Movie 9 wouldn't make sense at this time. Why would FUNi release a movie that has major spoilers for the majority of the fans in the US?
I wouldn't expect to see Movie 9 until we get to around the point in the series where it came out.
Yeah, I know we got Unlimited Adventure, but that was a video game, not a movie.
Yes, but that video game also had major spoilers, didn't it?
@Mikey:
Yes, but that video game also had major spoilers, didn't it?
You um… missed something.
Yeah, I know we got Unlimited Adventure, but that was a video game, not a movie.
And I agree with this. Unlimited Adventure is just a video game. All the spoilers it has is Franky, a new ship, and a few flashbacks from Enies Lobby. On top of that, it hardly sold. Dubbing a whole new animated movie that takes place after that point is different and would just be ridiculous. They have a lot of older things they can dub. They should be going after those.
You should realize they're already preforming miracles with what their doing now. Roughly episodes 1-40 & all of Skypiea is dubbed, along with a movie and a game! They've only had the license for a year and they're dubbing and working on tons of other properties too.
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Not sure about episodes 1-40, but they say the CN AU schedule lists enough One Piece episodes to get through Skypiea.
6 episodes away from ending Skypiea to be technical, but safe to say they got it finished pretty much. The sites schedule probably just doesn't go up past a month.
Well since Qex or Gary aren't saying anything this is what I heard from Funi One piece and since i'm lazy I'm gonna just copy what Gary said:
As it is, Nicktoons Network wants to acquire more exclusive properties in order to get carriage on more cable systems. They heard about One Piece and inquired to Toei about it. However, from what I hear, Toei is very hesistant right now. They don't want to make any moves until they're sure that CN won't bring the show back. Toei is also shopping around to see if any others are interested. Whether they've given Nicktoons any kind of answer after what's happened, I don't know.
I have heard several rumors that OP was returning to CN in September. While there has been no mention here, I've heard it from several anonymous sources. They argue that September is generally the time of year when their shows premiere or seasons begin. (Naruto, Bleach [even though it's Adult Swim], Funi Piece, Bobobo, to name a few)
6 episodes away from ending Skypiea to be technical, but safe to say they got it finished pretty much. The sites schedule probably just doesn't go up past a month.
Well I know about SKypiea I meant more about episodes 1-40.
Well since Qex or Gary aren't saying anything this is what I heard from Funi One piece and since i'm lazy I'm gonna just copy what Gary said:
Well why would I say anything about it? And Gary was banned, that's why he hasn't said anything.
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Well. FUNimation said in their podcasts that they're in the early thirties. I wouldn't assume that they're necessarily at epissde 40 yet, but close enough I suppose.
Well why would I say anything about it? And Gary was banned, that's why he hasn't said anything.
You guys might like this news.
http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2916629&postcount=71
in the words of homer simpson: WHOO-HOO!!
Hellz yah.
But seriously, OP will NOT die in the US. Any people who think no TV deal means the end of OP in America is wrong. We'll get eps here, and they'll probably be amazing.
You guys might like this news.
http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2916629&postcount=71
I think we can look at this as a victory. We've secured One Piece in American. TV deal or none.
Yeah, we can say that we won now.
I wish people wouldn't rip the DVDs… the DVD set really needs to be purchased.
Yeah seriously man. People should be buying these not dvd ripping. >_>
Well That Probably wont happen though, but atleast this might get people interested in buying it.
Also here is a You tube link to the English opening and closing of the DVD episodes
Seriously, someone remove that link. The set was meant to be purchased. :\ However, I may download the set for AMV uses since I own the DVD and my ripper is batshit anyway :\
Anyways, some good news there for One Piece fans, although I'm really more interested in the earlier DVD releases than anything.
Yeah seriously man. People should be buying these not dvd ripping. >_>
But they get ripped anyway.
@Mikey:
I wish people wouldn't rip the DVDs… the DVD set really needs to be purchased.
The manga needs to be purchased but we know not everyone does.
So One Piece will remain accessible to the United States legally. Good news, although it mirrors the pattern OP has been following the past two years.
