After months of waiting and waiting, the anticipation is finally over. Now that the “panda” is out of the bag, I guess I can let you in on some privileged information.

So, what is this big secret, you might ask.

Why, The Secrets Of The Furious Five, of course!

If you didn’t already know, Kung-Fu Panda was one of the biggest movies of the year. Today it was released on DVD. It includes a bonus disc that is loaded with awesome extra features. One of which is the new animated short film entitled The Secrets Of The Furious Five. And I’m in it.

My friend, Jack Black, returns as Po, the legendary kung-fu panda. In this installment, he faces one of his most difficult challenges; teaching a group of rambunctious young bunnies the “secrets” that made the Furious Five martial arts legends. Through a series of flashbacks, the students learn that kung-fu is more than just punching and kicking. They learn valuable lessons like patience, control and courage.

I play the part of Shy Bunny. (She’s the cute one with the orange belt.) With the help of Po, Tigress and the rest of the Furious Five, my character learns an important lesson in confidence. For a short film, it packs a big message. And even though I may have a small part, the experience has been huge.

I saw the film today for the first time at the premiere in Hollywood at the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. That place is awesome. Maybe one day I’ll be putting my hand prints in that cement. Besides all the food and entertainment, I also got to walk the red carpet which is always fun. I love posing for the cameras and saying hi to the fans.

But the highlight of the day, besides seeing my work on the big screen, was meeting up with my co-stars Jack Black and Angelina Jolie. We didn’t actually get to work together on our scenes. We recorded our parts separately and at different times. Then the editors put it all together. (and they did a great job I might add) But today I got to sit down with Angelina and talk “tigress style” while Jack and I worked on our “kung-fu” moves. Very cool indeed!

I also want to take this opportunity to thank producer Karen Foster and my director Raman Hui for believing in me and making me a part of the Dreamworks family.

So don’t forget to check out The Secrets Of The Furious Five. I hope you all enjoy it.

And as my friend Po would say…

SKADOOSH!

Whiffle and Fuzz, my newest animated short series is now playing on Playhouse Disney. The good news is that it will air everyday, maybe even twice a day. The bad news is, because each episode is only a couple minutes, it doesn’t have a set time slot. That means, without a specific schedule, you never know when it’s going to be on. It could be anytime during Playhouse Disney’s programming, which runs from 6:00 am to noon. So, it’s kind of like a surprise party. Just when you least expect it… SURPRISE!!

I’m the voice of Whiffle, the cute, fluffy red circle. Fuzz, the silly blue square is played by Jack Taylor. It was so much fun working with him. He was always making me laugh.

The show is geared towards the very young preschool audience.  Whiffle and Fuzz help the viewers to learn various shapes and different colors. As they play a game called Sneak-a-Peek, the audience is given clues to guess the mystery animal hidden behind the curtain. When the animal is revealed, Whiffle and Fuzz break into song.

I’ll warn you now. It’s a catchy little tune that’s going to stick in your head all day. You just might find yourself singing it while you’re stuck in traffic during rush hour. Or humming that infectious melody to yourself while you are waiting in line to get your morning coffee.  I know little kids all over the country will be singing it non stop. You’re so smart. You’re so clever…

I recently paid a visit to my friends at The Disney Channel. ( Thanks again Michele…for everything! ) I got to see some episodes of Whiffle & Fuzz before they actually aired; and they were great! I’m not just saying that because I’m in them either. They really are fun to watch. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Follow this link to the Official Whiffle & Fuzz website, and Sneak-a-Peek at me in action.

New episodes of Lou & Lou: Safety Patrol are now airing on Playhouse Disney along with all your past favorites. The show can be seen on Playhouse Disney everyday at 8:25 am and twice a day on the weekends at 8:55 am and 11:25 am. So tell your friends. Set your alarms. Program your VCR’s. And enjoy!

For those of you that might be new to Safety Patrol, let me give you the 4-1-1. Lou & Lou: Safety Patrol is an animated short series and I am the voice of Louise. The show follows the brother and sister team of Lou & Lou (”That’s Louise!”) and their faithful dog Louie as they patrol their neighborhood making sure their friends and family stay safe. When they come across an unsafe situation, the Safety Patrol jumps into action, points out the safety violation and saves the day.

Geared to the preschool audience, the show gives kids and parents tips on staying safe in a variety of situations. Last year, Lou & Lou: Safety Patrol received an official recommendation from The Parents Choice Foundation, whose purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow - imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally.

Congratulations to Michele and all my friends at Disney for putting together such a great little show. I’m proud to be a part of it!

Congratulations also to the gang at Oddbot for bringing it to life and thanks for making me look so good!

“Well Lou, it looks like our work here is done. We’re the Safety Patrol…and we’re here to keep people safe!”

For more Safety Patrol fun & activities, follow this link to the official Lou & Lou website.