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{{Short description|American animated television series}}
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'''''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness''''' is an American ] ] spun off from the '']'' films. It takes place after the ], showing Po's training to becoming a successful Dragon Warrior, where the ] is, according to the series' executive producer Peter Hastings, "not unlike a very long, super-deluxe 3-D version of one of our episodes."<ref name=AMProvesChops>{{cite news|last1=Zahed|first1=Ramin|title=Kung Fu Panda Proves His Chops on Nick|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/kung-fu-panda-proves-his-chops-on-nick/|accessdate=August 3, 2014|work=Animation Magazine|date=October 7, 2011}}</ref>
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'''''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness''''' is an American animated comedy spin-off television series co-produced by ] and ] based on ]' '']''. First released in 2011, the show serves as a bridge between the ] and ], showing Po's training to becoming a successful Dragon Warrior, whereas the second film is, according to the series' developer Peter Hastings, "not unlike a very long, super-deluxe 3-D version of one of our episodes."<ref name=AMProvesChops>{{cite news|last1=Zahed|first1=Ramin|title=Kung Fu Panda Proves His Chops on Nick|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/kung-fu-panda-proves-his-chops-on-nick/|access-date=August 3, 2014|work=Animation Magazine|date=October 7, 2011}}</ref>

The series was originally set to air on ] in 2010,<ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title='Kung Fu Panda' to Become a Series on Nickelodeon |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/arts/television/14drea.html|access-date=January 11, 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=May 13, 2009}}</ref> but it was pushed back to 2011 instead. The series premiered with a special preview on September 19, 2011, and began airing regularly on November 7.<ref name=PRNewswire2>{{cite news|title=Megahit Martial Arts Panda is Back as Nickelodeon and Dreamworks Animation Premiere Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, New CG-Animated Series, Monday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 P.M. (ET/PT)|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/megahit-martial-arts-panda-is-back-as-nickelodeon-and-dreamworks-animation-premiere-kung-fu-panda--legends-of-awesomeness-new-cg-animated-series-monday-nov-7-at-530-pm-etpt-132549638.html|access-date=October 26, 2011|newspaper=PR Newswire|date=October 25, 2011 |quote=this year, has brought in $664 million at the worldwide box office. Kung Fu Panda 2 debuts on Blu-ray and DVD on December 13, 2011. Lucy Liu (Kill Bill) and James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China) reprise their roles as Viper and Mr. Ping<br>Kari Wahlgren (Tak and the Power of Juju) as Tigress, Amir Talai (Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay) as Crane, Max Koch (Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five) as Mantis, Fred Tatasciore (Family Guy) as Shifu and James Sie (King of the Hill) as Monkey |archive-date=12 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112164538/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/megahit-martial-arts-panda-is-back-as-nickelodeon-and-dreamworks-animation-premiere-kung-fu-panda--legends-of-awesomeness-new-cg-animated-series-monday-nov-7-at-530-pm-etpt-132549638.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Three seasons were produced. Airing ceased in the United States partway through season 3. Before finishing up in the United States, all the episodes had aired already in other countries, for example on ] in Germany from 2014–15<ref name=s3fin7jan2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.fernsehserien.de/kung-fu-panda/episodenguide|title=Kung Fu Panda: Episodenguide|access-date=31 December 2015|language=de |quote=<br>71 3. 19 Die ersten Fünf 29.12.2014 The First Five<br>72 3. 20 Im Dienst des Kaisers (1) 06.09.2014 Emperors Rules, Part 1<br>73 3. 21 Im Dienst des Kaisers (2) 06.09.2014 Emperors Rules, Part 2<br>74 3. 22 Jugend Re-Volte 30.12.2014 Youth In Re-Volt<br>75 3. 23 Ohne Tsin und Verstand 31.12.2014 See No Weevil<br>76 3. 24 Der greinende Ganter 01.01.2015 Goose Chase<br>77 3. 25 Der Angsthasenkrieger 02.01.2015 Face Full Of Fear<br>78 3. 26 Die vernachlässigten Fünf 05.01.2015 Training Session 4<br>79 3. 27 Camping mit Ping 06.01.2015<br>80 3. 28 Po, das Krokodil 07.01.2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fernsehserien.de/kung-fu-panda/episodenguide/staffel-3/15275/2 |title=Kung Fu Panda Staffel 3 Episodenguide (Seite 2) |website=FernsehSerien.De |quote=Staffel 3, Folge 3.15–3.28}}</ref> and then on ] in Canada from 2015–16.<ref>{{cite web |website=RogersOnDemand.Com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208114820/http://www.rogersondemand.com/OnDemand/Show/kung_fu_panda?lang=en |title=Kung Fu Panda |archive-date=8 February 2016 |url=http://www.rogersondemand.com/OnDemand/Show/kung_fu_panda?lang=en |quote=<br>EP 65 Emperors Rules (Part 2) Aired on 01/17/16<br>EP 64 Emperors Rules (Part 1) Aired on 12/20/15<br>EP 31 Shifus Back Aired on 11/22/15}}</ref> In 2016, ] in the United States began running ads announcing the airing of new episodes; it was subsequently revealed that five of the ten unaired episodes would play from February 15 through February 19.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness/EP01476392?newEps&aid=tvschedule |title=All Upcoming Times for Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness |website=Zap2it.com |access-date=9 February 2016 |quote=<br>Youth in Re-Volt Mon 2/15<br>Forsaken and Furious Tue 2/16<br>Po the Croc Wed 2/17<br>Camp Ping Thu 2/18<br>Goose Chase Fri 2/19}}</ref> As a result, the final episode aired on June 29, 2016.


