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Why was the video of the widescreen version of Godzilla vs. Cosmic Monster titles taken off of Youtube?
I've read that Toho is cracking down on YouTube to not display these videos hence YouTube may have effected the removal of this clip. The person who posted this clip may have also removed it voluntarily.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
crowmagnumman
Aug 30 2008, 12:21 AM
Uh oh
I wouldn't worry about it Crow. The worst that can happen is that YouTube asks you to remove the videos, or they remove them themselves. There was a long topic thread at the ATARI Godzilla threads about YouTube's recent attempts to remove Godzilla movie video clips. Many fans openly questioned Toho's motives. My take on all of this is fairly simple: while I would hope Toho would look the other way regarding these videos, many of them fan made clips, the fact is this company owns the rights to Godzilla and they have the right to request removal of these clips, whether we as fans like it or not.
I wouldn't worry about it Crow. The worst that can happen is that YouTube asks you to remove the videos, or they remove them themselves. There was a long topic thread at the ATARI Godzilla threads about YouTube's recent attempts to remove Godzilla movie video clips. Many fans openly questioned Toho's motives. My take on all of this is fairly simple: while I would hope Toho would look the other way regarding these videos, many of them fan made clips, the fact is this company owns the rights to Godzilla and they have the right to request removal of these clips, whether we as fans like it or not.
Ah, k. Thanks. I'd be fine with them just asking me to remove them. I was just worried I'd get shut down completely.
John Carpenter/Tarantino/Abel Ferrara/Scorsese/Ridley Scott/Terrence Malick
Favorite film
Gamera 3/Kill Bill/Breakfast Club/Hero/Prince of Darkness/Goodfellas/Versus
Just that stuff like that gets under my skin. I mean, Baradagi, who is the master of Godzilla in youtube terms had all three english varriations of Godzilla vs. Gigan's title sequence up:
Godzilla on Monster Island Godzilla vs. Gigan War of the Monsters (from great brittan)
And toho was mean enough to delete that. I wanted to burn thoe onto disc! Badstards... first you kill everything good about goji and then you kill all records of british and american versions of the 70's films.
At the end of a 10 year wait, look in the box below.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
Godzilla2000master
Aug 30 2008, 12:22 PM
And toho was mean enough to delete that
I understand your frustration G2K but I can't see Toho allowing people, en masse, to post fan videos of their films, or parts of their films, on YouTube, a form of media that can be viewed by millions of people. Godzilla is their character, and Godzilla films are their property, which must be respected.
John Carpenter/Tarantino/Abel Ferrara/Scorsese/Ridley Scott/Terrence Malick
Favorite film
Gamera 3/Kill Bill/Breakfast Club/Hero/Prince of Darkness/Goodfellas/Versus
^And yet you have bootlegs! Practice what you preach... Plus, when are they ever gonna release films like Godzilla vs. Gigan in ALL varriaions? Never...
At the end of a 10 year wait, look in the box below.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
Godzilla2000master
Aug 30 2008, 05:49 PM
^And yet you have bootlegs!
Yes, I do, but I have purchased none in over four years. I'm not planning on buying anymore either. I own about a dozen(12) DVD-R's and I have subsequently purchased official R1, R2 and R3 DVDs of every DVD-R equivalent disc title.
Godzilla2000master
Practice what you preach...
I do, every day. I started this message board two and a half years ago, of which I have invested countless hours of my own personal time, and with no compensation, to promote horror and sci-fi movies, as well as Godzilla and other Toho films. I continue to invest my time and efforts to facilitate the continuation of this board. I have spent several hundred dollars of my hard earned money buying official Godzilla DVDs for friends as gifts to promote the monster. I have also invested over $1000 in Godzilla collectibles. As far as I'm concerned Toho is getting free advertising from me, G2K, so you'll forgive me if I don't feel the least bit guilty about owning a dozen DVD-R copies of their Region 2 titles.
John Carpenter/Tarantino/Abel Ferrara/Scorsese/Ridley Scott/Terrence Malick
Favorite film
Gamera 3/Kill Bill/Breakfast Club/Hero/Prince of Darkness/Goodfellas/Versus
Hmmm... Beter reductie skills won this debate... But they should still left them on youtube!It was not the whole film, just the begining credits because of the varriation!
I don't feel bad about buying bootlegs of the films that aren't released on Region 1. It's the only way to get the Japanese versions of Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs Biollante, Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs Mothra, Godzilla vs Destoroyah, etc.
