Buster Moon

**Buster Moon** is a male koala who is the main protagonist of the movies *Sing* and *Sing 2*, And He Is A Main Antagonist In Postman Pat The Movie 2, As the third generation CEO of The Las Vegas Hotel Resort (AKA Toons, Inc.) In Las Vegas, Nevada (AKA Toonstropolis), Buster Moon devoted his life to ensuring the growth and stability of his city. When Las Vegas falls victim to a widespread energy crisis spearheaded by diminishing returns, Buster Moon makes a desperate attempt to save his city by formulating a conspiracy with Branch Troll that places human Couple In Danger, And Buster Moon Is A Now Main Protagonist In The Upcoming Postman Pat The Movie 3 (2024).

*The Third Generation CEO Of The Las Vegas Hotel Resort* - Buster Moon

## Appearance

### In Sing 1 & 2

Buster Moon is an anthropomorphic koala. He has blue eyes and gray fur with white fur inside of his ears. He wears a white button-down shirt with a red bow tie covered by a blue suit jacket. He also wears blue pants with a black belt and brown shoes. Occasionally, when he’s not wearing the jacket, he wears his white shirt with its sleeves rolled up.

In Christmas-themed TV Spots, Buster wears a red version of his suit with a green and yellow striped bow tie.

## Personality

Buster Moon is truly the optimist; he doesn't know when to quit, and believes in the concept that when you've hit rock bottom, the only way left to go is up.

Buster has a sincere love for show biz, especially theater, after attending his first theatrical performance (his dreams of becoming the first koala bear in space were suddenly toast) when he was only six years old and was inspired to one day own his own theater and make his career in show business as a successful theater producer. He loves his theater and won't give it up without a fight, not only because of his love for theater, but because his father worked so hard for so long to help Buster buy the theater in order to fulfill his son's dream, and Buster keeps the bucket his father used in his car-washing business to make that dream a reality as a cherished memento.

Even when all odds seem to be against him, Buster looks for a silver lining in every cloud, no matter how unlikely or ridiculous, gives it his all, but oftentimes his refusal to quit comes back to haunt him.

His determination to save his theater from being shut down drives Buster to do anything and everything to do so, such as going to extreme lengths to avoid dealing with the bank, illegally siphoning power from a next-door business after his theater's electric bill shuts the power down, and stealing gallons of water from a water tower to set up a unique stage, and lying to his contestants about the $100,000 prize money (which was supposed to be only $1,000).

He is cheeky, opportunistic, and even a little pushy.

### Postman Pat The Movie 2

Initially, Buster Moon has a calm and fatherly personality and has always been on good terms with Pat, Jess, Stan, Kyle, Manny & SpongeBob. He has an affable and boisterous personality, especially when he is excited. However, he is only driven to villainy out of desperation to keep Las Vegas. afloat in the midst of the energy crisis (unlike Branch Troll, whose jealousy towards Pat & Jess gives him more of a villainous motivation). Buster Moon becomes more villainous as this drive and desperation strip away his morals and he is determined to not let anything stop what he thinks will be the best way for the City to keep going, never taking into account looking for other energy resources.

Despite his actions, Buster Moon still has a good chance at redemption as he was simply trying to save Las Vegas from the energy crisis, as well as being Butters Stotch's minion in the plot.

## Biography

### Sing

Buster Moon realized the dream of owning the theater when he attended the show "Epiphany" with his father, but the place has fallen on hard times with nobody coming to the shows anymore. Even though his best friend, a Suffolk sheep named Eddie, doesn’t think it’s a great idea, he decides to put on the world’s greatest singing competition as a final effort to restore the theater's popularity.

He scrapes together $1,000 for the winner, but thanks to Buster’s doddering old lizard assistant due to her glass eye popping out and bouncing off her keyboard, the flyers go out proclaiming a $100,000 prize instead, causing a stir in the animal world. And as Buster fights for his theater’s relevance, five characters become the top talent in the competition all of whom are ultimately trying to define or redefine or find themselves through music and performance.