Besides ] and ], who reprise their film roles as Viper and Mr. Ping, the cast features new voice actors for the characters of Po (]), Master Shifu (]), Tigress (]), Crane (Amir Talai), Monkey (]), and Mantis (Max Koch).<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
The series was originally set to air on ] in 2010,<ref>{{cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|title='Kung Fu Panda' to Become a Series on Nickelodeon |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/arts/television/14drea.html|accessdate=January 11, 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=May 13, 2009}}</ref> but it was pushed back to 2011 instead. Two special previews were aired on September 19 and October 21, 2011 and it officially premiered on November 7, 2011.<ref name=PRNewswire2>{{cite news|title=Megahit Martial Arts Panda is Back as Nickelodeon and Dreamworks Animation Premiere Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, New CG-Animated Series, Monday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 P.M. (ET/PT)|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/megahit-martial-arts-panda-is-back-as-nickelodeon-and-dreamworks-animation-premiere-kung-fu-panda--legends-of-awesomeness-new-cg-animated-series-monday-nov-7-at-530-pm-etpt-132549638.html|accessdate=October 26, 2011|newspaper=PR Newswire|date=October 25, 2011}}</ref> Three seasons have aired since then. The third season's broadcast has been erratic. Broadcasting for season 3 began in June 2013 with the first eight episodes aired over a period of eight days, rather than the usual, weekly time slots as used in seasons 1 and 2. A six month hiatus between June and January 2014 ensued, followed by another episode gap between March and June 2014. {{As of|2015|03}}, the last 10 episodes of season 3 remained unaired.


] commissioned a successor series, titled '']'', in 2022. Peter Hastings, the developer of ''Legends of Awesomeness'', returned as an executive producer. Unlike ''Legends of Awesomeness'' however, ] reprised his role as Po from the films.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/netflix-kung-fu-panda-series-jack-black-1235206547/ | title=Netflix Orders 'Kung Fu Panda' Animated Series with Jack Black Returning as Po | date=16 March 2022 }}</ref>
Besides ] and ], who reprise their film roles as Viper and Mr. Ping, the cast features new voice actors for the characters of Po (]), Master Shifu (]), Tigress (]), Crane (]), Monkey (]), and Mantis (Max Koch).<ref name=PRNewswire2 />


==Synopsis== ==Synopsis==
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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 ], and meets other famous kung fu Masters.
Po and the Furious Five defend the Valley of Peace from villains of different kinds. All the while, Po makes accidents, learns lessons, learns more about the history of ], and meets other famous kung fu masters.


