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“Kung-Fu Panda 2” will be in stores for the Christmas holidays. Paramount Home Entertainment in Australia have announced a November 24th bow for the hit sequel, while Dreamworks in the states send the cute critter to dvd libraries on December 13.
In the action-filled companion story Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters, Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu’s greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox and Master Croc. Kids can then follow in Po’s footsteps to become a kung fu master with Kung Fu Panda World, the virtual online game universe where kids create avatars, play games with their favorite characters, win points towards earning a kung fu black belt, chat with friends and more.
Featuring an all-star cast of voice talent including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride and Jean-Claude Van Damme, “KUNG FU PANDA 2” will also be available on a single-disc DVD and in the Kung Fu Panda Collection on either DVD or Blu-ray, which includes both movies, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters, two free online game memberships to Kung Fu Panda World, and loads of additional fun.
DreamWorks Animation‘s KUNG FU PANDA 2 Awesome Double DVD Pack
The Kung Fu Panda 2 Awesome Double DVD Pack delivers a punch with smashing features including:
Disc 1:
- “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness”—See the debut of an episode of Nickelodeon’s brand new television series.
- Kickin’ It with the Cast—Meet the new faces who have joined Po’s journey including Gary Oldman, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber and Michelle Yeoh and catch up with the returning cast.
- Deleted Scenes—Check out three scenes with director Jennifer Yuh Nelson.
- Filmmakers’ Commentary—Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, producer Melissa Cobb, production designer Raymond Zibach and supervising animator, kung fu choreographer and story artist Rodolphe Guenoden discuss the making of the film.
- World of DreamWorks Animation—Enjoy promos and more.
- Previews
- Sneak Peek—A first look at DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular.
Disc 2:
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters— Po’s all-new adventure.
Additional bonus features:
- Panda Stories—A look at the animals that inspired Kung Fu Panda and footage of Jack Black’s visit to the Atlanta Zoo to meet Po’s real-life namesake.
- Kung Fu Shuffle—Master Shifu teaches the best way to find a hidden radish in an update of the classic shell game.
- Ni Hao—Learn Chinese! Choose from more than 50 Kung Fu Panda-inspired words and learn how to say and draw the symbol in Chinese.
- DVD-ROM:
- Legend of the Wu Sisters Game—This exciting game features the three feline villains from Secrets of the Masters.
- Printables—Coloring pages, connect the dots, 3D fortune tellers, stand-up 3D characters, pencil toppers and mazes!
Kung Fu Panda World:
- Get two free memberships—each good for game play through April 2012 and valued at $5.95 each per month—to the online virtual game world where kids create avatars, play games with their favorite characters, win points towards earning a kung fu black belt, chat with friends and more! Membership codes must be redeemed by and free membership will expire on 4/30/12. Additional restrictions apply.
DreamWorks Animation‘s KUNG FU PANDA 2 Awesome Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack
The Kung Fu Panda 2 Awesome Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack includes the following:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray):
Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Blu-ray Exclusive bonus features:
- Animation Inspiration—Follow Po and the Furious Five on their journey throughout China! See footage of real locations that served as inspiration for the film and learn fun, kid-friendly facts about China.
- The Animators’ Corner—Features interviews with creators, animators, cast and crew, along with storyboards, music and commentary.
- Trivia Track—Pop up trivia, Po style.
Additional bonus features:
- “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness”
- Kickin’ It with the Cast
- Deleted Scenes
- Panda Stories
- Kung Fu Shuffle
- Ni Hao
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- World of DreamWorks Animation
- Previews
- Sneak Peek
Disc 2 (DVD):
Kung Fu Panda 2
Digital Copy
Kung Fu Panda World:
- Get two free memberships—each good for game play through April 2012 and valued at $5.95 each per month—to the online virtual game world where kids create avatars, play games with their favorite characters, win points towards earning a kung fu black belt, chat with friends and more! Membership codes must be redeemed by and free membership will expire on 4/30/12. Additional restrictions apply.
DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA 2 Synopsis
Jack Black is back as Po in DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA 2, the fiercely funny, “winning sequel” (Scott Bowles, USA TODAY ) to the Academy Award® nominated original film. In his biggest challenge since becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po must lead his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five, on a mission of epic proportions to defeat his most threatening rival yet. KUNG FU PANDA 2 packs a powerful punch that combines non-stop action, beautiful storytelling and stunning animation in an all-new, awesome adventure!
DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA: SECRETS OF THE MASTERS Synopsis
In this all-new Kung Fu Panda adventure debuting exclusively on DVD and Blu-ray, Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu’s greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox and Master Croc.
DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA WORLD Synopsis
The online virtual game world where kids create avatars, play games with their favorite characters, win points towards earning a Kung Fu black belt, chat with friends and more!
