Dragonball Z Movie 12: Fusion Reborn, in selected theatres

Blitzen · Post by **Blitzen** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:33 am

Just caught wind of this-

http://www.funimationfilms.com/

"FUNimation Films will be going nationwide in March at select theaters starting with a double feature of Dragon Ball Z Fusion Reborn and Dragon Ball Z The Return of Cooler. Following that, fans will get the opportunity to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming series Basilisk in April. Our first three months on the big screen will also feature Trinity Blood in May."

Now they're most definantly dub only, but what I'm thinking is- why now? Why not when it had more of a sway?

Well, regardless, the movies are finally coming out theatrically, which I guess should mean something.

The Mole · Post by **The Mole** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 3:01 am

DUDE!
I am going to have to see that! I hope it isn't only in city theaters like New York City, Knoxville, or Atlanta; because I live in a small town. *sigh* Now I'm getting my hopes up.

ShadowAssailantX · Post by **ShadowAssailantX** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:14 am

Blitzen wrote:Just caught wind of this-

http://www.funimationfilms.com/

"FUNimation Films will be going nationwide in March at select theaters starting with a double feature of Dragon Ball Z Fusion Reborn and Dragon Ball Z The Return of Cooler. Following that, fans will get the opportunity to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming series Basilisk in April. Our first three months on the big screen will also feature Trinity Blood in May."

Now they're most definantly dub only, but what I'm thinking is- why now? Why not when it had more of a sway?

Well, regardless, the movies are finally coming out theatrically, which I guess should mean something.

March 17th? This is kind of last second notice, even for Funi... How old is this site, exactly? I can't find any mention of it or any links to it on any other Funimation related websites, leading you to think it's brand new, but...

Not that I'm complaining or anything! Wow... who hasn't always wanted to see these on the big screen? This is really something I'd thought I'd never get a chance to see. Funimation is kind of taking a chance with this though. Has this ever been done before in America (A Double Feature Anime Movie Viewing)? If so, it was unbeknownst to me. If this bodes well with the public, I hope we see other company's try something like this. So many movies I'd want to see in theatres!

Also, why'd they choose Movie 6 as opposed to the Ever popular Movie 8 or something else? Kind of strikes me as odd. I'm glad seeing as how I loved 6, but I just can't see any reason...Aw well, its Funi after all...

Hope more info makes itself available soon; I definatly want to keep updated on the status of this.

Post by **desirecampbell** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 5:47 am

It's weird that there's no (apparent) links to this site from the main FUNi site, but a quick whois revals the contact info for each site is the same (except for the film site's fax # 999 999 9999

). Apparently the site's been up since September 13th, so there should be something on the main page by now...

Though looking at FUNi's main page, they have "all new DragonBallZ.com its all Super Saiyan 5 and stuff!"

(it says "its" and "Super Saiyan 5" )

Blitzen · Post by **Blitzen** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:10 am

I prefer that they use movie 6 as opposed to movie 8. While Movie 12 has some really fantastic moments

Spoiler:

, movie 6 is one of the more compotent movies that strays from the formula and infact has a really good twist to it.

Movie 8, while it introduces one of the more popular villians, is a very slow, plodding piece after the halfway mark, and almost becomes a chore to watch. It didn't need to be as long as it was.

the_abberration · Post by **the_abberration** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 8:53 am

desirecampbell wrote:It's weird that there's no (apparent) links to this site from the main FUNi site, but a quick whois revals the contact info for each site is the same (except for the film site's fax # 999 999 9999 ). Apparently the site's been up since September 13th, so there should be something on the main page by now...

Actually, that link was dead until just recently. Anime Insider had an article about this in it's January edition of their magazine.

The link didn't work. After checking the Funimation boards, some one posted it was coming soon.

Chaos Saiyajin · Post by **Chaos Saiyajin** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:49 am

Blitzen wrote:I prefer that they use movie 6 as opposed to movie 8. While Movie 12 has some really fantastic moments
Spoiler:
Janemba, Faux-Hitler, Gohan vs Freezer, etc
, movie 6 is one of the more compotent movies that strays from the formula and infact has a really good twist to it.

Movie 8, while it introduces one of the more popular villians, is a very slow, plodding piece after the halfway mark, and almost becomes a chore to watch. It didn't need to be as long as it was.

Fuck Janemba! Hitler's in this movie!

