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G-Fest, often typeset as G-FEST, is an annual convention devoted to the Godzilla film franchise and other kaiju (literally strange beast, also the name of the genre of Japanese giant monster movies) franchises such as Gamera and the Ultra Series. G-Fest is staged by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd., and G-Fan magazine. It regularly features panels, contests, and theatrically screened films of interest to fans of Japanese monsters. G-Fest was founded in 1994 by , publisher of G-Fan magazine and the G-Fan website, and the late .

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  • G-Fest, often typeset as G-FEST, is an annual convention devoted to the Godzilla film franchise and other kaiju (literally strange beast, also the name of the genre of Japanese giant monster movies) franchises such as Gamera and the Ultra Series. G-Fest is staged by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd., and G-Fan magazine. It regularly features panels, contests, and theatrically screened films of interest to fans of Japanese monsters. Actors, directors, special effects technicians, and other famous people who worked on Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera, and other kaiju movies in Japan are frequent guests at G-Fest. Often, the major guest is honored with the coveted "Mangled Skyscraper Award" for their lasting contributions to the kaiju genre. G-Fest was founded in 1994 by , publisher of G-Fan magazine and the G-Fan website, and the late . G-Fest features a Dealer's Room, a costume parade, a model show and competition, and a fan film competition. Other popular activities are film screenings (held at the Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge, Illinois) video game tournaments, children's activities, and autograph sessions. G-Fest also raises money for charitable causes. In May 2020, Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd. made the decision to cancel G-Fest for the first time in its 27-year history due to restrictions on large gatherings imposed by Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its initial 27th annual convention was to be moved to the future date of July 2021, but was cancelled again, due to the continuing effect of COVID-19. (en)
  • La G-Fest, spesso scritta come G-FEST, è una convention annuale dedicata ai film del franchise Godzilla e agli altri kaijū (letteralmente strana bestia, che è anche il nome del genere dei film giapponesi con mostri giganti) come Gamera. La G-Fest è organizzata dalla e dalla rivista . Nel corso di essa hanno luogo concorsi e sono proiettati film per gli appassionati di mostri giapponesi. Attori, registi, tecnici specializzati e altri personaggi famosi che hanno lavorato su Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera e altri film di kaiju in Giappone sono ospiti frequenti al G-Fest. Spesso, l'ospite d'onore è onorato con il "Mangled Skyscraper Award" per i suoi contributi duraturi al genere kaiju. La G-Fest venne creata da , editore della rivista G-Fan e del sito web di G-Fan, e da . L'attore frequenta regolarmente la G-Fest come ospite e traduttore. La G-Fest dispone di una Dealer's Room, una sfilata di costumi, un model show e una competizione fan film. Altre attività popolari sono le proiezioni cinematografiche (tenute al di Rosemont, Illinois), tornei di videogiochi, attività per bambini e le sessioni di autografi. G-Fest inoltre raccoglie soldi per cause caritative. (it)
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  • G-Fest, often typeset as G-FEST, is an annual convention devoted to the Godzilla film franchise and other kaiju (literally strange beast, also the name of the genre of Japanese giant monster movies) franchises such as Gamera and the Ultra Series. G-Fest is staged by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd., and G-Fan magazine. It regularly features panels, contests, and theatrically screened films of interest to fans of Japanese monsters. G-Fest was founded in 1994 by , publisher of G-Fan magazine and the G-Fan website, and the late . (en)
  • La G-Fest, spesso scritta come G-FEST, è una convention annuale dedicata ai film del franchise Godzilla e agli altri kaijū (letteralmente strana bestia, che è anche il nome del genere dei film giapponesi con mostri giganti) come Gamera. La G-Fest è organizzata dalla e dalla rivista . Nel corso di essa hanno luogo concorsi e sono proiettati film per gli appassionati di mostri giapponesi. La G-Fest venne creata da , editore della rivista G-Fan e del sito web di G-Fan, e da . L'attore frequenta regolarmente la G-Fest come ospite e traduttore. (it)
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