description Surf's Up Overview
Surf’s Up is an animated mockumentary that parodies surfing documentaries through the story of Cody Maverick, a young penguin aspiring to become a professional surfer. The film utilizes motion capture techniques and features characters inspired by real surfers, including Kelly Slater and Rob Machado. It was produced by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck.
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info Surf's Up Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2007 |
help Surf's Up FAQ
Why is Surf's Up filmed like a documentary?
The movie uses interviews, handheld-style framing and characters acknowledging the camera to parody surfing documentaries. Sony Pictures Animation released it in 2007, with Cody Maverick's competition presented as though a crew were recording a real sporting event.
Who is Big Z, and why is he hiding on Pen Gu Island?
Big Z is Cody's childhood hero, the supposedly deceased surfing champion Zeke Topanga. He has been living as the recluse Geek after abandoning public competition following a humiliating loss to Tank Evans.
Is Chicken Joe actually competing in the Big Z Memorial?
Yes. Chicken Joe arrives after becoming separated from his group and unexpectedly advances through the tournament, eventually sharing the final with Cody and Tank.
Did Surf's Up receive a sequel?
Yes, Surf's Up 2: WaveMania was released direct-to-video in 2017. It brought back Cody, Chicken Joe and Lani while adding animated versions of WWE personalities including John Cena and The Undertaker.
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