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Film Discussion => The Vault => Topic started by: MacGuffin on December 19, 2007, 02:45:41 PM
Chow rolls to Fox for 'Dragonball'
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Chow Yun-Fat is the latest to join 20th Century Fox's live-action adaptation of "Dragonball."
Chow will play Master Roshi. He rounds out a cast that includes Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Emmy Rossum and Jamie Chung. Chow is repped by CAA.
"Dragonball" is shooting in Mexico City and Los Angeles.
The film, directed by James Wong, follows Goku (Chatwin), a warrior alien who protects the Earth from an endless stream of rogues bent on dominating the universe and controlling mystical objects known as Dragon Balls. Stephen Chow is producing.
Master Roshi is Goku's mentor, helping him achieve the highest state of fighting and spiritual powers.
Dudes this is nuts.
Well, it can't possibly beat this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrjTokKH5-U).
Magic Power!
Teaser Trailer here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebMoS6sUN6k)
Release date: April 10, 2009
Starring: Chow Yun Fat, Justin Chatwin, Joon Park, Jamie Chung, Emmy Rossum, James Marsters, Ernie Hudson
Directed by: James Wong (Final Destination)
Premise: A young boy named Goku seeks out upon his grandfather's dying request to find the great 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 Dragon Balls to take over the world.
New Trailer here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC9cH-pMAT8)