For the king!
Fire!
Ha-ha!
Prepare to taste my steel!
Whoa!
Ha-ha!
Whoa!
Hey, Don, you know you're playing the fool, right?
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Whoa!
Don, Don, Don. Having trouble with the stairs again?
Allow me to introduce myself.
I'm Alfonso Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Rodriguez.
Ah, Alfonso! Thank goodness. We need your help.
Let me guess, is it a damsel? Is she in distress?
- Yes! - Perfect.
No, it's very unperfect.
A giant has taken her and he's gonna turn her into his dinner.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog I'm DJ Doggy, I'm cute not scary! ♪
Turn that thing off!
- ♪ Got rhymes so… ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog… ♪
Sorry, sorry.
Pay attention, fool.
You're about to see what it means to be a hero.
Ah-ha! There is the giant!
Where? Whoa! Ah!
Answer me now, hideous giant. Where is the princess?
Help! I'm being kidnapped.
Oh! Alfonso, you're the only one who can save me.
You're so brave and wise!
And handsome.
Round up the villagers, we're going on a giant hunt.
My hero!
- Hooray! - You saved us from the giant!
This calls for a celebration. Time to feast!
Has anyone seen that fool with the silly hat?
I'm under here.
Then I will save you as well.
Hey, you ruined my pies!
Don, you're a fool through and through!
They all laughed at the fool, and lived happily ever after.
Are you kidding me? Are all these people broke or something?
Yeah, pickpocketing sucks,
but never mind, I'm onto a new business.
Well, I hope it's a good plan, 'cause I don't want to work in fast food.
Cha-ching! I knew it!
Those puppets are like collectible sneakers.
People pay a fortune for this old junk.
Sounds like this old "junk" is gonna be our next big score.
You know what, bro? Sometimes you're not as dumb as you look.
Thank you.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
Oh! Do you think we can get any cash for it?
Nah. That thing is trash.
Oh, it's so cute!
Oh, love…
Okay, time to move.
And… we're clear!
Good show, everyone!
That's a wrap!
Oh, my back!
Ow!
After thousands of shows, I can confidently say…
That was my greatest performance yet. A true masterpiece!
Well, it sure is nice to see you've stayed humble after all these years.
He says that about every show.
Fame has goes to his head. Okay!
That's a wrap! Well done, everybody.
We start rehearsals on the new play in the morning.
So rest up, and show up tomorrow ready to work.
Hey! Party at my place!
- Whoo-hoo! - Let's party!
Oh! You missed a spot. Whipped cream at three o'clock.
Dee, I'm tired of playing the fool.
I can't take any more pies in my face. I want to be the hero for once!
You think I want to play the damsel in distress three shows a day?
I'm tired of being rescued.
I want to do the rescuing.
Hey, Sunny!
Don't you think it's about time that we switched things up around here?
Played some new roles for a change?
Uh, what?
Yeah! Don should play the hero for once.
Don, the hero?
Oh. You're serious.
Uh, no way. Definitely not.
Hey! I'm an actor! I have range.
Don, how can I put this delicately?
You're simply not the hero. You're the funny guy.
You know… The clown. The buffoon. The nincompoop.
You want to be a real hero?
Move that foot in the front storage room.
Oh, jeez…
Let me give you a hand. That foot weighs a ton.
That's okay. You go to the party.
Besides, I'm stronger than I look.
Ew, ew!
Come on, you stinky foot!
A toast to the new play!
A toast to the great Alfonso!
Yeah!
That was great, Alfonso.
Okay, DJ, don't bug out.
Sure, you're lost in Central Park, all alone, at night.
But is that really so bad?
Ah! Yes, it is so bad.
I'm not gonna make it on my own. I need to find a crew, fast!
Hey.
What's up, my dudes? I'm new here. You mind if I kick it with your crew?
Hey, look! There's a strange guy hiding in the bushes.
Don't say it like that.
Daddy! The weird guy in the bushes, he wants to be our friend.
Phooey! What are you looking at? Get out of here!
Ah, never mind! Sorry to bother you.
Beat it!
I have what it takes to be a hero.
I just need a chance to prove myself.
Hmm?
Oh, I see you lurking in the shadows.
Nobody will stop me on my quest to the castle in the clouds!
This theater is no place for a scoundrel of your kind.
En garde!
Ha-ha!
Prepare to taste my steel!
Whoa!
Ha!
Whoa!
Is that all you got?
Whoa!
Hey, you! You want more?
I'm quicker than you,
I'm smarter than you, and I'm stronger than you!
For the king!
Ha!
Let this be a message to any of--
Dee! I didn't see you there! I was just, uh…
Let me guess. Vanquishing a goblin? Showing off your heroic moves?
Ow!
Yeah, um… Something like that.
That imagination of yours is something else.
Sometimes, I worry I have too much imagination.
No! You see the world in a way nobody else does.
You say that like it's a good thing.
Most of these puppets just repeat the lines that they're assigned.
But your imagination is what lets you
create something that never existed before.
