Established in 1932, Japan’s Toho Group has grown into a film-industry powerhouse, not only at home but globally. Working across production, distribution and exhibition, it has recently been on an expansion spree, reeling in box office around the world and with recognition from major awards bodies.
Long synonymous with Godzilla, which it launched in 1954, Toho this year broke out in another way, as its phenom Godzilla Minus One went on to win the VFX Oscar, a first for the Kaiju, or “strange beast,” monster genre.
Indicative of the company’s status, Toho president and CEO Hiro Matsuoka, gave an opening-day address at CinemaCon in April. Deadline spoke with Matsuoka about the company’s outlook and strategy for the years ahead.
Deadline: Toho has increased its international activity — has this been part of an overall strategy?
Hiro Matsuoka
Hiro Matsuoka: Yes, overseas opportunities have been part of our long-term growth strategy.
Long synonymous with Godzilla, which it launched in 1954, Toho this year broke out in another way, as its phenom Godzilla Minus One went on to win the VFX Oscar, a first for the Kaiju, or “strange beast,” monster genre.
Indicative of the company’s status, Toho president and CEO Hiro Matsuoka, gave an opening-day address at CinemaCon in April. Deadline spoke with Matsuoka about the company’s outlook and strategy for the years ahead.
Deadline: Toho has increased its international activity — has this been part of an overall strategy?
Hiro Matsuoka
Hiro Matsuoka: Yes, overseas opportunities have been part of our long-term growth strategy.
- 5/21/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The first season of Legendary’s MonsterVerse TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ran on Apple TV+ from November into January (you can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here), and while Godzilla was an important figure in that season, it wrapped up with an episode that indicated Kong might be taking the spotlight if there were to be a follow-up. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will indeed be getting a second season – and during an interview with Screen Rant, cast member Anna Sawai said she’s hoping to get to work on season 2 very soon.
When asked for an update on the status of the show, Sawai said, “I can’t tell you anything, because I actually don’t know what’s going on. I literally got the call that it’s going to be renewed,...
When asked for an update on the status of the show, Sawai said, “I can’t tell you anything, because I actually don’t know what’s going on. I literally got the call that it’s going to be renewed,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Apple TV+ today announced that its acclaimed, global hit Monsterverse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, from Legendary Entertainment, has been renewed for a second season.
On the heels of the monstrous success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment. The deal includes a second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt, and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.
“We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.
On the heels of the monstrous success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment. The deal includes a second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt, and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.
“We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.
- 4/11/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Mari Yamamoto and Kurt Russell in the ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ season 1 finale (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Not only will sci-fi/Monsterverse fans get another season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+ has announced multiple Monarch spinoffs are in the works. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has officially been renewed for season two, but doesn’t yet have a targeted premiere date.
Apple TV+’s announcement did not provide details on the number of spinoffs or plots.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” stated Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic,...
Not only will sci-fi/Monsterverse fans get another season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+ has announced multiple Monarch spinoffs are in the works. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has officially been renewed for season two, but doesn’t yet have a targeted premiere date.
Apple TV+’s announcement did not provide details on the number of spinoffs or plots.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” stated Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In the wake of the box office success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the small screen success of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” Legendary is leaning even harder into the Monsterverse that kicked off back in 2014. We’ve learned this afternoon that “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” Season 2 has been officially ordered up for Apple TV+!
Additionally, “Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.”
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” premiered late last year, the first small screen project from the big screen Monsterverse that includes Godzilla, King Kong, and other monsters.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
Additionally, “Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.”
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” premiered late last year, the first small screen project from the big screen Monsterverse that includes Godzilla, King Kong, and other monsters.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
- 4/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.
In addition, Apple has struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment to develop multiple spinoff series set in the so-called Monsterverse. Exact plot details for the spinoffs are being kept under wraps.
“‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The first season of “Monarchy: Legacy of Monsters” starred Kurt and Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe,...
In addition, Apple has struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment to develop multiple spinoff series set in the so-called Monsterverse. Exact plot details for the spinoffs are being kept under wraps.
“‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The first season of “Monarchy: Legacy of Monsters” starred Kurt and Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple is betting bigger on the Godzilla business.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
The Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for a second season.
But that’s only the beginning of the company’s monster-verse plans. Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes multiple spinoffs based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
The past six months have seen a surprising amount of Godzilla content. In addition to Monarch launching in November, Takashi Yamazaki’s acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One debuted in October.
- 4/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has renewed Monarch: Legacy of Monsters from Legendary Entertainment for a second season.
The streamer has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary, which includes the second season of Monarch and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
The streamer has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary, which includes the second season of Monarch and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse.”
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
- 4/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Cj Enm remains majority stakeholder and endeavor a strategic shareholder.
Fifth Season, the producer and financier formerly known as Endeavor Content, has secured a $225m from strategic investment from Toho International.
The US subsidiary of Toho Co, which just released Godzilla Minus One which has grossed $25.6m after two weekends, owns a 25% equity stake in the company.
Cj Enm remains majority stakeholder and Endeavor Group Holdings continues as strategic shareholder.
Cj Enm and Fifth Season will work with Toho to produce global film and TV and participate in content produced in Japan, while Toho’s development and production executives will team with Fifth Season.
