Filmed Evolution Coming Home
Dragonball Evolution coming to DVD and Blu-ray July 28
Tags: Dragon Ball: Evolution Categories: DVD/TV News, News
Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Jun 26th, 2009
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE
The legend comes to life when one of the most successful anime franchises of all-time arrives on Blu-ray Disc and DVD with Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition, available July 28 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A live-action adaptation of the hugely popular franchise, Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition is a non-stop action thrill ride centered on a humanoid alien named Goku (Justin Chatwin, War of the Worlds), who tries to fulfill the wish of his dying grandfather by collecting all seven of the world’s mystical Dragonballs with the help of the great Master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fat, Bulletproof Monk). It’s a race against time against the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters, R20;Buffy The Vampire SlayerR21;), who is trying to use the Dragonballs to take over the world.
From graphic novels, to a long-running television series and more than 25 video games that have sold over 10 million copies, Dragonball is a global franchise that remains hugely successful. Also starring Golden Globe® nominee* Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera), the Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition Blu-ray Disc and DVD contain eight deleted scenes, featurettes, gag reels, a music video and much more. The Blu-ray Disc will also include a digital copy of the film and an exclusive scavenger hunt game called “Goku’s Quest” and will be sold for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S. / $49.99 Canada, while the DVD will be sold for $27.98 U.S. / $43.48 Canada.
Synopsis
Based on one of the most popular Japanese manga series of all time, Dragonball: Evolution follows a young warrior on an epic adventure to discover his destiny…and save the world from the forces of darkness.
For his eighteenth birthday, mild-mannered Goku is given a mystical Dragonball, one of only seven in existence, which combine to grant a perfect wish to whoever possesses them. But an ancient warlord named Piccolo has escaped eternal imprisonment and is on his own quest to gather the Dragonballs. Goku must enlist the help of his friends-and the power of his evolving martial arts skills-to defeat Piccolo before itR17;s too late! Packed with spectacular visual effects, high-flying action, and over an hour of hard-hitting extras, Dragonball: Evolution Z-Edition brings the legend to life as never before!
Blu-ray Disc Specs:
The Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition Blu-ray Disc is presented in widescreen format with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio (Lossless), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and French 5.1 Dolby Digital sound with Spanish, Portuguese, French, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean subtitles. Bonus features include:
- Goku’s Quest – BD Exclusive scavenger hunt game
- Eight Deleted Scenes
- Goku’s Workout: Stunt Work featurette
- Fox Movie Channel Presents: Making a Scene
- Fox Movie channel Presents Life After Film School with Justin Chatwin
- Dragonball Gag Reel
- Brian Anthony “Worked Up” Music Video
DVD Specs:
The Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition DVD will be presented in wide screen format with 5.1 Dolby Surround sound and English, French, Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
- Eight Deleted Scenes
- Goku’s Workout: Stunt Work featurette
- Fox Movie Channel Presents: Making a Scene
- Fox Movie channel Presents Life After Film School with Justin Chatwin
- Dragonball Gag Reel
- Brian Anthony “Worked Up” Music Video
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