Upcoming Giant Monster Projects

[Avery Guerra]

Ok, here's a batch of new films to talk about for some time to come. First, this is VERY exciting; a new 'very different' take on "THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS", from the 'BBC', discussed in this article[while there be sure to check out the cool new short film version as well]: http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-the-triffids/ and: http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2008/1...-triffids.html Now; here's another exciting remake; "THE TRIPODS" are coming back!!: http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...ripods-return/ Also; here's an incredibly fun all CGI animated short film called "ROCKFISH" from 2003 that now has a feature length version in the works to be voiced by none other than Vin Diesel: http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-be-dangerous/ A minor update with behind-the-scenes pics and cast photos of the big bugs invading New York movie "PESTICIDE": http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...ate-pesticide/ Now, here's a fantastic artsy little animated short film from a group called "The BlackHeart Gang" that's just one part of what will be a trilogy called the "The Dodo Trilogy", which will itself be part of an even bigger work called "The Household" this one's entitled; "THE TALE OF HOW" [2006] and is a beautiful combination of art and music featuring a very unique and very big giant octopus with a tree growing on it's head named "Otto The Monster"?![be sure to check out the beautiful 'Sea Orchestra' Airlines ad included in the post for a BIG fun kaiju surprise]: http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...e-tale-of-how/ And lastly an insane little micro-budget indie from 2006 finally being made available to the public on DVD that's a kaiju spoof in the form of a children's pantomime, and features nutty characters with wacky names such as; "ZuZu", "KuKu", "PuPu", "FrankenPuPu" and what looks like "Guilala's' albino/fuzzy-wuzzy cousin named "Pulala", that we all somehow missed called "ZUZU; QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS": http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-the-monsters/

[Avery Guerra]

I've been anxiously awaiting any updates on this one from the winner of 'Project Greenlight' for what seems like forever and a day. Finally the film has been completed after a very lengthy post production and it has received an 'R' rating which is more great news. Also there's a new poster that has arrived for the film with the an awesome new catchphrase; "Prepare For Global Swarming"[be sure to check out the creator's previous awesome short "INSEX" and this film's original poster art in the link]: http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...w-infestation/ and the official website: http://www.infestationthemovie.com/ The synopsis:
"Our hero, Cooper, awakes to find himself nauseous, weak and covered in webbing, hanging from the ceiling of an office where, just minutes ago, he started his new job. As he struggles out of his slimy prison he comes face to face with his opponent - a grotesque, powerful and very angry bug. All 3 ft of it.
And so begins a hideous, nail-biting, comedic, all-action adventure to find a safe haven while constantly outwitting an infestation of monstrous proportions. As Cooper embarks on his journey, he befriends a ragtag group of survivors including Sara, a feisty attractive female. Although the situation is dire, Cooper can't help himself from trying to solve his dating problem while trying to save his life.
Will they make it to safety before they are picked off one by one? And what other surprises are in store for our group of unlikely heroes?" I've also caught word that there's more great stuff coming really soon!!

[Enshohma]

Multiple Guilalas In An American Commercial for Ladders

Believe it or not, but Guilala isn't out of work yet...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Q7UzbdoxE

Well, seeing how unfortunate his comeback film was, I say good for Guilala to not only be appearing in a US commercial, but with rather impressive, originally shot footage as well!

20th Century Boys Production Notes

Because it needs more exposure (and has a Gigantic Robot of virus-spewing death), Kpa posted the following on the ambitious sci-fi trilogy from Toho:

http://www.kaijuphile.com/forums/sho...207#post309207

[Avery Guerra]

Finally someone posts so I'm free to post again. I've got lots of goodies including updates on several classics. Let's start with a remake of:
"THE GOLEM":
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/14636

Then; a whole new take on
"MOBY DICK" : http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-of-moby-dick/

OK, then a prequel to
"20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA": http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...0-leagues.html

Then, finally not 1 but 2 remakes in the works of
"JACK THE GIANT KILLER": http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...nt-killer.html

Now for some fresh new story films; how about a giant catfish monster in:
"LAKE EFFECTS": http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...e-monster.html

Also; here's a couple for the dragon lovers out there;
"DRAGON HUNTER" : http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...on-hunter.html




Also; 'The Asylum has posted up the poster/dvd art and a few pics from their:
"DRAGON QUEST":
http://theasylum.cc/product.php?id=153



While we're on 'The Asylum' they have retitled the film "Mega-Shark vs. Giant Squid" to now be "Mega-Shark vs. Giant Octopus" well, at least temporarily. Also; both that film and "Transmorphers: 2 " will now be in 3-D. A trick that's starting to be used all too often as even Halcyon's "Amphibious" and another title they have in the works about big killer Komodo dragons will now be using the technique.

