DuckTales (Remake)

[D82]

McMystery at McDuck Manor was broadcasted last week on Disney XD in Sweden. It was a great episode, especially for anyone familiar with the old Ducktales series!

I watched that episode online not much later, but now that it has aired in the US too I think we can talk about it. It wasn't a bad episode, but I didn't like the way they brought back an old character. It wasn't too respectful, in my opinion.

[D82]

Titles of the remaining episodes of season 1:

"From the Confidential Casefiles of Agent 22!" 7/7/2018

"Who is Gizmoduck?!" 14/7/2018

"The Other Bin of Scrooge McDuck!" 21/7/2018

"Sky Pirates...In the Sky!" 28/7/2018

"The Secret(s) of Castle McDuck!" TBA/8/2018

"The Last Crash of the Sunchaser!" TBA/8/2018

"The Day of the Ducks!" SEASON FINALE TBA/8/2018

"The Night of De Spell!" SEASON FINALE TBA/8/2018

Sources: https://twitter.com/DisneyTVA/status/10 ... 3399367680, https://twitter.com/DisneyTVA/status/10 ... 1417520128, https://twitter.com/DisneyTVA/status/10 ... 3842505728

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Clip from “The Golden Lagoon of White Agony Plains” introducing Goldie, voiced by Allison Janney:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMZZul8X_7g[/youtube]

[disneyprincess11]

A Three Caballeros episode is on the shelf for now.

....Ultimately it was done before we ever started up on our show, so it had no baring on us postponing our Three Cabs episode idea- that was more of a production concern than anything else. Would still love to have Panchito and Jose on the show. Maybe some day…

https://suspendersofdisbelief.tumblr.co ... hing-about

[D82]

• The show will have a panel at Comic-Con:

• FRIDAY, JULY 20, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Room 6A) Disney Channel’s DuckTales
  Join DuckTales stars Danny Pudi (“Huey”), Ben Schwartz (“Dewey”), Bobby Moynihan (“Louie”) and Toks Olagundoye (“Mrs. Beakley”), along with Matt Youngberg (executive producer) and Francisco Angones (co-producer/story editor), as they discuss the mystery of the boys’ missing mom, epic adventures for season two and reveal new footage from never-before-seen episodes. Limited autograph signing to follow.

  Source: http://www.animationmagazine.net/events ... comic-con/

• New episode synopsis:

• From the Confidential Casefiles of Agent 22! (Saturday, July 7, 9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
  Webby learns how Scrooge and Mrs. Beakley first met while she helps Scrooge rescue her granny from the clutches of rival spy Black Heron.
  *April Winchell (“Mickey and the Roadster Racers”) and Corey Burton (“Mickey and the Roadster Racers”) guest star as Black Heron and scientist Ludwig Von Drake, respectively.
  
  Who is Gizmoduck?! (Saturday, July 14, 9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
  As Fenton figures out how to be a hero, Mark Beaks offers to hire Gizmoduck and help him defend all of Duckburg.
  *Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) recurs as Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera/Gizmoduck.
  
  The Other Bin of Scrooge McDuck! (Saturday, July 21, 9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
  Lena’s loyalties are tested when Magica forces her to lead Webby on a raid to a facility full of Scrooge’s most dangerous artifacts to find his #1 Dime.
  
  Sky Pirates…in the Sky! (Saturday, July 28, 9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
  Feeling ignored, Dewey finds a new family: a band of singing and dancing pirates looking to rob Scrooge blind.

  Source: http://disneytvanimation.com/post/17529 ... y-synopsis

• And music video made in collaboration with DJ Marshmello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-HjAr034M


UPDATE 1

• The upcoming episode titled "From the Confidential Casefiles of Agent 22!" features an Easter egg from Gummi Bears. Here's a clip of that moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxhXrdGX_eI

• Also, Doofus Drake makes his debut as a spoiled rich kid in tomorrow's episode: https://twitter.com/DisneyChannelPR/sta ... 2705402885

• And here's a behind-the-scenes video with Martellus Bennett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vhoGTqSQY


UPDATE 2

• First look at Fenton/Gizmoduck's mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I_maZxeeE4

• And titles and air dates for the last episodes of season 1:

