Here's the news:I don't care what it looks like as long as the writing is good and they try to bring back as many VAs as possible.
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2015/02/25/ducktales-reboot-coming-in-2017-from-disney-xd/
Not to jinx this, but I'm surprised there hasn't been a horrible live action/CGI DuckTales movie yet. What with the 80s/90s nostalgia boom now. I'm glad there hasn't been, because those are always aweful. But it seems like something some executive would latch onto given the still well remembered name and insanely catchy theme song.I thought Disney didn't seem to care a lot for their lineup. I don't think any of the Disney Afternoon had finished DVD releases.
I wonder if this is why I actually saw a copy of the Ducktails movie on the shelf last time I was in Target. Seemed like they were never going to release that thing.
I don't care what it looks like as long as the writing is good and they try to bring back as many VAs as possible.
True, but both June Foray and Alan Young are in their 90s so they can't do the voices for too much longer.I wonder if this is why I actually saw a copy of the Ducktails movie on the shelf last time I was in Target. Seemed like they were never going to release that thing.
They actually released it a few years ago, but it was exclusively available as a prize for Club Disney members.I don't care what it looks like as long as the writing is good and they try to bring back as many VAs as possible.
They were able to get pretty much the whole cast together for the Ducktales Remastered game. That's promising.
Someone raised a good question: Are they going to go with Carl Barks' stories or Don Rosas'?
Yep. An all-new "DuckTales," an animated comedy series based on the Emmy Award-winning series treasured by a generation of viewers, has been ordered for launch in 2017 on Disney XD channels around the world. Set to be produced by Disney Television Animation, this new series will once again feature that feathered tycoon / adventurer Scrooge McDuck, his plucky grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and -- of course -- "Unca" Donald Duck.
" 'DuckTales' has a special place in Disney's TV animation history, it drew its inspiration from Disney Legend Carl Barks' comic books and through its storytelling and artistic showmanship, set an enduring standard for animated entertainment that connects with both kids and adults," said Marc Buhaj, Senior Vice President, Programming and General Manager, Disney XD. "Our new series will bring that same energy and adventurous spirit to a new generation."
Mind you, Disney's relaunch of this much-beloved Disney Afternoon series wasn't entirely unexpected. Ever since Capcom & Disney Interactive released that "DuckTales Remastered" game back in August of 2013 (Not to mention how Uncle Scrooge's Lucky Dime and Money Bin popped up as pieces of the Disney Infinity universe), there have been whispers that The Walt Disney Company was planning to return to Duckburg.
But today's announcement -- which confirms that not only will Scrooge and his family be back but virtually the entire original "DuckTales" supporting cast (As in: Scrooge's faithful butler, Duckworth; ingenious inventor Gyro Gearloose; crash-prone pilot Launchpad McQuack; Scrooge McDuck's arch-nemesis Flintheart Glomgold; greedy sorceress Magica DeSpell; Ma Beagle and her bumbling brood, the Beagle Boys. Not to mention the nephew's nanny Mrs. Beakley and her granddaughter Webbigail Vanderquack) -- is really more than fans of 1980s-era Disney Television Animation could have ever hoped for.
But as to whether this relaunch of "DuckTales" will be done in hand-drawn animation (which is what the original 100 episodes that Disney Television Animation produced from 1987-90 were done in) or in CG, or whether any of the veteran voice actors who originally voiced Duckburg residents (EX: Alan Young, June Foray, Tony Anselmo and Russi Taylor. To name just a few) will be asked back to return to voice these much-beloved characters for this next set of shows ... Disney Channel officials weren't willing to say. Not yet, anyway.
Traditional suits Duck Tales best I think. Also, there damn well be plenty of race cars, lasers and aeroplanes.
Traditional suits Duck Tales best I think. Also, there damn well be plenty of race cars, lasers and aeroplanes.
Unfortunately at this point such plans are a duck-blur.
Traditional suits Duck Tales best I think. Also, there damn well be plenty of race cars, lasers and aeroplanes.
Unfortunately at this point such plans are a duck-blur.
Maybe we can solve the mystery?
I would LOVE a new Darkwing series!
Heard they were going to start it up again sometime.I would LOVE a new Darkwing series!
I never read it, but I heard REALLY good things about Ian Brill's Darkwing comic that sadly had the plug pulled on it after Disney's purchase of Marvel.
I think there was an episode of Duck Tales where Scrooge goes all vigilante and dresses up as a superhero to fight crime or something? Was that the inspiration for Darkwing Duck?
D'oh! Yeah, I don't know why I keep getting the name mixed up.
I think there was an episode of Duck Tales where Scrooge goes all vigilante and dresses up as a superhero to fight crime or something? Was that the inspiration for Darkwing Duck?
Heard they were going to start it up again sometime.I would LOVE a new Darkwing series!
I never read it, but I heard REALLY good things about Ian Brill's Darkwing comic that sadly had the plug pulled on it after Disney's purchase of Marvel.
Aww don't remind me that I'm likely to live long enough to see a June Foray-less world.
I don't know, it's pretty hard to beat the original voice of Scrooge.
