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Excel launches Dragonball Evolution on DVD and Blu-Ray
14 September 2009 9:33 AM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »
Excel Home Videos and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have launched Dragonball Evolution on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc.Director James Wong adapts the rich mythos of the Dragonball series that grew from a manga into various popular animated series with this 20th Century Fox production starring Justin Chatwin.From graphic novels, to a long-running television series and more than 25 video games that have sold over 10 million copies, Toriyama Akira's anime series, Dragonball has exploded into a global phenomenon that remains hugely successful.The ... »
Dragonball: Evolution – Blu-Ray
30 August 2009 9:18 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Blu-Ray Review
Directed by: James Wong
Cast: Justin Chatwin, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung and Chow Yun-Fat
Running Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Rating: PG
Plot: A young man (Chatwin) trained in super martial arts must stop an ancient evil force from ending the world.
Who’s It For? Tweenage boys and their complacent chaperones/parents. Fans of the series will likely be disappointed, especially those who watched “Dragonball Z” on TV like this guy.
Movie:
As far as adaptations that should never exist in the first place go, there have been worse. Like the best of the worst, Dragonball: Evolution was never really asked for by fans. In fact, the film is being rejected more than accepted by fans. And even more fans are too busy disregarding its entire existence to even reject it. But still, this is no super disaster like that Super Mario Bros. movie with Bob Hoskins »
- Nick Allen
SyFy "Spikes" Caprica – James Marsters Joins the Cast
19 August 2009 9:01 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
SyFy Channel has cast Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum James Masters (Spike) in a role that is sure to fit the actor like a glove. Marsters role on Caprica will be as Barnabus Greele, a charismatic terrorist central to Caprica's over-arcing plot. Here are the details straight from SyFy.
New York, NY – August 19, 2009 – Fan favorite James Marsters has been cast in Syfy’s upcoming series Caprica as the dangerous terrorist leader Barnabus Greeley. Driven by moralistic and yet carnal desires, this unpredictable villain is constantly torn by his conflicting motivations.
Humanity's storyline takes completely new twists with Caprica, which follows two rival families and their patriarchs – Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) and Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) – as they compete and thrive in the vibrant realm of the 12 Colonies, a society recognizably close to our own. This original, standalone series will feature the passion, intrigue, political backbiting, and family conflict in »
- Jon Lachonis
Blu-ray Review: Dragonball Evolution
30 July 2009 10:47 PM, PDT | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »
There are certain movies that only a die-hard fan can truly appreciate how utterly bad and painfully horrendous the movie really is. “Dragonball Evolution” is one of those movies. Admittedly, I’m a life-long Dragonball Z fanatic. I caught on to the original Japanese Anime back when you could only find them on bootleg in the comic book store. The series was awesome. Each movie was better than the one prior – with the occasional exception of movies like Bio-Broly of course. So, why ruin a good thing by transforming it into a live-action feature? Dragonball Evolution loosely follows the original Dragonball story arc, before Goku (Justin Chatwin) grew up, married Chi Chi and had a son named Gohan. The threat of King Piccolo has returned. Piccolo seeks to collect the seven scattered Dragonballs, which united can call forth the ancient dragon Shenron to grant one "perfect wish." When Goku’s »
- Bags
New on DVD This Week
28 July 2009 3:32 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Here’s a list of some of the new DVD and Blu-ray releases this week we’re particularly interested in. Plus, some old favorites (and not so favorites) coming out this week for the first time on Blu-ray.
Movies
Fast & Furious ~ Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster (DVD and Blu-ray)
Repulsion – Criterion Collection ~ Catherine Deneuve (Blu-ray)
12 Monkeys ~ Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, and Madeline Stowe (Blu-ray)
Dragonball: Evolution ~ Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Yun-Fat Chow, and Emmy Rossum (DVD)
This Is Spinal Tap ~ Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer (Blu-ray)
Fast & Furious 4 – Movie Collection ~ Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster (DVD)
Bart Got a Room ~ William H. Macy (DVD)
The 10th Victim ~ Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa Martinelli, and George Wang (DVD)
Miss March ~ Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Raquel Alessi, and Molly Stanton (DVD)
The 10th Victim ~ Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa Martinelli, »
- Joe Gillis
New Dragonball: Evolution DVD Clip
27 July 2009 7:49 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
We have an exclusive clip from the upcoming DragonBall: Evolution, which hits the shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on July 28. Click below for our exclusive clip, which features Goku's first encounter with Master Roshi.
