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Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (also called simply Legends of Awesomeness) is a television series produced by Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation. It is a rough continuation of the first film[1] that stars franchise protagonist Po on his adventures as the Dragon Warrior in the Valley of Peace.

The series premiered on September 19, 2011 with a special preview of "Scorpion's Sting", and then began airing regularly on November 7 with "Sticky Situation". Through several reschedules and air-ceases, the show concluded airing in the U.S. on June 29, 2016 with two-part special "Emperors Rule". Nicktoons continues to air re-runs.

It has been nominated for several awards, winning in categories such as "Best Editing", "Best Sound Mixing", and "Outstanding Children's Animated Program."

Plot[]

Synopsis[]

From DreamWorks Animation:

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness television series debuts on Nickelodeon in November 2011 in the U.S. The all-new series based on DreamWork[s'] Kung Fu Panda franchise chronicles the continuing adventures of Po — the energetic, enthusiastic and always hungry panda. Filled with comedy, action and adventure, the show also features Master Shifu and the Furious Five: Tigress, Mantis, Crane, Monkey and Viper — who aid Po in his quest to protect the Valley of Peace from emerging threats and fierce new villains.[2]

From Nick Animation Careers:

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness tells the continuing adventures of Po as he trains, protects, fights, teaches, learns, stumbles, talks too much, and geeks out as the newest hero in the Valley of Peace. Now living in the barracks with the Furious Five, Po will have to take on his many new responsibilities, his many new adversaries, and his many old pounds in the continuing adventures of the Dragon Warrior. And kick some serious boo-tay. Yeah, that goes without saying. For being the Dragon Warrior is not a destination, it's a journey. Unfortunately for Po, most of that journey is uphill.[3]

Episodes[]

Main article: Category:Legends of Awesomeness episodes
Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates)
Season premiere Season finale
1 26 November 7, 2011 April 5, 2012
2 26 April 6, 2012 June 21, 2013
3 28 June 24, 2013 June 29, 2016

Season 1 (2011–2012)[]

Legends of Awesomeness Season 1 episodes
# No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code
1 1 "Scorpion's Sting" Jim Schumann Doug Langdale Sep. 19, 2011 101
2 2 "The Princess and the Po" Jim Schumann Doug Langdale Oct. 21, 2011 103
3 3 "Sticky Situation" Gabe Swarr Scott Kreamer Nov. 7, 2011 102
4 4 "Chain Reaction" Michael Mullen Kevin Seccia Nov. 8, 2011 104
5 5 "Fluttering Finger Mindslip" Jim Schumann Jessica Gao Nov. 9, 2011 105
6 6 "Good Croc, Bad Croc" Michael Mullen Scott Kreamer Nov. 10, 2011 111
7 7 "Hometown Hero" Juan Meza-Leon Kevin Seccia Nov. 11, 2011 109
8 8 "Jailhouse Panda" Michael Mullen Doug Landgale, Jon Ross Nov. 18, 2011 117
9 9 "Owl Be Back" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Nov. 26, 2011 107
10 10 "Bad Po" Luther McLaurin, Jim Schumann Jon Ross Nov. 26, 2011 113
11 11 "Sight for Sore Eyes" Juan Meza-Leon Doug Langdale Nov. 27, 2011 108
12 12 "Rhino's Revenge" Michael Mullen Scott Kreamer Nov. 27, 2011 106
13 13 "Master Ping" Michael Mullen Paul Rugg Nov. 28, 2011 119
14 14 "Ghost of Oogway" Lane Lueras, Luther McLaurin Kevin Seccia Nov. 29, 2011 120
15 15 "The Kung Fu Kid" Juan Meza-Leon Scott Kreamer Nov. 30, 2011 122
16 16 "Ladies of the Shade" Michael Mullen Joshua Hamilton Dec. 1, 2011 123
17 17 "Big Bro Po" Lane Lueras Doug Langdale Dec. 2, 2011 118
18 18 "Po Fans Out" Juan Meza-Leon Kevin Seccia Dec. 9, 2011 112
19 19 "Challenge Day" Jim Schumann Scott Kreamer Dec. 16, 2011 110
20 20 "My Favorite Yao" Luther McLaurin Joshua Hamilton Dec. 30, 2011 114
21 21 "In With the Old" Michael Mullen Kevin Seccia Jan. 16, 2012 124
22 22 "Has-been Hero" Gabe Swarr Kevin Seccia Mar. 31, 2012 126
23 23 "Love Stings" Juan Meza-Leon Joshua Hamilton Apr. 2, 2012 115
24 24 "Hall of Lame" Juan Meza-Leon Kevin Seccia Apr. 3, 2012 116
25 25 "Father Crime" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Apr. 4, 2012 121
26 26 "Monkey in the Middle" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Apr. 5, 2012 125

