''Cicak Man 2: Planet Hitam'' (English: ''Geckoman 2: Black Planet'') is a film sequel of ''

Cicak Man ''Cicak Man'' (pronounced , Malay: Gecko-Man) is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. Directed by KRU member Yusry Abdul Halim, it is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. Comedian Saiful Apek stars ...

'', released on 11 December 2008 by

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in collaboration with Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd. in

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and

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Utusan Malaysia: Pendekatan Baru Cicak-Man 2
Still directed by

Yusry Abdul Halim KRU was a Malaysian pop boy band formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers, namely Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim'. Apart from revolutionising the Malaysian music scene with their blend of pop ...

with script by the director and Meor Shariman, this action-comedy saw the return of the cast from the first movie and new characters were introduced. The Return Of Professor Klon

Plot

The evil Professor Klon (

Aznil Nawawi Datuk Aznil bin Nawawi (born 6 November 1962), better known as Aznil Nawawi (sometimes he credited as Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil), is a Malaysian TV host. He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards 2005 in Singapor ...

) is back after his previous defeat. This time, not only to overthrow the government and becomes the President of Metrofulus, but also to control the world's supply of fresh water through his ingenious plan: "Black Planet". When our blue planet has only 72 hours before turning black, Cicakman (

Saiful Apek Muhammad Saiful Azam bin Mohamed Yusoff (born 12 May 1969) or better known as Saiful Apek is a comedian of Malaysia. He was once called "Malaysia's No.1 Comedian" during his heyday and also the title of "Sifu" by comedians today. Until today, ...

) comes to the rescue. But much to his surprise as he face his old enemies: Ginger Boys, which has defeated by Cicakman, now return even more powerful into a spiritual form as Ginger Ghosts (Adlin Aman Ramlie &

AC Mizal Dato' Mizal Zaini, known professionally as AC Mizal (born 21 December 1971), is a Malaysian actor, singer, comedian, TV host and former radio presenter. Early life Mizal was born on 21 December 1971 in Johor Bahru, Johor. He is the son of D ...

). In addition, he is now faced with Professor Klon's hired

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: Rrama (

Tamara Bleszynski Tamara Natalia Christina Mayawati Bleszynski (Polish: Tamara Natalia Christina Mayawati Błeszyński), also known as Tamara Bleszynski (Polish: Tamara Błeszyński) (born December 25, 1974) is an Indonesian actress, singer, and model. Bleszynski b ...

), a young lethal assassin who derives pleasure in killing as if it were a pure art form. As the situation starts taking a downward spiral, even a super hero needs help. But the help appears in the most unexpected forms, including Danny ( Yusry Abd Halim) his demised best friend, a powerful feng shui master, Miss Chee (Louisa Chong) and an unlikely party. Apart from his heavy responsibilities to save the world, he also has his own personal dilemmas to address; that is Hairi vs Cicakman. He has to resolve his personal feelings towards Tania (

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), who is seeking the true identity of Cicakman and he also has to choose whether to sacrifice his own life or save Iman (

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), Danny's blind sister.The New Strait Times: More Lizard Adventures

Production

The role as Rrama was offered to

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, which is Yusry KRU's ex-wife, for the ''Cicak Man 2'' sequel. But, she has rejected due to work and her scheduling conflict. The role was later given to popular Indonesian actress,

, to play as one of the main antagonists for the sequel. The shooting that took place in

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, and

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costs 2.5 million

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. The costume used in the sequel is higher in quality than the prequel as well as the price cost MYR50 thousand per set while in the prequel the costume used costs only MYR20 thousand per set.Berita Harian: KRU jamin Cicakman 2 lebih menghiburkan

Cast

as Cicak-Man/Hairi *

as Tania *

as Professor Klon *

as Rrama * Adlin Aman Ramlie as Ginger Ghost 1 *

as Ginger Ghost 2 *

as Iman * Louisa Chong as Miss Chee * Linda Onn as Amarr *

as Danny * Aziz M. Osman as Fulus News boss * Julia Ziegler as Kindergarten teacher * Edry Abdul Halim as Robber 1 * Munir Phyne Ballerz as Robber 2 * Ridzuan Hashim as Abu Bakar *

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as President Ramlan * Azwan Ali as Neighbour 1 * Dee as Neighbour 2 * Harry Boy as Neighbour 3 * Julie Dahlan as Neighbour 4 * Fahrin Ahmad as Cameraman * Hafidzuddin Fadzil as Chief fireman * Nadia Mustafar as Woman at supermarket 1 * Mak Jah as Woman at supermarket 2 * Zack Taipan as Japanese manSinema Malaysia
*

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as Malay man * Karam Singh Walia as Karam Singh Walia

Release

The film was first released at the 13th

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Kosmo: Cicakman 2 di Busan
on 5 October 2008 as world premiere for

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in Asia segment.Berita Harian: Sasaran Sejuta penonton
Other two sessions was held on 7 October at the festival. In

and

, the film had been released on 11 December 2008 with the goal by the producer of a million tickets sold compared to 670 thousand tickets sold for

. The film is expected to be released in

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in January 2009.

Soundtrack

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– Lemah # Pianka – Mau Yang Besar # Tyco – Planet Hitam # Edry – Sumpah Takkan Cari Yang Lain #

Anita Sarawak Ithnaini binti Mohamed Taib (born 23 March 1952), better known by her stage name Anita Sarawak, is a Singaporean singer, actress and talk show host. Early years Anita is the only child of actor and director S. Roomai Noor and actress Siput Saraw ...

– Ular # Flava – Berhenti Mencinta #

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– Jika Tak Kerna Kamu # Yusry &

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– Dibius CintaCicak Man 2 official Site
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References

External links

* * {{Cicakman 2008 films 2000s superhero comedy films 2000s action comedy films Films set in Malaysia Malay-language films Malaysian science fiction films Malaysian superhero films Malaysian sequel films Grand Brilliance films Cathay-Keris Films films KRU Studios films Films shot in Malaysia Films set in Asia 2008 comedy films