Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie and Lucy Liu

Director: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

It's hard not to like Kung Fu Panda even though there have been many smarter animation films recently. It tells the story of an overweight panda Po (voiced by Jack Black) who works for his father in a noodle shop, but secretly yearns to be a kung fu fighter.

Which is why he climbs up thousands of steps to the ancient temple where the Dragon Warrior will be chosen to face off against the dreaded villain Tai Lung who is believed to be planning his escape from an Alcatraz-like prison.

Dustin Hoffman lends his voice to Kung fu guru Master Shifu who lines up five of his best students before the temple master for his selection. Shifu's "Furious Five" comprise Monkey, Tigress, Mantis, Viper and Crane, all highly skilled fighters who could crack open your skull with one deadly move. Yet, as luck would have it, the temple master picks none of them, but roly-poly Po instead to be the Dragon Warrior.

Naturally what ensues are a series of laugh-out-loud moments as this hopeless panda with a total lack of skill is trained in the art of kung fu.

The film is an easy watch, enjoyable even, despite its formulaic 'against-all-odds' theme.

The real fun in Kung Fu Panda comes from the action scenes which are packed with energy and full of crazy little moments that'll have you in splits throughout. The all-star-cast voice talent also includes Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie and Lucy Liu, but it's Dustin Hoffman doing his best gruff vocals as Master Shifu who is the finest talent on board.

It's also impossible not to lose your heart to Po, the klutzy, couch-potato panda who gets his attitude from Jack Black's amazing voice intonations. Kung Fu Panda is a visually stunning film whose animation is part-computer generated part-hand drawn, it's the kind of photorealistic 3-D animation that makes characters and locations come alive because they're so intricately detailed and fantastically executed.

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Fans of Angelina Jolie can now wear the clothes she wore in the Wanted. Rush to bid in the auction that starts off today to get that jacket Fox wears in the upcoming movie.

Go to CharityFolks.com to buy the hot jacket which is made of black leather with a diagonal front zipper and tassles on the zipper pulls.

Though the value is $1000, the bid expected to max out at $3000

Moreover, you better be teensy-weensy to fit into the jacket. The size is extra small. Actually, I must mention I am 5’6” and weight 110 pounds which is Angelina’s size.

The proceeds will benefit Plan!tNow, organization found by Morgan Freeman who co-stars with Jolie in the flick. They help families prepare for natural disasters before they occur.

The movie is loosely based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Millar, is directed by Timur Bekmambetov. Wanted stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Konstantin Khabensky, and Angelina Jolie.

Pregnant actress Angelina Jolie is apparently keen on starring in Sin City 2 after she gives birth to her twins.

Jolie is thinking of acting in Sin City 2 because she is interested in what director Frank Miller will come up with next. And she wants to do more action movies after having starred in the Lara Croft movies.

Jolie loved the 2004 release of the comic book and Miller is keen to have her be a part of the movie as well. He already has a character in mind for her to play.

The actress said: "I found the first Sin City impressive, but I don't know what they're going to do with the next one to make (it) as original as the first one. I'd be curious. I think he's (Miller) a genius."

The first Sin City was released in 2005 and starred Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis and Elijah Wood.

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Cast member Angelina Jolie attends a news conference for the film "The Exchange" by U.S. director Clint Eastwood at the 61st Cannes Film Festival May 20, 2008. [Agencies]

Angelina Jolie is being lined up to star in the new Muppets movie. The 33-year-old actress - who is set to give birth to twins later this month - has reportedly been approached to feature in the film because she is such a huge fan of the Jim Henson creations.

A source said: "The idea is to re-launch the Muppets with a big name and a big movie. Angelina is a big Muppets fan and being so passionate about kids there's a very real chance that she'll take this project on. "Even Brad might want to have Miss Piggy as a love interest!" Angelina has previously revealed she thinks she looks like one of the comical puppets.

She said: "I am odd-looking. I sometimes think I look like a funny Muppet!" Angelina already has three adopted children - Maddox, six, Pax, three, and two-year-old Zahara - and a two-year-old biological daughter Shiloh with Brad.

The Muppets started life on their own TV show which was a worldwide hit and eventually spawned a host of movies. Angelina wouldn't be the first celebrity to appear alongside the mischievous puppets. Rocker Alice Cooper, the late Johnny Cash and Diana Ross were all guests on the series.