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AsiaOne
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Godzilla 'seen' at Marina Bay in celebration of its 70th anniversary, Singapore News
PUBLISHED ON May 11, 2025 2:50 AM By Bhavya Rawat Japanese character Godzilla was "spotted" at a location all too familiar to Singaporeans in a video tribute for South-east Asian fans of the franchise. In the 55-second clip titled 70 Years of Godzilla: A New Roar in Southeast Asia, the fictional monster can be seen emerging from the waters of Marina Bay with Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer in the background. The video, which was posted to the official Godzilla YouTube channel on Saturday (May 10), also shows the behemoth in various other locations across South-east Asia such as the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur and famous terraced paddy fields of Bali. Japanese entertainment company Toho, which owns the Godzilla brand, released the video in celebration of the first Godzilla film's 70th anniversary which premiered in October 1954. Godzilla was created after World War II and is a symbolic figure that represents the destructive power of nuclear weapons as well as the threat they pose to humanity and the environment. The video's description read: "For the first time across South-east Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive." "This special footage honours South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks." The clip has since garnered over 490,000 views and 32,000 likes. In November 2024, Toho opened a subsidiary, Toho Entertainment, in Singapore. Toho Entertainment will serve as a base for the company to expand into the wider Asian region. Fictional Japanese characters have a knack for appearing in Marina Bay, it seems. Superhero Ultraman was seen battling a Godzilla-like monster at Gardens by the Bay in November 2021, in a tourism movie produced by Japanese special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. In June 2024, the Republic of Singapore Navy unveiled its "Top Secret Ops Godzilla" plan in a comedic short video following the success of Godzilla Minus One in streaming local charts upon its release on Singapore's Netflix. [[nid:688338]] Marina Baygardens by the bayGodzillamovies This website is best viewed using the latest versions of web browsers.
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Godzilla looms over Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers in 70th anniversary tribute to SE Asian fans (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Godzilla made a dramatic entrance near Malaysia's iconic Petronas Twin Towers as part of a special video marking the 70th anniversary of the franchise. Japanese entertainment company Toho released the 55-second video tribute titled '70 Years of Godzilla: A New Roar in South-east Asia' for fans yesterday. The video shows the monster towering over Kuala Lumpur's skyline, with other scenes featuring landmarks such as Singapore's Marina Bay and Bali's paddy fields. 'For the first time across South-east Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive,' Toho shared in the video's description. The company added, 'This special footage honours South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks.' Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers, once the tallest buildings in the world, were completed in 1998 and remain the tallest twin structures globally. Godzilla was created after World War II as a symbolic reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. Toho's tribute video follows previous Japanese-themed features in the region. In 2021, Japanese superhero Ultraman was depicted battling a Godzilla-like creature at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, in a tourism movie by special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. Toho, which owns the Godzilla brand, established a regional subsidiary, Toho Entertainment, in Singapore in November 2024 to expand its reach in Asia.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Godzilla looms over Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers in 70th anniversary tribute to SE Asian fans (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Godzilla made a dramatic entrance near Malaysia's iconic Petronas Twin Towers as part of a special video marking the 70th anniversary of the franchise. Japanese entertainment company Toho released the 55-second video tribute titled '70 Years of Godzilla: A New Roar in South-east Asia' for fans yesterday. The video shows the monster towering over Kuala Lumpur's skyline, with other scenes featuring landmarks such as Singapore's Marina Bay and Bali's paddy fields. 'For the first time across South-east Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive,' Toho shared in the video's description. The company added, 'This special footage honours South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks.' Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers, once the tallest buildings in the world, were completed in 1998 and remain the tallest twin structures globally. Godzilla was created after World War II as a symbolic reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. Toho's tribute video follows previous Japanese-themed features in the region. In 2021, Japanese superhero Ultraman was depicted battling a Godzilla-like creature at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, in a tourism movie by special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. Toho, which owns the Godzilla brand, established a regional subsidiary, Toho Entertainment, in Singapore in November 2024 to expand its reach in Asia.
CNA
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Godzilla appears at Marina Bay in franchise's 70th anniversary video
This year marks the 70th anniversary since the first Godzilla film was released in October 1954. In celebration, Japanese entertainment company Toho, which owns the Godzilla brand, released a video tribute for South-east Asian fans on Sat (May 10). In the 55-second video, Godzilla can be seen emerging from the waters of Singapore's Marina Bay, with iconic sights Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer in the background. The goliath can also be seen in other parts of South-east Asia including the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur and near the paddy fields of Bali. 'For the first time across South-east Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive,' shared Toho, in the video's description. The company added, 'This special footage honours South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks.' Created after World War II, Godzilla is a symbolic reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the threat they pose to humanity and the environment. This is not the first time a fictional Japanese leviathan has appeared in Marina Bay. Japanese superhero Ultraman was seen battling a Godzilla-like giant at Gardens by the Bay in November 2021, in a tourism movie produced by Japanese special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. Godzilla is Toho's most famous intellectual property. The Japanese entertainment company opened a subsidiary, Toho Entertainment, in Singapore in November 2024. Toho Entertainment will serve as a base for the company to expand into the wider Asian region.
New Paper
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Godzilla emerges from Marina Bay to mark franchise's 70th anniversary
The King of Monsters has arrived in Singapore - in a 55-second-long video "tribute" to Godzilla fans in South-east Asia. In the video, posted on the franchise's official YouTube page on May 10, Godzilla can be seen emerging from the waters of Marina Bay, with iconic Singaporean sights like Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer in the background. It then lets out an almighty roar as it prepares to unleash its destructive atomic breath. The behemoth can also be seen in various locations across South-east Asia at different points of the video, such as near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, and near the famous terraced paddy fields of Bali. The video was produced by Japanese entertainment company Toho - which owns the Godzilla brand - to mark the 70th anniversary of the first Godzilla film, released in October 1954. "For the first time across South-east Asia, the legend emerges in a powerful tribute to the fans who have kept its legacy alive," said Toho, in the video's description. The company added: "This special footage honours South-east Asia, celebrating seven decades of Godzilla's unstoppable journey through the region's iconic landmarks." Godzilla, which was created after World War II, is a symbolic figure that represents the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the threat they pose to humanity and the environment. In November 2024, Toho opened a subsidiary, Toho Entertainment, in Singapore. Toho Entertainment will serve as a base for the company to expand into the wider Asian region. This is not the first time a fictional Japanese colossus has appeared in Marina Bay. Japanese superhero Ultraman was seen battling a Godzilla-like monster at Gardens by the Bay in November 2021, in a tourism movie produced by Japanese special effects studio Tsuburaya Productions. Those wondering what would happen if Godzilla actually did appear in Marina Bay can rest assured that the Republic of Singapore Navy has got the nation covered, with its "Top Secret Ops Godzilla" plan that it unveiled in June 2024.
