'Kung Fu Panda 4' is in need of punch

Jack Black remains a hyperactive vocal presence but with a fourth installment, the high-kicking animated series may be showing lazy signs of pandering.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 08, 2024 Review: Though visually dazzling, 'Kung Fu Panda 4' shows a flabby franchise in need of punch Jack Black remains a hyperactive vocal presence but with a fourth installment, the high-kicking animated series may be showing lazy signs of pandering. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT What does the 'Rust' armorer's criminal conviction mean for Alec Baldwin's case? Special Prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey gave a glimpse into the Alec Baldwin criminal proceedings, saying his judgment day was coming. SHARE       READ MORE Steve Lawrence, half of the Emmy- and Grammy-winning music duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88 Steve Lawrence, the Grammy and Emmy winner who made up pop music duo Steve & Eydie with wife Eydie Gormé, has died. He was 88. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Theo James and Kaya Scodelario discuss 'The Gentlemen' and keeping up with Guy Ritchie In "The Gentlemen," based on Guy Ritchie's film of the same name, Theo James plays a British aristocrat who discovers his father's estate is part of a weed empire run by Kaya Scodelario's Susie. SHARE       READ MORE Warner Bros. Discovery is turning truTV into a sports channel Turner Sports will produce new programs and alternative telecasts of live coverage that will air on truTV in prime time. SHARE       READ MORE Stormy Daniels alleges in new documentary that Donald Trump cornered her the night they met "I have not forgiven myself because I didn't shut his a— down in that moment" in 2006, the adult filmmaker says in "Stormy," premiering March 18 on Peacock. SHARE       READ MORE For big-screen thrills and maybe some controversy, another South by Southwest beckons This week's SXSW Film and TV Festival plans the Austin premieres of titles starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dev Patel, Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW