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Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | |
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Genre | Comedy Action/Adventure Martial arts Fantasy |
Developed by | Peter Hastings |
Voices of | Mick Wingert Fred Tatasciore Kari Wahlgren Amir Talai Lucy Liu James Sie Max Koch James Hong |
Theme music composer | Jeremy Zuckerman Benjamin Wynn |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 60 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Peter Hastings Cheryl Holliday (season 1) Bret Haaland (season 2-present) |
Producers | Andrew Huebner Dean Hoff (season 1) |
Running time | approx. 23 minutes |
Production companies | DreamWorks Animation Nickelodeon Productions |
Original release | |
Network | Nickelodeon |
Release | September 19, 2011 present | –
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness is an American computer-animated television series spun-off from the Kung Fu Panda films. It takes place between the two films showing Po's training to becoming a successful Dragon Warrior. The series was originally set to air on Nickelodeon in 2010, but it was pushed back to 2011 instead. Over 52 episodes have been produced or ordered,[1] with a third season also confirmed.[2] Two special previews were aired on September 19 and October 21, 2011 and it officially premiered on November 7, 2011.[3]
Synopsis
Po and the Furious Five defend the Valley of Peace from villains of different kinds. All the while, Po makes mistakes, learns lessons, learns more about the history of kung fu, and meets other famous kung fu Masters.
Characters
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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First aired | Last aired | Network | |||
1 | 26 | September 19, 2011 | April 5, 2012 | Nickelodeon | |
2 | 26 | April 6, 2012 | June 21, 2013 | ||
3 | 28 | 18 | June 24, 2013 | June 22, 2014 | |
10 | February 15, 2016 | June 29, 2016[note 1] | Nicktoons |
Principal voice actors
- James Hong - Mr. Ping
- Max Koch - Mantis,[3] Jong's Water Buffalo Guards, Croc Bandit in Wig, Cheen-Gwan
- Lucy Liu - Viper[3]
- James Sie - Monkey,[3] Jong's Catapult Guard, Master Chao, Wu Kong
- Amir Talai - Crane,[3] Male Goose
- Fred Tatasciore - Shifu,[3] Gah-ri, Croc Bandit, Qidan Warrior, Jong's Rhino Guards, Bao, Mongolian Fist Demon, Duck Villager, Elderly Goat, Mayor Pig, Villagers, Jiangshi, Can-Shoo
- Kari Wahlgren - Tigress,[3] Mei Li, Mrs. Yoon, Lam, Fang (1st Time), Villagers, Twins, Han
- Mick Wingert - Po,[3] Zeng, Bad Po, Kid, Pig Villager, Villagers, Shao, Qilin, Ying
Additional voices
- Ava Acres - Zan[4]
- Pamela Adlon - Fang (2nd Time)[4]
- Diedrich Bader - Hundun[4]
- Maria Bamford - Chen, Female Pig, Goat Woman, Lu-Shi[4]
- Jeff Bennett - Tong Fo[4]
- Susanne Blakeslee - Mei Ling
- Clancy Brown - Pai Mei
- Danny Cooksey - Peng[4]
- Jim Cummings - Lidong[4]
- Tim Dadabo - Shengqi
- John DiMaggio - Fung, Croc Bandit[4]
- R. Lee Ermey - General Tsin[4]
- Peter Hastings - Apple Cart Duck, Vendor, Imperial Sculptor, Attendant, Mr. Liu, Mun Lin, Painter, Official, Master Prawn[4]
- Simon Helberg - Bian Zao[4]
- Amy Hill - Su, Mrs. Gow[4]
- April Hong - Hao Ming[4]
- Toby Huss - Mr. Yeung, Snow Leopard[4]
- Ken Jeong - Superintendent Woo
- John Kassir - Sai So[4]
- Randall Duk Kim - Oogway[4]
- Wayne Knight - Jong, Jong's Son[4]
- David Koechner - Dosu[4]
- Maurice LaMarche - Heilang[4]
- Tress MacNeille - Wupo, Lupo
- Wendie Malick - Fenghuang[5]
- Christopher McDonald - Undertaker
- Kevin McDonald - Lu Kang
- Malcolm McDowell - Shirong[6]
- Jim Meskimen - Meng Tao, Master Kweng
- Lynn Milgrim - Scorpion[4]
- Alfred Molina - Ke-Pa[4]
- Michael Mullen - Superintendent Chang
- Laraine Newman - Yan Fan[4]
- Rob Paulsen - Han Sr.[4]
- Dannah Phirman - Xiao Niao
- Enn Reitel - Master Ding[4]
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Temutai, Jing Mei, Qidan Warrior, Hong[4]
- Stephen Root - Master Junjie, Mu-Shi[4]
- Neil Ross - Constable Hu[4]
- Paul Rugg - Master Yao[4]
- Wallace Shawn - Taotie[7]
- André Sogliuzzo - Tai Lung
- Lauren Tom - Song, Bai Li, Ming[4]
- Jim Ward - Kwan the Unkillable[4]
- Gary Anthony Williams - Lao, Tsao[4]
- April Winchell - Master Mugan[4]
- Keone Young - Wu Yong
Crew
- Peter Hastings - Developer, Voice Director
Development
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The show's musical score is done by the Track Team.[8] In addition, Sifu Kisu was the martial arts consultant for the show as he was on the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.[9]
Media
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness also took part in Nickelodeon's revamp to their cartoon season on TV. 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] On July 23, an exclusive sneak peek of the show was shown at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, with producers and members of the voice cast present at the panel.[11] A sneak peek episode was released for the DVD / Blu-ray release for Kung Fu Panda 2 on December 13, 2011.[12] In addition, two sneak preview episodes aired (one on September 19, 2011 and another on October 21, 2011) before the official premiere of the show.
