Our friends over at DBTheMovie.com managed to get an exclusive with the new casted character, Gabriela de la Garza. It was revealed not too long back that she was added to the Dragonball movie cast. She reveals more details on her minor role in this interview.

DBtheMovie: What is your characters role / purpose in the movie? How long were you on set?
Gabriela de la Garza: I am an Avatar, and I give information to other characters. I was only one day on set and one day for wardrobe and make-up design which is awesome.

DBtheMovie: Were you familiar with Dragonball before being cast?
A: I knew Dragon Ball Z from the Tv series and of course also knew the impact it has worldwide. Thats why despite of having a small role, I really was excited to do it. Is one of those experiences, full of fantasy, you dont have every day.

DBtheMovie: How was it like working with the director James Wong?
A: Working with James Wong was great. He is a very specific kind of person and he can really transmit the idea he has for every scene. He really cares about the details so I am sure the movie will be beyond extraordinary!

DBtheMovie: Where did you shoot your scenes?
A: I shot my scenes with a green screen at Estudios Churubusco.

DBtheMovie: Did you get to work with any of the cast?
A: I worked alone, I mean with no other member of the cast. I met Justin [Chatwin] while doing our make up and he is a very cool guy, He was exited to be working in Mexico. We had a nice talk.

DBtheMovie: And finally, do you think the fans of the show will be satisfied with this adaptation?
A: Be sure not only the fans, but everybody who sees the movie will be very, very pleased and satisfied with the result. I think the director, the cast, the production, everything is part of a huge success, and I am very proud to be part of it.

The composer of the Dragonball movie score, Brian Tyler, was recently interviewed and mentioned details on the Dragonball movie music. You can download the full interview here or view the Dragonball portion via YouTube thanks to DBtheMovie.com below.

Brian Tyler says that Dragonball is based in fantasy and thus the score will be more whimsical than his other scores for films based in reality. He also mentions that the tone is “Transformers meets Harry Potter”.

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Just a reminder, the official Dragonball movie trailer will release October 17th 2008 during the premiere of the upcoming movie “Max Payne”. So expect a leaked copy of that trailer to release within the next coming weeks. We will keep you posted.

A new (well slightly, was shown a month ago) interview featuring Eriko Tamura (who plays Mai) has surfaced. Thanks to LegendaryForums for finding this.

You have a successful career in Japanese entertainment and are now expanding your career into the US. Have you experienced any differences between the two?
Yes, there are many differences. I don’t even know where to start! I have been very fortunate to work in television series and movies nonstop since I first started out in the entertainment industry. I also toured and sang in concerts all over Japan. Yes I did it all! In Japan, you’re expected to conquer everything. Here in the U.S., you have the luxury of focusing on one thing at a time, (which I think is great). This really gives me the power to focus on my acting and be able to control where I want to go.

Is there any other particular difference you could share with us?
Oh, here’s another thing that’s different! I just came back from filming in Durango, Mexico. (Eriko was filming a 20th Century Fox movie called “Dragonball” for three months) I was surprised to see everyone brought their girlfriend or boyfriend to the set. That would never happen where I come from! If it did, you can be sure to find yourself in the gossip headlines the very next day. In Japan, work is strictly work. Also, actors in Japan bring 2-3 people (managers) with them to the set whereas actors in the U.S. would normally go to work by themselves, which is how I like it! In Japan, it doesn’t matter if you’re well known or not, what matters is the agency you belong to. It’s a power play between the agencies that compete with each other. I know it may sound funny, but that’s how it is in the Japanese entertainment industry. I can’t imagine bringing a guest in Japan, so even after learning that’s common here, I still didn’t have the guts to bring a guest to the set, until the very end of shooting!

What is it like working in Hollywood for you?
It’s been great. I enjoy working in American films. Though I must say it is tough, and competition is extremely high. In America, you have to be focused all the time, and if you’re not, you can lose it in an instant. It really makes me challenge myself as an actor to always push my limits and strive to do better.

I met some wonderful people while filming Dragonball. To be able to work with people like Jim, Tim, Rod and my co-stars was a reward for me. When you genuinely like the people you’re working with, it becomes about more than making a movie, and becomes a lifetime experience. I feel very lucky to be a part of Dragonball.

It was a turning point for you in the US when you played the role of Princess Yaeko in the Hit TV series Heroes on NBC.
Thank you. Yes, I was very happy when I heard the good news. Heroes opened a lot of doors for me. I’m a fan of the show and was excited to become a part of it. At first I was a little nervous being the new person on the show, but soon felt welcomed and comfortable. I appreciate the producers and the writers for taking me under their wings. Masi Oka, who plays Hiro, as well as David Anders, who plays Kensei, were really great to work with. On a TV series, the cast and crew spend so much time together that you become a family, making the experience so much fun! I had such a wonderful time working on the show.

