Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam (Cicakman 2 - Black Planet) is a film sequel of Cicak-Man that will be released in 11 December 2008 by KRU Studios with collaboration with Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd.
Still directed by Yusry Abdul Halim with script by the director and Meor Shariman, this action-comedy will see the return of the cast from the first movie and new characters will be introduced.
StoryThe evil Professor Klon (Aznil Nawawi) is back. This time, not only to overthrow the government and become 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) comes to rescue.
But much to his surprise he face his old enemies; Ginger Boys, who return even more powerful as spiritual form as Ginger Ghosts (Adlin Aman Ramlie & AC Mizal). In addition, he is now faced with Professor Klon's hired assassin; Rrama (Tamara Bleszynski), an 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 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 Fasha Sandha), who is seeking the true identity of Cicakman and he also has to choose whether to sacrifice his own life or save Iman (Sharifah Amani), Danny's blind sister.
Production
The shooting that took place in Penang, Gua Tempurung, Kampar, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, and Kuala Lumpur costs 2.5 million Ringgit. The costume used in the sequel is higher in quality than the prequel as well as the price cost RM 50 thousand per set while in the prequel the costume used costs only RM 20 thousand per set.
Cast
Saiful Apek as Cicak-Man/Hairi
Fasha Sandha as Tania
Aznil Nawawi as Profesor Klon
Tamara Bleszynski as Rrama
Adlin Aman Ramlie as Ginger Ghost 1
AC Mizal as Ginger Ghost 2
Sharifah Amani as Iman
Louisa Chong as Miss Chee
Linda Onn as Amarr
Yusry Abdul Halim 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 Bakar
Jalaluddin Hassan as President Ramlan
Azwan Ali as Neighbour 1
Dee as Neighbour 2
Julie Dahlan as Neighbour 3
Fahrin Ahmad as Cameraman
Hafidzuddin Fazil as Chief fireman
Nadia Mustafar as Woman at supermarket 1
Mak Jah as Woman at supermarket 1
Zack Taipan as Japanese guy
ReleaseThe film was first released at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival on October 5, 2008 as world premiere for superheroes in Asia segment. Other two sessions was held on October 7 at the festival. In Malaysia, the film will be released on 11 December 2008 with the goal by the producer of a million tickets sold compared to 670 thousand tickets sold for Cicak Man.
Soundtrack
Dafi - Lemah
Pianka - Mau Yang Besar
Tyco - Planet Hitam
Edry - Sumpah Takkan Cari Yang Lain
Anita Sarawak - Ular
Flava - Berhenti Mencinta
Adam - Jika Tak Kerna Kamu
Yusry & Melly Goeslaw - Dibius Cinta
‘Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam’ Official Trailer
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