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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

One of the Best Non-Godzilla/Kong Monster Movies Released In Theaters 13 Years Ago (& the Franchise Deserved Better)

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July 12, 2026

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Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Kaiju cinema is still defined by two towering franchises, and neither is slowing down. Toho is preparing Godzilla Minus Zero for a November 2026 release, following the international success of Godzilla Minus One, while Legendary’s MonsterVerse continues expanding toward Godzilla x Kong: Supernova in 2027. These two lineages have spent decades building the commercial and []

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Related coverage for "One of the Best Non-Godzilla/Kong Monster Movies Released In Theaters 13 Years Ago (& the Franchise Deserved Better)": Ars Technica — Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests. ComicBook.com — Minions Creator Finally Addresses If the Minions Worked for Hitler (And the Answer Is Already Franchise Canon). Polygon — Movies like Obsession: 11 horror films and scary movies to watch next. Variety — ‘Moana’ Review: The First Disney Live-Action Remake That Works 100%. Men's Health — The 51 Best Movies of 2026 So Far (and 57 More We Can't Wait For). DNyuz — ‘Scary Movie 2’ Has a Massive Continuity Problem Hidden in Plain Sight