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Release year: 2008

Storyline

To everyone's surprise, including his own, Po, an overweight, clumsy panda, is chosen as protector of the Valley of Peace. His suitability will soon be tested as the valley's arch-enemy is on his way.

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Cast

Jack Black — Po
Ian McShane — Tai Lung
Angelina Jolie — Tigress
Dustin Hoffman — Shifu

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Awards

0 wins & 1 nomination

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Did you know

• The animators took a six-hour kung fu class to get an idea of the movie's action.

• Dustin Hoffman's contract included a stipulation which allowed him to do additional voice recording sessions without hindrance, should he be unsatisfied with his performance. Beyond the contract, Hoffman also tutored Jack Black on his performance in the nighttime stairway argument scene.

• (At around nineteen minutes) The scene when Po enters the Jade palace and is amazed by all the relics is based on one of the directors' first experience entering the Skywalker Ranch of George Lucas, the place where all the props from the Star Wars movies can be found.