GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE DVD/Blu-ray from Echo Bridge

[Cimmerian Dragon]

I'm with Rody. It's great that you've taken the time to reach out to us and keep the fanbase abreast of these developments. All too often the companies involved with these properties seem to be atop some unreachable hill, with film buffs scrambling around the base trying to catch whatever scraps of information fall down to them. If nothing else, your efforts are keeping us from shouting our thoughts and hopes into empty webspace and praying in vain that someone involved with the project will read them.

Thanks.

[Gojira1963]

This is on my "must have list" and I will track this thread for when it will be released.

[SteveRGR]

I'm not going to get dubs for these, mostly because of personal preference, but also because dubbing is quite a bit more expensive.

Does this mean there will be no English dub? Because, if so, that would be extremely disappointing. I mean, I can get the japanese dub on DVD just fine, I'm hoping for an english dub I can have on disc since that's the one that's really unavailable. If I'm misunderstanding, I'm sorry for the confusion.

[Gojira-Fan]

I'm not going to get dubs for these, mostly because of personal preference, but also because dubbing is quite a bit more expensive.

Does this mean there will be no English dub? Because, if so, that would be extremely disappointing. I mean, I can get the japanese dub on DVD just fine, I'm hoping for an english dub I can have on disc since that's the one that's really unavailable. If I'm misunderstanding, I'm sorry for the confusion.

I think he means no dubs for the special features.

[SteveRGR]

I'm not going to get dubs for these, mostly because of personal preference, but also because dubbing is quite a bit more expensive.

Does this mean there will be no English dub? Because, if so, that would be extremely disappointing. I mean, I can get the japanese dub on DVD just fine, I'm hoping for an english dub I can have on disc since that's the one that's really unavailable. If I'm misunderstanding, I'm sorry for the confusion.

I think he means no dubs for the special features.

Oh, yeah, that would make a lot more sense ^^;

[KeizerKing81]

I'm certain that Toho can charge a fee as well even if they don't supply the materials. Media Blasters used a great deal of items from Ed's personal collection and that's what got them into hot water because none of those extras were approved by Toho. Toho will have to give the ok for whatever additional content they wish to use for the disc and in addition, probably charge Miramax/EchoBridge for it.

I am no expert on this... I've only been doing my job since 2004... I've never heard of Company A charging Company B for content created by Company C just because it was packaged with content from Company A. I do believe you are right on the approval part. Different contracts include different clauses and details about what can be done with the licensor's content. Luckily our contract does not extend to giving Toho approval on our disc. We rarely give any licensor full 'veto' approval so that we can release product that fits our customer base and our knowledge of what that customer base wants. (Some producers and content owners are a little disconnected to say the least)

I did email Mr Godziszewski on the 12th, but I have not heard back from him.

It does look like Toho is clearing the bonus content from their BD release for us to use on our domestic release. I will be sending it out as soon as we get final word on what's approved for subtitling. I'm not going to get dubs for these, mostly because of personal preference, but also because dubbing is quite a bit more expensive.

@GodzillaFreak99/Matthew Bennett
Yes, read the last couple pages of this thread we do not have a release date yet, but both a DVD and BD will happen.

As a general update, we still have not received the HDCAMSR in our vault. Apparently the English track the Miramax is trying to lay back against this master is not fitting perfectly so they are still working on it. I do have the HBO laserdisc, Hong Kong Laserdisc, and R3 DVD all waiting on hand in case we need them for reference.

Other than that, nothing much to say.

Nice to know Toho has approved the extras for their bluray to be ported to the Echobridge bluray. I'm guessing they just send all the materials to Miramax who in turn, sends them straight to you, correct? Any idea as to what extras the dvd might include as I know you suggested it probably won't have what the bluray has to offer. Just curious - that's all. Again, thanks again for all your efforts and I do appreciate you keeping us in the loop as to what's going on.

[Goji]

And just doing the opening and end credits... what is different about those in the english print from the international print? Am I forgetting something?

I think many would appreciate the addition of the English credits, actually. Most people in the U.S. were first exposed to the film via HBO's VHS and LaserDisc releases from 20 years back, and those credits add to the nostalgia for a lot of folks.

If the costs isn't too high and within budget, I strongly encourage transferring at least the beginning and end credits from a 35mm source.

[Legion1979]

And just doing the opening and end credits... what is different about those in the english print from the international print? Am I forgetting something?

