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King Kong (Toho), King Kong
King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional giant kaiju, monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in King Kong (franchise), various media since 1933. The character has since become an international King Kong in popular culture, pop culture icon,Erb, Cynthia, 1998, ''Tracking King Kong: A Hollywood Icon in World Culture'', Wayne State University Press, . appearing in several movies, comics, video games and television series. His first appearance was in the novelization of the 1933 film ''King Kong (1933 film), King Kong'' from RKO Pictures, with the film premiering a little over two months later. A sequel quickly followed that same year with ''Son of Kong, The Son of Kong'', featuring Little Kong. The Japanese film company Toho later produced ''King Kong vs. Godzilla'' (1962), featuring a giant Kong battling Toho's Godzilla, and ''King Kong Escapes'' (1967), a film loosely based on Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment, Rankin/Bass' ''The King Kong Show'' (1966â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Kong (franchise)
''King Kong'' is an American Monster movie, monster media franchise that consists of thirteen films, as well as Television show, television, novels, comic books, video games, attractions, and other Product (business), merchandise. The franchise is centered on King Kong, a giant ape living on a primordial island inhabited by prehistoric creatures. The original film ''King Kong (1933 film), King Kong'' was co-directed by Merian C. Cooper (creator of the character) and Ernest B. Schoedsack and was released on March 2, 1933; it was a box office success, despite opening during the Great Depression. The film's stop motion effects by Willis H. O'Brien revolutionized special effects, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry worldwide. Twelve films have followed since the franchise's 1933 debut, with Kong typically serving as a benevolent and, at times, violent protagonist. Ownership over each film varies since Kong was licensed to various studios, but the original 1933 film and its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