• The Secret(s) of Castle McDuck! (4/8/18)
  The Last Crash of the Sunchaser! (11/8/18)
  The Shadow War! Part 1 (18/8/2018)
  The Shadow War! Part 2 (18/8/2018) SEASON FINALE

  Source: http://disneytvanimation.com/post/17583 ... iju-482018

[D82]

DuckTales exclusive: First look at the return of an iconic TaleSpin character
http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/14/ducktales-t ... n-karnage/

[Silvershade]

SDCC footage, get ready for familiar faces people!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTzuLFuDfE[/youtube]

[Sotiris]

DuckTales introduces the Three Caballeros at Comic-Con
http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/20/ducktales-t ... comic-con/

Don Cheadle to voice Donald Duck on DuckTales
http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/20/don-cheadle ... ducktales/

[Big Disney Fan]

With all the crossovers and/or references to other Disney Afternoon programs here, all that's needed now is to do an episode in which Donald takes Scrooge and the nephews to meet one of his closest friends and his son. Want to guess who they are?

[D82]

The last episode was really interesting. Things are getting exciting now that the season finale is approaching.

Here's a sneak peek at the last episodes of season 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FCmhbFC994

With all the crossovers and/or references to other Disney Afternoon programs here, all that's needed now is to do an episode in which Donald takes Scrooge and the nephews to meet one of his closest friends and his son. Want to guess who they are?

Are you referring to Goof Troop? Yes, that would be great. I loved the references to Gummi Bears in "From the Confidential Casefiles of Agent 22". Though, aren't Gummi bears the only ones who bounce when they drink the secret potion? When humans drink it, it makes them stronger. I know the characters here are not humans, but maybe it should have had another effect on them.

SDCC footage, get ready for familiar faces people!

I loved seeing Bubba among those new characters. And also the three caballeros. I'm a bit surprised, though, that they're not going to use the same voice actors from Legend of the Three Caballeros for Panchito and José.

By the way, I'm curious, what do you guys think of the new versions of old characters that have been introduced lately? Though not as much as the original, I like the new Fenton/Gizmoduck. The episodes he has appeared in are among my favorites so far. His mother is OK, but not as funny as the original. Goldie is a bit too evil, she almost seems a villain, though I kind of liked her. Regarding Doofus, I don't know yet, I need to see more of him, but they have changed him quite a lot!

[Elladorine]

SDCC footage, get ready for familiar faces people!

The youtube tags don't seem to be working anymore, unfortunately. Here's the above link in case anyone doesn't know how to access it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTzuLFuDfE
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I mostly love the new takes on most of the old characters, especially Fenton. The difference with Gyro was jarring, but his new personality works with the show and has really grown on me. Goldie is rubbing me the wrong way just a little thus far, but to be fair she always has no matter the incarnation. One of my favorite episodes so far has been the spy-based one; the retro stuff was cool and it was fun seeing younger versions of the characters. Lots of cool little easter eggs, great character development, genuinely funny moments and a hearty dose of adventure. I really like the designs of the upcoming characters, but that's probably a given since I love the overall look and feel of the show (I do hope we'll see Daisy at some point). The creators obviously love the source material just as much as I do, and the build-up for the season finale has been sucking me in.

For those interested, Target is carrying exclusive DuckTales toys and merchandise, but actually finding it in-stores may be hit or miss. I've picked up several of the 5" action figures so far, and a few of the "money stacks" blind box figures (which includes Lena and DARKWING). Scrooge's money bin and Launchpad's plane are also available. The Disney Store is also carrying a play set of figurines which is consistently sold out in my area (prompting me to buy that set online). I hope more characters will be released as figures in the future, especially Della.

[Big Disney Fan]

With all the crossovers and/or references to other Disney Afternoon programs here, all that's needed now is to do an episode in which Donald takes Scrooge and the nephews to meet one of his closest friends and his son. Want to guess who they are?

Are you referring to Goof Troop? Yes, that would be great.

Yes, that is exactly what I'm referring to.

And also the three caballeros. I'm a bit surprised, though, that they're not going to use the same voice actors from Legend of the Three Caballeros for Panchito and José.

My sister would love that, as she loves the movie (and Donald Duck in general). Who are they getting to voice Jose and Panchito?