When everything goes wrong and literally comes crashing down, Buster finally breaks and gives up, is unresponsive to his singers' support and encouragement, and is fully prepared to accept a fate of car-washing until he hears and is inspired by Meena's beautiful singing to take one last shot.

He rallies the troops, they throw together a workable open-air theater, and perform for free, each of his singers pulling off spectacular performances that redeems Buster in the eyes of the public as well as Nana Noodleman, the theater actress who was partly responsible for inspiring Buster to love theater, that she buys back the theater property and restores it to its former glory, allowing Buster to hold a grand re-opening and truly start his career as a successful theater producer.

### Happy Holidays From Sing

Buster has fun at the ice rink while "Sleigh Ride" plays. After Gunter switches the music track with his holiday dance remix of "Groove Is in the Heart", he catches Miss Crawly when she loses her balance and dances with her. At the end, he poses with the rest of the *Sing* cast.

### Sing On Tour

**Pre-Show** Buster addresses the audience, welcoming them to the opening night of *Sing on Tour*. He claims that there are some kinks and apologizes for the delay, but reassures the audience that Miss Crawly is on the job...right as the circuit board blows a fuse. Buster tells his camerawoman, Mizuki, to introduce herself while he leaves to help Miss Crawly.

Later, Mizuki finds Buster and Miss Crawly attempting to fix the circuit board. Still needing to stall for time and pleased that Mizuki introduced the audience to Rosita and Gunter, Buster pulls Mizuki towards Ash's room, instructing her to show the audience the "coolest porcupine in Rock-and-Roll." Still later, Mizuki finds Buster explaining to the squids that while he thinks they're great, he can't have them in his show. While he leaves, he tells Mizuki to keep up the good work. Finally, Mizuki and Miss Crawly both find Buster, the latter telling him that she fixed the circuit board. Buster hops onto his crescent moon prop, and tells the audience to stand clear of the doors and enjoy the show.

## Quotes

### In Sing

* "*This was it. The moment it all began. The moment an ordinary little guy fell in love with theater. Everything about it: the lights, the way the scenery moved, even the smell. He was only 6 years old, but his plans to become the first koala bear in space were suddenly... toast. Some folks may have said he grew up to be the greatest showman the city has ever seen. Some called him a visionary, a maverick. Sure some folks said he was as crazy as he was stubborn, but I say wonder and magic don't c* *ome easy, pal, and oh, there would never be any doubt. The name Buster Moon would go down in entertainment history. And I should know, because I am Buster...*"
* "*My next show is gonna be, drumroll please: a singing competition!*"
* "*Everyone. Just think, your neighbor, the-the-the grocery store manager, that-that-that-that chicken, right there. Everyone in the city gets a shot at being a star live on my stage!*"
* "*Real talent from real life. That's what audiences want and I'm gonna give it to them!*"
* "*Now, I need you to add the following information to our publicity flyers. The winner of the singing contest will receive a grand prize of... $935. Hmm. Gonna need more then that. Just a second. ... $1,000. You got it?"*
* "*Let's go to work.*"
* "*And cue the crazy old lizard.*"
* "*I do? Holy moly, I really do.*"
* *"Loud and horrible, but shows promise." Welcome to the show.*"
* "*Yes, I was saying that you are in... Oh jeez, this is gonna drive me nuts. Johnny, get back here. You're in. Thank you, Daniel. Goodbye!*"
* "*Rosita, Rosita, Rosita. "Great set of pipes, but boring to watch." ... So, what should I do? I could partner you up with... Gunter! Gunter, where are ya?*"
* "*Hahaha, yaaaa! Gonna spice things up on stage!*"
* "*I have this bucket because it belonged to my father. Every day for 30 years, he'd worked his tail off washing cars, just so I can buy this place. Every day, Eddie. Just for me.*"
* "*Well, there's only one thing I can do.*"
* "*Are you wearing a Speedo, Eddie?*"
* "*Whoa, whoa, back up. Your nana is still alive?*"
* "*Why aren't you guys rehearsing?*"
* "*All right. We're two acts down. Give me some good news, Miss Crawly.*"
* "*What's not to like? You're a female and you're a teenager. This song is made for you!"*"
* "*Ah, Nana! Just look at you, dear. Wow! You don't look a day over 90!*"
* "*Great! It's gonna blow you away, Nana. And that is no lie!*"
* "*Whoa, whoa, whoa! Okay, enough of that!*"
* "*I don't think anyone's gonna call her after that.*"
* "*Are you okay?*"
* "*Don't let fear stop you from doing the thing you love.*"
* "*Oh, Dad, I'm so sorry...*"
* "*Oh, Dad, I wish you could see this...*"
* "*All creatures great and small, welcome to the new Moon Theater!*"