Now a couple of new posters from the new
"LAND OF THE LOST":
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...d-of-lost.html and:
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...-it-plane.html



OK, then how about a film featuring lots of awesome giant robots called;
"POPBOT" : http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...goes-to-POPBOT

Then, finally news of a film to be made in China about giant mutant rats from Japan entitled:
"BOMB SHELTER": http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/com...blog/show,6843 That's enough for now and more to come soon....

[Avery Guerra]

OK; got another big batch of new films and updates for you guys:

Let's start with the launch of the official website for the big budget Chinese/American co-production:
"EMPIRES OF THE DEEP" [a.k.a. "Mermaid Island"]:
http://empiresofthedeep.com/

Then; from the 'Super Bowl' the first trailer for
"LAND OF THE LOST":
http://io9.com/5143892/its-sleestak-...e-lost-trailer



News of a new micro-budget indie short film about a killer Loch Ness like lake monster that's about to start production in Alabama;
"HOAX" [scroll down it's the second film]:
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-fighting-owl/

A new awesome animated post apocalyptic film with giant robots/mechs entitled;
"9":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php/2008/12/25/new-9/

Now; these next two are for the H. P. Lovecraft fans. They feature big Lovecraftian tentacled beasties. First there's;
"OUTPOST DOOM":
http://www.deadlantern.com/outpost-doom/


then;
"ALTITUDE":
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/14059
and the first 'pitch' teaser trailer:
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/bdt...er.php?id=2622

The first pics are up of[none of the monsters unfortunately] the 'Asylum's;
"MEGA-SHARK vs. GIANT OCTOPUS" [a.k.a. "Mega-Shark vs. Giant Squid"]:
http://www.theasylum.cc/production.php

Also; here's a cute looking animated film that is in theaters now featuring some pretty big monsters named;
"DELGO":
http://clubdesmonstres.com/best/htm/delgo.html

Now this film has some pretty cool looking demon creatures in it;
"CARNIVOROUS":[NOTE: NSFW/C-this trailer contains some nudity so proceed with caution]:
http://www.shorelineentertainment.co...rnivorous.html

Then, finally this hilarious looking[love the catchphrase=lol] sequel to 'Evil Bong' called;
"EVIL BONG:2:'KING BONG' ":[NOTE: NSFC-drug and sexual related content again with caution and this is the cleaner version!?]:
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...ant-bongs.html

[Enshohma]

Doctor Who: State of Decay and Doctor Who: The Power of Kroll - Special Edition Come to DVD

The second disc in the upcoming E-Space Trilogy box set, in which the Fourth Doctor (played by Tom Baker) and friends are trapped in a totally different reality and with the dangers in it, will be the serial State of Decay.

In this adventure, the Doctor deals with vampire tyrants of one night ridden world, who want to awaken their god The Great Vampire; a giant winged demon and ancient enemy to the Time Lords (the Doctor's race). I have not seen the story myself, but because the Great Vampire is a giant monster, thought I bring it up anyways.

Plus the extras for this disc seem to include three documentaries on Vampire lore in general, within and beyond the Doctor Who franchise. More information in the following links:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doc...-Trilogy/11133
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doc...-Trilogy/11126

While on the subject of the Doctor fighting kaiju, The Power of Kroll, another Tom Baker era story with a title giant monster, is being re-released along with the other stories in the highly enjoyable Key To Time story arc, with improved picture, sound, and a host of new bonus material, over the bare bone original releases from 2002. Although Kroll is one big-ars mutant squid, other and better adventures in the Key To Time season include The Pirate Planet, The Androids of Tara, The Stones of Blood, and The Ribos Operation, as well as the overly long, but decent The Armageddon Factor.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doc...-Time-SE/10798
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doc...-Time-SE/10782

Spoiler filled articles on both The Power of Kroll and State of Decay can be found these two links, so be forewarned:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Kroll
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Decay

[Guardian7]

So is Toho gonna use any of the Kaiju in ANY upcoming films?