Then I declare by this time tomorrow,
the new play will be announced.
I will no longer be the fool,
and you will no longer be the damsel in distress!
Let's not get our hopes up.
I mean, you know we always end up playing the same parts.
You must have hope.
Without hope, what do we have?
All right, here's to hope.
What's up, players?
You got room for one more? You wanna hear my rhymes?
Have you ever heard the expression "the early bird gets the worm"?
Nah, I've never heard that one.
I'm the early bird, so that means…
I gotta get up in two hours! Beat it!
Agh!
Why did you freak out on that guy? He seemed nice.
You don't talk to strangers
in the middle of the night in Central Park.
Oh!
Don?
Be careful. This dungeon is infested with trolls.
Watch out, brave knight! The trolls are attacking!
Oh!
Fear not, I will protect you!
Dee?
Good morning, sunshine.
The new play starts today. They just posted the cast list.
Ooh! Who do we play?
I don't know, Donny. I waited for you.
- Ha-ha! - Slow down!
Excuse me. Pardon me. I'm just…
- Stop pushing! - I'm taking a peek at the…
Oh…
"Woman who needs rescuing"? Ugh! Why am I not surprised?
Ha-ha!
As usual, I will play the hero. Perfect casting, eh?
You call this "perfect casting"?
Why are you mad? You've got a great role.
My character doesn't have a name!
What are you talking about? Her name is "woman who needs rescuing".
Are you kidding?
We're tired of playing the same parts.
I mean, come on, we're actors. We do have range. Lots of range.
- That's right! - We can play royalty…
Or scoundrels…
Or zombies with bits hanging off.
- Creepy! - That's gross.
Well, maybe not bits hanging off.
It's simple, Don. I play the hero because I am the hero.
That's it! Enough is enough!
Don!
Whoa!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Seriously? Why do you even have pies out here?
Why?
I'm playing the baker. I always have pies,
and you always smash into them. That's showbiz, baby!
Oh, jeez.
You see?
You play the fool because, well, you are a fool.
Like I said,
I'm done.
- Okay. Time to move. - I need a new pie now.
Hmm?
Just ignore Alfonso.
Dee, I'm done playing the fool.
Alfonso acts like he owns the place, and everyone just goes along with it.
Ugh. Tell me about it.
Now where is it?
Come on.
Ha-ha! Here it is!
- What are you doing? - Ow!
- Hold this, please. Thank you. - Don…
You gonna tell me what you are up to?
I am going to make something of my life,
and it's not gonna happen if I just sit around here
taking pies in the face.
From now on, I will be known as Don Quixote,
the noble knight of La Mancha.
Hey, Don, nice outfit.
Why are you all dressed for?
I am going on a quest to the castle in the clouds
to prove to the world that I'm a hero.
The castle in the what?
In the clouds!
I'm leaving the theater.
Whoa.
Don, I know I said I love your imagination,
but this is going too far.
It's way too dangerous out there!
Pfft!
Nonsense!
Where's your sense of adventure?
Dee, you should come with me. You could be my sidekick.
Hmm… No. That would be no.
Huh. How about you, Sunny? Are you with me?
Um, despite being your second choice, I appreciate your proposal.
But I can't be your sidekick. I'm a nobody.
Now's your chance to be a somebody.
Hello? I'm a nobody.
A no body.
I'm a floating sun. Get it?
Ah, yes. That could be troublesome on a quest.
I guess it's settled. I will go alone.
Oh!
My quest begins now!
Come on, horsey. Come on.
Ooh. That looks painful.
Well, a horse would have been greatly appreciated,
but it seems though destiny has chosen to have me walk.
Don, stop.
I'm sorry, Dee, but my fate lies beyond that door.
I bid you a good day.
I give him 45 minutes. Tops.
Be careful.
What mysteries await in this wild untamed wilderness?
Ah, yes.
The armor of a fallen soldier.
I trust you fought bravely, brother.
Ha-ha!
Quicksand! A classic trap,
but not for the great Don Quixote.
Yah!
Whoa!
I'm too quick for you.
Whoa!
Could it be the fabled white stallion, running free across the plains?
I have no words.
So I was at the deli, and you'll never guess who I met!
Yeah, it was her.
Can you believe she came to my neighborhood to buy meat?
A lion tamer and her ferocious beast.
Stop it. Stop it.
Floral, at this time of year?
My goodness, I couldn't believe it.
I mean, Biscuit is colorblind
and even gave me a look like, "Really? Is that what she's out in today?"
Biscuit!
Come see Ma.
What are you doing?
So she walks up to me and she says, "I absolutely love your bag."
I don't want to fight you, but you leave me no choice.
Ah!
Stop it! Don't play with the trash.
It's disgusting! Oh!
Oh! Biscuit!
I've got you, kiddy. Ha-ha!
What the…
Ha!
Oh!
Whoa!
I am victorious!
No lion on Earth can compete with Don Quixote De La Manch…
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
Biscuit, get back here. Now!
