Toon Talk Special: Go the Distance: Disney's 50 Greatest Heroes (Part 2 of 2) - May 4, 2007

Toon Talk Special: Go the Distance: Disney's 50 Greatest Heroes (Part 2 of 2)
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SUPERHEROES

From cartoons to comic books, these super-powered do-gooders fly onto the scene to battle evil and uphold justice.

THE ROCKETEER

Film: The Rocketeer (1991)
Actor: Bill Campbell
Sidekick: Faithful mechanic Peevy Peabody
Quote: (After his first flight) “I like it!�?
DVD: Available

Cliff Secord was just a hotshot pilot … that is, until he straps a jet-propelled rocket to his back and dons the helmet of the Rocketeer, thereby taking on the mantel of one super superhero.

HERCULES

Film: Hercules (1997)
Voice Actor: Tate Donovan
Supervising Animator: Andreas Deja
Sidekicks: Winged horse Pegasus, personal trainer Phil
Heroic Anthem: “I have often dreamed of a far off place where a hero’s welcome will be waiting for me …�?
Quote: “But Father, I’ve defeated every single monster I’ve come up against … I’m the most famous person in all of Greece … I’m an action figure!�?
DVD: Available

Being the son of Zeus, King of the Gods, has its perks: super-strength, immortality, a ticket to fame and fortune. But as our boy Herc soon learns, it takes more then that to be a true hero.

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE

Film: George of the Jungle (1997)
Actor: Brendan Fraser
Sidekicks: An ape named Ape and his elephant Shep (who can fetch a log, by the by)
Heroic Anthem: “George, George, George of the jungle - strong as he can be. Watch out for that tree!�?
Quote: (Swinging a lion over his head) “George not even trying hard.�?
DVD: Available

Like his more prestigious vine-swinging predecessor, he was raised by jungle apes. But unlike Tarzan, our boy George displays his simian-like abilities with a lot more … gusto? Wit? Style? What ever it is, he’s still tops in our book.

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR

Film: Toy Story 2 (1999)
Voice Actor: Tim Allen
Sidekicks: Hamm, Rex, Slinky and Mr. Potato Head
Quote: “To infinity, and beyond!�?
DVD: Available

As an elite soldier of Star Command, he is one ace Space Ranger … even if he is just a toy. When pal Woody is toy-napped, our Buzz rallies the troops to rescue him - even if he doesn’t want to be rescued.

MR. INCREDIBLE

Film: The Incredibles (2004)
Voice Actor: Craig T. Nelson
Sidekicks: The rest of his incredible family, as well as fellow super Frozone
Quote: “No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again.�?
DVD: Available

Being a super can be a drag, what with all the politicians and lawyers involved. Given a chance to strut his stuff once again, Bob Parr, insurance rep, ditches the cubicle and is back in the tights in no time, with his wife and kids soon following his lead.