Or do we have to deal with Giant Monster Burn out from them?

grd7

P.S. Some of the reviews or comments had me rolling on the floor

[BS Digital Q]

Probably not, though according to Yoshikazu Ishii (the first assistant director of special effects for GFW) Toho recieves many pitches for various kaiju related projects involving their properties. When I asked him about Godzilla/kaiju anime projects, he stated that while he's never heard of a Godzilla anime considered by Toho, he has seen several involving other kaiju.

Might take it with a wee grain of salt, but it is something to ponder...

[Guardian7]

So do you think that could be "regular" anime animation? or CGI animation? I really think they could and should go with CGI... They could mirror the suit effects and get damn close to getting them to look realistic. Far as I am concerned... they could CGI Godzilla films from here til the end of time.

So where is the best place to find Godzilla News... Toho's page is written in Japanese and I can't make heads or tails of that.

Sci-Fi Japan seems damn good. But whenever I try to use their search engine I get a bunch of stuff I wasn't looking for.

So who is the best... where is the best place for me to look for ANY news on Kaiju?

Thanks BS Digital Q

Grd7

[Avery Guerra]

^'Sci-Fi Japan' is a fantastic source. As well as our sites; 'RoboJapan/MonsterIslandNews' and 'UnDead BackBrain'. Also; of course here on these forums as we're always posting any news that comes to the sites here for the fans. Other forums; 'TohoKingdom' and 'ClubTokyo/MonsterZero' message boards are great too.

[BS Digital Q]

Originally Posted by Guardian7

So do you think that could be "regular" anime animation? or CGI animation?

Regular. Anime nowadays incorporates a mixture of CGI and digital 2D animation. The last anime to be drawn entirely using physical cels was Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, back in 1999.

[Avery Guerra]

Ok, I'm back with a HUGE batch of giant monster goodies including several more remakes of classics. First let's start off with a remake of one of my all time favorite 80's horror flicks that featured some big stop-motion demons, and even inspired a cheesy sequel, which is now rumored to get the 3-D treatment. Although it has been off again on again it finally seems set to film;
"THE GATE":
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/02/11/...he-gate-in-3d/

Then we'll follow that one with what will surely be the raping of my youth with a remake of another one of my all time favorites which featured several giant creatures;
"THE NEVER ENDING STORY":
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...R-ENDING-STORY
Then, here's news of casting on two more big films; one of them yet another remake of a classic;
"CLASH OF THE TITANS" &
"WAR OF THE GODS":
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=50295

Now, this is really cool for the animation fans. An animated film from Korea featuring some giant robots that was originally a short film in 2005. A feature length remake is rumored to be coming:
"FOREST OF NEMI":
http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/gian...-forest-of-ne/

Here's another animated short; this one from Russia and Walt Disney that features something really big;
"GLAGO'S GUEST":
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...s-GLAGOs-GUEST

Ok, now here's an awesome update; an exclusive big batch of pics I landed on a really cool looking big blob-like film that I previously mentioned here before[NOTE: NSFW];
"BIO-SLIME":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...rom-the-walls/

Now, the 'Asylum Ent.' has just announced their 'mock-buster' which will coincide with "Land Of The Lost"....it's a remake of[sorry no more pics or details just yet] :
"THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT".

Now, since we already mentioned it, a very funny new vid from the new movie adaption of;
"LAND OF THE LOST":
http://io9.com/5158461/hold-up--will...ually-be-funny
and it's official website has been launched:
www.landofthelost.net

Now word comes of a new big budget IMAX film by Terrence Malik with dinosaurs, Brad Pitt and Sean Penn?!?!;
"THE TREE OF LIFE":
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40282

Now the last two films are really awesome ones I'm so looking forward to. Both are post apocalyptic themed and feature some really big and awesome looking beasties. First this one has a real "Outlander" feel to it;
"FEROCIOUS":
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...m-Drew-Maxwell



Then, finally, here's a big budget one from '20th. Century Fox' with giant polar bears[no this ain't no "The Golden Compass"] and 'deformed giants' which remind me of "Cloverfield"s monster;
"WYNTER DARK":
http://samice.cgsociety.org/gallery/651355/
and:
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...ck-WYNTER-DARK
and:
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...ck-WYNTER-DARK
and meet the 'deformed giants' called the "Momen":
http://petefords.blogspot.com/2009/0...ark-nomen.html

[BS Digital Q]

They're remaking "The Gate"? Geeze, I didn't know there were people besides me that knew about that flick...

