Godzilla Movie

New Petition to Reinstate Akira Takarada's Scene into Godzilla!

1175 Views19 Replies
Forum Topic

Danzilla93

MemberBaragonApr-30-2014 9:45 AM

Hey guys! As most of you are aware, Akira Takarada’s cameo in the new Godzilla has been cut for unknown reasons. It’s likely the scene affected the pacing or was considered unnecessary, but whatever the reason, it’s a real shame. If you are unaware of the incredible circumstances under which he was actually invited to film the cameo, it’s an amazing story. But all that work has, sadly, been undone.

But now, thanks to G-FAN, a new petition has been created that will be sent to Legendary, respectfully requesting that Gareth Edwards reinsert the scene into the final film! The petition will be up until May 10th (cutting it awfully close), and they are looking for 1000 signatures. They are already at over 300, and while it’s unlikely a petition will change Legendary’s minds (I imagine deleting that scene wasn’t easy for them, but deemed necessary for whatever reason), there is always the possibility it could have an effect!

If you are interested in signing the petition, check it out here:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/127/717/655/put-akira-takarada-back-into-legendarys-godzilla/#

Let’s hope this makes a difference!

"Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science Fiction is the improbable made possible." -Rod Serling

The Godzilla Novelization Project: Follow Along Today!

19 Replies

Moses

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 10:04 AM

I'm going to try and put this in the nicest way possible.

There's not much of a point for a petition if you know your going to fail.

I'd really just recommend waiting for an extended edition on DVD for Akira Takarada's scene.

"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve."

Moses

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 10:04 AM

I'm going to try and put this in the nicest way possible.

There's not much of a point for a petition if you know your going to fail.

I'd really just recommend waiting for an extended edition on DVD for Akira Takarada's scene.

"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve."

junkerde

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 10:05 AM

not happening

G. H. (Gman)

AdminGodzillaApr-30-2014 10:15 AM

Not happening and I'm not sure it needs to...

Here's the deal guys, no disrespect to the petition or the great talent that Mr. Takarada is, but this kind of thing happens all the time. We don't even know what this scene was. If the film makers cut it because it didn't mesh with a scene or it threw off the pacing that means it was cut to improve the movie.

I'm glad this movie is being edited without bias to create the best possible movie for audiences. If cutting Takarada's scene does that, then I'm all for it. At best we'll get to see his cameo on the DVD / Bluray release.

I don't expect this to stop anyone from signing the petition. By all means sign it. I enjoy the passion. But at this point I don't believe that it's something that will or should to happen.

"'Nostalgic' does not equal 'good,' and 'standards' does not equal 'elitism.'" "Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is your choice."

KingKaijuGojira

MemberTitanosaurusApr-30-2014 10:40 AM

Perhaps it will just be a deleted scene.

\"SKREEONGK!\" -Godzilla

MikeyNamez

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 11:29 AM

No offense but this is the most riduclous thing ive ever seen. if gareth cuts her from the movie its for a reason. Wouldnt want some terrible scene crammed in there cuz some gfans blew a gasket over her not being in it. Lol ill sign a petetion to keep her out of the movie. #InGarethWeTrust

Evan123

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 11:35 AM

Amm......MIKEYNAMEZ.....she's a he.....

How far can we push nature before it pushes back?

LeBronJames

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 11:48 AM

This really didn't need its own thread. Tool.

Evan123

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 11:50 AM

Oh hey! That's your opinion, but don't make those kind of comments! We really don't need that here!

How far can we push nature before it pushes back?

G. H. (Gman)

AdminGodzillaApr-30-2014 11:53 AM

@MikeyNamez

Do you have any idea who Takarada is? Because... He's not a she.

"'Nostalgic' does not equal 'good,' and 'standards' does not equal 'elitism.'" "Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is your choice."

Sparkzilla14

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 12:35 PM

GMAN I'm gonna have to respectively disagree with you. Its not always that film editors cut scenes for the greater good of the film. One Scend I recall that wished was in the final film was the deleted scene from Return of the Jedi. The scene when Luke is constructing his own lightsaber. Why they cut this from the final cut still baffels me. It didn't take away from the story and you gave the audience of how the lightsaber was constructed, not to mention how bad a** the scene was

Sparkzilla14

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 12:35 PM

GMAN I'm gonna have to respectively disagree with you. Its not always that film editors cut scenes for the greater good of the film. One Scend I recall that wished was in the final film was the deleted scene from Return of the Jedi. The scene when Luke is constructing his own lightsaber. Why they cut this from the final cut still baffels me. It didn't take away from the story and you gave the audience of how the lightsaber was constructed, not to mention how bad a** the scene was

G. H. (Gman)

AdminGodzillaApr-30-2014 1:08 PM

@Sparkzilla

Granted what editors cut and keep in films is largely subjective from one standpoint, but professional from another since it's their craft.

