Dragon Box: The Movies - FUNimation Release Still Possible?

[VegettoEX]

But Why would Funimation add something so small and miniscule such as the GT preview. If they didn't have plans for it? I mean Toei didn't even include it in their Dragonbox

It could have been tacked on at the end of what they received from Toei, and just got tossed on FUNimation's disc without even thinking about it. It's great it was included, but let's not give them TOO MUCH credit if they don't necessarily even know what they did!

Regarding FUNimation's license extension, we reported on this back in June 2009, where a new five-year extension was announced. There was no word on when that new agreement actually started or took over from a previous agreement, but if we assume something like "starts in 2010", that'll take us at least through 2014.

[ManyFaces]

You mean the GT preview was on Dragonball Z Dragon-Box 7 as a bonus feature.

I knew that sounded weird but I wasn't sure so I didn't dispute it.

I was actually going to say the same thing. They probably got it from Toei and just slapped it on there. And thank you, VegettoEX! I knew I heard it from somewhere but couldn't remember where.

[samuraix123]

Yeah. But you guys can see where I was coming from right? It just sounded odd
Also ''IF'' we get Dragon-Box: The Movies. I hope we get these DVD covers

I like how it shows the film reel

[Fri1991]

Yeah, I think you're over thinking it. I imagine they included the GT preview to stay true to the Japanese Z Box; not to foreshadow a GT Box.

The GT preview was only on the GT Box as a bonus feature.

You mean the GT preview that was on Dragonball Z Dragon-Box 7 as a bonus feature.

No. I meant that the GT preview was only a bonus feature on the Japanese GT Dragon Box. And yes, it was a bonus on Dragon Box Z Vol. 7 as well, but it was never on the original Japanese Z Dragon Box Vol. 2 release.

[Ashura]

It was likely just on the masters they received, and since it was, they left it and subbed it. Not a huge mystery!

[Rukura]

Would our box be different than the Japanese?

If the Z Boxes are any indication, then it would/will/could/can be the cover for the first box. I actually like that picture of Goku. It's pretty much the anger face from absorbing the Genki Dama in Movie 7....but with less creep mode lol.

As far as the release itself, I can see them doing 2 Boxes for the Z Movies and TV Specials (a la Spain's movie Boxes) and a third one for the Dragon Ball Movies. That or as many as the packs.

[dbboxkaifan]

If FUNi were to release Dragon Box Dragon Ball TM, they'd just release it all on one box, right?

4 DB Films + 13 DBZ Films + 2 TV-Specials + 1 OVA

Though, I'm not sure if FUNimation has the Dragon Box Dragon Ball films, they just tweeted back in 09/10 about the Z films.

[Beji]

If FUNi were to release Dragon Box Dragon Ball TM, they'd just release it all on one box, right?

4 DB Films + 13 DBZ Films + 2 TV-Specials + 1 OVA

I don't think so. If learning anything from their past releases its that they like to break up the series and movies into ton and tons of separate sets.

[Spike_86]

The possibilities of getting a release of the Dragon Box Movies seems highly unlikely with the other box sets just hitting shelves!
I for one am just hoping/praying that we at the very least get a Dragon Ball Dragon Box set. The Movies & Gt can stay the way they are as far as I am concerned.

[ManyFaces]

Yeah. But you guys can see where I was coming from right? It just sounded odd
Also ''IF'' we get Dragon-Box: The Movies. I hope we get these DVD covers. I like how it shows the film reel

I see where you were coming from. As for the DVD images, if they do release The Movies then I see FUNi using the same DVD images but editing them slightly to fit there release needs.

No. I meant that the GT preview was only a bonus feature on the Japanese GT Dragon Box. And yes, it was a bonus on Dragon Box Z Vol. 7 as well, but it was never on the original Japanese Z Dragon Box Vol. 2 release.

