Disney Kingdoms Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Comic Dub)
Project Overview
Introduction
Buenos Dias My friends, I am Alejo Patten
The Executive Producer, Exec. Dir, actor, writer…..you understand the point I am the guy who is in charge of this production. For years I have wanted to make a Disney related project. When I first came to the VA community I was surprised how hard it was to find family friendly comic dub content (especially Disney properties). So I have taken it upon myself to gather some awesome talent (you guys) and fill the waterhole in order to create something new.
Synopsis and Details
Millions of fans have climbed aboard the "wildest ride in the wilderness" created by Tony Baxter and Walt Disney Imagineering. Now Marvel/Disney hurtles you through the mists of time to reveal the never-before-told saga of how the dangerous gold mine of Big Thunder Mountain became the haunted legend it is today! Malevolent mine owner Barnabas T. Bullion is determined to shelter his teen daughter Abigail from the dangers of the Wild West, but this brave young hero has other ideas...which include robbing her own father's mine as a masked bandit! Earthquakes! Floods! Dynamite-chewing goats! Can the denizens of Rainbow Ridge survive the clash between mankind's greed and nature's fury? And what is the protective power that dwells deep within the mysterious mountain? Surprises await you in the latest Disney Kingdoms saga by the acclaimed duo of Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman) and Tigh Walker (Avengers Undercover)! The tone of this dub takes inspiration from Tombstone, The Great Train Robbery, Big Thunder mountain the original attraction, The Good the bad the Ugly, Last of the Mohicans, and Back to the future Part 3. The Project won't be released till April 8th 2020 due to the switch to a new editing program, multiple brand new VFX experiments that are not possible on the current program, and the fact that the series will be worked on alongside Seekers of the Weird.
Casting and Deadlines
The awesome Luchried will provide the voice of Jason Chandler, while I shall be portraying minor character Cumulous Isobar the Con. As of now, casting ends August 29th and production is slated to begin September 2nd. Recording for the cast will go on for 3 months and is expected to be complete sometime before Nov 11th. Pickups would follow the weekend after new years day and go on throughout the entire month. The Big Thunder ADR Script is expected to be complete before July 30th. If casted, you can expect warm welcomes and the chance to showcase your acting range. The only drama I want coming out is the acting. So show me the best you and have fun. I believe in you guys!!!
Communication
The main form of communication for this project will be through "Discord". Cast members will be required to have a "Discord" to communicate with the directors and other cast members. Scripts, video scripts and lines will be delivered through e-mail/Discord.
Final Words
If you do not make the cut this time don't worry I will hold auditions for Seekers of the Weird as well at this time and another project I have yet to announce. Again, I wish you guys luck and I hope for you it shall be a fun experience.
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Latest Updates
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A role for the series has been added, The Conductor will be a minor character who announces the arrival to rainbow ridge.
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Character Role Update
Dolfo's lines and bio have been updated for auditions, only line 2 has changed, for those who have previously auditioned with the old set of lines do not fear you guys are still in consideration and I -re encourage you send in another audition to bring out something even more awesome, I apologize for any inconvenience on my end. -
Casting Push Back
Okay so I got some news, and bad news. Good news is that the project is still up for the 2020 release and voice actors will have even more chances to audition! Bad news is that casting is gonna have to wait a bit longer since auditions are open till August 29th and production starting the 15th of September. The reason is because this series will not only utilize comic dub scenes but also live action sequences for a new and mysterious character who shall be narrating the series, so there's gonna be a lot of experimenting. In short I want to make sure the new story flows well in the script and the final product is amazing when completed! Anyways, hope you all have a great day!!! -
Crew Recruitment
That being said, Crew Recruitment will still end in May. I will be adding more, so keep your eyes Peeled!! -
Deadline pushed back to a few months.
Hey everyone, I have good news and bad news, good news is that the Big Thunder Mountain comic Dub is still coming in April 2020 and that Casting Calls have been extended to late July so many more can have a go at auditioning! Bad news is that production won't begin till mid-September, this is all happening due to a switch to Final Cut Pro X and wanting to take a small break after the Figment series are done. But with all this I feel the future is bright. Hope you guys have a great day!!!!
