DBZ Battle of Gods french dub up for streaming jan. 12 2015

[sangofe]

Source:
http://www.db-z.com/dragon-ball-z-battl ... canalplay/

I'm too tired to translate the whole thing right now (I might do if I catch some sleep), but in essence -- Viz Media Europe's behind this streaming on Canalplay, a streaming service that you can try out one month for free. It's slated for January the 12th 2015. Nothing is noted wether there'll be a HD stream, or simply an SD stream.

Suite à un accord avec le distributeur européen VIZ MEDIA EUROPE, CanalPlay devient la première plateforme à diffuser en exclusivité le dernier opus du manga culte et générationnel d’Akira Toriyama réalisé par Masahiro Hosoda.

Une diffusion inédite en France quelques mois après sa sortie en salles aux Etats Unis.

« Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer un accord qui va réjouir un grand nombre de nos abonnés, fans de Sangoku et Vegeta » déclare Patrick Holzman, Directeur de CanalPlay. « Cette nouvelle adaptation cinématographique est extrêmement attendue par toute une communauté et nous allons être en mesure de l’offrir à nos seuls abonnés à peine cinq mois après sa diffusion américaine au cinéma, en version française avec les doublures originales et sur tous leurs écrans! ».

Le film sera disponible en exclusivité sur CanalPlay à partir du 12 janvier.

[TheBlackPaladin]

For whatever it's worth, here's a Google Translate of this release:

Following an agreement with the European distributor VIZ MEDIA EUROPE, CanalPlay became the first platform to exclusively broadcast the latest installment of the cult manga Akira Toriyama and generational directed by Masahiro Hosoda.

A unique distribution in France a few months after its release in the US.

"We are pleased to announce an agreement that will delight many of our subscribers, fans of Goku and Vegeta" said Patrick Holzman, Director CanalPlay. "This new film adaptation is highly expected by the whole community and we will be able to offer our own subscribers just five months after its US broadcast cinema, in French with the original liners and on all their screens! ".

The film will be available exclusively on CanalPlay from January 12.

[sangofe]

So, the day is here. Has anyone seen it yet?

[Cold Skin]

Some people have seen it, but I haven't.
But for now, forum members are saying it's stellar, with even fans that don't even like the praised new Kai dub saying it is far above even the Kai dub and that they will buy the Blu-ray because of that (sometimes buying a French release for the first time due to how they were amazed by this movie's dub).

I have seen the short documentary about the movie's French version though (voice actors talk about the series, how they handle the voice, discovering their characters, with extracts from Kai here and there), right here (9:30 on the video):

http://www.j-one.com/nyusu-show-du-090115/

TRANSLATION OF THE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY:

Spoiler:

Voice-over: The Red Ribon Army, Piccolo, Freezer or even Cell, one may say that Goku has met a lot of people on his many adventures. And to play all of those characters, voices were obviously needed. The French voice actors for this legendary show tell us more about this beautiful story of theirs that started 25 years ago.

ERIC LEGRAND (Vegeta / Yamcha / Announcer): The dubbing company hired a few actors, like 6-8 actors, or 10 at most, and we did all the voices. We would have one, or two-three main characters, and then we would share all other characters who came up.

BRIGITTE LECORDIER (Young Goku / Young Gohan / Young Goten / C-18): At first, we didn't really understand, mangas are quite hard to grasp. We were still in an era led by Disney, in which everything had round shapes. In the end, I quickly got into it: I must say that I had a pretty cool character, Goku is very cute. And you know, when he meets Bulma and all, that's kind of delirious. [laughs]

GOKU: You're a girl? What's a girl?
BULMA: Are you kidding? You mean you've never ever seen a girl?
GOKU: Well no, nobody ever wanders around here, my grandfather's the only human being I know. So that's what a girl looks like?
BULMA: Yeah...

PATRICK BORG (Goku / Majin Boo): Goku's voice was really my own natural voice at the time. It's actually nowadays that it gets harder because I try to find again the "Goku voice" that I had at the time, since it was 24 years ago and he didn't grow older, while I really felt those 24 years!

