Welcome to the World of Giant Monsters
Welcome to G-FAN.com, brought to you by Daikaiju Enterprises (DKE), publisher of G-FAN magazine, the world’s only journal devoted to giant movie monsters, especially those hailing from Japan. DKE also hosts the annual convention known as G-FEST, attracting up to 1500 monster fans for a weekend celebration of the genre. In 2004, DKE organized G-TOUR, a voyage to Japan, the land of Godzilla, in celebration of his fiftieth anniversary. If you love Godzilla and other giant monsters from Japan, please explore G-FAN.com, you’ll find much of interest!
J.D. Lees – Editor and Publisher, G-FAN Magazine
G-FEST XVIII finds a “new” venue
G-FEST will be returning to Chicago in 2011 to its familiar stomping grounds, The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare. While new, but unproven facilities had been considered, the desire for stability will bring G-FEST back to the newly renovated hotel that had been its home since 2005. The dates for G-FEST XVIII are July 15th - 17th. Further details will appear here and in upcoming issues of G-FAN Magazine when available.
G-TOUR II in preliminary stages
G-TOUR II is currently in the planning stages, following up on the highly successful first G-TOUR in 2004. The new tour is to take place in the summer of 2011 with a substantially different itinerary compared to the first one. Some highlights include: a Tokyo tour featuring the Godzilla statue in Hibiya, a visit to the Bandai Museum in Mibu, stops at Nagoya and Osaka Castles, and a fireworks display over Lake Biwa. Additional details can be found in the latest issue of G-FAN Magazine. As they develop, further details and information will be posted here, and in upcoming issues of G-FAN.
G-FEST XVII – a great success amidst many changes
Despite the huge challenge and complications brought on by venue and hotel changes, this year’s G-FEST turned out really great. Attendance was comparable to last year’s show, and everything ran quite smoothly, with no major bumps in the road. Special thanks to our guest of honor, and recipient of the Mangled Skyscraper Award Akira Takarada, special guest Robert Scott Field, and special presenters William Tsutsui, and David Kalat. Many thanks and appreciation goes to all those who tirelessly volunteered and assisted at this year’s convention. Finally, a big thank you to all the fans, for participating and having a great time at G-FEST XVII. Look for a detailed review in upcoming issues of G-FAN Magazine.
