Khumba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Khumba |
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| Directed by | Anthony Silverston |
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| Story by | Anthony Silverston |
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| Music by | Bruce Retief |
| Editing by | Luke MacKay |
| Studio | Triggerfish Animation Studios |
| Distributed by | Millennium Entertainment (USA) Cinema Management Group (South Africa) Indigenous Film Distribution (International) |
| Release date(s) | 8 September 2013 (TIFF) 25 October 2013 (South Africa) |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Money made | $28.42 million |
Khumba is a computer-animated adventure comedy movie from 2013. It was made in South Africa by Triggerfish Animation Studios. The film tells a fun story about a zebra who is different from others.
The movie was directed by Anthony Silverston. He also helped write the story with Raffaella Delle Donne. Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters. These include Jake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine, Laurence Fishburne, Richard E. Grant, AnnaSophia Robb, Catherine Tate, and Liam Neeson.
Meet the Characters
This movie features a great cast of actors who voiced the animal characters. Each actor helped bring their character to life.
Main Characters
- Jake T. Austin voiced Khumba, the main zebra character.
- Steve Buscemi played Skalk.
- Loretta Devine was the voice of Mama V.
- Laurence Fishburne voiced Seko.
- Richard E. Grant played Bradley.
- AnnaSophia Robb was the voice of Tombi.
- Catherine Tate played Nora.
- Liam Neeson voiced Phango.
Other Voices
- Anika Noni Rose as Lungisa
- Ben Vereen as Mkhulu
- Charlie Adler as Rock-hyrax Leader
- Dee Bradley Baker as Meerkat Father
- Jeff Bennett as Rabbit
- Jennifer Cody as Fifi
- Greg Ellis as Thabo the Zebra
- Roger L. Jackson as The Black Eagle
- Juanita Jennings as Zuki
- Sindiwe Magona as Gemsbok Healer
- Alexander Polinsky as Nigel
- Joey Richter as Themba
- Sam Riegel as Jock
Making the Movie
Khumba was created by Triggerfish Animation Studios. This studio is known for making animated films in South Africa. The movie was released in 2013. It took 85 minutes to watch from start to finish. The film cost about $20 million to make. It earned over $28 million around the world.