I think many would appreciate the addition of the English credits, actually. Most people in the U.S. were first exposed to the film via HBO's VHS and LaserDisc releases from 20 years back, and those credits add to the nostalgia for a lot of folks.

If the costs isn't too high and within budget, I strongly encourage transferring at least the beginning and end credits from a 35mm source.

I don't really see how it's that big a deal, honestly.

Personally, I'd be happy with the Japanese version with a separate English-language track.

[Tamura]

I don't see how it would be that difficult to include the credits as an extra or something. I'd be more interested in seeing them rather than the film's trailers. The trailers can all be found on YouTube, but if somebody uploads GvsB's opening credits in English, their account gets taken down.

[Goji]

Media Blasters included the English credits (AIP and international) on the BD release of DESTROY ALL MONSTERS, and they were going to do the same thing with MEGALON before it devolved into a "barbones" release.

I realize it's not something that everyone is going to care about, but since it was brought up by mxg744 to begin with, I wanted to put in my two cents. Considering this is being planned as a extras-laden release, I don't see why adding them would hurt if it was within the budget.

I couldn't care less about the HD trailer to BIOLLANTE. It was uploaded in 1080p by a Japanese fan years ago, and is still up on Youtube.

[Crimson_Raptor]

Is there anyone here that is on the inside at Media Blasters or Tokyo Shock and see if they could, or at least considered to, pull off the impossible and obtain rights to Biollante? It seems as if they could get thru the AIP dub mess of DAM, then it should be just as viable? After all, Godzilla vs Biollante is not just the most original of the Godzilla films, but also the stars the beginning of the best internationally recognizable suit of Godzilla.

[Goji]

..BIOLLANTE is already in the hands of Echo Bridge.

[wataru]

Is there anyone here that is on the inside at Media Blasters or Tokyo Shock and see if they could, or at least considered to, pull off the impossible and obtain rights to Biollante? It seems as if they could get thru the AIP dub mess of DAM, then it should be just as viable? After all, Godzilla vs Biollante is not just the most original of the Godzilla films, but also the stars the beginning of the best internationally recognizable suit of Godzilla.

Im sorry, what? MB is a horrible company that needs to take their ball and go home. Theyre a year behind on releasing GvsMegs because they skreeonk up DAM and Toho pulled their leash.

[Goji]

I realize there hasn't been an official announcement yet, but think it's about time the topic of this thread was changed to "GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE coming soon to DVD/BD from Echo Bridge" so that people aren't blinding posting 'X company should try to get the rights'. I sincerely doubt we're getting trolled here. Mxg 744 seems very legit.

[KeizerKing81]

Is there anyone here that is on the inside at Media Blasters or Tokyo Shock and see if they could, or at least considered to, pull off the impossible and obtain rights to Biollante? It seems as if they could get thru the AIP dub mess of DAM, then it should be just as viable? After all, Godzilla vs Biollante is not just the most original of the Godzilla films, but also the stars the beginning of the best internationally recognizable suit of Godzilla.

I believe Biollante is in very capable hands with Echobridge/Miramax and let's keep it that way.

[Tohosaurus]

I realize there hasn't been an official announcement yet, but think it's about time the topic of this thread was changed to "GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE coming soon to DVD/BD from Echo Bridge" so that people aren't blinding posting 'X company should try to get the rights'. I sincerely doubt we're getting trolled here. Mxg 744 seems very legit.

Yeah I say just "Godzilla vs Biollante DVD/Blu-Ray" and see what happens in the coming months.

[Gojira1963]

I see a lot of bootleg version of Godzilla Vs Biollante floating around. I was going to get one but I will hold off if it is going to get a legitimate release sometime soon (within the next year or two).

[Crimson_Raptor]

I believe Biollante is in very capable hands with Echobridge/Miramax and let's keep it that way.

Why is that? Hasn't Miramax been sitting on the fence for far too long? Do we know if they have any history of releasing any giant monster dvds and in decent condition?

[Goji]

Dude, Echo Bridge entertainment have the rights to the film. They are prepping a DVD and Blu-ray release.

[o.supreme]

Crimson_Raptor- please feel free to take your time and look back at the last few pages of this thread. There is an employee from Echo Bridge who uses the screen name mxg744. He has been kind enought to provide us information on the progress of a proposed DVD/BRD release.