Kung Fu Panda Release Date: June 6, 2008 (USA) Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson Production Company: DreamWorks Animation Runtime: 92 minutes

Kung Fu Panda is a computer-animated action-comedy film that follows Po, a clumsy, overweight panda who works in his family’s noodle restaurant. Despite his lowly station, Po is a kung fu enthusiast. Through an unexpected twist of fate, he is unexpectedly chosen as the prophesied “Dragon Warrior” to defend the Valley of Peace from the ruthless snow leopard Tai Lung. The film chronicles Po’s journey from an awkward outsider to a true kung fu master, emphasizing themes of self-belief, inner strength, and the idea that there is no secret ingredient but oneself.

Suitable for all ages (PG for martial arts action and mild rude humor). Highly recommended for fans of character-driven comedies and martial arts stories.

| Character | Voice Actor | Role | |-----------|-------------|------| | Po | Jack Black | The protagonist; a panda obsessed with kung fu. | | Master Shifu | Dustin Hoffman | The red panda master; initially disappointed, then a mentor. | | Master Oogway | Randall Duk Kim | The wise tortoise founder of the Jade Palace. | | Tai Lung | Ian McShane | The antagonist; a snow leopard trained by Shifu who turned evil. | | Tigress | Angelina Jolie | Leader of the Furious Five; skeptical of Po. | | Mr. Ping | James Hong | Po’s adoptive goose father; runs a noodle shop. |