Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Saga Interview
Goodbye, Dragon Ball Evolution. Hello, Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Saga, the new live action Dragon Ball Z film made by a pair of brothers in the UK.
I recently interviewed the Kirby brothers of K&K Productions to learn more about this project and share it with the Dragon Ball community.
Haven’t heard of Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Saga?
Here’s their Dragon Ball movie introduction video to bring you up to speed.
They’re running a fundraiser at IndieGogo, so be sure to contribute.
Today you’ll learn where the idea for a live action Dragon Ball Z movie came from, why Dragon Ball Evolution failed to please fans, how the brothers made their casting choices for Goku and Vegeta, and discover what it’s like to film a special effects laden film on an independent’s budget.
Now let’s turn up the heat and go Kaio Ken x4!!
Dragon Ball GT Music – Composer Mark Menza Interview Part 2
Mark Menza. Photograph by Kris Hundt.
Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Mark Menza, composer of FUNimation’s Dragon Ball GT. We are continuing from Part 1.
In this interview you will learn about Mark’s perspective on Bruce Faulconer, hear his thoughts on the Dragon Ball fandom, and discover the origins of the Dragon Ball GT rap intro!
That’s right, the full explanation for the GT rap intro!
You’ve been waiting 9 years to hear the answer to this great mystery surrounding the Dragon Ball GT dub, so don’t miss it!
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Dragon Ball GT Music – Composer Mark Menza Interview Part 1
Mark Menza in his music studio. Photograph by Kris Hundt
American Dragon Ball GT. What do those words immediately make you think of? If it’s the controversial rap music intro, then today you’re in for a treat because I recently interviewed Mark Menza, the composer of FUNimation’s Dragon Ball GT.
Today you’ll discover how Mark earned the job working on GT, the challenges he faced, his musical influences, and what he thinks about Dragon Ball fans.
This article is for the hardcore Dragon Ball fan that wants all the details they’ve been missing since GT went off the airwaves.
You’ll learn exactly why GT ended up the way it did and discover the true story of GT’s development.
Interview with Olivier Richard – Author of Akira Toriyama Book – Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of The Dao of Dragon Ball interview with Olivier Richard, the French author of Akira Toriyama – The Master of Manga.
In Part 1 Olivier and I discussed the French comic scene, his career of broadcasting Dragon Ball in France, and his personal comic book interests.
Today you’ll discover why Olivier chose to write about Akira Toriyama, hear what it’s like to collaborate with Shueisha, learn how he conducted interviews in Japan, and understand why Akira Toriyama truly is a master of manga!
Will there be an English translation? Does Olivier have insights into Toriyama’s personality? Read the rest of our discussion to find out!
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Interview with Olivier Richard – Author of Akira Toriyama Book – Part 1
Olivier Richard at the Shueisha headquarters in Tokyo, Japan
Join me for a conversation with Olivier Richard, the French author of the book, Akira Toriyama – The Master of Manga.
Olivier Richard was an integral figure in the French manga and anime industry during the 80’s and 90’s. As a long time fan of Japanese comics, he wrote the world’s first biography about Akira Toriyama.
This is Olivier’s first interview about the book conducted in English, and thus represents his premiere to the North American and international English speaking audience of Dragon Ball fans.
Read on to learn about Dragon Ball’s popular explosion in France, hear Olivier’s personal feelings about comics, and gain international insights into Toriyama’s success!
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