The 1961 movie Mothra from Toho Studios was part of the company’s initiative to expand its universe of giant monsters, which had up to that point introduced Godzilla, Anguirus, Rodan, and Varan.

Mothra was the third major addition to the Toho Studios' giant-monster stable after Godzilla and Rodan, and the first female beast in the series. The creature begins Ishiro Honda's entertaining ...

But Mothra is the undisputed Queen. The giant moth-like monster first appeared in the 1961 Toho film ‘Mothra’ and is among the most popular kaiju in the ‘Godzilla’ franchise.

Based on the 1961 Japanese sci-fi film classic “Mothra,” the School of Ballet’s production tells a thrilling tale of discovery, danger, pursuit, and ultimate redemption in a world where ...

Mothra has long held a place in the “Kaiju-Verse” with Godzilla. First appearing in 1961 with her own self-titled picture, the giant moth has been in combat with the lizard king as well as ...

The Godzilla-Mothra imbroglio wasn't the first time these two had courted trouble. Godzilla had already been around for a decade, rising from the sea in the 1954 film Godzilla to ravage the ...

Since much of the film’s imagery can be traced directly back to Honda’s lesser-seen 1961 original, Mothra, we need to take a step back.

"For whatever reason, we like them.” The battle continues Thursday night when RiffTrax takes on one of the true giants of the genre, 1961's "Mothra." ...

Based on “Mothra,” the 1961 Japanese Sci-fi film classic, the ballet will perform on June 9 and 10 at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center.