float (28 feet long; 12 feet wide; 14 feet tall) will depict Godzilla towering over a cityscape and venting "smoke" from his mouth with the Godzilla Final Wars sign in the front of the float and the 50th anniversary logo on the sides.

[Megabyte]

That answers my question....

SWEET!!!!! THIS SO ROCKS!!!!

[Cookson]

I hope I get to watch that parade on tv.

[The Great MM]

Originally Posted by Cookson

I hope I get to watch that parade on tv.

Agreed, looks like Goji IS getting the respect he deserves.

[Jet Jaguar]

This is all so very cool

With all they hype, more kaiju films will be released
and my wallet will get thinner

[Rc2000]

Pictures from the parade have been posted at the Monster Zero Gallery --

GODZILLA FLOAT



Rc

[Cookson]

Originally Posted by Cookson

I hope I get to watch that parade on tv.

And guess what It was and I missed it darnit.

[Raptor]

Nov. 29th - "I just got back from seeing the Big G get his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was way too cool. Took some pics (I was right in front), but used my "traditional" (not digital) camera so I'll have to upload some pics later tonight after getting them developed.

"I was bummed because I hand't been able to get a ticket to the premiere of FINAL WARS tonight at the Mann's Chinese Theater BUT they were giving away a few complimentary, general admission passes to folks in the crowd and I was able to get one so I am going tonight after all!! WooHoo!!! I'm psyched. I will be taking the full battery of cameras (digital and 35mm) so I'll be sure to get more pics then, too.

"I posted a few pics from the weekend's activities in Hollywood on my website, Mario's Godzilla Page: the parade, the Walk of Fame star and the premiere (even pics of the toy exclusive). Check out the pics at this address: http://www.avia-art.com/godzillaweb...ywood/index.htm. I'll be posting more as they get back from the developer.

"I'll also post a couple of critical, in-depth reviews of FINAL WARS, tonight, on my website."
-- Mario A. Artavia II

Mario's NO SPOILERS review from one of the kaiju mail lists I subscribe to.

[Raptor]

"I was also at the unveiling of Godzilla's star. That kicked ***. I am surprised that no one mentioned Mechagodzilla who was there too, taking pics with the crowd."

-- Marcelo