Kung Fu Panda sequel takes Dreamworks to China
With the success of Kung Fu Panda, a sequel was inevitable. The DVD came out this week to enormous acclaim (the kid/family kind, not the critics.) It's the kind of good news the studios dream about!
It's also good to hear that Dreamworks Animation is partnering with Conservation International to give a little bit of their success back to the pandas.
Recently the production team took a research trip to Sichuan province, the site of a terrible earthquake last May, and the home of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
At Chengdu, the production team observed pandas playing in a natural habitat, made sketches and filmed the cuddly looking creatures for later reference. They also brought a $1 million donation to help with conservation efforts for the iconic bears.
To thank the team for their generous gift, and for helping raise awareness of the plight of the panda, the research center officials named a panda cub "Po" after Jack Black's character in the movie.
Now, if only we could do something about Jack Black's wardrobe, we'd really be on to something!
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11-17-2008 @ 8:49AM
Kristen said...
I'm really glad to hear this. I mean, it's great that a movie gets people excited about pandas and other animals, and now that they're showing support as well, maybe some of those people who were so excited will step up and start making donations. Rock on!
And yes, please, let's do something about JB's wardrobe. Sheesh.
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