More Dragonball GT Released in Time for Christmas!
As I predicted Madman Entertainment Australia has announced today that there will releases for Dragonball, Dragonball Z and Dragonball GT in Australia for November which would make them December releases for New Zealand. The planned releases are....
Dragonball Movie 4 The Path to Power
Dragonball Z Movies 1-3 Boxset (Deadzone, Worlds Strongest, Tree of Might)
Dragonball GT Volume 3 Baby - Creation
Dragonball GT Volume 4 Baby - Proliferation
All of the above will definitely be released on DVD but I'm not sure if the DBZ Movies 1-3 Boxset will be released on video but I'd say probably not. It should also be noted that the movies will not be any different from the ones already released but they'll just be in a boxset. The Dragonball Movie The Path to Power will be the first Dragonball release for NZ and Australia and as the first thirteen episodes of the show can't be released at the current time it is thought that this will be a lead in to the rest of the original Dragonball series beginning with episode 14 (Tournament saga). I would guess that the NZ release date would be December 19th based on other releases unless Manga decides to release it earlier to get in before Christmas.
26th September 2003 by gohan2k
Eliza Dushku to Play Chi Chi in DBZ Live Action Movie?
News has been quite scarce on the DBZ live action movie which was announced early last year and although no official information has been revealed at all a supposed "insider" named Mr Z has been revealing information about the cast and possible script. I'm choosing at the moment to believe this info but please note that it has not been confirmed. The latest news is that Eliza Dushku, who has had several roles including the character Faith in Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and in movies such as Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Bring it On, will be playing Chi Chi. I think Eliza would suit the Chi Chi role well. See Eliza's bio and filmography here and a picture of her here. It has also been revealed that Chi Chi's name won't be changed for the movie. If this new info is true then she will join the curerrent cast of Ray Park (Vegeta), Orlando Bloom (Tien), Jessica Alba (Bulma) and Jason Bateman (Raditz). Other new info is that the computer generated characters Oolong, Puar and King Kai will have the same voices as on the TV show. The DBZ live action movie will hopefully be released in early 2005
Tommorow: We shall see...
25th September 2003 by gohan2k
Beckett Dragonball Z Collector #33
Before I get started on my review of the new Beckett DBZ Collector I'd like to take note of the fact that Dragonball is at its lowest ever spot on the Lycos Top 50 at #13. Being on the elite list for the longest ever time (over 200 weeks) it seems that searches for Dragonball (including searches for DBZ and DBGT) are starting to lose steam which is inevitable as nothing lasts forever.
Delaying the review as bit longer heres links where you can see pics of the first two GT videos as they will be in New Zealand. Click to see the covers of Affliction and Incubation. You'll notice the volumes are numbered which is kinda stupid as these aren't the first two volumes in the series (which are coming out later). Its a long story....
Anway its review time. This issue of Beckett Dragonball Z issue is the 33rd of the monthly magazines to come out and has a cover date of August. This issue has a main fopcus on Vegeta and includes Vegeta's family trees (with bios on each member such as Trunks, Bulma and King Vegeta), a review of Vegeta's new look in Dragonball GT and a Vegeta art gallery. Ths issue also takes a look at Saiyan website on the internet, has a review of DBGT volumes 3 and 4 (Creation and Proliferation), a pictorial guide for the Saiyan saga of DBZ and a Dragonball GT Character Guide , Quite a good issue in all but the most dissapointing feature is the Buu Saga Cards as it only has some of the cards listed and this is the third magazine featuring an incomplete collection of the cards. This issue gets an 3 out of 5.
Tommorow: My review of the Dragonball King Piccolo saga Boxset Part One which isn't avalaible in NZ yet!
24th September 2003 by gohan2k
Dragonball Z Sliders, King Piccolo Saga Boxset
Hey everyone sorry for the no update yesterday but I was rather busy (not that I wasn't today) I finally managed to get my hands on the Dragonball Z Sliders from Burger King and decider to go with the cheaper option of just buying them all separately at one time (at $2 each thats a total of $8). The four avaliable are SSJ3 Goku, SSJ Teen Gohan in Kai Outfit, Kibito and Evil Buu. I have to say that they are about the size I'd asuumed they'd be but they don't slide very well...
