Kung Fu Panda
April 22, 2009
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According to Variety, Angie will play the beautiful Dr. Kay Scarpetta in the film adapted from several of the books in the 16-novel series.
The movie won’t just follow one of the books, which is similar to how the Bourne movies with Matt Damon were taken from several of Robert Ludlum books.
In Cornwell's books, Scarpetta starts out as the chief medical examiner for Virginia and later relocates to various East Coast states to become a private forensic consultant.
No screen writer or director has been chosen as of yet, which is partially in part to Cornwell being very protective over her work. But when Angelina shows interest, how does one say no?
It may be a couple of years before we see the movie come to life. In the meantime, we can look forward to her starring in the sequels of both Kung Fu Panda and Wanted.
November 15, 2008
The 14 submitted features are:
“Bolt”
“Delgo”
“Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!”
“Dragon Hunters”
“Fly Me to the Moon”
“Igor”
“Kung Fu Panda”
“Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”
“$9.99”
“The Sky Crawlers”
“Sword of the Stranger”
“The Tale of Despereaux”
“WALL-E”
“Waltz with Bashir”
Under the rules for this category, a maximum of 3 films can be nominated in a year. The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Which film do you think deserves a nomination?
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network.
October 2, 2008
They confirmed today that it's already in the works and they're hoping for a release date in 2011. The film will reunite Jack Black and Angelina Jolie, and the movie will be released in 3-D, which is the new standard for all DreamWorks animation movies.
The original Kung Fu Panda grossed more than $626 worldwide, so news of the sequel isn't that surprising. In the mean time, if you missed the original in theaters, it comes out on DVD on November 9th.
August 14, 2008
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The movie grossed $560 million in global sales, making it Dreamworks' most successful movie ever.
Dreamworks chief executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg said, "We've started conversations about it, and I think in the next 30 or 60 days, we'll be able to talk completely about that.
Don't expect the movie to hit theaters anytime soon though, the original Kung Fu Panda took 4 years to make.
July 7, 2008
Also bringing in some major mullah was Kung Fu Panda with $38 million, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was number three with $24.3 million, while Wanted slipped to number four with $18.8 million. Wall-E rounded out the top five with $13 million.
June 10, 2008
Po the Panda is a lovable slacker brought to life magnificently by Jack Black, a son of the town's noodlemaking goose (James Hong), Mr. Ping. Ping wants his son to take the family business seriously, but Po only has dreams of becoming a martial artist like his idols, the Furious Five. The Five consist of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackey Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross).
While trying to see the Furious Five in person, Po becomes mistakenly pegged as "The Dragon Warrior". The temple's instructor Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) rejects Po as the chosen one and does everything he can to make him quit his training. Thanks to the wise turtle Master Oogway (James Hong), both Po and Shifu learn to trust in each other reminding them that "Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." When Shifu's former protege, the evil Tai Ling, escapes from his prison to exact revenge and claim the Dragon scrolls for himself, it's up to the transformed Po to stop him.
The CG animation really brings the characters to life with it's attention to detail, not only in regards to scenery, but helping make the characters come alive. You're left more inspired than saddened at the colorful passing of one of the characters and left on the edge of your seat when Tai Ling escapes from his dark, imposing prison. Directors John Stevenson and Mark Osborne were careful to give the animated characters the same sense of surprise and comic timing as they would their human counterparts.
Lessons ranging from believing in yourself to forgiveness are palatable and not preachy, which is why adults and kids alike will fall in love with this film and it's titular panda. Po and company also reminds little kids and grownups alike that martial arts is more about personal discovery and less about kicking someone in the head. At 88 minutes, it's a definite relief from this summer's 2 hour plus fare. Kung Fu Panda will definitely keep you laughing and have you looking forward to the next chapter of Pandamonium.
Billy Tatum gives this 4 1/2 Scoops (Out of five).
June 9, 2008
1. Kung Fu Panda--$60,000,000
2. You Don't Mess With the Zohan--$40,000,000
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull--$22,805,000
4. Sex & the City--$21,310,000
5. The Strangers--$9,289,000
6. Iron Man--$7,522,000
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian--$5,527,000
8. What Happens in Vegas--$3,400,000
9. Baby Mama--$790,000
10. Made of Honor--$775,000
June 6, 2008
You Don't Mess With the Zohan
Adam Sandler is a highly-skilled Mossad agent who fakes his own death so he can move to New York and become a hair stylist.
Kung Fu Panda
A clumsy panda is chosen by an ancient prophecy to become a kung fu master and save the land from a gang of snow leopards.
Miss Conception
Heather Graham learns she has only a month left to conceive a child and hatches a plan to find the perfect father for her baby. (select theaters only)
Check out the trailer for "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" below:
May 14, 2008
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The animated feature is about Po (Jack Black) a panda who is an apprentice noodle-maker and kung fu fanatic, but whose defining characteristic appears to be that he is the laziest animal in ancient China. Evil warrior Tai Lung (Ian McShane) has escaped from prison, and all hopes have been pinned on a prophecy naming Po as the "Chosen One" to save the day. He has a kung fu master, Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) who "has trained five of the greatest warriors that the world has ever known", to help him.
The film was directed by John Stevenson, Mark Osborne and produced by Melissa Cobb. The film stars the voices of, among others, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie and Lucy Liu. To get a glimpse of the "Kung Fu Panda" movie trailer click below.
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