01x34 - Hercules Unleashed

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What's the story, Wishbone?What's

this you're dreaming of?Such a

big imagination on

such a little park?

What's the story, Wishbone?Do you

think it's worth a look?It

kind of seems familiar, like a

story from a book.

Shake a leg now, Wishbone. Let's

wag another tail

Sniffing on adventure With

Wishbone on the trail Come on,

Wishbone

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story of Wishbone?

Joe, wait, you're not gonna throw that

away, are you?It's a perfectly good bone.

Here, look, I'll show you what I need.

There you go,

boy. It's a little in-between meal snack.

Yummy!

Hi, Sam. Hi, David. Can't talk. Hey,

man. Hey, guys. Hey,

Wishbone. Got a surprise for you. It's

right in here. Sam, you're so sweet. What

is it?A surprise?Belated birthday

present. Yeah, it wasn't finished in time

for the big day. That's OK, Sam. I

forgive you. Now, what is it?You hear

that, Wishbone?Another birthday present.

Hey, come on, let's go.

I am going to sit here all day. Come on,

wish book. Oh, OK. Stay.

Coming.

The birthday dog is here.

What was that?Hi,

Samantha. Hi, David. Hi, Miss Stubbitt.

Hi.

Sam brought a birthday present for

Wishbone. Oh, that was thoughtful. It's a

little late. Seems to be a problem I'm

having. Late is not a problem. Now, what

is it?Why, did you miss somebody else's

birthday?If I don't find something for my

dad today, I won't have anything for his

birthday tomorrow. Now, that could be a

problem. Ooh, that's right. Walter turns

the big 4-0. Whoa, that would make

him 280 in dog years. I want to

get him something special. But I'm

clueless. But you knew just what to

get me. Now what is it?Come on, Sam. Come

on, Sam. Come on, Sam. Boy birthday,

birthday, birthday, birthday, birthday,

birthday, birthday. Happy birthday, my

friend. Yes! Ooh, lovely wrapping paper.

Wrapping tear time.

Glue. I can do it. I can do

it.

Thank you, Sam. One can never have too

many food bowls. It's a food bowl. I

painted it myself. See, it tells a

story. Joe loses his shoe,

sends Wishbone to find it.

Wishbone returns victorious. An excellent

likeness, Samantha. Your picture story

reminds me of the pictures on ancient

Greek urns and pottery. They were

stories, too. In fact, this bowl

reminds me of a tale of the ancient Greek

hero Hercules. He was sent on a mission

to find the perfect gift. The adventurous

called Hercules and the Golden Apples.

As a punishment for angering the gods,

Hercules had to perform 12 dangerous

labors at the bidding of the cowardly

King Eurystheus and his squirrely little

henchman, Corprius. Your

highness, this urn praises

Hercules' completion of your last

challenge for him. He's captured the oxen

of Geryon. Already. The paint

is barely dry on this story, and already

he's returned for your next task.

Hercules here?Now?

He always survives. I need to

find something impossible for him to

do. Your daughter's wedding is

near. I know she

craves one of the golden apples of the

Hesperides. The golden apples?No one

knows where they are.

The golden apples. No one

knows where they are. Good,

copious, yes. If he brings them

back, my daughter will be happy. And if

he doesn't make it back, I'll be

happy.

Uh-oh. Here he comes.

Hercules was already famous as the

strongest man on Earth. Everyone

recognized him because of the lion skin

he wore on his back. Since he was tops in

the hero department, working for such a

cowardly king was true punishment.

Eurystheus, I've finished your

task. What else do you have?

Well done.

Well done, Hercules. I do

have another task for you. I await

your command. You shall fetch

three golden apples.

Golden apples?Sounds easy enough.

What's the catch?Oh, they grow in a

garden protected by the

Hesperides, daughters of the Titan

Atlas. I'm sure we could work

something out. There's also a fierce

dragon guarding the apples. A

dragon?HmmI'm prepared to

face a dragon.

