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It’s been over five months since we reported that SFX would be taking your questions to ask James Marsters (Piccolo). Now, finally, they have been asked. Mike sent in a scan from an upcoming issue of SFX magazine, where James answers questions about a young and old Piccolo, if flying will be in the movie (the answer is yes), and more. He also describes the tone of the movie as a “world between Dragonball and Dragonball Z.”

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  1. SSJ Jon
    September 23rd, 2008 at 10:31 | #1

    rammstein just wants attention. he is the the guy thats gonna be sitting in the theatre on opening day thinking the movie is awesome and then come back to this site to try and spoil everyone else excitment as we share wat we liked about the movie.

  2. heason
    September 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 | #2

    huh adam?

  3. September 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 | #3

    @dragonsoul2:

    Yeah, I’ve kinda gotten the same impression at this point. I can say I’ve given it a fair shot, but now I’ll just ignore it. Not worth arguing at this point.

    @heason: Whether she’s lying or not, I dunno. But the film as she describes it would be more than okay in my opinion, aside from the short length. I like how she described the school parts as Goku being just as naive and friendly as ever, and even being persuaded to show off by lifting heavy objects. That sounds just like him, with a little bit of teen Gohan mixed in. XD

  4. September 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 | #4

    @Goku3000:

    Er, I wouldn’t go THAT far. After all, in the manga, the entire DragonBall universe is contained within a gigantic snowglobe. >.>

  5. September 23rd, 2008 at 11:01 | #5

    @heason:

    Shes lying
    Her answers were a mixture of what we knew already and making up stuff.
    Just another IMDB user who wants attention!

  6. heason
    September 23rd, 2008 at 11:04 | #6

    ya shes got super pwned by scabab shes lying

  7. kaypain
    September 23rd, 2008 at 11:19 | #7

    Scabab didn’t do anything made up stuff himself… so both of them are full of BS

    I’m pretty the movie had pre-screenings, they already had it with HP6, and that comes later than Dragonball, but rather she attended or not I don’t know, nor do I care….

  8. kaiokenx10
    September 23rd, 2008 at 11:35 | #8

    That RAMMSTEIN guy just needs to shut the hell up and get out!!!! Either that or Adam needs to kick his ass out….He is by far the most annoying person on this site. My god…I can’t even look at decent intelligent discussions without his piss poor 2 cents being thrown in. Get a life buddy and stop spamming these boards with your idiotic insults to a movie that you haven’t even SEEN YET!!!

  9. Breasts are full
    September 23rd, 2008 at 11:49 | #9

    Sweet. I’m going to have to get new pants after next month’s trailer.

  10. SSJ Jon
    September 23rd, 2008 at 12:03 | #10

    @heason: definitly lying. she says she is a dragon ball fan yet she couldn give us anything we already didnt know? and she jus says oozaru is a beast? lol yea i swear if i saw the movie and had the balls to tell everyone i would tell you EVERYTHING LITERALLY. no way.

  11. Jadix
    September 23rd, 2008 at 12:13 | #11

    @kaiokenx10: Thank You that rammadingdong is annoying.

  12. Jadix
    September 23rd, 2008 at 12:56 | #12

    @Adam: Do you believe this news to be true?

  13. sajin0084.deviantart.com
    September 23rd, 2008 at 13:01 | #13

    mmmm I wonder why no one asked her about the music?
    People saying it isnt true because the special effects arnt done yet should know that they do pre screenings of films before the final version is ready.
    Its hard to know if she is telling the truth or not and only time will tell.

  14. September 23rd, 2008 at 13:04 | #14

    No, i’m sorry but that is a BIG LIE, theres absolutely no proof what so ever that she saw a preview of the film, this is just another hater trying to spoil the film. To be honest even i could have written all that in just 5 mins.

  15. Sean
    September 23rd, 2008 at 13:46 | #15

    @heason: Haha she said Piccolo uses his Special Beam Cannon in the movie :lol: This IS Dragonball right? :roll:

  16. September 23rd, 2008 at 13:46 | #16

    Sean, message me on AIM.

