Brian Ashcraft, Author at Gizmodo

King of the Monsters’ Director on Why Godzilla’s Cinematic Universe Was Way Ahead of Its Time

“I truly believe if you add Godzilla to any movie, it becomes a better movie,” director Michael Dougherty said during a Q&A this spring at Toho Studios. “Think about it. Take any movie in the world and 20 minutes in, Godzilla shows up. I guarantee you it’s more entertaining.” Dougherty is right. Godzilla could certainly…

Movies Brian Ashcraft Jun 6

Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Director on the Movie’s Biggest Spoiler

Have you seen Godzilla: King of the Monsters yet? Okay, then continue reading. If you have not, stop right now. During a visit to Toho Studios in Japan last month, io9 asked director Michael Dougherty and star Ken Watanabe about the death of Dr. Ishiro Serizawa in King of the Monsters, namely if Watanabe was…

Movies Brian Ashcraft Jun 4

Why Godzilla Means the World to King Of Monsters Director Michael Dougherty

At this point, you’d think Michael Dougherty would be jaded. He’s just directed the latest Godzilla movie, King of the Monsters. But there he was last month in Toho Studios, and like the rest of the assembled press, in awe of the original 1954 storyboards laid out of the table. He pulled out his phone…

Movies Brian Ashcraft May 30

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A Trip to Godzilla’s Home, Toho, Made Us Want to Stomp Through Its Amazing Sets

io9 got an up-close and personal look at some of the coolest kaiju around: Rodan, King Ghidorah, Mothra

Movies Brian Ashcraft May 24

Shanghai Court Rules in Apple’s Favor in Chinese iPad Brouhaha

Today, a Shanghai court ruled that Apple can continue selling its iPads in the metropolis. The ruling rejected a Preview Shenzhen’s sales injunction request that was filed over an iPad trademark dispute. This latest ruling does not impact Apple on a nationwide basis. Previously, another local court in Shijiazhuang, ruled in Proview’s favor. Proview can…

Tech News Brian Ashcraft Feb 23

Brian Ashcraft

King of the Monsters’ Director on Why Godzilla’s Cinematic Universe Was Way Ahead of Its Time

Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Director on the Movie’s Biggest Spoiler

Why Godzilla Means the World to King Of Monsters Director Michael Dougherty

A Trip to Godzilla’s Home, Toho, Made Us Want to Stomp Through Its Amazing Sets

Shanghai Court Rules in Apple’s Favor in Chinese iPad Brouhaha

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