All the training in the world
and he still doesn't know how to sit.
Yeah. Mm-hmm.
I said, "Oh, I love your hat."
What are you doing, whoever you are?
I was seconds away from victory!
- More like seconds away from being eaten. - That's quite…
Quite an exaggerated take on the situation.
But I must admit, you were of some help.
Hey, wait a minute. I know you.
You're the dude from the play who falls down the stairs
and catching pies in the face.
No…
That couldn't have been me. You seem to be describing a fool.
I am Don Quixote de la Mancha.
A brave knight on a quest
to prove that I am a hero.
No, for real, that's definitely you.
Let's not dwell on the past.
Now tell me. What name shall I address you by?
I'm DJ Doggy Dog. And my friends call me…
Well, I don't really have any friends.
Well, you have one now.
Every knight needs a sidekick,
and you've shown yourself to be braver than most.
You should join me on my quest as my squire.
And I will call you…
DJ Sancho.
Well, that's not my name, so I'd prefer if you didn't.
Very well. I will call you DJ and say the "Sancho" part in my head.
Let me get this straight.
My reward for saving your butt
is I get to work as your assistant?
Precisely.
Man, that's whack.
Well, what would you like in return?
I promise you anything the kingdom offers.
Let's see. I could certainly use some bling.
You know, real bling since this one's plastic.
Oh, oh, oh! And I want a fly ride
that's gotta have a boomin' audio system.
Hmm.
Well… if that's what you want most in the world…
If I'm being honest,
all I've ever really wanted is to be part of a real family.
Not like the last people I was with.
I did not even get to know them.
They picked me up at a fairground stand,
and the next thing you know, I'm kidnapped,
just to be thrown in a trash can.
DJ, when our quest is complete,
I promise I will find you a new family to call your own.
For real?
For real.
Then I'm in.
What's this quest? Where are we going?
To the castle in the clouds.
All brave knights must travel to its gates.
When we arrive, the king will lay his sword upon my shoulder
and drape a hero's cape around my neck
for all the world to see.
Okay. Never heard of it. But it sounds cool.
I don't exactly know where it is…
But, if we quest properly, we'll find it for sure.
Well, what are we waitin' for? Let's get questin'!
♪ You can travel without end ♪
♪ Until the day you meet a friend
♪ No more reason to pretend ♪
♪ No more rules for us to bend ♪
♪ Night by night And night by day ♪
♪ As we travel far away ♪
♪ Tell me, tell me time and again ♪
♪ That our troubles will not end ♪
♪ Until the day we meet a friend ♪
Whoo-whee!
Whoa!
♪ Night by night And night by day ♪
♪ I will stay with you always ♪
♪ Tell me time and again ♪
♪ That our troubles will not end ♪
♪ Until the day ♪
♪ We meet a friend ♪
This is the life, isn't it?
I guess.
Don't you miss the puppet theater?
I don't miss the pies in my face.
But I miss Dee. She's so smart and funny.
And a great actress. You would've seen her in the play.
She was the one taken by the giant.
She's the damsel in distress.
Don't let her hear you say that.
Why not?
There's a lot more to Dee than being a damsel in distress.
So, what's the deal?
You're all puppets… So who's the puppeteer?
Well, no one. Not anymore.
There used to be this wonderful,
eccentric old man named Charlie who was in charge of everything.
Back then, we were all playing different parts.
I wasn't always the fool.
Charlie knew everything about the theater
and we performed whatever sparked his imagination.
Charlie took care of all of us puppets.
He kept us repaired, replaced our strings,
and always made sure we were freshly painted.
But eventually, like all humans do,
poor Charlie got old.
So old, he couldn't run the theater anymore.
And we, the puppets decided the show must go on.
Wait a minute.
So you act like puppets when you're on stage?
That way, nobody asks any questions.
But I talk too much. I wanna hear your story.
Oh, you really want to know it? Press it.
- I beg your pardon? - Pound the paw, player.
I don't know what you're talking about.
The button on my hand, press it.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪
Ha!
Incredible!
A song for the ages! What does it mean?
Well, basically, it lets people know that my name is DJ Doggy,
and I'm a DJ.
I'm not scary, obviously.
I'm just being my own hype man till the end.
You truly are a poet.
I've got electrical circuits inside me that makes it happen.
I have no idea what that means,
but I love it. Let's have another song!
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪
You just said that one. Why you saying it again?
Huh. Well, it's my pre-programmed phrase.
- So you only say one thing? - You know it.
But why?
You should use your imagination
and come up with a new song on your own.
I don't know about all that.
I'll just stick with this.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪
Stay safe out there, Don.
The puppets are as good as ours.
Tomorrow, we'll be counting the money.
I can see one of the puppets.
- Hey! - Shh!
Hey, you. What's going on over there?
Ditch the crowbar!
Hey!
Oh! Officer, thank you for your help.
I dropped my contact lens, and we were just searching for it.
How are you this evening, officer?
Not good, no.
