Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! |
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| Directed by | Emory Myrick Jeffrey Gatrall |
| Produced by | Emory Myrick |
| Screenplay by | Adam Scheinman Andrew Scheinman |
| Starring | Jeff Bennett Josh Keaton Keith Diamond Phil LaMarr Kath Soucie Ahmed Best Steven Miller |
| Music by | Randall Crissman |
| Editing by | Susan Edmunson |
| Studio | Warner Bros. Animation Castle Rock Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Home Video |
| Release date(s) | November 16, 2004 |
| Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United States Australia |
| Language | English |
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! is an animated action-comedy film. It is also known as Kangaroo Jack 2. This movie is a sequel to the 2003 live-action film Kangaroo Jack. It was directed by Emory Myrick and Jeffrey Gatrall. The film was released directly to video in 2004. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Castle Rock Entertainment.
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What is Kangaroo Jack: G'Day U.S.A.! About?
This movie takes place some time after the first film. Charlie Carbone (Josh Keaton) and his best friend Louis Booker (Ahmed Best) go back to Australia. Charlie's wife, Jessie (Kath Soucie), joins them on this adventure. They discover that some bad guys are trying to capture animals in the Australian outback. It's up to Charlie, Louis, and Jessie to save these animals. They get help from their old friend, Jackie Legs (Jeff Bennett), the rapping kangaroo!
Meet the Voice Cast
This section introduces the talented actors who lent their voices to the characters.
Main Characters and Voice Actors
- Jeff Bennett as Kangaroo "Jackie Legs" Jack: Jackie is a rapping red kangaroo. He helps his human friends save the animals.
- Josh Keaton as Charlie Carbone: Charlie owns a shampoo company. He is one of the main heroes of the story.
- Ahmed Best as Louis Booker: Louis is Charlie's best friend. He is always ready for an adventure.
- Kath Soucie as Jessie Carbone: Jessie is Charlie's wife. She used to work with wildlife.
Other Important Voices
- Keith Diamond as Ronnie Booker: Ronnie is Louis's cousin. He works as an exterminator.
- Jim Ward as Outback Ollie: Ollie owns a park and hosts a TV show. But he has some secret, illegal activities.
- Phil LaMarr as Rico and Mikey: These two are Outback Ollie's helpers.
- Obba Babatundé as Chief Ankamuti: He is a leader and medicine man of the Aborigines.
- Dorian Harewood as Agent Jackson: An FBI agent.
- Carlos Alazraqui as Dude #1
- Jess Harnell as Frilled Lizard and Dude #2
- Jeannie Elias as Elderly Woman
- Wendee Lee as Limousine Girl
- Steve Miller as the Emu: An emu caught by Rico and Mikey.
Who Made the Movie?
This section highlights some of the people behind the scenes.
Voice Director
- Jamie Simone was the Casting and Voice Director. This means she helped choose the voice actors and guided their performances.
Music in the Film
The movie features some fun songs that add to the adventure.
Featured Songs
- The film includes a version of LL Cool J's song "Mama Said Knock You Out." This song plays during a dream boxing scene.
- Jackie also sings a few lines from "I Only Have Eyes for You" when he is in a lounge.
- The song "Fire" by The Ohio Players plays when Jackie is causing some playful trouble.
- Jeff Bennett, who voices Jackie, performed both "Mama Said Knock You Out" and "I Only Have Eyes for You" in the movie.
