Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda Po and Real Panda Baby Po
Kung Fu Panda 2 (rated PG) hits theaters on Friday, May 26, and this year, the main character, Po, was honored by having a real live baby panda named after him! Andrew Liang, Scholastic News Kids Press Reporter went to Zoo Atlanta for the naming ceremony and actually got to speak with Jack Black who plays Po in the movie. Check out the video of Jack Black and the real baby panda!
Jack: Well, the newborn panda is cuter than the full-grown Po in
the movie just because he's a little baby cub. Baby cubs are always cuter than the full-grown thing. But I like the- the full-grown Po in the movie is pretty darn cute as well if I don't say so myself. They modeled many of his good looks after a certain actor. . . or so I've been told.
Q: Why is it important to protect pandas?
Jack: It's important to keep track of all the wildlife, all the endangered species in our world, because our world depends on a delicate ecosystem and it keeps all the species in a balance. Once you lose a species they're gone forever, so we've got to be extra vigilant in taking care of the panda population along with all the creatures in this world.
Which Po do YOU think is cuter, Kung Fu Panda Po, or real panda baby Po? Leave us a Comment!
— Interview by Andrew Liang, Scholastic News Kids Press Reporter
Photos courtesy DreamWorks Animation
newborn po of course
Comment #26 | Posted by: brainymouse1 on May 29, 2011 at 03:14 PM
If I have 2 answer.......The baby is cuter,because babies are gentler(sometimes)(trust me,I have had 3 sisters of experience!
Comment #27 | Posted by: Angel on May 29, 2011 at 05:19 PM
the real po duh!
Comment #28 | Posted by: goga on May 29, 2011 at 06:14 PM
I'm new at this i dont really understand all of this stuff but i mean it seems cool. i hope its fun!!! But im not really sure about what this blog thing is
Comment #29 | Posted by: Bearsoccer3 on May 29, 2011 at 07:55 PM
I haven't seen the movie yet and I want 2 see it with my BFF on Memorial's day since there is nothing else 2 do!!!!:]
Comment #30 | Posted by: bullshrewd1 on May 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Also I think that Jack Black is an awsome acter
Comment #31 | Posted by: bullshrewd1 on May 29, 2011 at 11:03 PM
is your nick name really po ??
Comment #32 | Posted by: i on May 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Watching today on memorial day
Comment #33 | Posted by: R on May 30, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Love Po, but the newborn is cuter.
Comment #34 | Posted by: purplemainia on May 30, 2011 at 02:45 PM
BEST MOVIE EVER 2 FUNNY JACK BLAKE
Comment #35 | Posted by: l1234 on May 30, 2011 at 08:51 PM
baby po of course!!!!!babies r sooo cute no matter what kind of baby it is.everyone knows babies r cuter than alot of things!!!!why wouldnt someone think babies r cute???
Comment #36 | Posted by: kk818 on May 30, 2011 at 09:24 PM
woah !
kung fu panda 2 !!!
yeah...Po is cute
Comment #37 | Posted by: cheerful on May 31, 2011 at 02:29 AM
can you be my friend
Comment #38 | Posted by: jose on May 31, 2011 at 05:13 PM
i cant wait to see kung fou panada on DVD
Comment #39 | Posted by: artemisbagel1 on May 31, 2011 at 07:54 PM
awesome :)
Comment #40 | Posted by: brandyghostmind on May 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM
i think grown po is cuter
Comment #41 | Posted by: hissingcat on June 01, 2011 at 08:48 AM
Po is better by far.haveu seen the movie real funny this time a peacock and u see Po's dad
Comment #42 | Posted by: featherscolonel1 on June 01, 2011 at 09:52 AM
when does that movie even come out i know its june somthing
Comment #43 | Posted by: veronica on June 01, 2011 at 02:41 PM
The baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #44 | Posted by: Poseidonboggart2 on June 01, 2011 at 07:15 PM
This movie is soo awesome!!!!!
Comment #45 | Posted by: prettygurl101 on June 02, 2011 at 12:44 PM
OMG THAT MOVIE IS SO AWESOME AND I HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN IT YET!!!!!
Comment #46 | Posted by: Tarika on June 02, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I like both, but baby pandas are a lot cuter. They've got such CUTE little paws!
Comment #47 | Posted by: Cool_Cookie_Chic on June 03, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Omigosh! My little bro loves Kung Fu Panda and we went when Jack Black was there to name the baby! He is adorable!
Comment #48 | Posted by: Elisa on June 03, 2011 at 12:06 PM
hey omg the baby panda is soo cuter than the oter 1 LOL
Comment #49 | Posted by: katie on June 03, 2011 at 04:49 PM
i love the full grown one but, the new born was cuter
Comment #50 | Posted by: grapesnegotiator2 on June 05, 2011 at 09:31 AM