Story by Kung Fu Panda 3 is a 2016 3D American-Chinese computer-animated action comedy martial arts film, produced by DreamWorks Animation and Oriental DreamWorks, and distributed by 20th Century Fox.It was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni.The film was written by Jonathan … … It is up to Po and the Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. $150 million[3] Po and the Five arriving in the Musicians' Village to battle the invading wolves. Horrified at this atrocity, Shen's parents exiled him. In the ensuing battle, Po faces Shen who acknowledges that he was in Po's parents' village; he sadistically claims that Po's parents abandoned him. Needless to say, the cast of Amazon's Invincible is stacked. The film used over 99 terabytes of data and took more than 55 million render hours to make. [6], All of the returning voice actors reprised their previous character roles, and were also joined by new characters.[7]. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) - TV Spot Greatest Mystery. "[33], As with the first film, the animation has been praised. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. It is the highest-grossing film of 2011 in Lithuania ($477,117), and Argentina ($11,996,480). Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Running time Po facing Lord Shen's fleet in the city harbor. She tells him to remain with Masters Storming Ox and Croc for his own protection while she and the others attempt to stop Shen's cannons at the source. En mayo de 2011 se estrenó Kung Fu Panda 2. Another television spot was released first on the Internet February 1, 2011, and then was featured during the pre-game hours of the Super Bowl XLV on February 6.[17]. [56] It earned $91,531,119 by July 6, 2011, making it the highest-grossing animated movie of all time in the country, surpassing previous record-holder Kung Fu Panda ($26,024,298). Secrets of the Furious Five 25m. [51] Another reason cited after release was a growing American and Canadian marketplace rejection of 3D presentation with its coupled surcharge in movie ticket prices apparently making the film too expensive for many film patrons. Po and the Five are then discovered by the wolf leader, who they chase to prevent him from alerting Shen, only to be ambushed by a massive force. At that, Po comes to realize that his past does not define him as much as his present choices, allowing him to attain a measure of inner peace even while he prepares to return to Gongmen City to confront the murdering peacock. It was also released in IMAX theaters in the EMEA region. Evil, Rio, and Hop. The Kung Fu Panda franchise earned USD 1.8 billion and ranked tenth highest-grossing animated franchise and the third highest … Hood vs. "[34] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times writes that "Panda 2 is not just wall-to-wall animation, it is artistry of the highest order. As of 2012, it is the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. Unfortunately, Po is again distracted by flashbacks upon seeing the same symbol as before on Shen's plumage, allowing the peacock to escape. Both records were taken from Toy Story 3. [71], The first official film promo from the franchise's, The first officially released still featuring, Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) - Clip Stealth Mode, Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) - Clip Chinese Dragon, Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) - Featurette Po Is Back, Gary Oldman as Lord Shen - Kung Fu Panda 2 behind the scenes. Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures.It is the sequel to Kung Fu Panda (2008) and the second installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise.Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson (in her feature directorial debut), the … [26], The film also helped DreamWorks Animation raise its second quarter revenue of $218.3 million and a profit of $34.1 million for the three-month period that ended June 30, 2011, which was an improvement over the same period a year ago when the company posted revenue of $158.1 million and a $24 million profit. Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. Budget Filming & Production Official Sites Release Dates In doing so, Po devastates the fleet and his cannons through kung fu alone and confronts Shen on his damaged flagship. Screenplay by [39] Worldwide, it is the highest-grossing 2011 animated film and the sixth highest-grossing film of 2011. Kung Fu Panda features a star-studded cast including Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and Jack Black. ", IndieWire.com - "Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger Talk 'Kung Fu Panda 2' & Their Plans For 'King Lear'-Like 'Candyland'", ThinkingChinese.com - "'功夫熊猫2'融入更多中国元素 ...", ChinaDaily.com - "'Kung Fu Panda 2' to hit silver screen in China", MovieLine.com - "Kung Fu Panda 2 Writers on Future Sequels, and Their Pixar Rivals", ComingSoon.net - "Which Movies Will Have Super Bowl Spots? The film's first full-length theatrical trailer was featured in showings of Rango, Mars Needs Moms, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Hoodwinked Too! When he learned from the court soothsayer that "a warrior of black and white" would one day defeat him, Shen assumed she was referring to the giant pandas and had them exterminated to avert the prophecy. [14] The film's landscape and architecture also found inspiration from those found at Mount Qingcheng, a renowned Taoist mountain. | "[36] Jason Best of What's on TV writes, "Following Ian McShane from the first film as the obligatory British thespian to fill the role of villain, Gary Oldman brings silky menace to the part of the evil Shen. Secrets of the Masters. Like the other DWA films beginning production in 2009, Kung Fu Panda 2 was produced in DreamWorks' stereoscopic 3-D technology of InTru 3D. The original voice cast of the first film reprised their returning characters' roles, and were joined by new cast members Gary Oldman, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride, Victor Garber, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Dennis Haysbert. Discover these Kung Fu Panda coloring pages. [49] It also had the sixth highest opening weekend for a film that did not debut at #1. [53] DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg also attributed to the film's under-performance in these territories for being released the same weekend as The Hangover Part II, a film that an unexpectedly large number of people went to see. When they reach the city, Po and the Five find it completely under the control of Shen's forces and try to stealthily reach Masters Storming Ox and Croc in the prison in order to get their help to liberate the city. DreamWorks Animation [52], The film proved a major international success, pulling in $55.5 million on the same weekend as its North American debut, topping the box office in nine out of eleven countries in which it was released. On December 30, 2010, DreamWorks released the first television spot for the movie. "[37] Kyle Smith of the New York Post also writes, "It's a bit hard to be terrified of a peacock (the snow leopard in the first movie was way more sinister). [67] It is directed again by Jennifer Yuh Nelson[68] with the added assistance of co-director Alessandro Carloni,[69] and is produced in co-production with Oriental DreamWorks. Jonathan AibelGlenn BergerCharlie Kaufman (uncredited)[1] Tigress then suddenly hugs Po, much to the surprise of everyone else, and tells him that she does understand, but can't watch her friend die. [41] On its first weekend, it earned $108.9 million worldwide, ranking third behind Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and The Hangover Part II. Language(s) Clare Knight Edited by In the city, Lord Shen captures the Five trying to stop his war fleet from departing and prepares to kill them as an example of his power as soon as his ships clear the city harbor. [66], A third film was released on January 29, 2016. Paramount Pictures There, Po rejects that his horrific past dominates his spirit and urges Shen to come to terms with his own grievance with his parents. Katzenberg has stated that Kung Fu Panda 2 incorporates many elements of Chengdu in the film. In 2008, after the release of Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and other DreamWorks members visited the city of Chengdu, which is considered the "panda hometown". Produced by However, the opening still came in at the high end of DreamWorks Animation's expectations. [61], In Thailand, it made the largest opening for an animation movie ($950,590) and became the highest-grossing animated film of all time in total earnings as well. A 52-paged comic book prequel to the film was released by Ape Entertainment on April 26, 2011. 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