[Enshohma]

SYM-BIONIC TITAN: NEW GIANT ROBOT AND MONSTER SERIES FOR CARTOON NETWORK

From Giant Monsters Attack!:

Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack is returning to Cartoon Network to produce a new animated series called Sym-Bionic Titan. There’s not much in the way of details yet, other than the story being described as “an exciting hybrid of high school drama and giant robot battles”. I love how the giant robot guy has a body reminiscent of the old Micronauts action figures; I can already envision the toys for this thing.

http://giantmonstersattack.blogspot....-goodness.html

And now my thoughts on the matter:

Yeah, the whole bit about high school sounds cliche and overdone, with a large list of superhero action shows who'll abandon adventure and super villains for teenage bullies and 'hip' pranks. Some examples include:

Danny Phantom

My Life As a Teenage Robot

The later seasons of Batman Beyond

Most Spider-Man cartoons where Peter hasn't reached a legal drinking age

A lot of the shows that tried to ape Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

WAY TOO MANY ANIME

And the unsold pilot for Murder She Wrote: the Animated Series


Yeah, the whole bit about high school sounds overdone...BUT it's good news all the same, as Genndy is an awesome director and he's obviously a big daikaiju fan, seeing how many of his past shows were littered with giant monsters and obvious anime and tokusatsu (look it up) parodies. Though seeing how Monsters vs. Aliens is being brutally attacked on the forums simply for not being Japanese in origins, and G-fans being equally harsh on Daikaiju Gehara for not being Godzilla himself...

Never mind, who cares, live and let live; Genndy is doing a giant robot cartoon and the world is a better place for it.

Genndy Tartakovsky was also in charge of the original, two-dimensional Star Wars: the Clone Wars, and the brutally violent, but surprisingly cleaver for an Adult Swim, and thus became an unsold pilot for Korgoth of Barbaria. Both of which had healthy doses of giant monsters...and strangely all took place in high school settings.

[Avery Guerra]

Time again for another HUGE batch of new films to get us all excited.

First, let's start out with yet another remake of an old favorite of mine a classic from 1957 which featured a giant demon monster. At least this one does have a very talented name behind it; Kenneth Branagh. Yep;
"NIGHT OF THE DEMON" [a.k.a. "CURSE OF THE DEMON"]:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/308...g-demon-remake


Ummm...gee....I am for once at a loss of words on how to describe this next film; a ummm... very different take on the 'Loch Ness' monster story. One that you guys have just got to read for yourselves to believe and hopefully a connection of mine will be getting me some materials from;
"BRAVETART VS. THE LOCH NESS MONSTER"
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...s-ken-russell/


News of a brand new fun sounding daikaiju short film that I'll be getting exclusives on from the filming which is taking place in Wales;
"A MONSTER MOVIE"
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...ter-movie.html

Now how about a movie adaption of a popular childrens' book that should please those 'Transformers' fans that are anxiously awaiting the big screen/live-action renditions of the 'Dino-Bots';
"DINOTRUX"
http://io9.com/5169639/dinotrux-offe...arnage-for-all

Here's an update on the casting for 'The Asylum's' remake of[exclusives coming soon];
"THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT"
http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2009/0...ke-begins.html
and the original from 1975's trailer for those unfamiliar with the great film:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/310...at-time-forgot

The first image has been revealed from the 'BBC's remake of;
"THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS" [scroll down]
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...-triffids.html

Here's a casting call I caught for a TV soda commercial that will apparently feature "Big Bugs" [look for it to eventually show up in that 'French Gino' thread right?]
"BIG BUG TV SODA AD"
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...077130666.html

OK, now here's the webpage and trailer for a film that has unfortunately been in production limbo since 2006 that originally started out as a fan film of 'King Kong'. Hopefully it will be revived soon;
"BIG CHIMP"
http://big-chimp.co.uk/

The trailer for 'The Asylum's' latest monster flick just hitting dvd which looks rather cool;
"DRAGON QUEST"
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...agonquest.html

Now if you're gonna be in Butler, Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 28th. you should definitely try and catch the world premiere at "Monster Bash" 2009 of Brian Nichols family's latest 'Ghoul Girls' romp
"ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT GHOUL GIRL":[wish I had more details/materials]
http://www.monsterbashnews.com/schedule.html