==Episodes== ==Episodes==
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==Voice cast== ==Voice cast==
{{Main|List of Kung Fu Panda characters}} {{Main|List of Kung Fu Panda characters}}
* ] as Po<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as ]<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Shifu<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as Shifu<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Tigress<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as Tigress<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Crane<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Viper<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as Viper<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* Amir Talai as Crane<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Monkey<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as Monkey<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* Max Koch as Mantis<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * Max Koch as Mantis<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* ] as Mr. Ping<ref name=PRNewswire2 /> * ] as Mr. Ping<ref name=PRNewswire2 />
* Peter Hastings as Apple Cart Duck


==Development== ==Development==
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The series was DreamWorks Animation's second co-production with Nickelodeon.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nickelodeon-orders-kung-fu-panda-51615/ | title=Nickelodeon orders 'Kung Fu Panda: The Series' | website=] | date=14 May 2009 }}</ref> The two companies previously partnered on '']''.
The show's musical score is done by the Track Team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Starting up on "Kung Fu Panda"|url=http://www.thetrackteam.com/news/2010/9/16/starting-up-on-kung-fu-panda.html|accessdate=August 27, 2011|newspaper=The Track Team|date=September 16, 2010}}</ref> In addition, Sifu Kisu was the ] consultant for the show as he was on the '']'' series.<ref>{{cite_news|title=Post #2 for Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness|url=http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1119281&postcount=2|publisher=Kung Fu Magazine Forums|author=Sifu Kisu|date=July 29, 2011|accessdate=September 25, 2011}}</ref>

The show's musical score is done by the Track Team, most Chinese musical instruments including ], ], ], ], ], xiao, ], ], ], ], guanzi, xun etc. by well-known multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang.<ref>{{cite news|title=Starting up on "Kung Fu Panda"|url=http://www.thetrackteam.com/news/2010/9/16/starting-up-on-kung-fu-panda.html|access-date=August 27, 2011|newspaper=The Track Team|date=September 16, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110408154705/http://www.thetrackteam.com/news/2010/9/16/starting-up-on-kung-fu-panda.html|archive-date=April 8, 2011}}</ref> In addition, Sifu Kisu was the ] consultant for the show as he was on the '']'' series.<ref>{{cite news|title=Post #2 for Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness|url=http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1119281&postcount=2|publisher=Kung Fu Magazine Forums|author=Sifu Kisu|date=July 29, 2011|access-date=September 25, 2011}}</ref>


