Live Action Movie Thread

Super Ghost Kamikaze · Post by **Super Ghost Kamikaze** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:50 pm

I was arguing with myself over whether or not this deserved its on thread, and decided against it. Anyway....

I'm actually curious about how the release of the movie might affect future releases of the original material? We know that when older books get turned into movies, a new edition of that book with the movie's poster as the cover comes out. There is usually a resurgence of the old stuff coming out, I've seen action figures re-issued and television series getting new TV airings thanks to a movie adaptation. For example, Toon Disney started showing the Iron Man and Batman cartoons soon after their respective hero's movies came into theaters.

I'm wondering if we'll get any new or reprinted products post release of the film, if it does end up doing well.

Chrono Trigger · Post by **Chrono Trigger** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:54 pm

Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)

Then they'll come out with a game based on the movie and it'll be made by Activision and it'll involve Movie Goku in a free roam Dragon World and it'll follow the movies story but just like another super hero game, it'll have extra "Live Action" versions of other villians and bonus stories.

Super Ghost Kamikaze · Post by **Super Ghost Kamikaze** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:56 pm

Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)

Er, I was actually thinking more along the lines of some version of the anime getting back on Cartoon Network. =p

Chrono Trigger · Post by **Chrono Trigger** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:57 pm

I know. I've just always wanted to see a different take on the Dragon World.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:57 pm

Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm) Then they'll come out with a game based on the movie and it'll be made by Activision and it'll involve Movie Goku in a free roam Dragon World and it'll follow the movies story but just like another super hero game, it'll have extra "Live Action" versions of other villians and bonus stories.

I'm hoping the various Dragon Ball licenses between Toei and Funi are tied tight enough to prevent such a monstrosity.
I'm sorry, I just can't bear what they've done to Piccolo.

....would this theoretical Animated Series "Goku" be voiced by Mr. Schemmel?

Chrono Trigger · Post by **Chrono Trigger** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:04 pm

Chuquita said : ....would this theoretical Animated Series "Goku" be voiced by Mr. Schemmel?

I don't know. I can barely picture what an "Animated Series" would even be like. If he wasn't voiced by Mr. Schemmel could you imagine the controversy ? People at Funimation would be like "It should be US voicing these characters!"

and that's just the them. Imagine how pissed off hard core fans would be and then you'd have the group of fans that actually LIKE the show. There would be arguments for years!

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:58 pm

Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)

Oh if only, if only...

If you want someone to take Dragon Ball, streamline it, adding what works while removing what doesn't and then add in phenomenal animation, character designs and actors, he's the man to do it.

-Mike

JulieYBM · Post by **JulieYBM** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:13 pm

I'd assume Schemmel wouldn't be too bent out over it. He calls himself the Roger Moore of Gokû actors (that's a Bond reference).

snaku · Post by **snaku** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:36 pm

Mike wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)
Oh if only, if only...

If you want someone to take Dragon Ball, streamline it, adding what works while removing what doesn't and then add in phenomenal animation, character designs and actors, he's the man to do it.

-Mike

Pretty much. I couldn't argue against a Bruce Timm Dragon Ball.

Pain · Post by **Pain** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:48 pm

Mike wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)
Oh if only, if only...

If you want someone to take Dragon Ball, streamline it, adding what works while removing what doesn't and then add in phenomenal animation, character designs and actors, he's the man to do it.

-Mike

You just made my day.

JAPPO · Post by **JAPPO** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:55 pm

Chuquita wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm) Then they'll come out with a game based on the movie and it'll be made by Activision and it'll involve Movie Goku in a free roam Dragon World and it'll follow the movies story but just like another super hero game, it'll have extra "Live Action" versions of other villians and bonus stories.
I'm sorry, I just can't bear what they've done to Piccolo.

If by that you mean make him cooler, more frightening and making him work in live-action I agree, only I can bear that.

NeptuneKai · Post by **NeptuneKai** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:57 pm

JAPPO wrote:
Chuquita wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm) Then they'll come out with a game based on the movie and it'll be made by Activision and it'll involve Movie Goku in a free roam Dragon World and it'll follow the movies story but just like another super hero game, it'll have extra "Live Action" versions of other villians and bonus stories.
I'm sorry, I just can't bear what they've done to Piccolo.

If by that you mean make him cooler, more frightening and making him work in live-action I agree, only I can bear that.

I agree he certainly is more frightening.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:06 pm

JAPPO wrote:
Chuquita wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm) Then they'll come out with a game based on the movie and it'll be made by Activision and it'll involve Movie Goku in a free roam Dragon World and it'll follow the movies story but just like another super hero game, it'll have extra "Live Action" versions of other villians and bonus stories.
I'm sorry, I just can't bear what they've done to Piccolo.

If by that you mean make him cooler, more frightening and making him work in live-action I agree, only I can bear that.

