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The Tiger's Apprentice is an action-adventure fantasy novel by American author Laurence Yep. It was published in 2003 as the first in The Tiger's Apprentice trilogy. This story inserts ancient Chinese mythology into modern life in San Francisco. The story follows the boy Tom as he becomes the magical apprentice of the tiger Mr. Hu. Together with a band of mythological misfits, their job is to protect the ancient phoenix from Vatten and the Clan of Nine who wish to use its powers for evil. The story explores themes of kindness, loyalty, duty, and bravery. [1] Plot summary [ edit ] Sandra Oh, Michelle Yeoh Join Henry Golding in 'Tiger's Apprentice' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 14 September 2020 . Retrieved 2020-09-14.Tom's grandmother has been teaching him the basics of magic, but he has not been the most attentive of learners. That all changes when Mr. Hu shows up and is revealed to be a talking tiger. Mr. Hu had come to warn Mistress Lee, the Guardian of the Phoenix Egg, but his warning was too late. Mistress Lee gives the Phoenix Egg to Mr. Hu, appointing him the new Guardian, and tells him to protect and teach Tom, to train him for the role.

The main plot points in the first book are expected to carry over into The Tiger’s Apprenticemovie. However, it’s possible that the animated film also introduces some changes from the novel. More movies beyond the first one have not been officially announced yet. The book trilogy also includes Tiger’s Blood, released 2005, and Tiger Magic, released 2006. Where and When To Watch Davig Magee ( Life of Pi), Harry Cripps and Kyle Jarrow worked on the script, which adapts the first book. Tiger’s Blood and Tiger Magic were the other titles in the trilogy that was steeped in the mythology of the Chinese Zodiac. Oh will play Mistral, a friend of the tiger (Golding) who is an exiled dragon now living in San Francisco. Yeoh’s character is unclear.Co byście zrobili, gdyby pewnego dnia stanął w Waszych drzwiach tygrys ubrany w garnitur i oznajmił, że od Was zależą losy świata? Couch, Aaron (September 22, 2023). " 'Smile 2,' 'Mean Girls' Musical Set 2024 Release Dates". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 22, 2023. Paramount has set a Feb. 10, 2023, release date for the feature. Jane Startz and Sandra Rabins are producing, with Raman Hui and Kane Lee. Alex Loots is co-producing.