  17. Sean
    September 23rd, 2008 at 13:58 | #17

    @Adam: Hope it’s important :wink:

  18. josh1122
    September 23rd, 2008 at 14:19 | #18

    @moin: how is it ”another hater” she never bashed the movie, if anything she said it was good and enjoyable and recommended it to everyone.

    how is that being a hater? :roll:

    but anyways, i dont know wether to believe this person or not, part of me wants to,but the other part of me is screaming BS.

  19. September 23rd, 2008 at 14:33 | #19

    Yeah not too sure about this person. She mentioned that Piccolo didn’t have his “usual white turban”, as if she doesn’t even realize that this isn’t Piccolo Jr…assuming that we even get a Piccolo Jr. We could just get a young Lord Piccolo for the sequels…guess we’ll have to wait until the movie to find out.

  20. September 23rd, 2008 at 14:39 | #20

    @moin: Surely even you could have written all that in just 5 mins, including :lol: better than ramsey and wong together

  21. heason
    September 23rd, 2008 at 15:02 | #21

    ya i agree its a lie, theres always one of these people

    ibut sometimes ppl are to too quick to say, no you didnt your lieing, but hey it was possible

  22. Breasts are full
    September 23rd, 2008 at 15:25 | #22

    I wonder if she’s pretty…

  23. SSJ4Pikachu
    September 23rd, 2008 at 15:35 | #23

    @Rammstein: “For example, how can Goku fight by the side of Piccolo against the Sayians if he knows he killed his Grandpa? Or why would Piccolo join forces with Goku if he knows that Goku is a Sayian and later he might join the other Sayians?” Ummm….Yeah you forget that Goku is very forgiving…correct? I mean you are talking about the guy who spared Frieza’s life. Who gave Piccolo Jr. a chance to become a good guy. Hell he even forgave Vegeta, and thats what made him a good guy. Goku was never some angsty person. Piccolo JR is not KING PICCOLO! He is simply a reincarnation. Besides, Piccolo even told Goku when they fought Raditz “After we beat this guy, I am going to take you down” or something along those lines and Goku agreed with him. And the second question you asked is just ridiculous I mean seriously, when Raditz came they figured he was the only Saiyan left, and then when he died they realized there were two more.

  24. batman
    September 23rd, 2008 at 15:48 | #24

    she is bull shitting me!

  25. September 23rd, 2008 at 15:58 | #25

    @Everyone:

    She maybe is lying, but her comments look neutral. that makes me doubt a little.

  26. SSJ4Pikachu
    September 23rd, 2008 at 16:44 | #26

    @heason: The majority of what was said sounded pretty decent and good. So some part of me wants to believe it, but i doubt the person really saw the movie 6 months early.

  27. Rammstein
    September 23rd, 2008 at 16:49 | #27

    @Goku3000: There’s a logic behind it, but it doesn’t matter!

    WHAT IF THAT EARTH WAS COLONIZED BY HUMANS, SO NOW HUMANS AND DINOSAURS LIVE TOGETHER? WHAT IF THAT CIVILIZATION IS AN ANCIENT ADVANCED ONE?

    If there’s a universe, then everything in it work together, by definition.

    Cell saga was PURE FANTASY, because such a thing doesn’t exist today. Can they send bees around the world spying warriors and collecting data, so a genetically engineered warrior will have the cells and data from all those warriors and then become the ultimate warrior!? WTF, of course not. But in Dragon Ball’s universe that exists.