==Media== ==Media==
''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'' also took part in ]'s revamp to their cartoon season on TV. As an early promotion, ] was featured in a Nickelodeon bumper with all the characters of the shows set to premiere (or were renewed) in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nickelodeon asks: Are you ready? TMNT, TUFF Puppy, Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob, Kung-Fu Panda|url=http://toonbarn.com/2011/05/nickelodeon-asks-are-you-ready-tmnt-tuff-puppy-fairly-oddparents-spongebob-kung-fu-panda/|accessdate=September 24, 2011|newspaper=ToonBarn|date=May 3, 2011|author=ToonBarn Rob}}</ref> On July 23, an exclusive sneak peek of the show was shown at the 2011 ], with producers and members of the voice cast present at the panel.<ref>{{cite news|title=SDCC 2011: Friday Comic-Con Schedule|url=http://www.movieweb.com//comic-con/2011/news/sdcc-2011-friday-comic-con-schedule|accessdate=September 24, 2011|newspaper=MovieWeb|date=July 23, 2011|author=Timmy}}</ref> A sneak peek episode was released for the ] / ] release for '']'' on December 13, 2011.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Disc_Announcements/HD_Deals/Kung_Fu_Panda_2_Blu-ray_Up_for_Pre-Order!/7166 | title='Kung Fu Panda 2' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order! | publisher=High-Def Digest | date=2011-06-26 | accessdate=2011-06-27}}</ref> In addition, two ] episodes aired (one on September 19, 2011 and another on October 21, 2011) before the official premiere of the show. ''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'' took part in ]'s revamp to their cartoon season on TV. As an early promotion, ] was featured in a Nickelodeon bumper alongside other characters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nickelodeon asks: Are you ready? TMNT, TUFF Puppy, Fairly OddParents, SpongeBob, Kung-Fu Panda|url=http://toonbarn.com/2011/05/nickelodeon-asks-are-you-ready-tmnt-tuff-puppy-fairly-oddparents-spongebob-kung-fu-panda/|access-date=September 24, 2011|newspaper=ToonBarn|date=May 3, 2011|author=ToonBarn Rob}}</ref> On July 23, an exclusive sneak peek of the show was shown at the 2011 ], with producers and members of the voice cast present at the panel.<ref>{{cite news|title=SDCC 2011: Friday Comic-Con Schedule|url=http://www.movieweb.com//comic-con/2011/news/sdcc-2011-friday-comic-con-schedule|access-date=September 24, 2011|newspaper=MovieWeb|date=July 23, 2011|author=Timmy|archive-date=September 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911031257/http://www.movieweb.com/comic-con/2011/news/sdcc-2011-friday-comic-con-schedule|url-status=dead}}</ref> A sneak peek episode was released for the ] / ] release for '']'' on December 13, 2011.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Amazon/Disc_Announcements/HD_Deals/Kung_Fu_Panda_2_Blu-ray_Up_for_Pre-Order!/7166 | title='Kung Fu Panda 2' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order! | publisher=High-Def Digest | date=2011-06-26 | access-date=2011-06-27}}</ref> In addition, two ] episodes aired (one on September 19, 2011 and another on October 21, 2011) before the official premiere of the show. In June 2018, it was announced that the series will stream on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/daria-stream-hulu-viacom-deal-1123167 |title='Daria,' 'My Super Sweet 16' to Stream Exclusively on Hulu |work=] |date=June 25, 2018|access-date=June 25, 2018| first1=Natalie |last1= Jarvey}}</ref>

=== Other dubbed versions ===
In 2021, Bangladeshi television channel ] started to broadcast a ] dubbed version of this show as part of the channel's 15th season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Duronto TV's 15th season kicks off|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/2021/04/08/duronto-tv-s-15th-season-to-kick-off-on-april-11|date=8 April 2021|access-date=7 July 2021|newspaper=Dhaka Tribune}}</ref>


==Critical reception== ==Critical reception==
Mary McNamara of ] called ''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'' "a show that won't drive every adult in earshot absolutely crazy. And these days, that's saying something."<ref>{{cite news|last=McNamara|first=Mary|title=Television review: 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/07/entertainment/la-et-kung-fu-panda-20111107|accessdate=May 11, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=November 7, 2011}}</ref> Mary McNamara of ] called ''Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'' "a show that won't drive every adult in earshot absolutely crazy. And these days, that's saying something."<ref>{{cite news|last=McNamara|first=Mary|title=Television review: 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-xpm-2011-nov-07-la-et-kung-fu-panda-20111107-story.html|access-date=May 11, 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=November 7, 2011}}</ref>
Kevin McFarland of ] 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.<ref>{{cite news|last=McFarland|first=Kevin|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness%2C64678/|accessdate=January 30, 2012|newspaper=A.V. Club|date=November 7, 2011}}</ref> Despite the mixed reviews, the show has received four Emmy Awards and nominated for four Annie Awards. Kevin McFarland of ] 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."<ref>{{cite news|last=McFarland|first=Kevin|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness|url=https://www.avclub.com/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness-1798170362|access-date=January 30, 2012|newspaper=A.V. Club|date=November 7, 2011|archive-date=January 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114092134/http://www.avclub.com/articles/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness%2C64678/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite the mixed reviews, the show has received four Emmy Awards and nominated for four Annie Awards.