Based on one of the most popular Japanese manga series of all time, Dragonball Evolution follows a young warrior on an epic adventure to discover his destiny...and save the world from the forces of darkness. For his eighteenth birthday, mild-mannered Goku is given a mystical Dragonball, one of only seven in existence, which combine to grant a perfect wish to whoever possesses them. But an ancient warlord named Piccolo has escaped eternal imprisonment and is on his own quest to gather the Dragonballs. Goku must enlist the help of his friends-and the power of his evolving martial arts skills-to defeat Piccolo before it's too late! Packed with spectacular visual effects, high-flying action, and over an hour of hard-hitting extras, »
Dragonball Evolution DVD Specs
26 July 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
The legend comes to life when one of the most successful anime franchises of all-time arrives on Blu-ray Disc and DVD with Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition, available Today from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A live-action adaptation of the hugely popular franchise, Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition is a non-stop action thrill ride centered on a humanoid alien named Goku (Justin Chatwin, War of the Worlds), who tries to fulfill the wish of his dying grandfather by collecting all seven of the world's mystical Dragonballs with the help of the great Master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fat,... »
Dragonball Evolution - DVD Review
25 July 2009 5:58 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
The popular animated television show and manga is given the big screen treatment but it may be too late. The film feels very rushed and might.ve been better to have hit theaters in the heyday of Dragonball mania. Goku (Justin Chatwin) is a soon-to-be-eighteen-year-old kid who lives with his grandfather (Randall Duk Kim) who teaches him martial arts. His grandfather gives him a mystical object called a Dragonball before his eighteenth birthday. He.s supposed to be celebrating the big day with grandfather, but Chi-Chi (Jamie Chung) asks him to her party and since he.s enamored with her he skips grandpa.s party. It may have worked out for the best since the evil alien Piccolo (James Marsters) and »
- Jeff Swindoll
Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 40
1 July 2009 7:52 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
Here's the updated Top 40 list! You'll definitely notice the international flavor! »
Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 40
1 July 2009 7:52 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
Here's the updated Top 40 list! You'll definitely notice the international flavor! »
Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 40
1 July 2009 7:52 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
Here's the updated Top 40 list! You'll definitely notice the international flavor! »
Dragonball Evolution Sequel Confirmed, UK DVD/Blu-ray Details
8 June 2009 2:31 PM, PDT | The Cinema Post | See recent The Cinema Post news »
A James Marsters fansite (originally published here, from German mag “Nautilus”) posted an interview today in which he confirmed that he will be returning for a second film based on the the cult Manga series “Dragonball Evolution”. Marsters portrays the villain character known as “Lord Piccolo”.
The original “Dragonball Evolution” grossed $9 million dollars in the Us, and around £1 million on a fairly limited release in the UK, but hauled in $45 million from international markets, playing especially well in China and Japan.
We also received details today about the UK release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray, scheduled for September 7th 2009. The releases will feature a good bundle of special features, including some Blu-ray exclusive content as below.
“Released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment the film follows the young Goku (Justin Chatwin – War of the Worlds, The Invisible) as he battles the most evil of villains in his quest to protect the Earth. »
- Ryan Petty
Dragonball Evolution Brings the Action to DVD and Blu-ray on July 28th
27 May 2009 6:32 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
You can bring home Goku, Bulma and the rest of your favorite manga characters brought to live on DVD and Blu-ray this July. Dragonball Evolution will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 28. The standard DVD "Z-Edition" will be priced at $27.98 Srp while the Blu-ray will be priced at $39.99 Srp. The film stars Justin Chatwin, Emmy Rossum, Chow Yun-Fat and James Marsters.
Based on one of the most popular Japanese manga series of all time, Dragonball Evolution follows a young warrior on an epic adventure to discover his destiny...and save the world from the forces of darkness. For his eighteenth birthday, mild-mannered Goku is given a mystical Dragonball, one of only seven in existence, which combine to grant a perfect wish to whoever possesses them. But an ancient warlord named Piccolo has escaped eternal imprisonment and is on his own quest to gather the Dragonballs. Goku must enlist »
Go Behind-the-Scenes of 'S. Darko'
11 May 2009 3:39 PM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
Over at Bdtv you can watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette for Fox Home Entertainment's forthcoming release of S. Darko A Donnie Darko Tale arriving on DVD at retailers tomorrow. The story picks up seven years after the first film (and Donnie's death) when little sister Samantha Darko and her best friend Corey are now 18 and on a roadtrip to Los Angeles when they are plagued by bizarre visions. Directed by Chris Fisher, the film stars Daviegh Chase (The Ring, Donnie Darko), Ed Westwick, Briana Evigan (Burning Bright, Sorority Row), Justin Chatwin, Elizabeth Berkley, Briana Evigan and Matthew Davis. »
Dragonball Evolution Review
11 April 2009 11:34 PM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Dragonball Evolution Directed by: James Wong Written by: Ben Ramsey Starring: Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung, James Marsters, Randall Duk Kim, Joon Park, Ernie Hudson Asian culture has had a massive influence on North America over the past decade and a half, to the point where nearly every popular children's animated series is now either being imported from Japan or created in the same art style, virtually every horror movie is required to have creepy children in it, and the majority of action movies made since The Matrix has tried to emulate the same slick martial arts choreography. Now the latest trend in Hollywood has producers trying to repackage some of the biggest Japanese animated series as live action films, and it seems only appropriate that Dragonball is one of the first to find its way to the big screen. Based on the manga by Akira Toriyama, »
- Sean
Movie Review: “Dragonball Evolution”
11 April 2009 6:15 PM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Seen on: April 11, 2009
The players: Director: James Wong, Writer: Ben Ramsey, Cast: Justin Chatwin, Joon Park, James Marsters, Emmy Rossum
Facts of interest: Wong also directed "The One" and "Final Destination."