    The same thing for the androids. The adroids 17 and 18 were made out of human parts as well. Whatever robots we may have are not even close. Emotions? :lol:

    It is just as fantasy as LOTR, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc. It is purely made up, and whatever justification there is, it is contained within that universe. WE DON’T NEED to justify it with our science or knowledge, otherwise Jedis would never be. Can you lift a “spaceship” with your thought? I didn’t think so. :lol:

  28. SSJ4Pikachu
    September 23rd, 2008 at 17:07 | #28

    @Rammstein: We realize that. And there isn’t much “logic” around Dragonball, but you cannot deny the fact that Dragonball/Dragonball Z is both Sci-Fi/Fantasy

  29. September 23rd, 2008 at 17:35 | #29

    Your not even making no sense. It seems you did’nt understand one thing I Just said. Your suffing from Impaired Perception, will no longer waste my time agruing with and your NARROW MINDED CONCEPTS. You plain and simply don’t want Dragonball to relate to reality and make scense in any way. It’s like your suffering from DIAREEAH OF THE MOUTH AND CONSTIPATION OF THE BRAIN. I’am done arguing with NARROW MIND 19th century ASSHOLES like slow RAMMSTEIN who can’t even process information correctly. Learn to read Dickwad. Adam I sorry for cursing but I was angry.

  30. DBiscool
    September 23rd, 2008 at 18:38 | #30

    People don’t fight. The movie will be good so don’t bash it.

    DB rocks.

  31. Walsh
    September 23rd, 2008 at 18:42 | #31

    Didn’t I stress to you all not to waste your time with Rammstein ?

  32. September 23rd, 2008 at 18:54 | #32

    only 24 days till trailer

  33. Stonecipher
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:12 | #33

    FROM HOYCINEMA

    Dragonball movie: Description and synopsis of the film?

    Thanks to nachossj1 and andure we have this news.

    NOTE: HAVE POTENTIAL SPOILERS

    Copy / paste

    In commenting on this IMDB is that some people already saw the movie … or what will be the movie … q q so says the institute is not anything more q (which was filmed in two days) q many confrontations, but only four fights fights … which are twice against Piccolo Goku … … one for each Goku against Roshi the first time q are … and Roku against Yamcha the first time are q q says … the effects are spectacular … just like the fights … q q q attacks are leaving the Kame hame has the gun and a special Piccolo attack … yamcha chou says that, James and Jamie are spectacular in their roles Goku is fine and also because q remains as in the manga but it’s a little more normal … q says at the end of the film Piccolo is green as in the anime but does not have satellite dishes … and that is not as big Ozaru but it’s big and looks like a werewolf … I am not the only thing q q taste of what is said q lasts 93 minutes ????!!!!…. be pg-13 rating

    finishes off the q q want a perfect pass from the anime to the big screen does not … liked him a lot … but the q sees as an OVA Dragon Ball liked him a lot.

    ————————————————– ———————-

    Source: So I have a chance to see one of the first examinations of the preview of the new movie Dragonball. Obviously, skeptical and a little worried about how my childhood favorites would be portrayed on the big screen, I was surprised to find that it was not as bad as I expected. Therefore, those are my opinions:

    - Some of the players were slightly miscast, Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi thought he was going to be a bad idea. It is completely perverted and frankly erase the image as a modern Mr. Miyagi. Said that some of the actors perfectly fit their roles, Emmy Rossum, James Marsters and Jamie Chung were impressive. Still stuck for an opinion on Chatwin taking into account that Goku portrayed in a way different from what I’ve come to expect, as of going to classes.

    - The special effects are amazing. Thats all there is to say about them really. Absolutely spectacular. They are not photo-realistic, but then again that was never supposed to be. I will not say much in order not to spoil the surprise …

    - The script is weak and at times it feels very rushed, but I guess that fits. Ben Ramsey did a pretty good job, but as a true fan of Dragonball, but I like fans like never be completely satisfied. Characters such as Krillin easily could have been included and which are appropriate at home in James Wong and Dragonball to be honest, I do not know why it was omitted.

    The film possibly lukewarm reviews to obtain the release, but a casual Dragonball filming does enjoy the fun, lively take on the myth. For my part, I can not wait to see you again when it premieres next year!

