The main thing I want to know is why David Kalat apparently doesn't know the Bionic Monster story, heh

JVM wrote:The main thing I want to know is why David Kalat apparently doesn't know the Bionic Monster story, heh
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omgitsgodzilla wrote:JVM wrote:The main thing I want to know is why David Kalat apparently doesn't know the Bionic Monster story, heh
I'm not sure I'm remembering what you're referring to offhand, but I'm pretty sure he details the whole Bionic/Cosmic Monster name thing in his book.
I was pretty excited to see that interview; I loved his book (I've got the older version) and I really enjoy his audio commentaries. He always sounds really genuinely enthusiastic and there's a lot of great information as well.
I distinctly remember seeing previews on TV [for "Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster"] and insisting my parents take me—and as a part of that memory, I also remember that the TV preview called the first feature Godzilla vs. The Bionic Monster. Now, I may be remembering that wrong—and unfortunately there's no easy way for me to fact check this, unless someone involved in distributing it back in 1976 wants to step forward and clarify.
Gojira tai Mechagojira [sic] first appeared in the United States courtesy of Cinema Shares as Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster. Universal Pictures threatened to sue, claiming the title infringed on their copyright of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman. Cinema Shares dutifully changed the title to Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster, but not before milking the publicity for all it was worth.
omgitsgodzilla wrote:From the book:Gojira tai Mechagojira [sic] first appeared in the United States courtesy of Cinema Shares as Godzilla vs. the Bionic Monster. Universal Pictures threatened to sue, claiming the title infringed on their copyright of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman. Cinema Shares dutifully changed the title to Godzilla vs. the Cosmic Monster, but not before milking the publicity for all it was worth.
I'm not sure why he's uncertain about it now; maybe he meant he hasn't since seen any TV spots or promos using the original title and isn't sure if he's remembering it correctly. Seems like he was aware of the title change, though.
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