Yet another big screen adapation of a classic work. Now there's 2 new takes on "Moby Dick" headed to the big screen! This new one is being adapted from the book that the original film was based off of;
"IN THE HEART OF THE SEA"
http://www.geektyrant.com/2009/03/2-...imultaneously/

An update; a batch of pics[unfortunately not of the creature[s] but still cool] for;
"FEROCIOUS"
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...ture-FEROCIOUS

[Avery Guerra]

Oh boy, here we go again! This time however is really a "mega-post"!! I compiled a HUGE list of 36 films-some we've heard of before but are finally arriving on dvd, others it's just the first news of them altogether and the rest are more of updates on films we've been kind of following. Also included are some really fun short films that I just had to share. So here we go!:

First we'll start off with what is truely a first for our great genre; ' a country musical with giant ants ' !?: The first details and pics for country/blues singer Hank Ray Harwood's short film;
"GIANT ANTS EAT BAKERSFIELD":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...-blues-player/



Well that should be a fun musical but what about one with 'giant lizards'!?:
"LIZARD MUSIC":
http://io9.com/5068616/finally-some-...ense-of-rhythm


Next; we finally have some early set photos from another no-budget short coming our way; Shawn Nichol's;
"ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT GHOUL GIRL":
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...houl-girl.html

http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...et-scenes.html

Here's a really fun new short film involving giant insects and;
"JUSTICE FOR ALL":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...stice-for-all/

Watch it here!!: http://www.jamesrydings.com/movies/JusticeForAll.mov

While we're on the subject of big bugs and short films here are a few more really great ones;
"INSEX":
[scroll down to watch it!!]
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php/2008/12/15/new-infestation/


"ITSY BITSY":
Watch it here!!:
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php/2009/03/20/weekend-fright-film-itsy-bitsy/

"ATTACK OF THE GIANT TICK":
http://www.free-blog.in/mercuryproductions/Monsterfilm/

Now for a big batch of films finally hitting dvd;
"RAZORTOOTH":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php.../sushi-anyone/

http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_14791.html



"CARNIVOROUS" [ a.k.a."Lockjaw: Rise Of The Kulev Serpent"]:
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/15855/

"LOST TREASURE OF THE GRAND CANYON",
"WARBIRDS",
"JACK BROOKS: MONSTER SLAYER",
"CYCLOPS",
"SNAKEHEAD TERROR",
"BA'AL: THE STORM GOD",
"OGRE":
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...-monsters.html

http://www.allmovie.com/dvd/snakehead-terror-214973

http://www.amazon.com/Baal-Storm-God.../dp/B001OPUU0U

http://www.amazon.com/Ogre-Unrated-J...9513882&sr=1-1







Fred Olen Ray's;
"SILENT VENOM" [ a.k.a."Recoil"]:
which features snakes in a submarine and even includes some really big ones to boot:
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/311...om-runs-silent

http://websitetoolbox.com/tool/view/...edia&id=583771

"ANACONDA: 3 : THE OFFSPRING":
http://www.amazon.com/Anaconda-3-Off.../dp/B001DSNEK6


"ANACONDA: 4 : TRAIL OF BLOOD":
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/15687

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/...ad.php?t=44114


The budget for the big screen adaption of this big bugs invading video game has now skyrocketed to a massive $200 million!!:
"LOST PLANET: EXTREME CONDITION":
http://www.videogamer.com/news/lost_...on_budget.html

Another big screen adaption of a video game;
"BIOSHOCK":
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/15832


The first teaser poster for the Lovecraftian;
"ALTITUDE":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/311...oster-revealed

More casting for the remake of;
"CLASH OF THE TITANS":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/311...dds-three-cast


The full new title and poster/dvd artwork for 'The Asylum's' sequel to their previous "Transformers" knock-off;
"TRANSMORPHERS: FALL OF MAN":
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com/2009/04/update-transmorphers-2.html



In case anyone missed the thread; there's now a sequel to the Brazilian mock-buster of "Transformers" entitled "Gladiformers":
"GLADIFORMERS:2":
http://www.branscomeinternational.com/gladiformers.html

http://www.branscomeinternational.co...iformers2.html




Roger Corman has announced his next big creature feature;
"DINOSHARK":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/305...es-a-dinoshark

While we're talking about sharks how about a new movie about an atomic mutated shark, although possibly not giant sized;
"JAWS OF THE MISSISSIPPI":
http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...ssissippi.html



