: The film was a major hit, grossing approximately $384 million worldwide on a $100 million budget.
: The soundtrack is a "jukebox musical" featuring covers of popular songs like Prince’s "Song of the Heart" and Earth, Wind & Fire’s "Boogie Wonderland". Critical and Commercial Success
: It premiered in North America on November 17, 2006.
: After being ostracized by his community for his dancing and blamed for a local fish shortage, Mumble embarks on a journey to discover the true cause of the dwindling food supply—human overfishing.
The 2006 animated film is a jukebox musical comedy directed by George Miller. It tells the story of Mumble, a young Emperor penguin in Antarctica who is unable to sing a "heartsong" to attract a mate and is instead born with a unique talent for tap dancing. Movie Highlights
: It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film .
: The film explores themes of individuality , environmental conservation, and social acceptance.
: The movie features voices from Elijah Wood (Mumble), Robin Williams (Ramon/Lovelace), Brittany Murphy (Gloria), Hugh Jackman (Memphis), and Nicole Kidman (Norma Jean).