==Awards and nominations== ==Awards and nominations==
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!Result !Result
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|rowspan="10"|2012 |rowspan="11"|2012
| rowspan="4"| ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Beck|first=Jerry|title="Rango" tops Annie Award Winners|url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/top/rango-tops-annie-award-winners.html|accessdate=February 6, 2012|newspaper=Cartoon Brew|date=February 4, 2012}}</ref> | rowspan="4"| ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Beck |first=Jerry |title="Rango" tops Annie Award Winners |url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/top/rango-tops-annie-award-winners.html |access-date=February 6, 2012 |newspaper=Cartoon Brew |date=February 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603222731/http://www.cartoonbrew.com/top/rango-tops-annie-award-winners.html |archive-date=June 3, 2012 }}</ref>
|Best Television Production Children |Best Television Production Children
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|Character Animation in a Television Production |Character Animation in a Television Production
|Michael Franceschi |Michael Franceschi
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|Directing in a Television Production |Directing in a Television Production
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| rowspan="5"| ]s<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_nominees_anounced_v11.pdf |title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award Nominations |publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |format=PDF |date=May 9, 2012 |accessdate=May 10, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_creative_arts_winners.pdf |title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards |publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |format=PDF |date=June 17, 2012 |accessdate=June 18, 2012}}</ref> | rowspan="5"| ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_nominees_anounced_v11.pdf |title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award Nominations |publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |date=May 9, 2012 |access-date=May 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402190121/http://www.emmyonline.tv/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_nominees_anounced_v11.pdf |archive-date=April 2, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_creative_arts_winners.pdf |title=The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards |publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |date=June 17, 2012 |access-date=June 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095154/http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/_pdf/day_1112_creative_arts_winners.pdf |archive-date=April 2, 2015 }}</ref>
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|Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation |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 |Joe Pizzulo, Paulette 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
|rowspan="4" {{won}} |rowspan="4" {{won}}
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|Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation |Outstanding Sound Mixing Animation
|Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey and Thomas J. Maydeck |Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey and Thomas J. Maydeck
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|Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special |Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
|Sarah Noonan and Meredith Layne |Sarah Noonan and Meredith Layne
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|Outstanding Individual in Animation |Outstanding Individual in Animation
|Joel Fajnor |Joel Fajnor
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| ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2012/childrens|title=Children's in 2012|website=]|accessdate=19 February 2023}}</ref>
|rowspan="12"|2013
| ]
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|Storyboarding in an Animated Television or other Broadcast Venue Production |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") |Ryan Kramer, Paul Linsley, Kenji Ono, Le Tang, Alice Herring, Mike Mullen, Aaron Hammersley (for "Enter the Dragon")
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|Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation |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 |Joe Pizzulo, Gary Falcone, Jeremy Zukerman, Benjamin Wynn, Rob McIntyre, Anna Adams, Marc Schmidt, Andrew Ing, Jeseey Drake, Roberto Dominguez Alegira, Cynthia Merrill
|{{nom}} |{{nom}}
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|Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation |Outstanding Sound Mixing Animation
|Justin Brinsfield, Thomas J Maydeck, Rob McIntyre |Justin Brinsfield, Thomas J Maydeck, Rob McIntyre
|{{nom}} |{{nom}}
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|]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/2013-noms-Press-Release-rev8.pdf|title=Outstanding Animated Program|work=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards|publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|format=PDF|page=18|date=|accessdate=July 18, 2013}}</ref> |]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/2013-noms-Press-Release-rev8.pdf|title=Outstanding Animated Program|work=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards|publisher=National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|page=18|access-date=July 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228092627/http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/2013-noms-Press-Release-rev8.pdf|archive-date=December 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| For episode: "Enter The Dragon" | For episode: "Enter The Dragon"
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| Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program | Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program
| Gene Grillo, Peter Hastings, Scott Kreamer, Doug Langdale and Paul Rugg | Gene Grillo, Peter Hastings, Scott Kreamer, Doug Langdale and Paul Rugg