Fifth Season, the producer and financier formerly known as Endeavor Content, has secured a $225m from strategic investment from Toho International.
The US subsidiary of Toho Co, which just released Godzilla Minus One which has grossed $25.6m after two weekends, owns a 25% equity stake in the company.
Cj Enm remains majority stakeholder and Endeavor Group Holdings continues as strategic shareholder.
Cj Enm and Fifth Season will work with Toho to produce global film and TV and participate in content produced in Japan, while Toho’s development and production executives will team with Fifth Season.
- 12/12/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Fifth Season has secured a $225 million strategic investment from Japanese entertainment company Toho, Fifth Season co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice and Toho president Hiro Matsuoka announced early on Monday.
The investment gives Toho a 25% equity stake in the company and, according to Fifth Season, empowers the company to continue expanding its broad slate of premium content, leveraging its uniquely integrated business ecosystem and collaborative partnerships with top creators and companies around the world, as well as its focus on inclusion and empowerment. Cj Enm remains Fifth Season’s majority owner, and Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder.
The investment also creates opportunities for collaboration among Cj Enm, Fifth Season and Toho. Cj Enm and Fifth Season will work with Toho to both produce global content and participate in content produced in Japan, while Toho’s development and production executives will team with Fifth Season.
Toho is coming...
The investment gives Toho a 25% equity stake in the company and, according to Fifth Season, empowers the company to continue expanding its broad slate of premium content, leveraging its uniquely integrated business ecosystem and collaborative partnerships with top creators and companies around the world, as well as its focus on inclusion and empowerment. Cj Enm remains Fifth Season’s majority owner, and Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder.
The investment also creates opportunities for collaboration among Cj Enm, Fifth Season and Toho. Cj Enm and Fifth Season will work with Toho to both produce global content and participate in content produced in Japan, while Toho’s development and production executives will team with Fifth Season.
Toho is coming...
- 12/11/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Japanese studio Toho has taken a $225 million stake in Fifth Season, the U.S.-based independent studio known for producing Apple TV+’s hit series Severance and Max’s Tokyo Vice. The new partners unveiled the deal Monday, saying it will allow Fifth Season to “continue expanding its broad slate of premium content.” Korean entertainment giant Cj Enm will retain majority ownership in Fifth Season, while Toho becomes a 25 percent owner and Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder.
The deal was unveiled by Fifth Season Co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice and Toho President Hiro Matsuoka, who said the agreement will create new opportunities for collaboration between Cj Enm, Fifth Season and Toho, while “bolster[ing] the growth of Fifth Season as a major global studio encompassing East and West cultures.” The new partners will further collaborate on both global content and new titles produced in Japan, while “creative...
The deal was unveiled by Fifth Season Co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice and Toho President Hiro Matsuoka, who said the agreement will create new opportunities for collaboration between Cj Enm, Fifth Season and Toho, while “bolster[ing] the growth of Fifth Season as a major global studio encompassing East and West cultures.” The new partners will further collaborate on both global content and new titles produced in Japan, while “creative...
- 12/11/2023
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Japanese studio Toho, producer of current box office hit Godzilla Minus One, is paying $225M to acquire a 25% stake in producer-distributor Fifth Season. The investment is being made through Toho’s U.S. subsidiary, Toho International.
Korea’s Cj Enm remains the majority shareholder in Fifth Season, following an acquisition of 80% of shares made last year, while Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder. Following completion of the deal, Fifth Season will have a valuation of $900M.
Fifth Season declined to comment when asked about the new share of the company’s shareholdings following the transaction. However, it is understood the deal results in a dilution for the current shareholders.
Fifth Season Co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice said the investment would empower the company to continue expanding its slate of premium content, as well as create opportunities for collaboration between Fifth Season, Toho and Cj Enm.
More specifically,...
Korea’s Cj Enm remains the majority shareholder in Fifth Season, following an acquisition of 80% of shares made last year, while Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder. Following completion of the deal, Fifth Season will have a valuation of $900M.
Fifth Season declined to comment when asked about the new share of the company’s shareholdings following the transaction. However, it is understood the deal results in a dilution for the current shareholders.
Fifth Season Co-CEOs Graham Taylor and Chris Rice said the investment would empower the company to continue expanding its slate of premium content, as well as create opportunities for collaboration between Fifth Season, Toho and Cj Enm.
More specifically,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Godzilla fans are eating really well right now. Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise continues to grow as big as their stars, as the first entry started with 2014’s Godzilla, then continued with 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, then 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and finally bringing the gargantuas face-to-face in 2020’s Godzilla vs Kong. Apple TV+ has also recently premiered Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which chronicles the secret agency that investigates and polices the activity of these ancient beasts. Add to that the recent release of the critically and audience-acclaimed Japanese film, Godzilla Minus One, currently in theaters. And this past weekend, Warner Bros. released the trailer for a new Monsterverse film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
While Monarch has already premiered with the father-son star power of Kurt and Wyatt Russell, Apple has now unveiled a trailer for the second half of the season. The official synopsis for the series reads,...
While Monarch has already premiered with the father-son star power of Kurt and Wyatt Russell, Apple has now unveiled a trailer for the second half of the season. The official synopsis for the series reads,...