Yeah, I noticed this in an Anime Insider I picked up a few days ago and it's pretty fucking awesome. I doubt my parents would sit through a thirty minute movie, ecspecially if it's DBZ so I'll just have to wait like everyone else...

Besides, the only two theatres we how where I live aren't in very big cities...

Dayspring · Post by **Dayspring** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:55 am

Chaos Saiyajin wrote: Fuck Janemba! Hitler's in this movie!

Dude! That's mustache profiling! He's just a "WW2-era German dictator!"

Slickmasterfunk · Post by **Slickmasterfunk** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 11:56 am

desirecampbell wrote:Though looking at FUNi's main page, they have "all new DragonBallZ.com its all Super Saiyan 5 and stuff!"

(it says "its" and "Super Saiyan 5" )

Probably to attract the large Dragon Ball AF fan base

.

Kirbopher · Post by **Kirbopher** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:16 pm

The SS5 thing sounds more like it's supposed to be a joke. I wouldn't look into it >>;

Also, didn't they do this with Movie 8 a LONG time ago or something? o_O I remember hearing something about it, possibly even on Daizenshuu EX unless I'm going nuts. In any case, it sounds interested, so I'll definetely try to check it out.

Rocketman · Post by **Rocketman** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 3:03 pm

Dayspring wrote:
Chaos Saiyajin wrote: Fuck Janemba! Hitler's in this movie!
Dude! That's mustache profiling! He's just a "WW2-era German dictator!"

Karl Dönitz?

Great Saiyaman · Post by **Great Saiyaman** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:36 pm

Wow, this is so friggin awesome, I'd say DBZ has a chance of big revival in popularity here in America now.

El_Diablo · Post by **El_Diablo** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:18 pm

I doubt a limited screening in a few select cinemas is going to make much of a difference.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:27 pm

WHOA! Movie 12 in actual theaters?! And during my birthday month too....very cool if they actually go through with this and it does air at a theater in my area.

Sebastian (SB) · Post by **Sebastian (SB)** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:46 pm

Chaos Saiyajin wrote:
Blitzen wrote:I prefer that they use movie 6 as opposed to movie 8. While Movie 12 has some really fantastic moments
Spoiler:
Janemba, Faux-Hitler, Gohan vs Freezer, etc
, movie 6 is one of the more compotent movies that strays from the formula and infact has a really good twist to it.

Movie 8, while it introduces one of the more popular villians, is a very slow, plodding piece after the halfway mark, and almost becomes a chore to watch. It didn't need to be as long as it was.
Fuck Janemba! Hitler's in this movie! Yeah, I noticed this in an Anime Insider I picked up a few days ago and it's pretty fucking awesome. I doubt my parents would sit through a thirty minute movie, ecspecially if it's DBZ so I'll just have to wait like everyone else...

Besides, the only two theatres we how where I live aren't in very big cities...

Did anyone else notice that error they made on that particular Anime Insider issue regarding Movie 12?

B-kun · Post by **B-kun** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:47 pm

Hell, it's the day after my 20th birthday. This should be fun. XD I hope it reaches Columbia.

Hero 004 · Post by **Hero 004** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 7:48 pm

What an awsome idea, I used to envy the Japanese fans who got to see all of the movies in theaters. I really hope it comes to one in my area, I can imagine how amazing it's going to be to see DragonballZ on the big screen.

I haven't seen movie 12, nor have I seen movie 6 all the way through, so it will be great seeing both movies for the first time together. I would say the reason they chose to show movie 6 in particular with it is because both films have Vegeta and Goku fighting together throughout the movie. Another possible advantige to this is that since their playing it in theaters, Funimation might rerelease Return Of Cooler and more copies will show up in stores.

I will be pretty dissapointed if the movies aren't in a theater near me, this is some cool news.

unstable_person99 · Post by **unstable_person99** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:15 pm

I want to see Movie 12 so badly! I hope this news is for real!

Li'l Lemmy · Post by **Li'l Lemmy** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:54 pm

I'll take this news with a healthy dose of skepticism, but fully intend to celebrate if it in fact turns out to be true. Life-sized DBZ, bigger than anything we have ever seen . . . can you picture it?

Hmm. Now that I think of it, perhaps this theatrical release is what the FUNimation website meant by, "We have big plans for this one, so stay tuned." (See "Cover Art for Movie 12!" thread.)

Tanooki Kuribo · Post by **Tanooki Kuribo** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:08 pm

Well if all of this is true, I hope it's FUNimations uncut version.

Kanzenshuu

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