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G-Fan Issue #11
G-FAN

Daikaiju Enterprises

Issue #11

September/October, 1994

Reviewer:    C. L. Werner



Articles include:

  • News - A huge American licensed Godzilla toy line is announced by the toy company Trendmasters of Saint Louis, Missouri. TriStar's Godzilla film is slated for a '96 release with screen writers Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott working on the script and Jan DeBont scheduled to direct. Yamato Takeru performs poorly at the box office, although Toho says they will continue with sequels to the fantasy film. Godzilla vs Space Godzilla enters post-production. Final numbers are in for Japanese grosses on Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II. The true nature of Toho's crackdown on unlicensed distribution of Godzilla merchandise is speculated. TriStar is rumored to have procured rights to Rodan as well as Godzilla, raising speculation that they will either remake Rodan as well or have the terrible pterosaur fight Godzilla in the new film. Ishiro Honda's scripts, storyboards and other memorabilia have been donated to Japan University by his widow. An anime version of Atragon is scheduled to be released by Toho sometime in '95. Members of the G-Project's Godzilla Club in Kobe are given cards which allow them the chance to act as extras in Godzilla vs Space Godzilla.

  • Plot Synopsis: Godzilla vs Space Godzilla - by E. Torahata - A detailed summary of the story for the upcoming Godzilla film.

  • Godzilla in America Part 2 - by Robert Biondi and John Rocco Roberto - An examination and comparison between the Japanese and US versions and releases of King Kong vs Godzilla and Godzilla vs Mothra (Godzilla vs the Thing). Of particular note is the Frontier Missile sequence made exclusively for America in Godzilla vs Mothra and the various changes made by John Beck to King Kong vs Godzilla.

  • Godzilla Tails - Short stories by kaiju fans. 'Gabara vs Megalon' by Bob Johnson. 'King Kong vs Godzilla' by Joey and Jerry Jenkins. 'Godzilla vs Bagan' by Gary Rhodes. 'Godzilla vs Angilas' by Jim McCann.

  • Reader poll results from the second annual G-FAN poll.

  • Godzilla in Sunshine City - A detailed diagram and discussion of an amazing Godzilla display at Ikebukuro's Sunshine City shopping center in Japan. The event includes actual movie props and paraphernalia as well as figures specially constructed for the display.

  • Chronology and Conundrums: Angilas and Monster Island - by Tom Miller - A discussion on how Anguirus, and his death in Gigantis the Fire Monster, fits into the timeline and the nature of Monster Island and how it is presented differently in the various G-films. Alternate views to past 'Chronology and Conundrums' are also presented.

  • Godzilla Potpourri - A selection of Godzilla odds and ends.

  • The unused ending for Godzilla vs Mothra - by August Ragone - A description of the original ending for 1992's Godzilla and Mothra: the Battle for Earth.

  • Godzilla no Gyakushsu dialogue translated - by Richard Ekstedt - A translation of the meeting scene in Gigantis the Fire Monster after Tsukioka and Kobayashi return from their encounter with Godzilla and Anguirus. The difference is quite marked between the two films.

  • Neglected Aspects of Godzilla Films - by Jim Figurski - A brief discussion on the terrain, music and subtle mannerisms of the monsters in various Godzilla films.

  • The Alex Cox Godzilla - A reprint of the idiotic open letter director Alex Cox sent to Cinema Jump magazine to petition Toho for the chance to direct a Godzilla film. Has to be seen to be believed.

  • The name game: Godzilla's movie and video appearances - by Tom Miller - A complete list of the many titles Godzilla's films have been released under in the United States, including theatrical, television and video name changes.

  • Godzilla vs Atragon - by Ron Murillo and J. D. Lees - The conclusion to the epic story with the Mu Empire and Super Manda pitted against Godzilla and the super-sub Atragon.

  • The Godzilla Report - More toys and merchandise from Japan, including new vinyl figures from Bandai.

  • Godzilla Videocassette/Laserdisc Checklist - by Robert Biondi - A complete list of every Godzilla and Toho special effects film available in the United States and their various formats and releases.

  • Reviews - Reviewed are the music collection CDs Toho Monster Marches and Toho Monster Marches vol. 2. The videos 'Fantastic Dinosaurs of the Movies' and 'Hollywood Dinosaurs' are discussed. The Japanese filmbook Godzilla First & Godzilla Second, dealing with the first two Godzilla movies. Hot Blooded Dinosaur Movies by James Van Hise, which features a chapter on Godzilla and his cohorts.

  • Models of G-Project IV - More amazing photographs from Kobe's Godzilla Shop and Museum.
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