MUMBAI: Nickelodeon has ordered 26 episodes of its second co-production with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Kung Fu Panda: The Series.

This is a new CG animated comedy series adapted from the film and strengthens the strategic alliance between the two companies.

DreamWorks Animation COO Ann Daly says, "We are thrilled to extend our ongoing collaboration with Nickelodeon, whose creative expertise in producing hit TV series is second to none.

"The characters and worlds we originally created for Kung Fu Panda are particularly well-suited to be further developed and explored in new and exciting ways."

The series will chronicle the further adventures of Po, the energetic, enthusiastic, always hungry martial arts panda. He is aided by his mentor Shifu and the Furious Five: Tigress, Mantis, Crane, Monkey and Viper. Anointed ‘Dragon Warrior‘ Po protects the Valley of Peace from threats of all kind.