I went to pick up my Frieza Saga Boxset Part Two but they unfortunately didn't have it as it has been delayed but they revealed to me that they had been to the Armageddon in Wellington and had brought back three Dragonball King Piccolo Saga Boxset Part One DVDs and could sell me one. At $50 for ten episodes and the fact the set hasn't offically been relased here (and won't be for a long while yet) was an offer I couldn't refuse so as soon as I finish writing this update thats what I'll watch. Mega thanks to Vagabond Games in Takapuna, Auckland. Vagabond also told me they were getting in GT next week!!! (as opposed to October 17th which is the release date).
Tommorow: I also picked up my new issue of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector today which is dedicated to Vegeta this month so I'll have a review of that!
22nd September 2003 by gohan2k
Wellington Armageddon in Review
I know what your'e thinking! How can I do a review of the Wellington Armageddon when I didn't even go! Well the answer is quite simple. A couple of days ago I asked you all if you had any Armageddon info and someone actually emailed me! Matthew Stone emailed with some Armageddon info and heres what he said....
"Hey I live in Auckland but I went down to Wellington to go to Armageddon on Saturday 20th September. There was some pretty good stuff there, like they were selling Dragonball GT eps Baby - Affliction and Baby - Incubation as well as the latest DBZ Movie # 8 Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan. Also they were selling Dragonball King Piccolo saga parts 1 & 2 and Piccolo Jr. Saga Parts 1 & 2 imported from America and selling for $50 each which is really good because each one contains 15 episodes on 2 discs. Sadly I ran out of money before being able to buy a Dragonball DVD but I did manage to buy DBZ Movie # 8. I have to say Broly is a very cool movie. At Armageddon they were showing the DragonBall GT DVD Baby - Preparation which isn't out in NZ yet. Well that's all - Matt Stone"
Wow...I really didn't know they would be selling GT and DBZ Movie 8 there!!! Not to mention that but they were actually selling episodes of Dragonball!!!! And they were showing the third GT DVD!!!!! Damn it I really wish I had gone now but I suppose its to late for that. Mega thanks to Matt for this news and also for the pic he sent me of his cover of Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan personally autographed by Chris Sabat which you can see by clicking here. GT and Movie 8 are scheduled for a October 17 NZ release while the Preparation and Piccolo boxsets have not been scheduled for a release yet.
As I mentioned briefly yesterday it is possible to get a Dragonball Z mobile phone. The Nokia 8250 costs $250 and looks normal with its features including changeable covers, predictive text and vibrating alert. To turn it into a DBZ phone you'll need to buy a cover which costs an additional $45. This phone is on the Vodafone network. The cover is of Super Saiyan Goku. I'm not going to get the phone as I have my eye on the superior Sharp GX20 but if you want to then you can.
Tommorow: If all goes to plan then I'll finally get a Dragonball Z Slider assuming of course that my Frieza Saga Boxset Part Two finally comes in......
21st September 2003 by gohan2k
Wellington Armageddon Final Day
Sorry to everyone but I forgot to mention that the DBZ CCG tournament was held today so sorry about that. Anyway Monday is the finally day for the Wellington Armageddon and will probably be the best day due to the fact it has screenings of Dragonball GT and DBZ Movie 8 which aren't released in NZ for another month! Anyway heres the highlights for Armageddon Day three...
Armageddon DBZ Events Guide Day 3 (Monday 22nd September)
Armageddon Opens at 10am and closes at 5pm on Day Three. All screenings in English unless stated.
All Day - Chris Sabat (voice of Vegeta and Piccolo) signing autographs. Check Armageddon Guide for exact times
10.00am - Dragonball Piccolo Jr saga (4 episodes) in the Dubbed Anime Room
12.05pm - Dragonball GT (4 episodes) in Uncut Japanese with English subtitles in the Subtitled Anime Room
3.00pm - Dragonball GT (3 episodes) in the Dubbed Anime Room
4.00pm - Dragonball Z Movie 8 "Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan" in the Dubbd Anime Room
Tommorow: How to get yourself a Dragonball Z mobile phone plus what the heck is a Dragonball Z slider?