Season 2 (2012–2013)[]

Legends of Awesomeness Season 2 episodes
# No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code
27 1 "Kung Fu Day Care" Juan Meza-Leon Doug Langdale Apr. 6, 2012 201
28 2 "Royal Pain" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Sep. 26, 2012 214
29 3 "The Most Dangerous Po" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Oct. 13, 2012 203
30 4 "The Po Who Cried Ghost" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Oct. 27, 2012 207
31 5 "Kung Shoes" Lane Lueras Doug Langdale Nov. 3, 2012 209
32 6 "Bosom Enemies" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Nov. 10, 2012 215
33 7 "Enter the Dragon (Part 1)" Aaron Hammersley, Michael Mullen Scott Kreamer, Peter Hastings Nov. 12, 2012 220
34 8 "Enter the Dragon (Part 2)" Aaron Hammersley, Michael Mullen Scott Kreamer, Peter Hastings Nov. 12, 2012 221
35 9 "Master and the Panda" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Nov. 24, 2012 212
36 10 "Present Tense" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Dec. 8, 2012 213
37 11 "Shifu's Back" Michael Mullen Paul Rugg Jan. 14, 2013 205
38 12 "Terror Cotta" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Jan. 15, 2013 225
39 13 "The Spirit Orbs of Master Ding" Lane Lueras Tom Sheppard Jan. 16, 2013 226
40 14 "The Maltese Mantis" Michael Mullen Paul Rugg Jan. 17, 2013 202
41 15 "Invitation Only" Michael Mullen Paul Rugg Jan. 18, 2013 217
42 16 "The Midnight Stranger" Juan Meza-Leon Doug Langdale Jan. 20, 2013 206
43 17 "Shoot the Messenger" Lane Lueras Kevin Campbell Jan. 22, 2013 219
44 18 "A Tigress Tale" Juan Meza-Leon, Gabe Swarr Paul Rugg Jan. 23, 2013 211
45 19 "Crane on a Wire" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Jan. 24, 2013 204
46 20 "The Secret Museum of Kung Fu" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Jan. 25, 2013 224
47 21 "Bride of Po" Michael Mullen Tom Sheppard Feb. 14, 2013 303
48 22 "Five is Enough" Aaron Hammersley Gene Grillo Jun. 17, 2013 301
49 23 "Mama Told Me not to Kung Fu" Lane Lueras Doug Langdale Jun. 18, 2013 222
50 24 "Secret Admirer" Gabe Swarr, Aaron Hammersley Katie Mattila Jun. 19, 2013 216
51 25 "Qilin Time" Juan Meza-Leon Paul Rugg Jun. 20, 2013 210
52 26 "Huge" Aaron Hammersley Gene Grillo Jun. 21, 2013 223

Season 3 (2013–2016)[]