GOKU: Gotta go! No time to waste! I'm ready this time, it's all good!

ERIC LEGRAND (Vegeta / Yamcha / Announcer): I was first called to play Yamcha, mostly. He was much more important at the time. And Yamcha's voice was my natural voice. I must say that I was still pretty young at the time! [laughs] And when Vegeta came up later, I saw someone who seemed to have a really bad temper. Now what kind of voice was I going to give him? Since I saw someone with a bad temper, I thought [taking an exagerated Vegeta voice] "I'll speak like this, that seems to fit the character". And then he became as important as you know now.

VEGETA: Before he dies, he'll remember what being a Saiyan warrior means. [laughs sadistically]

FREDERIC BOURALY (Mister Satan): And I've got to say I'm really lucky, because Satan, I think he's sort of the dumbass of the group, and I have to admit that it's more interesting to play the stupid guy than the hero. That character of Mister Satan is so nice, he's a false brave man, very brave in front of the small ones, and very coward in front of the big ones. He's reminiscent of Louis de Funès, for sure.

MISTER SATAN: I'm going to shut his cakehole, once and for all. He may beg me for forgiveness, but it's just too late.

Voice-over: In France, dubbing is a job that is much less popular and less respected than in Japan, and yet those French voices remain a vital element of the anime Dragon Ball. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks or even Hercule are just a few voices among many, but they have become legendary across several generations.

[TheBlackPaladin]

Ah man, thanks for the translation! I think the video has been taken down, but let me know if it ever comes back up elsewhere.

Really looking forward to the inevitable clips of the actual movie that will find their way to YouTube, as well!

[Cold Skin]

^ No, the video's still on the site, no problem. Just follow the link I posted to reach the Nyûsu Show page, then start the video.
The possibility of it being taken down is unlikely, since it comes from a channel's official site (J-One, the channel having the Kai one-day-after-Japan exclusivity).

[El Diabeetus]

Did you find out from those who watched what romanization was used for Beerus/Whis?

[TheBlackPaladin]

^ No, the video's still on the site, no problem. Just follow the link I posted to reach the Nyûsu Show page, then start the video.
The possibility of it being taken down is unlikely, since it comes from a channel's official site (J-One, the channel having the Kai one-day-after-Japan exclusivity).

Well, whenever I play it, I get an error message that says, "Sorry, this video is not available."

Perhaps it's a regional lockout thing? Man, now I understand how FUNimation's Canadian fans feel.

[sangofe]

^ No, the video's still on the site, no problem. Just follow the link I posted to reach the Nyûsu Show page, then start the video.
The possibility of it being taken down is unlikely, since it comes from a channel's official site (J-One, the channel having the Kai one-day-after-Japan exclusivity).

Well, whenever I play it, I get an error message that says, "Sorry, this video is not available."

Perhaps it's a regional lockout thing? Man, now I understand how FUNimation's Canadian fans feel.

Just bypass it?

[Cold Skin]

For me, the video player itself doesn't appear anymore.
No Nyusu Show - not even the latest one from yesterday - appears anymore.

Could be a problem with their video player using some "MTVN Service" apparently from what I could see on the source code.

EDIT: The video is back on. Apparently, such problems are just temporary.

[sangofe]

Did you find out from those who watched what romanization was used for Beerus/Whis?

Beerus - "Birus" (which is the french spelling of Beerus ) Plus, Goku calls him "Senieur Birus"

As for "Whis" it's simply "Whis".

[TheBlackPaladin]

I know in French dubs it's not uncommon for songs to be left as-is, without being dubbed. So with that in mind, did Eric Legrand get to sing a French version of "Bingo"?

[NitroEX]

Did you find out from those who watched what romanization was used for Beerus/Whis?

Beerus - "Birus"

Much better spelling imo. I always hated the "beer" in his name.

[sangofe]

Did you find out from those who watched what romanization was used for Beerus/Whis?

