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Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) is an American animated short produced by DreamWorks. The film follows Po the Dragon Warrior as he shares the stories of his comrades in arms, the Furious Five, through a mix of computer and 2D animation. At Master Shifu’s request, Po attempts to teach a group of energetic bunny children about Kung Fu beyond just combat, emphasizing its true purpose of personal growth and achievement. Through their individual backstories and key philosophical principles, Po shows how each member of the Furious Five became a skilled Kung Fu master. Mantis. In his youth, Mantis ...

The animated martial arts comedy film, Kung Fu Panda (2008), was created by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. In Ancient China’s Valley of Peace, Po Ping, a giant panda, helps his father at their noodle restaurant. His ultimate dream is to fight alongside the Furious Five – Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, and Mantis – who reside at the Jade Palace and are trained by Master Shifu, a grumpy red panda. One day, Master Oogway (the wise tortoise who founded kung fu) predicts that Tai Lung (Shifu’s former protégé who is now imprisoned) will escape and attack the Valley in search of the Dragon Scroll – an artifact that ...

The movie The Great Buck Howard (2008) is directed by Sean McGinly. Troy Gable, despite his father’s disapproval, leaves law school to chase his dream of becoming a writer in Los Angeles. He lands a job as a road manager for fading mentalist, ‘The Great’ Buck Howard. Troy accompanies Buck on tours to smaller cities like Bakersfield and Akron, where he grows fond of the mentalist’s signature trick – finding a hidden fee from an audience member every night without fail (reportedly done 6,000 times with only nine failures by Kreskin). A reluctant publicist named Valerie Brennan is sent to join ...

Swing Vote (2008) is an American comedy-drama film directed by Joshua Michael Stern, depicting a fictional U.S. presidential election. In this alternate version of the year 2008, the entire contest rests on the vote of one man – Ernest ‘Bud’ Johnson from Texico, New Mexico. Bud is a simple, unemployed man with no interest in politics until his twelve-year-old daughter Molly inspires him to take a more serious approach to life. Despite her efforts, Bud remains apathetic towards voting and Molly takes matters into her own hands on election day by attempting to cast a ballot for her father at their local ...

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018) is a comedic American talk show where celebrity guests are interviewed by the host himself. Each episode runs for a few minutes and involves playful exchanges of teasing remarks between the interviewer and guests. The title of the show reflects its unique set-up, with Galifianakis situated between two potted ferns while conducting his interviews. The intentionally unpolished set design adds to the charm, mimicking the style of public-access television shows. To further enhance the humor, on-screen graphics often contain deliberate mistakes, like in a 2014 episode ...

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008) is the continuation of the acclaimed Robot Chicken Star Wars episode from Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block. Similar to its predecessor, it was also recognized with an Annie Award and has since been released on DVD separately from any season box sets. The DVD includes both the original broadcast version and an extended version with 15 minutes of extra footage not shown on TV. This outstanding animated program was even nominated for a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award. Amidst the Ewoks’ jubilation over the destruction of the second Death Star, Boba Fett suddenly emerges from ...

South Park: Imaginationland (2008) marks the tenth episode of South Park’s eleventh season and the 163rd overall episode. This installment follows Cartman as he leads his friends through a forest, searching for a leprechaun. Kyle, who is doubtful of their success, makes a risky bet with Cartman. If the elusive creature is found, Kyle will have to fulfill an unusual request from Cartman. But if they fail to locate the leprechaun, Cartman will owe Kyle money. Surprisingly, they do come across the little green creature and promptly give chase until they finally capture it in a trap. The leprechaun reveals that he was sent to warn them about an impending ...

An American direct-to-video adult animated film, Futurama: Bender’s Game (2008), is the third installment in the show’s fifth season. Against Professor Farnsworth’s wishes, Leela takes control of the Planet Express Ship to compete in a demolition derby after being provoked by rednecks. Meanwhile, Bender comes across Cubert and Dwight playing Dungeons & Dragons, but being a robot, he lacks the ability to join in on their imaginative game. However, he manages to imagine himself as ‘Titanius Anglesmith’, a medieval knight from Cornwood, and becomes fully immersed in the fantasy world. His actions lead him to being admitted into the Hal ...

An American animated film called Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008) was released direct-to-video. Based on the popular animated series of the same name, it is the second installment of four straight-to-DVD films that make up season five. A month after a tear in the universe causes chaos, life goes on for the characters. Amy and Kif tie the knot, while Fry begins dating Colleen. However, their relationship doesn’t last long when Fry discovers she has other boyfriends. At a conference, Professor Farnsworth suggests an expedition to investigate the anomaly. During this expedition, Bender’s touch triggers a shock wave that sends him and the ship ...

Step Brothers (2008) is an American comedy film, directed by Adam McKay and produced by Jimmy Miller and Judd Apatow. The screenplay was co-written by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The movie follows the story of Brennan Huff, a 39-year-old living with his divorced mother Nancy, and Dale Doback, a 40-year-old residing with his widowed father Robert. When Nancy and Robert get married, the two step brothers are forced to live ...

