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The Emperor's New Groove

2000 · Film · 78 min

  • Adventure
  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Plot

When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.

About The Emperor's New Groove

The Emperor's New Groove is a 2000 American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. It was directed by Mark Dindal and written by David Reynolds, based on a story conceived by Dindal and Chris Williams. The film stars David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, and Wendie Malick. Inspired by ancient Peruvian culture and set in an Incan empire, The Emperor's New Groove follows Emperor Kuzco (Spade), who is accidentally transformed into a llama by his treacherous ex-advisor, Yzma (Kitt), and her dimwitted henchman Kronk (Warburton) in a botched attempt to kill him by poisoning his drink. For the emperor to change back into a human, he entrusts a village leader, Pacha (Goodman), to escort him back to the palace before Yzma can track them down and finish him off. Development of The Emperor's New Groove began in 1994 when the film was conceived as a musical epic titled Kingdom of the Sun. Following his directorial debut with The Lion King (1994), Roger Allers recruited English musician Sting to compose several songs for the film. Because of the underwhelming box-office performances of Pocahontas (1995) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Dindal was brought in as co-director to make the film more comedic. Because of poor test screenings, creative differences with Dindal, and production falling behind schedule, Allers departed, and the film…

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Series

Part of Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film. Followed by Kronk's New Groove (2005).

Awards

1 award on record:

  • Annie Award

Also nominated for 4 other awards: BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature, Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • David SpadeKuzco (voice)
  • John GoodmanPacha (voice)
  • Eartha KittYzma (voice)
  • Patrick WarburtonKronk (voice)
  • Wendie MalickChicha (voice)
  • Kellyann KelsoChaca (voice)
  • Eli Russell LinnetzTipo (voice)
  • Stephen J. AndersonAdditional Voices (voice)
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