Dragon Ball Evolution

Understanding Dragonball: Evolution

2009-02-22T04:13:00.000-08:00

Understanding: Dragonball Evolution

First I want to talk about Oozaru.
Remember when it was said that Oozaru will be the same size as Goku. Well guess what? Oozaru will infact be huge. I have your attention now huh (LOL). That’s right Oozaru will be huge. The reason Oozaru was Goku's size is because he was fighting Goku in his mind. But this is what I thought until I saw that he was fighting him in his mind. For the people who think im crazy and want proof go here: http://www.dragonballmovieblog.net/2009/02/heres-oozaru/

In an interview with Emmy Rossum she said “an incredible monster that I can’t talk about that is very, very tall.”
“It’s actually a very tall man — an 8-foot man,” she added. “It’s based on something else from the… You know, I can’t really say anything else.”
Also Oozaru will show up during the eclipse instead of the moon. It really doesn’t effect anything Dragonball. All they have to do in the sequel is have vegeta eclipse the sun with "Blutz Waves". View the video below.

Oozaru will be more Monster than ape. He will be huge but shorter than King Kong. But the thing im stuck on is why does he have on Saiyan Armor??? I guess I cant make you understand that (LOL).

Now let’s talk about Master Roshi.
I couldn’t wait to talk about him, so I did him second. I cant believe it, he looks young. I mean did you see the poster. Also he doesn’t have a beard. He as a Mustache but he shaves it off(OMG)

Now something that makes me sick. Roshi's island is in THE CITY!!! Yea forreal, in the trailer when Goku was fighting Roshi in a house. That was Roshi's house. This is what will happen. Goku and Bulma get to the city to look for Master Roshi. When they find him in his trashy house Roshi fights him thinking he is a burgerler. When Roshi see's his fighting, he stops and asks him about Gohan. But atleast in the movie Roshi likes likes women and is humorous. But like Master Roshi in the anime he can get serious. Oh and did I talk about his age. This is him when he was younger.

Here is a picture of Roshi's island, also it's pink like the anime

Now for the Saiyan Goku.
Things about Goku being a saiyan are in the movie. But he won’t turn Super Saiyan. So dont look for it(LOL). Goku also carry's around his Nyoibō. For the people who dont know what Nyoibō is? It is Goku's Powerpole. We are lucky they are giving us a Goku with that has spikey hair and a bang. But I like the idea that it is short. The reason is It wouldnt look right if Justin Chatwin had that (or anyone). Goku will also wears the orange gi, and a blue gi with the Kame Symbol. He will run around with ridiculously massive weights on his back. For the people who are mixed up about Roshi teaching Goku Kamehameha, He will infact teach him Kamehameha. Here is another difference they are doing. Everytime Goku touches a Dragonball he has phisically painful visions. Now do I have to talk about Goku's tail. He didnt have a tail when he was older. Maybe in the movie they will say Grandpa Gohan cut it off when he was little. Goku and Chi-Chi will be engaged while fighting like in the trailer.

It reminds me of this wedding below (LOL)

In an interview with Justin Chatwin, he says Goku will be a lover of fighting. For the people who complain about Goku saying he cant do this, Goku also says it in Dragonball z. He said it when he fought Frieza and Cell. It still doesnt stop him from loving to fight. Did you see the way Justin looked at her? He was either looking at her chi-chi's or her hand in her legs. Forreal watch the video(LOL) Oh yea they did something in Japan.

Best Goku pic here:

Now lets get Bulma out the way.
Bulma will be a scientist that owns Capsule Corp. Also Bulma and Yamcha will go together in the movie. Bulma doesnt need to have blue hair. We have all seen the picture of her with blue hair. But remember it could be a test from Fox. I mean that picture wasn't terrible but it sucked. I know that im telling the truth because I never once doubted this movie even when I heared Oozaru will be the same size. So that means this picture sucks. Just look at it again. which Bulma would you like?

Now lets talk about her guns. She does have guns in the series and magna. She used a gun twice. The first is at the bottom, and the second is in The King Piccolo Saga. But she really didnt use the machine gun. But the big differance in the movie is she knows how to fight and She's not a coward.

