About this Event
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH is a 2022 American computer-animated adventure film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. The sequel to Puss in Boots (2011) and the sixth installment in the Shrek film series, it was directed by Joel Crawford and co-directed by Januel Mercado, with a screenplay by Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow, and a story by Swerdlow and Tom Wheeler (the writer of the previous film), based on the character from Shrek 2 (2004) and inspired from the fairy tale by Giovanni Francesco Straparola. The voice cast includes Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault reprising their respective roles as the titular character and Kitty Softpaws, and are joined by Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Anthony Mendez who voice new characters introduced in the film. Set after Shrek Forever After (2010), the film follows Puss in Boots (Banderas) as he goes on a journey to find the mystical Last Wish for the Wishing Star by teaming up with his friends Kitty Softpaws (Hayek) and Perrito (Guillén) to restore the eight of his nine lives that he lost while escaping new enemies, Goldilocks, "Big" Jack Horner, and Death (Pugh, Mulaney, and Moura), who plan to hunt him down.
Plans for a sequel to Puss in Boots began in November 2012, when executive producer Guillermo del Toro shared plans to take the titular character on an adventure to a "very exotic locale". He also stated a couple of drafts for the screenplay were completed. Work on a sequel began in April 2014, according to Banderas. The film's title was announced as Puss in Boots 2: Nine Lives & 40 Thieves in June 2014. After being stuck in development hell, the project was revived in November 2018, with Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri confirmed to be an executive producer. It was announced that the film would be helmed by Bob Persichetti, the head of story of the first film and one of the three directors of Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), in February 2019. Crawford was later announced as the new director in March 2021, along with Mercado. The majority of the new cast members, along with the returning cast, were announced in March 2022. As with DreamWorks' previous film The Bad Guys (2022), the inspiration for the film's animation style came from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Akira (1988), giving it a visual style that resembles storybook illustrations. Rather than utilize the more realistic style introduced in Shrek (2001), the team focused more on a painterly style design, to make the film look like a fairy-tale world by using new technology.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish premiered at Lincoln Center in New York City on December 13, 2022, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 21, 2022, after being delayed in the expected release schedule due to restructuring at DreamWorks. The film received critical acclaim, praising its animation, story, action scenes, visual style, themes, voice acting, and humor, with many considering it superior to its direct predecessor, and has grossed over $251 million worldwide on a production budget of $90 million. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and also received a nomination in the same category at 28th Critics' Choice Awards.
THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.
ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON!
FAQ's
WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?
Movie starts at 4:45 PM and 7:00 PM. Early show time of 2:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday only.
WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?
Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 20 minutes prior to show time.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.
WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?
Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.
HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?
Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!
CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?
NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.
WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?
YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.
MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?
Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).
WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States
USD 12.00
