The Emperor's New Groove (The King's New Clothes) is a popular animated film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Mark Dindal and was first released in 2000.
Emperor's New Groove - trivia and information
- Plot: The film tells the story of Kuzco, a young and cocky emperor of the Inca state, who is put under a spell by the malicious witch Yzmu in a small lamp and transformed into a llama. Together with a village resident, Pacha, who is unaware of the event, they try to regain Kuzco's original form.
- Characterized by humor: "The Emperor's New Groove" is known for its humorous style and funny dialogues, making it an entertaining and light-hearted film for the whole family.
- Characteristic characters: The voice of the main characters was lent by experienced actors. Kuzco was lent his voice by David Spade, Pacha by John Goodman, and Yzma by Eartha Kitt.
- Production history: "The Emperor's New Groove" was originally intended to be a musical film with a different storyline, but after negative reactions to early test screenings, the directors decided to change the storyline to one that was more humorous and expressive.
- The film's success: Despite initial problems in production, "The Emperor's New Groove" won critical acclaim and was a commercial success. It also earned a Golden Globe nomination for best animated film.