Behold! Dream Works Animation has released this teaser poster for KUNG FU PANDA 2. Here’s another look at the first trailer for the animated film.
Synopsis:
Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets to his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
Next Summer, Prepare for the Return of Awesomeness! DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA 2 starring Jack Black is in theaters May 2011! Follow them on Twitter here.
Check out this new trailer for Dream Works Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA 2. This and a new theatrical trailer for RANGO were attached to MEGAMIND on Friday.
Synopsis:
Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting th Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets to his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.
KUNG FU PANDA 2 will be in theaters on May 27, 2011 in 3D
For you Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade watchers, DreamWorks Animation has this news:
This Thanksgiving, a Dragon Warrior takes Manhattan ready to kick and karate chop his way into the holidays. On Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda(TM) will make a thrilling debut above the skies of New York City as a giant character helium balloon in the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade(R).Po, the loveable Kung Fu Master will take larger-than-life form ready to show more than 3.5 million spectators and over 50 million viewers nationwide just how awesome he is… even when filled with helium instead of his favorite noodles!
At more than 16,000 cubic feet of helium, Po from Kung Fu Panda(TM) is truly a larger-than-life master of the ancient Chinese art of Kung Fu. Designed by the magicians at Macy’s Parade Studio, Po is created with the help of more than half a mile of fabric and is covered in 17 gallons of paint. For his Parade debut, Po the Panda measures 42-feet tall, 46-feet long, and 34-feet wide, giving him the scale to take giant leaps down the route, poised to deliver his signature martial arts moves along the way.
“Po is an incredible new addition to the Macy’s Parade balloon lineup,” said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “He is poised to become an instant Parade classic. From the moment we saw Kung Fu Panda, we instinctively knew Po would be a huge hit with millions of children and their families that tune in to the Parade year after year. We anticipate his inaugural flight down the streets of New York this November will further establish Po as everyone’s number one panda!”
“Po makes us feel like there is a hero inside of everyone and it is very exciting for millions of fans to get to witness our Panda balloon make its kung fu-kicking debut in the skies of Manhattan alongside DreamWorks Animation’s iconic ‘Shrek’ in the 2010 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” commented Kerry Phelan, Head of Worldwide Consumer Products for DreamWorks Animation.
Ahead of his Macy’s Parade debut, Po will become the star of his own seasonal special, as NBC-TV airs the “Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special” on Wednesday, November 24th at 8:30 p.m. ET. However, fans of the high kicking Panda will be thrilled to hear that Po will be returning to the big screen in KUNG FU PANDA2, out on May 27, 2011.
For fans who can’t wait until November for Po’s holiday special and Parade debut, they can interact with their favorite character in the online destination found at Kung Fu Panda World (www.kungfupandaworld.com). The interactive experience for kids allows enthusiasts to follow in Po’s footsteps to become their own Kung Fu Master. Featuring games, chat and trading activities, there are tons of elements to explore and enjoy at this exciting virtual world.
Mega-Victory! Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Animation invited Superheroes young and old to the kickoff of Megamind/Megamonth and We Are Movie Geeks was there to cover the event. (I even had my nails painted Mega-blue in the spirit of Mega-fun!) It was all in a grand attempt to suit up and break the World Record for the Largest Gathering of Superheroes this Saturday morning at Nokia Plaza.
L.A. Live was transformed into a glorious MEGA epicenter for superheroes! The day started with all participants registering for the record and then everyone was treated to a Mega-Blue Breakfast filled with blueberry muffins, blue tortilla breakfast burritos, & blue cupcakes, cookies and cotton candy.
All participants had to be dressed as an easily recognizable superhero that has appeared in a published book, comic, television programme or film, as stipulated by the record guidelines. Everyone wholeheartedly took on the challenge.
There were Supermen, Batmen, and Wonderwomen of all ages, shapes and sizes. Also among the represented were the Hulk, Wolverine, Power Rangers and The Flash. It was a veritable who’s who from the Hall of Justice.
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More than 1,501 superheroes gathered for the event – 1,580 to be exact!
Introduced by Dreamworks’ own caped crusader Jeffrey Katzenberg, Megamind, Metro Man and Will Ferrell made a magnificent appearance as the Mega Guinness World Record was announced.
Even Stan Lee was on hand!
The ecstatic crowd went wild!
The feat was witnessed by official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and Spokesperson, Stuart Claxton, who judged and verified that the attempt adhered to the strict guidelines of the record category before making an on-site announcement of the attempt’s success!
The world record marks the kickoff of MEGAMONTH, an official month dedicated to Mega-events across the country in celebration of the upcoming release of MEGAMIND, starting the voices of Will Ferrell and Brad Pitt.
When asked after the event what he thought of working on his first big animated feature, Ferrell said he enjoyed the process and was honored to be around such talents as Tina Fey, Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and director Tom McGrath.
McGrath, going from being a Animation Designer, Animator, Layout Artist on 1992’s COOL WORLD, liked reuniting with Brad Pitt. He enjoyed working on this film because he has an special affection for super-villains
MEGAMONTH is DreamWorks Animation’s month of Mega events. Events scheduled across the country, which include Mega regional contests, Mega marathon weekend races and Mega food festivals. These events are Mega-big, Mega-bold and Mega-Mega!
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And remember, there’s still time to enter this cool Twitter contest for the movie – ”No You Can’t!” Enter HERE for a chance to win a private IMAX 3D screening of DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind!
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The sweepstakes ends at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on October 7, 2010
From DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, MEGAMIND will be hitting theaters in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D on November 5, 2010. Like it on Facebook and follow it on Twitter. The superhero movie will never be the same!