- 12/4/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Legendary’s MonsterVerse Godzilla TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is set to premiere on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12. (You can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here.) With the premiere date one week away, we’re sharing a couple previews of the show. In the embed above is a promo that gives an inside look at the making of the show, and at the bottom of this article is another promo that offers a preview of the show’s opening credits.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest chapter in Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series, which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the Netflix animated series Skull Island.
The ten episode series is set after “the thunderous battle...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest chapter in Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series, which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the Netflix animated series Skull Island.
The ten episode series is set after “the thunderous battle...
- 11/10/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Legendary’s MonsterVerse Godzilla TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is set to premiere on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12. (You can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here.) We’re now two weeks away from that premiere – but today happens to be Godzilla Day, the anniversary of the release of the original Godzilla movie back in 1954. And to celebrate Godzilla Day, Legendary and AppleTV+ have released (via IGN) a clip from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters‘ opening scene. Scroll down to the bottom of this article to check it out!
Milan Records has also started taking pre-orders for the album release of the score composed by Leopold Ross. Click that pre-order and you’ll also have the chance to listen to the main title music Ross came up with for the show.
Milan Records has also started taking pre-orders for the album release of the score composed by Leopold Ross. Click that pre-order and you’ll also have the chance to listen to the main title music Ross came up with for the show.
- 11/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Apple TV+ has unveiled the full trailer at the New York Comic Con for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.’ The 10-episode series will premiere globally on Friday, November 17 with two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski will star.
The series tells the story of two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to a secretive organization called Monarch. The plot revolves around the aftermath of a battle between Godzilla and the Titans that destroyed San Francisco and revealed the existence of monsters.
The siblings find clues that lead them to the world of monsters and eventually to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who knows something that threatens Monarch. The movie spans...
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski will star.
The series tells the story of two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to a secretive organization called Monarch. The plot revolves around the aftermath of a battle between Godzilla and the Titans that destroyed San Francisco and revealed the existence of monsters.
The siblings find clues that lead them to the world of monsters and eventually to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who knows something that threatens Monarch. The movie spans...
- 10/16/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On Friday at New York Comic Con, Apple TV+ and the creative team behind “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated series, and shared a preview of the expansive new series, based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” executive producers Chris Black and Matt Fraction, executive producer Tory Tunnell, executive producer and director Andy Goddard, casting director Ronna Kress and VFX supervisor Sean Konrad came together for the special conversation and screening at New York Comic Con, moderated by entertainment journalist Scott Mantz.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real,...
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” executive producers Chris Black and Matt Fraction, executive producer Tory Tunnell, executive producer and director Andy Goddard, casting director Ronna Kress and VFX supervisor Sean Konrad came together for the special conversation and screening at New York Comic Con, moderated by entertainment journalist Scott Mantz.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Movie franchises moving to the small screen tend to come with significant caveats, thanks to lower budgets.
Fortunately, no expense was spared in producing the Apple TV+ drama series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a new series based on Legendary's Monserverse.
The official trailer for the highly-anticipated project dropped during a New York Comic-Con panel for the series, and let's just say we're convinced.
The impressive cast includes Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
That's a perfect cast who bring their A-game in the trailer, showcasing a very different world after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans.
With San Francisco pretty much obliterated in that battle, there's a desire for answers about why monsters have become so prominent.
The official logline reads:
"Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and...
Fortunately, no expense was spared in producing the Apple TV+ drama series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a new series based on Legendary's Monserverse.
The official trailer for the highly-anticipated project dropped during a New York Comic-Con panel for the series, and let's just say we're convinced.
The impressive cast includes Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
That's a perfect cast who bring their A-game in the trailer, showcasing a very different world after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans.
With San Francisco pretty much obliterated in that battle, there's a desire for answers about why monsters have become so prominent.
The official logline reads:
"Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and...
- 10/13/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The trailer for Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters not only not offers a good look at Godzilla and other assorted creatures, it also teases that we humans are just kidding ourselves if we believe the Earth belongs to us. Monsters are real, and the top-secret Monarch organization holds the key to combating the threat.
The 10-episode season premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 17, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes follow on Fridays, with the season finale set for January 12, 2024.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars the father and son duo of Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, playing the same character – Lee Shaw – in different decades. Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski also star in season one.
“Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real,...
The 10-episode season premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 17, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes follow on Fridays, with the season finale set for January 12, 2024.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars the father and son duo of Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, playing the same character – Lee Shaw – in different decades. Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski also star in season one.
“Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple TV+ released a fresh look at Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the newest installment in Legendary’s Monsterverse, during a Friday panel presentation at New York Comic Con.
Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, the series is set to premiere globally Nov. 17 with the release of the first two episodes.
Monarch — set in the dual timelines of 1950s and 2010s — picks up primarily after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco. It was a monstrous battle that revealed to humanity a shocking truth: Monsters are real.
The series primarily follows two siblings as they trace their father’s footsteps, uncovering their connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. As they discover more clues, they’re led into an unimaginable world of monsters and down a rabbit hole that connects them to...
Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, the series is set to premiere globally Nov. 17 with the release of the first two episodes.
