DreamWorks Animation brings legendary Dragon Warrior Po back to the big screen for his next epic adventure as he fulfills his destiny and finds a successor to inherit his title. The Art of Kung Fu Panda 4 takes readers behind the scenes of the studio's latest installment, presenting hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this story to life.
Featuring a foreword by James Hong, this insider's guide offers insights into the creative process and celebrates everyone's favorite kung fu master.
This beautiful coffee table book is a gift to animation fans.
About the AuthorTracey Miller-Zarneke has long been fascinated with the world of animation, way beyond her credited roles on
Meet the Robinsons,
Chicken Little, and
The Emperor's New Groove. She has authored fourteen books on the art of animation across five studios, including the quartet of DreamWorks'
Kung Fu Panda films. Tracey has also written animation textbooks, a history book, and most recently, the Disney 100 Edition of
The Disney Book.
James Hong is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood history, having amassed nearly 700 credits. From the iconic films
Blade Runner and
Chinatown, to the multiple Academy Award-winning
Everything Everywhere All At Once, Hong has left an indelible mark on cinema. The versatile actor is beloved for his voice work in animated features that include the
Kung Fu Panda franchise and
Mulan, as well as his on-screen work in classic television shows such as
Seinfeld and
The West Wing, to name a few. In addition to his many roles, he is one of the co-founders of the Los Angeles-based East West Players, a historic theater organization that nurtures the talents of new generations of Asian American actors.