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by John Pannozzi
Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Dragon Ball: Budo Conference (2015)
Replies: 8
Views: 4710

Re: Dragon Ball: Budo Conference (2015)

I heard about this system and game through a TripleJump video on YouTube.

Bumping this thread in the hopes that it gets more attention, and ideally VegettoEX and co remember to include it on the Kanzenshuu wiki (if they haven't already).
by John Pannozzi
Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: DB doesn't really belong to Toriyama anymore, does it?
Replies: 27
Views: 2469

Re: DB doesn't really belong to Toriyama anymore, does it?

Bird Studio (Toriyama's company) and Shueisha own the underlying copyright to the original Dragon Ball manga and the characters and concepts from it. Other parties own (part of) the rights to various Dragon Ball-related media (Toei Animation, Toei Studios and/or Fuji TV with most Dragon Ball anime, ...
by John Pannozzi
Thu Jun 02, 2022 11:10 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Non-thread-worthy discussions
Replies: 4620
Views: 580675

Re: Non-thread-worthy discussions

Here's a recent interview with James Marsters regarding Dragon Ball Evolution, which he claims he knew was doomed from his first day on set. Sounds like a fun read.
by John Pannozzi
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Variety - "Crunchyroll Is Adding All Funimation Anime Content, Sony Starts to Phase Out Funimation Brand"
Replies: 55
Views: 8038

Re: Variety - "Crunchyroll Is Adding All Funimation Anime Content, Sony Starts to Phase Out Funimation Brand"

What I wonder is if Gen Fukunaga still has a 5% ownership stake in FUNImation Crunchyroll, LLC once this is all said and done.
by John Pannozzi
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?
Replies: 439
Views: 35007

Re: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?

Fair Use doesn't exist in Japanese Copyright Law (at least not like it does in other countries' Copyright Laws), so that's largely the root of all of this.
by John Pannozzi
Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:12 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How can i meet a woman who likes anime / cosplay / Dragon Ball?
Replies: 105
Views: 8404

Re: How can i meet a woman who likes anime / cosplay / Dragon Ball?

I may as well vent a little about my dating experience. For the record, I'm 35 and have Aspergers Syndrome. So dating doesn't come easy for me. I have only been in a few relationships, all very short lived (but amicable), and all within the last 5 years. I feel that I have quite bad luck on dating s...
by John Pannozzi
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:49 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?
Replies: 439
Views: 35007

Re: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?

Just for some clarification, what is Disney doing? As far as I knew, the copyright owner has to abandon the copywrite property, as in not use it, before it falls into public domain, once it's been copywrited. And theres no way Disney continously going to use any of their properties, especially the ...
by John Pannozzi
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?
Replies: 439
Views: 35007

Re: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?

Arguing from a position of compromise will inevitably lead to even more compromise (i.e. being pulled further toward the position of the opposite party). I'll stay at my position and make them come to me. I don't have anything to lose as it is. Ok. What problems do you have with Creative Commons as...
by John Pannozzi
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?
Replies: 439
Views: 35007

Re: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?

We should abolish copyright laws and use an UBI system to insure that everyone--artist or not--has enough money to live, regardless of whether their work is popular enough or not. It might be more realistic to promote Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/) as an alternative to copyright. A...
by John Pannozzi
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?
Replies: 439
Views: 35007

Re: Why are so many DB creators becoming subject to Toei's wrath?

We should abolish copyright laws and use an UBI system to insure that everyone--artist or not--has enough money to live, regardless of whether their work is popular enough or not. It might be more realistic to promote Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/) as an alternative to copyright. E...
by John Pannozzi
Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:42 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Outright Impossible things you would love to see happen.
Replies: 62
Views: 7578

Re: Outright Impossible things you would love to see happen.

- An uncensored Kanzenban release in English with a full retranslation This, except make it the Soushuhen instead of the Kanzenban. Adding to what else has been said in this thread, here are some of my own wishes (some of which are more realistic than others, I would hope): An uncut, bilingual 4K B...
by John Pannozzi
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: In-Universe Discussion
Topic: Real Life Locations & The Dragon World
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

Re: Real Life Locations & The Dragon World

Well Hawaii also apparently exists somewhere as it was mentioned when Roshi first used the Kamehameha. I know that Kamehameha originates from the name of a Hawaiian king, but I can't remember Roshi referencing the real life king in-universe. I may have to dig out my manga and check. But that's pret...
by John Pannozzi
Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Non-thread-worthy discussions
Replies: 4620
Views: 580675

Re: Non-thread-worthy discussions

Believe it or not, the developers of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl have teased the possibly of Goku being included as in that game via DLC.

https://screenrant.com/nickelodeon-all- ... er-teased/
by John Pannozzi
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Which Bulma do you prefer?
Replies: 64
Views: 5631

Re: Which Bulma do you prefer?

When I was eleven years old, I didn't mind seeing hot anime girls, nude breasts, etc... :| That's not the point, you shouldn't be exposed to that sort of thing at that age. Speaking from my own personal experience, I was about 15-16 when I started to really obsess over both DB in general, but also ...
by John Pannozzi
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Dragon Ball: Consequences" auditions ... what?
Replies: 5
Views: 921

Re: "Dragon Ball: Consequences" auditions ... what?

It's so weird that an outfit like Backstage (whom I assume is at least a fair deal respectable), would be directly promoting/enabling this guy. I 'd like to think that their standards would be at least a little higher, gah.
by John Pannozzi
Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Which Bulma do you prefer?
Replies: 64
Views: 5631

Re: Which Bulma do you prefer?

Mmm.... If its not too OT, I kinda like to imagine what Bulma would look like IRL. I personally like to picture her as looking like either Lea Thompson or maybe Laura Dern (particularly a younger Laura Dern). Perhaps in part because they both started to gain notoriety around the mid-to-late '80s, th...
by John Pannozzi
Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: "Dragon Ball: Consequences" auditions ... what?
Replies: 5
Views: 921

"Dragon Ball: Consequences" auditions ... what?

So, I get emails from Backstage , which FYI is an entertainment industry trade magazine and website focused on acting. And I found this article from today just a moment ago. This part of that article caught my eye: “DRAGON BALL: CONSEQUENCES” The anime “Dragon Ball: Consequences” is seeking voiceove...
by John Pannozzi
Tue Sep 22, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: Fan-Created Works
Topic: Phelous takes a look at 5 different English dubs of DBZ Movie 3
Replies: 1
Views: 862

Phelous takes a look at 5 different English dubs of DBZ Movie 3

Phelan "Phelous" Porteous takes a tongue-in-cheek look at five different English dubs of DBZ Movie (Tree of Might, "Super Battle in The World", if you go by the "Big Green" dub's more direct title translation): https://phelous.com/2020/09/18/phelous/and-the-movies/drago...
by John Pannozzi
Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Who is worthy to lift Thor's hammer Mjolnir?
Replies: 21
Views: 2286

Re: Who is worthy to lift Thor's hammer Mjolnir?

Perhaps Mjolnir and Kintoun/Flaying Nimbus have have similar rules for worthiness, eh?