My Life is a Journey Not a Destination: Lifestyle Blog
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss/Healthy Living
  • Contact me
  • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • About me
    • Colombia
  • Network and other affiliations

The ‘Weight’ is over for Kung Fu Panda 3! #KungFuPanda

1/13/2016

1 Comment

 

KUNG FU PANDA 3 In theaters January 29, 2016

Picture
By Mary Lansing

I don't know about you, but I LOVE any opportunity to see a great family fun film, and when they have sequels? I am first in line. So, when I headed out to see a sneak peek of 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks' newest animated movie, Kung Fu Panda 3, on the DreamWorks lot, let’s just say I was like a kid in the candy store.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Press Day

Having never been on the DreamWorks campus in Burbank, I didn't know what to expect but they're not kidding when they call it their 'campus'; it definitely has that chill, college vibe as you stroll by DreamWorks employees working on the next great film or sipping on their coffee at Starbucks.
​

As far as Kung Fu Panda 3 goes, let me just say, the half hour preview I was treated to see was nothing short of adorable, and while some films get a bit tiresome by a 3rd installment, Kung Fu Panda 3 is such a great addition to the series.

With all our favorite characters and voices back, we at last meet Po's biological father, who takes him on father/son journey to a secret land that, alas, has all his panda relatives. Happiest reunion ever, right? Not exactly. Po has not exactly been raised around his own kind, and ends up feeling like a bit of an outcast and must go on a path of self discovery and get back to the roots he didn't even know he had.
​

We're soon introduced to one of the cutest, zany new characters in Kung Fu Panda: Mei Mei, voiced by Kate Hudson. Mei Mei is a VERY eager panda who knows what she wants and is not afraid to get it. Including Po, who is clueless to the fact that when Mei Mei and he were children, they were set up in arranged marriage! While its love at first sight for Mei Mei, it is not exactly for Po. New Dad, new wife? Get Po some comfort food, stat!
Picture
Following my preview, I was thrilled to have the chance to interview Mei Mei herself, Kate Hudson, who gave a lot of insight into her new animated venture;  "Anybody who’s an actor or performer, you know, that’s what we love. We love doing all of it, whatever it means," she explained as she sipped her Starbucks,  "You’re definitely pushing more. You don’t have to worry about how far you take something. Sometimes you take it further for the voice-over stuff. And then, you get to play with things, which is really fun."

As far as having 2 little boys (Ryder, age 11 and Bingham, age 4), how was it having Mom work on every kid's favorite action film?!  Apparently, Ryder is all about Jack Black (Po) and wasn't too interested when his Mom told him she was doing a Kung Fu Panda press day since, alas, Black would not be there.
​

With such a fantastic cast (Along with Hudson and Black, there's also Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman and the list goes on) and a poignant story about finding yourself, all while offering the heartfelt humor we've come to expect from Kung Fu Panda, part 3 promises to be a great movie everyone can enjoy this new year!

About the movie

In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible -- learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

Watch the trailer

Stay connected by using #KungFuPanda and visiting the Official Site and Like ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ on Facebook, Follow DreamWorks Animation on Twitter and Instagram


Picture
​Mary Lansing is the Editor of the popular LA lifestyle and travel blog, Along Comes Mary (www.alongcomesmaryblog.com).

​When she is not keeping busy with her Social Media Managing business, you can find her out exploring all Southern California has to offer, or off on a trip! Visit her on Twitter (@Maryfarquhar), Instagram (Alongcomesmary26) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/alongcomesmary26)"
1 Comment
Mary link
1/13/2016 05:09:41 pm

Thanks so much for letting me cover for you, Monica! It was such a great day!! :)

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Follow Us

    Follow us Instagram
    @monicazyoung
    Picture
    Picture
    Tripadvisor Influencer

    Categories

    All
    50 Things To Do Before Turning 50
    5k Or Races
    All
    Beauty
    Bento
    Cars
    Challenges
    Christmas
    Colombia
    Crafts
    Culture
    Disney
    Dog
    Dvd
    Education
    En Espanol
    Fall
    Food
    Gift Guides
    Giveaways
    Halloween
    Health
    Hipanicize
    Hollywood Bowl
    Ketogenic Diet
    Kids
    Knott's
    Legoland
    Lego Party
    Lent
    Los Angeles Zoo
    Mamavation
    Movies
    Music
    Muylatinas
    Muy Latinas Network
    Non Profit
    Non-profit
    Organic
    Organization
    Party Ideas
    Places
    Recetas
    Recipes
    Reviews
    Salud
    San Diego Zoo
    SeaWorld
    Six Flags
    Spanish
    Spring
    Summer Activities
    Theme Parks
    The Queen Mary
    Travel
    Tv
    Universal Studios
    Valentine's Day
    Ventura County
    Video Games
    Weight
    Where To Go
    Wordless Wednesday
    Wordless Wednesday

    Archives

    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    December 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011

    RSS Feed

    Visit monica's profile on Pinterest.
    The Network Niche
Copyright My life is a journey
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss/Healthy Living
  • Contact me
  • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • About me
    • Colombia
  • Network and other affiliations