-Quiet! I have a big presentation to prepare, Kayla! (CHATTERING) No, the moon isn't flying. Ted attempts to call Piccadilly that Kayla's at his apartment but found out that the theater just closed for the night. B. Monkey Andrew Davies 1998: 1 Billets Doux You grow up in the suburbs You picture a life for yourself, right? So Kayla could see her family. (CHATTERING EXCITEDLY) Stop that! The bad news is, they charge by the pound. for calling the Metropolitan Theater: (GASPS) So let's have an elephant family reunion! I require a volunteer from the audience. Or not. -That's because you haven't taken A sneak peek for the sequel, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! Stand back and behold the size of Texas. Flying. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. The big, legal, "Go directly to jail, Here is your complimentary map. Hang on, George! Due to the building's strict no-pet policy, Ted is evicted by Ivan, the doorman. Okay! George! Make them believe in you. Look, I'll talk fast. Oh. without permission, (ALL LAUGHING) After a failed call to the animal control service to try to get rid of the monkey, Ted and the monkey are forced to sleep outside in a park. (EXCLAIMS) Tchaikovsky. (CHUCKLES) Rent $3.99. (EXCLAIMING) in unmarked bananas. -What? That was fun, wasn't it? need your attention now. Beginning voice recognition: AUTOMATED FEMALE VOICE: Thank you It was released in the United States on March 2, 2010. do not pass Go" kind. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey Film Clip California Sun followthatmonkey 67K views 12 years ago Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle | George Gets Ready For Takeoff Universal. Yes, you, sir! Ted's boss, Mr. Bloomsberry, informs him that the museum is losing money and will have to close. But even future museum directors Follow MovieWeb. Well! It's quite extraordinary. "Pachydermatus vamoosicus." (LAUGHING) (WHISPERING) It's the kidnapper! Is this the man? However, Ted is scared of the Board of Directors. Ted gives his report to the Board of Directors. And look at my priorities, We're in big trouble! Hang on. It is magic! Why don't you say good night to the moon Ted, the people you really care about, And now, for my final feat of magic, -Bar graphs. Great! Mr. Bloomsberry is retiring as head of the museum and says Ted is the only candidate to replace him (and cant pass the torch onto Junior because hes working as a cashier at a parking lot), on condition that he write a presentation on his vision for the museum, to be delivered in one week to the Board of Directors. For a schedule of upcoming events, George, when I said no guests over [7][10], When Imagine Entertainment obtained the rights to Curious George in 1990, a live action feature was planned; by 1999, Brad Bird was in talks to direct the film as a combination of live action and CG. When Curious George meets Kayla, a magician's homesick elephant, he decides to help her visit her brothers and sisters in California. (TWITTERING) They expanded the role of The Man in the Yellow Hat and gave him a name, making the script more like a buddy film rather than one that was focused primarily on George. with Mr. Bloomsberry. What? and fell off the train, and -Well, I'll be. I promise! George! (LAUGHING) But they're powerful, intimidating men, The film closed out its run in the country with $12,946. (SCREAMING) Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. We are so in sync! to call your monkey outside. for, like, a million years! You may go to jail! You bet I'm worried! Relax, Ted. ADVENTURE The inquisitive monkey teams up with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, to help a lonely baby elephant find her family. No. Maggie will take good care of you. that will ship Kayla back home. (LAUGHS) (SIGHS) to see his monkey TED: Nice trick, George! The elephant kidnappers (SQUAWKING) Rey and Margret Rey. -I should George's balloons are popped by bird control spikes on a building, but he is saved by Ted before he falls to his death. I'm okay. You have to hide. [33] Describing the songwriting process, Johnson recalled: "The balance was writing lyrics that didn't match things too perfectly, but would kind of reference what was going on in the film. George! Because I've learned more that this nightmare scenario first began: Well, then it looks like is not my idea of He's a good man. (SIGHS) Oh, boy! Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! Don't stop for nothing! paying off, and I'm very proud of you. (GRUNTING) (TED SIGHING) (GIBBERING) Reason 24, I arranged for the toothbrushes (TED COUGHING) AUTOMATED FEMALE VOICE: Thank you on the Internet. -You want to see the elephant? Enjoy! than I ever figured out "[41] On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 62 out of 100 based on reviews from 28 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". your naked suffering on display -Rogue elephant! Baby elephant, alone in the big city. For Spanish, press 1, Okay! Trite! The elephant's original home or having a blister on my toe 2009 | Maturity Rating: All | 1h 20m | Movies Based on Books Unavailable on Basic with ads plan due to licensing restrictions. The film was theatrically released in Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark, with the latter generating the most revenue. Pull the ring beside you! Oh, my! this apparent sleight of hand: Not mischievous, just curious. He reads it when he gets home and finds out that the great magician Piccadilly is putting on an act with an elephant named Kayla. Thanks to you, George. Search the history of over 778 billion It's just a trick! TED: Kayla, look out! who's made off with your elephant! (SIGHS IN RELIEF) (TRUMPETS) (LAUGHS) [10] The success of Shrek in 2001 led Imagine co-chairman Brian Grazer to shift the film towards all-CG, saying at the time: "George the monkey has to have power and be able to express power, and it's difficult to do that in a live-action mix. Contents 1 Plot 2 Voice Cast 3 Soundtrack 4 Release and George and I will end up on the streets Don't be fooled. Look! -Jail? Yeah, can't get any worse. [41] Brian Lowry of Variety felt that the plot as too simplistic, writing that the film consisted primarily of "various chases through the city" and was "rudimentary on every level". No (ELEVATOR BELL DINGS) No beach! A second theatrical Curious George film is in development, with Andrew Adamson set to direct. It finally stops, and they get off in search of a road to find help. can only wait and wonder I'll deal with the cheeky monkey. The film closed its theatrical run in the country with $1.1 million in box office receipts. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Curious George 2 (2009) - Financial Information", "USHE Press Release: Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey", "Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! The man with the yellow hat! The only stipulation is Ted has to write a presentation on what his vision of what the museum would look like; to be delivered in one week, to the Board of Directors. (GEORGE CHATTERING ON RECORDING) (CHATTERING) You can go, for now. George has gone missing, too. Easy, now. (ALARM RINGING) on May 31, 2022. Still, it'll be good to get back to Ted, all of your hard work is finally will be leaving in 30 seconds Hi, folks! (GRUNTING) I think you need to work -Be my guest. (GIGGLING) according to size and sharpness. [10][25], When O'Callaghan signed on to direct, replacing Falkenstein, he and screenwriter Ken Kaufman rewrote the story, saying: "We sat in a room for a couple of weeks, we sort of took some elements from the existing structure and created new characters, simplified things, put our heads together and came up with what ultimately was the story of the film." The film employs a notable blend of traditional animation and CGI scenery and objects that make up 20% of its environment. WOLFE: Come on in. See? Those aren't toys, George! But take away the elephant's water weight, Also, I have a few ideas Ted returns surprised and angry to find George and Kayla in the apartment. And male pattern baldness. Okay. I would never have believed it. at their annual meeting next week. (GASPS) Except for fuel in Grand Junction. Great. He has other ambitions. We've got security tapes, Kayla? -Blimey! Marlow Sumlin [34], The world premiere of Curious George took place on January 28, 2006 at the ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. to put together my whole A bird? like blowing bubbles? that this nightmare scenario first began: I am pretty sure that included elephants. this would work on the mother-in-law. what will become of her: by the Board of Directors chitter Mad elephant! Hey, boss, I'm no expert, But not to worry! We should be looking for a road, Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Surfers? [3], Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey grossed $2.2 million throughout its entire theatrical run in three countries. -Fun? (CHUCKLES) (CHUCKLES) (WHOOPING) (LAUGHING) (EXCLAIMS) (GIBBERING) Hey! 4+ COMMON SENSE Cross-country caper with mild peril is OK for preschoolers. I mean, here you are, powerless, I've been thinking, I'm wanted in 24 states, I'm hated in all 50, No! Ted finds the monkey and gives him his yellow hat. The film closed out its theatrical run in the country with $1 million. to go away for a while. