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Madagascar (franchise)
This article is about the film franchise. For the island, see Madagascar.
| Madagascar film series | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Eric Darnell (1–3) Tom McGrath (1–3) Conrad Vernon (3) |
| Produced by | Mireille Soria (1–3) Mark Swift (3) |
| Written by | Mark Burton & Billy Frolick (1) Etan Cohen (2) Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath (1–2) Noah Baumbach (3) |
| Starring | Ben Stiller Chris Rock David Schwimmer Jada Pinkett Smith Sacha Baron Cohen Cedric the Entertainer Andy Richter (More) |
| Music by | Hans Zimmer |
| Editing by | Mark A. Hester H. Lee Peterson |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation |
| Distributed by | DreamWorks Pictures (1) Paramount Pictures (2–3) |
| Release date(s) | 1: May 27, 2005 2: November 7, 2008 3: June 8, 2012 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $225 million |
| Box office | $1,136,581,025 |
Madagascar is an animated film series produced by DreamWorks Animation. Voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith are featured in the films. The plot follows the adventures of four Central Park Zoo animals who have spent their lives in blissful captivity and are unexpectedly shipped back to Africa. Now they must struggle to survive while attempting to return to New York City with the help of a crafty cadre of penguins.
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Feature films
Madagascar (2005)
Main article: Madagascar (2005 film)
Madagascar is a 2005 computer-animated film and the first film in the series. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the film tells the story of four Central Park Zoo animals, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo, who have spent their lives in blissful captivity and are unexpectedly shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar. Despite the mixed response from critics, the film was a commercial success, and earned more than $500 million worldwide.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
Main article: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 computer-animated film and the sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the film continues the adventures of Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria, who try to escape Madagascar, but they crash-land in Africa. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, and grossed more than $600 million worldwide.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
Main article: Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a 2012 upcoming computer animated comedy film, and the third instalment in the Madagascar film series, set to release on June 8, 2012. Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, the directors of the first two films, are returning, along with Conrad Vernon to direct the film.
Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman are still fighting to get home to New York. This time the journey will take them to a traveling circus in Europe which they will reinvent Madagascar style.[1] Frances McDormand will appear as main antagonist Captain Chantel DuBois. New characters being introduced include Stefano, a sea lion, Vitaly, a tiger, and Gia, a jaguar.[2]
Madagascar 4 (TBA)
Katzenberg has also stated that there is likely to be a fourth installment to the series, in which the animals will come back to New York.[3]
Untitled Penguins film (TBA)
In March 2011, it was announced that the penguin characters would be given their own feature film, similar to the 2011 Puss in Boots movie,[4] to be directed by Simon J. Smith, the co-director of Bee Movie, produced by Lara Breay, and written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, the writers of DreamWorks' Megamind.[5]
Television
The Penguins of Madagascar
Main article: The Penguins of Madagascar
The Penguins of Madagascar is a television series that is currently airing on Nickelodeon. In a situation completely separate and apart from the Madagascar films, the series follows the adventures of the four penguins: Skipper (the leader of the group), Kowalski (the smartest), Rico (the craziest), and Private (the youngest) in New York City's Central Park Zoo. The penguins rule the roost at their Central Park habitat, carrying out secret missions in the heart of the city. At times, their missions beckon them to venture outside the zoo. King Julien, the primary antagonist, is also a resident of the zoo (though it is unknown how he, Maurice, and Mort got there) and the penguins must compete against him to maintain order in the zoo. While Tom McGrath, John DiMaggio, and Andy Richter reprised their roles as Skipper, Rico, and Mort respectively, Jeff Bennett replaced Chris Miller as Kowalski, James Patrick Stuart replaced Christopher Knights as Private, Danny Jacobs replaced Sacha Baron Cohen as Julien, and Kevin Michael Richardson replaced Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice. The series also features a new character, Marlene, an otter voiced by Nicole Sullivan.
Short films
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Main article: The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper is a computer-animated short film, which premiered in theaters on October 7, 2005 with the stop-motion film, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The short was directed by animation veteran Gary Trousdale, produced by Teresa Cheng, and written by Michael Lachance. Set on the Christmas Eve, the 12-minute film features four penguins from Central Park Zoo who discover that one of them has gone missing.
Merry Madagascar
Main article: Merry Madagascar
Merry Madagascar was a Christmas special first broadcast on the NBC network in November 2009, which starred the characters from the Madagascar film series. The story appears to takes place sometime between the first and second film. It featured many of the same voice actors as the film, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, and Jada Pinkett Smith. However, voice actor Danny Jacobs replaced Sacha Baron Cohen as the voice of the character King Julien. Carl Reiner provided the voice of Santa Claus.
