Disney Legend Mark Henn and his team of artists honor Donald Duck on his 90th Birthday with the hand-drawn, short ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘.
‘D.I.Y. Duck’ by Disney Legend Mark Henn. ‘D.I.Y. Duck’ will stream on Disney+ beginning June 9. Disney Channel will have multiple airings of the short throughout June 9. Freeform will air the short Sunday, June 9 at 5:15 pm. DisneyNOW will have the short for 30 days beginning June 9.
Revisiting the golden age of Disney animation, ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘ emerges as a delightful ode to nostalgia and craftsmanship. Crafted by the esteemed Disney Legend Mark Henn, this charming three-minute hand-drawn short breathes new life into the beloved Donald Duck, celebrating his 90-year legacy with a burst of timeless humor.
Scheduled to premiere on June 9 across multiple platforms including Disney+, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ YouTube, Disney Channel, and Freeform, ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘ marks Donald’s triumphant return to the spotlight, his first standalone role since the iconic 1961 short, ‘The Litter Bug‘. Helmed by Henn, whose illustrious career spans over four decades and includes supervising the animation of iconic characters like Ariel, Mulan, and Tiana, the short promises a delightful journey back to the roots of Disney’s animation legacy.
In ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘, Donald embarks on a comical quest to tackle home repairs, igniting a chain of uproarious misadventures that culminate in a hilariously explosive finale. Infused with the spirit of classic Disney storytelling, the short captures the essence of Donald’s irascible charm, brought to life through the timeless vocal gestures of Clarence “Ducky” Nash, Donald’s original voice actor.
With nods to the original cartooning style of the 1950s and 1960s, ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘ offers a refreshing glimpse into the past while delivering contemporary entertainment for audiences of all ages. Produced by Emmy® Award-winner Dorothy McKim and brought to life by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hand-drawn animation team, the short stands as a testament to the enduring magic of traditional animation.
As Donald Duck takes center stage once again, fans can rejoice in the revival of his timeless antics, streaming ‘D.I.Y. Duck‘ on Disney+ from June 9 onwards. With multiple airings on Disney Channel and Freeform, accompanied by a 30-day stint on DisneyNOW, the short promises to be a delightful treat for Disney enthusiasts everywhere.
Summary
‘D.I.Y. Duck‘ is what we have longed for over the last two decades regarding the beloved Fab Five and need more of this styling in future Disney animated shorts and features. The perfect tribute to everyone’s favorite mallard with an anger management issue.
