We all frequent message boards and online forums (such as alt.fan.dragonball), and we all contribute as much as we can. Unfortunately, we don't KNOW of all the places people post questions, so it's impossible for us to reach everyone. However, if you're reading this, you at least know where WE are, so it's possible for you to ask us directly.

What we're going for here is sort of an "Answerman" or "Ask John" (from Anime News Network and Anime Nation, respectively). We'd like you to e-mail in whatever questions you may have, so long as it somehow relates to the world of DragonBall; be it the manga, the anime, merchandise... whatever. We've been around for a few years, now, and we know the ropes... we like to think we know our stuff.

And we want to help. E-mail your questions to VegettoEX@aol.com with the subject "Ask VegettoEX." We'll try to update this section every Saturday, with at least one question straight from the fans. Thanks!

[ Last Updated: Saturday, 12 July 2003 ]
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Q. What is the mystery behind the so-called "OVA" you mentioned, which is not really an OVA or whatever. Now I'm confused! Playia dia, or something, its called..? - ZeroGZ2

A. I'm so glad you asked! Conveniently, over the last three days, I've been slaving over a computer working on a new section called "There is no OVA!" Yes, that's right... I've been putting off further work on the AWA Pro submission to work on a new section for the website! How's THAT for dedication?!

In a nutshell...there is no OVA. The "OVA," "Lost Movie," or whatever else you want to call it...is video game footage. That's right.

Parts 1 and 2 of "Gaiden: Saiya-jin Zetsumetsu Keikaku" came out for the Bandai PlayDia home console (in Japan) in September and December of 1994, respectively. The games (and all other PlayDia games) were basically "point-and-click" style FMV games (think early Sega CD).

Want to read more? Please do! We've got the full history, synopsis, and media from it all!

Q. Alright, so I know we're all a little wary about Fox's eventual live action movie release, but where on Earth is there ever going to be some real, concrete, and reliable information on it? It sounds like there now are plans for 4 movies? But it seems even FUNimation doesn't really have much to say about it. What the hell is going on, then? Thanks, Mike. - Eric Faris

A. There's been VERY little information released about the movie(s), so far. From this article, we learned that they're looking to make this a franchise, with MULTIPLE movies. This article let us know that they're looking to George Lucas' ILM for the special effects, and debating on a title. This recent IMDB.com entry lists 2004 as a planned release date, while THIS entry (possibly for a sequel?) lists Roland Emmerich as the director, with writing credits to Tedi Sarafian and Akira Toriyama, himself.

So yeah. We really don't know ANYTHING about these movies, other than that they've been officially "announced" and are in the "works." Hopefully... nothing comes of it! :D

That's it for this week! Be sure to check out that brand-spankin' new "There is no OVA!" section, while you're here. E-mail us your questions for next week's update! It's not like I've got better things to do than answer all your questions :P. Actually, I do... but I really have fun with it, so load me up with these impossible questions so I've got material for you all next week. Ja~

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