Madly Madagascar
Madly Madagascar is an upcoming Valentine's Day-themed TV special, and is scheduled to be released in 2012.[6]
Characters
For a full list, see List of Madagascar characters.
| Character | Main films | Short films | Specials | TV Shows | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa |
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted |
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper | Merry Madagascar | The Penguins of Madagascar | |
| Alex | Ben Stiller | Ben Stiller Quinn Dempsey Stiller & Declan Swift (as a child) |
Ben Stiller | Silent Cameo | Ben Stiller | Wally Wingert |
| Marty | Chris Rock | Chris Rock Thomas Stanley (as a child) |
Chris Rock | Silent Cameo | Chris Rock | |
| Melman | David Schwimmer | David Schwimmer Zachary Gordon (as a child) |
David Schwimmer | Silent Cameo | David Schwimmer | |
| Gloria | Jada Pinkett Smith | Jada Pinkett Smith Willow Smith (as a child) |
Jada Pinkett Smith | Silent Cameo | Jada Pinkett Smith | |
| King Julien | Sacha Baron Cohen | Danny Jacobs | ||||
| Maurice | Cedric the Entertainer | Cedric the Entertainer | Kevin Michael Richardson | |||
| Mort | Andy Richter | Andy Richter | ||||
| Skipper | Tom McGrath | |||||
| Kowalski | Chris Miller | Jeff Bennett | ||||
| Private | Christopher Knights | James Patrick Stuart | ||||
| Rico | John DiMaggio | No lines | John DiMaggio | |||
| Mason | Conrad Vernon | Silent Cameo | Conrad Vernon | |||
| Phil | Character is mute | Silent Cameo | Character is mute | |||
| Nana | Elisa Gabrielli | Elisa Gabrielli | Mentioned only | |||
| Ted | Bill Fagerbakke | Silent Cameo | ||||
| Burt | Silent Cameo | John DiMaggio | ||||
| Santa Claus | Carl Reiner | |||||
| Foosa | Fred Tatasciore Tom McGrath |
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| Zuba | Bernie Mac | |||||
| Florrie | Sherri Shepherd | |||||
| Makunga | Alec Baldwin | |||||
| Moto Moto | will.i.am | |||||
| Captain Chantel DuBois | Frances McDormand | |||||
| Vitaly | Bryan Cranston | |||||
| Gia | Jessica Chastain | |||||
| Stefano | Martin Short | |||||
| Mr. Chew | Frank Welker | |||||
| Cupid the reindeer | Nina Dobrev | |||||
| Marlene | Nicole Sullivan | |||||
| Alice | Mary Scheer | |||||
- Note: A gray cell indicates character did not appear in that medium.
Release
Box office performance
| Film | Release date | Revenue | Rank | Budget | Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Outside United States | Worldwide | All time United States | All time worldwide | ||||
| Madagascar | May 27, 2005 | $193,595,521 | $339,085,150 | $532,680,671 | #122 | #79 | $75,000,000 | [7] |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | November 7, 2008 | $180,010,950 | $423,889,404 | $603,900,354 | #145 | #62 | $150,000,000 | [8] |
| Total | $373,606,471 | $762,974,554 | $1,136,581,025 | N/A | N/A | $225,000,000 | N/A | |
Critical reaction
| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Top Critics | ||
| Madagascar | 55% (185 reviews)[9] | 39% (36 reviews)[9] | 57 (36 reviews)[10] |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | 64% (147 reviews)[11] | 60% (30 reviews)[11] | 61 (25 reviews)[12] |
| Average Ratings | 60% | 50% | 59 |
Video games
- Madagascar video game was an adaptation of Madagascar, released in 2005 by Toys for Bob on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo GameCube consoles.
- Madagascar: Operation Penguin was released in 2006 for Game Boy Advance by Activision.
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was an adaptation of the second film and was made for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo DS, and released on November 4, 2008 in North America.[13]
- Madagascar Kartz was released on October 27, 2009 for the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS.
- The Penguins of Madagascar was released on November 2, 2010 for Nintendo DS.[14]
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! was released on September 6, 2011 for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo DS.[15]
- Super Star Kartz was released by Activision on November 15, 2011,[16] for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS. The game features 14 different characters from the four DreamWorks' films - Madagascar, Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, and Monsters vs. Aliens.[17]
- Madagascar 3: The Video Game will be released on June 5, 2012, for Nintedo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[18]
Live shows
Madagascar Live!
