Ocean Studios' "Dragon Ball Kai" Dub Turns 14; Still Unreleased

[KingofWisdom]

Not necessarily. For all we know, it could be the FUNi dub of Kai that ends up airing in the UK.

[Solidus]

I don't care who it is, so long as he's got a good naive, boyish voice. Was it said if Karl Wilhelms will be directing this or not?

It wasn't confirmed if Karl Willems is the voice direcctor or not. Hopefully he is.

Is this going to be released this month?

It doesn't look likely. Toy News magazine has said that it air in Q1 2013. So perhaps in early January.

Not necessarily. For all we know, it could be the FUNi dub of Kai that ends up airing in the UK.

I doubt it will be the Funi dub. For one, why would CSC Media wait so long to release the series when that dub was out since 2010? CSC Media only got 53 episodes, why not get the whole thing. Ocean won't have the end of the Cell arc finished yet so it would make sense it was the Ocean dub. Then there is Kirby Morrow saying the dub was was Canada and English speaking countries in Europe. When Attitude fan met Brian Drummond, Drummond refered to the dub as the 'UK Dub'. Although there is a chance that it could be the Funi dub, going by all of that I would say there is a 99 percent that it will be Ocean.

[Kirbopher]

No confirmation on a director, however I'm pretty sure it WON'T be Karl Willems. I think Trevor Devall mentioned in an interview with him that he's almost exclusively directing pre-lay at Ocean Studios now. However, with the lack of work in Vancouver lately, plus the fact that DBZ's a big property, maybe it's possible?

[elcrunkus]

No confirmation on a director, however I'm pretty sure it WON'T be Karl Willems. I think Trevor Devall mentioned in an interview with him that he's almost exclusively directing pre-lay at Ocean Studios now. However, with the lack of work in Vancouver lately, plus the fact that DBZ's a big property, maybe it's possible?

Can you post confirmed cast that you know will be in this new dub? At that's really been confirmed is scott mcneil and the va that is doing frieza.

[Cure Dragon 255]

I don't care who it is, so long as he's got a good naive, boyish voice. Was it said if Karl Wilhelms will be directing this or not?

It wasn't confirmed if Karl Willems is the voice direcctor or not. Hopefully he is.

Is this going to be released this month?

It doesn't look likely. Toy News magazine has said that it air in Q1 2013. So perhaps in early January.

Not necessarily. For all we know, it could be the FUNi dub of Kai that ends up airing in the UK.

I doubt it will be the Funi dub. For one, why would CSC Media wait so long to release the series when that dub was out since 2010? CSC Media only got 53 episodes, why not get the whole thing. Ocean won't have the end of the Cell arc finished yet so it would make sense it was the Ocean dub. Then there is Kirby Morrow saying the dub was was Canada and English speaking countries in Europe. When Attitude fan met Brian Drummond, Drummond refered to the dub as the 'UK Dub'. Although there is a chance that it could be the Funi dub, going by all of that I would say there is a 99 percent that it will be Ocean.

What the? I searched online and didnt find anything saying that. Can you show a link?

[Subzero Ice]

But again, Subzero Ice, if you don't mind my asking...how would you know this (as in, behind-the-scenes info about the dub)?

I don't mind you asking, it's a fair question.

But at this point I wouldn't feel comfortable revealing my source(s) as they would run the risk of getting into trouble. I don't know if the higher ups involved in the Kai dub are reading this forum or not, but it is possible.

One thing to keep in mind is that this is a public forum. Anyone can read it, not just those who are taking part in the discussion. The first Ocean Kai topic on this forum was based on the discussion between myself and Sean. It was being monitored by me and I'm fairly certain by Mr Schemmel as well, as he joined in to make a few comments. But how many of those participating had any idea that the people on whose discussion the topic was based on, were actively monitoring the topic?

As someone who's involved in the voice acting industry, I think you can appreciate the need to keep certain things a secret until they want to release/announce it.

I will leave you with something though; networking has perks.

And I REALLY want it to be Kelamis. -_-

Not happening. Kelamis wasn't even asked to audition.

@ Subzero Ice, Quality wise how is this dub compared to Ocean's dub of Deathnote? Your claims of it being a high quality would mean it would have to be at least equal with Funimation's Dub of Kai. But is it as good as Deathnote?

I'm very confident that Ocean's Kai dub is higher quality than Funimation's Kai dub.

I can't speak on a personal level for Death Note as I'm not a fan of it. I do know that Ocean received a lot of praise from fans and critics for that dub. It's some years old though and chances are Ocean Kai is higher quality.

[penguintruth]

Would say it would be as good as Ocean's dub of Black Lagoon?

Blu-Ray set out soon (tomorrow in fact) from Funimation, by the way. Both seasons. The English dub, along with Death Note's is probably Ocean's finest work.

[Kendamu]

Is there any possibility of this getting a home release or is this just a TV broadcast thing?

[Ringworm128]

I doubt it will be "better" then the Funimation dub of Kai, but my worries about it being on par with Westwood dub are fading fast.

[bkev]

Subzero Ice, do you know whether the dub was produced unedited or with cuts for content made before they even recorded lines? While I'd love for it to be the former, I'm kind of expecting the latter. I hope that's not something that could get you in trouble, but feel free to decline comment.

[Solidus]

What the? I searched online and didnt find anything saying that. Can you show a link?

http://content.yudu.com/A1zkwg/TNNov201 ... ces/58.htm


Subzero Ice, do you know who the company making this dub is? I know you probably can't say who they are but do they have a good track record with previous dubs?