Monarch — set in the dual timelines of 1950s and 2010s — picks up primarily after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco. It was a monstrous battle that revealed to humanity a shocking truth: Monsters are real.
The series primarily follows two siblings as they trace their father’s footsteps, uncovering their connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. As they discover more clues, they’re led into an unimaginable world of monsters and down a rabbit hole that connects them to...
- 10/13/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York City Comic-Con is officially in full swing, and Apple TV+ is bringing kaiju to the annual celebration of comics, collectibles, anime, and entertainment! Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated series and shared a preview of the expansive new series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premieres globally with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17, on Apple TV+, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12. Get your running shoes on because the new Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer is here!
Today’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer preview introduces new characters to the Legendary Monsterverse, with a mystery to uncover about the secretive agency Monarch. As fresh faces put the pieces together, kaiju stomp and scream their way onto the screen,...
Today’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer preview introduces new characters to the Legendary Monsterverse, with a mystery to uncover about the secretive agency Monarch. As fresh faces put the pieces together, kaiju stomp and scream their way onto the screen,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Og Og, Godzilla, literally rises to the occasion in the full trailer for Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which was revealed at New York Comic-Con on Friday.
Set to premiere globally with its first two episodes on Friday, Nov. 17 (followed by weekly drops through Jan. 12), Monarch: Lom is set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco in the 2014 feature Godzilla, which in turn revealed to the world that monsters (or MUTOs aka Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms) are real.
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Set to premiere globally with its first two episodes on Friday, Nov. 17 (followed by weekly drops through Jan. 12), Monarch: Lom is set after the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco in the 2014 feature Godzilla, which in turn revealed to the world that monsters (or MUTOs aka Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms) are real.
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- 10/13/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Updated, 9 Am: “The world is on fire.” So says Kurt Russell’s Lee Shaw as he tries to save the world from monsters in the official trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Legendary Television’s new live-action series featuring Godzilla and the Titans. The sci-fi drama series premieres Friday, Nov. 17 with two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12. Check out the trailer above.
Previous, Aug. 17: Apple TV+’s upcoming sci-fi drama series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse now has an official title. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is Legendary Television’s new live-action series featuring Godzilla and the Titans. The streamer also unveiled some of the first photos (see above and below) from the 10-episode series.
Co-developed by Chris Black (Severance) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Previous, Aug. 17: Apple TV+’s upcoming sci-fi drama series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse now has an official title. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is Legendary Television’s new live-action series featuring Godzilla and the Titans. The streamer also unveiled some of the first photos (see above and below) from the 10-episode series.
Co-developed by Chris Black (Severance) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
- 10/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ today revealed plans for a towering New York Comic-Con lineup that will include advance screenings, as well as showcase the gifted creative teams, of highly anticipated upcoming series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”; returning and celebrated space drama “For All Mankind”; and, the compelling new drama series “The Changeling.” The news comes of the heels of Apple TV+ becoming the home to some of this year’s most acclaimed sci-fi hits, including “Silo,” “Foundation” and “Invasion.”
Fans heading to New York Comic-Con on this year will be treated to the first screening of the first episode of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” starring Emmy nominee Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski. Additionally, Apple TV+ will screen episode one of the upcoming fourth season of the broadly acclaimed series “For All Mankind” from Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore...
Fans heading to New York Comic-Con on this year will be treated to the first screening of the first episode of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” starring Emmy nominee Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski. Additionally, Apple TV+ will screen episode one of the upcoming fourth season of the broadly acclaimed series “For All Mankind” from Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore...
- 9/19/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and shared that the highly anticipated ten-episode series will premiere globally on Friday, November 17. Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, and starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will debut with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half...
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half...
- 9/9/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Godzilla roars and promises are made that Monarch’s secrets will be exposed in the first teaser trailer for Apple TV+’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The short but packed full of content teaser also revealed the series will premiere on November 17, 2023.
Two episodes of the 10-episode season will be released on November 17th, followed by a new episode every Friday. The sci-fi drama will wrap up on January 12, 2024.
The minute-long teaser and premiere date reveal was accompanied by three new photos featuring Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. Photos of series stars Kurt Russell and his son, Wyatt, were previous released, along with confirmation Wyatt plays his dad at a younger age. Anna Sawai also stars in the much-anticipated Apple TV+ series that delves into Legendary’s Monsterverse.
Chris Black and Matt Fraction co-developed the series and serve as executive producers. Andy Goddard,...
Two episodes of the 10-episode season will be released on November 17th, followed by a new episode every Friday. The sci-fi drama will wrap up on January 12, 2024.
The minute-long teaser and premiere date reveal was accompanied by three new photos featuring Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. Photos of series stars Kurt Russell and his son, Wyatt, were previous released, along with confirmation Wyatt plays his dad at a younger age. Anna Sawai also stars in the much-anticipated Apple TV+ series that delves into Legendary’s Monsterverse.
Chris Black and Matt Fraction co-developed the series and serve as executive producers. Andy Goddard,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and shared that the highly anticipated 10-episode series will premiere globally on Friday, November 17. Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, and starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will debut with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and...
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and...
- 9/8/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Apple TV+ has released a teaser for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.’ The ten-episode series is set to premiere worldwide on November 17.
