The new villain Chameleon uses illusions to deal with Po
2008 is the year of the Beijing Olympics. Also in this year, American DreamWorks produced the animated film "Kung Fu Panda" for the first time with the theme of Chinese giant pandas and Chinese Kung Fu. For a time, Chinese style elements spread all over the world. Subsequently, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Kung Fu Panda 3" were released successively in 2011 and 2016. They were both critically acclaimed and box-office hits, constantly breaking box office records for animated films in mainland China. In the past eight years, the total global box office revenue of "Kung Fu Panda Trilogy" has exceeded US$1.8 billion, making it one of DreamWorks' most outstanding original works.
" Kung Fu Panda 4", released in 2024, continues to tell the story of the life and adventures of the panda Po in ancient China. In order to become a true spiritual leader, Abao must undergo advanced training. At the same time, he will also face a new powerful enemy-the Phantom Queen.
According to reports, as a chameleon, the Phantom Queen's mysterious illusions allow her to transform into all the old enemies that Po has encountered in the past, and she can even transform into an evil version of Po. In addition, the new partner Fox Xiaozhen will also appear, starting an adventure with Abao.
"Kung Fu Panda 4" is co-directed by Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Ma Stine. The two revealed in the interview that the Chameleon Phantom Queen is the smallest enemy that Po has ever encountered, but she can skillfully use supernatural magic and is very powerful. She can transform and transform into animals of any size. At the same time, she can also Very smart, always taking precautions, taking one step and thinking ten steps ahead.
It is worth mentioning that in this film, Abao will leave his hometown in Peace Valley and move into the big city. New locations, new characters, and new changes in the protagonist Po bring new surprises to "Kung Fu Panda 4". Director Mike Mitchell said: "Not only does the story take place in a city, but the animals will also be running around on the roofs and in the sewer system, working with thieves and villains." Inspired by the delicate Chinese cultural elements in
, the English dubbing version of "Kung Fu Panda 4" continues the previous work. Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman return to voice Po and Master respectively. The new villain Phantom Queen is played by Viola... Davis is voiced, and the fox Xiao Zhen is voiced by the Chinese actor Awkwafina who has appeared in " Crazy Rich Asians ".
Fox Xiaozhen is not a purely "good person", nor is she an absolute "bad person." Director Stephanie said, "When you first see her, you will think, this is a thief, how can she become a hero? What? But if you let Awkwafina do the dubbing, you will feel that the character's transformation from a fox who simply loves gold to a figure who saves the world is very believable, just like Po's growth."
The Chinese dubbing version of the film has Huang Bo dubbing Po, while the fox Xiao Zhen and the villain Phantom Demon Queen are dubbed by Yang Mi and Jiang Xin respectively.
Huang Bo revealed that he was moved by the delicate presentation of Chinese culture in the movie, "Each film in the "Kung Fu Panda" series is full of profound Chinese cultural heritage. The sets, costumes, food, etc. in the film are all Chinese. Elements. Especially in "Kung Fu Panda 4", the prosperity and prosperity of Juniper City and the shouts of the street shops are very pyrotechnics and make people feel friendly."
And Abao's optimism and bravery also inspired Huang Bo, "He has truly grown from a noodle-eating hero to a soul master with the world in mind."
Yang Mi, who serves as the Chinese dubbing fox Xiao Zhen, has lent her voice to the "Kung Fu Panda" series of movies for the second time. She said, "Sincerity and kindness have always been Xiao Zhen's background. Underneath the seemingly mysterious and closed-minded appearance, there is The unquenchable passion and perseverance, and the duality of Xiao Zhen also contribute to the agility and story-telling of this character."
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