Penguins of Madagascar facts for kids
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| Music by | Lorne Balfe |
| Editing by | Nick Kenway |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation Pacific Data Images |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox (original) Universal Pictures (current) |
| Release date(s) | November 14, 2014 (China) November 26, 2014 (United States) |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $132 million |
| Money made | $373 million |
Penguins of Madagascar is an exciting 2014 American animated spy action comedy film. It was made by DreamWorks Animation and released by 20th Century Fox. This movie is a fun adventure that continues the story of the four famous penguins: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private. It's a spin-off from the popular Madagascar film series, and it happens right after the events of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
The film was directed by Simon J. Smith and Eric Darnell. The story was written by Michael Colton, John Aboud, and Brandon Sawyer. Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters, including Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon, Christopher Knights, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich, and Ken Jeong. The movie came out on November 26, 2014. Even though it earned a lot of money, it didn't make as much profit as the studio hoped.
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Meet the Characters
The Penguin Team
The movie focuses on four special penguins. They are:
- Skipper: The brave and confident leader of the group. He always has a plan.
- Kowalski: The smart one who invents gadgets and tries to figure things out.
- Rico: The crazy one who can spit out almost anything from his stomach.
- Private: The youngest and sweetest penguin, who is also very important to the team.
New Friends and Foes
The penguins meet new characters on their adventure.
- Agent Classified: A cool wolf who leads a secret spy team called the North Wind. He thinks the penguins are not good enough for spy work.
- Dave: A sneaky octopus who used to be a popular attraction at zoos. He is now a mad scientist who wants revenge on all penguins.
The Story Begins
The movie starts with the penguins as young chicks. They leave their home to find adventure. They end up joining a circus and later become secret agents. Their mission is to stop Dave, the evil octopus, from turning all penguins into monsters.
Behind the Scenes
Making the Movie
Penguins of Madagascar was made using computer animation. This means artists used computers to create all the characters, places, and movements. It took many talented people to bring the penguins' world to life.
Voice Actors Bring Characters to Life
The actors who voice the characters are very important. They give the characters their unique personalities. For example, Benedict Cumberbatch voiced Agent Classified, and John Malkovich voiced the villain, Dave.
Images for kids
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John Malkovich and Benedict Cumberbatch talking at the Penguins of Madagascar panel at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International
See also
In Spanish: Los pingüinos de Madagascar (película) para niños
