FUNimation's DBZ Movie 13 Release Discussion

Xyex · Post by **Xyex** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:57 pm

KinoFourpaws wrote:Well, yeah, but why pay for another copy of the Japanese version if I already have one? I mostly watch the DVDs to see what the dubs are like, anyway.

Because the DVD has a superior product? Seriously, anything you downloaded is going to blow in comparison to the DVD version, especially when it comes to subtitles.

Duo · Post by **Duo** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:25 am

Anyone who's downloaded and viewed this movie for free should feel obligated to buy the English release, for both the video quality (not the best, but better than something off Kazaa or Limewire) and Daimao's excellent subtitle work.

I vowed to buy this movie ever since the day I DL'd it and watched it on my brothers computer years ago. There is a legal release, thus NO excuse to hold on to mediocre fansubs. Shame upon those who do.

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:36 am

Snail wrote:Is the bgm for the Funimation dub composed by that Mark Menza guy? Lol, his music is LAUGHABLE! LAUGHAABLE!! He ruined the dub the moment he stepped up to attempt his duty.

No. This time Menza composed only the ending (the same Menza ending as always). I can't remember the name of the BGM composer, although I get my DVD yesterday. ^.-"

Katalyst · Post by **Katalyst** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:40 pm

Bought the DVD a few days ago, didn't think anything of it (I've seen movie 13 many times). But if anyone else noticed, the paper catalog thing included an advertisement for "season 1 box set."

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:12 pm

Katalyst wrote:But if anyone else noticed, the paper catalog thing included an advertisement for "season 1 box set."

Yep. It made me smile. Hopefully we'll get an actual release date and specs on it soon.

Ranma · Post by **Ranma** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 1:14 pm

Snail wrote:Is the bgm for the Funimation dub composed by that Mark Menza guy? Lol, his music is LAUGHABLE! LAUGHAABLE!! He ruined the dub the moment he stepped up to attempt his duty.

I actually liked his music in Movie 6 and 7.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:37 pm

Movie 6 was the only time I could tolerate Menza's BGM, since for the most part it fit the scenes and it wasn't TOO intrusive.

But that's all the credit I'll give him.

lost in thought · Post by **lost in thought** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:56 pm

So I recieved my copy of the movie a few days back (prior to the release, lol.) And I figure it's as good a time as any to actually comment.

I liked the presentation of this film; the casing and such is very nice in quality compared to past movie releases (though, if you look closely outside of the disc itself, it's a bit of a Fullmetal Alchemist packaging rip-off.) As far as the dub is concerned, I thought it was average, and ironicly I found some stuff that actually irked me as far as voices and such go.

The big thing that irked me was Tapion's voice. Sounds to me like they brought in Justin Cook for the job, and that he was having trouble finding a good tone to suit the characters emotions.

In reality it's a fellow named Jason Liebrecht, who I am reasonably familiar with (mostly) from GetBacker's as Ban Midou, and (limitedly) from Crayon Shin-chan, as Principal Ench. Among other work. Sad, though; there were quite a few moments when Liebrecht sounded perfect, and then others where he just sounded too gruff for the moment.

Even with those problems I am still happy I bought it, and from my point of view it isn't a terrible job. It isn't perfect, and it does have a few wiggy bits. But not terrible.

Casual Matt · Post by **Casual Matt** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:54 pm

I got the DVD yesterday the second I saw it.

I have not watched the dub and I do not plan on it.

Duo · Post by **Duo** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:09 am

lost in thought wrote:In reality it's a fellow named Jason Liebrecht, who I am reasonably familiar with (mostly) from GetBacker's as Ban Midou, and (limitedly) from Crayon Shin-chan, as Principal Ench. Among other work. Sad, though; there were quite a few moments when Liebrecht sounded perfect, and then others where he just sounded too gruff for the moment.

I love his performance as Ban Mido, which may just be the one reason I bother watching the dub. Although, I don't imagine he would line up too well for Tapion...oh well, still like the VA.

I'm buying the DVD tomorrow.

Magica · Post by **Magica** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:17 am

Walmart has this special right now where you can buy "Wrath of the Dragon" along with the first DragonballZ volume in a set, though I forgot how much it was. (FMA Movie has a Volume 1 set with it, too)

KinoFourpaws · Post by **KinoFourpaws** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:09 pm

Xyex wrote:
KinoFourpaws wrote:Well, yeah, but why pay for another copy of the Japanese version if I already have one? I mostly watch the DVDs to see what the dubs are like, anyway.
Because the DVD has a superior product? Seriously, anything you downloaded is going to blow in comparison to the DVD version, especially when it comes to subtitles.

