For more videos related to this film, check out our curated playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfQnigF_xmZE7HC43tvN5SviR4CG2GNH- The Emperor’s New Groove (78 min) Synopsis: In a mythical mountain kingdom, arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry adviser—the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco’s only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Kuzco’s “perfect world” becomes a perfect mess as this most unlikely duo must deal with hair-raising dangers, wild comic predicaments, and, most horrifying of all, each other as they race to return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma (aided by her muscle-bound manservant, Kronk) tracks them down and finishes them off. Ultimately, Kuzco’s budding friendship with Pacha teaches this royal pain to see his world in a different way. Cast: David Spade (Kuzco), John Goodman (Pacha), Eartha Kitt (Yzma), Patrick Warburton (Kronk), Wendie Malick (Chicha) Songs: “Perfect World,” “My Funny Friend and Me” Directed by Mark Dindal Released on December 15, 2000. US Home Media Releases: May 1, 2001 (VHS/DVD); October 18, 2005 (DVD); June 11, 2013 (BR); Trivia: • Frames: 112,320 • With a score by John Debney and songs by Sting and David Hartley. • Work started on a project with a very different version of the story, and the title Kingdom of the Sun, in 1994. In 1998, the story was completely revamped, maintaining only two of the main comedic characters and a few elements from the original treatment. • The song “My Funny Friend and Me” was nominated for an Academy Award. The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” This video and the “Animation Compendia” YouTube channel in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyrighted holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above.