The studio is also pursuing social media efforts to promote the film. Meanwhile, Po discovers a terrifying secret about his past, and discovers that Shen may have something to do with it. [52][53], DreamWorks Animation has invested $100 million in creating promotional partners and building up marketing for its films. [27], Some critics noted the influences of executive producer Guillermo del Toro's works in the film's darker themes,[28] and Jim Tudor of TwitchFilm.net describes that with del Toro on board, the film "effectively probes deeper into Po's emerging hero's journey and personal issues, evoking a truly fulfilling Campbellian archetype, but also remains fully viable as mainstream entertainment suitable for all ages. De eerste twee films werden gedistribueerd werden door Paramount Pictures … The film was directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson (in her feature directorial debut). [42], Outside North America, the film debuted with $55.5 million on the same weekend as its North American debut, topping the box office in nine out of eleven countries in which it was released. [4] It was directed again by Jennifer Yuh Nelson,[79] and was produced in co-production with the Chinese-American studio Oriental DreamWorks. [46][47] It earned $93.19 million in total, making it the highest-grossing animated film released in China, surpassing previous record-holder Kung Fu Panda ($26 million). [50][51] It became the highest-grossing film released in Vietnam, surpassing Avatar. Bent u hier via een pagina in Wikipedia terechtgekomen? It was also released in IMAX theaters in the EMEA region. The only Master uninjured from the blast, Po stands alone against Shen, using his inner peace training to deflect the cannon balls shot at him back at Shen's own ships and destroying them one by one. "[16][17], Kung Fu Panda 2 was screened at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival in early May before its commercial release. Compared to its predecessor, Kung Fu Panda 2 employs a much darker tone paired with a far more threatening antagonist in the form of Lord Shen, and tackles more difficult and complex themes, such as adoption. In the film, Po and the Furious Five battle an evil white peacock ruler named Lord Shen who has a powerful weapon that he plans to use to conquer China. The show ran for three seasons and had a total of 78 episodes. When no one came forward to claim the cub, Ping adopted Po as his son. Kung Fu Panda: Music From The Motion Picture, Kung Fu Panda 2: Music From The Motion Picture, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, https://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kung_Fu_Panda_2_(album)&oldid=55806932, Wikipedia:Geen afbeelding lokaal en geen op Wikidata, Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen. Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who was head of story for the first film, was hired to direct the sequel. She tells him the truth about the panda genocide, which she blames herself for, and encourages him to embrace his past. [12] The film's landscape and architecture also found inspiration from those found at Mount Qingcheng, a renowned Taoist mountain. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 8 mrt 2020 om 15:30. In the present, Lord Shen and his wolf army start to raid villages for scrap metal. [75], Merchandise was also produced for the film: Fisher-Price (toys), THQ (video games), Hallmark (cards), and Jem Sportswear (apparel). Het album werd uitgebracht op 23 mei 2011 door Varèse Sarabande. But the animators are in charge, and they succeed in dazzling with Lord Shen's look. It grossed $665 million worldwide against its $150 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing film directed by a female director until Frozen (2013), as the well as the highest-grossing film solely directed by a female director until Wonder Woman (2017). When the Wolf Boss raids the Musicians' Village, Po and the Five intercept him; however, he manages to escape with the metal when Po is distracted by a symbol on his armor, causing Po to have a flashback of his mother.