Now for King Piccolo and Piccolo jr.
I really dont need to explain him because everyone already knows and understands him. Here's what might happen. The old green Piccolo is the one from master Roshi's days young. But when Master Mutaito(Ernie Hudson) traps him in the container, he grows old, ugly and pale. He wishes upon the dragon for his young age. The dragon gives him this but his skin color doesnt change. Goku ends up killing Piccolo but he reincarnates himself into Piccolo Jr. The one with Green skin(LOL). Piccolo also has his children/minions to do his dirty work for him like in the anime.

It has also been comfirmed that Piccolo will use the name "Kakorrat" first in the movie. Not what we expected but ok.

Here is one of my own about a possibility Radditz.
I think Radditz will show up in the end and fight Goku. Goku dies and the second movie will start with Goku running on snake way. Hey a guy can dream cant he(LOL)

If I am missing anything, tellme in the comments and I will post it up.

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Evolving Dragonball: Namco Bandai's Bryant Green Talks Dragonball: Evolution

2009-02-19T20:19:00.000-08:00

Evolving Dragonball: Namco Bandai's Bryant Green Talks Dragonball: Evolution
By Louis Bedigian

“There will be some classics familiar to the Dragonball fans, as well a whole mess of new special moves that are not only Dragonball: Evolution-specific, but are exclusive to our particular game!”

The Dragonball series has seen many evolutions. From anime to toys to video games and a ridiculous number of branded merchandise, Dragonball is all but inescapable. Though the long-running Dragonball and DBZ series are no longer leading the airwaves, their characters, stories and unique battles still enthrall millions of fans all over the world.

This spring, Dragonball will have the chance to expand its audience even further with Dragonball: Evolution, a live-action adaptation of the popular franchise. Evolution is also being turned into a fighting game for PSP. "The characters in our game, which follows the film story exclusively, will take on their film personas," said Bryant Green, Assistant Localization Producer. "Dragonball: Evolution was designed from the beginning with the idea of bringing such a classic story to life through film, and in our [Namco Bandai’s] case, this is expressed through a PSP game, based on the Fox theatrical interpretation of the Dragonball story.

"While the characters do not have their classic anime appearance, fans of the series will hopefully be delighted to find that many of the character traits that made them so endearing in the animated series are present in their on-screen (and of course in-game) personas as well."

With Dragonball: Evolution being the first live-action DB movie, the famed franchise is about to enter a new chapter. What does this mean for the DB game series and the way it will evolve?

Bryant Green: I think that the Dragonball game series will continue to evolve in a fashion similar to how we’ve seen it progress thus far. However, with the new film and film-based game coming out, I think that we will see a rise in interest from a larger cross-section of the public that may have not been aware of the series and its popularity. Our new game and certainly the film will provide an opportunity for new fans (and all of our existing fans, of course) to experience the excitement of the Dragonball storyline in a different context, live action, and I think that this sort of ‘evolution’ per se, will find us with a new group of fans around the world who can voice their own preferences, interests, and ideas for the series to help us develop Dragonball further.

Let's get into the gameplay: is this going to be a fast, arcade-style fighter like the Budokai Tenkaichi games?

BG: You bet! In fact, we had a look at previous Namco Bandai-designed Dragonball titles, and brainstormed about how we could make a better fighter. We spent a lot of time looking at the Dragonball PSP series-based games such as Dragonball: Z Shin Budokai and Shin Budokai: Another Road, and decided that we could make an even ‘speedier,’ more action-packed fighter with loads of combos that are quick to learn and easy to execute.

Tell us about some of the special moves you'll be able to perform, and how they'll differ from the other DB games.

BG: Well, I don’t want to spoil all the surprises, but there will be some classics familiar to the Dragonball fans, as well a whole mess of new special moves that are not only Dragonball: Evolution-specific, but are exclusive to our particular game!

Thus far, the game images appear to be locked into a fixed side view. Does mean Evolution is more of a retro-inspired fighting game? Will we be able to sidestep attacks?