20th September 2003 by gohan2k
Wellington Armageddon Day Two
Hope all you Wellingtonians who attended the Armageddon in your city today really enjoyed it (sadly I couldn't attend due to the great cost - it would of cost me about $500+ to go and thats before I buy anything while I'm there!). I really envy you guys for having such a great expo. Today was the Kamehameha contest which, if it was anything like the Auckland one, was awesome plus not only that but after it screened the fourth Dragonball Movie , The Path to Power was has not seen release in New Zealand or Australia! (Australian release is November, NZ is December).
Before I get into whats happening on Day Two (Sunday) I'd like to say that the DBZGT Legacy has really turned to crap since their staff all left to go to Kiji Anime and they were replaced with new staff members and they can't even get their facts right seeing as how they said the expo was being held at the Micheal Gowler Centre when its at the Michael Fowler Centre. For shame....
Wellington Armageddon Day Two
Hope all you Wellingtonians who attended the Armageddon in your city today really enjoyed it (sadly I couldn't attend due to the great cost - it would of cost me about $500+ to go and thats before I buy anything while I'm there!). I really envy you guys for having such a great expo. Today was the Kamehameha contest which, if it was anything like the Auckland one, was awesome plus not only that but after it screened the fourth Dragonball Movie , The Path to Power was has not seen release in New Zealand or Australia! (Australian release is November, NZ is December).
Beofre I get into whats happening on Day Two (Sunday) I'd like to say that the DBZGT Legacy has really turned to crap since their staff all left to go to Kiji Anime and they were replaced with new staff members and they can't even get their facts right seeing as how they said the expo was beign held a the Micheal Gowler Centre when its at the Michael Fowler Centre. For shame....
And nwo heres a guide to the DBZ Events happening on Day Two
Armageddon DBZ Events Guide Day Two (Sunday 21st September)
Armageddon Opens at 9am and closes at 6pm on Day Two
All Day - Chris Sabat (voice of Vegeta and Piccolo) signing autographs. Check Armageddon Guide for exact times
10.00am - Dragonball Movie 4 "The Path to Power" in Uncut Japanese with English subtitles in the Subtitled Anime Room
1.45pm - Dragonball Episodes from the King Piccolo saga (finishes at 3.15pm) in English in the Dubbed Anime Room
2.40pm - Dragonball Z Movie 8 "Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan" in Uncut Japanese with English subtitles in the Subtitled Anime Room
Also be sure to check out the Manga Entertainment stand for some great DBZ deals and pick up a showbag full of DBZ goodies! Feel free to email me with what you did at the Armageddon and what was in the DBZ showbag (I really wanna know) at [email protected]
Tommorow: A preview of the Wellington Armageddon's final day featuring special screenings of DBZ Movie 8 and Dragonball GT!!!!
19th September 2003 by gohan2k
Wellington Armageddon Day One
In case you don't already know the Wellington Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo 2003 begins tommorow at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington (obviously) and features sevral guests including Chris Sabat who is the voice of many DBZ characters including (but not limited to) Vegeta, Piccolo, Yamcha, Kami, Mr Popo, Porunga, Shenron and Jeice and although I'm not going to the expo I will keep you all updated on whats happening each day but first heres the cost:
Adult (One Day) $13
Child (One Day, 12 and Under) $8
Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children, One Day) $35
As well as the DBZ stuff the guests include Star Wars actors Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and David Prowse (Darth Vader), Pokemon voice Veronica Taylor (Ash) and Yu-Gi-Oh! guests Jonathan Ross (Marik) and Darrin Dunstan (Pegasus). Thats not all thats happening at the expo with a life performance by King Kapisi, a Lord of the Rings Discussion and Display, A DVD and video sale, wrestling plus you can meet the stars of both WNTV and Squirt.
Anyway heres a list of the DBZ events happening on Day One of the expo
Armageddon DBZ Events Guide Day One (Saturday 20th September)
Armageddon Opens at 9am and closes at 6pm on Day One
All Day - Chris Sabat (voice of Vegeta and Piccolo) signing autographs. Check Armageddon Guide for exact times
11.10am - Dragonball King Piccolo Saga (final four episodes) in Uncut Japanese with English subtitles
3.15pm - Kamehameha contest hosted by Chris Sabat on the main stage. The winner of the best Kamehameha wins a Gameboy Advance SP
3.45pm - Screening of the fourth Dragonball Movie "The Path to Power" in English. Never before seen in NZ!
