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    Fans can vote on a brand new monster to battle Godzilla in an upcoming short film. Photo courtesy of Toho. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. It’s up to you to decide which new kaiju will face off against the King of the Monsters! Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://newmonsterelection.com/ (Japan)  Editor: Keith Aiken     Toho Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) is launching "TOHO Presents New Monster General Election" (TOHO presents 新怪獣総選挙, TOHO presents Shin Kaijū Sō Senkyo), a project to create a new monsters that can stand alongside the globally popular King of Monsters, Godzilla. The official website has launched in soft opening today, and the official X account has also gone live.       ■ About The "New Monster General Election" The Godzilla series, which began with the 1954 film GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira),

    The Japanese movie service Movie Walker Co. is offering giant size tickets for the November 3, 2026 theatrical release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of KADOKAWA Corporation © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: KADOKAWA Corporation press releaseOfficial Site: https://moviewalker.co.jp/ (Japan)Official Movie Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)   Movie Walker Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Igarashi) will soon begin selling the “Theater-Scale Giant Movie Ticket,” an online advance ticket for the movie GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), opening in Japan on November 3rd, exclusively at the MOVIE WALKER STORE. Ispired by Godzilla's size, this product is a giant movie ticket made to the same scale as the decorations actually used in theaters. Two sizes are available: an extra-large size of 3,600mm wide x 1,800mm high, and a half-size of 1,800mm wide x 900mm high. The material is a durable tarpaulin fabric, the

    The Aeon Cinema Odaka is upgrading its IMAX Digital Theater to an IMAX With Laser Theater for the November 3, 2026 release of GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Photo courtesy of Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. © TOHO CO., LTD. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. Source: Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. press release  Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuyuki Fujiwara), which operates 99 "Aeon Cinema" theaters nationwide, will upgrade its IMAX Digital Theater at Aeon Cinema Odaka (Address: 1F, Aeon Mall Odaka, 2-450 Minami Odaka, Midori-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture), which has been in operation since 2016, to an "IMAX With Laser Theater" starting Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (National Holiday). Photo courtesy of Aeon Entertainment Co., Ltd. ©AEON ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. IMAX With Laser Theaters have replaced 2K systems with an innovative 4K laser projection

    Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation Toei Animation Sets New Standard for Anime Industry Location-Based Entertainment with Innovative Two-Day Celebration of Global Hit ONE PIECE Franchise That Drew Close to 500,000 Entries From Fans During Ticket LotterySource: Toei Animation Inc. press releaseSpecial Thanks to Scott Barretto   Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation Yesterday, legendary studio Toei Animation kicked-off ONE PIECE Fest - opening the doors and welcoming thousands of fans to this two-day (August 25 - 26) festival of Eiichiro Oda's ONE PIECE that showcases the anime, manga and live action adaptation. Fan excitement and enthusiasm was palpable on Day One of this limited ticketed event, which drew nearly 500,000 entries during the event's ticket lottery when ONE PIECE Fest was announced in late April. As the largest-ever ONE PIECE location based entertainment

    Mockup of Toho's Godzilla Booth at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026, to be held August 29-30. Photo courtesy of Toho Co. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.   GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Merchandise To Be Previewed! A Meet-and-Greet With Chibi Godzilla and a Survey Campaign Offering Limited-Edition MINUS ZERO Stickers Have Also Been Announced.)Source: Toho Co., Ltd.)Official Site: https://tokyotoyshow.com/2026/ (Japan)   Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyasu Matsuoka) will operate a Godzilla-themed booth at “Tokyo Toy Show 2026” (TOKYOおもちゃショー2026, Tōkyō Omocha Shō 2026), Japan's largest toy trade fair,held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center from Saturday, August 29, 2026, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. With excitement building ahead of the November 3 (Tuesday, a national holiday) release of the new film GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), this year's exhibit will be significantly enhanced compared to last year, both in terms of exhibits and interactive experiences.

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N Source: GKIDS (UK) press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.gkids.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Photo courtesy of GKIDS (UK). © 1989 Eiko Kadono/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, N KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (魔女の宅急便, Majo no Takkyūbin, 1986), the timeless and beloved classic from Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki and globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli, comes to cinemas in the UK and Ireland, presented newly remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX® theatres. The release marks the first time ever that KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE will play on IMAX screens in the UK and Ireland. Tickets are on sale now with showings in both the original Japanese language with subtitles and English language dubbed versions. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE will also be released widely in 4K across UK and Irish cinemas from 28 August 2026. The upcoming IMAX release