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski will star.
The series tells the story of two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to a secretive organization called Monarch. The plot revolves around the aftermath of a battle between Godzilla and the Titans that destroyed San Francisco and revealed the existence of monsters.
The siblings find clues that lead them to the world of monsters and eventually to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who knows something that threatens Monarch. The movie spans three generations and explores how life-changing events can have long-lasting effects on our lives.
Hailing from Legendary Television,...
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski will star.
The series tells the story of two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to a secretive organization called Monarch. The plot revolves around the aftermath of a battle between Godzilla and the Titans that destroyed San Francisco and revealed the existence of monsters.
The siblings find clues that lead them to the world of monsters and eventually to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who knows something that threatens Monarch. The movie spans three generations and explores how life-changing events can have long-lasting effects on our lives.
Hailing from Legendary Television,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters promises to be the must-watch TV event of the fall season.
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming Monsterverse series.
The series is based on Legendary's Monsterverse and stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will debut with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking...
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming Monsterverse series.
The series is based on Legendary's Monsterverse and stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will debut with the first two episodes on Friday, November 17, followed by one episode every Friday through January 12.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking...
- 9/8/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Apple TV+’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has released its first teaser trailer.
Apple has also set the premiere date, with the series now set to debut on Nov. 17. The first two episodes will premiere Nov. 17 followed by a new episode every Friday through Jan. 12, 2024.
Watch the teaser trailer below.
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, the 10-episode series follows two siblings find themselves revisiting the past — from present day to 1950s San Francisco in the wake of Godzilla and the Titans’ destructive battle — to uncover the truth behind a secret organization and a world of monsters.
Starring in the show is Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Per the official synopsis, “’Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
Apple has also set the premiere date, with the series now set to debut on Nov. 17. The first two episodes will premiere Nov. 17 followed by a new episode every Friday through Jan. 12, 2024.
Watch the teaser trailer below.
Based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, the 10-episode series follows two siblings find themselves revisiting the past — from present day to 1950s San Francisco in the wake of Godzilla and the Titans’ destructive battle — to uncover the truth behind a secret organization and a world of monsters.
Starring in the show is Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Per the official synopsis, “’Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch.
- 9/8/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Last month, Apple TV+ unveiled several images from their upcoming Godzilla series, while revealing that the show is going to be called Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Now a teaser trailer has arrived online (you can watch it in the embed above), and along with that comes a premiere date announcement – and I’m glad to see that the premiere date is closer than I expected it to be! The first two episodes of the ten episode run will be available to watch as of Friday, November 17th. The remaining eight episodes will be released on a weekly basis, one every Friday, through January 12th.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest chapter in Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series, which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the Netflix animated series Skull Island.
The show is set after “the thunderous battle between...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest chapter in Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series, which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the Netflix animated series Skull Island.
The show is set after “the thunderous battle between...
- 9/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the live-action Apple TV+ series set in the Monsterverse franchise, will unleash its claws this fall.
On Friday, the streamer announced the release date for the upcoming sci-fi show starring Kurt Russell. The first two episodes will premiere Friday, Nov. 17, with a new episode dropping weekly until the finale on Jan. 12.
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Apple TV+ also unveiled a new teaser featuring John Goodman,...
On Friday, the streamer announced the release date for the upcoming sci-fi show starring Kurt Russell. The first two episodes will premiere Friday, Nov. 17, with a new episode dropping weekly until the finale on Jan. 12.
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Apple TV+ also unveiled a new teaser featuring John Goodman,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ has revealed the series title of the highly anticipated sci-fi drama “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. The announcement also includes first-look images including Godzilla as part of the series for the first time. The 10-episode first season stars Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who play the same character, as well as Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
In this epic journey, which follows the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking...
In this epic journey, which follows the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking...
- 8/18/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Godzilla in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ premiering soon on Apple TV+
With the release of the first four photos, we’ve learned a lot more about Apple TV+’s first series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. The series now has an official title: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Apple TV+ also revealed father and son Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell will play the same character in different eras in the 10-episode series.
And the photos also confirm that Godzilla will be part of the series.
In addition to the Russells, Monarch stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. The sci-fi drama was developed by Chris Black and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye). The first two episodes were directed by Matt Shakman (Wandavision).
Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Matt Shakman, Andy Goddard (Carnival Row), Brad Van Arragon (Yellowjackets), Andrew Colville (Severance), and Safehouse Pictures’ Joby Harold...
With the release of the first four photos, we’ve learned a lot more about Apple TV+’s first series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse. The series now has an official title: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Apple TV+ also revealed father and son Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell will play the same character in different eras in the 10-episode series.
And the photos also confirm that Godzilla will be part of the series.
In addition to the Russells, Monarch stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski. The sci-fi drama was developed by Chris Black and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye). The first two episodes were directed by Matt Shakman (Wandavision).
Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Matt Shakman, Andy Goddard (Carnival Row), Brad Van Arragon (Yellowjackets), Andrew Colville (Severance), and Safehouse Pictures’ Joby Harold...
- 8/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple TV+ has offered up some tantalizing details — as well as the first photos — from its upcoming series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse.
