"Still Photos from 'Panda Total Mobilization'
350 million yuan investment makes it the most expensive in history; 3D becomes a must-have technique
In addition to publicly unveiling the cartoon image of 'Panda Total Mobilization' for the first time, the production team also utilized this opportunity of attending the Tokyo Anime Fair to complete pre-sale signing with several countries and regions. It is reported that from last year until now, 'Panda Total Mobilization' has completed copyright pre-sales with over 70 countries and regions around the world, and is expected to be globally released simultaneously during the winter break of 2011. Since 'Kung Fu Panda 2' will also be launched globally next year, producer Chen Xiaoxiang is quite looking forward to the showdown between these two pandas. He expressed that 'Kung Fu Panda' was not only a success of Hollywood animation, but also proved the charm of giant pandas. Believing that with the release of 'Panda Total Mobilization', another wave of panda fever would sweep across the globe, we are very much looking forward to seeing our little Pandi from China go head-to-head with Po from Hollywood.
Still photos from 'Panda Total Mobilization'
Panda Pandi gains popularity in Tokyo, more Chinese than Po
Previously always highly anticipated, the animated film 'Panda Total Mobilization' made its debut at the Tokyo International Anime Exhibition, drawing high attention within the industry. The cartoon images revealed this time include the main character, Panda Pandi, his good friend Leopard Furyong, Little Panda Kongfu Zi, and Pandi's lover comrade, Miss Panda Penny. The film is directed by Greg Waring, who has previously worked on 'The Lion King' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. Although the entire film is produced according to Disney animation standards, the director intentionally designed the appearances of the characters in the film to look more Eastern. Many overseas exhibitors frankly admitted that Pandi looks more Chinese than Po from 'Kung Fu Panda'. Producer Chen Xiaoxiang revealed that 'Panda Total Mobilization' tells the story of how Panda Pandi leads everyone to rebuild their home with courage and wisdom. First of all, it is filmed for children and their parents to watch, and at the same time, hopes that young people will like it too.
2011 Release, Unafraid to Compete with 'Kung Fu Panda'
China Movie News reports: Following 'Kung Fu Panda', another wave of panda fever is coming! The 9th Tokyo International Anime Expo recently opened at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center. With an investment of 350 million RMB, the Sino-German co-production 3D animated film 'Panda Total Mobilization' officially unveiled its main cartoon characters yesterday, revealing them for the first time and becoming the focus of the entire anime exhibition. Producer Chen Xiaoxiang disclosed that this most expensive panda in history has already sold its copyright in over 70 countries and regions around the world, and is expected to be globally released simultaneously during the winter break of 2011. At that time, it also wants to compete with 'Kung Fu Panda', to see which one is more appealing - our Chinese panda or Hollywood's panda!"