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Running time89 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$150 millionBox office$603.9 millionMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa is a 2008 American produced by and distributed. The sequel to the 2005 film and the second installment in the, it continues the adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo. It was directed by and, with a screenplay written by, Darnell, and McGrath., and reprise their roles from the first film, and are joined by new cast members, and.The film begins by showing a small part of Alex's early life, including his capture by hunters, then moves to shortly after the point where Madagascar left off, with the animals deciding to return to. They board an airplane in but crash-land in, where each of the central characters meets others of the same species and where Alex is reunited with his parents. Problems arise, and their resolution occupies much of the remainder of the film.Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa was released on November 7, 2008, and grossed $603.9 million on a $150 million budget, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2008.
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It was dedicated to Mac, who died before the film's release (by coincidence, another film of his, would be released on the same date as this film). A sequel, was released in 2012. Contents.PlotIn, Zuba the tries to teach his son Alakay how to fight, but the cub is more interested in dancing.
Rival male Makunga challenges Zuba for the title of lion, and during their fight Alakay is captured. The crate containing Alakay falls into the ocean and drifts to, where he is renamed Alex and grows up at the with Marty the, Melman the, and Gloria the.Years later, following their adventure in, the zoo animals—Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, the Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private, and Mason and Phil—prepare to return to New York aboard a battered airplane piloted by the penguins, accompanied by the King Julian, Maurice, and Mort.
The plane runs out of fuel and crash lands in continental Africa. The animals find themselves at a watering hole on a, and are excited to meet others of their species. Alex is reunited with his parents and impresses them with tales of his status as 'the king of New York'.
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Marty fits in with a herd of other zebras who look and sound just like him. Melman, a, is distressed that the reserve has no doctors, so the other giraffes appoint him their. Seeking romance, Gloria attracts the attention of the smooth-talking male hippo Moto Moto.Meanwhile, the penguins set about repairing the plane, assisted by numerous chimpanzees recruited by Mason and Phil. They steal vehicles from several groups of New Yorkers who are on and strip them for parts. Nana, a tough old woman who slapped Alex around during the events of, takes charge of the stranded tourists and helps them survive in the wilderness.The zoo animals' excitement soon turns to disappointment. In a scheme to oust Zuba as alpha lion, Makunga insists that Alex complete a which Alex mistakes for a talent contest.
It is actually a fighting contest, and Makunga tricks him into choosing the strongest lion as his opponent, resulting in Alex's humiliating defeat. Faced with the duty of banishing his son, Zuba relinquishes his title as alpha and Makunga takes over. Meanwhile, Marty is dejected by the realization that the other zebras can do everything he can, believing himself no longer unique.
Melman comes to believe that he is deathly ill, and Gloria's interest in Moto Moto saddens him since he has secretly loved her for a long time. The four friends argue heatedly with one another. Gloria has a date with Moto Moto, but loses interest when she realizes he is only attracted to her because of her size. After a pep talk from King Julian, Melman finally reveals his feelings for Gloria.The next day, the animals panic when the watering hole dries up.
Determined to redeem himself, Alex mends his friendship with Marty and they leave the reserve to investigate upriver. King Julien suggests that offering a sacrifice to the nearby volcano will restore the water. Melman, forlorn and believing he is dying, volunteers to be sacrificed.
Gloria stops him from jumping into the volcano, and realizes that he is the perfect guy for her. Alex and Marty discover that the stranded New Yorkers have built a camp and dammed up the river, and Alex is captured by them. Zuba rushes to his aid, but Alex saves them both by dancing for the tourists, who remember him fondly from the zoo.
Marty, Melman, Gloria, the penguins, and the chimpanzees arrive in the repaired airplane and help Alex destroy the dam, restoring the water. Makunga angrily makes a stand for control, but Alex tricks him into being subdued by Nana. Zuba offers Alex the title of alpha lion, but he declines, and father and son become co-leaders.Skipper the penguin marries a doll from the plane, and he, the other penguins, and the chimpanzees head off to honeymoon in. Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, and the lemurs happily decide to stay on the reserve for a while.Voice cast. Various artistsReleasedNovember 8, 2008 ( 2008-11-08)No.TitlePerformer(s)Length1.'
Once Upon A Time in Africa'3:442.' The Traveling Song'3:253.' Hans Zimmer3:314.' (Polka Version)'Hans Zimmer0:546.' Big and Chunky'will.i.am3:217.'
Chums'Heitor Pereira2:158.' (Polka Version)'Hans Zimmer1:309.' Volcano'Hans Zimmer2:4910.' Rescue Me'Hans Zimmer3:3611.' She Loves Me'will.i.am1:4513.' Foofie'Hans Zimmer2:3914.'
Copacabana (At the Copa)'4:0615.' Monochromatic Friends'Hans Zimmer3:0216.' Best Friends'will.i.am2:2517.'
Alex on the Spot'Hans Zimmer and will.i.am1:58Total length:49:26Enhanced videos No.TitlePerformer(s)Length1.' She Loves Me'will.i.am3.' Big and Chunky (DVD only)'will.i.amHome mediaMadagascar: Escape 2 Africa was released on and on February 6, 2009, along with two episodes from series: 'Popcorn Panic' and 'Gone in a Flash'. In the first week at the DVD sales chart, Madagascar opened at No. 1, selling 1,681,938 units which translated to $27.09m in revenue. As of April 2010, 13.7 million home entertainment units were sold worldwide. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
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