Beerus - "Birus"

Much better spelling imo. I always hated the "beer" in his name.

Note that it's not the same sound in english and french. It's not "Bairus" It's like the english "e".

I know in French dubs it's not uncommon for songs to be left as-is, without being dubbed. So with that in mind, did Eric Legrand get to sing a French version of "Bingo"?

Yes he did. Unfortuntely the mixing of the scene is horrible and it ruined his performance. (Some kind of echo I don't find fitting at all).

I can try and make a clip of it, I just need to figure out how (I've got an .mkv rip of it on my hard drive).

[sangofe]

I know in French dubs it's not uncommon for songs to be left as-is, without being dubbed. So with that in mind, did Eric Legrand get to sing a French version of "Bingo"?

Yes he did. Unfortuntely the mixing of the scene is horrible and it ruined his performance. (Some kind of echo I don't find fitting at all).

[TheRed259]

Well, whenever I play it, I get an error message that says, "Sorry, this video is not available."

In case you use Google Chrome, you should install ''Hola Better Internet'' so that you can watch the video.
Eitherway, someone has already uploaded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olG0xov7gSg

And what the hell? Is this for real? Did they actually keep the Japanese screams?
Vegeta Vs Beerus (French Dub): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SPMNI53Yis

[TheBlackPaladin]

Well, whenever I play it, I get an error message that says, "Sorry, this video is not available."

In case you use Google Chrome, you should install ''Hola Better Internet'' so that you can watch the video.
Eitherway, someone has already uploaded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olG0xov7gSg

And what the hell? Is this for real? Did they actually keep the Japanese screams?
Vegeta Vs Beerus (French Dub): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SPMNI53Yis

Thanks for the tip!

As for the screams, well....they did keep the Japanese screams for the DBZ dub, and a lot of French dubs don't dub screams. They did, however, dub the screams for Kai. So if they did revert to that old practice for BoG, that's a tad disappointing--not to mention unnecessary, as Legrand can do some great screams. I just watched his take on the "my Bulma" scene, and I thought he sounded great screaming the dialogue.

[El Diabeetus]

Did you find out from those who watched what romanization was used for Beerus/Whis?

Beerus - "Birus" (which is the french spelling of Beerus ) Plus, Goku calls him "Senieur Birus"

As for "Whis" it's simply "Whis".

Ah nice, I'm happy whenever a dub goes against Bills. As far retaining the Japanese kiai, it isn't too bad for a character like Vegeta where Legrand sounds similar enough that it could pass. But wouldn't it be jarring with Goku? Patrick Borg's voice is even deeper than Schemmel's Goku. Seems like it wouldn't mesh well to switch to Nozawa in a/multiple fight scene/scenes.

[TheRed259]

This is unacceptable! I don't know how French people can accept this situation.

[TheBlackPaladin]

This is unacceptable! I don't know how French people can accept this situation.

Well, they have, for a long time. Not just in anime, but in live action movies as well.

Part of it, apparently, is a budget thing. With English language dubs, voice actors are paid an hourly rate for however long they're in the studio. In France, they get paid for each line of dialogue they have, with each line of dialogue being worth X amount of euros (not sure how much). And apparently, in France, screams, grunts, and other "vocal sounds" are counted as dialogue lines. So, to save money, French dubs have been known to either mute the vocal audio or switch to the original audio whenever vocal sounds occur.

Nevertheless, I'm still surprised. Like I said, they did dub all the screams in Kai, so this marks a reversion to the old ways for them (if this video is accurate). Horikawa's screams are similar enough to Legrand's screams for it to not be that distracting in the case of Vegeta...

...But I sure hope they didn't leave in Nozawa's screams for Goku. Not that her screams are bad, but Nozawa's voice is very, very, very different from the voice of Patrick Borg (Goku's voice actor in France). To go so quickly, back and forth, in the same scenes, from his voice to Nozawa's screams was extremely odd in the DBZ dub, so here's hoping that didn't happen in the BoG dub.