The plot: Goku must find the seven magical dragonballs before the ruthless villain Piccolo calls forth a badass demon who will destroy the world.
Our quick thoughts: James Wong’s “Dragonball Evolution” is certainly not the worst film I’ve seen so far this year, but it’s still a bad one. A very bad one, actually. I don’t really know much about the “Dragonball” franchise and I’ve never read the series or played any of the video games, but I like to think it doesn’t take an expert to realize this movie is pretty much a crappy big-screen adaptation. »
- Franck Tabouring
Dragonball: Evolution Review
11 April 2009 12:33 PM, PDT | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Dear Dragonball: Evolution Filmmakers:
Even knowing nothing about the original manga by Akira Toriyama, I feel safe in saying that you, sirs, have not made a movie that deserves the name.
At least, I hope not, because I cannot believe that one of the most popular manga series of all times bears any close resemblance to the movie that you have unleashed upon the world.
You cast Justin Chatwin as Goku, an actor in his mid-20s who is probably a perfectly nice gentlemen in real life, good-looking, easygoing, and prompt for his set calls. He is somewhat believable as a feckless 18 year old, but entirely ineffectual as a warrior in training. His stunt doubles (Jackson Spidell and César René Vigné), however, did some pretty good work, and I must allow that the fight scene in which Goku avoids hitting anyone is nicely choreographed.
But we simply must address the casting of Chow Yun-Fat and, »
- Peter Martin
Dragonball: Evolution
11 April 2009 10:39 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Quickcard Review
Directed by: James Wong
Cast: Justin Chatwin, Jamie Chung, Chow Yun Fat, Emmy Rossum
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG
Plot: A young man (Chatwin) trained in super martial arts must stop an ancient evil force from ending the world.
Who’s It For? Tweenage boys and their complacent chaperons/parents. Fans of the series will likely be disappointed, especially those who watched “Dragonball Z” on TV like this guy.
Expectations: “Do we need this movie?” “Have we ever wanted this movie?” “Will I get reimbursed for seeing this?” A big whopping “no” to all the above.
Overall
As far as adaptations that should never exist in the first place go, there have been worse. Like the best of the worst, Dragonball: Evolution was never really asked for by fans. In fact, the film is being rejected more than accepted by fans. And even more fans »
- Nick Allen
The Second Edition - Terminator, Transformers, Hunter Prey and more!
11 April 2009 2:27 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
There is a Lot of information on the Internet, and the same goes for movie news too. Being a one man band it's sometimes difficult to keep up with all the happenings in Hollywood throughout the week. So, I've come up with a solution.
Welcome to The Second Edition, my summary of the week's news that didn't make the 'front page,' this week we have a new "Terminator Salvation" viral, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" CGI images, the new teaser trailer for "Hunter Prey" and more! Check it all out below:
First up is this viral video from the Terminator Salvation camp. The intrepid Skynet-Investigating nerd "Bre Pettis" makes a chilling discovery about the Skynet Research Enhancement Module Model 101 - not only is it tracking his network usage, it's also analyzing his DNA!:
Head over to ResistOrBeTerminated.com for more info!
Also this week, we've been treated to »
- info@originalsharpsays.com (Craig Sharp)
Review: Dragonball: Evolution
10 April 2009 7:32 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Dragonball: Evolution is based on a manga series (that's Japanese for "comic book") that was also turned into an anime series (that's Japanese for "cartoon") and is now a movie that was not screened for critics before it opened (that's Hollywood for "we're not very proud of it"). I doubt it's what fans of the story have been hoping for all these years, as they've endured one delay after another in getting a live-action version to the screen, but it's not aggressively bad. It's more like a dumb, energetic puppy.
It is the story of Goku (Justin Chatwin), a teenager being raised by his grandfather (Randall Duk Kim), who teaches him the ancient ways of martial arts and, from the looks of it, the Force. Goku has supernatural powers that he has not yet learned to harness, including the ability, not unlike a video-game character, to throw colorful balls of energy. »
- Eric D. Snider
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