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Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (also known as Kung Fu Panda: The Series or simply Legends of Awesomeness) is a television series developed by Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation. According to executive producer Peter Hastings, it is a continuation of the first film.

The show was originally expected to air in the fall of 2010; but since then, the show's official premiere date had been pushed back numerous times. It premiered worldwide on November 7th, 2011 with the airing of the episode, "Sticky Situation".

Contents 1 Plot 1.1 Synopsis 1.2 Episodes 1.2.1 Season 1 1.2.2 Season 2 2 Voice cast 2.1 Main cast 2.2 Guest cast 3 Production 3.1 Opening theme 3.1.1 Lyrics 4 Reception 4.1 Critical 4.2 Awards and nominations 5 Trivia 6 Gallery 6.1 Images 6.2 Videos 7 References 8 External links

PlotEdit

SynopsisEdit

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."^[1]

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."^[2]

EpisodesEdit

Main article: Category:Episodes

Season 1Edit

Episode 1: Scorpion's Sting Episode 2: The Princess and the Po Episode 3: Sticky Situation Episode 4: Chain Reaction Episode 5: Fluttering Finger Mindslip Episode 6: Good Croc, Bad Croc Episode 7: Hometown Hero Episode 8: Jailhouse Panda Episode 9: Owl Be Back Episode 10: Bad Po Episode 11: Sight for Sore Eyes Episode 12: Rhino's Revenge Episode 13: Master Ping

Episode 14: Ghost of Oogway Episode 15: The Kung Fu Kid Episode 16: Ladies of the Shade Episode 17: Big Bro Po Episode 18: Po Fans Out Episode 19: Challenge Day Episode 20: My Favorite Yao Episode 21: In With the Old Episode 22: Has-been Hero Episode 23: Love Stings Episode 24: Hall of Lame Episode 25: Father Crime Episode 26: Monkey in the Middle

Season 2Edit

Episode 1: Kung Fu Day Care Episode 2: The Most Dangerous Po[3] Episode 3: Crane on a Wire[3] Episode 4: Shifu's Back[3] Episode 5: The Midnight Stranger[3] Episode 6: The Break Up[3]

Episode 7: The Maltese Mantis[4] Episode 8: Tigress Tale[4] Episode 9: Kung Shoes[4] Episode 10: Quilin Time[4] Episode 11: The Po Who Cried Ghost[4]

One episode, Training Session 4^[5], has been confirmed, but the episode number is unknown.

Voice castEdit

Main castEdit

• Mick Wingert reprises his role as Po^[6] / Zeng / Good Po / Bad Po / Additional Voices
• Fred Tatasciore reprises his role as Shifu^[6] / Gah-ri / Mongolian Fist Demon / Mayor Pig / Bao / Additional Voices
• Kari Wahlgren reprises her role as Tigress^[6] / Mei Li / Mrs. Yoon / Lam / Fang (first time) / Han / Additional Voices
• James Sie reprises his role as Monkey^[6] / Chao / Wu Kong / Additional Voices
• Amir Talai reprises his role as Crane^[6] / Additional Voices
• Lucy Liu reprises her role as Viper^[6][7]
• Max Koch reprises his role as Mantis^[6] / Additional Voices
• James Hong continues his role as Mr. Ping^[6]

Guest castEdit

Ava Acres[8] voices Zan Pamela Adlon voices Fang (second time) Diedrich Bader voices Hundun Maria Bamford voices Chen Jeff Bennett voices Tong Fo Danny Cooksey voices Peng Jim Cummings voices Lidong John DiMaggio voices Fung / Additional Voices Peter Hastings voices Mr. Liu / Muh Lin Simon Helberg voices Bian Zao Amy Hill voices Su / Mrs. Gow April Hong voices Hao Toby Huss voices Mr. Yeung John Kassir voices Sai So Randall Duk Kim voices Oogway

Wayne Knight voices Jong / Jong's son David Koechner voices Dosu Wendie Malick voices Fenghuang Malcolm McDowell[9] voices Shirong Rob Paulsen voices Han Sr. Lynn Milgrim voices Scorpion Kevin Michael Richardson voices Temutai / Jing Mei / Additional Voices Stephen Root voices Junjie Paul Rugg voices Yao Wallace Shawn voices Taotie Lauren Tom voices Bai Li / Song Jim Ward voices Kwan Gary Anthony Williams voices Lao / Tsao

ProductionEdit

Nickelodeon had stated that they had "big plans for the [show]"^[10], giving the series an additional twenty-six episodes, bringing the total to fifty-two.^[11] These were made at Dreamworks Animation SKG 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. The show features Po in the lead role. 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.^[12]