And no one knows where the

garden is located.

A formidable challenge. Your wish is my

command, Majesty.

Great. Golden apples, maybe.

Daughters of the Titan Atlas, okay. But

dragons?I definitely do not like dragons.

Hercules, you will never

find a way. Yeah.

I'm sure you'll find a great gift for

your dad, Sam. You know, if Joe's dad

were still alive, he'd know exactly what

to get. Walter. They were best friends.

How about some power tools or dog

biscuits?They're correct for any

occasion. Been there. What about fishing

gear?Done that over and

over again. He's got everything. Maybe

he'd like a new collar. Well, you could

always get him a tie. Same thing. Uh,

nah. I want this to be really

special. Could we help?No, thanks,

guys. It's kind of my problem. Well,

good luck, Sam. Just remember, your dad

will like anything you give him. See you

later. Yeah, and come back when you find

something. I'll walk you out, Sam.

Like that bow we spoke?Now I'm gonna slip

my new bone into my new dish and choo,

choo, choo, choo, choo. Hey,

my bone, it's gone. Someone

stole my bone.

Smells like a junkyard around here. Ah,

the culprits left a trail, and I'm on it.

For months, Hercules doggedly searched

for the golden apples. No one could tell

him where to look. Then one day, he

happened to cross two wood nymphs by the

Eridinus River.

Good day, ladies. I am Hercules. We've

heard of your mighty deeds, Hercules.

You're too kind. I've been given another

task by Eurystheus. Well, let us help

you. What do you need?I'm looking for the

golden apples of the Hesperides, but no

one knows where they are. I know who can

tell you. Ask Marius, the

river god. He knows where everything is.

But beware. He's hard to pin down.

My thanks, good mateys. I bid you both.

Farewell.

Wake up, old river god.

Now, Nereus, you'll tell me what I need

to know. Then catch me if you

can, strong man.

You won't stop me that easily, Marius.

You would become a puddle and I'll drink

you dry.

Face it, Marius. Your trickery cannot

fool me. I will not leave here

until you told me what you know about the

golden apples. Very well,

Hercules. Your courage

makes you worthy of the knowledge that

you seek. The garden of the

Hesperides, where the golden apples

grow, is somewhere

near Mount Atlas.

Ah

The apples grow from a golden

tree in the midst of the garden.

But even if you find it, you

must still deal with the Hesperides

and their drowning.

I'm grateful for your help, Marius. And

now I'm off to Mount Atlas. Thanks again.

Somewhere near Mount Atlas, huhWell, it's

not much, but it's a place to start.

I'm finished. Finished with what?

Oh, hi, Dad. Nothing. Where have

you been all morning?Nowhere.

Doing nothing, nowhere?Sounds like quite

a day. Um,

Dad?Yeah?

Why do people make such a big deal about

turning 40?Because when you

turn 40, well,

you're over the hill. You're old. Well,

you're not old. Well, that's because I'm

not 40 yet. That happens tomorrow.

You know, I bet when people turn 40, they

like to get something real special.

Oh, I don't know. It's not as much

about getting presents as remembering

good times with special people.

Years ago. Steve Talbot and I, we

caught a bunch of trout using a

lure just like this. It's called a

Joe's Hopper. We floated

a stretch of the Yellowstone River

through Paradise Valley in Montana.

We caught so many fish, we had our

picture taken just to prove it. Well,

I've never seen that picture. Oh, I had

to use Steve's camera. Mine fell on the

river the first day.

I sure wish I had a copy.

Yeah. Yeah, I suppose

so. Well, I've got to be going.

I thought we were going to the movies.

No, that's Wednesday. Don't you remember?

Oh, okay. Love you.

Where is it?Where is it?

Hi, where's Bone?No time for chit-chat,

Sam. I'm after a missing bone.

And I'm not gonna stop till I find it.