For example, you wanted the lightsaber construction scene kept in Return of the Jedi. You're right it didn't take anything away from the story, but it didn't add much either. Plus omitting it adds an element of surprise when Luke uses it for the first time. It alerts audiences that he has a brand new weapon and its reveal is much more exciting. The new saber isn't jarring enough to question and the pacing of the film isn't haulted by a random scene of him constructing it. Plus, if producers wanted the film to be a certain length then cutting down a short scene like that was the most logical.

Simply being a "badass" scene and "not taking away" from the story isn't enough to keep some shots in. You have to worry about pacing, run time length, how smoothly it cuts into the movie / surrounding scenes and if it's really needed. In the case of the lightsaber construction, I can say with 110% certainty there was no real necessity for it.

"'Nostalgic' does not equal 'good,' and 'standards' does not equal 'elitism.'" "Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is your choice."

Murph Dog

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 1:14 PM

i don't even know who this guy is, someone explain for me

Sparkzilla14

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 1:15 PM

Ahhh shucks

Murph Dog

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 1:18 PM

never mind i saw him in the first godzilla movie and final wars

G. H. (Gman)

AdminGodzillaApr-30-2014 1:21 PM

@Murph Dog

And...

Mothra vs. Godzilla

Monster Zero

Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth

"'Nostalgic' does not equal 'good,' and 'standards' does not equal 'elitism.'" "Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is your choice."

Huge-Ben

MemberBaragonApr-30-2014 2:02 PM

even if they did cut his scene which they have, maybe gareth will put that scene it a deleted scenes feature on the dvd and blu-ray. :)

http://hugeben.deviantart.com/  check out my gallery of Godzilla artwork! Follow me on Twitter@thebigbadben90.

ratedrex

MemberMothra LarvaeApr-30-2014 2:22 PM

Most of the time when you see a deleted scene you quickly understand why it was deleted.  I'm going to guess that the deleted scene takes away from the movie.  Therefore, I don't want the deleted scene reinstated.

Add A Reply
Sign In Required
Sign in using your Scified Account to access this feature!
Email
Password
Latest Images
Godzilla & Kaiju Godzilla & Kaiju Fandom
Godzilla Movie Forums
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Discuss the Monsterverse TV series on Apple TV here!
Godzilla Fan Works
Godzilla Fan Works Share Your Godzilla Fan Creations
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Discuss the Godzilla vs. Kong sequel here!
Godzilla Merchandise
Godzilla Merchandise Discuss Godzilla Toys & Literature
Godzilla: Minus One
Godzilla: Minus One Discuss the Toho movie, Godzilla: Minus One here!
Godzilla
Godzilla Talk all things Godzilla, Pacific Rim, Gamera & more here
Godzilla 2014
Godzilla 2014 Discuss the Legendary Godzilla Series
Godzilla Video Games
Godzilla Video Games Talk and Compare Godzilla Games
Shin-Gojira
Shin-Gojira Discuss Shin-Godzilla here
Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters
Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters Discuss the Legendary Godzilla sequel here!
Godzilla vs. Kong (2020)
Godzilla vs. Kong (2020) Discuss the Godzilla vs. Kong Monsterverse movie here!
Hot Forum Topics
New Forum Topics
Highest Forum Ranks Unlocked
G. H. (Gman)
G. H. (Gman) » Godzilla
54% To Next Rank
Nicozilla
Nicozilla » Baragon
75% To Next Rank
Gojirafan2013
Gojirafan2013 » Baragon
67% To Next Rank
7amey
7amey » Baragon
21% To Next Rank
XarKhaan
XarKhaan » Mothra Larvae
57% To Next Rank
Latest Godzilla Fandom Activity
Godzilla Forum Teams

Godzilla-Movies.com is an information resource for fans looking to learn more about the upcoming blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Providing the latest official and accurate information on Godzilla: King of the Monsters, this website contains links to every set video, viral video, commercial, trailer, poster, movie still and screenshot available. This site is an extension of the Godzilla Fandom on Scified - a central hub for fans of Godzilla looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Images used are property of their respective owners. Godzilla: King of the Monsters and its associated names, logos and images are property of and are in no way owned by Scified and its related entities. This is a fan-created website for the purpose of informing and exciting fans for Godzilla: King of the Monsters's release.

© 2024 Scified.com
Sign in
Use your Scified Account to sign in


Log in to view your personalized notifications across Scified!

Transport To Communities
Alien Hosted Community
Cloverfield Hosted Community
Godzilla Hosted Community
Jurassic World Hosted Community
Predator Hosted Community
Aliens vs. Predator Hosted Community
Latest Activity
Forums
Search Scified
Trending Articles
Blogs & Editorials