    1. The clashes are the

    Sometimes spectacular. Other times it is quite obvious that the fighters are actors in Hollywood. Everything is done well, the energy ball of energy flying in all directions and its environs are destroyed. What can be expected, however, this is Dragonball?

    2. How green is really Piccolo?

    Piccolo, at first, as is old is just pink green. Change about half an hour towards the end of his usual green. It looks very different from the caricature in appearance. Lacks the usual white turban and purple dress. In addition to its antenna are missing. This is the point further, because although Marsters is Piccolo, the character played by the fact that its appearance is less important

    3. Will there be change?.

    I think more or less the previous comment in response to this question.

    4. How many fights will there be?

    It depends on how you are referring to fights. There are a lot of clashes within the film, but there are around four major fights in total. Two of which will occur toward the end.

    5. What is the aspect of Oozaru?

    Oozaru is a beast in this film. Normally, because of this in Hollywood does not kill Grandpa Gohan as in the original Dragonball series.

    6. Does the movie lasts?

    About 93 minutes approx.

    7. What qualification will?

    It is likely that a PG-13. The MPAA has not yet assessed, though. Take into account the fact that it was the first preview screening.

    8. Anything after the credits

    Yes, but only something small ends Goku flying toward the sunset.

    9. As is Shren rum

    Is not as described, the balls in a large portion of time is glass with bright light orange. And Shren rum is possibly one of the few designs that remains almost completely true to their form of anime.

    10. When Goku and Piccolo fight, and how?

    Practically has already described the clashes.

    ¿93 minutes including credits?

    No, not including the credits.

    How was school?

    The school is part of principle and is not exactly an important and nothing main point of the film, I think it was just for show Goku as a normal child.

    What are the 4 major fights?

    Two fights between Goku and Piccolo. One ends at the Piccolo favor and the other in the Goku. A fight between Goku and Yamcha very short and quick, a fight between Goku and Master Roshi, this is when Goku arrives for 1st time frete a Roshi and the old man has no idea who he is, until he discovers on his way to fight who is the grandson of the great Gohan …

    It was leaked images of Piccolo Piccolo is young or old Piccolo?

    The images are filtered from the old Piccolo (obviously).

    What is dialogue like? Any line Cheesy?

    The dialogue was very witty in a sense. There are some clever lines and Goku, but supposedly is a polite teenager, still serving as the child without education was like Goku of Dragonball original series.

    One of the best scenes secondary? Is it at the time that the student discovers that you have superpowers?

    No, not that it has discovered powers, because the grandfather Gohan has already been given training and already knew what he was capable. At the university, staging Goku is taken as an authentic freak. Forced to fight a bully, demonstrating his power by lifting objects etc …

    Everyone knows his power in those scenes and secondary, not afraid to show it.

    Are the fights as the Matrix?

    There are some style (bullet time), but the sequences are in batch, very similar to those of the series, very fast, then switch to slow motion, which usually revolve around a character, saying something in their movements.

    How green skin Piccolo, is pale green, or dark green?

    It is pale green.

    Is it funny?

    There are funny parts. The idea of Goku and Chichi had a few winks to the public. Chichi usually fantasies with Goku, though sometimes she tries to forget to focus, a lot of distractions and confusion occurs.

    Do you think the fans will enjoy?

    It depends what the fans are waiting. If the fans are expecting a seamless transition of anime in Hollywood, then no, they will most likely not like it. If you watch the film with an open mind and see that the players, although sometimes do not look like Dragonball, who play their role very well.

    What special moves of the series appear?

    Obviously Goku makes the KAME hame ha, Piccolo attack if makanko Zampa, and destructive waves. Yamcha used his fist of the wolf, and Bulmer uses weapons!

    Does the Oozaru in a giant ape?

    It’s not as huge as it was in the anime. More than a Gorilla seems almost a wolf in appearance.

    other contributions they make in the forum of Andure:

    -Goku has no idea of the feelings of Chi-Chi, (as in anime), which will bring many funny situations between the two characters.

