DuckTales (2017 TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Adventure Comedy |
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| Theme music composer | Mark Mueller |
| Opening theme | "DuckTales" by Felicia Barton |
| Ending theme | "DuckTales" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Dominic Lewis |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 68 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Matt Youngberg |
| Producer(s) | Suzanna Olson |
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| Running time | 22 minutes 44 minutes (special episodes only) |
| Production company(s) | Disney Television Animation |
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| Original network | Disney XD (2017, 2020–present) Disney Channel (2018–19) |
| Original release | August 12, 2017 – present |
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| Related shows | DuckTales (original series) |
DuckTales is an exciting animated TV show from America. It was created by Matt Youngberg and Francisco Angones and made by Disney Television Animation. This series is a new version, or reboot, of the original 1987 show with the same name.
The show is all about Scrooge McDuck and his family. They go on many amazing adventures around the world. They also explore their fictional city called Duckburg. The new DuckTales adds fresh ideas and tells deeper stories about the characters. Donald Duck also has a much bigger role in this version.
DuckTales first aired on August 12, 2017, with a special long episode on Disney XD. It quickly became popular, getting great reviews from fans and critics. The show also led to a comic book series and online episodes. The third season was announced as the final one, ending with a big 90-minute episode on March 15, 2021.
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What Is the Story About?
The story begins with Donald Duck and his rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck, who haven't spoken in ten years. Donald asks Scrooge to look after his three nephews: Huey, Dewey, and Louie. The boys' love for adventure helps Scrooge rediscover his own adventurous spirit.
Scrooge then invites Donald and the boys to live with him at McDuck Manor. His kind housekeeper, Mrs. Beakley, and her adventurous granddaughter, Webby Vanderquack, also live there. Along with Scrooge's loyal pilot, Launchpad McQuack, the family goes on many exciting treasure hunts. They travel all over the world.
- Season 1: Dewey and Webby try to find out why Scrooge and Donald stopped talking. They also search for clues about the mysterious disappearance of the boys' mom, Della Duck. Meanwhile, the powerful sorceress Magica De Spell secretly works to return. She wants revenge on Scrooge for trapping her in his special Number One Dime for 15 years.
- Season 2: Scrooge and his rival, Flintheart Glomgold, compete to see who can become the richest duck. Louie tries to start his own big business, hoping to follow in Scrooge's footsteps. Della Duck finally reunites with her family after escaping from the Moon. She learns how to be a mom again, not knowing that the Moonlanders are planning to invade Earth.
- Season 3: The Ducks find a journal from a famous explorer named Isabella Finch. It describes many lost treasures and artifacts. The family starts a new adventure to find them all. But a secret criminal group called F.O.W.L. also wants these treasures. They will do anything to stop the Ducks.
Who Are the Voices?
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters in DuckTales:
- David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck
- Danny Pudi as Huey Duck
- Ben Schwartz as Dewey Duck
- Bobby Moynihan as Louie Duck
- Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack
- Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack
- Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
- Paget Brewster as Della Duck
How Was the Show Made?
Matt Youngberg and Francisco Angones loved the original DuckTales show when they were kids. They wanted to create a new version for today's generation. Youngberg hoped that kids watching their show would want to bring back DuckTales again in the future.
The new voice cast for the show was announced in December 2016. They even sang the original theme song without music to celebrate! In May 2017, Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the cast as Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera / Gizmoduck. This character was made Latino because of Lin-Manuel's background. The creators felt it was important to have more positive Latino superheroes.
Later, more cast members were announced, including Tony Anselmo who returned to voice Donald Duck. At the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con, Disney also shared that Darkwing Duck would appear in the series.
The show's art style is inspired by Carl Barks' original Uncle Scrooge comics. The famous theme song from the 1987 series was re-recorded for the new show. It was sung by Felicia Barton.
Donald Duck has a much bigger role in this new version. In the 1980s, Disney rules limited how much Donald could appear. These rules were changed after the first DuckTales ended, allowing Donald to be a main character.
When Did It Air?
Broadcast Details
The first 44-minute episode, called Woo-oo!, premiered on August 12, 2017, on Disney XD. It was shown repeatedly for 24 hours. A few days later, it was also put on YouTube. The series officially started on September 23, 2017, which was the 30th anniversary of the original show.
In May 2018, the show moved to the Disney Channel for a while. Then, for its third season, it moved back to Disney XD. A special 44-minute episode from season 3, called "Let's Get Dangerous!", was also made available for free on Disney XD's YouTube channel in October 2020.
DuckTales also aired in other countries. It premiered in Canada on Disney XD on August 12, 2017. In Australia and New Zealand, it started on Disney Channel on October 13, 2017. The show came to the United Kingdom and Ireland on Disney Channel in November 2017, and then on Disney XD in March 2018.
Marketing and Promotion
A short preview for the series was released in December 2016. The first season was planned to have 21 half-hour episodes and two hour-long specials. In March 2017, a longer trailer was shown on Disney Channel. The full opening title sequence, with the re-recorded theme song, was released in June 2017.
Where to Watch at Home
You can find the first and second seasons of DuckTales on Disney+. At first, some episodes were out of order, but this was fixed in June 2020. You can also buy episodes on iTunes and Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Books and Comics
Prose Books
In 2018, a companion book called "DuckTales: Solving Mysteries and Rewriting History!" was published. It covers most of season one from the viewpoints of Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby.
Comic Books
There is also an ongoing comic book series based on the show. It is published by IDW Publishing. The first comic, Ducktales #0, came out in July 2017. The regular monthly series started in September. These comics are also collected into larger books called trade paperbacks. Some of these collections include "Treasure Trove" and "Mysteries and Mallards".
Merchandise
Images for kids
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The official logo for the 2017 DuckTales series.
See also
In Spanish: Patoaventuras (serie de televisión de 2017) para niños