For starters, the show now has a title: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. And, as the image at the top of this story shows, Godzilla will very much be part of the series. Additionally, the streamer also revealed the characters — or rather, character, singular — that father and son Kurt and Wyatt Russell will play.
The story of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will span three generations and center on two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch — the kaiju-tracking group featured in Legendary’s Monsterverse films.
The siblings’ research eventually leads them to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Wyatt Russell as a young man in the 1950s and Kurt Russell in the show’s present,...
For starters, the show now has a title: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. And, as the image at the top of this story shows, Godzilla will very much be part of the series. Additionally, the streamer also revealed the characters — or rather, character, singular — that father and son Kurt and Wyatt Russell will play.
The story of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will span three generations and center on two siblings who follow in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch — the kaiju-tracking group featured in Legendary’s Monsterverse films.
The siblings’ research eventually leads them to Army officer Lee Shaw, played by Wyatt Russell as a young man in the 1950s and Kurt Russell in the show’s present,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Monsterverse is expanding.
Apple TV+ announced today the title of its highly anticipated sci-fi drama based on Legendary's Monsterverse as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
It's an excellent title, and we're sure it will be one of the biggest action series in Apple TV+ history.
The cast is also pretty impressive.
Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski are set to star.
"Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch," the official logline reads.
"Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell...
Apple TV+ announced today the title of its highly anticipated sci-fi drama based on Legendary's Monsterverse as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
It's an excellent title, and we're sure it will be one of the biggest action series in Apple TV+ history.
The cast is also pretty impressive.
Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski are set to star.
"Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tracks two siblings following in their father's footsteps to uncover their family's connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch," the official logline reads.
"Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell...
- 8/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Apple TV+ has set a title for its upcoming series from Legendary’s Monsterverse: “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.”
“Monarch” is set in the same universe as the films “Godzilla” (2014), “Kong: Skull Island” (2017), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) and the upcoming sequel “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” Spanning three generations, the series following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.
Chris Black co-developed the series with Matt Fraction, and Matt Shakman directs the first two episodes.
“Monarch” is set in the same universe as the films “Godzilla” (2014), “Kong: Skull Island” (2017), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) and the upcoming sequel “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” Spanning three generations, the series following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows.
Chris Black co-developed the series with Matt Fraction, and Matt Shakman directs the first two episodes.
- 8/17/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
We’ve been following the progress of the Apple TV+ TV series expansion of Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series, and today we have huge new update to share with you. Apple TV+ has officially announced that the title of the show is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters – and along with the title reveal comes the unveiling of a batch of first look images that feature cast members Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, and Godzilla!
We previously heard that Godzilla has a “very important role” in the series.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is set after “the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real” (as seen in Godzilla 2014). The series tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters...
We previously heard that Godzilla has a “very important role” in the series.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is set after “the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking revelation that monsters are real” (as seen in Godzilla 2014). The series tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters...
- 8/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Toho Tombo Pictures will be led by Georgina Pope.
Toho, Japan’s leading film studio, has launched a subsidiary to provide production services for the growing number of international productions filming in the country.
Toho Tombo Pictures has been established as a joint venture with Tokyo-based producer Georgina Pope, one of Japan’s most experienced and well-known bilingual production experts.
At launch, the company will primarily support global entertainment brands seeking to develop features and TV series throughout Japan, but will also offer services to companies producing commercials, documentaries and music videos. It will combine Toho’s production facilities, including Toho Studios,...
Toho, Japan’s leading film studio, has launched a subsidiary to provide production services for the growing number of international productions filming in the country.
Toho Tombo Pictures has been established as a joint venture with Tokyo-based producer Georgina Pope, one of Japan’s most experienced and well-known bilingual production experts.
At launch, the company will primarily support global entertainment brands seeking to develop features and TV series throughout Japan, but will also offer services to companies producing commercials, documentaries and music videos. It will combine Toho’s production facilities, including Toho Studios,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Best known for being at the helm of the Marvel / Disney+ series WandaVision, director Matt Shakman is now gearing up to bring a new version of Marvel’s Fantastic Four to the screen – and in between those two projects, he’s also working on the Apple TV+ TV series expansion of Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series – which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Kong. And while speaking with Collider, Shakman confirmed that Godzilla does play a “very important role” on the show.
When asked about the budget of the show and how much we should expect to see of Godzilla and other Titans, Shakman said, “You always run out of money eventually, even if it’s Harry Potter or Star Wars, Star Trek, Godzilla, you run out of money. But it’s less about carrying out shots, although eventually, you have to do that,...
When asked about the budget of the show and how much we should expect to see of Godzilla and other Titans, Shakman said, “You always run out of money eventually, even if it’s Harry Potter or Star Wars, Star Trek, Godzilla, you run out of money. But it’s less about carrying out shots, although eventually, you have to do that,...
- 2/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Toho International, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s leading film studio Toho Co., has agreed to buy stakes in three animated productions owned by Frederator Network, part of Genius Brands International’s Wow! Unlimited Media.
The deal gives Toho International 50 ownership of two completed series – “Bee and PuppyCat,” and “Bravest Warriors” – and a similar stake in the “Catbug” series that is currently in development as a spin off from “Bravest Warriors.” Deal terms were not disclosed, though Genius Brands described it as “a multimillion-dollar investment.”