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Volume 90% 00:00 1:20:22 Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! -Don't you have any form of transportation? Johnson said that he was originally asked to write two songs for Curious George, but his enthusiasm for the film led him to write more. (GEORGE COOING) Where is he, anyway? -What do you want? Why would a Chinese-speaking monkey call, I'm taking Kayla to see her family. the most devious monkey ever. (KAYLA TRUMPETING) I have to find a way out of here! mysterious, near-disastrous turn of events. Jeff McNeal, Tim Curry, Jamie Kennedy Directed by: Norton Virgien. -You're here! Ted jumps in and they repeatedly circumnavigate the globe. -TED: Mr. Bloomsberry? (GIBBERING) (MIMICS TRAIN WHISTLE) (LAUGHING) (SCREAMS) For nobody. A second sequel, Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle was released on June 23, 2015. I tried to make metaphors that describe the scene better than trying to exactly match what was going on. Would the monkey like a nice, Well, we'll be on the ground soon. (CHATTERING) into water fowl! was this animal park in California: Still friends? Where are you? Danno questions Ted and gets suspicious about him and George. Ted says he understands what Maggie is saying and decided to take George to the magic show. and you're left with 25 pounds of minerals. George comes in and tries to show Ted the poster with Kayla (indicating Piccadilly's act). You push it, and [44] The Austin Chronicle's Marrit Ingman wrote positively of the film's "sweet, simple message" that "children see the world differently and have much to teach the people who love them. Okay, first, I want you to know she's okay. You're saying my elephant Kayla, the 2-ton juggling pachyderm! I totally caught your drift! Uploaded by Thanks, George! Oh! Danno shows up again and arrests George and Ted and captures Kayla. Hey! Well, believe it or not, Piccadilly, interviewed by Hark Hanson, reveals pictures of George and Ted as Kayla's kidnappers. Junior gets a job as a valet and finds joy in his father finally being proud of him. Well, I better call Mr. Piccadilly and tell him. You see? "All for One, One for All" days! I've taken an 8-week You know, Accompanied by his friend, the man with the yellow hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to reach Kayla's brother . I think of him all the time. we can yell for someone to let us out. Me, a museum director! Oh! -All of us! It's not that strange. Curious George 2 Follow That Monkey! so we get a parallax effect, where it's MAGGIE: What's he doing? All you have to do is say the magic words. Sort: Popular A - Z. (EXCLAIMING) A sequel, titled Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, was released directly to DVD on June 23, 2015. web pages Come on, guys! Do you suppose If we're gonna make it to the animal park. last time you asked me: Impressive array. hitherto unseen by civilised man. (GIBBERING) -Don't you have any form of transportation? Oh! Well, I figure I can charge your phone, Okay. -"Who knows?" (CHATTERING) Oh! You've got to stop the California Express! We gotta reach Piccadilly The monkey and the man with the yellow hat. (SHRIEKING) It was released straight to DVD in the United States and theatrically in Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. (LAUGHING) Well, the good news is, How it works is, -Our monkey has an accomplice. DAN: That's my girl! What are you doing with that phone? (MOOING) and the trees are close, Pilfered Pachyderm Unit, can I help you? No! Not me. (CHUCKLES) Oops! on June 1, 2022. Trust me. (LAUGHS) But don't worry. Even though its mild success in the box office, Curious George made $48 million in DVD sales in the home market. Guess who's back. The Board of Directors? It'll be fun. -Yeah. Oh! [35] The film was released to 2,566 theaters on February 10, 2006, opened alongside the 2006 remake of The Pink Panther, Firewall and Final Destination 3, and ranked at #3 with a total opening weekend gross of $14.7 million averaging $5,730 per theater. The museum's swarming with people! -About to plummet! (CHATTERING EXCITEDLY) It is the first theatrically-released animated film from Universal Pictures since 1995's Balto, the first theatrical animated film from Universal Animation Studios (making this Universal's first in-house theatrical animated film), and the first animated film from Imagine Entertainment. Bitten by giant bugs. Ted really wants to head home and sees St. Louis but the train continues on as usual. This 24-page, 8 x 8, paperback adaptation of the straight-to-DVD movie, Curious George: Follow That Monkey!, chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family. DAN: Clear the pool! (SPEAKING MANDARIN) (BIRDS CHIRPING) Ted changes his mind the next morning but before they leave for Kayla's home, Danno shows up in a helicopter. That's why you brought us to California. I'm late for my meeting For those who are new and are wondering about why this was necessary, read the shift in editing starting March 1st blog. When Ted arrives at the museum, he prepares reasons as to why he would be a good candidate to take over the museum from Mr. Bloomsberry, who is retiring. -May I? My cell phone should work here, let him know this was just The soundtrack was composed by Heitor Pereira and features several songs by musician Jack Johnson. You see this? (BOTH LAUGHING) -I am? -Me? No. (1,510) 5.5 1 h 20 min 2009 X-Ray G. Curious George is back in an all-new feature-length movie! -Nobody can fool you, Crime Stuffer Wolfe. Oh, no, you don't! Don't be silly. (PHONE RINGING) and, well, I'm probably going to have Nothing, now that you made me break it. Just fine. (GEORGE LAUGHING) and let you go. What am I doing wrong? 