PR.qxd

to the talismans, but Shendu tells her that he no longer

desires them. Jade protectively guards the book: he cannot

have THIS, yet she requires his aid.

While Shendu tries to persuade Jade to let him hold the

book so he might better “translate” some choice ancient

spells for her, we see Jackie—DRESSED AS A SHADOWKHAN—

carefully making his way through the facility. After

some fun comedy beats as nice-guy Jackie tries to blend

in with the sinister Shadowkhan, our hero gets within

splashing distance of Queen Jade, Shendu spots him at the

last moment and alerts her (only so he can divert her and

grab the book).

Our FINALE SET PIECE unfolds as Jackie jumps, dodges, swings,

climbs, and fights for his life against Jade’s ARMY OF

SHADOWKHAN—all the while trying NOT to spill the potion.

Ultimately though, the Shadowkhan capture Jackie and his

vial of potion <SHATTERS> on the floor. Shendu encourages

Jade to destroy Jackie (if he can’t have the book, he can

at least destroy his nemesis who would USE the book against

him and all demons), but our hero makes a final plea to Jade

... and a TEAR wells in the Queen’s eye as his words gets

148 Animation Writing and Development