Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa News

New 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Trailer Lets Out Real Jungle Experiences

October 03, 2008 02:10:20

"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" has just got its second full-length trailer. The new footage resolves around the meeting between the far-from-home characters with the wild species of their own kind for the first time. Pointing out that Africa is basically the wildest place on Earth, the new trailer gives examples on the harsh reality the zoo-raised characters are facing there though a slew of never before seen compilation of clips.

Hatching a new plan to get away from Madagascar and return to their beloved home, New York City, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria board an repaired old crashed plane. What they do not expect is to suddenly crash-land in the vast plains of Africa where they meet their long-lost relatives for the first time in their life. Though enjoying the experience, they soon discover that the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa are two completely different places from their Central Park home.

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Expect One More 'Madagascar' Movie

August 14, 2008 04:08:40

DreamWorks Animation have planned on developing yet another "Madagascar" film. On Wednesday, August 13, DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed the studio's plan on a sequel to "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa".

Unearthing the intention during a preview of "Escape 2 Africa", the studio executive expressed his hope on seeing the zoo animals group back to New York. "Escape 2 Africa is the second chapter in one story," he explained. "There is at least one more chapter. We ultimately want to see the characters make it back to New York."

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'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Brings Forth Dancing Character Posters

August 05, 2008 02:08:26

In the second teaser of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa", fans and viewers can see that the lost-in-the-jungle friends are celebrating their departure to New York by dancing to the groove of "I Like to Move It" track. Giving more of their dancing styles, DreamWorks have released five animated posters of each character.

The first four posters which are posted below display the four main characters, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria, in respective order. Meanwhile, the last one exposes King Julien the Lemur with pom-pons in hands shaking his body.

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Second Teaser of 'Madagascar 2' Confirms Title

June 07, 2008 09:06:19

Back in March, a teaser trailer of "Madagascar" sequel has leaked out. At the time, the follow-up movie was promoted as "Madagascar: The Crate Escape" contradicting report suggesting that the animation tidbit underwent title change and bringing up question whether the title will be altered or not. But, with the release of the second teaser by DreamWorks Pictures, it is clear that the sequel will be called "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa".

If the first teaser was attached to the DVD release of "Bee Movie" and accompanied with introduction from its voice star Ben Stiller, this one clearly made to introduce the movie itself. It focuses on the four main characters, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they board the old plane with The Penguins to go back to New York. Though the compilation of clips contains similar footages with the first teaser, it is presented in a more orderly fashion and thus, gives out idea about the movie.

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'Madagascar' Sequel Escaping to IMAX Theaters

May 13, 2008 11:05:48

Bringing movies with better resolution apparently becomes a new trend in Hollywood's filming industry as more and more films are either scheduled or have been released in IMAX theaters. On Monday, May 12, IMAX Corporation and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced their teaming up to screen "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the special theaters.

With the signing of the deal, "Escape 2 Africa" will now have simultaneous release in conventional and IMAX theaters on November 7. However, before it hits the big screen, it will have to undergo digital re-mastering to fulfill the image and sound's standard of IMAX theaters and give the audience a full IMAX experience. "DreamWorks Animation remains committed to delivering a premium entertainment experience to our audience and further extending our relationship with IMAX helps us to achieve that goal," so claimed DreamWorks Animation's CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg.

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Teaser Trailer of 'Madagascar' Sequel Previewed?

March 14, 2008 11:03:44

Though said to be having a title change, the DreamWorks' animated sequel to 2005's "Madagascar", "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", reportedly still managed to let out a teaser trailer. According to DreamWorksFanSite.com, the unofficial teaser has been attached to the DVD release of another DreamWorks' movie "Bee Movie".

The over two minutes teaser, which can be seen below, begins with a shot overlooking a rain forest, while Ben Stiller can be heard repeatedly saying "Hello, there!" to get the camera attention. When he finally gets in front the camera, he starts introducing the sequel and clips of the new animated pics showcased starting with the attempt of the characters to get back to New York by using wrecked plane.

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'Madagascar' Sequel to Get Renamed?

March 11, 2008 12:03:52

The sequel to DreamWorks' animated film "Madagascar", "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", may undergo title change as Trademork.com reported. An article from the site suggested that the title will be altered into "Madagascar Escape 2 Africa" citing that DreamWorks has filed trademark protection for the so-called new title.

The site claimed that the studio have filed for the possibly new title trademark cornering the release of the film in theaters and in television. The article read, "On March 3, 2008, Dreamworks Animation filed to protect the trademark Madagascar Escape 2 Africa in relation to 'animated motion picture films for theatrical release and for distribution via television' as well as a variety of goods and services related to Dreamworks' Madagascar franchise."

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First Look at Madagascar: The Crate Escape

November 23, 2007 01:11:38

Meet again the four buddies from Central Park Zoo, folks. An initial movie still from the upcoming CGI animated "Madagascar: The Crate Escape" has made its way to pop up online, allowing us to take a look at the pack for the first time after their appearance in 2005's "Madagascar."

As seen on the above left, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo are shown together in the middle of Africa. The four memorable penguins are also featured in, standing on Melman's bending neck.

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Ben Stiller Reveals "Madagascar 2" Plot

November 14, 2006 01:11:56

Returning to voice Alex the lion in Madagascar 2 titled "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", DreamWorks' highly anticipated sequel of the hit franchise, Ben Stiller not only has confirmed that the project is on the verge to start the voice recording, but also has eagerly unveiled the project's plot for public to know.

"I think all the animals head back to New York on that plane that you know was up in the trees and then they crash in Africa and Alex gets reacquainted with his real family and it goes from there," he revealed.

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Madagascar 2

September 15, 2005 11:09:17

DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg revealed Wednesday they will, in 2008, produce a sequel to the computer-animated comedy "Madagascar." Considering the film first version success, its upcoming sequel will again reunite Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith, who voiced characters Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra and Gloria the Hippo in the original film.

In addition, Katzenberg also confirmed a direct-to-video release starring "Madagascar"'s scene-stealing penguins in 2009 and a short film starring the marine birds that will play next month before Aardman Animation's "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit."

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