‘Duck Tales: The Movie’ gets a Disney Channel debut and star treatment

You’ve seen the cartoon, now check out the film. DuckTales: The Movie -- Treasure of the Lost Lamp, a 1990 theatrical film based on the syndicated “DuckTales” series, is making its Disney Channel debut. It stars some real characters: Scrooge McDuck; Donald Duck’s nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie; and Webbigail Vanderquack, all of whom go off to seek the hidden treasure of Collie Baba.

The ensuing adventure includes a dusty old lamp and a mysterious villain named Morlock. Grown-ups can listen for Alan Young, Christopher Lloyd and Rip Taylor, who supply the voices of Scrooge, Morlock and a generous genie.

As for the popular “DuckTales” series, it airs 3:30-4 p.m. weekdays on KCAL, 1:30-2 p.m. on WGN.

“DuckTales: The Movie -- Treasure of the Lost Lamp,” today 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m., Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. Disney Channel. For all ages.

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