Legends of Awesomeness Season 3 episodes
# No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code
53 1 "Shifu's Ex" Aaron Hammersley Gene Grillo Jun. 24, 2013 218
54 2 "War of the Noodles" Lane Lueras Doug Langdale Jun. 25, 2013 305
55 3 "The Break Up" Lane Lueras Katie Mattila Jun. 26, 2013 208
56 4 "Mind Over Manners" Aaron Hammersley Kevin Campbell Jun. 27, 2013 304
57 5 "A Thousand and Twenty Questions" Lane Lueras Brandon Sawyer Jun. 28, 2013 302
58 6 "The Way of the Prawn" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Jul. 1, 2013 306
59 7 "Mouth Off" Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale Jul. 2, 2013 307
60 8 "Serpent's Tooth" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Jul. 3, 2013 308
61 9 "The Goosefather" Michael Mullen Katie Mattila Jan. 11, 2014 309
62 10 "Po Picks a Pocket" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Jan. 26, 2014 310
63 11 "Croc You Like a Hurricane" Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale Feb. 2, 2014 311
64 12 "Crazy Little Ling Called Love" Aaron Hammersley, Luther McLaurin Doug Langdale Feb. 9, 2014 319
65 13 "Kung Fu Club" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Feb. 16, 2014 314
66 14 "The Hunger Game" Michael Mullen John P. McCann Feb. 23, 2014 315
67 15 "A Stitch in Time" Aaron Hammersley, Luther McLaurin Doug Langdale Mar. 2, 2014 316
68 16 "Eternal Chord" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Jun. 8, 2014 317
69 17 "Apocalypse Yao" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Jun. 15, 2014 318
70 18 "The Real Dragon Warrior" Lane Lueras Allan Rice Jun. 22, 2014 320
71 19 "Youth in Re-Volt" Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale Feb. 15, 2016 322
72 20 "Forsaken and Furious" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Feb. 16, 2016 326
73 21 "Po the Croc" Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale Feb. 17, 2016 328
74 22 "Camp Ping" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Feb. 18, 2016 327
75 23 "Goose Chase" Michael Mullen Doug Langdale Feb. 19, 2016 324
76 24 "The First Five" Michael Mullen Gene Grillo Jun. 8, 2016 321
77 25 "See No Weevil" Lane Lueras Gene Grillo Jun. 15, 2016 323
78 26 "Face Full of Fear" Aaron Hammersley Allan Rice Jun. 22, 2016 325
79 27 "Emperors Rule (Part 1)" Michael Mullen, Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale, Gene Grillo Jun. 29, 2016 312
80 28 "Emperors Rule (Part 2)" Michael Mullen, Aaron Hammersley Doug Langdale, Gene Grillo Jun. 29, 2016 313

Voice cast[]

Main cast[]

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The show's main heroes: Po and the Furious Five

Guest cast[]

*Organized alphabetically by last name.

Production[]

LOAfall

The show's official logo and cast

Nickelodeon stated that they had "big plans for the [show]"[6], giving the series an additional twenty-six episodes before its official premiere.[7] Episodes were made at DreamWorks Animation using the same computer-generated process as the original film, as well as applying 2D-animated sequences in the same style as seen in both of the films. An intern at Nickelodeon Animation Studios visited the show's recording studio and later blogged that it seemed like the episodes were not written solely for comedic value, but instead had a story-based plot similar to the films.[8]

Loapromotion

Promotional image featuring the main cast

Some of the show's progress was previewed at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, featuring fully voiced-over scenes from animated storyboards and finished animation (2D "dream sequence" animation and 3D CGI animation). In addition, the preview displayed the show's completed main title sequence, including the show's new theme song.[9]

The show also took part in Nickelodeon's revamp to their cartoon season on television. As an early promotion, Po was featured in a Nickelodeon bumper with all the characters of the shows set to premiere (or were renewed) in 2011.[10]

Po-legends

Promotional poster for the show

On July 23, an exclusive sneak peek of the series was shown at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.[11] The show's producers and a few select voice cast members were present at the panel, including Mick Wingert (voice of Po), James Hong (voice of Mr. Ping), and John DiMaggio (voice of Fung). During the event, Nickelodeon previewed one of the show's new episodes, as well as some uncompleted footage.

Music[]

The soundtrack for the series was done by the Track Team, who are known for composing the score for Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Opening theme[]

The show's main title theme was written and composed by show writer and executive producer Peter Hastings, and is performed by Jeremy Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn from the Track Team. It is sung by Po's voice actor Mick Wingert.

Lyrics[]

Hear the legends of the Kung Fu Panda!

[Scat singing]

Raised in a noodle shop, never seekin' glory or fame
He climbed a mountain top and earned the Dragon Warrior name!