Critical reception
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness has received fairly 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."[13] 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" and "isn’t a show that’s aiming to be cutting edge or original, just mildly entertaining, which it is....This isn’t going to harm any kids, but it’s not going to impress them either." Then he finished with giving the show a C score overall as the community grade is a B+ score.[14] Despite the mixed reviews, the show has received four Emmy Awards and nominated for four Annie Awards.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2012 | Annie Awards[15] | Best 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 | |||
Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Cartoon | |||
Daytime Emmy Awards[16][17] | ||||
Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation | Joe Pizzulo, Paulette Lifton, James Lifton, Benjamin Wynn, Jeremy Zuckerman, Rob McIntryre, Anna Adams, Jason Stiff, Molly Minus, Matt Hall, Andrew Ing, Roberto Dominguez Alegria, Aran Tanchum, Chris Gresham and Lawrence Reyes | Won | ||
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation | Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey and Thomas J. Maydeck | |||
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series | Sarah Noonan and Meredith Layne | |||
Outstanding Individual in Animation | Joel Fajnor | |||
2013 | Annie Awards[18][19] | Storyboarding in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production | Ryan Kramer, Paul Linsley, Kenji Ono, Le Tang, Alice Herring, Mike Mullen, Aaron Hammersley (for "Enter the Dragon") | Nominated |
Writing in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production | Doug Langdale (for "Kung Fu Day Care") | |||
Editorial in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production | Hugo Morales, Adam Arnold, Davrick Waltjen, Otto Ferrene (for "Monkey in the Middle") | Nominated | ||
Hugo Morales, Adam Arnold, Davrick Waltjen, Otto Ferrene (for "Enter the Dragon") | Won | |||
Daytime Emmy Awards[20][21] | Outstanding Children's Animated Program | Peter Hastings, Bret Haaland, Randy Dormans, Gabe Swarr, Andrew Huebner | Won | |
Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program | Gabe Swarr, Michael Mullen, Lane Lueras, Juan Meza-Leon, Peter Hastings | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Individual in Animation | Joel Fajnor (for "Kung Fu Day Care") | Won | ||
Bill Dely (for "Kung Shoes") | Won | |||
Outstanding Writing in Animation | Peter Hastings, Doug Langdale, Gene Grillo, Paul Rugg, Kevin Seccia, Scot Kreamer | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation | Joe Pizzulo, Gary Falcone, Jeremy Zukerman, Benjamin Wynn, Rob McIntyre, Anna Adams, Marc Schmidt, Andrew Ing, Jeseey Drake, Roberto Dominguez Alegira, Cynthia Merrill | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation | Justin Brinsfield, Thomas J Maydeck, Rob McIntyre | Nominated | ||
Primetime Emmy Awards[22] | Outstanding Animated Program | Episode: "Enter The Dragon" | Nominated |
Home media
A DVD compilation of seven Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness episodes, titled Good Croc, Bad Croc was released on June 18, 2013 by Fox Home Entertainment. The DVD contains the episodes: "Good Croc, Bad Croc," "The Princess and the Po," "Chain Reaction," "Bad Po," "Jailhouse Panda," "Father Crime," and "Po Fans Out."[23] A DVD, subtitled The Scorpion Sting, will be released on October 15, 2013. It will contain the episodes: "Scorpion's Sting," "Love Stings," "Owl Be Back," "Monkey in the Middle," "Crane On A Wire," "Kung Shoes," and "Qilin Time."[24]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af "KUNG FU PANDA: LEGENDS OF AWESOMENESS". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ Liu, Ed (November 23, 2011). "PR: Nickelodeon Premieres New Episodes of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" for Thanksgiving Weekend". Toon Zone. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Malcolm McDowell Is Master Shifu's Dad In "Kung Fu Panda: Father Crime" – January 16, 2012". Nickutopia. January 6, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness chops Nickelodeon". ToonBarn. March 31, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ "Starting up on "Kung Fu Panda"". The Track Team. September 16, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ Sifu Kisu (July 29, 2011). "Post #2 for Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness". Kung Fu Magazine Forums. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
- ^ ToonBarn Rob (May 3, 2011). "Nickelodeon asks: Are you ready? TMNT, TUFF Puppy, Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob, Kung-Fu Panda". ToonBarn. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
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- ^ "'Kung Fu Panda 2' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order!". High-Def Digest. 2011-06-26. Retrieved 2011-06-27.
- ^ McNamara, Mary (November 7, 2011). "Television review: 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ McFarland, Kevin (November 7, 2011). "Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness". A.V. Club. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
- ^ Beck, Jerry (February 4, 2012). ""Rango" tops Annie Award Winners". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award Nominations" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. May 9, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. June 17, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Annie Awards Nominees". International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
- ^ Beck, Jerry (February 2, 2013). "Annie Award Winners". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ "The Nation Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces The 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. June 14, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ "Outstanding Animated Program" (PDF). Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. p. 18. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ Lambert, David (April 22, 2013). "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - 'Good Croc, Bad Croc' is a DVD Release of the TV Spin-Off". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ "Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment: - "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: The Scorpion Sting" on DVD October 15; "Monsters vs Aliens: Cloning Around" on DVD October 15". Don411.com. September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
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