Question 1

What preparation did the animators do to capture the film's action?

Accepted Answer

The animators took a six-hour kung fu class to understand the movie's action sequences.

Question 2

How did Dustin Hoffman's contract and involvement help Jack Black's performance?

Accepted Answer

Dustin Hoffman's contract allowed additional voice recording sessions if unsatisfied, and he tutored Jack Black for the nighttime stairway argument scene.

Question 3

What real-world kung fu styles inspired the fighting techniques of the characters?

Accepted Answer

The Furious Five's styles are based on actual animal-inspired kung fu styles, while Po's fighting style is modelled after bear-style Kung Fu.

Question 4

Why did the film shift from being a spoof to a more epic blend of comedy and action?

Accepted Answer

Director John Stevenson wanted to blend comedy and action to make the movie more epic, not just spoof martial arts films.

Question 5

How did composer Hans Zimmer prepare for scoring the movie?

Accepted Answer

Hans Zimmer visited China to absorb the culture and work with the China National Symphony Orchestra as part of his preparation.

Question 6

What preparation did the animators do to capture authentic kung fu action?

Accepted Answer

The animators took a six-hour kung fu class to understand the movie's action sequences.

Question 7

How did Dustin Hoffman's contract and coaching influence the production?

Accepted Answer

His contract allowed additional voice recording if unsatisfied, and he tutored Jack Black for a key argument scene.

Question 8

What real martial arts styles inspired the characters' fighting techniques?

Accepted Answer

The Furious Five's styles are based on actual animal-inspired kung fu, while Po's mimics bear-style kung fu.

Question 9

Why did the film shift from being a spoof to a more serious take on kung fu?

Accepted Answer

Director John Stevenson wanted a blend of comedy and action to make it epic, not just mock martial arts films.

Question 10

How did composer Hans Zimmer prepare for scoring the movie?

Accepted Answer

He visited China to absorb the culture and work with the China National Symphony Orchestra.

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