    -He says that although the appearance of Piccolo is something different, that does not matter very much because it reaches Marsters makes a perfect Piccolo, taken from the original.

    -That as in the original, Bulmer is going to scare a lot and, with the Oozaru.

    Which of the 4-big fights, the Roshi v. Goku, will be the first to be.

  34. September 23rd, 2008 at 19:20 | #34

    @Goku 3000:

    Brotha, since when reality means going to school …and making energy balls (kamehameha :lol: )?

    If they wanted adapt the fantasy DB world to reality, there were a lot of ways, and they (Wong, Ramsey) choose the easiest and most far from DB world. Too many changes, too many bad decisions than good things.

  35. SSJ4Pikachu
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:23 | #35

    @Stonecipher: “Piccolo is green as in the anime but does not have satellite dishes” No Satellite? Does he atleast get cable?

  36. Stonecipher
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:25 | #36

    @SSJ4Pikachu: Lolz!

  37. RJ
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:27 | #37

    this shit seems to be getting out of hand thats for sure.,,

  38. SSJ4Pikachu
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:30 | #38

    I wonder. Maybe Piccolo doesnt have Antenneas because TV is going Digital in 2009 so he is just adapting to his new Digital Cable >_>

  39. September 23rd, 2008 at 19:38 | #39

    Did somebody really just post that long IMDB thing again? If these people really saw the movie, I wish they’d quit talking about it before I accidentally read something that I don’t want to know . i.e. spoilers, etc.

  40. Jadix
    September 23rd, 2008 at 19:47 | #40

    If this is true why is it not on dbthemovie? Can they be contacted for an interview?

  41. SomeOne
    September 23rd, 2008 at 20:01 | #41

    @dragonsoul2 : Some of us might want to stay away from this or any other db website on oppening day, because you ca be certain that there will be haters waiting to spoil the movie.

  42. Rammstein
    September 23rd, 2008 at 20:04 | #42

    @goku3000: “Your not even making no sense. ”

    Breath deeply and reread the text. I am sure you will be able to understand it if you try hard. :lol:

  43. JoseMP
    September 23rd, 2008 at 20:46 | #43

    That girl in IMDB is lying. She said that in the movie Piccolo tells Goku he is a “Super Saiyan” … lol enough said.

  44. Walsh
    September 23rd, 2008 at 20:51 | #44

    burn to rammstein

    I believe the spy insects sent by Dr. Gero were “LadyBugs” not bees
    You lose again.
    Stop filling this board with ignorance

  45. September 23rd, 2008 at 20:53 | #45

    wel ramm u are a asshole with no life and u like to debate this online cuz no one at school gives a fuck wut u think i think u are some crazy wierd geek with no social life whats so ever and u day dream of being in dragon ball fighting along side goku listen who cares what anybody says it fake ok its fakes yes it some stuff in it that can be made real somebody but like i said some day a person who thinks dragon ball is real needs to get laid bigtime

  46. Stonecipher
    September 23rd, 2008 at 21:37 | #46

    how soon do you guys think we will get a leaked dragonball trailer??

  47. James Alexander
    September 23rd, 2008 at 21:39 | #47

    @dragonsoul2: that thing was written almost exactly the way the girl described it, she might have just probably rewrote it under a different name so more people can believe her.
    I recall an interview with the “Weaver” character saying that it was going to be a 2 hour film? and they haven’t even mentioned Ernie Hudson in it or other characters :roll:

  48. lol
    September 23rd, 2008 at 21:48 | #48

    hannah montana the movie Versus Dragonball :x

  49. September 24th, 2008 at 00:39 | #49

    @Stonecipher: holy crappo. i really wanna watch the movie now. i hope we can interview these people.

  50. September 24th, 2008 at 02:02 | #50

    @James Alexander: hmm i hope its 2 hours!! maybe this thing was wrong then

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