We've been getting a lots of reports about pickpockets in this area.
Pickpockets! Those good for nothing lowlifes!
I hope you find each and every one of them.
Hey, look at that. I found my contact lens.
Uh, why are you dressed in all black?
Uh, the reason we're dressed all in black is because we're…
Goths.
Goths?
Yeah. Goths. Wearing black is kind of our thing.
Huh. Maybe my daughter is a Goth. That would explain a lot.
Well, we should get going.
I need to wash this thing off before I jam it back in my eye.
Okay, uh, be careful out there. Keep an eye on your wallets.
Goths. Hmm. You learn something new every day.
Ow!
My back is killing me.
Ah!
I should have taken your advice and slept in the leaves.
Ew! Funny, I was thinking I should have slept on the rocks.
I had no idea roughing it
would be so… So rough.
Help! Help me, please!
Do you hear that?
I do. Somebody's really in trouble.
Isn't it wonderful?
What? How is that wonderful?
Because today, I prove to the world that I'm a hero.
There's something seriously wrong with this guy.
Help! Help me!
- Ha! - Help! Help me, please!
Don't worry.
I'm on it!
What the…
What is this vile trap?
Whoa, whoa.
Your savior is here.
Help, please!
My baby was learning to fly, and got stuck in that windmill.
Mommy!
- What's going on? - A little duck in big trouble…
This innocent creature, freshly fallen from the nest was learning to fly
when an evil dragon swooped down from out of nowhere
and snatched him out of the air.
This horrendous monster brought the duckling to his lair
at the top of a tall and dismal peak.
The little bird is jailed in a cave for the coming feast.
And now, the dragon stands guard.
Quit playin'! A dragon in midtown Manhattan?
That doesn't matter. This is a job for a noble knight.
Pay close attention, Doggy.
What you are about to witness will become the stuff of legend.
Fear not, mother duck.
I will pluck your child from the dragon's fiery lair.
You're going to what?
Just roll with it, mamma duck. My man's got vision.
Yes, it is I.
Don Quixote.
I have come to free the baby duck from your evil clutches.
Things are heating up around here. Oh…
Prepare to taste my steel. Ha-ha!
Be prepared, little duckling. You'll be safe soon.
Top of the morning, my boy.
Ah!
Don't worry, ducky, I've got this!
Mommy!
Don't even think about it.
Guess who's there?
Hello, love.
Coming through.
Once again, I am victorious.
Ha-ha!
All right! Way to go!
If I may say so, that was a piece of cake for a noble knight like me.
Jump, little dude. I'll catch you.
Uh, are you sure?
I'm super soft. You've nothing to worry about.
Go on, brave duckling. I've got it. You can do it.
Mommy, look! I'm flying!
Oh, no.
Sorry!
Mommy! Mommy!
Oh, thank you. Thank you.
I'm sorry for being so cranky when we first met.
I told you so.
How can I ever repay your kindness?
Spread the word far and wide… Oh!
Of the brave and heroic feats of…
Ow! Don Quixote de la Man…
Mancha.
Uh… Hey, Don, you doing okay? You wanna get back to the quest?
Soon, we quest…
But now… we rest.
Take five, player. You earned it.
There were two of them. All dressed in black.
I heard them say something about stealing puppets.
What?
That's disturbing.
- What are you saying, Dee? - I'm worried they'll come back
Oh, my God, we're all going to die!
Ugh, you're such a drama queen!
You know, I was thinking, moving forward,
none of us should go anywhere by ourselves.
We should move in pairs.
And maybe it's a good idea if we sleep in the prop storage room.
We'll be safe back there.
What a great story, Dee.
A tall tale indeed.
You think I'm making this up? It happened.
I mean, look at the broken glass.
Uh, come now, that's just a bit of storm damage.
I'm telling the truth!
I guess now that Don's gone, Dee's become our resident dreamer, huh?
Hey, party at my place.
Fine! Don't say I didn't warn you.
Hmm.
Not far now.
The castle should be behind those clouds.
I can hear a drumroll in the distance.
The king awaits me.
Uh…
Agh! No! Get it off me, get it off me. I'm gonna die!
What are you talking about?
I can't get wet! Ah! I'm battery operated.
It'll fry my DJ circuit.
Ah! The pitfalls of modern technology.
Come on. This way.
Agh!
Ah!
Good thing we got under here in time.
Imagine being stuck out there in this?
I'm sure it will blow over soon.
Did you find the kids?
Oh, no.
Don't worry, we'll find them.
See! It was just a small shower.
A small shower? More like a deluge, if you ask me.
Much ado about nothing, if you ask me.
Help! Help!
Ha-ha!
Why are you smiling?
No way.
We've had enough excitement for today. You can't save everyone.
Nonsense! We got to save the baby raccoons, DJ.
Everyone loves baby raccoons.
What are you talking about? Nobody loves raccoons.
And those particular raccoons are not very friendly.
I'm not even sure they deserve to be rescued.
But most importantly,
I can't go rescue them 'cause i can't get wet.
