What is chop suey martial arts?
Chopsocky (or chop-socky) is a colloquial term for martial arts films and kung fu films made primarily by Hong Kong action cinema between the late 1960s and early 1980s.
What was Hong Kong Phooey real name?
Penrod “Penry” Pooch
Hong Kong Phooey (Penrose “Penry” Pooch) is a martial arts superhero and the star of the animated TV series of the same name. He is voiced by Scatman Crothers….
Hong Kong Phooey | |
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Real Name | Penrod “Penry” Pooch |
First Appearance | Hong Kong Phooey, “Car Thieves” |
Creators | Joseph Hanna, William Barbera |
Did Hong Kong Phooey have a sidekick?
“Hong Kong Phooey, number one super guy!” His sidekick, Spot the cat, is confident and assured – and the brains behind the duo! Showing great resourcefulness, his quick-thinking saves the day time after time, after Hong Kong Phooey’s crime-fighting antics invariably go wrong.
How old is HK Phooey?
Hong Kong Phooey is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and originally broadcast on ABC. The original episodes aired from September 7 to December 21, 1974, and then in repeats until 1976.
Where did Chop Socky Chooks get its name?
It currently airs only on Teletoon (EU & UK). For now, it airs on Cartoon Network, previously aired in the USA. The name is from “chop socky” which is slang for the Asian martial arts film genre, and “chook” which is Australian and New Zealand slang for chicken.
Who are the Talking Heads in Chop Socky?
Talking heads discuss actors: the stylized fighting of David Chiang, the realism of Bruce Lee, and the comedy of Jackie Chan. They discuss directors: King Hu and Cheng Che, whose work leads to international successes of Ang Lee and John Woo.
Who is the villain in Chop Socky Chooks?
Dr. Fish Wasabi (voiced by Paul Kaye) – Dr. Wasabi is the ruler of Wasabi World and is the main antagonist of the show. He is a little piranha that has an astronaut -like attire with water filled inside (so as to allow him to breathe) and speaks in a German accent.
When did the movie Chop Socky come out?
– Chop Socky!!! If you, like me, are something of an ardent fan of Chinese, martial arts films from their heyday (the 60s & 70s), then this 2003 documentary (appropriately called “Chop Socky”) should be of some special interest to you.