Here's another cool aquatic big beastie coming from a comic book to the big screen;
"HYBRID":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/st...7-picks-hybrid

http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=15380

Now back to Fred Olen Ray with a big pre-historic wolf creature;
"DIRE WOLF":
http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...new-dire-wolf/

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/304...rays-dire-wolf

What? "Conan" and a 10 foot Troll made of stone!?:
"TROLL BRIDGE":
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...ts-TROLLBRIDGE

A new extended clip from the giant robot animated film;
"9":
http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/fant...d-adventure-9/

Yet another 'SyFy' flick about big bugs invading earth[not much info unfortunately];
"HIGH PLAIN INVADERS":
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/313...lains-invaders

Benjamin J. Heckendorn the super cool director of "The Lizard Of Death" has now made a feature length sequel to his 1995 short film featuring a giant opossum "Possumus Man" entitled;
"POSSUMUS WOMAN"
[which you can see the posters and watch both films for free on his site here:]
http://benheck.com/movies
The poster;
http://benheck.com/Movies/PM2/pw_poster.jpg
Poster to the original;
http://benheck.com/Movies/images/pmse.jpg

Now these next two short films which there are very little details on for now are definitelty related to the genre but it's unclear yet if any giant creatures actually appear in them. The first is an award winning short film making it's rounds on the film festival circuit right now that much like "The Beast Of Bottomless Lake" is about the legend of 'Ogopogo';
Chris Amundson's"OGOPOGO":
http://amundsonfilms.com/

Fran Casanova's "EL CORAZON DEL DRAGON" ["The Heart Of The Dragon"]:
http://www.francasanova.com/cortometrajes/dragon.php

http://www.francasanova.com/imagenes...agonteaser.jpg


Charles Band has just recently announced via video on the 'Full Moon Direct' website that 10 years after the original "Killer Eye" film they now plan on a sequel this year entitled;
"KILLER EYE:2":
http://www.fullmoondirect.com/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0177886/

This should come as no surprise but now there's a remake in the works of;
"THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS":
http://shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=10225


Finally; news of an awesome new daikaiju animated film from Japan;
"CENCOROLL":
http://giantmonstersattack.blogspot....lob-thing.html

http://www.cencoroll.com/

[mrdang]

VIRAL! a survivor of the events in GREYDUCK:volume of roars (graphic novel) has come forward to share his experiences as well as a salvaged leg segment from the creature. measuring just over 6.5 ft long, come see the pics and live vid over at http://www.aladang.com/

PS, got a table, see you all at GFEST in artists alley with copies of the book!

[Avery Guerra]

Now it's finally time for another big batch of giant monster news!! First we'll start off with an update, a brief new video clip of out takes, on California country/blues musician Hank Ray Harwood's giant ants short film entitled;
"GIANT ANTS EAT BAKERSFIELD":

http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...kersfield.html

Next a couple of cool new video clips from The Asylum Ent.'s ;
"TRANSMORPHERS: 2 : FALL OF MAN":


http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...cellphone.html

http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...ll-of-man.html


Now we get to a cool new batch of pics from another short mentioned here before, but this time not early set pics like the previous ones but rather finished pics from the actual film including one of the titular giant creepy;
"ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT GHOUL GIRL":


http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...girl-pics.html


Here's an awesome looking new indie flick about man-eating prehistoric parasites with what has to be the best title to a film all year;
"IT ATE HIS FACE":

http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...-his-face.html



A brand new trailer for;
"LAND OF THE LOST":

http://io9.com/5248652/the-land-of-the-lost-looks-scenic-hectic-in-new-trailer


How about this; legendary b-movie director of such well loved cheesefests as "The Giant Spider Invasion" Bill Rebane not only has the previously mentioned sequel to that aforementioned famous horror film in the works but is now finally working on a film he talked about wanting to make several years back about giant maggots entitled "Acid Rain" with the help of another hot new indie film maker but the film will now be titled;
"MAGGOTS":


http://fangoriaonline.com/home/news/9-film-news/2171-wicked-wood-directors-new-projects-site-trailer-on-line.html
Apparently they've already begun working on the effects and are even planning another monster flick called "Ice Gator" however the size of the monster hasn't been revealed.


