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waichingliu81 · 11-14-2007, 02:04 PM

Chow to produce 'Dragonball' movie

Wednesday, November 14 2007, 12:24 GMT

By Alex Fletcher
Stephen Chow has been named as the producer of the live action adaptation of the Japanese comic Dragonball.

Chow's previous movies have included Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle.

War of the Worlds actor Justin Chatwin will play the hero of the film, Goku, while James Marsters will take on the bad guy role of Piccolo.

The story will revolve around Goku's attempts to protect earth from malicious forces and gain control of the dragonballs.

The movie will begin shooting later this year, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Dragonball is due to appear in cinemas in August 2008.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a...all-movie.html

Max Whittaker · 11-14-2007, 03:05 PM

Mmm...

Good luck finding actors as ugly as the characters...

Mikado · 11-14-2007, 04:55 PM

Theres no way live action can capture the fluidity of animation, but, i guess filmakers in Asia are running out of ideas for movies TOO

waichingliu81 · 11-14-2007, 06:09 PM

i think it is stupid to make a live-action version. what's wrong with traditional 2D animation? chow's a great producer, writer, director and performer but this is going to flop

11-14-2007, 02:04 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Chow to produce 'Dragonball' movie Chow to produce 'Dragonball' movie Wednesday, November 14 2007, 12:24 GMT By Alex Fletcher Stephen Chow has been named as the producer of the live action adaptation of the Japanese comic Dragonball. Chow's previous movies have included Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. War of the Worlds actor Justin Chatwin will play the hero of the film, Goku, while James Marsters will take on the bad guy role of Piccolo. The story will revolve around Goku's attempts to protect earth from malicious forces and gain control of the dragonballs. The movie will begin shooting later this year, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Dragonball is due to appear in cinemas in August 2008. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a...all-movie.html

11-14-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Mmm... Good luck finding actors as ugly as the characters...

11-14-2007, 04:55 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Theres no way live action can capture the fluidity of animation, but, i guess filmakers in Asia are running out of ideas for movies TOO

11-14-2007, 06:09 PM	#4
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i think it is stupid to make a live-action version. what's wrong with traditional 2D animation? chow's a great producer, writer, director and performer but this is going to flop