I think he looks absolutely awful and atrociously insulting to Mr. Toriyama's original design. I fail to see how making Piccolo a pale, yellow, bald version of Spike makes him frightening.

He looks like a bad vampire rip-off.

I concede that a violet gi would look garrish in live-action, and I would've gone with a dark navy blue instead for Piccolo; but I would never dream of changing his skin color.

If the Hulk can be green, I don't see why Piccolo cannot.

Kunzait_83 · Post by **Kunzait_83** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:06 pm

JulieYBM wrote:I'd assume Schemmel wouldn't be too bent out over it. He calls himself the Roger Moore of Gokû actors (that's a Bond reference).

Hmmmm… well Roger Moore was always my least favorite Bond anyway.

Would that theoretically make Nozawa the Sean Connery?

Or is this one of those "only English language VA’s count" analogies and Ian Crolett is the Connery (original and best remembered) and Peter Kalemis is the George Lazenby (short lived, half forgotten transition replacement between two more memorable long terms)? Would this then make Kirby Morrow the Pierce Brosnan? Or what abut the "Big Green" UK dub Goku? Would he be the Dalton? (…I kinda like Dalton’s Bond too much to compare him to “Big Green” Goku…)

Who would then fill the Daniel Craig spot?

Or David Niven from the spoofy 60’s Casino Royale?

Or what about the dude who played “Jimmy Bond” on the old Casino Royale TV movie from the 50’s?

And what of Kid Goku's English voice actors?

Or does the Bond analogy not count until Son's testicles drop?

Are we absolutely sure that this is JUST an English VA anology or should we drag Nozawa and the international dub actors into this?

And dare I ask... where would Mr. Chatwin fit into this puzzle?

Hurm... who’d have thought one random out of context Schemmel quote could leave so many nagging questions…

Velasa · Post by **Velasa** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:03 am

Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)

Bruce Timm's a genuis and if I were going to entrust that responsibility to anyone in the US it'd be him. The 90's Batman was one of the best animated series made for American television.

Super Ghost Kamikaze · Post by **Super Ghost Kamikaze** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:05 am

Velasa wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:Oh I can see it now. Dragon Ball: The Animated Series. (By Bruce Timm)
Bruce Timm's a genuis and if I were going to entrust that responsibility to anyone in the US it'd be him. The 90's Batman was one of the best animated series made for American television.

"One of"? What was the best? =p

My vote would go to Gargoyles if not Batman.

Velasa · Post by **Velasa** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:10 am

Samurai Jack was phenominal, suprisingly inteligent and artistically done as well. If I thought for a while I could maybe come up with two, three other shows that were that good while being aimed at a younger audience.

JAPPO · Post by **JAPPO** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:43 am

Chuquita wrote:
JAPPO wrote:
Chuquita wrote: I'm sorry, I just can't bear what they've done to Piccolo.

If by that you mean make him cooler, more frightening and making him work in live-action I agree, only I can bear that.

I think he looks absolutely awful and atrociously insulting to Mr. Toriyama's original design. I fail to see how making Piccolo a pale, yellow, bald version of Spike makes him frightening.

He looks like a bad vampire rip-off.

I concede that a violet gi would look garrish in live-action, and I would've gone with a dark navy blue instead for Piccolo; but I would never dream of changing his skin color.

If the Hulk can be green, I don't see why Piccolo cannot.

1) He IS green. A faded green because he was locked in a jar for 2,000 years.
2) Oh my god a character isn't green this movie is gonna suck! ... see how ridiculous that sounds?
3) He will be more green later when he turns into Piccolo JR.

sailorspazz · Post by **sailorspazz** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:46 am

Oh, man, though I'd be interested to see how an American version of animated Dragonball would turn out, I can't help but think it would end up something like this (thankfully never realized) American anime adaptation.

Can you imagine? There would be Gokuu, the shy, sensitive type. Chichi, his fiery Latina girlfriend. Bulma, the brainy, over-achieving African-American girl. Yamcha, the nerdy Asian guy. And Krillin, the developmentally disabled kid with a heart of gold. They may all be different, but they each use their unique abilities to work together as a team as they overcome obstacles and learn valuable life lessons! Huzzah!

As for the movie taking place in a martial arts high school, there are already series out there that take place in that sort of setting, like Ikki Tousen and Tenjou Tenge. Based on those models, the movie would turn out to be a bunch of violence and fan service, and no one wants that, right?

Captain Awesome · Post by **Captain Awesome** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:48 am

JAPPO wrote: He IS green. A faded green because he was locked in a jar for 2,000 years.

No he isn't, while there is a very slight yellow/greenish/gangrenous tint to him, saying he is "faded green" is simply wishful thinking.

JAPPO wrote: He will be more green later when he turns into Piccolo JR.

Where are you getting this information?, if you're going to make claims like that, site a reliable source, "It's a rumor" doesn't count.