Well, actually, for a downloaded video, the picture quality of the version I've got is quite good. The subtitles aren't that bad, either; it's in proper English and I can understand what's going on pretty well. The only complaint I have about it is that it cuts off during the credits, but that's really not a big thing for me.

I dunno; I'll look at some of the clips people've probably put up for the movie by now on YouTube before I make a decision to buy it. Not enough to spoil the dub or anything, but enough to judge just how good it is.

lost in thought · Post by **lost in thought** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:08 pm

For future reference, just because you have a good download of the movie doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and buy a copy of it since it's released by a local company. In fact, it pretty much means you're obligated, since you're stealing from Toei, and Funimation respectively in this case.

KinoFourpaws · Post by **KinoFourpaws** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:45 pm

lost in thought wrote:For future reference, just because you have a good download of the movie doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and buy a copy of it since it's released by a local company. In fact, it pretty much means you're obligated, since you're stealing from Toei, and Funimation respectively in this case.

Well, fine, I'll see if I can't go buy it. Don't want people getting on my back about this... sorry I mentioned it in the first place.

Really, though, from what I hear of the dub, it makes me wonder if it's worth supporting FUNimation with this purchase. I mean, hell, the Japanese version is awesome, but I'm reluctant to buy the FUNi DVD even if just for that, mostly because in a way I feel I'm supporting FUNi's work with the dubs, like I'm saying, "HEY! I love what you're doing to the series! Keep up the work!" when there are a few things I really WOULDN'T like them to continue, like replacing the music and such. I really don't mind FUNi as a whole, truthfully, but there are certain productions I'm not gonna want to get because of the way they handle them.

Now, if I can find the official Japanese release for purchase somewhere, I'll buy the thing in a heartbeat. Hopefully it's got subtitles. ^^;

EDIT: Can somebody please tell me whether these are officially-licensed versions of the movies? o__O; ----> http://cgi.ebay.com/DRAGON-BALL-Z-DVDS- ... dZViewItem

Gokuden553 · Post by **Gokuden553** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:56 pm

lost in thought wrote:For future reference, just because you have a good download of the movie doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and buy a copy of it since it's released by a local company. In fact, it pretty much means you're obligated, since you're stealing from Toei, and Funimation respectively in this case.

I had an old DVD copy of DBZ Movie 13, and their's nothing illigal about it here becuase DBZ isn't licenced in my country... though I'm sad it never was properly licenced

Casual Matt · Post by **Casual Matt** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:54 pm

KinoFourpaws wrote:EDIT: Can somebody please tell me whether these are officially-licensed versions of the movies? o__O; ---->

Sorry. Don't think they are. Pretty sure they've been posted before.

KinoFourpaws · Post by **KinoFourpaws** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:55 pm

The Lecherous Muten Roshi wrote:Sorry. Don't think they are. Pretty sure they've been posted before.

Aww, damnit... *snaps her fingers in frustration* Well, if I have to swallow my pride and get the FUNi version, I guess I'll live...

Tanooki Kuribo · Post by **Tanooki Kuribo** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:18 pm

I had an old DVD copy of DBZ Movie 13, and their's nothing illigal about it here becuase DBZ isn't licenced in my country

Aren't you in the UK? Iam pretty sure DragonBall is licenced there.

Post by **desirecampbell** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:07 pm

Tanooki Kuribo wrote:
I had an old DVD copy of DBZ Movie 13, and their's nothing illigal about it here becuase DBZ isn't licenced in my country
Aren't you in the UK? Iam pretty sure DragonBall is licenced there.

And, for future reference, just because it's not available in your area doesn't mean it's legal to download them. But, sometimes it's legal to download it, even if it is available. But I don't think this is the place for legal discussions about file-sharing.

Slickmasterfunk · Post by **Slickmasterfunk** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:08 pm

KinoFourpaws wrote:Really, though, from what I hear of the dub, it makes me wonder if it's worth supporting FUNimation with this purchase. I mean, hell, the Japanese version is awesome, but I'm reluctant to buy the FUNi DVD even if just for that, mostly because in a way I feel I'm supporting FUNi's work with the dubs, like I'm saying, "HEY! I love what you're doing to the series! Keep up the work!" when there are a few things I really WOULDN'T like them to continue, like replacing the music and such. I really don't mind FUNi as a whole, truthfully, but there are certain productions I'm not gonna want to get because of the way they handle them.

Well technically you don't have to worry about that since with this movie, Funimation has just about dubbed everything Dragon Ball related. I think all that's really left (if not done already) is a re-dub of Dragon Ball movie 1. I don't think we'll see it anytime soon since Funimation doesn't own the distributing rights to it.