Also be sure to check out the Manga Entertainment stand for some great DBZ deals and pick up a showbag full of DBZ goodies!
Tommorow: Wellington Armageddon Day Two!
18th September 2003 by gohan2k
DBZ Budokai 2 Latest News & NZ Release Date!!!
As I was finishing yesterdays update I discovered the New Zealand release date for Dragonball Z Budokai 2 on PS2. Although the game is currently set for a December 9th USA release the NZ release has been revealed to be November 18th although I should note that the NZ release of the first Budokai was also before the USA by a week and we ended up getting it the same day as them so don't expect too much.
As well as the release date I discovered some other info including the fact that Budokai 1 characters Dodoria, Zarbon, Kid Gohan and Android 19 will not be in Budokai 2 (although the rest of the Budokai 1 characters will be). Already known new Budokai 2 characters are Adult Gohan, Videl, Goten, Kid Trunks, Supreme Kai, Android 20, Dabura, Fat Buu, Super Buu and Kid Buu but recently announced are three additions to that list - Gotenks, Vegito and Gocule (a fusion of Goku and Hercule) plus to more unknown characters (I personally hope that one of those is Pikkon).
My number one personal hope above al else tis that they include the voices from the American TV show rather than the crappy Japanese ones. For Budokai 1 America got the voices from the show (and they will be for Budokai 2 as well) while NZ and Australia got the Japnese voices so I hope that we will get the English voices. If anyone involved with the making of the game reads this then PLEASE have the voices from the show in the game! Its also not currently known whether we will get the same cover as the USA's as for Budokai 1 the covers were different. Check out this page for a large amount of downloadable Budokai 2 video clips. Thanks to DBZonPS2.com and the GP Store for this Budokai 2 news!
And now to release news where the Frieza Saga Boxset Part Two will be released tommorow in New Zealand and when it is it will mean that every DBZ episode will then be availiable on DVD here so heres a little preview of the boxset....
Dragonball Z Series 2 - Collection Two Boxset
Formats: DVD (English Uncut audio only)
Release Date: Friday 19th september (tommorow)
Rating: PG
Features the episodes: Dragonball Z Volumes 2.9-2.15 (DBZ episodes 79-102)
Description: This eight DVD boxset contains over seven hours of uncut Dragonball Z action beginning with Goku's fight against Frieza and ending with the defeat of Garlic Junior. Includes the transformation of Goku intro a Super Saiyan, the true death of Krillin, the uncut version of Frieza being sliced by his own disc and what Maron's bikini really looked like!
Tommorow: If all goes to plan I'll get my hands on one of those Burger King Dragonball Z Sliders and tell you all what the heck they are plus a guide to whats happening on day one of the Wellington Armageddon!
17th September 2003 by gohan2k
A Minor Correction...
Not long after I wrote yesterdays update did I then see the DBZ Burger King ad and noticed that unlike what I previous wrote Burger King is giving away Dragonball Z Sliders and not "rollers" although that doesn't mean I can now explain what the hell they are. On Friday I'll go to Burger King and go and buy one as hopefully I'll just be able to buy the sliders without getting any food but if I have to get the food then I will.
I suppose your'e wondering what going on with the DVD Guide? Well like I've said before its a BIG section exploring in great detail the Region 4 (NZ and Australia) DBZ DVD releases
Tommorow: A preview of the Frieza saga DVD Boxset Part Two which is released on Friday plus the release for DBZ Budokai 2 in NZ has been announced!
16th September 2003 by gohan2k
DBZ Returns to Burger King!
Hi everyone! I know I said that I would so a review of Beckett Best of Dragonball Z #11 three days ago I obviously didn't but I will do it today instead but first we have some news!
As is currently being advertised on New Zealand television it seems that Dragonball Z has returned to Burger King! Last year Burger King was giving away DBZ Hacky sacks with their kids meals and now they have Dragonball Z Rollers. Admittedly I'm not exactly sure what these are but they appear to be models of the characters head and shoulders which can roll around. There are four characters to collect - Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Super Saiyan Teen Gohan, Evil Buu and Kibito. I'm going to get one and when I do I'll tell you more about what the heck it is!
