Interview with an Avatar

Posted by JP | Cast | Wednesday 17 September 2008 11:47 pm

Gabriela de la Garza, who we recently found out has a role in Dragonball, chatted with dbthemovie about her work on the film. Read below:

DBtheMovie: What is your characters role / purpose in the movie? How long were you on set?
Gabriela de la Garza: I am an Avatar, and I give information to other characters. I was only one day on set and one day for wardrobe and make-up design which is awesome.

DBtheMovie: Were you familiar with Dragonball before being cast?
A: I knew Dragon Ball Z from the Tv series and of course also knew the impact it has worldwide. Thats why despite of having a small role, I really was excited to do it. Is one of those experiences, full of fantasy, you dont have every day.

DBtheMovie: How was it like working with the director James Wong?
A: Working with James Wong was great. He is a very specific kind of person and he can really transmit the idea he has for every scene. He really cares about the details so I am sure the movie will be beyond extraordinary!

DBtheMovie: Where did you shoot your scenes?
A: I shot my scenes with a green screen at Estudios Churubusco.

DBtheMovie: Did you get to work with any of the cast?
A: I worked alone, I mean with no other member of the cast. I met Justin [Chatwin] while doing our make up and he is a very cool guy, He was exited to be working in Mexico. We had a nice talk.

DBtheMovie: And finally, do you think the fans of the show will be satisfied with this adaptation?
A: Be sure not only the fans, but everybody who sees the movie will be very, very pleased and satisfied with the result. I think the director, the cast, the production, everything is part of a huge success, and I am very proud to be part of it.

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New Piccolo Image

Posted by The Original Bamfer | Crew, Images, James Marsters | Monday 8 September 2008 2:17 pm

Well, the title should more appropriately be “New Piccolo’s Backside Image”. Ed French posted this lovely image on his official website, but explains that, due to Twentieth Century Fox’s demands, he can not reveal Piccolo’s face. He also stated that he will soon post a “complete step by step photo gallery of the amazing transformation of James Marsters into Lord Piccolo.”

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Gabriela de la Garza is Virtual

Posted by JP | Cast | Sunday 7 September 2008 12:04 pm

Mexican actress Gabriela de la Garza apparently has a role in Dragonball, but as who? Chelo248 translates this interview for us. 

Gabriela de la Garza remember her fun work in the film: “My character is virtual! It’s like a computer, to all who arrive to the city and want communicate with her, gives them instructions. The hairstyle, clothing, everything was fantastic. ”
The actress explains further that “always shot my scenes with green screen (green screen that allows overlay landscapes) and James Wong was directing me, is a great filmmaker.

So, kind of like Jarvis in Iron Man? Here is Gabriela de la Garza IMDB profile

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Jamie Chung Interviewed

Posted by JP | Cast, Jamie Chung | Friday 5 September 2008 7:00 am

IGN has an interview with Jamie Chung for her new mini-series Samurai Girl. Here are the Dragonball parts:

IGN: Dragonball has such a huge following. Were you aware of it beforehand?

Chung: I’m so scared… I grew up watching Dragonball. Are you kidding me? I love it! So, to play Chi Chi, the girl that I admired, is kind of crazy. I kind of wanted to be Bulma, but Emmy Rossum is perfect for Bulma. She really fits the character essence and everything.

IGN: What was the shoot like?

Chung: It was awesome. A major motion picture and a TV schedule is so different and the budget’s are so different, and the magic that you can make happen is amazing. 

IGN: Were you able to take any of the things you’d learned on Samurai Girl and use them in Dragonball?

Chung: Oh, yeah. And I learned even more on Dragonball and I brought it to Samurai Girl. It was great! 

IGN: What was it like working with your costars in Dragonball?

Chung: They’re brilliant actors. Emmy, only being 21, is an absolute pro. She knows what she’s doing, she’s absolutely gorgeous – she’s stunning. And she’s dedicated. I was in awe of her beauty. James Marsters has a huge following, but he’s so down to Earth. He’s a method actor and he’s fantastic. He’s the perfect Piccolo. I know they won’t show it to you, but the makeup they did and the mask took three hours to do, and he looks insane. They were very picky and particular on how he was going to look. Justin Chatwin is a pro. Not only does he fit the character internally — he has Goku’s essence — but he looks like a cartoon character! With his big, blue eyes, he looks like Japanese anime! 

IGN: What are your outfits like in Dragonball?

Chung: Lots of boobies. I mean, it fits my character name, you know? 

IGN: [Laughs] What was your reaction seeing the costume?

Chung: I’m like, “You want me to look wholesome and you want me to wear pants and not show leg, and yet I have Chi Chis!” 

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Trailer Screen Captures/Piccolo’s Reveal!

Posted by The Original Bamfer | Cast, Chow Yun-Fat, Images, James Marsters, Justin Chatwin | Tuesday 2 September 2008 11:31 pm

Screen captures of the upcoming Dragonball trailer have surfaced on Nerdorama.

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