There is also a soundtrack in development for the series being done by the Track Team^[13], who are known for composing the score for Avatar: The Last Airbender.^[14] In addition, Sifu Kisu will be the martial arts consultant for the show as he was on the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.^[15]

Some of the show's progress 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, with Po as the lead singer. ^[16]

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.^[17]

On July 23rd, an exclusive sneak peek of the series was shown at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.^[18] The show's producers and a few select voice cast members were present at the panel; such include Mick Wingert (the new voice of Po), James Hong (the returning voice of Mr. Ping), and John DiMaggio (the voice of new character Fung). Also during the event, Nickelodeon previewed one of the show's new episodes, as well as some uncompleted footage.^[19] Additional highlights and details from the event have yet to be released. On September 19th, 2011, the first sneak preview episode was shown on Nickelodeon.^[20] Another additional sneak peek episode was released on the DVD / Blu-ray release for Kung Fu Panda 2.^[21]

Opening themeEdit

The show's main title theme is played at the beginning of its episodes. It was written and composed by Peter Hastings (the show's writer and executive producer), and is performed by Jeremy Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn from the Track Team. The lyrics are sung by Po (recorded from his voice actor, Mick Wingert).

LyricsEdit

Hear the legends of the Kung Fu Panda!

Raised in a noodle shop, never seekin' glory or fame,

He climbed a mountain top and earned the Dragon Warrior name.

Ooh! Ahh! Yaa!

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! Yaa!

Kung Fu Panda!

Legends of Awesomeness.

[Po: Sweet!]

ReceptionEdit

CriticalEdit

The show 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."^[22]

Kevin McFarland of The AV Club said that the show "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.^[23]

Awards and nominationsEdit

Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Outcome
39th Annie Awards	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
39th Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Children's Animated Program	Peter Hastings Cheryl Holliday Bret Haaland Randy Dormans Dean Hoff Andrew Huebner	Pending
	Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program	James Hong	Pending
	Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation	Joel Fajnor	Won
	Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special	Meredith Layne Sarah Noonan	Pending
	Outstanding Direction in an Animated Program	Gabe Swarr Jim Schumann Mike Mullen Juan Meza-Leon Peter Hastings	Pending
	Outstanding Writing in Animation	Doug Langdale Kevin Seccia Peter Hastings Cheryl Holliday Scott Kreamer	Pending
	Outstanding Sound Mixing — Animation	Justin Brinsfield Matt Corey Thomas J. Maydeck	Pending
	Outstanding Sound Editing — Animation	Joe Pizzulo Jeremy Zuckerman Benjamin Wynn Rob McIntryre Anna Adams Jason Stiff Molly Minus Matt Hall Andrew Ing Roberto Dominguez Alegria	Pending
2012 Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Cartoon		Nominated

TriviaEdit

• This is 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.^[10]
• This is Nickelodeon's first animated series since Avatar: The Last Airbender to normally use half-hour long episodes.
• While James Hong and Lucy Liu reprise their roles from the films for the series, some of the show's other voice actors reprise their roles from the Kung Fu Panda video games.^[24]
• The animation of the show is not as smooth as the two movies or shorts, and some of the characters coloring is wrong, such as Tigress's eyelids colored in black and Po's nose being brown instead of black.

GalleryEdit

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ReferencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Official site
• Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness at the Internet Movie Database
• Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness at TV.com

Kung Fu Panda franchise
Media Feature films Kung Fu Panda  •  Kung Fu Panda 2 Shorts / Specials Secrets of the Furious Five  •  Kung Fu Panda Holiday  •  Secrets of the Masters TV Series Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Video games Kung Fu Panda: The Game  •  Legendary Warriors  •  Kung Fu Panda 2: The Game Books The Art of Kung Fu Panda  •  The Art of Kung Fu Panda II  •  Art of Balance  •  Kung Fu Panda Comic #1  •  Kung Fu Panda Comic #2  •  Kung Fu Panda Comic #3  •  Kung Fu Panda Comic #4
Characters Main Characters Po  •  Master Shifu  •  Tai Lung  •  Master Oogway Furious Five Master Tigress  •  Master Crane  •  Master Monkey  •  Master Viper  •  Master Mantis Other Characters Mr. Ping  •  Zeng  •  Commander Vachir
Cast Main Characters Jack Black  •  Dustin Hoffman  •  Ian McShane  •  Randall Duk Kim Furious Five Angelina Jolie  •  David Cross  •  Jackie Chan  •  Lucy Liu  •  Seth Rogen Other Characters James Hong  •  Dan Fogler  •  Michael Clarke Duncan