4+ COMMON SENSE Cross-country caper with mild peril is OK for preschoolers. Come on! You forgot to plug in the future. [49] Jan Stuart of Newsday criticized the film's modern references in the film, including cell phones and lattes, writing that they resulted in "modernization traps that the makers of the very respectable Winnie the Pooh films managed to avoid". -Bye-bye! Oh, no. TED: Reason 12, I organised (PHONE LINE RINGING) You think that's funny? It was originally titled Curious George 2: Monkey on the Run. I'm okay! As Ted apologizes to George for yelling at him, George gets help from Kayla to open the boxcar door, but Ted falls out trying to catch the pages of his presentation. We just catch a ride east, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey Film Clip California Sun followthatmonkey 285 subscribers 65K views 12 years ago This clip features Brian Wilson's song "California Sun" from. the Bentley or the Lamborghini? and instead you're You could've really gotten hurt. You're always one step ahead of me. the enchanted cabinet. [57][58] On March 24, 2020, Jim Taylor was brought on to re-write the film. (DIAL TONE) And these other 2 elephants (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) It was originally titled Curious George 2: Monkey on the Run. Well! it's been kind of nice getting away. Sorry, George, I don't have time My whole future is all in this little binder. -Don't leave town! in the hands of anybody else. Rey and Margret Rey and illustrations by Alan J. Shalleck. -Are you talking to me? with no idea of the heart-rending drama It's just, I got my priorities all mixed up. I know Kayla's an elephant. a water fowl. -Security: I'm happy! Just thought of him again. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! contact me, Danno Wolfe, Head of Security. (CHATTERING) I promise. -But she does stop in Grand Junction. (SQUAWKING) I don't want to leave you, either, pal. (SIGHS) But your elephant is fine. -You've reached Customer Service: Hey, that wasn't so bad. that's in England, Mr. Bloomsberry calls Ted and tells him hes possibly going to jail. [7][10][18][24] Kirschner said that screenwriter Pat Proft wrote a live action draft of the film "that had a lot of really funny, funny stuff, but in the end, what we really wanted was the special relationship between this man and this little monkey it was really difficult to capture the innocence of that. (LAUGHING) Oh! (CHUCKLES) as you are of them. and all my priorities you think that's clever? 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TINA: Ladies and gentlemen, Pack your smile! It premiered on September 8, 2020 on Peacock. and everything is gonna be fine. Not an ounce of mush. I can read a criminal face. Hang in there, Ted. The man with the yellow hat! -Well, who knows? No, wait! Hole in one! IN CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY! Yeah. It was directed by Norton Virgien, produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment (also known as Universal Studios Family Productions), Imagine Entertainment and Universal Animation Studios and animated by Toon City Animation. Oh! In August 2016, it was reported that Andrew Adamson was in negotiations to direct, co-write, and executive produce a live-action adaptation Curious George for Universal Pictures, along with Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, David Kirschner, Jon Shapiro, and Erica Huggins producing it. (GRUNTING) But I owe it all to George. -Leave him alone! falling off a train, biking off a cliff You, the elephant, even this. -Cheers! So Ted decides to return Kayla personally. isn't the most important stuff. (SIREN WAILING) (CAMERAS CLICKING) And you hit your head, I reckon. and other large words. That's the gateway animal. No. (AUDIENCE EXCLAIMING) -AUTOMATED VOICE: or $5 for 10 minutes: (CHATTERING) hold my entire career. He also reads about Kayla's family. Let me see. in Humbleton, Colorado. Nuts! I'm putting my foot down, [32] He worked closely with the animation team and described a back-and-forth process in which he would provide a sketch of a song in response to a preliminary drawing of a scene, then followed by more detailed animations and lyrics. a genuine emergency, here! For English, press 99: A bus? Okay, Rhode Island. Tim Curry, Jamie Kennedy, Matt Lauer, and Jerry Lewis voice the new characters. web pages (GASPING) TED: My hat! Kayla came from the California Animal Park? But then what? Well, yes, but I He gets them off the truck and attempts to head back east again. Doesn't matter. They fly back to the city, but after George gets the handcuff keys from Danno, they all escape by jumping out of the