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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
At Comic-Con, fans salute 70 years of Godzilla with roars, panels and nostalgia
SAN DIEGO, July 28 — Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans, who celebrated the Japanese monster's 70th anniversary at the pop culture convention Comic-Con. The Japanese studio Toho, which created Godzilla, maintains a calendar of events to celebrate the beast often called the king of monsters, and Comic-Con is on the agenda. Godzilla was born on November 3, 1954 with the launch of the first movie about it, directed by Ishiro Honda. 'I am a very big fan of Godzilla,' said Angela Hill, a teacher who traveled from Arizona to take part in Comic-Con, which this year featured events and displays celebrating Godzilla. One of the world's largest celebrations of pop culture, Comic-Con brings together 130,000 people, many of whom come dressed as wizards, princesses or characters from movies, games or TV series. As the story of Godzilla goes, a prehistoric amphibious beast is awakened and mutated by nuclear bomb testing in the Pacific. It emerges from the sea and attacks Japan in a rage, symbolizing the deadly power of nukes. 'I think because he came from such a historic event—like, a lot of other monsters are just interesting creatures, but they don't hold the grief of a nation,' Hill said, referring to the US nuclear bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. At the pop culture watering hole in San Diego, people lined up to shoot pictures and video with an image of Godzilla, which was also the theme of a panel discussion on Friday that featured Shinji Higuchi, who co-directed a reboot in 2016 called 'Shin Godzilla.' The movie franchise includes nearly 40 films and has spawned hundreds of animated productions about the monster as well as TV series and graphic work. Rooting for him On Saturday the writers Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle signed autographs of their book Godzilla: The First 70 Years, which sold out at Comic-Con. 'It's a rich history,' Ryfle told AFP. 'This is the longest running feature film franchise in cinematic history that's focused on a single, continuous character. It's been around longer than James Bond.' He said the key to its longevity is that Godzilla has evolved over time but stayed faithful to its origins. 'Godzilla has been serious, it's been scary, it's been heroic, it's been funny. But at the same time this is a movie character that's rooted in something that's very real,' Ryfle said. 'And that's the trauma that Japan experienced, both during World War II, and also the trauma of the aftermath of World War II, the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,' he added. He said Honda, who directed the first Godzilla movie, was a veteran who used the film to send a message against war and in particular against nuclear weapons. Michelle Pena, a Godzilla fan who waited in line to get the autograph of the two writers, said part of the monster's charm is how it has changed over the years. 'Good, bad, hero, anti-hero, you know. And I like that,' she said. 'He's not, like, lovable,' she added. 'He's a big dinosaur-looking thing, you know. He's scary. But, like, you really, really find yourself rooting for him.' — AFP
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Rooting for him': Godzilla fans celebrate the monster as it turns 70
SAN DIEGO — Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans, who celebrated the Japanese monster's 70th anniversary at the pop culture convention Comic-Con. The Japanese studio Toho, which created Godzilla, maintains a calendar of events to celebrate the beast often called the king of monsters, and Comic-Con is on the agenda. Godzilla was born on November 3, 1954 with the launch of the first movie about it, directed by Ishiro Honda. 'I am a very big fan of Godzilla,' said Angela Hill, a teacher who traveled from Arizona to take part in Comic-Con, which this year featured events and displays celebrating Godzilla. One of the world's largest celebrations of pop culture, Comic-Con brings together 130,000 people, many of whom come dressed as wizards, princesses or characters from movies, games or TV series. As the story of Godzilla goes, a prehistoric amphibious beast is awakened and mutated by nuclear bomb testing in the Pacific. It emerges from the sea and attacks Japan in a rage, symbolizing the deadly power of nukes. 'I think because he came from such a historic event -- like, a lot of other monsters are just interesting creatures, but they don't hold the grief of a nation,' Hill said, referring to the US nuclear bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. At the pop culture watering hole in San Diego, people lined up to shoot pictures and video with an image of Godzilla, which was also the theme of a panel discussion on Friday that featured Shinji Higuchi, who co-directed a reboot in 2016 called 'Shin Godzilla.' The movie franchise includes nearly 40 films and has spawned hundreds of animated productions about the monster as well as TV series and graphic work. 'Rooting for him' On Saturday the writers Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle signed autographs of their book 'Godzilla: The First 70 Years,' which sold out at Comic-Con. 'It's a rich history,' Ryfle told AFP. 'This is the longest running feature film franchise in cinematic history that's focused on a single, continuous character. It's been around longer than James Bond.' He said the key to its longevity is that Godzilla has evolved over time but stayed faithful to its origins. 'Godzilla has been serious, it's been scary, it's been heroic, it's been funny. But at the same time this is a movie character that's rooted in something that's very real,' Ryfle said. 