[Silvershade]

My sister would love that, as she loves the movie (and Donald Duck in general). Who are they getting to voice Jose and Panchito?

Bernardo de Paula and Arturo Del Puerto, respectively. It's in the EW link.

[D82]

Video of the entire Comic-Con panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qaOXHNe0e8

And synopsis for the last episodes of season 1:

Saturday, August 4
DuckTales “The Secret(s) of Castle McDuck!”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
On a family trip to Scrooge’s ancestral castle, Dewey tries to hide the truth about his mom as his brothers search for family secrets.
Graham McTavish (The Hobbit trilogy) and Ashley Jensen (Ugly Betty) guest star as Scrooge’s parents, Fergus and Downey McDuck, respectively.

Saturday, August 11
DuckTales “The Last Crash of the Sunchaser!”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Stuck on a precarious peak, the kids secretly search the plane for the final clue about Della’s mysterious disappearance.

Saturday, August 18
DuckTales “The Shadow War!”
(9:30 – 10:30 A.M. EDT) One-Hour Season Finale on Disney Channel
Magica De Spell is close to exacting revenge on Scrooge, so the family races against time to plan a dangerous rescue mission to save Scrooge and the city.
Don Cheadle (Avengers: Infinity War) guest stars as Donald Duck’s intelligible voice as a result of an inventive voicebox. Reprising their roles are Lin Manuel-Miranda (Broadway’s Hamilton) as Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera (a.k.a. Gizmoduck), Catherine Tate (Doctor Who) as Magica De Spell and Kimiko Glenn (Orange Is the New Black) as Lena.

Source: http://www.animationmagazine.net/north- ... or-august/

The youtube tags don't seem to be working anymore, unfortunately. Here's the above link in case anyone doesn't know how to access it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTzuLFuDfE

I could access the link by clicking the reply button, but thanks for posting it! I thought that maybe I was the only one who couldn't see the embedded videos. I hope the problem gets fixed soon.

The difference with Gyro was jarring, but his new personality works with the show and has really grown on me.

It has yet to grow on me . It also took me a while to like Mrs. Beakley (she's so serious here) and to get used to the nephews. The old characters were more innocent; the good guys were nicer and the bad guys meaner. But I understand that's what modern audiences are used to. On the one hand, their personalities seem more realistic in that aspect; but on the other, they aren't as likable or it takes more time to like them (at least to me). That doesn't mean they aren't good and well developed characters. For the most part they are. It took me a bit to get used to the change of tone and feel of this new series compared to the original, but I'm really enjoying it now. The episodes' plots are clever and the writing is quite good. I like the humor too, the jokes are generally funny. However, I wish there were fewer jokes, because sometimes it makes the situations feel less dangerous and less real.

[justcuttinhair]

I enjoy this show so much! I have watched a few of them at least twice. The animation took time to grow on me, but the voice cast is awesome. The real treat is that the nephews personalities are expanded. The only character design I don’t care for is the Beagle Boys and Ma. Not sure how I feel about the crossovers because I think you can use nostalgia too much that it begins to loose the shows focus. Duckworth should have been real and not a ghost. Can not wait for Magica De Spell, her appearance at the end of the teaser at SDCC was met with cheers!

[D82]

Clip from the next episode introducing Don Karnage from TaleSpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKz_9VkCATg

And interview with his voice actor Jaime Camil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izeLDpLV968

Duckworth should have been real and not a ghost.

I completely agree. I would've preferred he hadn't been in the show at all to him appearing this way.

[Disney's Divinity]

Clip from the next episode introducing Don Karnage from TaleSpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKz_9VkCATg

That seems...odd? I wonder if they plan to reboot TaleSpin at some point.

[D82]

I wonder if they plan to reboot TaleSpin at some point.

Who knows, these references to other Disney Afternoon series are more than little cameos. Maybe it's a way of testing if there's an audience for more potential remakes.

Here's the full song from the last episode and its reprises:
- Sky Pirates
- Sky Pirates (Reprise 1)
- Sky Pirates (Reprise 2)

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Promo for the next episode: https://twitter.com/DuckTales/status/10 ... 7712044034

[Elladorine]

Latest episode = Literally crying