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| Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program | Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program
| Aaron Hammersley, Lane Lueras, Michael Mullen and Peter Hastings | Aaron Hammersley, Lane Lueras, Michael Mullen and Peter Hastings
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| Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation | Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation
| Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey, Thomas J. Maydeck and Rob McIntyre | Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey, Thomas J. Maydeck and Rob McIntyre
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| Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation | Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation
| Gary Falcone, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, Jessey Drake, Andrew Ing, Anna Adams, Roberto Alegria, Cynthia Merrill, Rob McIntyre and Marc Schmidt | Gary Falcone, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, Jessey Drake, Andrew Ing, Anna Adams, Roberto Alegria, Cynthia Merrill, Rob McIntyre and Marc Schmidt
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| Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation
| Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey, Thomas J. Maydeck, Rob McIntyre and Roberto Dominguez Alegria
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==Home media== ==Home media==
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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."<ref>{{cite news|last=Lambert|first=David|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - 'Good Croc, Bad Croc' is a DVD Release of the TV Spin-Off|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Kung-Fu-Panda-Legends-Awesomeness-Good-Croc-Bad-Croc/18353|accessdate=May 15, 2013|newspaper=TVShowsOnDVD.com|date=April 22, 2013}}</ref> A DVD, subtitled ''The Scorpion Sting'', was released on October 15, 2013. It contains the episodes: "Scorpion's Sting," "Love Stings," "Owl Be Back," "Monkey in the Middle," "Crane On A Wire," "Kung Shoes," and "Qilin Time."<ref>{{cite news|title=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|url=http://don411.com/entry/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|accessdate=September 12, 2013|newspaper=Don411.com|date=September 10, 2013}}</ref> A DVD, subtitled ''The Midnight Stranger'', was released on March 11, 2014. It contains the episodes: "Master Ping," "Shifu's Back," "Terror Cotta," "The Midnight Stranger," "Shoot the Messenger," "Secret Admirer," and "Huge."<ref>{{cite web|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger|url=http://www.foxconnect.com/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness-the-midnight-stranger.html|publisher=Fox Connect|accessdate=December 27, 2013}}</ref>
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| style="text-align: center"|2011–12 || style="text-align: center"|15 (of 26) || '']'': December 13, 2011<br />''Episode(s)'': "Has-Been Hero"
----''Good Croc, Bad Croc'': June 18, 2013<ref>{{cite news|last=Lambert|first=David|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness – 'Good Croc, Bad Croc' is a DVD Release of the TV Spin-Off|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Kung-Fu-Panda-Legends-Awesomeness-Good-Croc-Bad-Croc/18353|access-date=May 15, 2013|newspaper=TVShowsOnDVD.com|date=April 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527001625/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Kung-Fu-Panda-Legends-Awesomeness-Good-Croc-Bad-Croc/18353|archive-date=May 27, 2013}}</ref><br />''Episode(s)'': "The Princess and the Po" • "Chain Reaction" • "Good Croc, Bad Croc" • "Jailhouse Panda" • "Bad Po" • "Po Fans Out" • "Father Crime"
----''The Scorpion Sting'': October 15, 2013<ref>{{cite news|title=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|url=http://don411.com/entry/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|access-date=September 12, 2013|newspaper=Don411.com|date=September 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130912154549/http://don411.com/entry/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|archive-date=September 12, 2013}}</ref><br />''Episode(s)'': "Scorpion's Sting" • "Owl Be Back" • "Love Stings" • "Monkey in the Middle"
----''The Midnight Stranger'': March 11, 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger|url=http://www.foxconnect.com/kung-fu-panda-legends-of-awesomeness-the-midnight-stranger.html|publisher=Fox Connect|access-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref><br />''Episode(s)'': "Master Ping"
----''Holiday Hijinks'': November 18, 2014 (] exclusive)<br />''Episode(s)'': "Hometown Hero" • "Hall of Lame"
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| style="text-align: center"|2012–13 || style="text-align: center"|10 (of 26) || ''The Scorpion Sting'': October 15, 2013<br />''Episode(s)'': "Kung Shoes" • "Crane On A Wire" • "Qilin Time"
----''The Midnight Stranger'': March 11, 2014<br />''Episode(s)'': "Shifu's Back" • "Terror Cotta" • "The Midnight Stranger" • "Shoot the Messenger" • "Secret Admirer" • "Huge"
----''Holiday Hijinks'': November 18, 2014 (Redbox exclusive)<br />''Episode(s)'': "Present Tense"
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| style="text-align: center"|2013–16 || style="text-align: center"|2 (of 28) || ''Holiday Hijinks'': November 18, 2014 (Redbox exclusive)<br />''Episode(s)'': "Shifu's Ex" • "Po Picks a Pocket"
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American animated television series
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Genre
Based onKung Fu Panda
by DreamWorks
Developed byPeter Hastings
Voices of
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Peter Hastings
  • Cheryl Holliday (season 1)
  • Bret Haaland (seasons 2–3)
Producers
Running time23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseSeptember 19, 2011 (2011-09-19) –
June 22, 2014 (2014-06-22)
NetworkNicktoons
ReleaseFebruary 15 (2016-02-15) –
June 29, 2016 (2016-06-29)

