Godzilla Minus One

2024 - 3 - 11

Godzilla Minus One Takes Home Oscar for Visual Effects, Making History

Academy Awards - Godzilla - Japanese Cinema - Visual Effects

Find out how 'Godzilla Minus One' shocked the world by winning the prestigious Academy Award for Best Visual Effects! #GodzillaMinusOne #Oscars2024

Toho's iconic monster, Godzilla, roared its way to victory at the 2024 Academy Awards with its film 'Godzilla Minus One,' clinching the esteemed award for Best Visual Effects. The movie, set in the backdrop of World War II, impressed audiences and critics alike with its stunning visual effects, marking a historic moment for the Godzilla franchise. Director Takashi Yamazaki and his talented team, including Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi, and Tatsuji Nojima, showcased their expertise in bringing the mighty creature to life on the big screen.

The win not only highlighted the technical prowess of the VFX team but also underscored Japan's creative contributions to the world of cinema. 'Godzilla Minus One' stood out among its Hollywood competitors, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking film in the realm of visual effects. The joy and excitement of the cast and crew were palpable as they took home the prestigious award, creating a moment of pride for Japanese cinema.

This momentous occasion marked the first-ever Oscar win for a Godzilla film, a testament to the enduring legacy of the iconic monster in the entertainment industry. The recognition at the Oscars solidified Godzilla's position as a cultural phenomenon with global appeal, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. Director Takashi Yamazaki's achievement in winning the VFX category signaled a new chapter in the franchise's history, setting a high standard for future Godzilla movies.

In addition to its VFX triumph, 'Godzilla Minus One' also garnered attention for its unique storyline and engaging narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of wartime Japan. The film's success at the Academy Awards not only honored the legacy of Godzilla but also showcased the power of storytelling in captivating audiences of all ages.

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'Godzilla Minus One' Wins Academy Award For Best Visual Effects (Forbes)

Toho continue to celebrate their most popular movie franchise's 70th anniversary in high style, as Godzilla finally becomes an Academy Award-winning ...

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'Godzilla Minus One' Makes Franchise History With First Oscars Win (Hollywood Reporter)

Takashi Yamazaki and his 'Godzilla Minus One' team triumphed over four Hollywood tentpoles to win the VFX 2024 Oscars category with a monster movie.

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'Godzilla Minus One' wins the Oscar for visual effects (Nikkei Asia)

(AP) -- Godzilla finally made it to the Oscars this year -- and slayed.The movie "Godzilla Minus One," set in the waning days of World War II, won the.

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'Godzilla Minus One' wins Oscar for best visual effects (The Japan Times)

The “Godzilla” team (Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima) delighted fans by completing their red carpet looks with matching shoes ...

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'Godzilla Minus One' Visual Effects Oscar Brings Waves Of Joy, Brief ... (Deadline)

Waves of joy were interrupted by a struggle with English as the euphoric group behind "Godzilla Minus One" accepted the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

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Japan Wins First Best Visual Effects Oscar for 'Godzilla Minus One' (IndieWire)

'Godzilla Minus One' has made history at the 2024 Academy Awards as the first Godzilla film to win for Visual Effects, or any Oscar period.

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How 'Godzilla Minus One' Surprised With the VFX Oscar (Variety)

The recipients included writer, director and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki, who became the first helmer to receive a VFX trophy since Stanley Kubrick for ...

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Oscars: Takashi Yamazaki Discusses Similarities Between 'Godzilla ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Asked for his response to Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film, the Japanese director said: "As a person of Japanese ancestry and descent, my response to ...

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The monster wins one at last as Godzilla Minus One wins the Oscar ... (CNA)

The movie pushed aside such big-budget behemoths as Guardians Of The Galaxy 3, Napoleon and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

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'Godzilla Minus One' director responds to 'Oppenheimer' 'as a ... (NBC News)

Following his historic Oscar win, the director of “Godzilla Minus One,” which deals with the devastation of the atomic bombings of Japan in World War II, ...

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Godzilla got its Cinderella moment. “Godzilla Minus One,” the Japanese monster movie that snuck up on American audiences and became one of the top-grossing ...

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

No one expected the Japanese movie “Godzilla Minus One” to become the third-highest grossing international film ever at the North American box office.

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'Godzilla Minus One' wins big with Oscar for visual effects | The ... (Asahi Shimbun)

When the announcement was made at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony here, director Takashi Yamazaki and his team raised their fists in victory. They received the ...

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'Oppenheimer' and 'Godzilla Minus One' Oscar wins are significant ... (NBC News)

For many Japanese Americans, the Oscar win for “Godzilla Minus One” on the same night that "Oppenheimer" won best picture symbolized much more than just a ...

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'Godzilla Minus One' earns historic win at the Oscars (Yahoo News)

[Source]. “Godzilla. Get info without leaving the page. Minus One,” the latest installment in the long-running kaiju ("giant monster") franchise, took home best visual effects at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday. What it bested: The film, ...

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The Godzilla Minus One crew wore some mad kaiju-themed shoes ... (British GQ)

At the 96th Annual Academy Awards, Godzilla Minus One's Masaki Takahashi, Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, and Tatsuji Nojima wore Godzilla-esquire ...

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