Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
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| Directed by | Eric Darnell Tom McGrath[1] Conrad Vernon[2] |
| Produced by | Mireille Soria Mark Swift |
| Written by | Eric Darnell Noah Baumbach |
| Based on | Characters by Eric Darnell Tom McGrath |
| Starring | Ben Stiller Chris Rock David Schwimmer Jada Pinkett Smith Frances McDormand Sacha Baron Cohen Cedric the Entertainer Andy Richter Bryan Cranston Jessica Chastain Martin Short Paz Vega Tom McGrath Chris Miller John DiMaggio Christopher Knights |
| Music by | Hans Zimmer |
| Editing by | Nick Fletcher |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation Pacific Data Images |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Running time | 85 minutes[3] |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $145 million[4] |
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (also known simply as Madagascar 3) is an upcoming 2012 American computer-animated comedy film, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the third installment of the series, following Madagascar and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and it is the first 3-D film in the series. The film is directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath and Conrad Vernon, and is set for general release on June 8, 2012. The film's world premiere was at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012.
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Plot
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippopotamus set out to return to New York after escaping to Africa. Dependent on the mechanical know-how of the notorious chimpanzees and penguins, their plan inevitably goes awry and they find themselves stranded in Monte Carlo, where they try to escape Europe from animal control led by Captain Chantel DuBois by joining up with a traveling circus by chance. Led by the venerable Siberian tiger Vitaly, the animal-centered circus has seen better days. During the course of a tour through a series of European cities that ends in a fabulous big top in the heart of London, Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria help Vitaly the tiger, Gia the jaguar, and Stefano the sea lion, rediscover their passion for show business and reinvent circus performance.
Voice cast
- Ben Stiller as Alex[5]
- Chris Rock as Marty[5]
- David Schwimmer as Melman[5]
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria[5]
- Frances McDormand as Captain Chantel DuBois[2]
- Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julien XIII[6]
- Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice[6]
- Andy Richter as Mort[6]
- Bryan Cranston as Vitaly[7]
- Jessica Chastain as Gia[7]
- Martin Short as Stefano[7]
- Paz Vega as Carmen[8]
- Tom McGrath as Skipper[9]
- Chris Miller as Kowalski[9]
- John DiMaggio as Rico[9]
- Christopher Knights as Private[9]
- Conrad Vernon as Mason (Phil is unvoiced)[2]
Production
DreamWorks Animation's CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg confirmed in 2008 that there will be an additional sequel to Madagascar and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Katzenberg stated, "There is at least one more chapter. We ultimately want to see the characters make it back to New York."[10] At the Television Critics Association press tour, in January 2009, Katzenberg was asked if there will be a third film in the series. He replied, "Yes, we are making a Madagascar 3 now, and it will be out in the summer of 2012."[11]
Release
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012.[12] The American release will follow on June 8, 2012.[6] The film will also be converted to the IMAX format and shown in specific European territories, including Russia, Ukraine, and Poland.[13]
Soundtrack
| Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Hans Zimmer | ||||
| Released | June 5, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Score | |||
| Length | 40:25 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Producer | Hans Zimmer | |||
| Hans Zimmer film scores chronology | ||||
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is the soundtrack of the film scored by Hans Zimmer and will be released on June 5, 2012.[14]
| No. | Title | Music | Performer | Length | |
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| 1. | "New York City Surprise" | Hans Zimmer | 3:05 | ||
| 2. | "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" | Danny Jacobs | 2:15 | ||
| 3. | "Wannabe" | Danny Jacobs | 2:37 | ||
| 4. | "Game On" | Hans Zimmer | 3:12 | ||
| 5. | "Hot In Herre" | Danny Jacobs | 2:27 | ||
| 6. | "We No Speak Americano" | Yolanda Be Cool | Yolanda Be Cool | 4:29 | |
| 7. | "Light The Hoop On Fire!" | Hans Zimmer | 3:10 | ||
| 8. | "Fur Power!" | Hans Zimmer | 2:18 | ||
| 9. | "Non Je Ne Regrette Rien" | Frances McDormand | 1:13 | ||
| 10. | "Love Always Comes As A Surprise" | Peter Asher | Peter Asher | 3:21 | |
| 11. | "Rescue Stefano" | Hans Zimmer | 5:51 | ||
| 12. | "Firework" | Katy Perry | Katy Perry | 3:46 | |
| 13. | "Afro Circus/I Like to Move It" | Chris Rock | 2:41 | ||
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Video game
A video game based on the film, Madagascar 3: The Video Game, will be released on June 5, 2012. The game will allow gamers to play as Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria in their attempt to escape Captain Chantel DuBois and return home to New York City.[15] It will be released to Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Published by D3 Publisher, the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will be developed by Monkey Bar Games, and the 3DS and DS versions by Torus Games.[16]
Comic book
A comic book based on the film and titled Madagascar Digest Prequel: Long Live The King! will be released on June 12, 2012 by Ape Entertainment.[17][18]
Other media
Main article: Madagascar (franchise)
Besides the main films, Madagascar franchise also consists of three short films The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper, Merry Madagascar and the upcoming Madly Madagascar. A television series The Penguins of Madagascar is airing on the Nickelodeon channel since 2009.
