So, you've read the manga, loved the anime and got hooked on the games, but are you ready to see Son Goku and his friends take on the big screen? 20th Century Fox surely is.

According to Canadian news site Canada.com, 20th Century Fox has given the go-ahead to three major film productions, one of them being a live-action movie based on Akira Toriyama's brainchild.

The movie will reportedly have a budget of no less than US$ 100 million, and will begin production soon with no details as to when it's projected to be shown.

The Dragon Ball Z franchise is considered as one of the most popular literary franchises in the world, with deals encompassing print, TV, video games, clothing and toys. Let's hope that this project yields results that will give justice to the legendary series. We'd love to see how the actors will go Super Saiyan on us.

You know how some people keep complaining that Japan always gets the good stuff out waaay before anyone else? Well, here's some food for thought. Atari's Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road (DBZ: Shin Budokai 2 for short) is actually just coming out in Japan on June 7. Proof? Here's a recent TV spot for the game aired in Japan:

Shocking, huh? Especially since it's a game based on a hard-hitting anime franchise in Japan, of all things. Feels like getting slammed on the face with Broly's fist. The game was released in North America sometime back in March and in our most-recent screenshot article, a couple of people have already expressed how they've beaten the game already (twice, thrice, and so on). While that's all and good, you may now direct all your "Why does Japan get it first" complaints to Super Buu for him to absorb.

There are only a few days left before Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road officially hits Europe (as Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2) and we've got a few more new screenshots of the game to whet the appetites of Dragon ball Z fans across the pond. Check 'em out below.

   

Atari's Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road is the sequel to the PSP fighter Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai. In this game, history is taken on an alternate ride to a world where Majin Buu is released in Future Trunks' timeline. The game has 24 unique playable characters and over 50 new skills and ultimate attacks. Ad-hoc multiplayer gameplay is also supported.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road launches in Europe on May 18.

More screenshots after the jump!

Here's another video from Atari's Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road. This one focuses on the story behind the game. Just like the title suggests, Another Road is a sort of alternate timeline look at the world of the Z Fighters. According to the vid, Another Road entertains and expounds on the notion of what would happen if Majin Buu was released during Future Trunks' era.

Unexpected confrontations abound in Another Road, so if you're still having second thoughts about getting this game check out the video below. It also has some info on the villains and heroes in the game, along with a look at how Bulma's time machine and the Dragon Balls will be used in the game.

We know the video game's already out and about, but for the sake of those who have yet to get their copy of Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road, here's a video of the game's launch trailer. Check it out for some mad Saiyan fighting action.

While those who have already played through the game report that a lot of loading happens in it, a quick look at the vid above can pretty much tell us that the loading times will be well worth it. Smooth animation, pleasing graphics, and intense battles are only some of the features that Atari and Dimps' Dragon Ball Z: Another Road's got going for it.

It also boasts of a pretty good variety of characters, improved camera angles, a new fighting system, and brand new fighting skills and ultimate attacks. European gamers can get their copy of this title when it hits on May. Australian gamers, on the other hand, will be getting it earlier on April 13.

How can you resist those gel-hardened haired Saiyans? Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road from Namco Bandai has graced the shelves in North America a few days ago, but we've got some more screenshots for those who're still deciding whether to get it or not and for those peeps over in Europe adn Japan.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road is the next fighting game for Shin Budokai's outing on the PSP. The premise of the game is based on what things would have turned out as if the ever indestructible Majin Buu got unleashed during Future Trunks and the cyborgs' timeline. In the screens, we see the wide character range from different Dragon Ball Z timelines. Heck, even Broly's there.

We'll keep you posted on more news regarding Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road, for the meantime you can check out the screens below. The European release is set for May while Japan will get this around June.

More screens after the jump!

After all the videos and coverage, Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road has finally shipped to North America. The game developed by Namco Bandai delivers the same fast fighting action and beautiful graphics as its predecessor, only better.

The game has improved upon its sequel by adding improved camera angles, a new fighting system, and over 50 additional fighting skills and ultimate attacks. The new storyline follows the future world of Trunks as he goes on adventures against Majin Buu, something that the series wasn't able to fully explore (gasp!). If you get tired of playing against the computer, Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road allows wireless two-player battles with 25 playable characters that feature transformation capabilities.

Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road has been rated "T" for teen and will be available at the SRP of US$ 39.99. Check out the previous screenshots and videos to see if it's your cup of tea.

We only have a couple of winks left before the Saiyans, Namek, and other creatures from other planets start wreaking havoc in the little world we call the PSP. Yep, our Kamehameha-ing Dragonball collectors will be invading retail stores tomorrow (March 20) with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road title for the PSP. And what better way to celebrate this other than releasing a new batch of screens displaying the game's graphical evolution.

Dimps Corporation seems to be doing a mighty fine job in developing the game because the 3D fighter is looking better with each exposure to the media. This time we're treated to images of the boy from the future, Trunks, the indestructible Majin Boo, Goku, Gohan, etc. We'll stop the senseless babbling here, and let the fiery pictures do the talking.

The rest of the screens await after the jump!

The game Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road, published by Atari and developed by Dimps, is one of the most anticipated games for the PSP. Like the other games in the series, this fighting game will have the aerial battles and giant fireballs that fans of both the manga and anime will enjoy.

The video titled "Don't Make Me Angry" features various Dragonball characters fighting it out and pulling off their super moves. To those who can recall Dragonball 2 for the SNES, the super attacks resemble the "meteo attacks" you could perform. Other things to notice would be the quality of the in-game animation, which quite frankly is one of the best we've seen for the PSP.

Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road is slated to be released on March 20 this year in the US and April 13 in Australia. The game will have an MSRP US$ 39.99. Check out the video and see if the game catches your fancy.

Confession: Trunks has always been one of this writer's biggest videogame character crushes since time immemorial. So it's with ardent zeal that I report to you guys about this Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road gameplay vid we found which places the focus on my childhood crushie, Trunks. (cue giddy schoolgirl, haha!)

As y'all probably know already, the game it set to conquer your handhelds on March 20, and will feature virtually all the characters you've known and loved in the series. The vid above packs in loads of action but unfortunately the voice-overs can get a bit annoying ("take this! take this! take this!" -- Ugh.), so you might wanna turn the volume a bit down, hehe.

If you want (and if you're a fellow Trunks fanatic), you can also check out the Trunks vs. Majin Buu vid we featured earlier. March 20 isn't that far off guys, so if you're all psyched to get this game, it's best you load up on all the previews and sneak peeks so you won't get scorched when you finally get your hands on the game. Enjoy the vid!