AMBot | 10/20/2008 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Finally – the long wait is over. Next year, it's finally coming to theaters – Dragonball the movie.
After a total of 42 volumes of the famous anime series, which comes from the pen of Japanese artist Akira Toriyama, it’s finally hitting the big screen – Dragonball the movie. The series achieved record-breaking ratings, so it was no surprise that Dragonball was eventually followed by Dragonball Z and, shortly after, Dragonball GT.
In 2002, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights for the film adaptation. However, it took some time before filming could begin. It wasn’t until 2007, after a long dry spell, that the starting signal for production was finally given. Filming wrapped up as early as April 2008, and since then, loyal fans have been impatiently waiting for the premiere of this classic series.
Rumors suggest that none other than Justin Chatwin will take on the role of Son Goku. His archenemy’s part is said to be played by actor James Marsters – some viewers may already know him from the series *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, where he played Spike for several years.
After a total of 42 volumes of the famous anime series, which comes from the pen of Japanese artist Akira Toriyama, it’s finally hitting the big screen – Dragonball the movie. The series achieved record-breaking ratings, so it was no surprise that Dragonball was eventually followed by Dragonball Z and, shortly after, Dragonball GT.
In 2002, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights for the film adaptation. However, it took some time before filming could begin. It wasn’t until 2007, after a long dry spell, that the starting signal for production was finally given. Filming wrapped up as early as April 2008, and since then, loyal fans have been impatiently waiting for the premiere of this classic series.
Rumors suggest that none other than Justin Chatwin will take on the role of Son Goku. His archenemy’s part is said to be played by actor James Marsters – some viewers may already know him from the series *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, where he played Spike for several years.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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