Possible Crossover with Marvel film Universe and Avengers if Godzilla 2014 and sequels are successful in the foreseeable
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MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 7:26 PMIt recently came to my thoughts that should Godzilla 2014 and potential sequels become a mjor success, do you think Dizney would aquire the rights to the name(assuming Toho studios would be OK with this) and land the big G, or at least their own version of him, smack dab in the middle of the Marvel fim Universe leading to an epic crossover with the Avengers(whichever assembly they have formed by then that is).
To me this doesn't sound at all far fetched since this happened in the comics. Of course this means seperating Godzilla from the Gareth Edward film(s), not too difficult since they are doing this with Batman, and altering his look slightly to make the bigger difference(something the comics did as well).
Now whether this will be any good or not is debatable but what is certain is that such a concept would generate huge cash, something that a studio like Dizney might wan't to capitalize on.
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Durp004
MemberBaragonOct-11-2013 7:36 PMI can say with 100% positivity that there will not be a real action theatrical release of Godzilla meets the Avengers.
An animated strait to dvd version possibly, though also very unlikely, but never a live action theatrical release

MiketheG7453
MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 7:37 PMIt would kinda ruin the whole believability thing with Godzilla. In my opinion, as much as I love Marvel heroes, Godzilla would turn every one of them into dust. Godzilla is above and beyond humanity and all it can do. Period. Can't stop him, hurt him, or kill him. To be in his very presence is death itself.

InstinctiveGigan
MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 7:43 PM@Miketheg7453 I agree. The only Avengers that stand any chance are Thor and Hulk, but Thor can't do anything to hurt Godzilla without getting too close for his own good and Godzilla would absorb all of Hulk's radiation turning him into weak Banner again.

MiketheG7453
MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 7:51 PMEven those two though would be no more than annoying to him. His atomic blast would turn both into ashes. If were are going to compare Godzilla to a marvel character , maybe something like Eternity. One of the galactic beings or something...

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MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 8:17 PM@DURP004 - Why not? Do you think Toho WILL prevent such a thing and ignore the financial gain.........I just answered my question didn't I.
@MIKETHEG7453 - "It would kinda ruin the whole believability thing with Godzilla." That's why I said it would most likely be a different Godzilla totally seperate to the one we're gonna get to know next may. You know, like how DC films are creating a different Batman for the next Man of Steel film.
And on the subject on whether the Avengers would be a match for big G, come on! Surely there can be ways to write around both forces and please both fans. Godzilla pretty much fought the Avengers to a standstill in the comics and that wasn't even the entire ensemble. And who says the Avengers have to tackle big G head on when they could use their combined wit and outsmart the beast?
And hey! This could also be a chance to get in some of Godzilla's more outlandish foes into the picture like Gidorah, Megalon or Gigan making G a possible off-hand Avengers ally. Why not?

Durp004
MemberBaragonOct-11-2013 8:44 PMThe same reason Toho has prevented a Godzilla vs Gamera movie. That and it's overall just a stupid idea, that no1 would take seriously.
There are plenty of franchises that each make money individually, but they never get put together this is just an example of 1.

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MemberMothra LarvaeOct-11-2013 8:55 PM"The same reason Toho has prevented a Godzilla vs Gamera movie."
Yet TOHO allowed Marvel comics the rights to Godzilla back in the 70's, who says they wouldn't do it again?
"That and it's overall just a stupid idea, that no1 would take seriously."
Says who? Who says this can't be more akin to the hero Godzilla from the 60's/70's? Wasn't TOHO responsible for those films too if I'm not mistaken? No, I think TOHO would be open minded to such a reimagining of Godzilla that was successful in the past.
Plus, Tomoyuki Tanaka is dead(all due respect) so he wouldn't have jack diddly to say about it either.

Bigby
MemberMothra LarvaeOct-12-2013 4:11 AMBit random haha, an I have little faith in it as a concept, sorry, bit too chalk and cheese really.

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MemberMothra LarvaeOct-12-2013 4:41 AMYeak I know lol, just wanted to see if this would spark any discussions. I still think it's a poosibility despite it not exactly being a good thing though it has potential to be. After all, Dizney have a nack for getting their grubby hands on anything successful.

Durp004
MemberBaragonOct-12-2013 5:16 AMGiving rights for a comic book and a movie are two very different things as movies are more expensive, and take longer to make. That along with the fact that movies are much more in the public eye than comics. If a comic does bad then that's fine it won't be universally known and when the next issue comes out in a few months it will all be forgotten, but we all know that when a movie does bad it's everywhere. The internet tv, even the newspaper will have reviews for said movie.
As for no one taking it seriously if you've noticed the current trend for superhero and scifi movies is moving to a dark serious tone over the campy 1. To come out with movies like Man of Steel, the avengers, and the upcoming Godzilla which all seem to take themselves very seriously to go full 180 and go to the campy B movie would not meet with a positive reaction.
Overall I could see a possible animated strait to dvd movie coming out which I would definitely buy if only for the marquee value and sheer enjoyment I'd get out of seeing the campy showa Godzilla again, but that's because I'm a long time fan, and it would be nostalgic, for most it wouldn't be worth looking into.
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