How many countries received the Big Green dubs?

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

This pertains to home media releases specifically, because the only broadcasts I'm aware of are the Toonami UK airings in 2005.

The earliest releases I know of are the Bridge Entertainment DVDs (not sure if they were released on VHS) of Z movies 1-9 and I think the two TV specials.

Z movies 2-4 were released on VHS and DVD by AB Groupe in association with Warner Vision in the UK and Ireland around late 2003.

I'm also aware that there were Scandanavian DVDs (not sure which countries in particular) which included these dubs.

Interestingly I've never heard of these dubs being released in France, even as an extra audio track, which for me casts doubt on the claim that AB Groupe (who distributed the series DVDs in France) produced them, and makes it seem more likely that much like the Westwood dub they only distributed it, possibly giving the dubbing studios strict deadlines to get them on TV and put on the physical releases.

OG Dragon Ball movies 1-3 and the GT special have never received a home release and were exclusive to Toonami UK, although luckily fan recordings have survived.

Is there any other releases I'm missing information on?

[TrunksTrevelyan0064]

I can only speak for the Netherlands, but we got some of the movies (2-4 like you said) on VHS with that dub. They were actually my introduction to Head Cha La and Kikuchi's score!

[Adamant]

I'm also aware that there were Scandanavian DVDs (not sure which countries in particular) which included these dubs.

They didn't include them, but the Scandinavian dubs were translated from them (much like how a lot of other European dubs were translated from the French dub). They were released in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

[coola]

Planet Manga released DBZ Movies 1 - 3 on VHS in 2001, French dub, Polish voice over, guess Big Green dub was based on French translation, since there are lots of identical/similar lines.

[Dragon Ball Ireland]

So I've been doing some more research on the Big Green dubs' release history, and got some stuff to add here.

Having searched a number of Dutch sites now, it appears that at least the first 6 Z movies with the Big Green dub were released in the Netherlands in 2001. They were distributed by Bridge Entertainment on DVD as well as VHS, and interestingly it seems they were released in pairs, or at least the first couple were.

Over the years I've heard 2001-2003 being thrown around as the timeframe these DVDs from Bridge were released, but I figured it would be a neat idea to document some precise release details.

I also find it interesting the movies were seemingly released in such a short space of time, as it gives credence to David Gasman saying they were recorded in a hurry.

As of now, I can't find any info on when Z movies 1-2 and 7-9 were released. Rough guess now is early-mid 2001 for the former, 2002/3 for the latter, maybe with a gap between as the second article I list below seems to indicate Bridge's release of the series was planned for January 2002.

In this article Eric van Ballegoie reported August 21st 2001 was the release date for movies 3-4.

Spoiler:

Bridge Entertainment Group presents two new adventures of

Dragonball Z

Super Saiyan, Goku: Movie 3
en Super Rivals: Movie 4

Available on VIDEO and DVD from August 21

The adventures of the addictive Japanese cartoon series Dragonball Z, which focuses on friendship, overcoming fear and teamwork, can still be seen daily on Cartoon Network. But you can also enjoy this exciting and strong series by Akira Toriyama on video and DVD. From August 21, Bridge Entertainment Group will release two more Dragonhall Z adventures on video/DVD.

The protagonist is Goku, who has discovered that he is descended from the ruthless people the Saiya-jin who inhabit the planet Vegata and want to conquer the Earth. For this they have to conquer seven balls, the so-called dragonhalls. If they have all the balls they can conjure up a dragon that grants wishes. With some friends, Goku tries to get ahead of the Saiya-jin and go in search of the dragon balls. In Dragonhall Z, the strength and might of Goku and his friends is stronger than ever.

Will Goku and Gohan discover in time the weak spot of the mysterious warrior from the planet Namec who is about to attack the Earth?

Will Goku, Gohan and Krillin be able to stop Cooler and his henchmen, who came to Earth to avenge his brother's murder?

DragonbalI. Z -Super Saiyan, Goku: Movie 3 en Dragonbali Z -Super Rivals: Movie 4

Playing time 45 minutes per part
Available on VIDEO and DVD from August 21
Language: English
Subtitles Dutch
Picture format: 4:3.
Rregio Code: 2 (pal).
Audio: Dolby DigitaI2.0.
Disc Type: DVD 5.
Special features on the DVD

Direct scenetoegang
Interactive menus
Character Guide
Commercial
Recommended retail price per volume (VIDEO and DVD): F129.95

Similarly, here is confirmation movies 5-6 were released November 6th that same year.

Spoiler:

Dvd-releases: Andrea Bocelli: Tuscan Skies Cieli Di Toscane, Dragonball Z, Massive Attack: Eleven Promo’s
2 november 2001, 10:23
The presale of Andrea Bocelli: Tuscan Skies Cieli Di Tuscany will start on November 5 at Universal Music, which will be available from November 26. In addition to the extended version of the TV movie Tuscan Skies, the DVD also contains interviews, footage from studio recordings, a previously unreleased track Tornera La Neve, a photo gallery and an overview of Bocelli's career. This DVD also contains the complete audio album Cieli Di Tuscany. The ppd of Tuscan Skies Cieli Di Toscane (article number: 5892449 / 07314) is € 19.30.

Bridge Entertainment Group has acquired the rights to the Dragonball Z TV series. “We will be releasing the first videos/DVDs of the series on January 29th. Until now, we have always released Dragonball Z movies. We will continue with that next year," said Bridges Janey of Ireland. November 6, Dragonball Z 5 and 6 will be released on DVD (and video).

On November 19, Virgin Music will release the DVD Massive Attack: Eleven Promos (ppd: € 19.75). All video clips of the innovative British band have been collected on this. The DVD includes clips from Protection, Teardrop, Daydreaming and Unfinished Sympathy.

Can anyone confirm when exactly Z movies 1-2 and 7-9 were released on DVD/VHS in the Netherlands? I'd greatly appreciate it.