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Take a look at some early storyboards of this chase sequence that introduces us to Skull Island for the first time.
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Monarch Titan Profile: Kong
Classification: Titanus Kong
Height: 104 ft (and growing)
Notes:
- worshipped by the Iwi as a god
- analysis of bone structure and tooth growth suggests
he's an adolescent
- the last of his kind
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Classification: Titanus Kong
Height: 104 ft (and growing)
Notes:
- worshipped by the Iwi as a god
- analysis of bone structure and tooth growth suggests
he's an adolescent
- the last of his kind
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The opening title sequence is once again created by Kyle Cooper. It takes the audiencefrom 1944-1973. Between the real historical clips are little insights into Monarch's founding and growth over the years, culminating in the discovery of Skull Island.
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Did you catch Bill Randa's classified memo on screen? Here's his full report on "florafauna", a previously undiscovered classification of terrestrial life that he proposes may be found on Skull Island.
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Monarch Personnel File: Bill Randa
Occupation: Senior Monarch Official
Notes:
- Survivor of the U.S.S. Lawton incident in 1943
- An early proponent of the Hollow Earth Theory
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Occupation: Senior Monarch Official
Notes:
- Survivor of the U.S.S. Lawton incident in 1943
- An early proponent of the Hollow Earth Theory
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Monarch Personnel File: Houston Brooks
Occupation: Seismologist
Notes: Recruited to join Monarch by Bill Randa, who was impressed with his thesis on the Hollow Earth
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Occupation: Seismologist
Notes: Recruited to join Monarch by Bill Randa, who was impressed with his thesis on the Hollow Earth
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Take a closer look at the satellite images that prompted the discovery of Skull Island, as well as the classified mission authorization file for the expedition into the unknown.
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Bill Randa is the only survivor of a mysterious attack on a naval ship called the U.S.S. Lawton in 1943. Who, or what, do you think attacked the ship?
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During development, there were several different conceptual iterations of the Sky Devils' logo before settling on the final one in the film.
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Monarch Surveillance File: Preston Packard
Occupation: Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Division: 1st Aviation Brigade, 3rd Assault Helicopter Company known as 'The Sky Devils'
Notes: Postponed retirement from military service to accept Skull Island mission.
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Occupation: Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Division: 1st Aviation Brigade, 3rd Assault Helicopter Company known as 'The Sky Devils'
Notes: Postponed retirement from military service to accept Skull Island mission.
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Monarch Surveillance File: James Conrad
Occupation: Tracker, Former SAS Officer
Areas of Expertise:
- Tactical Combat
- Jungle Warfare
- Weapons specialist
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Occupation: Tracker, Former SAS Officer
Areas of Expertise:
- Tactical Combat
- Jungle Warfare
- Weapons specialist
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Monarch Suveillance File: Mason Weaver
Occupation: Photojournalist
Notes: Recruited to Monarch following the Skull Island expedition
Occupation: Photojournalist
Notes: Recruited to Monarch following the Skull Island expedition
Hidden connection: Jerry, the voice on the phone with Weaver, is played by Thomas Middleditch who later starred in the Monsterverse as Sam Coleman in Godzilla: King of The Monsters. Could there be a connection between the two Middleditch characters?
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Monarch Surveillance File: The Sky Devils
- Major Jack Chapman
- Warrant Officer Glen Mills
- Specialist Joe Reles
- Captain Earl Cole
- Warrant Officer Reg Slivko
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- Major Jack Chapman
- Warrant Officer Glen Mills
- Specialist Joe Reles
- Captain Earl Cole
- Warrant Officer Reg Slivko
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. @brielarson is a real photographer herself, and brought her vintage Canon AE-1, the first camera she ever had as a child, to set to shoot real photos through the eyes of her character. Take a look at some of "Mason Weaver's" real photos from Skull Island: https://bit.ly/34FCShk
. @SamuelLJackson brings back one of his iconic lines here: "Hold on to your butts!"
Which classic monster movie is this line from?
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Which classic monster movie is this line from?
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If Skull Island was a battle royale video game, which part of the island are you choosing to drop in on?
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"Is that a monkey?"
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Is that a monkey?!
. @vogtroberts is a video game fanatic and brought many gaming influences with him to Skull Island. In fact, the 360 shot that circles around Kong was inspired by Resident Evil.
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What's cooler? Punching a helicopter or throwing a tree through the windshield?
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The scenes on Skull Island were shot on location in Vietnam, Hawaii, and Australia.
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A literary influence for Bill Randa's character is Captain Ahab from Moby Dick. Randa similarly becomes obsessed with finding creatures after a life-changing encounter.