Mai Time DBZ Fan in Next Weeks TV Guide
A few weeks ago I mentioned the Dragonball Z fan on the NZ TV show, Mai Time named Patara Berryman who said in the Womans Day TV Guide that "..Goku is the man" and listed DBZ as one of his favourite shows. Well now Patara's favourite shows have also been listed in next weeks TV Guide along with CSI and X-Men so if you missed the DBZ mention before you can still see it.
Wellington Armageddon This Friday!
Just a reminder to all of you who live in Wellington that you definitely shouldn't miss the Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo which begins this Saturday and continues until Monday. Of notable mention is that Chris Sabat (voice of Vegeta, Yamcha, Piccolo and others) will be signing autographs there and that you will be able top see the NZ premieres of DBZ Movie 8 "Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan", Dragonball Movie 4 "The Path to Power" and three episodes of English Dragonball GT!!! Sadly I won''t be going but for anyone that does feel free to email me with what you did at [email protected]. As I did with the Auckland expo I'll be posting the DBZ stuff happening each day on the site.
Beckett Best of Dragonball Z #11 Review
This eleventh issue of the Best of Dragonball Z #11 is strangely cheaper than the previous ones at $25.50 compared to the usual $27.95 and it is well worth the price. While the monthly issues are in the traditional magzine style format The Best of issues are in a soft cover book style with 90 pages compared to the monthly issues of 70. This one is primarily focussed on Majin Buu and as with the other Best of issues this one has an awesome cover. Anyway like i said this one features a tonne of info on Buu includinga Buu timeline, his friends, his race, his signature moves as well as a detailed guide to his appearence in DBZ and DBGT. It also has images of the Buu saga CCG cards numbers 1-135 of 200. One of my favorutrite sections in this issue is the DBZ What Ifs which exploreas what would happen if Buu absorbed certain people and it has some hillarious pics including Sponge Buu Square Pants, Scooby Buu, Elvis Buu, George W Buu (!) and my personal favourite, Disco Buu. Also in this issue is a Buu Art Gallery, Buu poster, How 2 Draw Fat Buu, Characters Deaths in DBZ, Complete English DBZ Episode List, A Pictorial Guide for the whole Of DBZ and much, much more. I give this issue an 9 out of 10!!!!
12th September 2003 by gohan2k
DBGT and Movie 8 Info Mania!
With the release of the first two highly anticpated Dragonball GT volumes and the most anticipated DBZ movie, Broly the Legendary Super Saiyan in Australia a couple of days
ago and it being another month before they are all released here I thought it would be a good time to give you all a teaser of whats coming!
Firstly Dragonball GT. There are two Dragonball GT releases for the first month titled Baby - Affliction and Baby - Incubation. Affliction has four episodes including the english only "A Grand Problem" as well as "Pan's Gambit", "Unexpected Power" and "A General Uprising" while Incubation has three episodes "The Source of Rilldo's Power", "A Secret Revealed" and "The Baby Sceret". Both releases contain Character Profiles, Trailers and the Original Japanese version with English subtitles. See the cover for Affliction here and Incubation here.
Now to the eighth Dragonball Z movie Broly - The Legndary Super Saiyan which is the longest Dragonball Z movie and is popular with fans because it contains a Saiyan not seen in the TV series who is not just any Saiyan but is the Legendary Super Saiyan himself! The Broly DVD contains some good special features because as wella s the usual Character Profiles and Trailers it also contains the Uncut Japanese version with english subitltes as well as a bonus featurette on the making of the Gameboy Advance game, The Legacy of Goku 2. See the cover of the movie by clicking here
Both Dragonball GT releases and the Broly movie will be released in New Zealand on October 17th and not long before their releases I'll have a more indepth preview for you all!
Tommorow: My review of the Beckett Best of Dragonball Z #11 which contains a large amount on Majin Buu as well as Scooby Buu and Disco Buu! Find out what the heck I'm talking about tommorow!