Come now, I need a first mate.
Hey, hey, I didn't volunteer.
I swear, if I get wet,
you're gonna regret it.
- Do you even have a plan? - Of course! The plan is…
- To improvise. - That's not a plan.
Stop complaining and hoist the main sail.
Onward!
Though the storm raged,
nothing could slow our hero in his quest.
The siren song of the sea drew him
further and further into the angry waters.
Ha-ha!
Hey! What's wrong with you, man?
Get out here, you're missing the adventure.
The smell of the ocean, the power of the waves.
I swear I've got salt in my veins.
Hey, over here!
Don't forget about us.
Don't worry. I'm on it!
Ah! Ha-ha!
Hey, Don. What do you think you're doing?
I'm saving the baby raccoons!
Well, that would be nice if you can get off.
What the…
The raccoons are heading for the storm drain.
Is this the river splash?
I see it! A mighty whale!
This is the river splash.
Oh! The raccoons' in distress. We have no choice!
No! We definitely have a choice.
For the raccoons!
This is a bad idea.
What the…
Whoa!
Down the hatch!
Whoa!
Hmm.
Come on board, little raccoons.
We are here to sa… to save you!
Ugh! Careful where you step, please.
You're my hero!
You hear that? We're heroes. We saved them.
You call this saved? Look around.
We need someone to save us.
Don't let his negative attitude spoil your heroic rescue.
So… What now?
Simple. We get out of here and tell the world of my heroic feats.
Okay. But the dog raises a good point.
How do we get out of here?
- That part remains a mystery. - Great!
I'm already bored.
I'm hungry!
Are we done yet?
Did anyone hear that?
Hear what?
Shh! We're trying to sleep here.
Keep it down.
Make it quick before that cop comes nosing around again.
Oh!
Everybody be cool. This is a robbery.
Oh, mamma mia!
I've always wanted to say that.
Nobody cares, stupid.
Move on.
Jackpot! Look at all these puppets.
Hey, what are you doing?
They ain't worth squat if we break 'em.
Go look for more puppets over there.
Go over here, go over there. Do this, do that…
She's not the boss of me.
Oh!
Ouch!
Ow!
I'm dying!
I said, watch it!
What the heck?
Would you quit messing around?
It's not my fault this place is falling apart.
It's always your fault.
Hey, it's the damsel in distress.
"Help, help, I'm in distress!" Sure! You're in distress!
You bet she is.
All right, we're good, let's go. Put this in the truck.
Stop acting like you're my boss.
I don't work for you.
I'm putting this in the trunk because I want to do it.
Yee-haw!
Help! Somebody help us!
Ugh! It's strapped!
I've got a plan.
If we all work together, we can lift the lid enough
for me to get out.
I'll grab the cutter, cut the strap, open the lid,
push the "exit" button and then we're home free.
Huh?
Thank you, Dee, for volunteering for this dangerous, heroic mission.
Hey, Alfonso, you're the hero,
- you should go! - Huh?
Yes, you're right.
- I agree. - I agree.
No, no, no. Wait a minute. We can talk about it! Wait!
Ah! Easy down there. There is no rush.
Alfonso, grab the knife.
Huh?
We need to cut the strap.
Whoa, whoa.
- Alfonso, what are you doing? - I'm trying. I'm trying.
Try harder!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Ah!
Hey, the trunk's open. I can't trust you to do anything.
Oh!
They're coming!
I closed it, I swear!
Well, obviously you didn't, genius.
Alfonso just… abandoned us.
- I can't believe it. - What a coward!
All that hero talk.
All that prancing around in his red cape.
But when he had a chance to be brave, he turned out to be a coward.
He's never been my hero, that's for sure.
I wish Don had witnessed this.
Are we done yet?
I'm hungry.
I miss Mom and Dad.
I want to go home.
There, there, don't cry, little ones.
Cheer them up with a song, would you, DJ?
Wow. You're so lucky my electronic is still working.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪
It's not funny!
I'm sorry. You know that's all I got.
Oh, come on, DJ. You have more inside than those pre-recorded verses.
I… I don't know what to say.
Just tell your story.
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got-- ♪
♪ Stuck on this boat But it's… temporary! ♪
Ha-ha!
♪ Hangin' with the raccoons Spittin' commentary! ♪
♪ Is my friend Don crazy? Some would say very! ♪
- Dope! - Excellent!
♪ He's gonna land us in the cemetery! ♪
Ooh, I don't feel too good about that last part.
But overall a fantastic original start.
I can't believe I did that. It was totally sick.
You're sick? If you're gonna throw up, do it over the side.
Not sick like…
I meant sick like "sick!"
You gotta get with the lingo.
I'm just glad you're feeling better.
It's fun coming up with my own stuff.
Well, then keep going.
All right!
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog Throwin' rhymes you catch! ♪
- Yeah! - Ow, ow!