Ooh! Ahh! Yah!
Kung Fu Panda!

Master Shifu saw the warrior blossom
And master the skills of bodacious and awesome!

Kung Fu Panda!
[Echo: Kung Fu Panda!]

He lives and he trains and he fights with the Furious Five
Protect the Valley somethin'-somethin'-somethin'-somethin' alive!

Ooh! Ahh! Ooh!
Kung Fu Panda!
Legends of Awesomeness.

[Po: Sweet!]

Tracks[]

Release[]

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On September 19, 2011, the first sneak preview episode was shown on Nickelodeon.

Reception[]

Critical[]

The series has received fairly positive to mixed reviews. Mary McNamara of Los Angeles Times called it "a show that won't drive every adult in earshot absolutely crazy. And these days, that's saying something."[12]

Kevin McFarland of The AV Club said that the series "rips out the elements that made the original film such a surprise, leaving behind a derivative, cliché-laden children's show that recycles moral platitudes adequately but is otherwise indistinguishable from countless other programs", "isn't a show that's aiming to be cutting edge or original, just mildly entertaining, which it is.", and "this isn't going to harm any kids, but it's not going to impress them either." Then finished with giving the show with a C score.[13]

Entertainment Weekly editor Abby West commented on the EW.com website that "The themes of family and acceptance are strong, but the show adds in a whole host of silly characters not in the movies, with voices your child will love to imitate."[14]

Accolades[]

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result
2012 39th Annie Awards[15] Best Animated Television Production — Children Nominated
Character Animation in a Television Production Micheal Franceschi
Directing in a Television Production Gabe Swarr
Editing in a Television Production Hugo Morales
Davrick Waltjen
Adam Arnold
Otto Ferrene
2012 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Cartoon Nominated
39th Daytime Emmy Awards[16] Outstanding Children's Animated Program Peter Hastings
Cheryl Holliday
Bret Haaland
Randy Dormans
Dean Hoff
Andrew Huebner
Nominated
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program James Hong Nominated
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation Joel Fajnor Won
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special Meredith Layne
Sarah Noonan
Won
Outstanding Direction in an Animated Program Gabe Swarr
Jim Schumann
Mike Mullen
Juan Meza-Leon
Peter Hastings
Nominated
Outstanding Writing in Animation Doug Langdale
Kevin Seccia
Peter Hastings
Cheryl Holliday
Scott Kreamer
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing — Animation Justin Brinsfield
Matt Corey
Thomas J. Maydeck
Won
Outstanding Sound Editing — Animation Joe Pizzulo
Jeremy Zuckerman
Benjamin Wynn
Rob McIntyre
Anna Adams
Jason Stiff
Molly Minus
Matt Hall
Andrew Ing
Roberto Dominguez Alegria
Won
BAFTA Children's Awards[17] International Television DreamWorks Animation / Nickelodeon UK Nominated
2013 40th Annie Awards[18] Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production Ryan Kramer
Paul Linsley
Kenji Ono
Le Tang
Alice Herring
Michael Mullen
Aaron Hammersley
("Enter the Dragon")
Nominated
Writing in an Animated Television Production Doug Langdale
("Kung Fu Day Care")
Nominated
Editorial in an Animated Television Production Hugo Morales
Adam Arnold
Davrick Waeden
Otto Ferraye
("Monkey in the Middle")
Nominated
Hugo Morales
Adam Arnold
Davrick Waeden
Otto Ferraye
("Enter the Dragon")
Won
40th Daytime Emmy Awards[19] Outstanding Children's Animated Program Peter Hastings
Bret Haaland
Randy Dormans
Andrew Huebner
Won
Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program Gabe Swarr
Michael Mullen
Lane Lueras
Juan Meza-Leon
Peter Hastings
Nominated
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation Joel Fajnor ("Kung Fu Day Care") Nominated
Bill Dely ("Kung Shoes") Nominated
Outstanding Writing in Animation Peter Hastings
Doug Langdale
Gene Grillo
Paul Rugg
Kevin Seccia
Scott Kreamer
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing — Animation Joe Pizzulo
Gary Falcone
Jeremy Zukerman
Benjamin Wynn
Rob McIntyre
Anna Adams
Marc Schmidt
Andrew Ing
Jessey Drake
Roberto Dominguez Alegira
Cynthia Merrill
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing — Animation Justin Brinsfield
Thomas J Maydeck
Rob McIntyre
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards[20] Outstanding Animated Program Episode: "Enter the Dragon" Nominated