10th September 2003 by gohan2k
DBGT Comes to Region 4, DBZ Budokai 2 Trailer
For those of you who don't know, the first two volumes Dragonball GT were released in Australia today as well as the eighth Dragonball Z movie, Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan so for those of you who really can't wait for these to be released here (NZ release date is October 17th) then now would be the time to either order them online or get your overseas relatives to send you a copy of each. I'm going to be patient and wait for them to be released here.
In other news the Dragonball Menace site now has three trailers for the Dragonball Z Budokai 2 game for PS2. I downloaded the first one which is just some footage from the game showing a fight between Super Buu and Goku. The most amazing thing for me was hearing the English voices especially the grunting and the "Kamehameha" which I just knew was Sean Schemmel but in NZ and Australia we will sadly have the Japanese voices...Anyway to get to the videos just click on the link above...
6th September 2003 by gohan2k
Dress DBZ!
The Z Store which is the official online store for DB/Z/GT now has some costumes for sale at their shop where you can dress as either Goku, Vegeta and Frieza. Honestly these costumes are terrible looking escpecially for the cost. So here's pics and prices for them all
Frieza - US $24.95 (NZ $44)
Goku - US $26.50 (NZ $47)
Vegeta - US $28.50 (NZ $50)
As you can see they look totally terrible. While the Frieza one is bareable (I guess) but Goku and Vegeta are just apalling and thats proabably because they come with Goku and Vegeta shaped hair which just looks stupid. As well as the DBZ costumes you can also get Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costumes (Raphael, Leornardo, Donatello and Michaelangelo) and a Yugi (from Yu-Gi-Oh!) costume which costs NZ $48. You can order them at at the Z Store (who do ship to New Zealand) if you really want them but I won't be getting them..obviously...
5th September 2003 by gohan2k
See Dragonball GT at the Wellington Armageddon!
Damn, now I really wish was going to the Wellington Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo happening from September 20th-22nd as they will be showing three episodes of english Dragonball GT as well as the Funimation version of DBZ Movie 8 - Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan!!! Showing in the Subtitled anime room is the following DB/Z/GT related stuff...
Dragonball Movie 4 The Path to Power - Saturday 3.45pm
Dragonball (King Piccolo saga) - Sunday 1.45pm
Dragonball (4 episodes of Piccolo Jr saga) - Monday 10.00am
Dragonball GT (3 episodes) - Monday 3.00pm
DBZ Movie 8 Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan - Monday 4.00pm
For those of you who prefer to watch your anime in Japanese with English subtitles you won't be letdown witht he following able too be watched in the subtitled room...
Dragonball (King Piccolo saga, final 4 eps) - Saturday 11.10am
Dragonball Movie 4 The Path to Power - Sunday 10.00am
DBZ Movie 8 Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan - Sunday 2.40pm
Dragonball GT (4 episodes) - Monday 12.05pm
Dragonball GT NZ/Australia Boxart
There was hope that with a lot of people not liking the coverart for Dragobnball GT that it would be changed for the NZ and Australia release but it has been revealed that the boxart will be exactly the same as for the USA release which you can see by clicking here. Madman revealed the reason for this was due to the fact Funimation did not allow them to create their own boxart and they had no choice. In a related note you can read Madman Australia's September newsletter here but remember that these will be released in New Zealand in October.
DBZ Budokai 2 Info
On the Official DBZ Site they have revealed a lot of new info on Dragonball Z Budokai 2 as part of their new DBZ games section including the cover which may or may not be the one in New Zealand (as the cover for Budokai 1 was changed). Just remember that the voices till proabbly won't be in English but we can always hope the Funimation will actually give a crap about the NZ and Asutralian DBZ fans for a change.
Legacy of Goku 2 A Success
Funimation and Atari have thanked the fans fot the success of The Legacy of Goku 2 for Gameboy Advance with the following message "Thank you to the fans for making DBZ: The Legacy of Goku II the number-one-best-selling Game Boy Advanced game for the month of July. This goes to show that Dragon Ball Z fans are the best in the World. From everybody at FUNimation Productions and Atari, Thank You. Look for other great DBZ video game coming soon including DBZ Budokai on Game Cube, DBZ Taiketsu on Game Boy Advanced, and the long awaited sequel, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 on PlayStation 2."