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness is an American animated comedy spin-off television series co-produced by DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon Animation Studio based on DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda films. First released in 2011, the show serves as a bridge between the first and second films, showing Po's training to becoming a successful Dragon Warrior, whereas the second film is, according to the series' developer Peter Hastings, "not unlike a very long, super-deluxe 3-D version of one of our episodes."

The series was originally set to air on Nickelodeon in 2010, but it was pushed back to 2011 instead. The series premiered with a special preview on September 19, 2011, and began airing regularly on November 7. Three seasons were produced. Airing ceased in the United States partway through season 3. Before finishing up in the United States, all the episodes had aired already in other countries, for example on Nicktoons in Germany from 2014–15 and then on YTV in Canada from 2015–16. In 2016, Nicktoons in the United States began running ads announcing the airing of new episodes; it was subsequently revealed that five of the ten unaired episodes would play from February 15 through February 19. As a result, the final episode aired on June 29, 2016.

Besides Lucy Liu and James Hong, who reprise their film roles as Viper and Mr. Ping, the cast features new voice actors for the characters of Po (Mick Wingert), Master Shifu (Fred Tatasciore), Tigress (Kari Wahlgren), Crane (Amir Talai), Monkey (James Sie), and Mantis (Max Koch).

Netflix commissioned a successor series, titled Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, in 2022. Peter Hastings, the developer of Legends of Awesomeness, returned as an executive producer. Unlike Legends of Awesomeness however, Jack Black reprised his role as Po from the films.

Synopsis

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Po and the Furious Five defend the Valley of Peace from villains of different kinds. All the while, Po makes accidents, learns lessons, learns more about the history of kung fu, and meets other famous kung fu masters.

Episodes

Main article: List of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
126September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19)April 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)Nickelodeon
226April 6, 2012 (2012-04-06)June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)
32818June 24, 2013 (2013-06-24)June 22, 2014 (2014-06-22)
10February 15, 2016 (2016-02-15)June 29, 2016 (2016-06-29)Nicktoons

Voice cast

Main article: List of Kung Fu Panda characters

Development

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The series was DreamWorks Animation's second co-production with Nickelodeon. The two companies previously partnered on The Penguins of Madagascar.

The show's musical score is done by the Track Team, most Chinese musical instruments including erhu, zhonghu, gaohu, bawu, hulusi, xiao, dizi, guqin, sanxian, suona, guanzi, xun etc. by well-known multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang. In addition, Sifu Kisu was the martial arts consultant for the show as he was on the Avatar: The Last Airbender series.