The American comedy film, Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), was written, directed and edited by Kevin Smith. The two protagonists, Zack Brown and Miriam ‘Miri’ Linky, have been best friends since the first grade and live together in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Despite their jobs at the local mall and coffee shop, they struggle to pay their utility bills, leading to their water being shut off the night before Thanksgiving. At their high school reunion, Miri tries to seduce her former classmate Bobby Long while Zack chats with Brandon St. Randy, a porn star who happens to be Bobby’s boyfriend. When they ...

Burn After Reading (2008) is a black comedy film created by the Coen brothers. When Osbourne Cox gets demoted for drinking, he quits his job as a CIA analyst and decides to write a memoir. His wife Katie secretly files for divorce and resumes her affair with U.S. Marshal Harry Pfarrer, who is prone to paranoia. Katie gives her lawyer a copy of Osbourne’s digital records and other personal files, which include an early draft of his memoir. The lawyer’s assistant copies the files onto a CD-R and accidentally leaves it at Hardbodies gym. Personal trainer Chad Feldheimer and coworker Linda Litzke come across the ...

Tropic Thunder (2008), a satirical action comedy film directed and co-written by Ben Stiller, tells the story of a film adaptation of Hook-handed Vietnam veteran Staff Sergeant John ‘Four Leaf’ Tayback’s memoir. The cast includes has-been action hero Tugg Speedman, five-time Academy Award-winning Australian method actor Kirk Lazarus, closeted homosexual rapper Alpa Chino, and drug-addicted comedian Jeff Portnoy. Despite newcomer supporting actor Kevin Sandusky’s reliability, the rest of the actors cause chaos for inexperienced director Damien Cockburn. With the project falling behind schedule and ...

Next Floor (2008) is an award-winning Canadian dark comedy short film directed by critically acclaimed Denis Villeneuve. The largely wordless film follows a group of eleven individuals as they endlessly indulge in raw meats at a banquet. A motley crew of overindulged and ravenous diners sit around an extravagant dining table, surrounded by opulent decorations. Despite being coated in dust, the guests continue to voraciously consume the never-ending supply of exotic dishes brought out by tireless waiters. As their gluttony reaches new heights, one must wonder: is there any limit to their insatiable appetites?

Directed by Peyton Reed, Yes Man (2008) is an American romantic comedy film about Carl Allen, a bank loan officer. Since his divorce from Stephanie, Carl has become introverted and has a negative outlook on life. He often ignores his friends Peter and Rooney, even missing their engagement party. In a dream, he envisions his own death and realizes that Peter and Rooney wouldn’t be affected by it. Upon the suggestion of Nick, an old colleague who had previously broken a bank window with a rock, Carl attends a motivational seminar where he learns to say ‘yes’ to every opportunity. There, he meets ...

Pineapple Express (2008) is a buddy stoner action comedy directed by David Gordon Green and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. The story takes place in Clark County, the same fictional county from the film Superbad. We meet Dale Denton, a process server and marijuana lover, as he visits his dealer Saul Silver. After trying the rare ‘Pineapple Express’ strain together, Dale heads back to work. However, things take a dramatic turn when he witnesses Ted Jones and officer Carol Brazier kill a Korean gangster. ...

What Happens in Vegas (2008) is a romantic comedy directed by Tom Vaughan and written by Dana Fox. In New York City, high-strung Joy Ellis McNally, a commodities trader, is unexpectedly dumped by her fiancé at the birthday party she threw for him. Meanwhile, easy-going Jack Fuller Jr., a carpenter, is fired by his father. Feeling lost and upset, Joy and Jack separately travel to Las Vegas with their friends – Joy with bartender Toni ‘Tipper’ and Jack with lawyer Jeff ‘Hater’. By chance, they end up sharing the same hotel room due to a ...

My Best Friend’s Girl (2008) is a comedic flick directed by Howard Deutch. Sherman ‘Tank’ Turner has a unique side job as a ladies’ man and professional help-line operator. His specialty? Assisting men in rekindling their relationships by taking their significant others on disastrous dates. Tank’s tactics involve acting like a rude and uncouth Neanderthal, causing the women to realize that their exes may not be so bad after all and return to them. Tank lives with his step cousin Dustin, who happens to have developed feelings for a co-worker named Alexis. Despite confessing his love during a ...

Mater’s Tall Tales (2008–2012) all adhere to a common structure: Every episode begins with McQueen and Mater encountering something which prompts Mater to recount a ‘tall tale’ about his past exploits. The narrative then shifts to a flashback of Mater’s story. Around the middle of the episode, the focus returns to Mater and McQueen, where McQueen often challenges the veracity of Mater’s account or asks for further details. This leads Mater to insist that McQueen was also involved in the events. 1. Rescue Squad Mater. As a fire truck, Mater is called into action to rescue Lightning ...

Get Smart (2008) is an American spy action comedy film directed by Peter Segal, with a screenplay by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember. It was produced by Leonard B. Stern, who also produced the original television series. The story follows Maxwell ‘Max’ Smart, an analyst for CONTROL – a top secret American intelligence agency. Despite his desire to become a field agent, Max is kept behind a desk due to his Chief’s appreciation for his analytical skills. ...