The agreement provides a framework for Frederator Network and Toho International to co-produce new content for the properties and to cooperatively develop a global consumer products campaign.
Genius Brands will oversee global distribution and consumer products development for the properties, excluding Asia, which will be handled by Toho International. A dedicated online store for “Bee and PuppyCat” was launched in September 2022, to coincide with the series’ release on Netflix.
The deal gives Toho International 50 ownership of two completed series – “Bee and PuppyCat,” and “Bravest Warriors” – and a similar stake in the “Catbug” series that is currently in development as a spin off from “Bravest Warriors.” Deal terms were not disclosed, though Genius Brands described it as “a multimillion-dollar investment.”
The agreement provides a framework for Frederator Network and Toho International to co-produce new content for the properties and to cooperatively develop a global consumer products campaign.
Genius Brands will oversee global distribution and consumer products development for the properties, excluding Asia, which will be handled by Toho International. A dedicated online store for “Bee and PuppyCat” was launched in September 2022, to coincide with the series’ release on Netflix.
- 1/5/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Oh Baby
The Singapore International Film Festival has added R21 rated biographical film “Baby Queen” to its lineup. The screening will also anchor the festival’s annual fund-raising evening event. The film is directed by Lei Yuan Bin, who previously made “03-Flats” in 2014 and “I Dream of Singapore” which premiered at the 2019 Berlinale. “Baby Queen” is his fifth feature and premiered recently at the Busan International Film Festival 2022.
With her striking Teochew opera-inspired makeup, actor Opera Tang has been making waves on the local drag scene since her debut in 2020. Through intimate vignettes of her personal life, the film chronicles her queer journey: from coming-out as a fledgling drag queen, falling in love, competing in drag pageants, to dressing up her supportive 90-year-old grandma in drag.
“ ‘Baby Queen’ illuminates the struggles and joys of becoming who you want to be, and what it means to carve out a safe space...
The Singapore International Film Festival has added R21 rated biographical film “Baby Queen” to its lineup. The screening will also anchor the festival’s annual fund-raising evening event. The film is directed by Lei Yuan Bin, who previously made “03-Flats” in 2014 and “I Dream of Singapore” which premiered at the 2019 Berlinale. “Baby Queen” is his fifth feature and premiered recently at the Busan International Film Festival 2022.
With her striking Teochew opera-inspired makeup, actor Opera Tang has been making waves on the local drag scene since her debut in 2020. Through intimate vignettes of her personal life, the film chronicles her queer journey: from coming-out as a fledgling drag queen, falling in love, competing in drag pageants, to dressing up her supportive 90-year-old grandma in drag.
“ ‘Baby Queen’ illuminates the struggles and joys of becoming who you want to be, and what it means to carve out a safe space...
- 11/10/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Anders Holm has signed on for a major recurring role in Apple TV+s upcoming live-action Godzilla and the Titans series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise, from Legendary Television, Deadline has confirmed.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled Monsterverse series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Related: 2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
Holm’s role, like the others, is being kept under wraps. He joins previously announced cast Anna Sawai (Pachinko), Ren Watabe (461 Days of Bento), Kiersey Clemons (Hearts Beat Loud), Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown) and Elisa Lasowski.
Matthew Shakman will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer on the series, which is produced for Apple TV+ by Legendary Television...
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled Monsterverse series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
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Holm’s role, like the others, is being kept under wraps. He joins previously announced cast Anna Sawai (Pachinko), Ren Watabe (461 Days of Bento), Kiersey Clemons (Hearts Beat Loud), Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown) and Elisa Lasowski.
Matthew Shakman will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer on the series, which is produced for Apple TV+ by Legendary Television...
- 10/3/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Anders Holm has joined the cast of the live-action Godzilla and the Titans series at Apple in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.
Holm is the latest addition to the the series, joining previously announced cast members Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, Elisa Lasowski, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell and Mari Yamamoto. Character details are being kept under wraps. The show hails from Legendary Television and is a part of the company’s growing Monsterverse franchise.
Per the official description of the series, “Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.”
Holm is best known for co-creating and starring in the hit Comedy Central series “Workaholics,” which...
Holm is the latest addition to the the series, joining previously announced cast members Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, Elisa Lasowski, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell and Mari Yamamoto. Character details are being kept under wraps. The show hails from Legendary Television and is a part of the company’s growing Monsterverse franchise.
Per the official description of the series, “Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.”
Holm is best known for co-creating and starring in the hit Comedy Central series “Workaholics,” which...
- 10/3/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse series – which currently consists of Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Kong – is getting a TV series expansion on Apple TV+… and now Deadline is reporting that Mari Yamamoto, who plays Hana on the Apple TV+ show Pachinko and recently appeared in the Netflix movie Kate, has joined the cast of the untitled Monsterverse show.
Yamamoto’s Monsterverse co-stars will include Kurt Russell (The Thing), Anna Sawai (F9), Kiersey Clemons (Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown), Elisa Lasowski (Versailles), Ren Watabe (461 Days of Bento), and Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).