### Sing 2

* "*Dream big dreams. That's what I always said, right?*"
* "*Everybody mop.*"
* "*Well, Suki, for your information, I am not just a little guy from nowhere. Consider it done, sir.*"

### Postman Pat The Movie 2

* *"Of course, TI is prepared for the future. With the top agents. the best refineries, and research into new energy techniques."*
* *We're :TI, Toons, Incorporated. We cheer because we care.*
* *"If Could Left In The Couple!"*
* *"There is nothing more toxic or deadly, than a human couple, A single touch could kill you!"*
* *"Leave a door open, and a couple could walk right into this city. Right into the Cartoon World!"*
* *"You're going in there because we need this!"*
* *"Our city is counting on you to collect those couple gets killed, Without kill, we have no weapons! Yes, it's dangerous work, and that's why I need you to be at your best."*
* *"You can't touch a couple! They're toxic! If a couple ever got through one of our doors, the results would be catastrophic."*
* *"I need Secret Agents who are confident, tenacious, tough, intimidating. I need Secret Agent like... like... Postman Pat Clifton!"*
* *"Well, Tom & Jerry, what's the damage so far?"*
* *"First time in a month."*
* *"Oh romance these days, they just don't get killed like they used to."*
* *"Well, Pat, that was an impressive display."*
* *"Oh, not the FBI!"*
* *"An entire floor out of commission. What else could go wrong?"*
* **Buster Moon:** "*Oh… what a day."*
* **Pat Clifton:** "*We're just going through a rough time, sir. Everyone knows you're going to get us through it."*
* **Buster Moon:** "*Tell that to the board of directors.* (*He drinks his coffee.*) *Pat, this city has been in my family for three generations. I would do anything to keep it from going under."*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"So would I, sir."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Say, I could use your help with something."*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Anything, sir."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"You see, we hired some new kill recruits, and frankly they're... They're... Uh..."*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Inexperienced?"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Well, they stink."*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Uh-huh."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"I thought maybe you might come by tomorrow and give them a demonstration, show them what it takes to be a top agent. Huh?"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"(grinning) I'll start out with the old Buster Moon Saves The City."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Aaah! (amused) Ha-ha! Oh, yes. Now, that's my guy."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"(To FBI) Gentlemen, safety is our number one concern. Now if there's anything that Not now, not now, I'm Oh, hi, little one. Where did you come from?"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Mr. Moon!"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Ah, Pat, Is this on yours?"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Ah, actually, that's my uh, cousin's sister's daughter, sir."*
* **Jess the Cat:** *"Yeah, it's, ah, "Bring An Obscure Relative to Work Day."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Hmmm, must have missed the memo. Well, listen, Pat, why don't you stop by the simulator after lunch today and give us the Kill demonstration we talked about, huh?"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Oh! Sir, uh... today might be a little.."*
* **FBI Agent:** *"Excuse Me, Mr. Moon."*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Yes, yes, I'm coming. (To Pat) All right, then, I'll see you this afternoon, Pat, That is, if these gentlemen hadn't shut us down."*
