Surf's Up (2007) - Photos and Character Descriptions

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Cody Maverick (voiced by Shia LaBeouf) in Surf's Up

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

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Big Z (voiced by Jeff Bridges) in Surf's Up

Big Z: A legendary surfer penguin who everyone thinks has passed away, Big Z has actually been living as a hermit for the past decade. When his biggest fan, Cody Maverick, finds out that Big Z is still alive, he looks to Big Z as a father figure. In developing new relationships, though, Big Z must come to terms with his past and figure out who he is now.

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Chicken Joe (voiced by Jon Heder) in Surf's Up

Chicken Joe: A Sheboygan, Wisconsin native, Chicken Joe learned to surf on the Great Lakes. The crazy surf-loving chicken befriends Cody Maverick on the way to Pen Gu Island and the 10th Annual Big Z Memorial Surf-Off.

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Lani (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) in Surf's Up

Lani Aliikai: (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) Lani is the beautiful lifeguard on Pen Gu Island.

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Tank and His Trophies

Tank "The Shredder" Evans: (voiced by Diedrich Bader) Tank is the winner of the previous nine Big Z Memorial Surf Offs, and he is not modest about it, A huge emperor penguin, Tank is a bully and likes to flaunt his physique and his trophies.

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Reggie and Mikey

Reggie Belafonte: (voiced by James Woods) He used to be manager of the "late" Big Z, but now he makes more money off Big Z's legend. Since Big Z left, Reggie has also been rakin' in the money as Tank's manager, and he's got his eye on young Cody Maverick as well. The greedy little otter will do anything to get ahead.

Mikey Abromowitz: (voiced by Mario Cantone) With Reggie as a boss, anyone would be stressed out, and this little shorebird is about to blow a gasket. Mikey used to be a talent scout in the musical theater business, but now he's out to find the next big thing in the world of surfing.

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Arnold, Katy and Smudge

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Ridin' the Waves

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

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Slimy Otter

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Reggie Belafonte: (voiced by James Woods, left) He used to be manager of the "late" Big Z, but now he makes more money off Big Z's legend. Since Big Z left, Reggie has also been rakin' in the money as Tank's manager, and he's got his eye on young Cody Maverick as well. The greedy little otter will do anything to get ahead.

Mikey Abromowitz: (voiced by Mario Cantone) With Reggie as a boss, anyone would be stressed out, and this little shorebird is about to blow a gasket. Mikey used to be a talent scout in the musical theater business, but now he's out to find the next big thing in the world of surfing.

Tank "The Shredder" Evans: (voiced by Diedrich Bader) Tank is the winner of the previous nine Big Z Memorial Surf Offs, and he is not modest about it, A huge emperor penguin, Tank is a bully and likes to flaunt his physique and his trophies.

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Surfing Lessons

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Big Z: A legendary surfer penguin who everyone thinks has passed away, Big Z has actually been living as a hermit for the past decade. When his biggest fan, Cody Maverick, finds out that Big Z is still alive, he looks to Big Z as a father figure. In developing new relationships, though, Big Z must come to terms with his past and figure out who he is now.

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Beach Barbeque

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Lani Aliikai: (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) Lani is the beautiful lifeguard on Pen Gu Island.

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How It's Done

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Big Z: A legendary surfer penguin who everyone thinks has passed away, Big Z has actually been living as a hermit for the past decade. When his biggest fan, Cody Maverick, finds out that Big Z is still alive, he looks to Big Z as a father figure. In developing new relationships, though, Big Z must come to terms with his past and figure out who he is now.

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Hush Chicken!

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Chicken Joe: A Sheboygan, Wisconsin native, Chicken Joe learned to surf on the Great Lakes. The crazy chicken befriends Cody Maverick on the way to Pen Gu island and the 10th Annual Big Z Memorial Surf-Off.

Lani Aliikai: (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) Lani is the beautiful lifeguard on Pen Gu Island.

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Lei'in on the Beach

Cody Maverick: (Voiced by Shia LeBeouf) A teenaged up-and-coming surfer penguin, Cody has been chasing the dream of being a surfing star ever since he met surfing legend Big Z. Now that he's finally ready to enter a pro competition, Cody wants to document every step of the journey that he believes will bring him fame, admiration, and fortune.

Along the way, Cody discovers that Big Z is still around. Having lost his own father, Cody looks to Big Z as a mentor and father figure. As he, Big Z and other friends meet new challenges along the way, Cody discovers what it means to be a true winner.

Chicken Joe: A Sheboygan, Wisconsin native, Chicken Joe learned to surf on the Great Lakes. The crazy chicken befriends Cody Maverick on the way to Pen Gu island and the 10th Annual Big Z Memorial Surf-Off.

Lani Aliikai: (voiced by Zooey Deschanel) Lani is the beautiful lifeguard on Pen Gu Island.