Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life
Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life is an animated television series based on the cartoon characters Chip 'n' Dale.[1] The series is co-produced by The Walt Disney Company France and Xilam Animation. It premiered on Disney+ on July 28, 2021.[2][3] Unlike other iterations of the characters, the series is non-verbal, similar to other shows produced by Xilam.[4]
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Genre | Comedy Slapstick |
Based on | Chip 'n' Dale by Bill Justice |
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Composer | Vincent Artaud |
Country of origin | United States France |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 24 (72 segments) (list of episodes) |
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Executive producer | Marc du Pontavice |
Producer | Marc du Pontavice |
Running time | 22 minutes (7 minutes per segment) |
Production companies | Xilam The Walt Disney Company France |
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Original network | Disney+ |
Original release | July 28, 2021 – present |
On June 15, 2022, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season,[5] which premiered on May 24, 2023.[6] In June 2023, it was announced that more episodes of the series were ordered.[7] Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life received generally positive reviews from critics.
Voice cast
- Matthew Géczy as Chip[8]
- Kaycie Chase as Dale[9]
- Cindy Lee Delong as Clarice,[10] Fifi,[11] Pluto's pups
- Bill Farmer as Pluto[12]
- Sylvain Caruso as Donald Duck[13]
- David Gasman as Beagle Boys, Butch[14]
- Sybille Tureau as Daisy Duck
Gyro Gearloose, Little Helper, Peg-Leg Pete, Poe de Spell and Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear in the second season.
Episodes
Production
Director Jean Cayrol stated, "That show is based on the version of the animated short from the 40s and 50s, so we wanted to base the relationship on that, but also, we wanted to root the show into the 21st century and have this very modern feel, so that’s why they are now living in a treehouse in the middle of a park in the middle of a modern gigantic city. I think that’s what they needed to be rooted in nowadays and make them even more relatable."[15]
Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life was renewed for a second season in June 2022.[16][17]
Release
Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life premiered on Disney+ on July 28, 2021.[18] In the United States, the series debuted on Disney Channel on January 9, 2023,[19] and on Disney XD on January 14, 2023 on linear television,[20] making it the first Xilam animated series to air in the United States since KidsClick aired Oggy and the Cockroaches in 2019. The second season was released on May 24, 2023 on Disney+.[21][22] The remaining episodes of season two were released on August 30, 2023.
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a rating of 80% based on reviews from 5 critics.[23]
Kristy Puchko of IGN gave the series a grade of eight out of ten and found it to be a refreshing interpretation of Chip and Dale, while praising the animation and complimenting the humor of the show.[24] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media rated Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life three out of five stars, complimented the presence of positive messages and role models, citing friendship and curiosity, and found the series entertaining across its humor.[25]
Jenna Anderson of ComicBook.com gave the series a grade of three out of five, acclaimed the animation style, and complimented the performances of the voice actors, but stated that the series is narratively too simplified.[26] Kevin John Siazon of Today's Parent included Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life in their "6 Must-Watch Disney Plus Shows And Movies Coming In July 2021" list, calling it a "modern take on Disney's classic non-verbal slapstick comedy."[27]
References
- Puchko, Kristy (28 July 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Premiere Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- Peterson, Erik (24 February 2021). "Disney+ Sets Premiere Dates, First Images For 'Turner & Hooch', 'Mysterious Benedict Society', 'Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life' & 'High School Musical: The Series'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 1 March 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- Paz, Maggie Dela (16 June 2021). "Opening Title Sequence for Disney+'s Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Revealed". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- Zahed, Ramin (11 June 2019). "First Look : Disney+ Unveils Pics from New 'Chip 'n' Dale' Series at Annecy". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 January 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- Pedersen, Lise (15 June 2022). "Disney Reveals Animated Series Slate at Annecy Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 July 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- Kapoor, Bhavya (24 May 2023). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life season 2 on Disney+: Release date, air time, plot, and more details". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Balaga, Marta (13 June 2023). "Disney Unveils Animated Series at Annecy, Teases 'Magicampers' and 'The Sunnyridge 3' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- "Voice Of Chip – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - "Voice Of Clarice – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - Kamran, Mudassir (23 May 2023). "Chip 'N' Dale: Park Life Season 2 Episode 1: Release Date, Preview & Streaming Guide - OtakuKart". OtakuKart.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- "Voice Of Pluto – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - "Voice Of Donald Duck – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - Pratt, Emmy (28 July 2021). "'Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life' Introduces a New Generation to the Iconic Duo". TV Insider. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Newsdesk, Laughing Place Disney (15 June 2022). "Disney TV Animation Reveals Several New Series, Series Renewals, and Additional Episode Orders at Annecy International Animation Festival". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Milligan, Mercedes (15 June 2022). "Disney Sets Massive TV & Streaming Animation Slate at Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Latchem, John (21 July 2021). "Animated Series 'Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life' Premieres on Disney+ July 28". Media Play News. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Disney Newsdesk, Laughing Place (6 January 2023). ""Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life" to Begin Airing on Disney Channel on Monday, January 9th". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- "Shows A-Z – chip 'n' dale: park life on disney plus". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- "New on Disney+ Hotstar in May: 'Rennervations', 'American Born Chinese', and more". The Hindu. 2 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- Reed, Sabrina (1 May 2023). "New on Disney+ in May 2023: Ed Sheeran doc, American Born Chinese, and more". FanSided. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- Puchko, Kristy (28 July 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Premiere Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- Moulton, Ashley. "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- Anderson, Jenna (27 July 2021). "Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life Review: A Gorgeous, But Underwhelming New Adventure". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- Siazon, Kevin John (22 June 2021). "6 Must-Watch Disney Plus Shows And Movies Coming In July 2021". Today's Parent. Retrieved 28 August 2023.