Kung-Fu Magoo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kung-Fu Magoo |
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| Directed by | Andrés Couturier |
| Produced by | Kevin Gamble Jose C. Garcia de Letona John Baker |
| Screenplay by | Emmy Laybourne Sam Laybourne |
| Story by | Emmy Laybourne Sam Laybourne Rob Sosin Bob Mittenthal |
| Starring | Jim Conroy Dylan Sprouse Alyson Stoner Lloyd Floyd Chris Parnell Maile Flanagan Rodger Bumpass Cole Sprouse Jim Ward Kenny Mayne Tom Kenny |
| Music by | Daniel Ingram Steffan Andrews |
| Editing by | Antonio Gallardo David Váquez |
| Studio | Classic Media Ánima Estudios Santo Domingo Films Motion Toons IMCINE |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Entertainment Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | May 11, 2010 |
| Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States Mexico |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.6 million |
Kung-Fu Magoo is an animated action-comedy movie from 2010. It was made in both Mexico and the United States. The film is based on the funny character Mr. Magoo, who was created by Millard Kaufman and John Hubley.
This movie was produced by several studios, including Classic Media and Ánima Estudios. It was the first animated movie featuring Mr. Magoo in over 30 years! It was also the first time Ánima Estudios worked with a U.S. company on a film. The movie was written by Emmy Laybourne, Sam Laybourne, Rob Sosin, and Bob Mittenthal. Andrés Couturier directed it.
The film first came out on DVD in the United States on May 11, 2010. Later, it was shown on TV for the first time on Disney XD on February 7, 2011.
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Story of the Evilympics
The movie's story begins with the world's worst bad guys. They are all invited to a special island fortress. This island belongs to a super-villain named Tan-Gu. He hosts a big competition called the "Evilympics." It's like the Olympic Games, but for evil deeds!
Mr. Magoo (Jim Conroy) and his 12-year-old nephew, Justin (Dylan Sprouse), are part of an anti-evil team. They join the fight against Tan-Gu and his evil plans. During the competition, they face many challenges. These include fighting giant robot spiders and ninjas riding jet skis. They also have to deal with Tan-Gu's strange "Beasteen" mutants.
Meet the Voice Cast
Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Kung-Fu Magoo.
- Jim Conroy as Mr. Magoo: The main character, who often gets into funny situations because of his poor eyesight.
- Dylan Sprouse as Justin Magoo: Mr. Magoo's smart and brave nephew.
- Lloyd Floyd as Tan Gu: The super-villain who created the Evilympics.
- Chris Parnell as Cole Fusion: A famous actor who is secretly a good guy. He competes in the Evilympics but then decides he likes being evil.
- Alyson Stoner as Lorelei Tan Gu: Tan Gu's daughter and Justin's friend.
- Cole Sprouse as Brad Landry: A school bully who often bothers Justin.
- Rodger Bumpass as General Smith: An army general who wants to attack Tan-Gu's island.
- Jim Ward as General Bonkopp: Another army general who disagrees with General Smith's attack plan.
- Jeff Bennett as Sid: Justin's best friend.
- Kenny Mayne as Himself.
- Tom Kenny as Dr. Malicio.
- Maile Flanagan as Orangu-Tammy.
- Candi Milo as Gor-Illiana.
- Ryan Bollman as Corporal Hayes.
- April Stewart as Was-Elizabeth.
- Jennifer Hale as Agent L / Leslie Destructo.
Other voices were provided by Wally Wingert, Bob Joles, Fred Travalena, Michael Stanton, Susan Boyajian, and Hope Levy.
How the Movie Was Made
Animation Process
The main animation for Kung-Fu Magoo was done by Ánima Estudios in Mexico. Some extra animation work was also done by Studio B Productions (now called WildBrain) in Canada. Boulder Media in Ireland also helped with the animation.
Movie Release Details
The film was shown early at an event called MIPCOM in Cannes, France, back in 2008. The English version of the movie was released on DVD in the United States on May 11, 2010. Vivendi Entertainment handled its distribution.
The movie was originally planned to be shown in movie theaters in Mexico in 2009. However, this theatrical release never happened. Instead, the film had its Mexican TV premiere on Cartoon Network in 2011. The movie was dedicated to Alfredo Harp Calderoni, who was an executive producer for the film. He passed away in 2009 after the movie was made.
U.S. TV Premiere
On October 12, 2010, Disney XD bought the rights to show the film on their channel. Kung-Fu Magoo then premiered in the United States on Disney XD on February 7, 2011. This was a special event because it was the first time Disney XD showed an animated movie that was made in Latin America.
See also
In Spanish: Kung Fu Magoo para niños
