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Lucy Liu Interview for Kung Fu Panda 3 (Giveaway)

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Save the date, Kung Fu Panda 3 is coming to theaters January 29th.  I was lucky enough to have a get a glimpse of some upcoming scenes and have a private sit down conversation with Lucy Liu.  Lucy reprises her role as the voice of Viper.  It was wonderful to hear about her reaction to the film as well as her experiences of being a first time mom while juggling her career.

Several other bloggers and myself were able to have a candid coversation with Lucy Liu regarding the movie as well as her personal life.  It was wonderful to hear that she is just like other new moms out there who need help too.  While balancing her day job of 16-18 work hours. Lucy mentions that she knew what she was getting into while working and starting a family.

I already had a very rigorous and intense schedule.  So I knew that when I took the job that I was considering having a family.  So, I was kind of like, okay, so the best thing to do is lay the groundwork and have a job that is in one place, which would be television, and something that is secure for the time being. 

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Kung Fu Panda has a wonderful story line as well and everyone will appreciate that family is such a huge part of the movie.   Not many child friendly movies talk about the dynamic of a family and that isn’t always regarding biological parents. There are adoptive parents and close family members who take care of children and teenagers.  Who is part of your community raising your children?   Lucy mentioned she was surprised the movie spoke about it but was grateful they did. This way no one will be leaving the theater feeling like a part was missing. This can bring up great discussions regarding who is part of your “family”.

And I love that the story, specifically for our movie in this particular one, is about family and what is your family.  What does that mean?  Is it your genetic family?  Is it the person that brought you up or the person who really looks like you?  It’s not about that.  It’s a shared effort.  It’s a shared community.

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For Actors there might be a time when some movies they make aren’t always “family friendly” but for Lucy the Kung Fu Panda series will lead to lot of laughter in the future when her son is old enough to watch.

And I love the idea that this is the legacy that you leave behind.  And it’s not about you being a part of it, because that’s going to be sort of just a blur.  It’s just going to be the entertainment value, the created laughter that they’re going to have, the enjoyment of sharing that.

Children recognize voices so quickly so it would be wonderful to see her son’s reaction to watching these movies while having an animated character speaking with his moms voice.

 

I am looking forward to see how the whole movie is put together and might have to have a refresher and watch the previous 2 movies too!

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KUNG FU PANDA 3 – In Theaters January 29, 2016

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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!

KUNG FU PANDA 3 – IN THEATERS JANURY 29

Directed By: Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni

Produced By: Melissa Cobb

Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth
Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Bryan Cranston,
J. K. Simmons, Kate Hudson

Cast: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Bryan Cranston, J. K. Simmons, Kate Hudson

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 To get ready to see Kung Fu Panda 3, we have a giveaway for one lucky reader.

One (1) winner receives:

  • $25 Visa gift card to see the film in theaters
  • Po Headband
  • Activity Set

 

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Prizing courtesy of 20th Century Fox & DreamWorks AnimationKFP3-PrizePack1

 
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Comments

  1. I would like to see it because me and my kids have seen the other 2 and want to see how this compares

  4. I love seeing these movies because I think the story is easy to watch and really well done. The colors, the setting of the story and characters make this very enjoyable for the family.

  17. I have waited for a long time for another Kung Fu movie. I love these. I even have the entire cartoon series on my DVR hard drive.

  19. I’d love to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because my kids would really love to see it. We’ve see the first two and are looking forward to seeing this one too.

  21. I would enjoy seeing this movie because famiy is such a big part of the movie.
    thank you

  27. I want to see this as the other were super cute movies and i know my daughter would love to come with me.

  30. My grandson enjoyed the first two Kung Fu Panda’s, so I’m sure he would love to go with me to see the newest one.

  31. I would love to see it because jack Black is one of my favorite actors and these movies are great!! Thank you for the chance.

  33. I would like to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because it looks like a fun movie. Thanks for the giveaway!

  34. We really enjoyed the first 2 so I’m sure we’ll have a great time watching this one as well

  39. Me and my six year old son love Kung Fu Panda! We’ve seen the first one and several of the cartoon episodes on tv!

  47. I would love to see it because it looks like a movie that my husband and I could enjoy with our 3 year old daughter.

  55. We would love to see this movie. We never saw the other 2 but we were at a birthday party and this was the theme. They even had the panda at the party. Since then my daughter has been all about it.