And we've got an intro...
http://youtube.com/v/EURi91Eb6I8
Vocals are pretty low in the mix though.There's a better mix on the Facebook page...
I would LOVE a new Darkwing series!
Wow that Ma Beagle Birthday episode was excellent. Neat twist at introducing a classic character at the end.
The first episode was free on Disney youtube channel. Are the other episodes on their youtube, or just on ABC?Unfortunately, the rest are Disney XD exclusive unless you have the ABC or Disney channel app and a cable subscription that covers either of those channels.
Thanks. I think I have that. I have added it to my DVR Favorites.The first episode was free on Disney youtube channel. Are the other episodes on their youtube, or just on ABC?Unfortunately, the rest are Disney XD exclusive unless you have the ABC or Disney channel app and a cable subscription that covers either of those channels.
I had a bunch of old Carl Barks comics growing up that my grandmother found for me at a garage sale that I WISH I'D KEPT, so the art style reminds me of that and actually makes me MORE nostalgic.
Is it too much to hope for a regular release schedule? At least Cartoon Network has "bombs".Looks like you'll be getting that in May through Summer.
Looks like the latest episode will have a Gummi Bears reference.
I was in Target within the past week and I saw a DVD with new Duck Tales Artwork on it and I was all like Sweet! They released Season 1 on DVD! My smile turned to a frown when I turned it around and observed on the back that all it was was a few episodes from the new show and a few "First time on DVD" episodes from classic Duck tales. Sigh.Yeah, I've seen that too. I'd like to see the whole new season, but I don't get the channel it's on. I really liked the first episode they had on Youtube ("Yes, sir, kid I just met!"). At this point I'm probably best getting it on Amazon Instant.
It made the jump to regular Disney channel back in May so you might want to try again.I was in Target within the past week and I saw a DVD with new Duck Tales Artwork on it and I was all like Sweet! They released Season 1 on DVD! My smile turned to a frown when I turned it around and observed on the back that all it was was a few episodes from the new show and a few "First time on DVD" episodes from classic Duck tales. Sigh.Yeah, I've seen that too. I'd like to see the whole new season, but I don't get the channel it's on. I really liked the first episode they had on Youtube ("Yes, sir, kid I just met!"). At this point I'm probably best getting it on Amazon Instant.
Thanks, I'll check.It made the jump to regular Disney channel back in May so you might want to try again.I was in Target within the past week and I saw a DVD with new Duck Tales Artwork on it and I was all like Sweet! They released Season 1 on DVD! My smile turned to a frown when I turned it around and observed on the back that all it was was a few episodes from the new show and a few "First time on DVD" episodes from classic Duck tales. Sigh.Yeah, I've seen that too. I'd like to see the whole new season, but I don't get the channel it's on. I really liked the first episode they had on Youtube ("Yes, sir, kid I just met!"). At this point I'm probably best getting it on Amazon Instant.
I usually don't think of him as an actor, but I'm down. If he was directing, I'd be really down. In fact, I feel like his style of directing is well-suited to animation.He'd be a great guest director for an episode. Not sure if animation series do that, though.
So who streams DuckTales right now? Is it available for free, or do you have to pay? My DVR stopped recording it after it apparently switched channels, and I'd love to get caught up over my winter break in a few weeks.It switched over to regular Disney Channel. I know Disney Channel's regular app has it streaming.
"When'd 'e go?" is some solid monster wordplay.Yeah, it took me a little while to get that.
So John Hodgman is going to be playing John D Rockerduck (first introduced in 1961) in an upcoming episode.Apparently Edgar Wright is doing a cameo voice too.
Got some great characters in there. Bubba, Ludwig, Don Carnage, even Genie from the DuckTales movie. Kit & Molly grown up!? Where is Gyro and Honker? And when did Duckworth die? And who are the Greek ducks?Greek Ducks and Duckworth were in previous episodes. This is a Season 3 poster.
The trailer show's he'sI hope that includes his Shark Guy.so you won't miss him.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Okay I must have missed a few episodes of Duck tales, but are we talking about Jabberjaw?The trailer show's he'sI hope that includes his Shark Guy.so you won't miss him.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
There's a great line in the episode 'The Infernal Internship of Mark Beaks' where Scrooge and Flintheart are conspiring against Mark Beaks. Flintheart's overly elaborate plan keeps involving pools filled with sharks, which Scrooge complains about the practicality of acquiring. Flintheart says "Nah, I've got a great shark guy." Implying that he has a regular smuggler for sharks in his various schemes.Okay I must have missed a few episodes of Duck tales, but are we talking about Jabberjaw?The trailer show's he'sI hope that includes his Shark Guy.so you won't miss him.Spoiler (click to show/hide)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoRXs-7UUAE2Fh_?format=jpg&name=small)That is a real shame, I love this show. Hopefully we get a Darkwing Duck spinoff. But I would also love love love a Glomgold spinoff, he is hilarious!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoRXs-7UUAE2Fh_?format=jpg&name=small)That is a real shame, I love this show. Hopefully we get a Darkwing Duck spinoff. But I would also love love love a Glomgold spinoff, he is hilarious!