Madagascar Live! was the 90-minute theatre show based on the Madagascar film. It was directed by Gip Hoppe as the studio's second stage production after Shrek the Musical. The tour started on March 25, 2011, in Memphis, and was expected to visit more than 70 cities across the United States.[19] After the last show in New York, on April 24, 2011, Madagascar Live! was cancelled, citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason.[20]
Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party
Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party is a 20-minute live stage show featuring Alex, King Julien, Gloria, Mort and The Penguins as they each present their special party games while dancing and singing. The show opened in 2012 in an Africa area at the UK theme park Chessington World of Adventures Resort,[21] and in DreamWorks Experience at the Australian theme park Dreamworld.[22]
Themed land
Madagascar is one of the seven themed lands in Universal Studios Singapore, and it features lush tropical jungles as well as a water ride Madagascar: A Crate Adventure and a carousel King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round.
Madagascar Madness is one of the three areas at the DreamWorks Experience themed land which is part of Australian theme park Dreamworld. It consists of suspended roller coaster Escape from Madagascar, a show stage King Julien's Theatre in the Wild, a ball play area MAD Jungle Jam and a merchandise shop Madagascar Cargo Hold.
Chronology
In order of the Madagascar franchise history:
- Madagascar (2005)
- The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–present)
- Merry Madagascar (2009)
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
- Madly Madagascar (2012)
See also
- I Like to Move It, a 1994 music track performed by Reel 2 Real, which features prominently in the film series.
References
- ^ "DreamWorks Animation Announces Feature Film Release Slate Through 2014" (Press release). DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. 2011-03-09. http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=555383. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ^ "The Art of Madagascar 3". Perseus Academic. http://www.perseusacademic.com/book.php?isbn=9781608870752. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ O'Hara, Helen (December 3, 2010). "Katzenberg Talks DreamWorks Sequels". EmpireOnline.com. http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29638. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 29, 2011). "DreamWorks Developing 'Madagascar' Penguins Spinoff Movie (Exclusive)". HollywoodReporter.com. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dreamworks-developing-madagascar-penguins-spinoff-172353. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 11, 2011). "'Madagascar' Spin-Off to Be Helmed by 'Bee Movie' Co-Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/madagascar-spin-be-helmed-by-222257. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
- ^ "Madagascar 3". Copyright Promotions Licensing Group. http://www.cplg.com/properties/view/202. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
- ^ "Madagascar (2005)". Box Office Mojo. http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=madagascar.htm.
- ^ "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)". Box Office Mojo. http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=madagascar2.htm.
- ^ a b "Madagascar (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/madagascar/. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Madagascar". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/movie/madagascar. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ a b "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)". Rotten Tomatoes. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/madagascar_escape_2_africa/. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/movie/madagascar-escape-2-africa. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa™ and Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors™ Now Available at Retailers Nationwide". DreamWorks Animation. November 4, 2008. http://ir.dreamworksanimation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=540447. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ "The Penguins of Madagascar Available Today" (Press release). THQ. 2010-11-02. http://www.thq.com/us/news/show/13127. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Only Team Penguin Can Save the World From Dolphin Domination in THQ'S The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again!" (Press release). THQ. 2011-07-21. http://www.thq.com/us/go/article/view/247819/only_team_penguin_can_save_the_world_from_dolphin_domination_in_thq%E2%80%99s_the_penguins_of_madagascar:_dr._blowhole_returns_%E2%80%93_again!. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- ^ "DreamWorks Super Star Kartz". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/dreamworks-super-star-kartz. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ O'Connor, Alice (September 8, 2011). "DreamWorks Super Star Kartz announced". Shacknews. http://www.shacknews.com/article/70085/dreamworks-super-star-kartz-announced. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Broadway.com Staff (2010-10-19). "Madagascar Live to Hit the Road, with Stop at Radio City Music Hall". Broadway.com. http://www.broadway.com/shows/madagascar-live/buzz/153969/madagascar-live-to-hit-the-road-with-stop-at-radio-city-music-hall/. Retrieved 2011-07-30.
- ^ "Madagascar Live! cancelled in Toronto". Toronto Star. 2011-03-29. http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/963516--madagascar-live-cancelled-in-toronto. Retrieved 2011-07-30.
- ^ "Madagascar LIVE! Prepare to Party - New for 2012". Chessington World of Adventures. http://www.chessington.com/plan-your-trip/madagascar-live.aspx. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ^ "DREAMWORKS MADAGASCAR LIVE! PREPARE TO PARTY - DAILY SHOWS". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/Madagascar-Live/Madagascar-Live---Prepare-to-Party.aspx. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
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