Dragonball, a live movie? |
 Nov 25 2007, 08:51 PM
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There are rumors, saying that theres a movie coming out in 2009 of Dragonball Z.
 I just hope they don't ruin it.. Hmm.. that would be cool. What do you think? This post has been edited by superstitious: May 13 2008, 03:40 PM
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May 13 2008, 05:50 PM
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 Quincy Group: Member Posts: 872 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 23,613 |
I have to note that while the anime is obviously Japanese, that doesn't necessarily make the characters as such.
1) Goku is an alien. Born from the planet Vegeta, the home of the Saiyans, Goku was sent to Earth in a very Superman fashion. Technically he cannot be asian. He could very well be similar to any race on Earth, since he clearly resembles a human in every way. 2) Bulma has blue hair. Asians characteristically have dark hair. More to the point, her and her father's company, Capsule Corps, is located in "West City" which could be interpreted as a western city, IE American. However Asia and America don't really exist in the Dragonball world. So differing characters by race is pointless. |
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May 13 2008, 05:56 PM
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 yo yo yiggidy yo. Group: Official Member Posts: 1,606 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,591 |
wow, they're going to ruin it, dragonball is a classic. and how the hell are they not going to cast the characters at least asian-looking? wtf.
this better be good, i would actually spend money for this movie. i love love love dragonball. and i actually want to see piccolo. hahaa. 
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May 13 2008, 06:05 PM
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 Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
QUOTE(ThunderEvermore @ May 13 2008, 05:50 PM)  I have to note that while the anime is obviously Japanese, that doesn't necessarily make the characters as such. 1) Goku is an alien. Born from the planet Vegeta, the home of the Saiyans, Goku was sent to Earth in a very Superman fashion. Technically he cannot be asian. He could very well be similar to any race on Earth, since he clearly resembles a human in every way. 2) Bulma has blue hair. Asians characteristically have dark hair. More to the point, her and her father's company, Capsule Corps, is located in "West City" which could be interpreted as a western city, IE American. However Asia and America don't really exist in the Dragonball world. So differing characters by race is pointless. The "Asian" thing isn't what's bothering me. I've seen that actor, he was the kid from Lost that hoodwinked Locke (if you remember the episode... Locke was living with the pot farmers). He's just not at all Goku to me. My problem is with the choice overall, not the particular continent that the actor is from, if that makes sense. The same thing with Bulma. Bulma is the quintessential fiesty female character of the Dragonball verse. That actress is hardly umph enough for Bulma. |
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May 13 2008, 08:45 PM
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 /人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
QUOTE(Synesthesia @ May 13 2008, 04:23 PM) It's not like there aren't enough Asian actors to do the film. I'm sure its because they look white in the anime. |
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May 13 2008, 09:59 PM
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Quincy Group: Member Posts: 872 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 23,613 |
QUOTE(superstitious @ May 13 2008, 07:05 PM) The "Asian" thing isn't what's bothering me. I've seen that actor, he was the kid from Lost that hoodwinked Locke (if you remember the episode... Locke was living with the pot farmers). He's just not at all Goku to me. My problem is with the choice overall, not the particular continent that the actor is from, if that makes sense. The same thing with Bulma. Bulma is the quintessential fiesty female character of the Dragonball verse. That actress is hardly umph enough for Bulma. Yeah a lot of people DID however have issue with his race. Holy crap that IS the kid that tricked Locke from Further Instructions!!! Wow. I didn't even realize that. How pathetic am I? I think Emmy Rossum could pull off the Leia-like qualities of Bulma. She was remotely rebellious in Poseidon, but I honestly think she hasn't been in enough roles to really gauge her acting prowess. She could very well clinch it. I agree though about Chatwin. I'm not a fan really. But maybe he'll take off with it, who knows. |
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May 14 2008, 12:12 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
Well, I know I'll watch the movie regardless, since I always do.
I'm wondering if they're going to start him off as a kid (with monkey tail). That would be cool. |
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Jun 14 2008, 05:06 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
http://www.dragonballmovieblog.net/category/image/
I just don't understand. :[ No one looks right (haven't seen images of Piccolo yet). How hard would it have been to get Bulma some blue damn hair?! Master Roshi isn't nearly perverted looking enough. And OMG. What the f**k is going on with Yamcha? Just what the f**ks all around. I can't even get started on Goku. I mean, he's got that naive look down and all, but meh. I was hoping for the anime to come to life and that is probably where I'm going about this all wrong. It's clearly a gross adaptation and if I can get that squared away in my head, perhaps I can enjoy this. |
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Jun 14 2008, 07:34 PM
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 Hello Newman. Group: Member Posts: 912 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 578,620 |
maaan, I use to love Dragon Ball Z.
