Epic Mickey opening movie revealed

Plenty of nods to the past with more than a few clues into the Mouse's future

Words: on August 17, 2010

Well it seems Warren Spector is continuing on his worldwide tour of showing off new Epic Mickey footage to everyone who isn’t me. And those lucky so and sos fortunate enough to be at whatever the hell is going on in Cologne, Germany got to see the first part of Epic Mickey’s opening movie. If it’s any consolation, they’ve just passed it along to us! Here’s your first chance to see it, and potential glimpses of tje yet-to-be-confirmed environments that might appear in the game. Oh yeah, and it’s pretty great too. A nice little blend of "Thru the Mirror" and "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" (Cage-free version!) with what looks like a bit of darker spin.

Eagle-eyed animation nerds will take much delight in the fantastic time elapse sequence in the middle, plus the trailer may very well offer clues Epic Mickey has yet to reveal.


Above: The trailer is narrated by Yen Sid, who is creating the “Wasteland,” a place for those forgotten...


Above: Perhaps an alternate reality? We can see a statue in the middle of what looks like Walt and Oswald?


Above: As promised, we’re seeing the return to the mischievous, kinetic Mickey people originally fell in love with. So… can you spot any potential Disney locales he’s accidentally brought to life? Something looks pretty "Alice in Wonderland" in there. Is that the Matterhorn and Small World rides? I’m getting a "Mickey and the Beanstalk" vibe from that thing on the left… TOMORROWLAND?!

The trailer makes the in-game sequences look pretty stunning, yes, in spite of being a Wii game, naysayers! The video ends on a cliffhanger, but it looks like Disney is promising to reveal more clips in the weeks ahead. I'll probably be available.

Aug 16, 2010

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  • guiarherodrummer1998

    guiarherodrummer1998  - 1 year, 5 months ago  - Report

    two things.
    One: This is a Disney game?
    Two: This is a Wii game?
    THIS MAKES NO SENSE!!!!

    looking awesome so far. i like this spector dude's style.
  • shyfonzie

    shyfonzie  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    That montage was AMAZIINGGGG
  • BoltActionRevolver

    BoltActionRevolver  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    That lay out was very Disneyland like. Including the Partners statue in the town square... Then Mickey happens. Bungling mouse
  • fattoler

    fattoler  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    @EvanKHustle

    What new Ducktales Game?
  • MrSuitMan

    MrSuitMan  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    HHHHOOOLLLLYYY SSSHHHEEETEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETT
  • Hurricrane

    Hurricrane  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    HOLY SHIT! The player works!
  • abbottfrizzell

    abbottfrizzell  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    OO mickey when will you learn
  • Clovin64

    Clovin64  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    That model wasteland looks a bit like Disneyland. Anyhoo, its brilliant seeing the classic mischievous Micky up to his usually tricks again. Why can't that bloody mouse just leave things alone?
  • 04whim

    04whim  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    I admit I've not been following this game as much as I probably should have (not owning a wii and all that) so I could just be stating what's already known, but that black ink seemed to take on the appearance of Chernabog and Oogie Boogie to me, possibly taken over by Spiderman's black suit.
  • Metroidhunter32

    Metroidhunter32  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    Well to make the obvious pun, this game is going to be epic.
  • Wolverine08

    Wolverine08  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    everybody ready, 1...2...3....ahhhhhhhhh sweeeeeeeeeeeet.....
    That's the most hartwarming thing I've seen in a long time, just fix the video player and I'll enjoy it even more.
  • mEgAzD

    mEgAzD  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    Viewtiful is all I can say.
  • XXII

    XXII  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    I wish I was "sos fortunate" to be at gamescon too. :P

    Spelling mistakes aside, the game looks great so far.

    Judging from the mini model of the wasteland there will be at least 7 different levels based on attractions from Disneyland. I could spot Main Street USA, The Matterhorn, the haunted mansion (or possible it's a small world), sleeping beauties castle, that new pirate island (that used to to Tom Sawyer island) and most of tomorrow land. Along with a Jack and the beanstock and a alice in wonderland level.

    I also thought the calendar with stills from Mickey cartoons was rather interesting. I wonder if all those dates on the calender corresponded with the date the cartoons in the still came out.
  • MasterV

    MasterV  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    Hmmm seems fantastic! Finally, somebody who takes the Wii seriously! More excited about this than Other M to be honest. Can't wait!
  • ThatGuyFromTV

    ThatGuyFromTV  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    Anyone else notice the way Mickey's ears moved as he turned his head? It looks fantastic
  • EvanKHustle

    EvanKHustle  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    I think Warren Spector gave you his card for a reason Chris. You should call him up, get an interview or an appointment to his office, something. What's the worst that could happen? You never know. Plus, I'm convinced you had something to do with the new Duck Tales game.
  • batman5273

    batman5273  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    looks great!
  • DarkTone

    DarkTone  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    And he did all that with the blue paint!

    Nice nod to all things Disney. Liked the little montage in the middle.
  • FantasticMrStarFox

    FantasticMrStarFox  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    Holy shit this game is gonna be awesome
  • mahabat

    mahabat  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    haha if only i could get over my obsession with acheivements i would be a lot more excited for this, but i still am pretty darn
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