A new 24-hour Godzilla channel is set to debut on July 1, thanks to a collaboration between Pluto TV and Toho International. The channel will feature 30-some films that have been made over the years, including some that are not accessible on US streaming platforms, including the animated adventure Godzilla: The Series, from 1998 to 2000.<\/p>\r\n
According to the Pluto TV release, \u201cThe lineup also includes the fan-favorite films\u00a0Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah\u00a0and\u00a0Godzilla vs. Biollante\u00a0directed by Kazuki \u014cmori, which have been largely unavailable to US fans for streaming or purchase for many years.<\/p>\r\n
The release pays tribute to the iconic heritage of the monster that began wreaking havoc on Tokyo in 1954, when the city was still recovering from the ravages of World War II. Godzilla was presented as a reptilian monster that had been energized by nuclear radiation, an allusion to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.<\/p>\r\n
Pluto TV adds: \u201cEmerging in 1954, Godzilla has become a global icon and symbol that has transcended time and pop culture. After debuting as a terror that descended upon Tokyo, Godzilla has fought numerous foes and gained new allies over several distinct eras.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
The official announcement continues: \u201cWhile each film stands alone in its own moment in time, the evolution of Godzilla followed advancements and film and technology along with cultural trends, yet always staying rooted in the origins from 1954. Today, fans can celebrate one of the world\u2019s most renowned entertainment characters with Godzilla channel collection and experience their favorite movie moments from the never-ending clash between kaiju and humankind.\u201d<\/p>\r\n