Situation #1: 4Kids mangles OP
Result: 4Kids loses the license (eventually and this is the turning point)
Situation #2: A good portion of people on the forum believe OP has little chance of being picked up again.
Result: Funimation picks up OP
Situation #3: It seems like Funi won't have the rights to the first episodes for a while.
Result: They get it and release the first uncut DVD.
Situation #4: For a while it seems Funi has stopped producing OP episodes in the Skypiea arc
Result: We gets news they are airing in Australia soon.
Situation #5: CN's refusal to air OP will result in it's ultimate demise.
Result: The recent news.
Despite all the talks about how optimism is foolish and only is rational in a fictional world like One Piece, it seems to make sense here. Not that I've been optimistic these past months. Hindsight is 20/20.
wow i never realized that pattern till now XD
The next set comes out Sept. 23
http://giapet.net/2008/07/05/ax08-funimation-entertainment/
There's really no new info we don't already know though.
Can't wait, I'll try to pre-order ASAP
Gintama!? crosses fingers
We need an Anime Channel that isn't hard to obtain. :\
Just got back from the FUNi panel at Anime Expo: Here's what I got:
-Box set 2 is 14-26, with "select" episode commentaries.
I asked at the Q @ A panel how the DVD's were doing, and I got a big smile and two thumbs way up.
Asked "Are the DVD's going to be 2 months in between, or 4 Months?" Adam told me "2 Months", but then someone from the crew in the seats told him "4 months". They got debating, and eventually arrived at "3 months". So there's that.
The movies are second priority right now, since they're still working on the three seasons they have already. Rest assured they want to do them, just not anytime soon.
Gintama!? crosses fingers
Yeah. I told them I'd like to see Gintama licensed, but the crowd wasn't very reactive, and it didn't look like Adam knew what the hell I was talking about, so odds aren't looking so good right now.
EDIT: I am apparently now the infamous fan who called them "The Chuck Norrises of the Anime Industry". Not exactly how I'd liked to be remembered.
@Mr.:
Hellz yah.
But seriously, OP will NOT die in the US. Any people who think no TV deal means the end of OP in America is wrong. We'll get eps here, and they'll probably be amazing.
Not to be a party pooper. But I don't think OP being shown online will do much for its Merchandise, like games and such. I know some people just want OP dubbed which is cool, I like the dubbed episodes. But everyone here I am sure has already seen all these episodes in the superior Japanese dub. My point is really, whats the point of having OP episodes in America if we get nothing else.
Being a Pirate is not just about stealing, or the girls, or fighting with swords. It's about freedom mate.
Not to be a party pooper. But I don't think OP being shown online will do much for its Merchandise, like games and such. I know some people just want OP dubbed which is cool, I like the dubbed episodes. But everyone here I am sure has already seen all these episodes in the superior Japanese dub. My point is really, whats the point of having OP episodes in America if we get nothing else.
Well, you could always buy that merchandise in it's …. clearly by your opinion... superior japanese version of such. Nothing's stopping you.
Self fulfilling prophecy dude. If you buy it... it will come.
Not to be a party pooper. But I don't think OP being shown online will do much for its Merchandise, like games and such. I know some people just want OP dubbed which is cool, I like the dubbed episodes. But everyone here I am sure has already seen all these episodes in the superior Japanese dub. My point is really, whats the point of having OP episodes in America if we get nothing else.
In other note: Can't wait for September for more. =D Another 13 great episodes, with Sanji's itnroduction in English, which should be goood. XD
-Zera
Can't wait for the set as well. And I do agree Funimation is the Chuck Norris in the anime bussiness. Since now they got one of the other series I want to get badly beside One Piece. Stay Fate Night from the Genon deal Woot!!
Sandai, the manga gets bastardized named and a horrible translation.
I actually WANT to buy it but Viz's standards of writing are so low it's pretty unbearable. They literally have two different character using the exact same phrasing on the exact same page!!
Not to mention the Zolo thing just irks me to death.
Also, it's a children's comic from Japan.
Why are you comparing it to cultural engravings and burritos.
