" Kung Fu Panda 4" was released on March 22. Panda Po returns to the big screen after 8 years.
The animated film "Kung Fu Panda 4" co-directed by Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Ma Stine was released on March 22. The film is the fourth part of the "Kung Fu Panda" series of films, Panda Po Returning to the big screen after 8 years. In the English version, comedian Jack Black once again returns to lend his voice to the naive kung fu master Po; while Huang Bo , Yang Mi , Jiang Xin serve as Po, Xiao Zhen and "Xiao Zhen" in "Kung Fu Panda 4" respectively. The Chinese dubbing of "Phantom Queen".
"Kung Fu Panda 4" is one of the few animated movies that can be filmed until the fourth episode. The "Kung Fu Panda" series, which has spanned nearly 16 years, has grossed an astonishing box office of approximately US$2 billion worldwide. The cute panda Po is the protagonist of this legendary series. He uses profound truths and universal concepts about self-discovery, overcoming fear, and teamwork to show it in stories rich in Eastern ideas, making the series accumulate popularity around the world. Very deep connection with the audience. Starting with the first film, the Kung Fu Panda series has delivered a perfect blend of comedy, action and heartfelt emotions.
"I'm a huge fan of the series, and Kung Fu Panda is one of the best franchises of all time. What excites me the most is exploring its unique blend of comedy and action, especially as a Kung Fu movie fan , the story of this movie has extremely exciting action and fighting, and at the same time blends comedy and animation. It is the perfect (directing) opportunity for me." Michel, co-director of "Kung Fu Panda 4" Er told the Beijing News reporter that "Kung Fu Panda 4" will have more action scenes because it is a love letter to Chinese Kung Fu movies. "I like all kung fu movies, such as movies starring Bruce Lee, "Kung Fu " directed by Stephen Chow, "Once Upon a Time in Youth" by Yuen Woo-Ping, etc. We found inspiration in these movies, absorbed the essence, and combined them Put it into this movie. For example, at the beginning of the movie, Po raised his finger. This is Bruce Lee's classic action. Of course we must pay tribute to Bruce Lee. Another example is the landlady, who is a powerful and skilled warrior. , with curly hair on her head, seems to be a tribute to Stephen Chow's movie "Kung Fu" (the charter woman played by Yuen Qiu)."
"Kung Fu Panda 4" pays tribute to Bruce Lee's classic actions and the charter woman in the film "Kung Fu" lens.
Pure Po wants to be a spiritual leader
As "Kung Fu Panda 4" takes the series into a new chapter, Po's story also takes an exciting turn, guiding him on an inner journey of growth and change. Po, the Dragon Warrior, relied on his extraordinary courage and the Kung Fu skills of "beating the old master to death with random punches", and defeated some of the world's best kung fu villains in the first three thrilling adventures. But this time, fate called him to cultivate his body and mind. To put it bluntly, he was appointed as the spiritual leader of Peace Valley because of his simple nature, but this immediately raised several obvious questions: First of all, Abao knew nothing about how to serve as a spiritual leader, which is equivalent to asking him who loves food to " "Ruling hair and drinking blood"; Secondly, Abao must find a new Dragon Warrior as soon as possible and train him to take up the post successfully before he can retire and take up the position of a noble leader. This is something that he needs to understand thoroughly. and the process of acceptance. To make matters worse, the evil mage Phantom Queen (voiced by Viola Davis) with boundless power has recently reappeared. She is a petite lizard who can transform into the appearance of any animal, regardless of size. Next words. The Phantom Queen's greedy little eyes are fixed on the staff of wisdom in Abao's hand. With it, she will be able to reassemble all the villains who were beaten to the spirit world by Abao.
In "Kung Fu Panda 4", Po's new partner is the cunning and witty thief Shahu Xiaozhen.
Therefore, Po is in urgent need of help, and at this moment he meets the cunning and witty thief Xiao Zhen (voiced by Awkwafina). This sand fox makes Po unhappy, but her abilities will help a lot.In order to protect the Peace Valley from the clutches of the Phantom Queen, this pair of hilarious enemies had to fight side by side. In this process, Po will discover that heroes can also be found in unexpected places. Michelle said that in addition to being black and white, Po's thoughts are also pure black and white. There are only good guys and bad guys in his mind. However, the newly added character Xiao Zhen this time is a character who is both good and evil. The thief is still kind-hearted, leaving Po in a dilemma as to whether he can trust her. During the initial discussion, the production team discovered that Po rarely left Peace Valley, so they decided to take him out of his comfort zone and come to the new environment of Juniper City to get to know Xiao Zhen. "We wanted to design a movie where Xiao Zhen and Po represent the city and the countryside respectively. Po from the countryside came to the big city for the first time, so we basically created it in a fantasy world of ancient China. A piece of Times Square in New York, where there are herds of various animals, more than you have ever seen before, including rhinos, sheep, wild boars, domestic pigs, goats, crocodiles, and bears." In "Kung Fu Panda 4", Po and Xiao The scenes of True Visit are broader than those in the previous games. Michelle said, "Such a magnificent world caused a change in Po, making him realize that he may have been short-sighted. As he explored this vast new world , he also came into contact with all kinds of people and accepted the concept that the world is not just black and white. This journey made Abao wise and saw that the world is not just about good and evil."
500 people team creates a multicultural perspective
Production The team spent time carefully polishing the film's story and characters, paying attention to the standards set by previous films. "It's been 8 years since the last movie. We have lived up to our high expectations. The first three movies have been a huge success. The fans of "Kung Fu Panda" have been growing and crossing age groups since the first movie. Our goal was to create a film that resonates with men, women and children of all ages. It would pay homage to the memories and legends of its predecessor while also introducing new, fun, and exciting elements. We wanted to work hard to build on that Achieve a balance between the two." Michelle said that during the collaboration process to finalize the story, the "Kung Fu Panda 4" team created a vibrant and creative environment: "About 500 people contributed to this movie. The ability to bring diverse perspectives to the story, and being able to share the same opinions and goals with everyone made the finalization process exciting and allowed us to introduce new ideas while retaining the style and feel of the first three films."
The team behind "Kung Fu Panda 4" has about 500 people from all over the world.
The co-director of this film, Stephanie Ma Stine, is a Chinese-American female director. In the final stages of the production of "Kung Fu Panda 4", the complex culture in her upbringing also brought a lot of fun to the entire team. and knowledge. “My family is from China, so I would teach the crew how to play mahjong, a game my dad used to joke would lead me astray,” she said. “But now here I am, with my Colleagues enjoy the joy of this Chinese game. From the rustic Peace Valley to the bustling Juniper City, we have worked hard to capture this vast culture in the film. We pay attention to small details, such as the authenticity of a dish Whether or not, it creates a richness to the world of "Kung Fu Panda" that continues to resonate with audiences around the world." Michelle and the production team paid great attention to realism, and the final product is exactly They wrote a love letter to Chinese culture, martial arts, and the entire "Kung Fu Panda" series. He said: "Since the release of "Kung Fu Panda 3," the world has improved a lot. We have also noticed these changes and worked hard for our actors. , the crew and post-production have added more diversity, and even kung fu has evolved. Many of our animators and artists still clearly remember watching "Kung Fu Panda" when they were children, and they are very excited to be in this new work. to contribute to a film series that I have loved since I was a kid.
Behind the Scenes
1. To capture the authentic kung fu action, animation character director Sean Sexton, who has a background in taekwondo and aikido, incorporated realistic mechanics into Po's movements. Sexton's team worked with a The stunt coordinator worked with multiple performers to capture many of the precise reference shots used in the animation.
2. For inspiration on camera tracking, animated characters, and action scenes, the production team brought in stunt coordinator and martial artist Don Tay Ti. He served as the kung fu consultant for the film. He and his stunt team had been responsible for the design and choreography of fight scenes in many action blockbusters. In addition, the stunt team also shot reference scenes for the animators, who used techniques designed to imitate Character costumes, costumes, horns, tails and other characteristic props are used to study the natural movements of animals.
3. During the production process of the "Kung Fu Panda" series, animation technology has also made great progress, and these technological advances have become the "Kung Fu Panda" series. Panda 4" achieved dynamic camera tracking, lighting enhancement, and unlimited facial feature control. But despite technological advancements, animators still blended old-school and new-school techniques to create traditional hand-drawn pencil sketches for the action scenes.
"Kung Fu Panda" 4".
4. The film uses insights from biologist and vertebrate paleontologist Dr. Stuart Sumida to help shape the Phantom Queen and her army of Komodo dragons. The physiology, movement and independent movement of the eyes of these characters have been carefully designed.
5. Creating the transformation of the Phantom Queen is a complex process, which is inspired by "The Ring", "X-Men" and "Nightcrawler" " and "Minions with Big Eyes" and other movies. In order to pursue the details of the transformation, this character was bound to more than 8,000 control points. In order to solve the costume problem during the transformation of the Phantom Queen, the design was adjusted to The clothing is seamlessly absorbed into the skin.
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Beijing News reporter Zhou Huixiaowan
Editor Huang Jialing
Proofreading by Li Lijun