Oh, Kensei is sort of a bad guy in Heroes!!!
In reality, David is such a caring person, and a great actor.

Have you struggled with being typecast in typical Japanese roles?
I must say I’ve been very lucky. For example in Heroes, although Princess Yaeko is a woman from a different era, they were looking for someone who could bring strength to the character. I think the writers believed that even in that particular period in Japan, there must have been a woman like that, and I agree. Historically, Japanese woman have the image of “walking three steps behind the man”. Yaeko is a modern, “Americanized” woman who believes in herself.

I was able to relate to her. I myself had to be strong when I came to the U.S., not knowing anyone here and starting over from zero. Yaeko may not be what you would think of as a “typical” Japanese woman, which made it even more interesting to me.

The writers are unbelievably talented! I couldn’t wait to read the scripts, and once I started, I couldn’t stop. The whole experience working on HEROES was great. It was rewarding as an actor to play a character from such a well-written script, and I got sucked into the story.

How was it with Dragonball?
In Dragonball, I was thrilled to be cast in this role, especially since they were looking for an actor of any ethnicity to portray this strong character. This was my first studio film in the U.S. and I played a villain for the first time in my career! Mai, the character I play, is a killer. I also got to do a lot of wire action scenes. That was so much fun! Filming Dragonball definitely brought new challenges and I loved it. Look out for Dragonball coming out next year, and please go see it.

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Amazon is now listing Dragonball Z season 7 remasterd and uncut available for preorder. It releases November 11th 2008. Season 7 contains the Great Saiyaman and World Tourament sagas. Read the full description below.

Seven years of peace have passed since the defeat of the monstrous Cell, and the Z-Fighters have enjoyed a return to normal life. Goku has eagerly continued his training in Other World, Krillin has gotten married, and Gohan has renewed his scholarly pursuits while attempting to navigate the pitfalls of high school. Two fresh new Saiyan faces have also appeared on the scene—Goku’s son Goten, and Vegeta’s son Trunks!

Now, the time has come for the Z-Fighters to reunite, as the new World Martial Arts Tournament is set to begin. The greatest warriors on Earth have come together for their chance to capture the title of the reigning champion, Mr. Satan—but behind the scenes, sinister forces are at work. An evil eye watches the competitors’ every move, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. The action grows fierce on the tournament floor, but for the Z-Fighters, the real fight is only just beginning!

I suggest purchasing and checking out seasons 1-6 if you have yet to do so. The remasterd uncut releases includes original japanese audio (with the option of enabling Bruce Faulconer’s work as well), uncut and totally original episodes.

Some new images from the upcoming Dragonball Z special (Son Goku and his friends return!) has been leaked. And along with these new images, a new character has been revealed. This character is known as Aka (until a better translation releases) and is more than likely another new villain. These pictures seem to be Akira’s beta art concepts. View the pictures below.

According to Weekly Jump, the new Dragonball Z anime special (beta title-Yo! Son Goku and his friends return!) will premiere during the start of the tour on September 21st. It is Weekly Jump’s 40th anniversary and the anime tour will make a route of 10 different locations in Japan.

The DBZ anime special is said to set exactly after the death of Kid Buu. It will be Akira’s view on what should occur after the events of Dragonball Z aside from Dragonball GT. And just as a reminder, the new characters have been revealed. The new Saiyan will be known as Table.

A new promo image is also available.

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 Edward French (the make up designer for Piccolo) has posted up a sneak peak at Piccolo. He says he can’t reveal Piccolo’s face yet due to FOX (which you can see via our gallery). Here’s the full details from the scan.

As many of you hardcore sci-fi fans know, I applied the Piccolo make up for the soon to be released feature film Dragonball. To the many hyper loyal fans of Dragonball…I hope you understand that Iam obligated by the almighty 20th Century FOX to keep Piccolo’s kisser top secret for the time being. When this eagerly awaited epic opens I will be posted a complete step by step photo gallery of the amazing transformation of James Marsters into Lord Piccolo. Stay tuned to this webpage.

 Informador has reported that Mexican actress Gabriela de la Garza will be featured as a new character in the upcoming Dragonball film.

Gabriela de la Garza remember her fun work in the film: “My character is virtual! It’s like a computer, to all who arrive to the city and want communicate with her, gives them instructions. The hairstyle, clothing, everything was fantastic. ”

The actress explains further that “always shot my scenes with green screen (green screen that allows overlay landscapes) and James Wong was directing me, is a great filmmaker.

Almost a year ago, the director James Wong was visiting several countries, including Mexico, looking for the perfect place to shoot the film version of live action, Dragon Ball. And he was convinced by Durango, where are deserts and snow and Santa Fe, in the Federal District, to recreate the atmosphere of the original comic by Akira Toriyama.

In the first place he recreated the fight of Goku and the devil Piccolo, as happens in the animated television series and in the second a city of the future.

A new scan is also available with this information.