Kung Fu Panda 2 and Madagascar 3 in talks!
DreamWorks Animation, CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg has announced that the studio is considering a sequel to their box office hit Kung Fu Panda, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“We’ve started conversations about it, and I think in the next 30 or 60 days, we’ll be able to talk completely about that,” Katzenberg told Reuters, when asked about a follow-up to a film that has raked in $560 million in global ticket sales.
Katzenberg also announced that one more Madagascar sequel is on its way. The current sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is set to open in theaters November 7.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa continues the story of a group of Central Park Zoo animals trying to make their way back to the Big Apple. The film stars the voice talents of Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith, and new cast members including late actor-comedian Bernie Mac.
Calling it the “second chapter in one story,” Katzenberg said, “there is at least one more chapter. We ultimately want to see the characters make it back to New York.” “It’s been a very hard week,” Katzenberg said. “We love Bernie. He made an amazing contribution to this movie.” Mac voices Zuba, the father of Alex the Lion (Stiller). Said Katzenberg: “There is a heart and soul that he brought to Zuba.”
So there you have it Madagascar 3 and Kung Fu Panda 2. I am not surprised in the least. Shrek got 3 movies so I am assuming these guys will get 3 as well. They are fun, entertaining films that film audiences of all ages can enjoy. I loved Kung Fu Panda and even thought it was better than Wall*E, so a sequel makes me happy. I would love for Wall*E to get a sequel, you could call it, Wall*E: Revenge of Number Johnny 5.
