What are the hype levels for Godzilla: Resurgence?

Cautiously optimistic at this point. Really not a whole lot to get excited about yet. The poster above is decent enough, although I hate the font used in the American (Godzilla: Resurgence) poster. Just a nitpick from an illustrator/designer. The pictures that made their way online were underwhelming at best. I need to see something; a teaser or trailer that shows him in the context of the movie. Then I can formulate some kind of opinion one way or the other. This comes out in a little less than six months in Japan, so I'm hoping we'll see something soon. All in all, I feel Godzilla is back where he needs to be - Japan.

About the same as G14 for me.

OVER 9,000!

(Sorry, couldn't help myself.)

In all honesty though, I'm not sure many people outside of Japan (besides us) really know about Godzilla Resurgence. Plus, the next Independence Day is called Resurgence so I feel some people may be confuesd by the two titles. But whatever. I'm excited for it either way. I just can't wait for Godzilla Resurgence.

My anticipation of Shin Gojira is at least as high as it was for Godzilla 2014.

One big reason is the fact that the filmmakers are students and sons of the tokusatsu tradition-and they're great at it.

I read somewhere that Hideaki Anno said that Shin Gojira is a movie that only Japanese filmmakers could make.

This article pretty much sums up why I'm looking forward to this entry in the Godzilla Series:

http://www.redbrick.me/film/shin-gojira-coming-godzilla-remake/

Another aspect of this film that I'm looking forward to is that Shin Gojira will be both old and new. I expect a modern, contemporary film that addresses current issues and possibly events, but told against the background of a confluence of practical and digital effects. This is the 'hybrid' SPX/VFX that Shinji Higuchi is promising to deliver. And I must say that I am looking forward to the story penned by Hideaki Anno just as much.

All that's left now is the execution.

Shin Gojira is a retelling I've been looking forward to for some time. 

@Jamaal,

I can't agree more with that article. We have a dream team making, bringing their hearts together for Godzilla. And, when you have everyone on the same team, you get a Godzilla film that is amazing.

I can't help but feel like we're going to relive the showa era only modern this time. When Akira Ifukube, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya, and Tomoyuki Tanaka were making Godzilla films together, everything flowed together. It was like a river. Something that couldn't be stopped. 

When I found out these men were making Shin Godzilla, I knew right off the bat we were in for a treat. My hype isn't like that of 2014 but, it's close. Thanks for that article Jamaal. 

You're welcome, Huge-Ben.

It was a good read. I believe the writer was spot on regarding several points, principally, his comments regarding the co-directors. And I think you're right: we could very well be looking at another Showa-like era of Godzilla films, which would bring along with it a vindication and preservation of tokusatsu effects.

Dear Toho:

Thank you for making Shin Gojira.

I have a request: please consider a special feature with Supervising Director Hideaki Anno, Special Effects Director Shinji Higuchi, Godzilla Designer Mahiro Maeda and Maquette Maker Takayuki Takeya having a round table discussion regarding the relationship of the Godzilla design to the story and atmosphere of the film. This could, God willing, yield precious insights into the world of tokusatsu effects and kaiju filmmaking.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jamaal

Dear Toho:

Please also include Moldmaker Supervisor Yoshihiro Nishimura and Special Effects Supervisor Katsuro Onoue in the aforemntioned requested roundtable discussion, if possible.

Thank you again,

Jamaal

I have some questions about the credits I' ve seen:

1. Yoshihiro Nishimura is listed as the 'moldmaker supervisor." Does this mean that he is the actual suit maker?

2. Katsuro Onoue is the 'special effects supervisor.' What is the relationship between this and the 'special effects director'? 

3. Since we've seen a poster of the design and (leaked) photos of the suit, should we assume that there is a maquette (somewhere)?

4. Takashi Yamazaki is listed under 'visual effects.' What exactly does this mean?

5. The books published by Shogakuken and others: are they usually released in conjunction with the beginning of the theatrical run?

Thanking you all in advance.

Regarding Takashi Yamazaki working on the visual effects: what exactly is he doing? What does it involve?

Just curious. I think he's a great talent and I'm happy he's working on Shin Gojira.

Another impressive talent contributing to this most anticipated Godzilla.

Thank you, Toho.

@Jamaal,

1. No idea.

2. Katsura Onoue worked with Shinji Higuchi on Attack on Titan live action. He is Higuchi' s prodigy and is more than likely handling the visual effects.

3. There must be and Toho is keeping very quiet about it.

4. Takashi Yamazaki is un-confirmed at this point. If you saw something like IMB or IMBD, it's unreliable. You and I could give ourselves credit to the film on that website.

5. Usually. 

Hope those answers help out a bit. 