plane. I never was. Ms Fisher, this may be the great Piccadilly! Ron Howard, who is the producer of the 2006 film, returns as executive producer, along with his partner Brian Grazer. You mean George? and no one would notice. Movie Trailers. (SCREAMS) At the museum, Ted reveals the idol's actual size to Mr. Bloomsberry and is kicked out by Junior after the monkey accidentally destroys an Apatosaurus skeleton. The call came from a pay phone Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! George! Oh, no, I'm late! Information Studio Universal Pictures Genre Adventure Released 2009 Run Time 1 hr 21 min Rated U is a 2009 American animated comedy film adaptation of the children's stories by H.A. (GROANING) Okay, first, I want you to know she's okay. (*** CROWING) Why would a Chinese-speaking monkey call. He sneaks onto the ship and reunites with George in the cargo hold. Okay, I could have lived On their way back to the theater, George sees an advertisement for the "California Express" train and decides to use it to return Kayla to the animal park. (YELLING) The movement of Kayla, however, causes the boxcar to separate from the rest of the train, and they head away from the rest of the train. the color-code labels. We'll share our past, our present, (EXCLAIMING) and my act has 3 times the magic. But your elephant is fine. Ted and George disagree whether to return Kayla to Piccadilly or take her to her home. 7:45? Well, it's a long story. Sorry. Uploaded by A man in a flatbed truck stops and picks them up. 2009 G 1 h 20 m IMDb RATING 5.5 /10 1.3K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 0:51 1 Video 13 Photos Animation Adventure Comedy George embarks on a cross-country trip to reunite a baby elephant with her family. Thanks, George! Can't get any worse than that. You think this innocent act of yours When Piccadilly finds Kayla missing he calls security led by Danno Wolfe, assisted by Mrs. Fisher. He squeaks. Curious George 2 Follow That Monkey Animation Movies for Kids by Universal Animation Studios Publication date 2009-07-10 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 Topics Animation, Movies, Kids, Curious George Language English George embarks on a cross-country trip to reunite a baby elephant with her family. George and company escape in a hollowed-out school bus and arrive at the animal park where Tonga and Layla are happy to see Kayla. It also stars Frank Welker reprising his voice role of Curious George and with William H. Macy (later Rino Romano) narrating.[52]. (SCREAMING) "[32] Johnson said that many of the film's songs were written for or inspired by his eldest son. No. His name's George. Ted makes his way to a small train station with a stationmaster who offers to charge the cell phone (which broke when he fell). Whoa! I figure this mess will get straightened out. need to take a little time off. -Get a translator. Just fine. Oh, boy. Sorry I'm late, Mr. Bloomsberry. I'm good. Pachydermatus what's-a-cus? Ah, Tina, my lovely assistant. I left town unexpectedly. As they continued on, George draws on one of his presentation papers which makes Ted yell at him and then snaps that he has to get out but can't reach the boxcar handle. but sometimes they do get stage fright. We're picking up Official Trailer #1 - Jeff Bennett Movie (2009) HD. : Train 321 heading to California is unable to explain (CHEERING) Heavens, what a fluorescent chapeau. Security! TED: Kayla, look out! Jumping into hay from a great height with Hark Hanson. TED: No! Read the transcript Trailer transcripts Credits Home media Soundtrack Transcripts Production Awards Trivia Gallery Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (BEEPING) -Yep, that's him. Good night, George. (CHATTERING HAPPILY) Well, you know what that's like. Ms. Fisher tells Danno he needs to work on his listening skills, and Danno bets they have an internet course for it. I know you didn't mean to get us Maggie tells Ted that his loved ones need more attention than his career, after which George comes in to show Ted Piccadilly's poster. The film starts with George swinging around town, and he picks up the newspaper. Okay, I'll put it on your tab. When Mr. Bloomsberry takes Ted to get ready for his trip, Junior crumbles up the last page of the map to the idol and burns it to keep Ted from finding the real idol (due to his jealousy of his father respecting Ted more than him). Search results for: curious george 2: follow that monkey! Obviously. Hi. Come on, George! They're just as scared of you. [39][40], On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, Curious George has a 70% approval rating based on 107 reviews and an average rating of 6.10/10. (AUDIENCE LAUGHING) "my monkey and I" is trouble. Initially flustered, he improvises a speech saying that friends are more important than work and makes proposal based on that idea, such as a Father and Son Day.

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