Personally, I would rather them not do a live action one, and let us just remember / enjoy it as a cartoon. |
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Jun 14 2008, 08:37 PM
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 Fellatio. Group: Official Member Posts: 2,122 Joined: Mar 2007 Member No: 511,775 |
Excuse me, but this is going to f**king suck.
It's going to do about as well as Speed Racer if it comes to theatres. And the characters = WTF?!?!?! |
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Jun 14 2008, 09:14 PM
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 What Up, Whats Hapening Group: Member Posts: 360 Joined: Aug 2007 Member No: 554,698 |
QUOTE(superstitious @ Jun 14 2008, 06:06 PM) just by the look of these pictures i could see this movie failing badly lol |
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Jun 18 2008, 03:39 PM
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Well, looks can be deceiving. They may not LOOK like the characters from DBZ, but we should focus on how WELL they portay them. Just my opinion, we don't know if the movie is going to suck just because some actor/actressses don't look exactly like certain characters.
You're not going to find buffed-asian-big-hair-men just like *poof*. Anyways, this movie production looks like it's going to happen anyways, so why complain? Just watch how it all plays out. Who knows? Maybe they chose the actors/actresses to act as a particular character for a purpose. Just saying my opinion. I think it's better not to judge so quickly at looks when you haven't even seen the actual film yet. |
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Jun 18 2008, 03:43 PM
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Woooah. That sounds awesome.
I used to watch that show and I'll admit, it's okay. Hahah, KAMEHAMEHA >:O There's an island in Hawaii called Kamehameha. |
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Jun 18 2008, 08:29 PM
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What Up, Whats Hapening Group: Member Posts: 360 Joined: Aug 2007 Member No: 554,698 |
QUOTE(TheFegNut @ Jun 18 2008, 04:43 PM) Hahah, KAMEHAMEHA >:O There's an island in Hawaii called Kamehameha. hahaha no way goes to look it up on google* |
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Jun 18 2008, 11:17 PM
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 sang loves hayden. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,373 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,687 |
Interesting. I hope it's good.
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Jun 19 2008, 08:11 PM
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Fellatio. Group: Official Member Posts: 2,122 Joined: Mar 2007 Member No: 511,775 |
Kamehameha was a Hawaiian chief back in God Knows When.
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Jun 25 2008, 11:36 PM
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Justin Chatwin Is Gonnah Play Goku!! Its True The Movie Is Coming Out Look How Piccolo Looks
 Its Gonnah Be Awesome.....Hopefully The Best Anime Series Becoming A Real Life Movie.But The Series Gets Better When It Hits Dragon Ball Z GT |
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Jun 26 2008, 07:07 AM
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Quincy Group: Member Posts: 872 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 23,613 |
QUOTE(Methtical07 @ Jun 26 2008, 12:36 AM) Justin Chatwin Is Gonnah Play Goku!! Its True The Movie Is Coming Out Look How Piccolo Looks http://www.moviefans.de/a-z/d/dragonball/piccolo.jpg Its Gonnah Be Awesome.....Hopefully The Best Anime Series Becoming A Real Life Movie.But The Series Gets Better When It Hits Dragon Ball Z GT That's not how Piccolo is going to look. That picture is very old and was a fan made image. We still have no idea what Piccolo will look like. |
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Oct 6 2008, 09:22 AM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
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Oct 6 2008, 12:54 PM
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 Lets Get Dead Group: Member Posts: 381 Joined: Apr 2008 Member No: 641,562 |
I'm not a DBZ fan by any means, but those pictures don't make me think of the cartoon at all. I'm a little sad that they're going to butcher something else.
However...yay for Spike! |
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Oct 7 2008, 06:25 AM
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I hope the little fat piggy is in this movie.
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Oct 10 2008, 06:04 AM
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 Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,682 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 156,187 |
yah guys seen the trailer?
might be old news to the people looking forward to it... look ok... i'm gonna wait till it comes out on dvd http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer.php?id=1106&item=1 |
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Jan 6 2009, 08:13 PM
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 That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
So you guys heard that they were making DBZ live...
At least, Bulma's asian...  What do you guys think? |
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Jan 6 2009, 08:24 PM
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 poison Group: Official Member Posts: 4,806 Joined: Mar 2008 Member No: 629,020 |
hmm, the characters just seem so butchured to me. Though knowing me i will probably end up seeing the movie since i use to be such a huge fan of Dragonball Z when i was young.
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Jan 6 2009, 08:27 PM
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 Photoartist Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,363 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 399,390 |
wow, white people playing rolls that really should be for asian's always ruin a movie and make it look hecka corny
and I always imagined Piccolo as a  at least Bulma looks ok, but looks way too badass than she really is supposed to be looks like the perfect recipe for fail |
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Jan 6 2009, 08:30 PM
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