Home media[]

See Category:Legends of Awesomeness DVDs
KFPLOADVDCover-art

DVD cover art of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad Croc

A three-volume collection of DVD compilations was released by Fox Home Entertainment, with each volume featuring seven episodes from the show and a code to various game apps by Nickelodeon that unlocked power-ups and exclusive downloads. The collection was originally supposed to contain eight volumes,[21] but only three were ever released.

The first volume, titled Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad Croc, was released on June 18, 2013; the second, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Scorpion Sting, was released on October 15, 2013; and the third, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - The Midnight Stranger, was released on March 11, 2014.

Trivia[]

  • The series was Nickelodeon's second DreamWorks deal, with the first being The Penguins of Madagascar.
  • Like The Penguins of Madagascar, the series was given a second season before premiering.[6]
  • The series was Nickelodeon's first animated series since Avatar: The Last Airbender to normally use half-hour long episodes.
  • The series was originally scheduled to air in 2010, but it was later pushed back to 2011.[22]
  • While James Hong, Lucy Liu, and Randall Duk Kim reprised their roles from the films for the series, some of the show's other voice actors reprised their roles from the video games.[23]
  • Sifu Kisu was the martial arts consultant for the series, who was notably involved in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Gallery[]

Promos[]

Screenshots[]

Concept art[]

Videos[]

References[]

  1. Animation Magazine - "Kung Fu Panda Proves His Chops on Nick" by Ramin Zahed. Published October 7, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  2. Retrieved on October 7, 2011 from an older version of DreamWorksAnimation.com
  3. Retrieved from an older version of the Nickelodeon Animation Studios website.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Internet Movie Database Full cast and crew for Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness at the Internet Movie Database
  5. PR Newswire - "Megahit Martial Arts Panda is Back as Nickelodeon and Dreamworks Animation Premiere Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness..." by Nickelodeon. Published & retrieved October 25, 2011.
  6. 6.0 6.1 ToonBarn.com - "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness chops Nickelodeon". Author unknown. Publish date unknown. Retrieval date unspecified.
  7. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine NickUtopia.com - "Nickelodeon 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'" via the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. Archived April 11, 2011. Originally published April 1, 2011. Retrieval date unspecified.
  8. Severin's Sketch Blog - "Kung Fu Panda Recording"
  9. The YouTube video that featured these contents has been removed on copyright grounds.
  10. ToonBarn.com - "Nickelodeon asks: Are you ready? ... Kung-Fu Panda". Author unknown. Publish date unknown. Retrieval date unspecified.
  11. MovieWeb.com - "Friday Comic-Con Schedule" by B. Alan Orange. Published July 8, 2011. Retrieval date unspecified.
  12. LATimes.com - "Television review: 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'" by Mary McNamara. Published November 7, 2011. Retrieval date unspecified.
  13. AVClub.com - "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" by Kevin McFarland. Published November 7, 2011. Retrieval date unspecified.
  14. EW.com - TV Review: Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness by EW Staff. Published July 31, 2012. Retrieval date unspecified.
  15. CartoonBrew.com - "'Rango' tops Annie Award Winners" by Jerry Beck. Published February 4, 2012. Retrieval date unspecified.
  16. "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award Nominations" (PDF)
  17. BAFTA Awards - "2012 Children's International"
  18. AnnieAwards.org - "Annie Awards Nominees"
  19. EmmyOnline.tv - "The Nation Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF)
  20. Emmys.com - "Outstanding Animated Program" (PDF)
  21. Revealed from the DVD collection trailer.
  22. The New York Times - "‘Kung Fu Panda’ to Become a Series on Nickelodeon" by Brooks Barnes. Published May 13, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  23. Internet Movie Database Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness at the Internet Movie Database

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