♪ If we rap battle I'll win the match ♪
♪ When I see a turntable I always scratch ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Throwin' rhymes you catch ♪
♪ If we rap battle I'll win the match ♪
♪ When I see a turntable I always scratch ♪
♪ What's that up there? It's an access hatch ♪
Look! Look up there. It's an access hatch for real.
I know this.
The whale's blow hole! That's our way out.
What?
No! It's too dangerous.
We should be going away from the waterfall.
To the right! To the right! What's safer!
Hang on! Give me a second.
Ah!
This will do the trick. Prepare to board!
What?
Nice toss!
We're actually getting out of here.
That was close! Are you okay?
That was more fun than playing with trash.
So what now?
I captain this ship through the bowels of the whale,
and guided us with a steady hand
to the only way out.
Wow. Amazing story.
And heroic, please tell your friends.
One, two, three… Toss!
Whoo!
Go forth and spread the word of the great hero named…
Don, quit running your mouth. We gotta get off this boat!
A moment of this magnitude
requires a speech of sufficient gravit…
- Are we gonna die? - Legends never die!
Whoo-hoo!
Oh!
Oh, no! Ah, never mind.
I may have broken my leg, but we conquered the whale!
Ah, here we go.
Good as new. Oh.
Now, it's good as new.
- ♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog… ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy… ♪
My DJ circuit is broken. I told you I can't get wet.
Look on the bright side.
This is the best thing that happened to you.
What?
Those pre-recorded catch phrases were holding you back,
stifling your original voice.
Now, you're free to use your imagination
and say something original.
I like my catchphrases.
I like being DJ Doggy Dog. I don't want to change.
DJ, change is part of every hero's journey.
You're delusional, you know that?
I played along because I wanted a friend.
Now I'm busted.
DJ, I understand you're upset
but we must continue our quest to the castle in the sky.
There is no castle.
It's all in your head! Don't you get that?
What do you mean, no castle?
No castle, no lion, no dragon, no whale.
You don't know what you're talking about.
You saw it, DJ!
I rescued all those poor, helpless animals.
And almost killed us doing it! You're not a hero, man.
And there's no king waiting inside a castle
to give you whatever it is you think you need.
I've heard enough.
Nothing will stop me on my quest to this castle.
Are you with me… or not?
Okay. You'll miss the king's party.
And so, we slipped down the river splash
and this strange guy and a funny dog arrived.
Oh! It was so crazy!
We danced on a boat,
we were about to die!
Oh, LOL.
Hey, look who it is!
We thought you were dead.
Can you do some more rap for us?
Your flow, it is so sick!
Sorry, kids. I'm not in the mood.
Thank you, thank you, you strangely dressed doggie.
Huh?
You saved our babies!
And, uh, sorry about how I acted earlier. You know…
Well… you're welcome.
If you're still looking for a family, we'd be happy for you to…
What did you say? "Kick it" with us?
Mom! You're so embarrassing!
Whoa, that's dope!
I mean, I'd be honored to be a member of your family.
Way to go!
Five minutes by myself, without Don around,
and I've already found a family.
Hey, wait a second, that sounds like a song.
Yeah, sure does.
♪ DJ Doggy Dog! ♪
♪ Listen up, Don I've landed on my feet ♪
♪ I've got a new crew Now my life's complete ♪
♪ We live in the park And I'm spitting out rhymes ♪
♪ From this point on It's only good times ♪
♪ Yeah! ♪
♪ Good times, good times ♪
♪ Until this day I just didn't know ♪
♪ How havin' new friends Would change my whole flow ♪
♪ So listen up, Don I'm as good as can be ♪
♪ When I'm here in the park With my new family ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Just us, just us! ♪
♪ DJ Doggy! Listen up, Don ♪
♪ I don't mean to slam ♪
♪ But the raccoons appreciate me For who I really am ♪
♪ I don't need a friend Who lives in a dream ♪
♪ When I'd rather just hang out With my newfound team ♪
♪ Yeah! ♪
♪ So listen up, Don I'm done, I'm done ♪
♪ 'Cause now that I'm free My life has begun ♪
♪ Hanging with my raccoons In the afternoon ♪
♪ My life is great DJ Doggy Dog to the moon! ♪
The old dude was right!
You don't need a catch phrase.
How can that sad squire is doubting about my quest?
No dragon? No lion? Nonsense!
What the… Could it be?
I knew it!
Throw open your gates.
Don Quixote has arrived. Ha-ha!
And he is here to see the King.
No doubt you are preparing a great feast in my honor.
Therefore, I will let myself in.
Come on, you stupid door, open up.
Hmm.
And when I'm knighted for my legendary heroism,
old DJ Doggy Dog
will finally understand the error of his ways.
What is happening? Some kind of sorcery?
No! No! No!
♪ With your feet on the air And your head on the ground ♪
♪ Try this trick ♪
♪ And spin it, yeah ♪
♪ Where is my mind? ♪
You're delusional. It's all in your head!
There is no castle.
No lion, no dragon, no whale.
All those daring rescues were figments of your imagination.
