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FUNimation to re-release DBZ epsiodes 1-53
posted on by Christopher Macdonald
Pioneer's license to first 3 movies and early TV series to expire this summer.
FUNimation has confirmed to ANN that they intend to re-dub, re-master and release the first 53 TV episodes of Dragon Ball Z uncut on DVD. In their re-mastered releases they will include aproximately 12 episodes worth of material that Pioneer had to remvoe from the show to satisfy the broadcast standards of the time. As for the 3 movies, it seems likely that they will re-do them, but there are no plans right now.
Pioneer Entertainment had originally released material first 53 episodes of Dragon Ball Z on DVD back on 17 DVDs, along with the first 3 DBZ movies on 3 more DVDs. However on August 31st, Pioneer's license to the material (sub-licensed from FUNimation) will expire. They have officially informed retailers that they will not take orders or returns for the DVDs after Ausgust 31st.
Pioneer Entertainment had originally released material first 53 episodes of Dragon Ball Z on DVD back on 17 DVDs, along with the first 3 DBZ movies on 3 more DVDs. However on August 31st, Pioneer's license to the material (sub-licensed from FUNimation) will expire. They have officially informed retailers that they will not take orders or returns for the DVDs after Ausgust 31st.