Zodiac: The Race Begins
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Director Edward Fu Initial DVD release February 28, 2012 (USA) Duration | 3.8/10 IMDb Genre Animation, Adventure Screenplay Zhao Jing Chen Writer Zhao Jing Chen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date January 26, 2006 Cast (The Snake / Cat (voice)), (The Rat (voice)), (voice), (voice), Zhao Jing Chen (voice), Johnny Ng (voice)Similar movies Fann Wong and Dennis Chew appear in Zodiac: The Race Begins and The Wedding Game | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zodiac: The Race Begins (Chinese: ) is a CGI film produced by Singapores Cubix Pictures. The film was released in the city state on January 26, 2006.
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- Monstermilktv zodiac the race begins
- Plot
- Chinese culture the race begins
- Cast
- Similar Movies
- Critical response
- References
It is Singapores first 3D animated film and recounts the legend behind the ancient Chinese zodiac on how 12 animals came to be chosen as its symbols. Its script, researched by Singapore-based freelance playwright and former cross-talk celebrity Zhao Jin, incorporates eight myths.
In 2007, it was released in Malaysia on Disney Channel Asia in English.
Ringo the Rat (voice of Tom Arnold) and his pal Oriole the Ox compete in a big race, and discover that persistence and teamwork are just as important as speed when it comes to crossing the finish line first. Determined to thwart the plans of her long time enemy, the Jade Emperor, she sets forth to prevent the success of the Race be impeding the 12 chosen ones.
Plot
The great Buddha gave the eminent Jade Emperor the task of ruling the celestial and mortal worlds. However, mortal human beings did not have an awareness of time, which spelt calamity. To avert this, the Jade Emperor gave a celestial order: "Let it be known in the mortal world, that I, the Imperial Jade Emperor, shall appoint 12 animals to ascend to the celestial world. These 12 species of animals shall represent a cycle of 12 years with each animal representing a year. Any humans born in a particular animals year shall bear that animals mark and his strength. This representation shall be known as the Zodiac."
Chinese culture the race begins
But deep in the dark swamps, the thousand year old tree spirit, determined to thwart the plans of her long-time enemy, the Jade Emperor, sets forth to prevent the success of the Race by impeding the 12 chosen ones.
Cast
35 artists were cast in the voiceovers for the show. This includes prominent Singaporean actress Fann Wong and popular Singaporean DJ Dennis Chew.
Similar Movies
Fann Wong and Dennis Chew appear in Zodiac: The Race Begins and The Wedding Game. Fann Wong appears in Zodiac: The Race Begins and Dance of the Dragon. Fann Wong appears in Zodiac: The Race Begins and House of Harmony. Fann Wong appears in Zodiac: The Race Begins and Just Follow Law. Fann Wong appears in Zodiac: The Race Begins and When I Fall in Love with Both.
Critical response
Brian Costello of Common Sense Media gave this film a 1/5 stars, writing that the film "is rife with unlistenable songs, unlikeable characters, terrible acting, and the thinnest of storylines".
References
Zodiac: The Race Begins WikipediaZodiac: The Race Begins IMDb Zodiac: The Race Begins themoviedb.org