Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted facts for kids
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a super fun computer-animated movie made by DreamWorks Animation in 2012. It's the third movie in the popular Madagascar series, following the adventures of Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. This film was special because it was the first Madagascar movie released in 3-D. It was directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, and Conrad Vernon. The movie first came out in the United States on June 8, 2012.
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The Story of Madagascar 3
In Madagascar 3, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo are still trying to get back to their home in the Central Park Zoo in New York City. They are stuck in Africa and decide to go to Monte Carlo to find the penguins and the chimpanzees. These clever animals had left them behind!
Meeting Captain DuBois
When they arrive in Monte Carlo, they try to sneak into a casino. But they are spotted by a super determined animal control officer named Captain Chantel DuBois. She is very good at tracking animals and wants to add Alex's head to her collection! The gang has to escape from her, and it's a wild chase through the city.
Joining the Circus
To get away from DuBois, the animals jump onto a train that belongs to a traveling circus. They pretend to be circus animals so they can hide. Here, they meet a whole new group of characters:
- Gia the jaguar
- Stefano the sea lion
- Vitaly the tiger
The circus is not doing very well, and the animals need to make it amazing again to get a contract for an American tour. This tour would finally take Alex and his friends back to New York!
Learning New Tricks
Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria have to learn new circus acts. It's tough at first, but they work together with their new circus friends. They help the circus animals believe in themselves again. Alex teaches them how to make their acts more exciting and modern.
The Big Show
The circus puts on a huge show in London. It's a spectacular performance filled with amazing tricks and lights. Captain DuBois is still chasing them, making the adventure even more thrilling. The friends learn a lot about teamwork and what it means to have a home.
Characters You'll Love
- Alex the Lion: The leader of the group, who loves to perform.
- Marty the Zebra: Alex's best friend, who is always positive and loves to party.
- Melman the Giraffe: A bit of a hypochondriac, but very caring.
- Gloria the Hippo: Strong, confident, and the voice of reason.
- King Julien: The funny and quirky lemur king.
- Maurice: King Julien's loyal advisor.
- Mort: The tiny, adorable lemur who loves King Julien's feet.
- The Penguins (Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, Private): The super smart and resourceful team who are always up to something.
- Captain Chantel DuBois: The determined and relentless animal control officer.
- Gia the Jaguar: A kind and graceful jaguar who becomes friends with Alex.
- Stefano the Sea Lion: A cheerful and optimistic sea lion.
- Vitaly the Tiger: A grumpy but talented tiger who used to be the star of the circus.
Making the Movie
Madagascar 3 was made by DreamWorks Animation, a famous studio known for movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda. It took a lot of talented people to create the animation, voices, music, and story. The movie uses amazing computer graphics to bring the characters and their adventures to life.
Release Around the World
The movie was released in many countries around the world in 2012. It was a big hit and made a lot of money at the box office. People all over the world enjoyed watching Alex and his friends on their wild circus adventure.
In Spanish: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted para niños
