Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around, which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey - under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu.
Jack Black admitted providing the voice of Po allowed him to live out his kung fu fantasies. "When I was a child, I took the obligatory one year of karate. I believe I got a yellow belt. I graduated to yellow belt. And then I quit. I don't know why I quit. I got my colored belt and I was on my merry way. And then I also did some judo. I believe I made it to a green belt. But never kung fu."
Dustin Hoffman’s award-winning career spans five decades, however up until he signed on to DreamWorks Animation’s "Kung Fu Panda," the two-time Oscar winner had never provided a voice in a feature length animated movie.
Lucy Liu was thrilled with the prospect of providing the voice of Viper in DreamWorks Animation’s "Kung Fu Panda" because animated movies were an important part of her childhood. "For me, doing any kind of voiceover or animation is always such a great thing to be a part of, because it’s part of a world that I grew up in."
Trailer for "Kung Fu Panda" along with a bunch of video clips from the animated family film featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and Dustin Hoffman.
The moral of DreamWorks Animation’s "Kung Fu Panda" is to believe in yourself, not a bad lesson for kids to learn (or adults for that matter). Loaded with high flying kung fu action, this animal-filled animated pic will keep youngsters in their seats.
"Kung Fu Panda" / "Secrets of the Furious Five" Pandamonium Double Pack DVD review, storyline, and bonus features.
Gallery of photos from the movie "Kung Fu Panda" featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen and Ian McShane.
Gallery of photos from the Hollywood Premiere of the DreamWorks Animation movie "Kung Fu Panda" featuring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Hong, Hans Zimmer, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Maria Bello, Boo Boo Stewart, Lou Diamond Phillips, Q'orianka Kilcher, and Heather Thomas.
Jack Black's character Po shows off his kung fu moves on the film's poster.
Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Seth Rogen interview clips as well as behind the scenes footage.
Cast and crew list for "Kung Fu Panda," MPAA rating, and release date info.
(Jul 2006) Angelina Jolie has committed to providing the voice of Tigress in "Kung Fu Panda."
(Nov 2005) Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Ian McShane and Jack Black will lend their voices to the animated movie "Kung Fu Panda" from DreamWorks Animation.
DreamWorks Animation's official site for "Kung Fu Panda." Release Date: June 6, 2008