Media

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness took part in Nickelodeon's revamp to their cartoon season on TV. As an early promotion, Po was featured in a Nickelodeon bumper alongside other characters. 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. A sneak peek episode was released for the DVD / Blu-ray release for Kung Fu Panda 2 on December 13, 2011. 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. In June 2018, it was announced that the series will stream on Hulu.

Other dubbed versions

In 2021, Bangladeshi television channel Duronto started to broadcast a Bengali dubbed version of this show as part of the channel's 15th season.

Critical reception

Mary McNamara of Los Angeles Times called Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness "a show that won't drive every adult in earshot absolutely crazy. And these days, that's saying something." Kevin McFarland of The A.V. 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." 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
2012 Annie Awards Best Television Production Children Nominated
Character Animation in a Television Production Michael 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
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 or Special Sarah Noonan and Meredith Layne
Outstanding Individual in Animation Joel Fajnor
British Academy Children's Awards International Peter Hastings, Gabe Swarr, Randy Doormans Nominated
2013 Annie Awards 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 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 Outstanding Animated Program For episode: "Enter The Dragon" Nominated
British Academy Children's Awards International Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Nominated
2014 Annie Awards Best Animated TV/Broadcast Production For Children's Audience Nominated
Writing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Katie Matila Nominated
Editorial in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Adam Arnold, Hugo Morales, Davrick Waltjen Nominated
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Children's Animated Program Peter Hastings, Bret Haaland, Randy Dormans, Gabe Swarr, Joann Estoesta and Andrew Huebner Won
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program Gene Grillo, Peter Hastings, Scott Kreamer, Doug Langdale and Paul Rugg Nominated
Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program Aaron Hammersley, Lane Lueras, Michael Mullen and Peter Hastings Nominated
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey, Thomas J. Maydeck and Rob McIntyre Won
Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation Gary Falcone, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, Jessey Drake, Andrew Ing, Anna Adams, Roberto Alegria, Cynthia Merrill, Rob McIntyre and Marc Schmidt Nominated
2015 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation Gary Falcone, Rob McIntyre, Marc Schmidt, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn, Anna Adams, Andrew Ing, Thomas J. Maydeck, Roberto Dominguez Alegria and Cynthia Merrill Won
Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation Justin Brinsfield, Matt Corey, Thomas J. Maydeck, Rob McIntyre and Roberto Dominguez Alegria

Home media

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness home video releases
Season Episodes Release dates
Region 1
1 2011–12 15 (of 26) Kung Fu Panda 2: December 13, 2011
Episode(s): "Has-Been Hero"
Good Croc, Bad Croc: June 18, 2013
Episode(s): "The Princess and the Po" • "Chain Reaction" • "Good Croc, Bad Croc" • "Jailhouse Panda" • "Bad Po" • "Po Fans Out" • "Father Crime"
The Scorpion Sting: October 15, 2013
Episode(s): "Scorpion's Sting" • "Owl Be Back" • "Love Stings" • "Monkey in the Middle"
The Midnight Stranger: March 11, 2014
Episode(s): "Master Ping"
Holiday Hijinks: November 18, 2014 (Redbox exclusive)
Episode(s): "Hometown Hero" • "Hall of Lame"
2 2012–13 10 (of 26) The Scorpion Sting: October 15, 2013
Episode(s): "Kung Shoes" • "Crane On A Wire" • "Qilin Time"
The Midnight Stranger: March 11, 2014
Episode(s): "Shifu's Back" • "Terror Cotta" • "The Midnight Stranger" • "Shoot the Messenger" • "Secret Admirer" • "Huge"
Holiday Hijinks: November 18, 2014 (Redbox exclusive)
Episode(s): "Present Tense"
3 2013–16 2 (of 28) Holiday Hijinks: November 18, 2014 (Redbox exclusive)
Episode(s): "Shifu's Ex" • "Po Picks a Pocket"

Notes

  1. The official series finale "Emperors Rule" first aired sometime in 2014 in Germany. However, in Germany, the final episode to air from season 3 was "Po the Croc", which aired on January 7, 2015, in that country.

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