Funimation Delays Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Blu-Ray
posted on 2014-02-01 18:21 EST
I’ve gotten so used to delays that if a Funi release were to be released without one I’d be shocked…and suspicious. 
Maybe they’ve decided to give up their tragic, though ironic, pan-and-scan cropping foolery and give us 4:3? Maybe they’re going back to fix the overly-bright, blurred images? Actually, my favorite “hope” is that they’ve finally redubbed either Piccolo, Vegeta or both with a non-Sabat actor.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-02-17/new-dragon-ball-kai-anime-to-premiere-on-april-6
[size=20]New Dragon Ball Z Kai Anime Series to Premiere on April 6[/size]
posted on 2014-02-17 02:02 EST
“New age of Kai” to cover Majin Buu Saga in Toriko’s current timeslot
The April issue of Shueisha’s V Jump magazine is announcing on Friday that a new Dragon Ball Kai anime series will premiere on Sunday, April 6 at 9:00 a.m. on Fuji TV. The “new age of Kai” will cover the Majin Buu Saga.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (known as just Dragon Ball Kai in Japan) condenses the 1989-1996 Dragon Ball Z anime series to more closely follow Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga. The series features digital high-definition remastering, a re-recorded soundtrack, and select scenes updated with new effects or re-animated footage. The 2009-2011 run of Dragon Ball Z Kai covered from the Saiyan Saga to the Android Cell Saga.
That Sunday 9:00 a.m. time slot is currently held by Toriko. The Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods film will have its broadcast television premiere on Fuji TV on March 22 at 9:00 p.m.
In November, Australian anime distributor Madman Entertainment responded to a Facebook question about the Buu Saga in Dragon Ball Z Kai: “DBZ Kai buu Saga should be released sometime [in 2014]. We’re just waiting on dubs etc. to be finished.”
Kyle Hebert and Sean Schemmel, the voice actors of Gohan and Goku respectively in Dragon Ball Z’s English dub, reported last April that they were recording for the Buu Saga of Dragon Ball Z Kai.
The Japanese cast recorded new episodes in November 2012, after the series’ original run in Japan in March 2011. Funimation released the series on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in North America. The American channel Nicktoons completed the first run of Funimation’s English release in 2012 and removed the series from its schedule last April. The series is airing on Saban Brands and The CW’s Vortexx (formerly Toonzai) programming block on Saturdays.
[size=20]Funimation Has Not Recorded a Dub for Dragon Ball Z Kai’s Buu Saga[/size]
posted on 2014-02-17 14:43 EST
North American company currently has no plans for the dub
FUNimation Entertainment confirmed with ANN on Monday that it has not begun recording a dub for the Majin Buu saga of Dragon Ball Z Kai, and does not yet have plans to do so.
Dragon Ball Z Kai voice actors Kyle Herbert and Sean Schemmel reported in April of 2013 that they were recording for the Buu saga, but the Buu saga will not air in Japan until this April 6. The Japanese cast recorded new episodes in November 2012, after the series’ original run in Japan in March 2011.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (known as just Dragon Ball Kai in Japan) condenses the 1989-1996 Dragon Ball Z anime series to more closely follow Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga. The series features digital high-definition remastering, a re-recorded soundtrack, and select scenes updated with new effects or re-animated footage. The 2009-2011 run of Dragon Ball Z Kai covered from the Saiyan Saga to the Android Cell Saga.
Funimation released the series on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in North America. The American channel Nicktoons completed the first run of Funimation’s English release in 2012 and removed the series from its schedule last April. The series is airing on Saban Brands and The CW’s Vortexx (formerly Toonzai) programming block on Saturdays.
O vaguely remember hearing something to the effect that dbz kai would never happen. I took comfort in that.
Buu saga should have never happened. It is the biggest slap to the face of the franchise that wasn’t done by funimation.
…as they did for Initial D, Funimation really ought to redub dbz. They really should have changed the cast with Kai; I don’t understand how funi has no qualms about screwing with the video and audio of dbz itself but treat their horrendous in-house dub as though it were sacrosanct. The one thing that they need to change, they won’t.
