Dragonball moves to April 8th 2009

[Cartman Blues]

I would like a Late Fall 2008 release like in October or November.

 

[CrashNburn]

Because we need posts for our damn Avvys.

LOL!! i wish they would make an official announcement on the release date

 

[YÅ«gi's BM]

Hopefully this will allow for changes to be made to move this film further closer to the original Manga.

 

[chelo248]

Akira Toriyama, the original national popular comic book "Dragon Ball" a live-action Hollywood movie, DRAGONBALL Japan's decision published in March next year! National publication April 3, 2009 that a formal decision by the entire world in Japan in March 2009 ahead of the other one day play the super-expanding road show.

Fox Japan 03/11/08

 

[Adam]

wow.....

 

[DBZ2cool]

Fox Japan 03/11/08

I know someone translated it into english but it is a bit confusing. Can someone please translate it properly.

So is it pretty much confirmed that March&April of 2009 is when Dragonball will grace theatres.

 

[TLH]

Well, if this is the truth, then fine with me. Doesn't affect me when Japan gets it. If anything it'll let us know how this movie turned out, although Japanese critics/fans might be super critical because they are the founders of the DB universe.

 

[craigdbfan]

Well, if this is the truth, then fine with me. Doesn't affect me when Japan gets it. If anything it'll let us know how this movie turned out, although Japanese critics/fans might be super critical because they are the founders of the DB universe.

You would be surprised Japanese critics aren't nearly as harsh as Americans.

 

[TLH]

Oh, didn't know that.

 

[craigdbfan]

Oh, didn't know that.

But then again this isn't just any film its "Dragon Ball" so they might be hard on it. I mean the Live Action Death Note did fantastic in Japan so I'm sure Dragon Ball will do as well or even better in Japan.

 

[CM150884]

To be honest moving to december 2008 isn't a good idea at all because usually it is family movies that do very well. Action and sci-fi type don't fare that well. I am Legend is the exception since it starred will smith.
Also if they move this to December 2008 then they won't get to release it in japan first. If i am not mistaken they want to take advantage of the holidays in mid march next year in Japan. Unless they want to release it worldwide on December 5th 2008 which I don't think will happen since that will clash with Day the earth stood still which is their film as well.

Extremely hard to say what they are thinking.

I hope they release a press statement as soon as possible and clear up all the problems.

Also my concern is that in December movies don't get that big of an opening weekend. This movie needs a big opening weekend to do well because it will be a very frontloaded movie.

LOTR came out in december. That's more fantasy but very similar. I understand your worry though, a more low-key movie like Dragonball could be lost during Christmas time.

 

[DBZ2cool]

You would be surprised Japanese critics aren't nearly as harsh as Americans.

But dragonball is their baby!! So they are going to very critical. If not the critics then the japanese fans are going to be vocal.

 

[TLH]

But dragonball is their baby!! So they are going to very critical. If not the critics then the japanese fans are going to be vocal.

Exactly.

 

[Rikxiepoo]

To be honest moving to december 2008 isn't a good idea at all because usually it is family movies that do very well.

Dragonball will most likely be promoted as a family/action movie. Basically how FF was promoted (which is also a Fox movie), but probably as a PG-13 (like the X-Men movies).

Also my concern is that in December movies don't get that big of an opening weekend. This movie needs a big opening weekend to do well because it will be a very frontloaded movie.

It dsnt need that big of an opening weekend. All it needs is a solid 100-150 million total gross domestic and 100-150 million international and we have ourselves a sequel.

 

[Adam]

Exactly.

 

[TLH]

Dragonball will most likely be promoted as a family/action movie. Basically how FF was promoted (which is also a Fox movie), but probably as a PG-13 (like the X-Men movies).

Agreed.

It dsnt need that big of an opening weekend. All it needs is a solid 100-150 million total gross domestic and 100-150 million international and we have ourselves a sequel.

I agree as well. The opening weekend needs to be about $35 million to show FOX they have untapped potential with this franchise. It also needs to show some strong legs and, as you say, stick it out past the $100 million point.

International gross won't be a problem.

 

[The Joker_1000]

At the most, I only see this movie making about $200 million but it'd be even better if it made about $300 million. Hopefully it at least makes more than its budget because then we'll be sure to get a sequel.

 

[TLH]

At the most, I only see this movie making about $200 million but it'd be even better if it made about $300 million. Hopefully it at least makes more than its budget because then we'll be sure to get a sequel.

You're talking in worldwide figures, right?

 

[CrashNburn]

At the most, I only see this movie making about $200 million but it'd be even better if it made about $300 million. Hopefully it at least makes more than its budget because then we'll be sure to get a sequel.

you're probably right. that would merit a sequel, right?

 

[DBZ2cool]

This has to do fantastic four type boxoffice to get a sequel.

 

[TLH]

This has to do fantastic four type boxoffice to get a sequel.

I'd say that's about right.

 

[dodgers2213]

^^^dont see how thats too unreasonable

 

[TLH]

It isn't...not with the International numbers it will take in. Domestically, I think it will generate the hype of a second tier superhero film like Fantastic Four, and if it's enjoyable, should be able to hit $125 million domestically.

 

[dodgers2213]

Also, throw in how awful F4 was and it managed to warrant a sequel we're gaurranteed another DB film

 

[craigdbfan]

I'm at least hoping for a story as good as the "X-Men" film had or better. I will be content.