Let's see now which way, left or right?

Left or right, left or right, left,

right, left, right, left, right, left,

right, left, right, left, right, left,

right, left, right, left, right. Straight!

I'm hot on the trail now. I'm getting

closer, just like Hercules as he neared

Mount Atlas.

I can see Mount Atlas off in the

distance. Almost there.

What's this?That voice

sounds familiar.

Prometheus, my friend, I'm here.

Hercules, it's good to see a

friendly face. What happened?I

stole fire from the gods to help

humans and Zeus. Well,

he got angry. I'm stuck here for

eternity. Well, on behalf of those

you helped, I'm going to set you free.

Take a moment.

I don't want you to get into trouble with

Zeus. Zeus may control

Olympus, but he does not control me.

Many thanks, Hercules. But what brings

you here?I'm looking for the golden

apples. I heard they are near Mount

Atlas. That's true. Guarded by the

dragon and Atlas' daughters. Why don't

you talk to Atlas?Get him to bring you

the apples. Good advice, Prometheus. I'll

do just that.

We've got to keep looking.

I thought the picture was in the attic

for sure. Maybe your mom found it.

Any luck, ma'am?I'm

afraid not. I've looked through all of

these photo albums. I even checked the

trunk in the basement. That picture would

have been the perfect birthday surprise

for my dad.

Wait a minute. It's a long shot,

but we could try Steve's old office.

Why?Well, your dad

kept photos all over the walls of his

office at the college, you know. Him with

the players, assistant coaches, team

photos, game action, you know, the

usual sports stuff. Anyway,

after he died, I kept everything that had

special meaning for me. But maybe I

missed the fishing picture and it went

into storage. Too bad it's Saturday.

Well, there's a game tonight and I know

someone's in the office. I've got to

check. See you guys later. I'll

call ahead and tell them you're coming.

Can't stop, Wishbone. I'm on a mission.

Can't stop, Tim. I'm on a mission.

Aye yai yai, what a miss. Ah,

spilled trash with the bone snatcher

scent everywhere.

Oh, I can't blame you this time,

Wishbone. It's that nuisance, Bruno.

So the thief has a name. Here you

go. Thanks, Wishbone.

No problem. Here's a treat for you.

But don't let that ghoulie Bruno steal

it. Thank you, Mr. Hernandez. This might

come in handy.

It shouldn't take too long to find that

picture you described, Samantha. That is,

if it accidentally went to storage, you

understand?Thanks. I really

appreciate the favor. No problem. Could

you watch the office for me?If the phone

happens to ring, answer it and take down

any messages?Sure.

Sounds simple enough.

At last, I've reached the end of the

trail.

HmmCharming. Now to

find the prize.

As he neared Mount Atlas, Hercules knew

that if he was going to get the golden

apples, he'd need Atlas to help him.

Atlas can't be far. I hear his groans.

Atlas. Atlas. Atlas. Are you

near?

Uh, you seek me, Hercules.

Then come out.

Greetings, Atlas. I've come to ask you a

favor. A favor?

What is it?You see, I need just a

few of the golden apples your daughters

grow in their garden. Do you think you

could help me out?I'll get you the apples

if you do me a favor. Why,

certainly.

Whoa.

Atlas, hurry.

Oakdale College, politics department. One

moment, please.

Oakdale College Athletic Department. One

moment, please.

May I help you?Yeah, this is Coach Hill.

Are the booster club tickets ready for

tonight's game?I, uh.. I'm not sure.

I can tell. Usually they're in the brown

envelope in the bottom drawer of the file

cabinet closest to the door. Okay.

Hold on.

I might have the tickets, Coach Hill.

This isn't Coach Hill, this is Dean

Brown. I'm on my way over to pick up

Coach White's personnel file. Could you

pull it for me?I'm sorry, Dean Brown.

Where am I gonna find this file?I

couldn't tell you, young lady. That's

your department. Why don't you look under

the file drawer marked personnel?

