Snack: Inside ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ (2024) mostlysuperheroes.com/season-...
Part One: Spoiler-Free Overview
Introduction:
Welcome, listeners, to a special episode focused on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In this episode, we'll delve into its significance within the MonsterVerse and explore the larger franchise it's associated with.
Behind the Scenes:
Director: Adam Wingard (returning after directing "Godzilla vs. Kong").
Screenplay: Co-written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater.
Cast: Notable performances by Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, and more.
Background: The MonsterVerse Journey
Before we dive into the latest installment, let's catch up on the MonsterVerse journey. Here are the essential films and shows you could watch first:
Kong: Skull Island (2017):
Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, this film is set 41 years before the events of "Godzilla" (2014).
Follows Monarch, a secret government organization tracking giant monsters, as they explore a remote island believed to be home to a "Titan" (kaiju in the MonsterVerse).
Introduces the iconic giant ape, Kong.
Godzilla (2014):
Directed by Gareth Edwards, this film establishes the MonsterVerse.
Introduces the legendary creature, Godzilla, and explores Monarch's efforts to understand and contain him.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019):
Directed by Michael Dougherty, this film ramps up the epic battles.
Features a clash between Godzilla and other ancient Titans, including Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah.
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021):
Directed by Adam Wingard, this crossover event pits the two titans against each other.
Monarch's involvement intensifies as they uncover deeper secrets about the Titans.
Skull Island (TV Series, 2023):
An animated series that expands the lore of Skull Island and its inhabitants.
Provides additional context and backstory.
Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters (TV Series, 2023):
The MonsterVerse's first live-action series.
Delves into Monarch's history and their ongoing mission to protect humanity from Titans.
Plot Teaser:
Without revealing specifics, let's briefly describe the premise of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Introduce the central conflict that unites these iconic Titans.
Tone and Style:
Explore the film's tone-is it epic, suspenseful, or action-packed?
Highlight any unique stylistic choices made by the filmmakers.
Join us next time for an in-depth exploration of the Titans' legacy! 🎙️🎧.
Source(s)
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2. How to watch every Godzilla movie in chronological order - Pocket-lint
3. Every Godzilla Movie in Order and Where To Watch Them - JustWatch
4. Godzilla x Kong x You: How to watch all of the Monsterverse in order as ...
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