'And that's the trauma that Japan experienced, both during World War II, and also the trauma of the aftermath of World War II, the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,' he added. He said Honda, who directed the first Godzilla movie, was a veteran who used the film to send a message against war and in particular against nuclear weapons. Michelle Pena, a Godzilla fan who waited in line to get the autograph of the two writers, said part of the monster's charm is how it has changed over the years. 'Good, bad, hero, anti-hero, you know. And I like that,' she said. 'He's not, like, lovable,' she added. 'He's a big dinosaur-looking thing, you know. He's scary. But, like, you really, really find yourself rooting for him.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Godzilla fans fete the monster as it turns 70
Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans, who celebrated the Japanese monster's 70th anniversary at the pop culture convention Comic-Con. The Japanese studio Toho, which created Godzilla, maintains a calendar of events to celebrate the beast often called the king of monsters, and Comic-Con is on the agenda. Godzilla was born on November 3, 1954 with the launch of the first movie about it, directed by Ishiro Honda. "I am a very big fan of Godzilla," said Angela Hill, a teacher who traveled from Arizona to take part in Comic-Con, which this year featured events and displays celebrating Godzilla. One of the world's largest celebrations of pop culture, Comic-Con brings together 130,000 people, many of whom come dressed as wizards, princesses or characters from movies, games or TV series. As the story of Godzilla goes, a prehistoric amphibious beast is awakened and mutated by nuclear bomb testing in the Pacific. It emerges from the sea and attacks Japan in a rage, symbolizing the deadly power of nukes. "I think because he came from such a historic event -- like, a lot of other monsters are just interesting creatures, but they don't hold the grief of a nation," Hill said, referring to the US nuclear bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. At the pop culture watering hole in San Diego, people lined up to shoot pictures and video with an image of Godzilla, which was also the theme of a panel discussion on Friday that featured Shinji Higuchi, who co-directed a reboot in 2016 called "Shin Godzilla." The movie franchise includes nearly 40 films and has spawned hundreds of animated productions about the monster as well as TV series and graphic work. - 'Rooting for him' - On Saturday the writers Ed Godziszewski and Steve Ryfle signed autographs of their book "Godzilla: The First 70 Years," which sold out at Comic-Con. "It's a rich history," Ryfle told AFP. "This is the longest running feature film franchise in cinematic history that's focused on a single, continuous character. It's been around longer than James Bond." He said the key to its longevity is that Godzilla has evolved over time but stayed faithful to its origins. "Godzilla has been serious, it's been scary, it's been heroic, it's been funny. But at the same time this is a movie character that's rooted in something that's very real," Ryfle said. "And that's the trauma that Japan experienced, both during World War II, and also the trauma of the aftermath of World War II, the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki," he added. He said Honda, who directed the first Godzilla movie, was a veteran who used the film to send a message against war and in particular against nuclear weapons. Michelle Pena, a Godzilla fan who waited in line to get the autograph of the two writers, said part of the monster's charm is how it has changed over the years. "Good, bad, hero, anti-hero, you know. And I like that," she said. "He's not, like, lovable," she added. pr/cjc/dw/ksb
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Angela Hill parodies McGregor DM controversy
UFC strawweight veteran Angela Hill, known as 'Overkill,' added her own twist to the ongoing Conor McGregor–Azealia Banks scandal with a humorous post aimed at UFC broadcaster Laura Sanko. On X (formerly Twitter), Hill shared a mock direct message she sent to Sanko that included a photo of herself squatting with a kettlebell hanging between her legs, accompanied by the caption, 'Lifting weights.' The post was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the explicit image Banks alleges McGregor sent her, which reportedly featured a similar pose involving a weight. The parody quickly gained traction among MMA fans and fighters alike. Supporters praised Hill's comedic timing and willingness to poke fun at a viral situation that's otherwise been met with criticism and concern. Comments flooded in, including, 'Lmfao! Well played,' and 'Angela Hill wins the internet.' Lmfao!! Well played — Brian Nicholas (@bizzleBri44) July 14, 2025 I saw this before I saw the Conor shit and was like 'oh that's so sweet Laura and Angela send each other motivational progress pics.' I wish I never learned the context. 😂 — elise blagojevich (@eliseblago) July 14, 2025 Hill, who is scheduled to face Iasmin Lucindo at UFC Vegas 109 on August 9, has built a reputation not only as a seasoned fighter but also as one of the sport's more candid and witty personalities on social media. While neither McGregor nor Sanko have responded publicly to the post, Hill's lighthearted take has added a satirical angle to a controversy that has dominated headlines across MMA circles.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Gran, 68, with horror cough told ‘it's just hay fever' by GP until husband twigged it was incurable cancer – but would you spot the signs?