[TheBlackPaladin]

But again, Subzero Ice, if you don't mind my asking...how would you know this (as in, behind-the-scenes info about the dub)?

I don't mind you asking, it's a fair question.

But at this point I wouldn't feel comfortable revealing my source(s) as they would run the risk of getting into trouble. I don't know if the higher ups involved in the Kai dub are reading this forum or not, but it is possible.

One thing to keep in mind is that this is a public forum. Anyone can read it, not just those who are taking part in the discussion. The first Ocean Kai topic on this forum was based on the discussion between myself and Sean. It was being monitored by me and I'm fairly certain by Mr Schemmel as well, as he joined in to make a few comments. But how many of those participating had any idea that the people on whose discussion the topic was based on, were actively monitoring the topic?

As someone who's involved in the voice acting industry, I think you can appreciate the need to keep certain things a secret until they want to release/announce it.

I will leave you with something though; networking has perks.

Oh yeah dude, no worries. I figured you probably weren't going to say exactly, but I was looking for the most intriguing vague hint that you were willing to drop.

I totally get it. I don't want anybody getting in trouble. I hear 'ya about networking, though...it certainly does have perks, regardless of what business you're in!

[Super Sayian Prime]

No confirmation on a director, however I'm pretty sure it WON'T be Karl Willems. I think Trevor Devall mentioned in an interview with him that he's almost exclusively directing pre-lay at Ocean Studios now. However, with the lack of work in Vancouver lately, plus the fact that DBZ's a big property, maybe it's possible?

Karl directed the dub for something as obscure as Scan2Go. I'm sure he'll be doing the Kai dub.

[Attitudefan]

It's funny, that was the exact same situation for most of the Funi cast as well. Who knew DBZ started so many voice acting careers, lol.

If Drummond does come back, I am really curious to see what kind of performance he will give. He's a good actor, but you never know with any given role how an actor might take them based on script, direction, and what feels right.

I heard it or at least a quick line from him. It is deeper but still awesome. Have you seen the "Over 9000" Rap featuring Drummond. It sounds roughly like that... or that's how he sounded when I was in the gym. Fun Fact: Drummond could not scream in the high pitch voice you hear so instead, he went "EEEEE" in a slightly deeper voice. Also, FUNi originally told him that Vegeta was a complete and evil psychopath, so that's what you got. He admitted he did not really play off the princely side like Sabat did. In the future, expect a possible con with Drummond and Sabat together. Drummond said the fans would "go bananas". I know I would.

Anyways, that's a fun fact.

[batistabus]

In the future, expect a possible con with Drummond and Sabat together. Drummond said the fans would "go bananas". I know I would.

Anyways, that's a fun fact.

That'd be pretty awesome, but if they somehow got Horikawa to show up, I'd shit bricks. Vegetacon Forever.

[Attitudefan]

In the future, expect a possible con with Drummond and Sabat together. Drummond said the fans would "go bananas". I know I would.

Anyways, that's a fun fact.

That'd be pretty awesome, but if they somehow got Horikawa to show up, I'd shit bricks. Vegetacon Forever.

Oh yeah, it would be amazing. I never been to a con but I would go for that.

About Kelamis not even being asked to audition; that's a shame, Ocean missed out on that one.

[TheBlackPaladin]

It's funny, that was the exact same situation for most of the Funi cast as well. Who knew DBZ started so many voice acting careers, lol.

If Drummond does come back, I am really curious to see what kind of performance he will give. He's a good actor, but you never know with any given role how an actor might take them based on script, direction, and what feels right.

I heard it or at least a quick line from him. It is deeper but still awesome. Have you seen the "Over 9000" Rap featuring Drummond. It sounds roughly like that... or that's how he sounded when I was in the gym. Fun Fact: Drummond could not scream in the high pitch voice you hear so instead, he went "EEEEE" in a slightly deeper voice. Also, FUNi originally told him that Vegeta was a complete and evil psychopath, so that's what you got. He admitted he did not really play off the princely side like Sabat did. In the future, expect a possible con with Drummond and Sabat together. Drummond said the fans would "go bananas". I know I would.

Aww HELL yes! That way we could get a simultaneous "IT'S OVER 9,000" from both of the English Vegetas...oh the epicosity!

And before anybody rushes in to be the party-pooper, yes, I know that the "It's over 9,000" meme has been repeated and done to death. I too find it annoying when it's repeated all the time. However, I'm not against hearing it again if there's a new or special twist to it. I know a simultaneous shouting of the line with both Sabat and Drummond would fit the bill for me. Heck, I'm looking forward to hearing Drummond shouting that line on his own in the Kai dub.

[CaBrPi]

I'd want them to have a TFS-esque scream-off.

[penguintruth]

Obviously the phrase for a proper faceoff is "YOU WON'T ESCAPE... MY WRATH!"

[TheBlackPaladin]

I just thought of something...

It seems, based on the most recent hints we've been dropped, that the new Goku is either Allesandro Juliani or Richard Ian Cox. If it is Allesandro Juliani, though...then the inevitable Ocean dub of the Kai-Buu arc will be littered with unintentional break-the-fourth-wall humor when we hear Juliani's (hypothetical) Goku interacting with Brad Swaile's Gohan. They'll be playing father and son, when in the last dub they were in together ("Death Note"), their characters were arch rivals bent on defeating each other.