Film: Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda animation movie

Open Date: June 6, 2008
DreamWorks Animation

Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy and train in the art of Kung Fu, giant panda Po (above, JACK BLACK) begins his study under Master Shifu (below, DUSTIN HOFFMAN), the trainer of the legendary Furious Five, in DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda,” which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures in June 2008.

DreamWorks Animation SKG Presents “Kung Fu Panda,” a Paramount Pictures release featuring the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, David Cross, Seth Rogen, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim and Dan Fogler. The film is directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne. The producer is Melissa Cobb. The co-producers are Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. This film has not yet been rated.

Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.

Kung Fu Panda ™ & © 2008 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved.

Produced by Melissa Cobb
Co-Producers Jonathan Aibel Glenn Berger
Directed by John Stevenson Mark Osborne

Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, David Cross, Seth Rogen, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Dan Fogler

Synopsis: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop.

Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

Release: June 6, 2008

This film has not yet been rated.

CREDITS NOT FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

"Kung Fu Panda" is a Paramount Pictures Release

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