Madagascar 2 – Escape 2 Africa – (Sneak Peek)

In the summer of 2005, Madagascar scored big with both domestic and international audiences, racking up more than half-a-billion dollars at the worldwide box office, making it the top family comedy of the year. Once the fancy-footed lion, quick talking zebra, anxiety-ridden giraffe and smart n saucy hippo were released into theaters around the globe, these four New York friends—better known as Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria—became the most popular quartet of the season. So now, the November 2008 reappearance of the zoosters is considered to be one of the most highly-anticipated returns of the season. Armed with some of the most well-regarded African-American performers in the business—comic giant Chris Rock; the versatile and gorgeous Jada Pinkett Smith (along with her spunky daughter, Willow); multifaceted Cedric The Entertainer; the hugely talented and sorely missed Bernie Mac; and the couldnt-be-hotter recording artist will.i.am—Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is loaded and ready to hit theaters this fall. For director Eric Darnell, working with such a star-studded and talented cast was reason enough for making the film. He explains, We just give these guys a chance to do what they do best—to just become these characters and let stuff come out. We just get incredible, hilarious—and sometimes touching—stuff. You know, its the best seat in town. Theres no place youd rather be than on the other side of the glass during a recording session. Its better than any theater or …
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