Now this could really be fun; Ricky Gervais's well adored characters are being adapted to the big screen in 3-D in a film about his;
"FLANIMALS":


http://io9.com/5233798/ricky-gervais...s-get-3d-movie

http://www.flanimals.com/more_flanimals.html

Finally the first look at the first set pieces from the currently filming remake of;
"CLASH OF THE TITANS"


http://www.latinoreview.com/news/new...ore-clash-6724

A weird looking new legendary creature feature from the 'SyFy' channel about the 'Jersey Devil' a giant pig-faced dragon-like monster called;
"CARNY":


http://foywonder.livejournal.com/163651.html

Another cool flick from that channel about bird flu caused by genetically enhanced birds with pterodactyl DNA;
"FLU BIRDS":


http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...ter-birds.html

How cool is this? A new big screen adaption of the classic Czech book about a war with a race of giant salamander mutants;
"THE WAR WITH THE NEWTS":

http://www.quietearth.us/articles/20...THE-SALAMANDER

Also a new film in development about an alien invasion involving a race of human-sized ants that want our brains! Yikes!;
"BRAIN HARVEST":

http://huntingtonactionfilms.com/BRAINHARVEST.html

[G2KMaster]

Everything seem fun and laughable, except for the clash of the titans remake. That does not make me happy at all. But thanks for the news Avery...

[Enshohma]

Land of the Lost Marathon This Monday

This Memorial Day monday, Sci-Fi Channel will air an eight-hour marathon of the original 1974 Land of the Lost, from 8AM-to-4AM (ET/PT), as promotion for the upcoming Will Ferrell movie version.

I have not seen the original series for ages, but this is something that isn't aired regularly on television anymore, let alone Sci-Fi, and their constant stream of contemporary reality shows and weekly CGI-crap-taculars.

More information of the classic stop-motion-crap-tacular (joke) in the following links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of...1974_TV_series)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._Lost_episodes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of...rs_and_species

http://robojapan.blogspot.com/2009/0...y-land-of.html

http://www.scifi.com/schedulebot/ind...2009&feed_req=

And here's the complete schedule, in case that last link sucks. Please check YOUR local listings for correct time and airings on your end;

8:00 AM Land of the Lost: CHA-KA
8:30 AM Land of the Lost: THE SLEESTAK GOD
9:00 AM Land of the Lost: DOPEY
9:30 AM Land of the Lost: DOWNSTREAM

10:00 AM Land of the Lost: TAG-TEAM
10:30 AM Land of the Lost: THE STRANGER
11:00 AM Land of the Lost: ALBUM
11:30 AM Land of the Lost: SKYLONS
12:00 PM Land of the Lost: THE HOLE
12:30 PM Land of the Lost: THE PAKU WHO CAME TO DINNER

1:00 PM Land of the Lost: THE SEARCH
1:30 PM Land of the Lost: THE POSSESSION
2:00 PM Land of the Lost: FOLLOW THAT DINOSAUR
2:30 PM Land of the Lost: STONE SOUP
3:00 PM Land of the Lost: ELSEWHEN
3:30 PM Land of the Lost: HURRICANE
4:00 PM Land of the Lost: CIRLCLE
4:30 PM Land of the Lost: TAR PIT
5:00 PM Land of the Lost: THE ZARN
5:30 PM Land of the Lost: FAIR TRADE
6:00 PM Land of the Lost: ONE OF OUR PYLONS IS MISSING
6:30 PM Land of the Lost: THE TEST
7:00 PM Land of the Lost: GRAVITY STORM
7:30 PM Land of the Lost: THE LONGEST DAY
8:00 PM Land of the Lost: THE PYLON EXPRESS
8:30 PM Land of the Lost: A NICE DAY
9:00 PM Land of the Lost: BABY SITTER
9:30 PM Land of the Lost: THE MUSICIAN

10:00 PM Land of the Lost: SPLIT PERSONALITY
10:30 PM Land of the Lost: BLACKOUT
11:00 PM Land of the Lost: AFTER-SHOCK
11:30 PM Land of the Lost: SURVIVAL KIT
12:00 AM Land of the Lost: THE ORB
12:30 AM Land of the Lost: REPAIRMAN

1:00 AM Land of the Lost: MEDUSA
1:30 AM Land of the Lost: CORNERED
2:00 AM Land of the Lost: FLYING DUTCHMAN
2:30 AM Land of the Lost: HOT-AIR ARTIST
3:00 AM Land of the Lost: ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN
3:30 AM Land of the Lost: TIMESTOP

[Enshohma]

You all might get a kick out of this thread...because you know I am *wink*

http://www.kaijuphile.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19566

[Avery Guerra]

^^Well deserved indeed.