The Monsterverse series, which is also being referred to as a “Godzilla and Titans” series, is set after the events of the 2014 Godzilla movie and will
explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Yamamoto’s Monsterverse co-stars will include Kurt Russell (The Thing), Anna Sawai (F9), Kiersey Clemons (Zack Snyder’s Justice League), Joe Tippett (Mare of Easttown), Elisa Lasowski (Versailles), Ren Watabe (461 Days of Bento), and Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).
The Monsterverse series, which is also being referred to as a “Godzilla and Titans” series, is set after the events of the 2014 Godzilla movie and will
explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
- 8/19/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Mari Yamamoto has joined the cast of its upcoming Apple Original live-action monster series, a Legendary Television production based on Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Details regarding the character she will portray are under wraps.
Yamamoto will star alongside previously announced series regulars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, Elisa Lasowski, Kurt Russell, and Wyatt Russell.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Emmy Award-nominated director Matthew Shakman will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer on the untitled series, which is produced for Apple TV+ by Legendary Television and executive produced by co-creators Chris Black, who serves as showrunner, and Matt Fraction.
Yamamoto will star alongside previously announced series regulars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, Elisa Lasowski, Kurt Russell, and Wyatt Russell.
Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Emmy Award-nominated director Matthew Shakman will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer on the untitled series, which is produced for Apple TV+ by Legendary Television and executive produced by co-creators Chris Black, who serves as showrunner, and Matt Fraction.
- 8/18/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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Apple TV+ and Legendary Television’s Godzilla series is becoming a (Russell) family affair.
Kurt and Wyatt Russell have been cast in the series, which is set in the world of Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Details on their roles are being kept quiet at the moment.
The father and son join a cast that also includes Pachinko star Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
The untitled series is set the aftermath of the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that decimated San Francisco (as depicted in 2014’s Godzilla, which launched the film franchise). It will follow a family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Chris Black (Outcast, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye) co-created the series, with Black serving as showrunner. Matt Shakman (WandaVision...
Apple TV+ and Legendary Television’s Godzilla series is becoming a (Russell) family affair.
Kurt and Wyatt Russell have been cast in the series, which is set in the world of Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Details on their roles are being kept quiet at the moment.
The father and son join a cast that also includes Pachinko star Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
The untitled series is set the aftermath of the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that decimated San Francisco (as depicted in 2014’s Godzilla, which launched the film franchise). It will follow a family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Chris Black (Outcast, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye) co-created the series, with Black serving as showrunner. Matt Shakman (WandaVision...
- 7/20/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell are the latest additions to the cast of Apple and Legendary’s upcoming live-action series about Godzilla and the Titans.
The father and son duo join previously announced cast members Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski in the show based on Legendary’s growing Monsterverse franchise.
In the show, following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Kurt is a legendary actor known for his roles in films like “Escape from New York” and “Escape from LA,” “The Thing,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Backdraft,” and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” He has also starred in the Quentin Tarantino...
The father and son duo join previously announced cast members Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski in the show based on Legendary’s growing Monsterverse franchise.
In the show, following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
Kurt is a legendary actor known for his roles in films like “Escape from New York” and “Escape from LA,” “The Thing,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Backdraft,” and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” He has also starred in the Quentin Tarantino...
- 7/20/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Kurt Russell hasn’t been on TV for so long that one of his last roles was in the original Hawaii Five-0 in 1977.
The Escape From New York star is now returning to the small screen in Apple’s live-action Godzilla and Titans monster series.
He will be joined by his son Wyatt Russell in the series, which will air on Apple TV+ and is part of Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Wyatt Russell is currently starring in Under the Banner of Heaven alongside Andrew Garfield.
Their roles weren’t divulged, but the pair will star alongside Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Following the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
The Escape From New York star is now returning to the small screen in Apple’s live-action Godzilla and Titans monster series.
He will be joined by his son Wyatt Russell in the series, which will air on Apple TV+ and is part of Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Wyatt Russell is currently starring in Under the Banner of Heaven alongside Andrew Garfield.
Their roles weren’t divulged, but the pair will star alongside Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
Following the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the new reality that monsters are real, the untitled series will explore one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
- 7/20/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell have joined the cast of Apple TV+ and Legendary Television’s live-action monster series, based on the latter company’s MonsterVerse franchise. The father and son duo join previously announced stars Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski.
The as-yet untitled project will pick up following the epic battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco. The spinoff series, revealed to be in the works back in January, will follow one family’s discovery of a legacy that links them to the Monarch, a secret organization featured in previous films.
While the Russells’ character information has yet to be revealed, Sawai will star as former school teacher Cate, Watabe as the curious and intellectual Kentaro, Clemons as a rogue-ish American ex-pat May, Tippett as an office drone with bigger dreams named Tim and Lasowski as skilled operative Duvall.
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The as-yet untitled project will pick up following the epic battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco. The spinoff series, revealed to be in the works back in January, will follow one family’s discovery of a legacy that links them to the Monarch, a secret organization featured in previous films.
While the Russells’ character information has yet to be revealed, Sawai will star as former school teacher Cate, Watabe as the curious and intellectual Kentaro, Clemons as a rogue-ish American ex-pat May, Tippett as an office drone with bigger dreams named Tim and Lasowski as skilled operative Duvall.
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- 7/20/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
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