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  • ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ to stream on Amazon Prime Video from August 14

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: Warner Bros and Legendary’s blockbuster movie “Godzilla vs. Kong” will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from August 14.

    The movie will available on Amazon in English as well as dubbed in three Indian languages — Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, the streamer said in a statement.

    Directed by Adam Wingard, “Godzilla vs. Kong” had its release in India in March this year.

    The movie focuses on Kong and his protectors, who undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.

    They, however, unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe.

    “Godzilla vs. Kong” is a follow-up to 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”.

    The rebooted franchise started with 2014’s “Godzilla”, featuring the Japanese nuclear-created lizard.

    Three years later, “Kong: Skull Island” re-introduced King Kong.

    “Godzilla vs. Kong” features an ensemble cast of Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Kyle Chandler, Brian Tyree Henry, Eiza Gonzalez, Jessica Henwick and Julian Dennison.

    The film is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.

  • Adam Wingard to direct adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comic Hardcore

    By Express News Service
    Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) has signed on to directed Universal Pictures’ upcoming feature titled Hardcore. The action/sci-fi thriller is based on an original story by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible), and is based on Skybound/Image comic book series created by Kirkman and Marc Silvestri (Cyber Force, Rise of the Magi).

    Deadline reported that Hardcore will follow a soldier’s journey as he saves the world without getting his hands dirty. Wingard will adapt the script to screen alongside Will Simmons. Simmons is known for writing the reboot scripts of Sleepy Hollow, Internal Affairs, and for adapting Day Men.

    Hardcore is produced by Skybound and Wingard’s Montauk Chair. Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst will produce on behalf of Skybound. Wingard will executive produce. Universal Pictures’ EVP Production Matt Reilly will oversee the project for the studio.

    Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong grossed $432 million worldwide including $96 million domestically, one of the biggest hits since the pandemic. The success of the film has led to Wingard signing on to direct the next MonsterVerse film.

  • ‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ to release in India on March 24

    By PTI
    MUMBAI: Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ epic adventure “Godzilla Vs Kong” will now hit the theatres in India on March 24. The much-anticipated film, directed by Adam Wingard, was earlier scheduled to bow out on March 26.

    The movie focuses on Kong and his protectors, who undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.

    However, they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. “After looking at the tremendous response the trailer has received and sensing the huge anticipation for the film, we are delighted to announce that we are now releasing this gigantic movie – ‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ – two days earlier than scheduled, so that fans in India get to experience this film in cinemas the soonest possible,” Denzil Dias, VP & MD, Warner Bros Pictures (India), said in a statement.

    “Godzilla Vs Kong” is a follow-up to 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”. The rebooted franchise started with 2014’s “Godzilla”, featuring the Japanese nuclear-created lizard. Three years later, “Kong: Skull Island” re-introduced King Kong.

    The film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Kyle Chandler, Brian Tyree Henry, Eiza Gonzalez, Jessica Henwick and Julian Dennison. Godzilla Vs Kong” will release in India in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.