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Superspecies Profile: Sker Buffalo
Classification: Megafauna Predation: Herbivorous
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Classification: Megafauna Predation: Herbivorous
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Superspecies Profile: Mother Longlegs
Classification: Florafauna
Height: 18-23 FT Predation: Carnivorous
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Classification: Florafauna
Height: 18-23 FT Predation: Carnivorous
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Monarch Surveillance File: Hank Marlow
Occupation: Fighter Pilot
Notes:
- Stranded on Skull Island for almost 30 years after being shot down during WWII
- Ally of the Iwi tribe
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Occupation: Fighter Pilot
Notes:
- Stranded on Skull Island for almost 30 years after being shot down during WWII
- Ally of the Iwi tribe
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Superspecies Profile: Mire Squid
Classification: Megalopod Size: 90-110 FT
Predation: Omnivorous
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Classification: Megalopod Size: 90-110 FT
Predation: Omnivorous
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This shot is a reference to the film Oldboy. It is also the moment we realize that epic monster fights like these are just Kong’s routine way of making breakfast.
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More information on the Iwi and their village is revealed in the Skull Island: Birth of Kong comic which follows the first return expedition to the island in 1995.
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The Wanderer is the name of the abandoned ship in which the Iwi have built their temple in this scene. The name of the ship is a nod to the name of the ship from the original 1933 King Kong.
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Hank Marlow’s jacket has a few easter eggs on it: among them are nods to Akira, Dr. Steve Brule, and Taxi Driver.
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Superspecies Profile: Skullcrawler
Classification: Destroyer
Height: 12-95 FT
Predation: Hypervore
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Classification: Destroyer
Height: 12-95 FT
Predation: Hypervore
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Marlow's makeshift boat made of salvaged plane parts is named "The Gray Fox" which is a nod to the Metal Gear video game series.
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Would you rather be in the forest with the Mother Longlegs or in the water with the Mire Squid?
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Kong is 104ft tall in the film, the biggest Kong in Hollywood history. And just when you thought he couldn't get any bigger…he's still growing.
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Superspecies Profile: Spore Mantis
Classification: Florafauna Height: Up to 50 FT
Predation: Carnivorous
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Classification: Florafauna Height: Up to 50 FT
Predation: Carnivorous
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James Conrad and Hank Marlow are named after "Heart of Darkness" author Joseph Conrad, and the novel's main character, Marlow. Apocalypse Now, one of the key film inspirations for Kong: Skull Island, was loosely based off of "Heart of Darkness."
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Superspecies Profile: Leafwing
Classification: Florafauna
Wingspan: 3-5 FT
Predation: Omnivorous
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Classification: Florafauna
Wingspan: 3-5 FT
Predation: Omnivorous
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. @vogtroberts wanted to insert video game-like shots into the film, like this frame that mimics the style of first-person shooters.
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Kong is the last of his kind after he was orphaned, literally born into battle. This story and his origins as Skull Island's Apex Titan are detailed in the Skull Island: Birth of Kong comic.
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The design of the Skullcrawler had many influences, including the two-legged lizard from the 1933 King Kong, Sachiel from Neon Genesis Evangelion, No-Face from Spirited Away and Cubone from Pokémon.
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More of @whoiszid's stunning artwork depicting Kong's backstory from the Skull Island: Birth of Kong comic series.
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Monarch Superspecies Profile: Skull Devil
Classification: Alpha Skullcrawler
Height: 95 feet
Behavior: Destroyer
Notes:
-The Iwi refuse to speak its name
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Classification: Alpha Skullcrawler
Height: 95 feet
Behavior: Destroyer
Notes:
-The Iwi refuse to speak its name
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Kong attempting to pry open the Skullcrawler's mouth in this scene is a nod to the iconic finishing movie the original King Kong used on the T-Rex in the 1933 film.
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This specific shot was influenced by a standoff between two gunslingers in old Westerns. Who do you think would be quicker with a 6-shooter?
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What a swing! What position would Kong play in baseball?
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How does Kong's finishing move compare to Godzilla's in the previous film?
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Houston Brooks, played here by Corey Hawkins, becomes a key recurring character in the Monsterverse, appearing in the Skull Island: Birth of Kong comics, the Godzilla: Aftershock graphic novel, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, played by @JOEtheMORTON.
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Say goodbye to Kong! For now…
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Will Britain, playing Marlow's son here, is the same actor who played young Marlow in the film's opening sequence.
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Don't forget to stay tuned until the end of the credits!
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Houston Brooks isn't the only one to become a key Monarch figure after the events of the movie. Eagle-eyed fans may notice an older James Conrad among the Monarch personnel in some panels of Godzilla: Aftershock.
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Hey, these guys (and lady) look familiar! Want to see them in action? Join us next week!
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Thank you for joining us for our #MonsterverseWatchalong of @kongskullisland! Don't forget to tune in next week for Godzilla: King fo the Monsters!
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