I shudder to think of the uproar if Funimation had re-dubbed Dragon Ball Z Kai with an all-new cast. It’d have made Celestial happy maybe, but oh my how many other fans would have been pissed. :ohmy:
Mark Gosdin
Couldn’t be more outcry than when they switched from Ocean.
Besides, the whole idea behind Kai was that it was “anti-nostalgia”, that it was “dbz done right”. That set the stage for a dub that was done right. But alas…
…I don’t know why funimation directors suddenly forget how to direct, casting directors forget how to cast, writers forget how to write and actors-most importantly-forget how to act. Funi’s dbz dub is like a clinic for how not to dub. Just about the only “positive” is that it gives bang/zoom and studiopolis a dub so bad that they can say “at least we are better than that!”
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-03-03/rock-band-good-morning-america-performs-new-dragon-ball-kai-ending
[size=20]Rock Band Good Morning America Performs New Dragon Ball Kai Ending[/size]
posted on 2014-03-03 01:30 EST
Anime premieres on April 6; “Haikei, Zarathustra” goes on sale on May 6
Japanese rock band Good Morning America (no relation to the American television show of the same name) is contributing their song “Haikei, Zarathustra” (Dear Zarathustra) as the new ending theme of the anime series Dragon Ball Kai.
The anime will return with the Majin Buu Saga on April 6, and the song’s single will go on sale on May 6. There will be three versions: limited first edition A with the song “Kassai” and a DVD of selected live performances from Good Morning America’s “Shinogi Au” project, limited first edition B with the song “Melody” and the bonus track “Hashire! Fire Radio!!”, and the regular edition with “Kassai” and the karaoke versions of both songs.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (known as just Dragon Ball Kai in Japan) condenses the 1989-1996 Dragon Ball Z anime series to more closely follow Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga. The series features digital high-definition remastering, a re-recorded soundtrack, and select scenes updated with new effects or re-animated footage. The 2009-2011 run of Dragon Ball Z Kai covered from the Saiyan Saga to the Android Cell Saga.
###Shino Kakinuma Replaces Yuko Minaguchi as Videl in Dragon Ball Z Kai
posted on 2014-03-10 11:40 EDT
Minaguchi is still on hiatus due to her studies abroad
###New Dragon Ball Z Kai’s Promo Video Features Majin Buu
posted on 2014-03-28 22:45 EDT
"New age of Kai" anime to cover Majin Buu Saga when it debuts on April 6
###Toriyama: Became Disinterested in Fighting Manga During Dragon Ball
posted on 2014-03-31 17:30 EDT
Creator became tired of violent and repetitive fights during the final arc of the original manga
if you are a fan of dbz then this is the topic for you!
the z fighters are awesome
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-17/dragon-ball-z-kai/the-final-chapters-listed-at-69-episodes
[size=20]Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters Listed at 69 Episodes[/size]
posted on 2014-04-17 06:25 EDT
Animation studio Toei’s Europe branch lists the new Dragon Ball Z Kai as 69 episodes and the “closing chapter” of the series. The logo refers to the series as Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters.
The “new age of Kai” series began covering the Majin Buu Saga arc on April 6.
i just watched the first episode of dragon ball kai majinbuu arc
###Toonami Streams Dragonball Z: Cooler’s Revenge Trailer
posted on 2014-05-18 16:30 EDT
Film to air on May 25 at midnight ET
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-05-24/dragon-ball-z-kai-to-run-on-adult-swim-toonami-block/.74885
[size=20]Dragon Ball Z Kai to Run on Adult Swim’s Toonami Block[/size]
posted on 2014-05-24 19:40 EDT
Condensed version of DBZ begins this fall; Cowboy Bebop also returns to Toonami
Adult Swim, the American television network paired with Cartoon Network, announced at MomoCon on Saturday that it will run Dragon Ball Kai in its Toonami programming block. Toonami will begin running the series this fall.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (known as just Dragon Ball Kai in Japan) condenses the 1989-1996 Dragon Ball Z anime series to more closely follow Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga. The series features digital high-definition remastering, a re-recorded soundtrack, and select scenes updated with new effects or re-animated footage. The 2009-2011 run of Dragon Ball Z Kai covered from the Saiyan Saga to the Android Cell Saga.
