The kaiju version of..."The Notebook"???

OK, we definitely weren't expecting this. A bunch of pictures got released today that apparently came from the set of what's being called the Japanese version of the beloved romantic tragedy film "The Notebook". Except it stars kaiju, and takes place in Southern California. And who's in it but our old friends Godzilla and King Ghidorah.

From the looks of the background, it appears that the movie is being shot somewhere in Elysian Park in L.A. If genuine, this is definitely the most unusual twist ever put on a monster flick.

There are obviously a lot of questions surrounding this apparent project. For starters, just what kind of love story is this? Is it a pairing, or a foursome? Is it a transgender tokusatsu one, a LGBTQ kaiju one, or what? King Ghidorah has never been 100% straight (if you'll forgive the pun) about their sexuality in the press, so this could get quite interesting.

BTW, don't go looking for the swing these two were chumming it up on. Word says that it was destroyed during production when Godzilla accidentally let fly a nuclear pulse. That's some awfully potent gas you've got, big guy.

No word yet on any release date, but they're no doubt looking for some buzz at Cannes. We of course will keep you posted.

Behind the scenes at a photo session

GK: I’m telling you, man, a buddy pic makes sense for both of us!

GZ: Since when? I’m the A-lister here! What do I gain having you as an equal?

GK: Uh, just some classic on-screen chemistry pairing, like Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, or Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy…

GZ: Hah—try Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito! (Ah-nold accent): That’s right, little robot man! This photo session is stupid. Why the hell did I agree to this?

GK: Are you kidding? Do you see how great we look together? Don’t you see that crossover appeal? That international audience?

GZ: …

DIRECTOR: Guys, guys, look…I know we’ve all been stressed like crazy because of lockdown—

GZ: Speak for yourself, little human. I don’t do stress. I cause stress.

DIRECTOR: Yes, I’ve noticed that. However, we’re losing light, and the Sun isn’t union. So…

G & G: All right, all right.

GK: Think about it.

GZ: I’ll talk to Sidney about it.

L.A.'s parks have re-opened - King Ghidorah in Elysian Park

The parks in L.A. have just been re-opened, and true to form, King Ghidorah has returned to one of their favorite spots. It’s one of the city’s many hidden little gems—the secret swing that overlooks Elysian Park. It's far away from just about everything up in the hillsides, so few were coming up there to begin with, even before the lockdown. Only the locals know about this place, and they keep their mouths shut, which makes it an ideal getaway spot for a kaiju looking to relax. 

(That is, as long as that fraying rope holds out.)