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Dragon Ball Z
Is it Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z? That was the question troubling me when beginning this article. Not exactly a fan of the show, it is easy to get confused when you discuss an adaptation of an adaptation. If I'm right -- 50/50 here -- Dragon Ball Z is the continuation of Dragon Ball, in an upgraded format. So to adapt Dragon Ball Z, you'd basically be adapting Dragon Ball.
Capiche? Yeah, me neither.
Live-Action Adaptation of Dragon Ball
The good people at CHUD have learned that just about anything these days can be adapted. The latest addition to the adaptation chopping block is Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z; still unsure there.
James Wong, formerly of The X-Files and the man behind Final Destination and The One, is writing and directing the live action version of Dragon Ball, which is going to go into production in Canada this November.
For those who, like me, have never seen the franchise, the site has also discovered some character profiles.
[GOKU] 18 years old, Goku is considered uncool and unpopular at school, but he is in fact an extremely talented martial arts fighter who gets rigorous training from his grandfather, Gohan. After the death of his grandfather by the evil Lord Piccolo, Goku finds his destiny in his grandfather's dying request that he find Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls (of which he has one) in order to prevent Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the dragonballs to take over the world. Trained by Master Roshi, aided by Bulma and Yamcha, friends he meets along the way, Goku proves himself a formidable, almost undefeatable fighter. On many dangerous adventures to find the remaining Dragon Balls and thus save the world, Goku conquers physical and emotional challenges, ultimately saving the world but clearly impelled to spend his life searching for the Dragon Balls with his trusty companions...LEAD
For all you more informed on Dragon Ball Z, head on over to CHUD to learn more.
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