WHEN Angela Hill noticed she couldn't shift her cough, she booked to see her GP. Feeling breathless and weak, the now 68-year-old was fobbed off and dismissed by medics. Yet in hindsight she says there were other clues - typically put down to ageing - that something was seriously wrong. 5 5 She first saw her GP in June 2018 with a persistent chesty cough. But the 68-year-old was told her symptoms were likely caused by hay fever. "My cough was so horrendous, once I started I couldn't' stop," she tells Sun Health. 'It took my breath away completely and made me feel weak. I sounded like I smoked 50 a day. 'My doctor couldn't find anything wrong with my chest and because of the time of year he said it was probably hay fever. "But I'd never suffered from it, didn't have any allergies and didn't have other hay symptoms such as sneezing or itchy, red eyes. 'In hindsight, there were other signs something was seriously wrong. "I had a tiredness I couldn't shake and a mouth full of ulcers, but it took four visits to the doctor before I was given blood tests. 'I really pushed for tests with my doctor and I am so glad I did – it meant I had an early diagnosis and probably saved my life.' In March 2019, after blood tests and an X-ray at Corbett Hospital in Stourbridge, Angela was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer that occurs in the bone marrow. What is myeloma? The disease affects around 33,000 people in the UK. 'When the doctor said I had myeloma, I didn't know what it was and I couldn't really take it in,' she said. 'It was my husband who twigged it was cancer. "When you hear those words you just think that's the end but my consultant explained while it was incurable it was treatable. 5 5 "I told him I had young grandsons and I wanted to see them in big school.' Thankfully, Angela's cancer was caught early. In fact, her disease levels were so low that she didn't need treatment straight away. She said: 'For a year I led a relatively normal life, I just needed to get my blood tested regularly. "Because I had been persistent with the doctor my cancer was caught early and it hadn't had a chance to do too much bone damage like it can with a later diagnosis.' Unlike many cancers, myeloma won't manifest through a lump or tumour. According to Myeloma UK - the charity supporting people affected by the disease and funding research into treatments - the cancer can be difficult to detect as symptoms are often linked to general ageing or minor conditions. Instead, the cancer affects bone marrow - the spongy material found in the centre of larger bones - in the spine, skull, pelvis, rib cage, long bones of the arms and legs, as well as the shoulders and hips. A build-up of abnormal blood plasma cells in the bone marrow will release large amounts of an antibody called a paraprotein, and cause symptoms such as pain, fatigue, recurring infections and bone disease that causes bones to fracture more easily. Over a third of people with myeloma see a GP at least three times before getting a diagnosis, and around a quarter have to wait more than 10 months before they're diagnosed. Making the most of life Angela, retired retail assistant, eventually began chemotherapy in June 2020, 15 months after her diagnosis. The gran grappled with chemo side effects such as fatigue and a chance in taste. But seven months of treatment kept her cancer at bay. In July 2022, she had a stem cell transplant at Russell Hospital in Dudley, which involved removing stem cells from her body and having them transplanted back in after cancer cells were removed. This reduced Angela's cancer so it was almost untraceable. She says: 'With myeloma you know that it will keep coming back so you have to make the most of the time you have. 'After the stem cell transplant I was lucky to have almost a year without any treatment. "My husband and I did lots of walking, went on caravan holidays and of course made the most of the time with our sons and grandsons.' She became grateful for support from Myeloma UK, saying: 'The website had so much information about myeloma written in a way that was easy-to-understand and made it less scary. 'I used the forums to ask people questions about chemotherapy and it was reassuring to know I wasn't going through it alone.' In October 2023, Hill's cancer levels increased and she was put on a clinical trial called Excaliber, which consists of three drugs iberdomide, dexamethasone and daratumumab. She said: 'I am so happy to be on the trial. I have had some side effects like putting on weight, but if it keeps me living longer I can deal with that." Get checked Angela is now making the most of life, spending time with her husband Wallace, 73, as well as her sons and grandsons. She's now raising awareness of the signs of myeloma and urging people to be persistent in seeing their GP about unusual symptoms. She said: 'The one thing I want to get across is the importance of an early diagnosis as it means you could live a relatively normal life. 'My myeloma hasn't stopped us doing things – we go walking, lunch with friends and go to beautiful places in our caravan. I live a good life. 'But I want to encourage anyone with strange symptoms to be persistent with your GP. "If you have been feeling tired, have unexplained back or rib pain or unexplained weight loss, anything that is unusual, follow your gut and press to be taken seriously. 'And if you are diagnosed, know that there is loads of support out there from charities like Myeloma UK, whether that's getting the right information, having someone to talk to who knows what you are going through or simply knowing there is someone always in your corner fighting for research, treatments and awareness.'
