The story of Po, a lazy, slacking Panda who works in the family noodle shop. Po is a Kung Fu fan and is chosen, unexpectedly, to study the art of Kung Fu alongside his idols – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey under the leadership of Kung Fu Master Shifu.
Set in ancient China, Po becomes a Kung Fu hero and sets out to save the Valley of Peace from the evil Snow Leopard, Tai Lung. Kung Fu Panda – Official Website
The Characters
Kung Fu Panda: Po – (Jack Black)
The most unlikely of heroes, Po works as an apprentice in the family noodle shop but dreams of becoming a Kung Fu Master. Unrepentantly, Po’s dreams become reality when he is given the chance to learn the art of Kung Fu. This is just the beginning of his adventure as events turn and he is recruited to defend the valley of Peace from the evil snow leopard, Tai Lung.
Master Tigress – (Angelina Jolie)
Master Tigress is the strongest and bravest Kung Fu Master and believes anything is possible, except one thing! She doesn’t believe that Po can make it as a Kung Fu Master.
Master Viper (Lucy Lui)
Viper by name – Viper by nature! She can be charming one minute and lethal the next! Her charm is her power but she has the strength and precision for when it fails. Viper knows what she wants and how to get it.
Master Monkey – (Jackie Chan)
Master Monkey is the most friendly and easy going Kung Fu Master you could wish to meet. He enjoys the spectacle of Po’s attempts to master Kung Fu. Although his good nature is endearing, you shouldn’t be fooled – Monkey is a deadly exponent of the art of Kung Fu.
Master Crane (David Cross)
Crane is the diplomat of the group and will bend-over backwards to avoid a fight. But, be warned, if he can’t avoid the fight by tact he’ll make sure he wins it by strength!
Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman)
Master Shifu is the best trainer around but he’s not without his flaws. He’s about to face his greatest challenge in transforming a fat and lazy noodle making panda into a deadly warrior!
Tai Lung (Ian McShane)
Tai Lung trained under Shifu himself, so everyone believed that he was the best ever – no one more than the conceited snow leopard himself! Tai Lung turned bad and has spent all this time locked-up in Chorh-Gom Prison, where he has bided his time, waiting for his chance to finish the contest he started 20 years ago!