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May 5, 2014
A new series of movie clips and screenshots for Gareth Edwards Godzilla remake film began streaming on Friday. A clip confirms that the previously shown flying monster is known as a “MUTO” or “Massive Unidentified Terrestial Organism.” Another video shows Godzilla set to do battle with it.
Behind-the-scenes film clips also began streaming on Saturday.
Warner Bros. Pictures also released new stills, including behind-the-scenes shots and more film posters.
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