References
- ^ White, James (March 15, 2012). "DreamWorks Touts New 'Toon Footage". Empire Online. http://www.empireonline.com/empireblogs/off-the-wire/post/p1206. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ a b c Wloszczyna, Susan (December 8, 2011). "'Madagascar' gang reunites for caper in Monte Carlo". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/story/2011-12-07/madagascar-sneak-peek/51706732/1. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (May 18, 2012). "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/madagascar-3-europes-most-wanted-cannes-326596. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ Lieberman, David (May 2, 2012). "UPDATE: DreamWorks Animation Will Have Distribution Plan By Labor Day". Deadline. http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/dreamworks-animation-beats-q1-forecasts-with-strong-overseas-sales-for-puss-in-boots/. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Kit, Borys (January 12, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: Frances McDormand Gets Animated, and Evil, for 'Madagascar 3'". HollywoodReporter.com. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/frances-mcdormand-animated-evil-madagascar-70983?_r=true. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "DreamWorks Animation Announces Feature Film Release Slate Through 2014" (Press release). DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. 2011-03-08. http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=555383. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ^ a b c Young, John (January 12, 2012). "'Madagascar 3': Meet the new celebrity-voiced circus animals -- EXCLUSIVE". EW.com. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/12/madagascar-3-casting/. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Magrath, Andrea (May 18, 2012). "But it's a children's film! Jada Pinkett Smith and Paz Vega compete for sexiest at Cannes premiere of Madagascar 3". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2146516/Cannes-Film-Festival-2012--Jada-Pinkett-Smith-Paz-Vega-compete-sexiest-premiere-Madagascar-3.html. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Champ, Christine (November 3, 2010). "Interview: Megamind Director Tom McGrath". Film.com. http://www.film.com/movies/interview-megamind-director-tom-mcgrath. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
- ^ "Katzenberg Planning 3rd Madagascar, 2nd Kung Fu Panda". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47990. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "DreamWorks Confirms Madagascar 3 is Coming - Katzenberg comments on when it will be released.". IGN Entertainment. 2009-01-09. http://movies.ign.com/articles/943/943429p1.html. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
- ^ Reynolds, Simon (May 15, 2012). "Exclusive: 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' video sees animals squabbling". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a381768/madagascar-3-europes-most-wanted-video-sees-animals-squabbling.html. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (April 7, 2012). "Imax aims to bank $1 billion". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118052357/. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
- ^ "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted". Soundtrack.net. http://www.soundtrack.net/albums/database/?id=7675. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ "D3Publisher and DreamWorks Animation Announce Multi-Property Agreement for Next Three Animated Feature Films". DreamWorks Animation. February 7, 2012. http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=646657. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
- ^ "D3PUBLISHER REVEALS PRODUCT NEWS FOR THE UPCOMING MADAGASCAR 3: THE VIDEO GAME". D3 Publisher. March 20, 2012. http://www.d3publisher.us/PressDetails.asp?ID=267. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
- ^ "Madagascar 3". Ape Entertainment. http://ape-entertainment.com/comics/licensed-properties/madagascar-3/. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ "Madagascar Digest Prequel: Long Live the King! (DreamWorks Graphic Novels)". Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Madagascar-Digest-Prequel-DreamWorks-Graphic/dp/1937676137/. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at the Internet Movie Database
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at the Big Cartoon DataBase
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at AllRovi
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at Rotten Tomatoes
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at Metacritic
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted at Box Office Mojo
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