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Revision as of 12:21, 16 December 2016
Master Storming Ox is a supporting character in Kung Fu Panda 2.
Personality
Often hotheaded, favoring action over contemplation, Storming Ox was a constant challenge for his old master. But he is also a loyal friend and trusted member of the Kung Fu Council, which protects the citizens of peaceful Gongmen City. Alas, he lost hope when he witnessed the death of his master by Shen's new weapon, and surrendered to the peacock's will. However, Shifu broke him and Croc out of jail and somehow managed to convince them to once again fight the good fight.
Role in Film
As a member of the Kung Fu Council, Master Ox was responsible for protecting Gongmen City alongside his comrade, Master Croc, as well as their mentor, Master Thundering Rhino. One day, a training session was interrupted by the unexpected appearance of Lord Shen, the banished heir to the city's throne. When the peacock refused to leave, Ox and Croc attacked him, but were both defeated. Shen went after Thundering Rhino next, but was no match for him. However, Shen had a weapon that was even more powerful and used it to kill his opponent. With their master dead and fearing Shen would turn the weapon on the city, both Ox and Croc surrendered and were imprisoned in Gongmen Jail. Many days later, Po and the Furious Five broke into the jail in an attempt to free the two masters and enlist their aid in defeating Shen. However, neither Ox nor Croc was willing to leave their cell, and no amount of arguing or fighting changed their minds. Po and the Five set out to save the city without them, only to return later after failing to defeat the peacock and barely escaping from his falling tower. The Five left Po behind in the jail, entrusting his safety to the two masters, but it was no use as the panda followed them. Soon, Shen's army was setting sail to invade China. After some convincing from Master Shifu, both Ox and Croc decided to leave their prison and stop the peacock's plans.
Other Appearances
Secrets of the Masters
Gallery
Trivia
- His design originally came from an early villain concept for the first film as part of Tai Lung's army.
- Storming Ox was one of the challenging characters to model and animate due to him being a naturally non-upright-walking animal. Modeling supervisor Jason Turner explains that "characters with a heavy upper body and torso have a lot of mass to resolve when their legs come up or they have to sit down. [They] don't stand upright in nature because they aren't equipped with the correct anatomy to do so. Modeling them for our film required intense thinking and testing to find the right balance in their build."
- His lunch break when working in the flooded rice field was 12:30pm.