Job: Helps with writing the screenplays for the series.
Say something you think would fit
Abigail Bullion is the protagonist of the Disney Kingdoms title Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The daughter of Barnabas T. Bullion, she seeks adventure instead of being trapped in the role of the "proper young lady" she's expected to be.
Personality: Smart, Witty, intelligent, adventurous and positive.
Range: Any
(From speaking to an upper class American slang to mocking it) "A proper young lady must project her station when traveling. Elegent dress and reserved manner are key." PFFFFTTTT Honestly.
(recalling her childhood and seeing it become reality) To work in an inside out mountain that looks like it was carved by the gnome king to house his flock of Giant Dragons. Hard to blame him lying, I suppose. Had a 12 year old Abby known about an underground lnocamotivehauling solid gold iron chains couldn't have kept her grammar in school. Daddy would have a fit if he knew how dangerous it was down here.
(Suddenly she sees the skeleton of a t-rex and is in awe)
WHAT?! I was joking about the dragons!!
(FURIOUS) What happened to you? did some rock come loose down in that min and crack you over the head? Because thats the only way i can understand the man who raised me...The daddy who taught me respect, compassion and to treat others the way I want to be treated SENDING HIS OWN MEN TO DROWN IN A HOLD DURING A FLOOD!
Head of the Big Thunder Mountain Mining Co.. Barnabas T. Bullion is a major character in the Big Thunder Mountain comic, with his daughter Abigail Bullion moving to Rainbow Ridge and getting involved in finding out just what's wrong with her father's mining operation. Barnabas is stubborn in trying to get the mining operation to work to better support the town, but his foreman Wilikers has little regard for the safety of the miners and has generally kept him in the dark just how bad conditions have gotten in the mines.
Character Description: Stubborn, Visionary, Greedy, All out Stressed.
Range: Med.-Low.
(angry) Wilker you better be right about this. I didn't abandon everything that matters in this world to move myself 5,000 west of civilization to run a gold mine that breaks men and barely breaks even!!
(Feeling sorry) My God, what happened here? Let me get you someplace safe, little lady...away from this terrible business.
(regretful) No...she has a point. i've been so focused on making the mine work. So obsessed I suppose I lost sight of the people working down in it. And For a young womanI I love like a daughter to say those things...Well I'd say I've been neglecting what matters most.
The last survivor of a local native tribe slaughtered by the earliest Western settlers to the Big Thunder Mountain region, Onawa, then a very young child, had been taken in by a once kind-hearted man named Barnabas T. Bullion, eventually becoming his maid. By the late 1870's however, Onawa had grown up into a fierce and resentful markswoman, who lived a double life as one of Jason Chandler, Jr's gang of Robin Hood-esque outlaws believing that because of the mountains gold fever influence, Barnabus had lost his way and had now gone to extremes to send hundreds of miners to their death not realizing that there was a great evil manipulating him on the sidelines.
Character Traits: Stubborn, Quick to Judge, deep down she is still the hurt little girl who lost her family and all she really needs is a hug, very complex, sometimes you can never tell what she's thinking.
Range Med-low.
(reminiscing the past) Your fathers my problem..and I aim to take something he loves. Strange feeling isn't it? Realizing your worlds about to be snuffed out. On account of it being inconvenient to some stranger.
(sending a warning to all the miners) My father used to tell the story of Bodaway: The firestarter. A smart and fearless warrior chief, Bodaway led his men to victory in countless battles. It's said he never once turned away in retreat. At first Bodaway fought to protect his people and their home. later, for honor and pride , eventually for the simple thrill of winning.
(pretending to be an innocent woman) Actually, Mr. Wilkers, I was fixing to tell Mr. bullion but I don't want to get him upset so maybe I should tell you. I heard a rumor...somebody spotted a couple of those bandits outside of the town.
