Question 1

Why was Mothra included as a star in this Godzilla film?

Accepted Answer

A poll showed Mothra was the most popular monster among women, who made up the bulk of movie-going audiences, so she was included to appeal to that demographic.

Question 2

What surprising visitor was on set during the first day of special effects filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Tim Burton was on the film-set during the first day of special effects filming while on a trip to Japan.

Question 3

How did original Godzilla director Ishirô Honda feel about the Heisei-era films?

Accepted Answer

Ishirô Honda felt the Heisei films were lacking imagination, commenting that if they continued making Godzilla films like they were, 'the meaning of Godzilla will be greatly diminished.'

Question 4

What was the original concept for this film before it became 'Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth'?

Accepted Answer

The film's origin went back to 1990 with the concept 'Mothra Vs. Bagan,' which would include battles across Asia in places like Shanghai and Bangkok.

Question 5

What three-way battle for Earth unfolds in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mothra's dark counterpart Battra emerges to eliminate humanity, Mothra is called to battle Battra, and Godzilla awakens from hibernation, creating a three-way battle for Earth.

Question 6

Why was Mothra included as a star in this Godzilla film?

Accepted Answer

A poll showed Mothra was the most popular monster among women, who made up the bulk of movie-going audiences, leading to her inclusion to appeal to that demographic.

Question 7

What surprising visitor was on set during the first day of special effects filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Tim Burton was on the film-set during the first day of special effects filming while on a trip to Japan.

Question 8

How did director Ishirô Honda feel about the Heisei-era Godzilla films like this one?

Accepted Answer

Ishirô Honda felt the Heisei films were lacking imagination, commenting that if they continued making films where Godzilla simply comes to Japan, the meaning of Godzilla would be greatly diminished.

Question 9

Why don't the characters react with much surprise to the appearance of monsters like Mothra and Battra?

Accepted Answer

Director Takao Okawara explained that it's a monster movie, so of course it has monsters in it, justifying the lack of surprise.

Question 10

What was the original concept for this film before it became 'Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth'?

Accepted Answer

The film's origin went back to 1990 with the concept 'Mothra Vs. Bagan,' which would include battles across Asia in places like Shanghai and Bangkok.

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