Is a 2008 sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar, about the continuing adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo. It is directed by Eric Darnell and written by Etan Cohen.It stars the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, and Andy Richter. Also providing voices are Bernie Mac, Alec Baldwin, Sherri Shepherd and will.i.am. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures, and was released on November 7, 2008.
The film starts as a prequel, showing a small part of Alex's early life, including his capture by hunters. It soon moves to shortly after the point where the original left off, with the animals deciding to return to New York. They board an airplane in Madagascar, but crash-land in Africa, where each of the central characters meets others of the same species; Alex is reunited with his parents. Problems arise, and their resolution occupies much of the remainder of the film.
The previous title was "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", which was featured on a teaser trailer with Ben Stiller.
This, along with Soul Men (which was released on the same day as this movie, November 7, 2008) and Old Dogs (which was released a year after this movie was released, November 25, 2009), was Bernie Mac's last film performance. Therefore, the movie made a special dedication to the comedian stating: For our friend Bernie Mac, thanks for all the laughter.
There were many cultural references in this film, one being Sandy Koufax on the cover of a Life magazine.
» Directed by: Eric Darnell Tom McGrath
» Produced by: Mireille Soria Mark Swift
» Written by: Etan Cohen Tom McGrath Eric Darnell
» Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Andy Richter, Bernie Mac, Sherri Shepherd, Alec Baldwin, will.i.am
» Music by: Hans Zimmer will.i.am
» Editing by: Mark A. Hester
» Studio: DreamWorks Animation SKG
» Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
» Release date(s): November 7, 2008
» Running time: 89 minutes
» Country: United States
» Language: English
» Budget: $150 million
» Gross revenue: $602,308,178
» Preceded by: Madagascar
» Followed by: Madagascar 3
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