Kung Fu Panda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kung Fu Panda |
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| Directed by | John Stevenson Mark Osborne |
| Produced by | Melissa Cobb |
| Written by | Jonathan Aibel Glenn Berger |
| Story by | Ethan Reiff Cyrus Voris |
| Starring | Jack Black Dustin Hoffman Angelina Jolie Ian McShane Jackie Chan Seth Rogen Lucy Liu David Cross Randall Duk Kim James Hong |
| Music by | Hans Zimmer John Powell |
| Cinematography | Yong Duk Jhun |
| Editing by | Clare de Chenu |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation Pacific Data Images |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 6, 2008 |
| Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $130 million |
| Money made | $631,744,560 |
Kung Fu Panda is a super fun computer-animated action comedy movie from DreamWorks Animation. It came out in 2008. The movie was directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne. It tells the exciting story of Po, a big panda who loves kung fu. Po dreams of becoming a kung fu master. The movie was a huge hit and got great reviews. A sequel, Kung Fu Panda 2, came out in 2011.
The Story of Kung Fu Panda
Po the panda loves kung fu, but he doesn't know how to fight. He dreams of becoming a great kung fu master. One day, a wise kung fu teacher named Master Shifu holds a special contest. He wants to find the Dragon Warrior. This warrior will be the most powerful kung fu master in the land.
Everyone thinks one of Shifu's amazing students, the Furious Five, will be chosen. But, to everyone's surprise, Po is picked instead! Po then starts his journey to learn kung fu.
At first, Master Shifu and the Furious Five don't think Po can do it. They try to make him quit. But Po is determined and eventually becomes good friends with them.
Later, Master Shifu learns that the evil Tai Lung, a powerful snow leopard, is coming. Tai Lung wants to cause trouble. Shifu quickly teaches Po more kung fu. Po needs to be ready to receive the Dragon Scroll. This scroll is supposed to help him defeat Tai Lung.
When Po finally gets the scroll, he finds nothing written on it! But Po soon realizes something important. He doesn't need the scroll to be the Dragon Warrior. He finds the power within himself. Po then bravely fights Tai Lung and wins!
Po becomes a true kung fu master and the beloved Dragon Warrior. Peace returns to the land, all thanks to Po.
Meet the Characters
- Po: He is a giant panda and the main hero of the story. Jack Black voices him.
- Master Shifu: A very wise red panda who teaches kung fu. He is voiced by Dustin Hoffman.
- Master Tigress: A strong and brave Southern China tiger. She is voiced by Angelina Jolie.
- Tai Lung: A powerful snow leopard and the main bad guy. Ian McShane voices him.
- Master Monkey: A fun-loving golden langur and part of the Furious Five. He is voiced by Jackie Chan.
- Master Mantis: A small but mighty northern praying mantis in the Furious Five. Seth Rogen voices him.
- Master Viper: A graceful green tree viper and a member of the Furious Five. She is voiced by Lucy Liu.
- Master Crane: A calm red crowned crane and part of the Furious Five. David Cross voices him.
- Master Oogway: A very old and wise tortoise. He created kung fu. Randall Duk Kim voices him.
- Mr. Ping: A goose who is Po's father. He is voiced by James Hong.
- Zeng: A goose who works for Master Shifu. Dan Fogler voices him.
- Commander Vachir: A strong rhinoceros. Michael Clarke Duncan voices him.
See also
In Spanish: Kung Fu Panda (franquicia) para niños