It's not like I didn't already know that.
then why make that comment at all?
Also, it's a children's comic from Japan.
Why are you comparing it to cultural engravings and burritos.
Well, it's good that it looks like Toei won't revoke the license anytime soon :)
Still, I would LOVE to see the rest of the movies and Unlimited Cruise 1 and 2 over here. It's still not awesome that CN is being so dumb about it and I would like to see it back on TV at some point, but this is better than nothing for sure!
@Ao:
then why make that comment at all?
Basically following the DVDs must be purchased line Mikey mentioned.
Ugh, Gintama NEEDS to be dubbed, but still keep all its references and crazy humor -_-
Anyways, good to know the DVDs are selling strong.
Oh, I just realized, you are the guy responsible for Owned Piece! :o
@Ao:
Sandai, the manga gets bastardized named and a horrible translation.
I actually WANT to buy it but Viz's standards of writing are so low it's pretty unbearable. They literally have two different character using the exact same phrasing on the exact same page!!
I'm getting tired of repeating this: The Viz-manga is decent. However, the norwegian translation is garbage. Just about EVERY SINGLE NAME is wrong, (Just in volume 2, Zoro's last name changed no less than 3 times) it's a translation of the swedish version, which is a translation of the danish version, which is a translation of the finnish version, which is a translation of the german version! Add also the fact that the language doesn't flow well at all, and you've got something that makes Viz's translation look like it deserves an award.
Haha! Optimists win this round. Take that RomanGod!! and all you pessimist.
That's not how we operate, young padawan.
Well, look on the bright side. We know they are working their way through the early episodes and they have Jaya and at least most of Skypiea done. So althogh it might take a while to get through 143. . .
The DVD boxes might start to FLY into releases once they get to Jaya and Skypiea! If they're already done, they might not have a reason to hold off four months between the release dates. Certainly I don't expect a box every week, but this could be where the speed starts to pick up.
Furthermore, once they get to Skypiea, they'll basically have the next four or so sets of episodes for the boxes done - this is all assuming that they keep to 13 episodes a set. By this point, assuming the Australia airings continue, we could be in for smooth sailing for some quicker releases.
Well, redubbing of Jaya/Skypiea was seemingly promised.
Thank you Dixxy Mouri for the link to the Cartoon Network feedback page. I can't help but contact them about how they should reconsider airing One Piece in America. Whether it was a good idea or not, I included how new fans were hesitant to watch One Piece due to 4kids dubbing (this is true, I've tried convincing others and thats what they tell me) and that the Funimation dub needs more than 6 months. I told them I didnt mean to insult anyone (though I wish I could punch Al Khan for being such a dumbass) but that this opinion of 4kids was held by not only myself, but also anyone over the age of 12. I hope they listen even a little bit buy the most important part is that I needed to get that off my chest.
Well, if anyone's going to San Diego Comic-Con, I suggest using that as an opportunity to try to get "One Piece" back on T.V., well as much as you can do as a fan. Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon don't exhibit at Anime Expo, but they do there, so if anyone's going (I probably won't) find some reps and talk things, go to their panels and give them yuor constructive criticism.
Other than "One PIece", Cartoon Network now plans to focus les on anime than before and air less of it (according to the FUNimaitn C.E.O.), so all us fgans need to get on their case.
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Hey, just thought I'd mention this here and reconfirm something. A friend of mine was also at AX yesterday and asked Funi about OP on TV, and they basically said that it just didn't have enough fandom so CN took it off.
That's all, sorry to waste your time since we're getting the DVDs anyway XD Just thought I'd contribute even if it was just a little~ And I can't wait until September.
Someone should go there to ask Nick if they really do have interest on OP so maybe we could have more hope.
I'm just worried about Nick's standards. They appear to be around Jetix level, which doesn't seem very promising…
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I'm just worried about Nick's standards. They appear to be around Jetix level, which doesn't seem very promising…
Well their standards don't seem that bad if they allow the word death on Avatar.
Then again, I don't watch Avatar so… :o
Just concerned, that's all.