  56. I’d like to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because our family saw the first two movies and enjoyed them!

  61. I would like to see the third movie with the kids because we watched the first two and enjoyed them.

  75. I would love to take my two boys and go see Kung Fu Panda 3 because we all loved the first two movies. I think my favorite character is Mr. Ping, Po’s adoptive father. I love how passionate he is about noodles!

  77. Well it’s not me specifically; it’s Alysia who is 7 years old who is thrilled to see this movie.

  88. I would like to see this movie because I saw the first two and I enjoyed them both. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.

  89. I want to see this movie because I am actually just a kid at heart. I have seen the other two which just makes me want to see this one even more.

  90. I would like to see this movie as this is one that my youngest granddaughter wants to go see.

  93. My sons and I loved KFP 1 and 2 and would love to see if he meets a female panda, what happened to his parents, etc.

  96. Thank you for the giveaway. I’d like to see this because, I think it would be a wholesome movie to watch with my family.

  97. Pandas are my favorite animals and the Kung Fu Panda movies are my favorite DreamWorks Animation films. The story is great and the artwork and colors are amazing! I can’t wait to see Kung Fu Panda 3!

  101. My kids loved the first movie. I’d love to see this new one … and I also want to look up the second one that I missed somehow.

  107. Oh we loved the first ones, and are so excited for this one! Would be a great family movie night out…one that we can all enjoy together!

  110. We want to see it because we are huge fans of the 1st two movies. Can’t wait to see 3

  125. I can’t wait to see it because my 4 & 6 year old love the first 2 movies. They’ve really been looking forward to seeing Kung Fu Panda 3 in theaters!

  126. We really liked the first two movies so the third will also probably be a great time at the movies.

  131. I would like to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because my kids and I enjoyed the others, they are funny!

  136. My boys loved the first movie and they thought Po was funny. I know they are looking forward to seeing this one as well.

  144. I would love to see this movie because it is a movie I feel safe taking my entire family to see.

  147. My 2.5 year old recently had her first movie theater experience, and she loved it! I would love to be able to take her again. She would love the Kung Fu Panda!

  152. I want to see how Po interacts with his biological family and if his adoptive father is supportive or jealous of their relationship.

  154. We loved the first Kung Fu Panda but haven’t had a chance to see the second one (on our movie list for this weekend). Can’t wait to see #3!

  155. I would LOVE to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because it is going to be so funny. I also LOVE all the actors who are portraying all the characters in this movie. It is so colorful, and I know I’ll be laughing so hard. Plus, I have g/grandchildren who could go with me. They’ll simply love me for taking them, but I’ll be the one benefitting the most. Thank you!

  156. I’d like to see this movie because it looks really entertaining and the characters are adorable. It would be nice to watch a family movie with my grandsons!

  159. My daughter loves the first two movies, so we’ll definitely be seeing the third! They’re adorable.

  166. Because we absolutely loved 1 and 2, and I can’t wait to see my little girl watch this one.

  169. I would love to see it because it would be a great family movie to take my daughter and a friend to see.

  173. i would love to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because we seen the others and they were great. i bet this one is just as good !

  178. I would love to see kung fu Panda because I want to see po find his panda family. I want to see if there are more kung fu pandas like po.

  181. I would like to see Kung Fu Panda 3 because we have already seen the other 2 and we already have plans to see it on opening weekend. Thank you

  187. We’ve seen the first two and liked them so I’m sure the third one would be fun to see as well.

  190. I would like to see this movie because its the perfect family fun for me and my three kids.

  192. I would love to see this movie with my daughter, because it is about being powerful and strong and the characters are not only limited to males, but also include the presence of strong female super characters.

  197. I would like to see Panda 3 because it is a cute series of Panda Movies, cute, funny, and enjoyable.

  198. We would love to take our daughter to see the latest Kung Fu Panda movie…they loved the first two installments on dvd !!!

  199. This is such a fun series, my children are older now but they are still as excited to see the new film.

  201. I would love to see this because the first two were amazing, and it is a movie my daughter and I can enjoy together!

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