You know, I actually got to talk with a few Japanese owners of the company I work for today and I told them about Shin Godzilla. They never knew it was being made or seen the pictures. I was glad to show them of course. One of them asked me, "who is making Shin Godzilla? " I told them that Hideaki Anno was directing and Shinji Higuchi was directing the special effects. Boy o boy did their eyes pop out of their sockets and their mouths hit the floor. After witnessing this today, I now know that this is going to be an amazing movie. One said "Ah, Hideaki Anno directing, this Gojira is going to be a true nightmare." I wish you were here when this happened. We talked all day about tokusatsu and Shin Godzilla. What a day. 

GORILLAGODZILLA - I happen to believe that the hype for Shin-Gojira is moderate to high. Everyone wants this new film to be fantastic; however, there are those who prefer to step back and watch before drawing any decisive opinions. I am very much excited for this new version of Godzilla! With luck, we'll the monster we so dearly crave! :)

JAMAAL - With luck, we will see an amazing return from Toho! My greatest desire is to see this new, monstrous iteration of Godzilla tearing through Tokyo at night - much like the original! The horrid disfigurement of the monster would only be apparent in brief moats of light or flashes of lightning! :)

HUGE-BEN: Thanks for the answers. I'm just somewhat more curious about this entry than others, I guess. I mean, look at the talent involved! The reaction of the people at your workplace is telling, I think. Getting Anno and Higuchi for this film is huge, seismic, even.  Hopefully, they've been given the room and freedom they need to work their craft. I have a feeling they have. It's a new Toho, by all indications. I just hope that the process of making Shin Gojira is being meticulously recorded and journaled. We really could use coverage like that provided by Norman England during the making of GMK. There were photographs-a lot of photographs. There were statements and insights provided by the staff and crew, letting us see and understand what they actually do. We got to hear from modelmakers, scripters, assistant directors, the suit actors and more. Sometimes the narratives were a little too good! I actually felt some fatigue after reading about how the crew was laboring to complete the film. One of Shusuke Kaneko's quotes was telling and moving, actually, as well. Kaneko-san observed after describing the great SFX work being done by Makoto Kamiya :

"I made a point to be hand for the SFX work of Mr. Kamiya and his staff when I can and I sit in for almost all their dailies. His contribution and dedication has built a high level of reassurance within me as to how the important look of the kaiju scenes will turn out. Mr.Kamiya's ability has given me a great peace of mind on the part of the SFX scenes.

"Live-action shooting is now almost a third of the way complete, but there is still a lot more to be done. At times I feel very exhausted. However, I have reached a point where I have gotten used to the long hours and long periods of concentration and feel at home within them. I am truly having a great time working on GMK."

Shusuke Kaneko, June 8, 2001 

From the Shusuke Kaneko Information Webpage

I, as a fan, who loves this genre, art form, series and character, would like to get to know Shin Gojira in this manner.

@Jamaal,

You're very welcome for the answers. As more information comes out I'll be sure to let you know. And, thank you for the quotes from the directors of Gmk. 

"The reaction of the people at your workplace is telling, I think." Well, I got to talk with the main owner of the company today who not only is taking off in July to go back to Japan to witness Shin Godzilla but also has actually meet Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno. He showed me some pictures of him sitting next to them both when Shinji Higuchi was working on Gamera 3 and Hideaki Anno at a local bar. He told me exactly what these men are capable of (of course I know already what Shinji Higuchi can do) and he said that Godzilla is in the best hands that Toho can grab. 

I'm really eager to go to Japan myself to see this movie after what he had told me. 

"He told me exactly what these men are capable of (of course I know already what Shinji Higuchi can do) and he said that Godzilla is in the best hands that Toho can grab." 

Yes, thank you again, Toho. This was a tremendous pickup, so to speak.

Anno and Higuchi directing Godzilla! I haven't been this excited about a Godzilla film since GMK was annouced with Shusuke Kaneko directing. So, it's really been nothing but great news, one item after another. First the annoucement about the film itself. Then the selection of the directors. Then their statements about Godzilla and the film. Then the news about Mahiro Maeda designing Godzilla (has this been confirmed?). Then the cast and their reactions to being in a Godzilla film. Then there's the whole newness and freshness that surrounds this project ("Goji-Con").

It is really great and satisfying to be able to look forward to something I thought was way, way off.

These are interesting times.

I relatively agree with what everyone here has stated.

I'm stoked, personally. I think most of Western audiences will expect it to fall in line with Legendary's Godzilla, so that may put a damper on reviews on this side of the globe, but I'm excited to see a new reinvention of the King of the Monsters from Toho.

SOMETHING REAL: I see that you've mentioned night time scenes for Shin Gojira. I totally agree. What a great and atmospheric backdrop to showcase a terrifying iteration of Godzilla. Just like 1954! I'm kind of counting on this, actually.

Also, a few well-placed tips-of-the-hat would be welcome. Like Godzilla peering over a hill. I also hope to see some jaw-dropping daytime shots.