BG: I would describe Evolution’s fighting style as somewhere between the classic 2-D Fighter and a more modern 3-D fighter. So, 2.5-D I guess? (Ha!) But really, when fighting, the characters appear mostly in 2-D, but the depth of the levels and how the camera handles the battles adds an element of depth and allows for the player to take in more of the stage and backgrounds. I think Dragonball fans will also find the fighting system to be intuitive and familiar—regardless of their preference for 2-D or 3-D fighters.

With regards to sidestep attacks you’ll be able to avoid an enemy’s attack by side-stepping from their combos.

How will the characters' flying abilities be utilized, if at all?

BG: Since this was a fighting game, we felt that we should focus more on the fighting engine. We would have liked to have added the flying abilities feature, but it would have been hard to even out the characters if some could fly and others could not. However, all Evolution characters have the ability to ‘hover’ in a 360-degree manner around their respective opponents to give an edge for combat and combos.

Does Evolution include a combo system of any kind? If so, talk about it and the different kinds of attacks you can string together.

BG: Dragonball: Evolution does include a variety of combos and a combo-based system; all players will find that there is a great deal of skill involved with mastering the combos. We have some special techniques that appear only in this game. Without saying too much, many of our combos and attacks also tie together with the film. There will be a variety of fun kick-and-punch combos, as well as some that utilize each of the character’s unique talents and skills. No spoilers, but I anticipate our players will have a great deal of fun stringing together deadly combos and ending them with some pretty cool moves!

Ki management is going to be an essential part of every battle. Tell us why.

BG: Since Ki is basically your life force, it would be wise to maintain a standing level of Ki; running out completely leaves you exposed to your enemies. Having to charge your Ki back to a reasonable level will take time and when you are in the heat of battle, there is no time to step out and regain Ki. So it is the player’s responsibility to manage what Ki they have, and to use it effectively and efficiently. I believe a great deal of Ki management is based on timing; the player who knows when to use and hold on to it will become the strongest; not because of the character selected, but because of timing and management of the Ki gauge.

Can you tell us which characters are going to be included in the game?

BG: I can give you a few clues: Goku, Master Roshi, Bulma, Mai... and maybe a few surprise guests will be present.

As a game based on a movie, how will Evolution's story differ from the DB sagas we've already experienced? Will the game feature any scenes from the film?

BG: Dragonball: Evolution follows the original story of Dragonball, the story that started it all. Our game does not go into the details or storylines of other, existing Dragonball-related stories. But our tale does offer some excellent background info for those who might be new to the story. With regard to content from the film, and without giving away too many spoilers, I can say that there are indeed a lot of elements from the film in the game that are certain to please both our old and new fans alike.

Thank you for your time.

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Older, stronger Goku in Hollywood's 'Dragonball'

2009-02-19T20:15:00.000-08:00

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — "Dragonball" fans can expect an older, fiercer version of hero Goku in the Hollywood adaptation of the famed Japanese cartoon series about two magic-wielding rivals who compete for seven orange spheres that will grant the holder a perfect wish.

The filmmakers behind "Dragonball Evolution" added 10 years to its hero to give the movie a grittier look, actor James Marsters said at a press conference Wednesday.

In the comic book series, "Goku is 7 years old and fighting midgets all the time," said Marsters, who plays Goku's rival, Lord Piccolo. "We muscled it up."

Justin Chatwin, the 26-year-old Canadian actor who plays the teenage Goku in the movie, said the cast learned several different martial arts styles for the movie. He initially was worried about taking the role because of his slender physique.

"I was looking in the mirror, going like, 'I'm a beanpole, how can I pull off this role?'" said Chatwin, best known for playing Tom Cruise's son Robbie in "War of the Worlds" and a teenager stuck in limbo after an attack in David Goyer's "The Invisible."

But while Goku was given a more adult interpretation, director James Wong said he toned down another key character — Roshi, a flirtatious, Hawaii-shirt wearing martial arts master — to appeal to a broader audience.

Roshi, played by veteran Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, is "a little tamer than he is in the manga," Wong said.

Wong said condensing the dozens of "Dragonball" manga books that have already been published was a tough task.

"All that we hoped to do was to preserve the essence of Dragonball — the fun, the thrills the adventure," he said.

"Dragonball Evolution" will be released in Asia in March and in the U.S. on April 8.

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