Just a few weeks beforeDeadpoolopened in theaters, en route to being one of the biggest movies of the year, DreamWorks Animation’sKung Fu Panda 3pulled in some impressive numbers for its late-January debut. The animated sequel earned $41.2 million that weekend, before taking in $142.4 million domestically and $516.5 million worldwide. Earlier this week, this beloved adventure was made available on Digital HD, and to celebrate this release, we have an exclusive interview withBryan Cranston, one of the new additions to the all-star voice cast.
Bryan Cranstonlends his voice to Li,Po’s long lost dad(Jack Black) in this animated sequel, with the actor revealing just how committed this team was onKung Fu Panda 3, in regards to crafting a story everyone in the family can enjoy. He also talks about how animated films can be both intelligent and fun, and how proud he is of the film’s storyline, which touches the hearts of little kids while also transcending to adults. We’ll have to wait and see if this movie is successful enough forDreamWorks Animationto makeKung Fu Panda 4.
DreamWorks Animation’sKung Fu Panda 3is not only one of thebest reviewed moviesof the year, but also one of the top five grossing films of 2016 worldwide. Everyone’s favorite wise-cracking, dumpling-snacking hero is back in this sequel, which was a hit with audiences and critics alike. The film received an outstanding audience reaction with a coveted “A” CinemaScore and Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released DreamWorks Animation’sKung Fu Panda 3Awesome Edition on Digital HD on May 13, with the Blu-ray and DVD arriving on June 28.
After reuniting with his long-lost father, Po travels to asecret villageand meets tons of hilarious new panda friends and family members. But when the supernatural villain Kai challenges all theKung Fu mastersacross China, Po must discover the teacher within himself and train his clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas! Thebonus featuresinclude funny and action treats including 2 all-new Kung Fu Panda animated shorts, Everybody Loves A Panda Party Karaoke with Po, Make a Panda Party Paper Pal and more!
From Academy Award nominated director, Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2) and Alessandro Carloni (How to Train Your Dragon),Kung Fu Panda 3features the voice talents of Golden Globe nominee Jack Black (Shallow Hal, School of Rock), Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Tony award winner, Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad,” Trumbo, Argo), two-time Academy Award® winner Dustin Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Rain Man, The Graduate), Academy and Golden Globe award winner, Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), Academy and Golden Globe award winner, J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, Juno), Jackie Chan, (Rumble in the Bronx, Rush Hour), Seth Rogen, (The Interview, Neighbors), Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill), David Cross (“Arrested Development”), Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee, Kate Hudson (Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and James Hong (Blade Runner). Take a look at our exclusive video interview withBryan Cranstonbelow, before picking upKung Fu Panda 3on Digital HD this week.