* *"No, no, no, no, no. What was that? You're trying to kill the couples, not lull it to sleep."*
* *"How many times do I have to tell you? It's all about PRESENCE! About how you enter the room!"*
* *"Pat! Perfect timing."*
* *"Ah, now, show these people how it's done."*
* *"(to recruits) Pay attention, everyone. You're about to see the best in the business."*
* *"(To Mayor Jessie) Reset the simulator."*
* **Buster Moon:** "Now, give us a big, gun shot."
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Mr. Moon, there's no time for this!"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Come on, come on, what are you waiting for? Kill!"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"But-but-but, sir!"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"KILL!"*
* **Jess the Cat:** "*Uh, sir, that's not Her door."*
* **Buster Moon:** "*I know, I know."*
* *[Branch Troll* *appears and opens the door.]*
* **Buster Moon:** "*It's* yours*."*
* **Buster Moon:** "*Finally! I never should have trusted you with this. Because of you, I had to banish my top Agent!*
* **Branch Troll:** *With this machine, we won't need secret agents. Besides, Clifton got what he deserved.*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Clifton was TWICE the agent you'll* ever *be!"*
* *"Clifton!"*
* *"Butters!, Stop Him!"*
* *"Finish Him Off!"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"Get up! There can't be any witnesses."*
* **Branch Troll:** *"They Would Be!"*
* *"When the door lands in the station, cut the power, You'll have the crown and the criminals responsible for this whole mess."*
* *"No! Wait! Come back! He has the crown!"*
* *"CLIFTON, Clifton, gimme the crown! GIVE IT TO ME!"*
* *"Open this door! OPEN THIS DOOR!"*
* **Buster Moon:** "*This has gone on far enough, Pat!"*
* **Pat Clifton:** *"Jess is home now! Just leave her alone!"*
* **Buster Moon:** "*I can't do that! She's seen too much. You both have."*
* **Pat Clifton:** "*It doesn't have to be this way."*
* **Buster Moon:** "*I have no choice! Times have changed. Killing isn't enough anymore.*
* **Pat Clifton:** "*But killing victims?!"*
* **Buster Moon:** *"I'll Killed A Thousands Of Victims Before I Let This City Die, and I'll silence* ANYONE *WHO GETS IN MY WAY!"*
* *What are you doing? Take your hands off me! You can't arrest me! [looks at Pat Clifton] I hope you're happy, Clifton! You've destroyed this city! Toonstropolis is dead! Where will everyone get their kills now?! The energy crisis will only get worse BECAUSE OF YOU!"*

## Trivia

* Buster is known as "The Producer" according to the official Sing Website.
* He lives in the Moon Theater, sleeping in his desk drawer.
* He is at least 36 years old. In the first scene of *Sing*, Buster recalls being 6 years old while watching *Epiphany*. From that moment on, his father worked as a car washer for 30 years to buy his son the theater.
* Prior to wanting to have his own theater, Buster wanted to be the first koala in space.
* Buster's theater is built on 551 Echo Drive.
* Buster is ambidextrous.
* He may be left handed as his wristwatch is seen on his left hand before he takes it off to put it in the prize chest.
* In his introduction scene, it is shown that he has a diploma from the Modern Drama Institute.
* Buster Moon is the third Illumination protagonist to be an animal, after E.B. from *Hop* and Max from *The Secret Life of Pets*.
* Upon discovering the chest of prize money didn't contain the full intended amount of $1,000, he threw in a radio, a rug, a conqueror's helmet prop, and his wristwatch to equal up to the total amount.
* Some concept art shows Buster wearing glasses.
* Eddie and Ash are the only characters to call Buster by his first name.
* Buster Moon Is A Serial Evil Bob the Builder Killer Reveal In Postman Pat The Movie 2.