Dragon Ball Movie to Film for 2009 Release

[NoSanninWa]

I didn't say that it would be a good thing for the DBZ movie, I just don't like it when people fail to see the awe inspiring greatness of The Big Hit. And you forgot to mention the sexy chicken cooking scene.

[wingdarkness]

Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

I didn't say that it would be a good thing for the DBZ movie, I just don't like it when people fail to see the awe inspiring greatness of The Big Hit. And you forgot to mention the sexy chicken cooking scene.

Wel I guess in some ways it's a really good bad movie...I'm sure after hitting the bong a few times horribly concieved scenerios turn into funny ones...I wouldn't be surprised if DBZ the movie somehow achieved this fate as well (Although I really wish for a respectable adaptation)...

[NoSanninWa]

The line between stupid and camp is a difficult one to walk. I could only pray that Dragon Ball will fall on the right side of that line, but I'm really just expecting it to be stupid.

[holyman282]

Wow a movie?! Stupid as that may sound i'm still anticipating seeing it in all it's hollywood blockbuster glory.... Whether it'll flop or be a big success, I'm pretty sure alot of people would watch it just to satiate their curiosity.

[Kollunz]

i love stephan chow and all of his films.... count me in, i'm definitely seeing this if this is true.

[d.sinclair]

I don't understand the motives of the producers. Who are they marketing to? Today's kids won't appreciate it because the show is too old. The dragonball generation, which I think in North America would be older teens, will have grown out of it and will probably only watch for lulz. Unless they significantly change the mood/tone of the show adults won't be interested...and I'm having a tough time imagining how they would do that and still keep the crazy powerup super-saiyan-ness...how in the world will they do the effects and not make it incredibly corny?? So I can only see this one as a gigantic bust. Whose bright idea was it to do this...

I'm hoping they do the "over 9000" line somewhere, though.

[NarutoSasuke14]

Unlike all of you who're being so negative, I think it'll be kick ass XD Just to see everyone go Super Saiyan, and Goku going Super Saiyan 3, will totally make my day. I am definitely going to the midnight premiere of that movie and cosplaying as a female Goku! And I know a LOT of people (especially the teens who grew up watching it) will go see it, because it was a show of their childhood that they loved and it'll bring back the good kind of nostalgia *nods* And honestly, I could care less if it sucked, just seeing Dragon Ball Z again is good enough for me. It's my all-time favorite old school anime of all time <3

[Nightengale]

I'll be fine if it's as bad as this. It might even win best comedy movie.

[Deathkillz]

I think I just died laughing XD

Wow, I knew that there was going to be a movie, but missed the part of Stephen Chow being the producer.

Knowing his track record this is going to be epix for all the wrong reasons which stands as DBZ!

Bring on the comedy

[Ama no Kagaseo]

Am I the only one who thinks Stephen Chow is perfect for this? Think about it, look back on Kung Fu Hustle and tell me that it doesn't capture the comedic aspects of DBZ.

I don't know, maybe it's because I'm a nonfan, but I don't understand how anyone can expect Hollywood to take this seriously. It's going to be bad, it's going to be hilarious. There's no way they could do it without making it a comedy. If they try to take it seriously, it'll just end up really bad.

As such, I wouldn't be surprised if, indeed, "IT'S OVER 9000!" will be shouted somewhere, if only just echoing in the credits.

On the plus side, it seems like they're going to be doing EARLY DBZ, not the later arcs which are REALLY outrageous. At least, that's how I read it. So, it seems like it'll be feasible to make a movie out of it, really. No three foot long mullet, or fusion dance. [-Weep.-]

Well, that's just my take on it, of course.

[UPR]

Who does not believe this will be made into a parody sometime on the future.

[kayote]

20th centry fox are the studio behind and it is just dissapointing to see this happen.

IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/

Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonball_%28film%29

Adaptation Writer along with James Wong(Director)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0708870/

pic of Western Goku.
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resou...atwin_goku.jpg

one of the biggest disapointments is that one of my favourite actor/director/writers is going to help with Producing the Movie.
Stephen Chow

Can anyone smell Disaster!!

[Aoie_Emesai]

I gotta say, Goku didn't use enough gel today ^^

[Same_Shark]

I honestly feel like it's gonna to suck, but it's gonna make lots of money just because fanboys.

[Supah Em]

and i was saying on the speed racer thread that a dbz live action move wouldnt happen.


lulz

[kayote]

a picture of him with energyball.

http://dbthemovie.com/

[dragon_slave]

Oh my... this should be interesting to say the least.

It's gonna be hard to resist not going to see this one just for kicks.

[kitto-chan]

It'll be hilarious. Chow Sing Chi is known for comedy. And since he part of the production you know it'll be funny as hell. But how exactly is Wong and Chow going to work this?

Chow funny comedian. Wong great director at action movies. I'm assuming great action scenes with ton's of pointless humor. It exactly like the anime. I see no problem there.

[kayote]

Chow is the producer. so basiclly he is just the name behind it.

Wong is directing and writing the script. he reworte the script after he got it from Ben Ramsey

[Samari]

I thought this was old news.

Anyways, it looks horrible from the photos I've seen. Especially that gi that is being displayed. Terrible.