♪ Way out in the water ♪
♪ See it swimming ♪
Whoa!
It isn't real…
I give up.
I'm going home.
Shame on you, for looking like a real castle.
Shame on you!
I guess I'll always be a fool.
Good for nothing tin can.
Hello?
Whoa!
Don?
Alfonso? Is that you? Where is everyone?
They were stolen by thieves, Don.
Wait. Stolen?
I did everything to save them.
I fought heroically.
Alas, the thieves make off with them.
They disappeared into the night,
never to be seen again.
Alfonso, why didn't you go after them?
Don't be crazy!
Going after them would be a fool's errand.
You know what? Lucky us! I'm a fool.
Oh, these tiny legs are too slow, and time is of the essence.
Ah! It looks like I'll finally get a steed worthy of my quest.
Ah!
Hello, noble creature.
I can tell just from looking at you
that you are built for more than pulling a carriage.
Yeah, it's a boring job, but it's steady work.
While your employer is fast asleep,
I propose we throw off these shackles and you join me on my quest.
I don't know. I could get in trouble.
A small price to pay
for being known as the greatest horse in history.
Lose the dead weight back there and let's ride.
Oh, I'm very appreciative of the ride,
but is there any chance you might go a bit faster?
Well, let me tell you, it's been years since I've run.
When you're going around the park, slow and steady
is the name of the game.
What if… what if you forget the city?
Think of the prairies. You're a dashing foal
in the wide open countryside.
♪ Giddy-up! Giddy-up! Giddy-up! ♪
♪ Giddy-up! Giddy-up! Giddy-up! Giddy-up! ♪
I get it, I get it!
I'm a young stallion again!
Exactly! Now, hyah!
That's more like it!
Whoa, it feels good to run again! Where are we going?
Follow those splotches of oil, my friend.
Whoa! It's a good haul today, kids. Here you go, sweet pea.
Ew.
Ew!
- Be my guest. - Whoa! Yeah!
Your loss.
Hyah, hyah! Ha-ha!
Was that Don?
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this.
Hang on! We're taking this to this street.
Whoa! Easy! Whoa!
I think it's time to lose these.
Whoa! It's like widescreen!
Yes, it's breathtaking!
It's like fantasy, but… it's real!
Hang on!
Look! Is that puppet riding a horse?
Will you look at that? Only in New York City.
Oh, my goodness!
He was ridin' on a horse!
Jumping over cars! They were going so fast.
Let me tell you, he looked pretty amazing.
That's Don Quixooooote.
Word on the street is, he's the hero of Central Park.
That old dude is DJ's friend!
What? No. Well, I guess, we are kind of friends.
Now, I'm gonna investigate on foot.
No offense, but your large size and loud metal shoes
are not well suited to sneaking around.
Yeah, story of my life.
Thank you, noble steed.
Whoa!
The puppets can't stay here any longer than they need to be,
but I won't ship them until you pay.
I already told you.
Soon as you transfer the money, then we'll ship the puppets.
No, you send the money first.
I'm not gonna ship them until you…
Huh?
What the…
- Oh! - Are you trying to back out of this?
You do know we're criminals, right?
That means you don't mess with us.
It's cash up front or you're getting nothing.
I'll throw these puppets in the wood chipper for all I care.
It's Don!
Ouch.
Don?
- Ah-ha! - I can't believe it!
- Don! - He's here to save us.
When you were in trouble, I knew I had to come.
Oh, you're crazy!
Oh, what can I say, I am the fool!
Don, behind you!
Hey, uh, this puppet fell out of the crate.
I can't believe it! You busted his leg.
No, I didn't! It was like that when I found him.
Should we let the buyer know that this one's got a broken leg?
Are you nuts? That guy was jumpy enough already.
If he has a problem with it, we'll blame it on the shipping.
Oh, mail fraud. Nice!
I like the way you think, sis.
Perhaps the fool isn't the best rescuing option.
At least, he tried to rescue us. Not like Alfonso.
What a coward!
Don, are you okay?
Would you, by any chance, have worms?
- Ow! - I'm trying to reach my sword…
- A sword? - A sharp shard off my leg.
But it's out of reach.
Okay, let me check.
You're tickling me.
Oopsie! This is it?
That's it! Use it to cut off this bubbly fabric!
And the brave heroic Dee
used her mighty broadsword to cut them free from their shackles.
- Oh! - Way to go!
I knew you could do it.
It's funnier than playing the damsel in distress!
- Look at all those zeros. - They transferred the money!
♪ Money, money, money, yeah… ♪
♪ Money, money, yeah… ♪
Come on. We've got to get out of here.
Let's go through that room and reach the metal stairs outside.
Are you insane? If we fall, we'll break.
I'm terrified, I can barely move.
Guys, calm down. Let's start from the beginning.
Don, do you remember when you were banquishing a goblin
in the janitor's closet?
I'm not sure it's--
Your imagination makes you move mountains.
You see the world like nobody else does.
Help us see it as you do
and together we can be as brave as you are.
