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Kung Fu Panda Holiday

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Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Kung Fu Panda Holiday DVD cover
Written byJonathan Groff
Jon Pollack
Directed byTim Johnson
StarringJack Black
Angelina Jolie
Dustin Hoffman
Jack McBrayer
Jackie Chan
Seth Rogen
David Cross
Lucy Liu
James Hong
Dan Fogler
Theme music composerHenry Jackman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerMelissa Cobb
EditorsC.K. Horness
Marcus Taylor
Running time25 minutes
Production companyDreamWorks Animation
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseNovember 24, 2010 (2010-11-24)
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Kung Fu Panda Holiday, also known as Kung Fu Panda: Po's Winter Wonderland, is a 2010 American animated Christmas comedy drama television special produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Tim Johnson. A spinoff of the Kung Fu Panda franchise, the special stars the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Lucy Liu, James Hong and Jack McBrayer. The special premiered on NBC November 24, 2010,[1] and its premiere broadcast drew 5.9 million viewers.[2]

Plot

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A few months after the events of the first film, the Valley of Peace is preparing for the Winter Festival. Master Shifu assigns Po to host the Winter Feast at the Jade Palace, a formal occasion that kung fu masters attend. When Po suggests inviting his father, Mr. Ping, Shifu tells him that there are no guests allowed at the feast. He rejects the finest chefs in China to have his father cater the feast. However, Mr. Ping who has developed empty nest syndrome, remains at his restaurant to feed the townsfolk who have nowhere else to eat for the Winter Festival while advising Po to do the right thing.

Po tries to cook the feast by himself but he is overwhelmed by various responsibilities that come with it, further complicated by the interference of Wo Hop, a rabbit chef who he had accidentally disgraced. A comment from Wo Hop about kung fu being unable to solve everything inspires Po to enlist the Furious Five to complete the preparations for the feast while he has Wo Hop help him in the kitchen.

After working tirelessly, they finish the preparations. When Po sets out to the village to get more flaked jasmine, he gazes in awe at the display of lanterns and decorations on the houses in the neighborhood. He pauses morosely when he witnesses the fun of families and friends together. During the feast, he cannot enjoy it as much as he admires the visiting kung fu masters. He explains his traditions of having fun with his family, friends and neighbors during the Winter Festival before leaving the feast. When Po returns to the noodle shop, Mr. Ping who realized he was being unfair about his son’s responsibilities, apologizes for making his son feel so guilty. With this reconciliation, they prepare noodle soup with polished skill.

Moved by Po's loyalty to his father, the Five and the visiting kung fu masters participate in their festivities. Po restores Wo Hop's honor by giving him the Golden Ladle that was originally intended for the chef who was selected to cook for the feast. Shifu who followed the Five and the visiting kung fu masters, realizes that Po did the right thing when he sees the happy time that everyone is having at the noodle shop. He turns to leave but Po convinces him to join the party. Feng, an artist who works at the Jade Palace, paints a picture of them, Mr. Ping, the Five, and Wo Hop.

Voice cast

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Reception

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In her review for Common Sense Media, Emily Ashby praised its positive messages and role models, from which Po "learns that listening to your heart is the best way to make the right decision, and his choice inspires others to do the same".[3]

Home media

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The special was released on DVD and Blu-ray November 6, 2012, in North America.[4] In Australia and the UK, it was released under the title, Kung Fu Panda: Po's Winter Wonderland, which was released November 11, 2012,[5] and November 19, 2012, exclusively at Sainsbury's stores.[6] It was re-released on DVD October 1, 2013, along with Shrek the Halls, Merry Madagascar and Gift of the Night Fury.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Hibberd, James (October 14, 2010). "NBC orders 'Shrek,' 'Kung Fu Panda' specials". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  2. ^ Gorman, Bill (November 30, 2010). "NBC Primetime Ratings Results For The Week Of Nov. 22-28". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 2, 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. ^ Ashby, Emily (November 19, 2010). "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special". Common Sense Media. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  4. ^ Woodward, Tom. "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (US - R1, BD)". DVDActive.com. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  5. ^ "Kung Fu Panda - Po's Winter Wonderland". DVD Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  6. ^ "Kung Fu Panda: Po's Winter Wonderland (Sainsbury's Exclusive)". Sainsbury's Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
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