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Some of the cast and crew of Dragonball are speaking up about the film. First Dragonball Film recieved a message from Screenwriter Ben Ramsey:
I haven’t read the leaked script so I don’t know if it was one of my drafts or not. Plus I am not at liberty to comment on it one way or the other.
I have not seen the whole film yet but what I’ve seen looks incredible. It was an absolute honor to be a part of Dragonball history. I am big fan of James Wong’s work and I am confident that he made a movie that will thrill die-hard fans and non-fans alike.
I’d like to thank all the fans for their support and for helping to promote the movie. With your help Goku, Roshi, Bulma, Yamchi, Chi Chi and Piccolo will rule the Universe in 2009.
Kamehameha!
Ben
They also received a message from camera operator Casey Hotchkiss:
Working on Dragonball was a great experience. Jim Wong is incredible. He knows what he wants and won’t quit until he gets his shots.
Media Blvd interviewed Texas Battle in which he mentions Dragonball:
As far as Dragon Ball, all you’ve got to do is say Dragon Ball and there it is. It’s supposed to be one of the biggest adaptation movies over sees in Asia, as well as in the States. It’s a huge budget, and from Twentieth Century Fox. I’ve been in their movies since I started my career. We’re looking for that to blow up, and definitely there’s going to be sequels, and a trilogy if everything goes right. I’m looking forward to it. I play a character named Carey Fuller, and me and Goku, who is played by Justin Chatwin are going to get into it a little bit, because I don’t like him and he tries to steal my girlfriend, Chi Chi. And I’m not going to go out without a fight.
And lastly, Dragonball Live got in touch with storyboard artist Dan Fraga:
Did you inform yourself and get inspiration on the anime to create your story board ? Were you inspired by Akira Toriyama’s style ?
Before being asked to work on Dragon Ball, I was already a fan of the Anime. I had maybe around 20 issues of the manga, but it was in Japanese, so I really could only look at the pictures. The first time I had ever heard of Dragon Ball was in 1993 when a fellow comic book artist showed me the Anime on a VHS tape. It was a bootleg from Japan. What inspired me most about Dragon Ball Z was the level of energy and dynamics that was put into the action sequences. If anything, that’s what I tried to bring with me to my work on the film.
A lot of rumours are saying that the film will be a PG, Will it definately be a PG and not a PG 13 ? or even an R rated movie ? In our opinion an PG13 or R rated movie is more appropriate for the dragon ball universe ?
While I can’t comment on the Rating of the Dragon Ball film, I will comment on that I’d personally prefer an R rating. My first job on a film was on The Transporter 2. Originally, we filmed an R rated movie, and unfortunately, Luc and Fox wanted more “butts in seats” so it was brought down to PG-13. I really feel that the film suffered because of it. As far as Dragon Ball is concerned, I think that Jim directed an incredible film. I’m sure if his intended cut makes it to the screen, you’ll be happy.
Concerning the fights, Did the production team manage to reproduce what you had in mind on screen ? Does your storyboard come close to the anime’s famous battles ? We are afraid that the dragon ball fight’s will be filmed in a very traditional way. With your work on the storyboards, have you tried to create something never seen before ?
I think our action department did an incredible job. They all worked very hard to stay true to the spirit of Dragon Ball. As I said before, I’m a fan of the anime and worked very hard on bringing kind of energy that to my work.
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July 6th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
It looks like they’re going to change alot about the series.”I play a character named Carey Fuller, and me and Goku, who is played by Justin Chatwin are going to get into it a little bit, because I don’t like him and he tries to steal my girlfriend, Chi Chi. And I’m not going to go out without a fight.” That’s just wierd.
July 6th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
I don’t Goku is going to try to “steal” his Girlfriend, I think its gonna be like Chi-Chi is flirting with him in class, Carey sees and wants to fight Goku After School or something along those lines.
July 6th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Goku
Kick Carey fuller ass!!!
July 6th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
dbzm28, that’s also how I imagine it.
July 6th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
So JP, when can we expect to see a teaser trailer? Because until we see official footage, I’m not going to be able to sleep in peace thinking if they ruined or honored my favourite cartoon series of all time.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
So I think we can assume it will be PG-13 as the way the guy talked itr seemed to imply that it wouldn’t be PG or R
July 6th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
So Chichi dates Carey first?
Anyone else feel like they are tricking her out? It’s just messed up in my opinion I always really liked that Chichi was totally blindly in love with Goku without ever even knowing if he liked her.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Well, you see, the whole “Goku trying to steal his girlfriend thing” is just a motive for him. That’s how they do it in Hollywood. They give actors motives to work off of to help them stay in character. And dbzm28, I think you are right as well.
April 10, 2009
July 6th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Gives me hope.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Nice! Dan Fraga seems like a cool guy.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
all the more information we get my faith grows =) I’m really looking forward to this but we really need a teaser / trailer. all we could do is speculate up to then..
July 6th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Yes true Im dieing to see piccolo
July 6th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
awesome update! actual inside info
July 6th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
wow, “I will comment on that I’d personally prefer an R rating” well from that I doubt it will be PG. Nice information. Every bit of it is getting me more pumped
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July 6th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
PG13 is much better than PG
July 6th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Yeah, I was/ am hoping for at least an PG13 rating.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Who da Fuck is Jim Wong
July 7th, 2008 at 12:06 am
ur mom
July 7th, 2008 at 3:54 am
unless he ment james wong, jim wong is a chinese restaurant. they deliver for free
July 7th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Yamchi?
But seriously, everytime we get new info I’m more confident that this is gonna rock. And changing stuff around and adding new characters is a GOOD thing.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
People dont realize Jim is a nickname for James. lol
July 7th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
All the people that have a part in this movie seem REALLY exsidid (i know i speed it wrong)! This film must br great
July 8th, 2008 at 9:24 am
[...] Cast and Crew talk Dragonball *UPDATE* My first job on a film was on The Transporter 2. Originally, we filmed an R rated movie, and unfortunately, Luc and Fox wanted more “butts in seats” so it was brought down to PG-13. I really feel that the film suffered because of it. … [...]
July 8th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Sta tru 2 the spirit of dragonball? Yea right! if new nams were given 2 evrything no1 wud no. fox changed “the spirit of dragonball” so much its not even funny
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