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Not ones to get left out and in light of the festive fawning over a particular penguin from a popular Christmas advert, we have managed to bag an exclusive Core Q&A with the four salty stars of The Penguins of Madagascar which is on general release from Dec 5th. As per usual we have a tie-in competition - so for 3 lucky Core readers Christmas is going to come early!
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Elsewhere we have Xmas gift ideas and recommended Cinciano wines available from our favourite Deli Celino’s.
04 A exclusive feature on The Penguins Of Madagascar. 08 Win The Penguins Of Madagascar Goody Bags. 18 Tribute Night listings for The Grange Manor.
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money 25 Financial advice with Tom Munro.
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TALE! In an exclusive Core Q&A we caught up with The Penguins Of Madagascar to talk Dr Octavio Brine, Fame and a particularly ‘gassy’ Penguin...
after letting alex, Marty, Melman and gloria bask in the spotlight, how does it feel to finally be getting your own movie? SKIPPER: Somebody’s filming us?! Rico, find those cameras and take them out! Pronto!
SKIPPER: Well, they always say there’s no place like home. But we’re from Antarctica, so forget that. Maybe Venice? PRIVATE: We got to ride a gondola! SKIPPER: We sure did, you adorable ragamuffin.
Did any of them give you tips on how to handle the work and the fame? SKIPPER: Who’s famous? You didn’t see anything. Next question! And I’m serious about those cameras, Rico!
It appears you’ve created quite the enemy in Dr octavious Brine… what’s his problem? SKIPPER: I know, right? Wait, was that an actual question? Oh. Ehh, who knows? I stop paying attention when villains go into the “blah blah here’s my story blah I’m so angry blah.” Wake me up when there’s something to rescue and/or eliminate.
It looks like you again got to travel around the world making this film – what was your favorite place?
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To help bring him down, you teamed up with professional spy agent Classified. Who’s smarter? SKIPPER: I’m gonna let Kowalski field this one. Say something smart, Kowalski. KOWALSKI: Covalent bonds, Planck’s constant, ziggurat, flagellum. SKIPPER: I rest my case. Without giving too much away, what was the hardest part about trying to bring down the Dr? SKIPPER: Well well, you’re just chock-full of questions today, aren’t you? WHO SENT YOU?! WHO ARE YOU WORKING FOR?! Rico, where are those cameras, man?! The four of you have been working together now for almost a decade – do you still get on? SKIPPER: Of course! This is a brotherhood, forged in the fury of battle, and solidified over several frosty mugs of herring juice. Sure, sometimes Private gets a little gassy— PRIVATE: I can’t believe you told him that! SKIPPER: - but other than that, we’re good.
SKIPPER: Frankly, I find this line of questioning insulting and refuse to answer. KOWALSKI: Skipper’s the diva. SKIPPER: I happen to like my tuna packed in oil, not water. It’s called having standards, Kowalski! You guys have always been popular – why do we love penguins so much? SKIPPER: How about you stare into Private’s adorable face for 30 seconds and tell me if you still need to ask that question. Do those penguin documentaries really tell us all we need to know about you, or is there one secret you’re holding back? SKIPPER: Ohhhh, yes. We’ve got one secret. A secret so big, it’ll blow your mind. Would you like to hear it? Well too bad, because Rico finally found your cameras. Take ‘em out, Rico! RICO: KYAAAAHHHHH!!!! The Penguins of Madagascar is on general release from Dec 5th 2014. www.facebook.com/PenguinsofMadagascaruK
Who’s the biggest diva on-set?
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WIN! PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR MERCHANDISE
THE PRIZE in another fantastic exclusive core competition we have 3 the drop Goody bags consisting of a t-shirt, character earphones, projector watch, drawstring bag, lenticular cards, activity set and holographic stickers. TO ENTER simply send an email with your name, address, tel number and d.o.b to: allmodicon@hotmail.com competition closes midnight dec 12th 2014. editor’s decision is final. Good luck!
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