Okay, hold on.

found Coach White. This is Coach

Hill. Have you found those tickets yet?

Still looking. Hold on. Hey,

what's going on over there?

What a mess. Where's my bone?

It's right there. How does the

wishbone get out of this one?

How am I going to get out of this?

I've got the golden apples you wanted,

Hercules. Thank you.

You know it feels great to get the world

off your shoulders. I can imagine.

In fact, I could take these apples to

King Eurystheus for you and save you the

long journey back. I'll be happy to

hold the earth in your stead, Atlas, if

you'll do me one favor before you leave.

Which is?My nose itches. Would you

mind...

Got you! I appreciate

your offer to deliver the apples for me,

Atlas, but I couldn't possibly impose on

you further. Wait,

waitRemember, Atlas, brains very

often triumph over broth.

Okay, boy, think, think. Use your brains.

Hey, Bruno, check out this nice, dry,

nasty hollow bone that I just dug out of

the garbage. Umm

You want some of this?

Well, that's right!

Yes! Hey, Bruno,

did you drop something?

Dean Brown. Oh, I'm sorry. Hold on one

minute, please. Coach Hill. Coach Hill.

Dean Brown. Look, Samantha, I found

it.

Here you go.

Thank you. I might take those from you.

Hello. Oh, Coach Hill.

Yes, I have the tickets right here.

Uh-huhYeah.

Yes, sir. Hmm

And so our hero returns victorious.

New bowl, new bone. Could

life get any better?Maybe

if there were no cats.

Life without Hercules is just

heavenly.

Hercules has returned with the golden

apples. Hercules, that's impossible. It

It can't be. I must hide.

Copras.

Oh, Eurystheus.

Eurystheus. I thought your

daughter might enjoy these as a wedding

gift.

Umm

There you are, an apple of gold

for a king who's rotten to the core.

And now, I am outta here!

Hercules eventually became an immortal

and took his place among the gods of

Mount Olympus.

Surprise! Happy

birthday! Happy birthday! Thanks,

everyone. I wasn't expecting this.

Come to the living room. I think we have

an even better surprise for you in there.

Ooh, that sounds good. Here you

go. What?Over the hill. Yeah, well,

it's all downhill.

Oh, let's see. Dad.

Happy memories make a happy 40th

birthday. Love, Sam. Thanks, Sam. Open

it. Open it. Open it. OK, here it is.

Ta-da. Oh,

Steve's in my fishing trip. Sam, this is

terrific. I don't know what to say.

how about something like, Let's cut the

cake?Yes!

We made your favorite. This is wonderful,

honey. Thank you. It's a fish

cake. Oh, funny.

Tuna?I get to lick the cake server!

Plus, I want a slice with a letter on it,

and somebody get this hat off of me,

right now. Hello?

Hercules was a Superman to the ancient

Greeks, and his life was filled with

supernatural adventures.

Visualizing them for our show required

the help of our visual effects department

and some green screen photography. This

technique allows our filmmakers to

combine, or composite, the live action

footage with some pretty fantastic

elements. With the help of green

screen, these maidens are handily

composited with a dragon in a river. And

here my walk through the back lot becomes

my trip to Mount Atlas. I knew that

it was important to give the actor

something to hold on to that would

duplicate the feeling of holding on to

the earth. So the art department found a

big gymnastics ball and we painted it

green and we gave it to the actor to

hold. And as he

shifted the earth, as he took it off of

his shoulders and put it on Wishbone's

nose, it would pass in front of the light

and. put a shadow on his face. It's

called interactive lighting. With the

help of that little axe and a technique

called motion tracking, we anchored our

animated globe to Atlas's hands.

In this shot, my nose served as the

anchor, and the globe tracked the subtle

and natural movements of my balancing

act. Now I just act like it's really

heavy... before you leave. Would you

mind... What would

they do without those stellarperformances?