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THE PINK PANTHER, which will hit the movie screens on April
28, 2006.
The Pink Panther is the movie industry's hippest comedy
star. Film audiences of all ages, sophisticated cinemaohiles and
drive-in denizens alike love the high style, clever humor and colorful
adventures of this pink-inked feline. Back by popular demand the
movie is this year’s most awaited Hollywood flick.
Reviving the beloved comedy franchise THE PINK PANTHER, the
brilliant Steve Martin returns to his slapstick physical-comedy
roots. After years of flirting with the world of high culture--from
his hilarious NEW YORKER pieces to his critically acclaimed
novella, SHOPGIRL--Martin is back to doing what he became
famous for: splitting our sides with laughter. Here he reinvents
the character of Inspector Clouseau, the hapless, bungling detective
with the overwrought French accent and metaphorically huge head.
With his black beret and Pepe LaPew moustache, the policeman is
called on to solve a high-profile crime, making a series of hilariously
clumsy missteps along the way.
The story centers on a familiar murder-heist narrative. A famous
soccer coach meets an untimely death by homicide (via poisoned dart),
leaving behind Xania, his beautiful and famous fiancée (pop
star Beyonce Knowles), who is devastated. Not only has Xania lost
her intended, but she also finds that her engagement ring--the fabled
"pink panther" diamond--is missing. Inspector Closeau's
boss, Inspector Dreyfus (a topnotch Kevin Kline), decides to give
the case to his incompetent inferior, scheming to take over the
case at just the right moment in order to win the coveted Medal
of Honor. With his reverent sidekick Ponton (Jean Reno) and adoring
secretary Nicole (Emily Mortimer), Clouseau tackles the case as
only he can, destroying evidence, fumbling names and pronunciations,
insulting victims, and all the while attempting to charm the gorgeous
Xania in his inimitably uproarious style.
Trivia for The Pink Panther:
- Kevin Spacey and Mike Myers were considered for the role of
Inspector Clouseau.
- Jackie Chan was considered for the part of Clouseau's assistant,
Kato.
- In the early stages of development, Chris Tucker was originally
considered for the role of Clouseau with Ivan Reitman directing.
- This film will mark the eighth time that Henry Mancini's famous
theme will be used to open the film or be used in the music in
the film.
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