The “new age of Kai” began on April 6 in Japan, and it is covering the Majin Buu Saga arc with more episodes. Animation studio Toei’s Europe branch lists the new Dragon Ball Z Kai run as 69 episodes and the “closing chapter” of the series. Adult Swim did not specify if it will begin running Dragon Ball Z Kai from the very first episodes or the newer episodes in “Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters.”
Update: Adult Swim also announced that it is bringing back Cowboy Bebop to Toonami.
[size=20]Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods to Premiere in N. American Theaters in August[/size]
posted on 2014-05-30 12:00 EDT
Funimation to screen film in over 350 theaters in U.S. & Canada
Funimation announced on Friday that it will screen Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods in over 350 theaters across North America on August 5, August 6, August 7, and August 9.
Funimation describes the story:
The company is currently working on the English dub for the film.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods opened in Japan last year and earned 2.9 billion yen (about US$30 million) at the box office.
Madman Entertainment licensed the film last year and screened the film in theaters in Australia.
[size=20]Buff DBZ Dudes Needed, Apply Within[/size]
posted on 2014-06-03 21:00 EDT
We rarely ever (read: pretty much never) post Craigslist ads, but we got such a kick out of this one we had to share.
Basically, if you’re super buff, live in New York, don’t mind dressing up in DBZ garb, and are willing to hold up some appetizer trays for a few hours, you’re in luck. Your services are definitely needed at this guy’s going-away party.
He can’t pay much, but you’ll get free food and the chance to tell a story that begins with, “So I was working at this party, dressed as Goku…”
[size=20]FUNimation Entertainment announces LA Red Carpet Premiere of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods”[/size]
Jun 11th 2014
Starring the voices of Sean Schemmel and Chris Sabat on Thursday July 3, 2014 at Regal LA Live Stadium
FLOWER MOUND, TX- (6/11/14) FUNimation Entertainment announced that its animated feature film “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods”, will be presented at a red carpet premiere at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 Theaters in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday July 3, 2014. The red carpet will begin at 8:00pm followed by the screening at 9:00pm.
It will be a night of entertainment for fans of the popular Dragon Ball Z franchise featuring an opportunity to walk the carpet alongside US voice cast including Sean Schemmel and Chris Sabat and Producer, Justin Cook. Stunning animation and epic new villains highlight this first new Dragon Ball feature film in over seventeen years!
SYNOPSIS:
Following the events from the internationally renowned animated television series, Dragon Ball Z, after the defeat of Majin Buu, a new power awakens and threatens humanity. Beerus, an ancient and powerful God of Destruction, searches for Goku after hearing rumors of the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to their home planet, the Z-fighters must find a way to stop him before it’s too late. Only Goku, humanity’s last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and stop Beerus from destroying Earth, and possibly the entire universe! Fans of the series will be delighted to know that Battle of Gods is an original work from Dragon Ball creator, himself, Akira Toriyama.
Media and Press are invited for coverage on the red carpet. Invitations may be obtained by request by contacting Scott Lonski of FUNimation Entertainment at scott.lonski@funimation.com or by calling 972.537.0843.
On sale dates for nationwide screenings taking place Aug 5, 6, 7 and 9 will be announced soon. For more details about the US theatrical release, visit www.dragonballz.com
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[size=20]Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods to Have Red Carpet Premiere in L.A.[/size]
posted on 2014-06-11 18:30 EDT
July 3 premiere will be 2 blocks from Anime Expo with U.S. dub cast & producer
North American anime distributor Funimation announced on Wednesday that it will hold a red carpet premiere for Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 3. The 8:00 p.m. red carpet and 9:00 p.m. screening will be at the Regal LA Live Stadium 14 Theaters, just two blocks away from Anime Expo (July 3-6).
The English voice cast, including Sean Schemmel and Chris Sabat, and producer Justin Cook will be among the guests at the event.
Funimation describes the story:
The film will then play in over 350 theaters across North America on August 5, August 6, August 7, and August 9.