When they release good Region 1 versions of the films, then I'd be happy to buy them again.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
crowmagnumman
Aug 30 2008, 07:52 PM
I don't feel bad about buying bootlegs of the films that aren't released on Region 1. It's the only way to get the Japanese versions of Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs Biollante, Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs Mothra, Godzilla vs Destoroyah, etc.
When they release good Region 1 versions of the films, then I'd be happy to buy them again
It's Region 1 and both films are presented in 1:85.1 widescreen. I have this disc. The prints of both look fine but the audio option is English language only.
Sony has also released Godzilla Vs Mothra/Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah on a R1 double feature DVD as well but the aspect ratios of both on this disc are 1:33.1 full screen(cropped images), and not their original aspect ratio.
John Carpenter/Tarantino/Abel Ferrara/Scorsese/Ridley Scott/Terrence Malick
Favorite film
Gamera 3/Kill Bill/Breakfast Club/Hero/Prince of Darkness/Goodfellas/Versus
^Nope. US versions. However, on an interesting note, when a Heisie film shows on on encore or stars, the internation print is used, with the sony copyright at the end of the international credits. This happens most with Spacegodzilla and Destroyer...
At the end of a 10 year wait, look in the box below.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
Rodan70
Sep 4 2008, 11:10 PM
I thought Sony Did release them on dvd a few years ago and they were the Japanese Versions?
Yuri, are you referring to the Heisei G films produced from 1991-1995?
Assuming you are the only Sony releases I'm aware of are the double feature R1 discs of Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah/Godzilla Vs Mothra(English language/full screen[1:33.1]) and Godzilla Vs Space Godzilla/Godzilla Vs Destoroyah(English language/widescreen[1:85.1). I'm not sure if the run times for these are identical to the original Toho Region 2's.
Sony has also released, in English language and 1:81.1 widescreen, 1993's Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla II. The ending has been edited, that is shortened, and with English language credits, which is a shame because the score, and original ending showing G and G Jr. swimming away is, IMO a very moving and satisfying closing sequence, the best IMO of any Godzilla movie.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
Godzilla2000master
Sep 5 2008, 10:03 AM
^Is it just me or am I being ignored for the most part?
It's you...since you're not being ignored. Let me add that another member not replying to a specific(or any) of your posts does not mean he/she is ignoring you.
John Carpenter/Tarantino/Abel Ferrara/Scorsese/Ridley Scott/Terrence Malick
Favorite film
Gamera 3/Kill Bill/Breakfast Club/Hero/Prince of Darkness/Goodfellas/Versus
packmule
Sep 5 2008, 05:31 AM
Rodan70
Sep 4 2008, 11:10 PM
I thought Sony Did release them on dvd a few years ago and they were the Japanese Versions?
Yuri, are you referring to the Heisei G films produced from 1991-1995?
Assuming you are the only Sony releases I'm aware of are the double feature R1 discs of Godzilla Vs King Ghidorah/Godzilla Vs Mothra(English language/full screen[1:33.1]) and Godzilla Vs Space Godzilla/Godzilla Vs Destoroyah(English language/widescreen[1:85.1). I'm not sure if the run times for these are identical to the original Toho Region 2's.
Sony has also released, in English language and 1:81.1 widescreen, 1993's Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla II. The ending has been edited, that is shortened, and with English language credits, which is a shame because the score, and original ending showing G and G Jr. swimming away is, IMO a very moving and satisfying closing sequence, the best IMO of any Godzilla movie.
Well, you basicaly said the same thing I said, except for the Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 1993 part. Whatever...
At the end of a 10 year wait, look in the box below.
Gojira(1954), Mothra(1961), Frankenstein Vs Baragon(1965))
Favorite horror film:
The Conjuring(2013) & The Descent(2005)
Favorite sci-fi film:
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968), Alien(1979), The Thing(1982)
Favorite video game
Galaga(1981) & Centipede(1981)
Favorite fantasy film
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers(2002) & Excalibur(1981)
Favorite action film
Dredd(2012)
Favorite dramatic film
There Will Be Blood(2007), Judgment At Nuremberg(1961) & Munich(2005)
Favorite TV series
Vikings(2013-present)
Favorite movie director
Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Roger Corman
Favorite film
Jaws(1975)
Favorite turkey (bad movie)
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster(1965)
Favorite animated film
Megamind(2010)
Godzilla2000master
Sep 5 2008, 07:16 PM
Well, you basicaly said the same thing I said, except for the Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 1993 part. Whatever...
If I had seen your post I probably would not have replied to "Rodan70" as I did. I did not see your post...because at the time I looked at Yuri's post yours was displaying on the previous page.