Yet another big batch of big beasty news coming at ya that should please at least the dragon lover's here;

A very early teaser poster has arrived for Peter Jackson's "THE HOBBIT" and it features a cool new dragon character "Smaug":
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00018850.html




Here's a really cool sounding new indie film that features an entire swamp coming alive as one big entity to exact revenge upon mankind that will be hitting festivals soon then it will be available online;
"THE DAY THE FOREST OPENED IT'S EYES":
http://www.lytchfield.com/movies.htm

Now this beloved character of video game fame is finally getting his 3-D animated feature film[no surprise there]. It was first announced way back in December 2007 but now is rumored to finally be releasing sometime between this Christmas and next Spring;
"THE LEGEND OF SPYRO"[3-D] [a.k.a. "Spyro The Dragon: The Movie"]:
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions...&union_id=9762

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyro_the_Dragon_(series)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1133604/






Finally we have updates including a better look at the teaser poster and the first promotional image and even some concept art/images from the next big 3-D animated feature film sensation DreamWorksS.K.G.'s;
"HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON";

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/

http://www.behindthefilms.net/images...romoimage1.png


http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-conte...yourdragon.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon



A really awesome dragon-themed 3-D animated short film from a few years back that you can watch for free online!!;
"DRAGON SLAYER: THE MOVIE":

http://www.dragonslayer-themovie.com/

http://www.dragonslayer-themovie.com...ovie-watch.htm

http://en.9jcg.com/featured_artists/...gon_slayer.php

New casting news for the Lovecraftian inspired;
"ALTITUDE":

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/16271



New cool pics of the giantess from the fun new short;
"ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT GHOUL GIRL"[a.k.a. "Attack Of The 50 Foot Ghoul"]:

http://undeadbrainspasm.blogspot.com...l-arrives.html

Here's an article, with lots of pics and artwork and one awesome trailer, on a slithery new horror flick featuring the Indian legend of 'Nagin' the snake woman directed by Jennifer Lynch and featuring the super-sexy Millika Sherawat;
"HISSS":

http://roberthood.net/blog/index.php...omen-part-two/

Some very cool new pics from rapper/actor D.M.X.'s;
"CARNIVOROUS" [a.k.a. "Lockjaw: Rise Of The Kulev Serpent"]:

ATTEN: The dvd drops this Tuesday[26th.]!!:

http://joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=16767



A fun new tiny indie available for sale as a download featuring some creepy aquatic critters that mutate to a somewhat larger[not necessarily gigantic proportions but still super cool];
"WATER MONSTERS ATTACK!":

http://watermonstersattack.com/

the trailer!!;
http://www.watermonstersattack.com/?p=11

more;
http://www.animalattack.info/PmWiki/WaterMonstersAttack

and more!:

http://www.watermonstersattack.com/?p=19

[G2KMaster]

1. The Hobbit poster's color scheme does not match the Lord of the Rings, I do not have a good feeling about this
2.Yea....
3.NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
4.God, so many dragon films. Why not just re-release D-WAR, only with improved CGI, adding of deleted scenes, and editing to make the film go from 2/5 in some peoples minds to 3.5/5
Rest: Yea....

[Enshohma]

The Great Bear: 2011 Animated Fantasy

Not to be mistaken with the future Pixar project The Bow and the Bear, which, incidentally, also is a fantasy adventure with a larger-then-normal omnivore, Twitch has an brief article, a beautiful bit of concept art, and plot description here:

http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/cope...he-great-bear/

More Iconic / The Life and Death of Talos the Bronze Tidbits

You can view them here:

http://www.kaijuphile.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19566

[Enshohma]

Ultraman (2009-2010)

Well, despite the continuing Ultra Galaxy: Mega Monster Battles spin-offs, it seems that Tsuburaya Productions still have plans for their red and silver alien heroes; Warner Bros Japan is currently at work on a new film simply titled Ultraman, which will be released either this December, or early in 2010.

Monster Zero forums has the first small snippets of the mysterious film here:

http://www.clubtokyo.org/discuss/viewtopic.php?t=15776

Now to make it clear, despite the name AND being an off-shoot of Warner Brothers in America, this does not mean the new film is an American-Japanese co-production. Warner Bros Japan is simply a major distributor and have handled a number of films in the past, and many not so well known outside their native country (the live action Cutey Honey The Movie being a good, recent example).