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © Machiko Kyo (AKITASHOTEN) / NHK, NEP Based on Machiko Kyo’s Wartime Manga, the Debut Feature from Director Yukimitsu Ina and Animation Studio SASAYURISource: GKIDS press releaseOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/cocoon-one-summer-of-girlhood/  Special Thanks to Hannah Mancinelli   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © Machiko Kyo (AKITASHOTEN) / NHK, NEP Tickets are now on sale for the anime drama COCOON – ONE SUMMER OF GIRLHOOD (cocoon〜ある夏の少女たちより〜, cocoon 〜Aru Natsu no Shōjo-Tachi Yori〜, 2025). Based on Machiko Kyo’s manga cocoon (コクーン, Kokūn, 2009-10) the film is the debut feature from Director Yukimitsu Ina (KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF EIZOUKEN!, STAR WARS: VISIONS – TATOOINE RHAPSODY) and animation studio SASAYURI, founded by Studio Ghibli alum Hitomi Tateno (MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE). The animated feature will be released in theatres in its original Japanese with English subtitles and English dub beginning September 4th.  View the trailer HERE. GKIDS, the

    A new 4K restoration of Masaki Kobayashi's acclaimed ghost story anthology KWAIDAN will have its US premiere next month at the Film Forum. Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1965 TOHO CO., LTD. ©2026 Janus Films Director's Cut of Masaki Kobayashi's Stylish Ghost Story QuartetSource: Janus Films, Film ForumSpecial Thanks to Jason Zuriff, Cinetic Marketing   Poster art for the KWAIDAN 4K restoration. Photo courtesy of Janus Films. ©1965 TOHO CO., LTD. ©2026 Janus Films Starting September 11th, Janus Films and the Film Forum in New York present the New 4K Restoration of the Original Director's Cut of the Toho horror classic KWAIDAN (怪談, Kaidan, 1964). After more than a decade of sober political dramas and socially minded period pieces, the great Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi shifted gears dramatically for this rapturously stylized quartet of ghost stories: Rentarô Mikuni finds a skeleton at the feast when

    Photos courtesy of HIDIVE. REINCARNATED AS A SWORD ©Yuu Tanaka, LLO/MICRO MAGAZINE/Reincarnated as a Sword Project. NIA LISTON: THE MERCILESS MAIDEN ©Umikaze Minamino, HOBBY JAPAN/Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Project. TETSURYO! MEET WITH TETSUDOU MUSUME ©TOMYTEC/Tetsuryo. THE WORLD IS DANCING ©Kazuto Mihara, KODANSHA/The World Is Dancing Production Committee. Screening & Japanese Guest Panel for Sequel Season of Acclaimed Isekai Tops Popular Anime Streamer’s Slate of Premieres That Includes Its Fall Simulcast Line-Up and the English Dub of This Summer’s Hit Period Drama THE WORLD IS DANCINGSource: HIDIVE, AMC Global Media Public RelationsSpecial Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) Next week AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE heads to Gotham for  Anime NYC 2026 to showcase the best in new anime from Japan available exclusively to its subscribers.  The fast growing streamer will present its Fall 2026 Season to attendees at this year’s event, the largest anime convention on the East Coast, which runs from August 20 – 23 at the Javits Center in Hudson Yards on New York

    Source: McDonald's USA, LLC   Photo courtesy of McDonald's. ©2026 McDonald's ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Used under license. ©TOHO CO., LTD. McDonald's USA has provided SciFi Japan with promotional artwork and toy photos for their upcoming Happy Meal promotion brings together Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters and Toho's Godzilla's legendary movie monsters in one larger-than-life collaboration. Look for Hello Kitty x Godzilla, Kuromi x Mechagodzilla, My Melody x Mothra and more toys at participating McDonald's nationwide beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2026.     HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS X GODZILLA HAPPY MEAL The cutest universe is crashing into the most fearsome force in cinema history, and the result is one monstrously adorable meal. Starting August 18, fans can get their hands on the Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal, where Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty characters collide with Godzilla's legendary movie monsters. It's the

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. WORLD-FIRST NEW PRINT IN DECADES - ON TOUR STARTING THIS SUMMER Source: Anime Ltd. press release Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Anime Limited are excited to announce an unprecedented celebration of an influential masterpiece with an experience you can only find in cinemas. After breaking records to become the highest-grossing classic release of the year, Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s revolutionary AKIRA returns on a brand new 35mm print struck from the 4K master - the first new print of the film created worldwide in decades. Premiering at BFI Southbank from 14-19th August, the brand new 35mm print will tour selected cinemas across the country throughout the year. One of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, AKIRA first introduced audiences in the UK & Ireland to anime in 1991, and continues to be

    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1986 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Academy Award Winning Director Hayao Miyazaki’s Early Masterpiece on the Big Screen Nationwide for 5 Nights Only Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Joanna Michaels   Image courtesy of Fathom Events. © 1986 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Tickets are on sale now for CASTLE IN THE SKY (天空の城ラピュタ , Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta, 1986), a timeless story of courage and friendship from acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer’s apprentice, spies a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, held aloft by a glowing pendant. Both Sheeta and Pazu are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and they vow to travel there together to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal. But their quest won’t be easy, as soon they are being pursued

    Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Film at Lincoln CenterOfficial Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), , https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)     Toho's highly-anticipated movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero), will have its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 26th. Following are the Japanese language press release from Toho and the English press release from Film at Lincoln Center...     Selected for the Spotlight Gala section of the 64th New York Film Festival!  第64回ニューヨーク映画祭スポットライト・ガラ部門に選出!   We are pleased to announce that GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will have its world premiere screening as a selection for the "Spotlight Gala" section of the 64th New York Film Festival! この度、第64回ニューヨーク映画祭「スポットライト・ガラ部門」選出作品として、『ゴジラ-0.0』の世界最速プレミア上映が決定いたしました!   Japanese theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2026 TOHO The New York Film Festival (NYFF), hosted by Film at Lincoln Center, is an annual celebration of the

    Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Source: 33 USA Inc. press release Official Site: https://thunder3-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.netflix.com/title/82736186 (US)Special Thanks to Lucas DeRuyter   Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Fuji TV's THUNDER 3 Premiere Panel with Production Staff electrified attendees at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4, as a packed Room 408AB experienced the world premiere of the English dub of the THUNDER 3 anime, with staff sharing their insights into one of the most visually distinctive anime of the summer. Hosted by MC Justin Rojas, the 80-minute panel featured Chief Director Hiroyuki Seshita and Series Composition/Script Writer Hiroshi Seko. The world premiere of the English dub of the first two episodes had the audience laughing at

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA ©K2 Pictures・SHUEISHA Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA ©K2 Pictures・SHUEISHA Source: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://k2pic.com/ (Japan), https://gkids.com/films/look-back-a-film-by-kore-eda/ (US) Special Thanks to Annabelle Penchishen and Hannah Mancinelli   GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation, and K2 Pictures today revealed a new teaser trailer for LOOK BACK (ルックバック, Rukku Bakku). Based on the best-selling and globally beloved manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man) or the same name, the coming-of-age drama is directed, edited, and adapted for screen by Palme d’Or winner and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda (SHOPLIFTERS). The film is set to release in Japan on September 11, 2026, with a US, Canada, UK and Ireland theatrical release distributed by GKIDS to be announced. VIEW TRAILER HERE LOOK BACK stars Natsuki Deguchi (DRAWING CLOSER) as “Fujino” and Asian

    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. WORLD-FIRST NEW PRINT IN DECADES - ON TOUR STARTING THIS SUMMER Source: Anime Ltd. press release Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Anime Limited are excited to announce an unprecedented celebration of an influential masterpiece with an experience you can only find in cinemas. After breaking records to become the highest-grossing classic release of the year, Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s revolutionary AKIRA returns on a brand new 35mm print struck from the 4K master - the first new print of the film created worldwide in decades. Premiering at BFI Southbank from 14-19th August, the brand new 35mm print will tour selected cinemas across the country throughout the year. One of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, AKIRA first introduced audiences in the UK & Ireland to anime in 1991, and continues to be

    Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved Source: Sugoi Co Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2026/ (Japan), https://sugoi.co/films/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway (Aus/NZ)Special Thanks to Sylvester “Sly” Ip   Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Earlier this year, SciFi Japan postted Toho's official press notes for the 29th Detective Conan anime feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使, Gekijō-ban Meitantei Konan Haiwei no Datenshi). The movie is now receiving a theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand from distributor Sugoi Co. The following text, images and trailer are courtesy of Sugoi Co...   Sugoi Co are pleased to release DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY exclusively in cinemas from July 23 across Australia and New Zealand. Sugoi Co are thrilled to be the

    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, GKIDS Brings Acclaimed Director Makoto Shinkai’s Beloved Romantic Fantasy to a New Generation of FansSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/your-name/ Special Thanks to Adrian Figueroa   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced it will bring a new 4K remaster of YOUR NAME. (君の名は。Kimi no Na wa., 2016) to North American theatres nationwide beginning August 14th in both its original Japanese language and English dub, with tickets on sale later this month. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the globally beloved film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai, GKIDS also revealed new key art at its 2026 Anime Expo industry panel. Last month, GKIDS announced it will release brand new issues of

    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Gregg Katzman   IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches. Located on the show floor (#2729) and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing is proud to offer fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles!   Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Godzilla Vs America: San Diego Variant by Godtail Godzilla returns to the Golden State to smash through the country’s biggest comic book convention in this oversize one-shot! What’s the biggest thing coming to Comic-Con this year? Comic book and movie announcements? Nope. Comic creators, cosplayers, and celebrities? No! Rising from the depths of San Diego Bay is the king of the monsters, ready for its destructive photo op. Move over, Hall H—this year, all eyes are

    Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project Logo. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp/ On July 10, 1966, Ultraman made his first appearance on television in THE BIRTH OF ULTRAMAN – ULTRAMAN Pre-Premiere Special (ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生, Urutoraman Zen'yasai Urutoraman Tanjō), a black & white broadcast of a stage show that introduced the live audience and introduced viewers to the premise, cast and characters of the ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン 空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman: Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu) series, which would debut the following week. July 10th is now known as "Ultraman Day" (ウルトラマンの日, Urutoraman no Hi), as registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. And this year's Ultraman Day is particularly special as it marks the 60th Anniversary of Ultraman. Tsuburaya Productions is celebrating this milestone with the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project" (ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年プロジェクト, Urutoraman Shirīzu 60-Shūnen Purojekuto), a campaign that will include events in Japan and abroad plus the international

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