The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2

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DreamWorks Animation and Insight Editions present The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2; the art and animation book that takes readers behind-the-scenes of martial arts mega-sequel. Featuring hundreds of pieces of new art stories on the development and a unique look at the entire full Kung Fu Panda world. DreamWorks Animation and Insight Editions presents The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2; the book that takes readers behind-the-scenes of the animated martial arts mega-sequel. As the recently anointed Dragon Warrior Po the Panda (Jack Black) is living his dream as the champion of the Valley of Peace. But Pos serenity is disrupted when the malevolent Lord Shen (Gary Oldman) an epically evil warlord threatens to destroy all of China by creating an unstoppable weapon that promises to supplant kung fu. With every conquest Shens ambition cruelty and lust for power grow forcing Po and The Furious Five to confront their most powerful enemy ever or else witness the destruction of their homeland and the tradition of kung fu. Included in this tome of production artwork are designs for Baby Po Pos parents the sharp-taloned peacock Shen the warlords fearsome wolf mercenaries as well as Pos new alliesMaster Croc (Jean-Claude Van Dam) Master Skunkman (James Woods) and Master Thundering Rhino (Victor Garber). Also included are the epic environments Po Tigress Crane Mantis Viper and Monkey must venture through on their epic quest to confront the evil Lord Shen and save kung fu. With new friends Pos strength has never been greater. But how can he stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? Po must look deep into his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.