, which also has a well-known English dub but features a completely different voice cast (e.g., Jack Beaber as Asterix) , or are you looking for the original animated
If you are looking to buy, check the audio specifications on the back of the case or the product description. Look specifically for "English DTS-HD Master Audio" or "English 5.1" to ensure you aren't getting a compressed stereo track from an old VHS rip. asterix and obelix take on caesar english dub verified
The dub is verified as authentic. It is not a fan project. It is currently legally available for purchase only on the second-hand market (eBay for the 2002 Fox Kids DVD) or streaming on ad-supported platforms like Pluto TV and Freevee. , which also has a well-known English dub
is actually a single recording session that was mastered differently for US and UK audiences. The dialogue is 99% identical, but the UK version retains more "French" pronunciations (e.g., "A-steer-ix" vs. the US "As-ter-ix"). Both are considered "verified," but purists prefer the UK mix for its fidelity to the original music volume. It is not a fan project
Unlike later Asterix films that saw consistent English dubs, Take On Caesar had a notoriously hard-to-find English track. For years, fans relied on VHS rips or non-English versions. Now, verified copies are surfacing (and circulating in preservation circles).
| Feature | French Original (1999) | US English Dub (2001) | UK English Dub (2001) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Roger Carel (Classic) | Paul Greenberg | Similar cast, but mix differs | | Obelix's Voice | Jacques Morel | Philip L. Clarke | Similar cast, but mix differs | | Pun Adaptation | French wordplay | American cultural references | More literal British humor | | Character Names | Fulliautomatix | Cleverfix | Same as US (Cleverfix) | | Availability | High (StudioCanal) | Rare (out of print Fox Kids DVD) | Moderate (Pathé DVD) |