Born to parents of latino descent, Dolfo is one of the many top residents who quietly speaks out against the ways the miners have been treated under Bullions right hand. While not the smartest of the good hearted bandits, Dolfo is the most mature, a married strong man who is willing to do whatever it takes to help the town whom he considers as his family.
Character Personality Description: Protective, thoughtful, bit stoic at times but deep down has the heart of an angel.
Range: Mid-Low.
Vocal Notes: While he has an American accent sprinkles of his latino lingo are heard when pronouncing words or names such as "Mi Padre or "Maria".
(speaks what's on his mind in an honest way) Still don't see why we mess with moving it all. Last I checked, this train runs straight to Tuscon. So, I say we head to Tuscon!
(passing the offer because deep down he fears what his wife will think) Nah...I'm a big ol boy. Maria does good just hauling me about. She surely don't nee me dangling off her side.
(happy for Chandler) I don't know about that. Look at Chandler out there. I'd say he agrees with Abby.
Rose is the owner of the Rainbow Ridge Tavern and acts as Abigail's guide on how to avoid trouble in a town run by her fathers co.
Personality: Kind, Trusting, Witty.
Range: Any
Name's Rose, And That, My mouthy little tidbit was me improving your first impression.
Believe it or not, some people blame your Daddy for the tough life we got here....Waving his name caste around like that won't win many friends down here with the riffraff.
(in shock) George! don't be a Fool!!
A Bartender from Belgium who has come to Rainbow Ridge in order to start a new life outside of Europe.
Personality: Passionate and Kind
Range: Mid-Low
Order Up!!!
Apologies George, my voice does tend to carry.
Rainbow Ridges Undertaker.
Character Trait Description: A" might as well be prepared" attitude.
Range: Any
Never Put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
A Cowboy question's why the undertaker is measuring him.
Range: Any
What are you up to taker?
The manager of the Dynamite at the Big Thunder Mine.
Character Trait Description: Stern, Careful, and is one of those guys who does his best to give motivation.
Range: Med-Low.
(WARNING SOMEONE FOR FOR THE LAST TIME) KEEP THOSE EYES ON A SWIVEL TWINKLE TOES!! YOU WANNA STUMBLE YOUR WAY INTO A GRAVE THATS DANDY!!!
(slightly sinister but at the same time hoping the miner survives) Good Luck with that fella.
Range: Med-Low
Y'all seeing anything?
Nope.
JUST KEEP SHOOTING!!!!!
The guard of the mine, he is doing his best to keep his job chin up and all when all he wants to do deep down is just for one minute relax and have a drink.
Range: Med-Low
Where you wandering there, little missy?
HA, HA!! No can do ma'am Ladies aren't allowed in the mine, sorry to say.
I could...I could use a little swamp root
The miners, there will be multiple actors casted and the casting will be revealed which miner will be which at a later date.
Range: Mid-low
(a little scared) I heard that Big Thunder Herself trying to beg us off all the blasting.
(very scared) HELP!!! CAVERNS FLOODING!! *huff* Something feirce..Bunch of men trapped *huff x2* drowning...
A Nice guy, but gets mad when everyone pranks him
Vocal Range: Mid-Low.
(appreciative) Thank you kindly, Rosie.
ALL RIGHT JOKES OVER!!! Which one of you sacked my knickers!!!
In search of a Dallas Mckinon (voice of original big thunder mountain spiel) impressionist!!!! Put all your energy into it boys!!!
Voice Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h15CeYcv5CE
That's the end of the Line folks! Welcome to Rainbow Ridge!!! Home to the deepest mine in the ooooooooolllllllllllddddddddd WHEESSHHHTTTT!
Miners interested in why Onawa is not trying to kill Barnabas at the moment and hearing the tales of the mountain.
Range: Any
You're up in that mansion all day Onawa, why not just crack ol' Barnabas upside his flat head and be done with it?
The Mountains gonna take care of it?
Just wait for the mountain to come alive and noble up the boss man? (laughing hysterically thinking its a joke)
A Lucky Poker Player...Not much else to say.
Range: Mid-Low.
Heh, who are you supposed to be?
Bullion?!
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