Yak: The Giant King facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yak: The Giant King |
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Thai theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Prapas Cholsaranont Chaiporn Panichrutiwong (co-director) Melanie Simka (U.S. version) |
| Produced by | Prapas Cholsaranont Mychal Simka (U.S. version) |
| Written by | Prapas Cholsaranont Phanlop Sincharoen Wirat Hengkongdee Nutchapon Ruengrong Mychal Simka (U.S. version) Nathan Ciarlegglio (U.S. version) Doug Davidson (U.S. version) |
| Story by | Prapas Cholsaranont Phanlop Sincharoen |
| Starring | Santisuk Promsiri Kreadtisuk Udomnak Boribroon Junrieng Weranut Tippayamontol Pawanrat Naksuriya Caninap Sirisawut Udom Tarpanich Nathan LaVelle |
| Music by | Jakkrapat Iamnoon |
| Editing by | Smith Timsawat Punlop Sinjaroen Prapas Cholsaranont (Film Editing Supervisor) |
| Studio | Workpoint Picture |
| Distributed by | Sahamongkol Film International Workpoint Picture Eagle Entertainment (DVD) |
| Release date(s) | October 4, 2012 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
| Budget | 100,000,000 Baht |
| Money made | $1,668,124 |
Yak: The Giant King is a cool 3D computer-animated movie from Thailand, released in 2012. In some places, it's called The Robot Giant or The Giant King (in the U.S.). This film tells a futuristic story inspired by an old Thai fable called the Ramakien. It's about two robots who become unlikely friends.
The movie was directed by Prapas Cholsaranont and Chaiporn Panichrutiwong. It cost over 100 million Thai Baht to make! It first came out on October 4, 2012.
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What the Movie is About
This animated film takes a classic Thai story, the Ramayana, and gives it a robot twist! The main character is a huge robot named Na Kiew. After a big war, he finds himself alone in a dry, empty land.
Then, Na Kiew meets Jao Phuek, a small tin robot who can't remember anything about his past. Even though they are very different, they get stuck together.
They decide to travel across the desert. This desert is full of other robots who collect metal scraps. Their big goal is to find Ram, who is said to be the creator of all robots.
Who Are the Voices?
Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Yak: The Giant King.
Original Thai Voices
- Santisuk Promsiri
- Kreadtisuk Udomnak
- Boribroon Junrieng
- Weranut Tippayamontol
- Pawanrat Naksuriya
- Caninap Sirisawut
- Udom Tarpanich
- Bawriboon Chanreuang
- Udom Taephanit
- Kerttisak Udomnak
- Chris Wegoda
English Voices (First Version)
- Todd (Tongdee) Lavelle as Big Green/Tossakan
- Hugh Gallagher as Whitey/Hanuman
- Stephen Thomas as Kum/Kok
- Hailey Rodee as Rusty
- Tabitha King as Sadayuu
English Voices (Second Version)
- Bella Thorne as Pinky
- Russell Peters as Zork
- Meg DeAngelis as Rusty
- Gregg Sulkin as Flapper
- Carlos PenaVega as Krudd
- Nathan Barnatt as Scrap Metal Dealer
- Mark Steines as Bob the Mechanic
Main Characters
- Na Khiaw (also known as Big Green or Zork in the U.S. version)
- Phuak (also known as Whitey or Pinky in the U.S. version)
- Sanim (known as Rusty in both English versions)
- Sadayuu (known as Flapper in the U.S. version)
- Ravana
- Hanuman
Awards and Recognition
Yak: The Giant King was recognized for its great work!
- The directors, Prapas Cholsaranont and Chaiporn Panichrutiwong, won awards for Best Directors.
- Jakkrapat Iamnoon won for Best Score (the music in the movie).
- Smith Timsawat, Punlop Sinjaroen, and Prapas Cholsaranont won for Best Editors.
- Chaiporn Panichrutiwong also won for Best Art Direction, which means how the movie looked.
- The sound team, including Richard Hocks, was also praised.
- The song "Kerd Ma Pen Phuen Ther" (which means "We Were Born To Be Friends") sung by Apiwat Eurthavornsuk won for Best Original Song.
Theme Song
The main song from the movie is:
- "We Were Born To Be Friends"
- Artist: ROOM 39
- Music and words by: Stamp
See also
- In Spanish: Yak: The Giant King para niños