I must of not been paying attention when I read samuarix123's post as I swore he said it was on the original Dragon Box 2. I now know it's only on the Japanese GT Box. It seems weird that Toei would hand over the GT preview (since it's on their GT Box) so FUNi could use it on Dragon Box 7. Does that mean Toei realizes that the GT preview should of been on their Z vol. 2 Box?

[OutlawTorn]

Do you think Funimation will include the American broadcast music in it?

US broadcast music has no place on a Dragonbox release as it is designed for fans of the original Japanese version. There are already enough releases with it on there already, & if you really want it on Dragonbox masters it can be done easily enough with a computer & a DVD drive.

I really have a hard time understanding viewpoints like this.

I agree. First, I'll preface this by saying I prefer to watch the episodes/movies with the original score, but FUNimation can put whatever they like on a domestic version of a Dragon Box. The biggest difference, from what we've seen with the DBZ Dragon Boxes is that the footage is completely unedited and all Japanese content is retained.

In the end, you're always left with an option for which version you want to watch so instead of being bothered by the (potential) inclusion of US broadcast music, just don't select it. It's so incredibly simple a solution that I really cannot fathom why anybody would waste the energy being upset over the inclusion of an audio track they have no interest in listening to.

Some of my DVDs have a French language option. I don't listen to it but the fact that it exists on the discs doesn't eat away at me. I'm not being forced to watch it, so it's a non-factor for me.

[Li'l Lemmy]

While I do agree with the idea that no one is really harmed by the inclusion of multiple options for BGM tracks, the term "Dragon Box" does lend itself to a certain (and already established) standard. FUNimation did not include the broadcast track on their domestic Dragon Box editions for specific reasons; I can see the same happening for a potential Movies release. And given the context of these releases-- being geared toward a specific audience, an' all that-- it is probably the "correct" thing to do.

Which is to say, if the series Dragon Box editions had included the American broadcast BGM, I would be bothered if weren't also available on a Movies release. Since they didn't, it's not a problem if it isn't. It's all about consistency.


~Da Lemmy

[Pokewhiz7]

It is a factor for me because it takes up space on the disc and affects the video quality.

[Krycek7o2]

It is a factor for me because it takes up space on the disc and affects the video quality.

The movies have more than enough space for the dubs, especially since FUNi would downscale the Japanese audio to 96kbps One Channel Mono. Even the disc with the most extras, there is well over a gig plus on each disc. Enough for one track @ 448 kbps 5.1 DD, two on pretty much every disc except Disc 2 and Disc 5.

[samuraix123]

Here we go, I was looking for these pictures Funimation could release 3 boxes for Dragon-Box: The Movies and use these covers for each set release.

[Son Satan]

How come we're just assuming that FUNimation will break up the box?
If FUNi is only doing Z Movies, then they can just keep them divided as they are, and make one 6-disc set. Even if the TV specials for Z end up there, Krycek7o2 says there's enough space to have two dubs, so with one dub I'm sure they can find a space.

[samuraix123]

I don't see Funimation releasing an entire box set like the Japanese. could you image the price tag?

[Dizrythmia]

While I do agree with the idea that no one is really harmed by the inclusion of multiple options for BGM tracks, the term "Dragon Box" does lend itself to a certain (and already established) standard. FUNimation did not include the broadcast track on their domestic Dragon Box editions for specific reasons

THANKYOU. Someone who understands what I was trying to say & isn't calling me a "dub basher".

[samuraix123]

Who's calling you a Dub basher? I love the Dub & the music. I just don't really think it suits Dragon-Box: The movies considering how many releases their are with the English music. I'm a fan of both the Japanese and the English versions.

Edit- If they add the American soundtrack. I hope to God they use Cooler's Revenge original bilingual audio track!
This version

Because in the audio track for the Remastered double features on DVD and Blu-ray, the music plays and ends in places that it shouldn't it's just all around bad. But I'm about 99% sure Funimation will never go back to that track.

[Son Satan]

I don't see Funimation releasing an entire box set like the Japanese. could you image the price tag?

But if it's only a 6-disc set with a Dragon Book, it'd be ~$45 like the Z boxes were.