Best known to tokusatsu fans as Ultraman’s alter ego Jack Shindo in Ultraman: Towards the Future (a.k.a. Ultraman Great), Dore Kraus is an American who began his acting career in Australia and eventually returned to the States where he is now working in the wine business. Having appeared as a special guest at John Rocco … Continue reading FLYING TOWARD THE FUTURE! Actor Dore Kraus on His Turn as Ultraman!
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RAISING KANE! Actor Kane Kosugi on His Tokusatsu Roles!
Master martial artist Kane Kosugi has enjoyed a prolific film career in both Japan and the United States. Having appeared in films like Cat’s Eye (1997), Zero Woman (1995), DOA: Dead Or Alive (2006), and Pray for Death (1985), Mr. Kosugi has entertained audiences on both sides of the Pacific with his martial arts prowess … Continue reading RAISING KANE! Actor Kane Kosugi on His Tokusatsu Roles!
THE YOUNG GAL! Actress Machiko Naka Answers Questions About Her Toho Days!
Machiko Naka, born on October 12, 1936, is an accomplished actress who has appeared in many Toho films throughout the years. She was a regular actress in the popular Young Guy series and appeared in such movies as the Crazy Cats film Las Vegas Free-for-All and Battle of Okinawa (directed by Kihachi Okamoto). Godzilla fans know … Continue reading THE YOUNG GAL! Actress Machiko Naka Answers Questions About Her Toho Days!
ULTRA-DIRECTOR! Kengo Kaji on His Career at Tsuburaya Pro and Beyond!
Kengo Kaji is one of Japan’s most prolific and celebrated writers of manga. However, it’s his involvement with Ultraman and other tokusatsu projects that fascinate kaiju fans on both sides of the Pacific. Mr. Kaji directed episodes of Ultraman Max (2005-06), Ultraman Mebius (2006-07), and Ultraseven X (2007), as well as Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster … Continue reading ULTRA-DIRECTOR! Kengo Kaji on His Career at Tsuburaya Pro and Beyond!
YURIKO HISHIMI REFLECTS ON ‘ULTRA SEVEN’ AND GODZILLA! The Actress Who Played Anne Yuri Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Ultra Seven’!
Yuriko Hishimi would be best known to Japanese monster movie fans as Tomoko Tomoe (the martial arts expert) in Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) and as Anne Yuri in the original Ultra Seven (1967-68) series. In 2008, Ms. Hishimi, in an interview translated by totorom, answered Brett Homenick's questions. Vantage Point Interviews proudly presents this interview in celebration of … Continue reading YURIKO HISHIMI REFLECTS ON ‘ULTRA SEVEN’ AND GODZILLA! The Actress Who Played Anne Yuri Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Ultra Seven’!
GORO MUTSUMI REDUX! A Second Interview with the Godzilla Series Villain!
Goro Mutsumi is an actor who is well-known to G-fans as the alien leader in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) and Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975). Mr. Mutsumi's other genre credits include the Toho sci-fi epics The War in Space (as another alien leader!) and Espy (1974). He also co-starred in the Tsuburaya Productions television series Fireman (1973). … Continue reading GORO MUTSUMI REDUX! A Second Interview with the Godzilla Series Villain!
WHEN ULTRA WAS NOT ENOUGH! Actor Nick Curror on ‘Space Warriors 2000’!
Space Warriors 2000 (1985) was an illegitimate Ultraman movie produced by Thai director Sompote Saengduenchai (a.k.a. Sompote Sands) and Dick Randall, a low-budget film producer responsible for a great number of Z-grade horror and exploitation movies. The film itself was made up from footage taken from Sands’ The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army … Continue reading WHEN ULTRA WAS NOT ENOUGH! Actor Nick Curror on ‘Space Warriors 2000’!
FROM ‘ULTRA SEVEN’ TO THE OLYMPICS! Terry Farnsworth on His Acting Career in Japan and Beyond!
Fans of the superhero series Ultra Seven (1967-68) from Tsuburaya Productions should know the name Melvin Webb. In episodes 14 and 15 of the series, Melvin Webb is a Secret Service agent sent to Kobe, Japan, to help keep the Earth safe from King Joe and his evil alien forces. In this interview, we will … Continue reading FROM ‘ULTRA SEVEN’ TO THE OLYMPICS! Terry Farnsworth on His Acting Career in Japan and Beyond!
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