Dee, I get exactly what you mean.
Come on, everyone. Please, close your eyes.
Hey!
What if I tell you that we are the most intrepid army on earth,
the Eight Fatal Samurais,
the Eight Knights of the Apocalypse,
the Eight Guardians of the Chivalry!
We're just the eight puppets from the puppet theater.
Then let this be the greatest performance of our lives.
And join me on a voyage of pure imagination.
Once upon a time, there were two bloodthirsty giants.
They are the gatekeepers.
And if they catch you, they'll smash you to pieces!
But fear not, their size is their weakness.
And our number is our strength.
Uh, Don, the idea was to cheer us all up,
not freak us out.
But we're the grateful eight!
Hmm. What if… what if the giants looked super stupid?
It would be less frightening, right?
That's the spirit!
And what if they made a fart noise at every step?
And what if the giants were made of, uh, cardboard?
- Let's burn the giants! - Yeah!
Maybe it's getting too far.
Come on, Don.
You're the one telling us it should be our best show.
Let's climb over the bridge and let's run to the gates.
Rolling? Action!
Is someone there?
- Where the heck are the puppets? - Somebody stole them!
Oh!
What the…
The puppets are alive, look!
They're alive?
That just means we can charge more money for them!
Come on, let's go after them!
Go, I'll see you downstairs!
Whoa!
Why are you laying around for? Let's get these things!
Ouch! Hey!
There's no getting out of here!
Gotcha!
♪ I'm DJ Doggy And I'm here to shout! ♪
♪ Don's my friend And I'll bust him out! ♪
What the heck?
Ah!
Yah! Take that! You will taste the wrath of my fist!
It's alive! And kicking! It's…
It's Chucky! Ouch! Ow!
Don! Push the button. We need to go down.
Word on the street is you were up to some hero stuff,
and I'm thinking you need a sidekick.
Can I ask you something? Are you real?
I mean, do you like actually exist or are you only in my head?
Hey! Will you stop it?
Of course I'm real!
As real as we need to get out of here.
Oh, they messed with the wrong Jackie!
Here they are!
Don, I'm real and I'm your friend.
Grab my hand and trust me.
Whoa! Even a fool wouldn't… Whoa!
Ooh!
Whoo! Now that's what I call an unexpected soft landing.
Uh-oh. We have to move.
Okay, everyone, let's split up and meet at the theater.
Hop on.
Oh, my goodness, this is so exciting!
- Ouch! - Let's go get the truck.
Wait, wait! The keys are upstairs.
You stupid!
Hey, sucker! Give me your scooter!
Whoa! This is amazing!
This is a sweet ride!
Not so sweet… Look!
Huh?
Can we go any faster?
Give me a break. I'm only one horsepower.
Hi-yah!
Ahh!
- Yay! - Totally sick!
Nice, Don! You're learning the lingo!
Ugh!
Watch out!
- Oh, no! - Agh!
Oh, no.
Hey, kids. I know you Goths.
What are you doing here?
Look, the puppets are alive!
They're like haunted!
Oh, God!
- You got to arrest them. - Mm-hmm.
And Bigfoot is real.
Tell you what, um, follow us to the police station.
It's alive!
Whoa.
Don, that was amazing!
Sorry for asking, but who's this strange looking dog?
Please allow me to introduce DJ Doggy Dog.
It's nice to meet the crew.
DJ Doggy Dog served as my squire on my quest…
Hold on.
Actually, DJ is a faithful and loyal friend.
And talented! You should hear his poetry.
He would be a great inspiration to our group of storytellers.
And I would hope you'll treat him like family.
- Because he is! - New talent in the company.
- Oh, welcome my friend! - Bienvenue.
Hey, party at my place!
Alfonso?
Oh… Hello, everyone. Don't worry, I'm safe.
What do you have to say for yourself mister "every puppet for themselves"?
- What happened to being a hero? - Yeah!
You're not fit to wear that cape.
Okay, okay. When I was called upon, I crumbled.
I'm no hero. I will miss you.
We're all actors, Alfonso.
And we can all play different roles, too.
Your chance to play the hero will come again.
But for now, you're the fool.
Oh, phooey. Isn't it supposed to be banana cream?
It's shaving cream, like it always is.
All right. Enough messin' around. We've got a show to do.
Um, first things first though.
Please, someone untangle me.
I probably deserve that.
DJ, I have a surprise for you.
I want to introduce you to Tommy.
He's the technical wizard who keeps our lighting and sound running smoothly.
Yo!
And as your circuitry was damaged by water,
and you know I'm really sorry about that,
I asked him to find a way to fix it.
May I present to you your new voice! Ta-da!
Uh, well, I'm not really sure it will fit in.
Whoa, that's dope!
You know what? I think I've got an idea.
Oh. And I'm sure it will be exciting.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please turn off your cellphones and electronic devices.
And get ready to join us on a brand new voyage of pure imagination
as we proudly present The Quest!
Hello. I hope everyone is having fun here.
My name's DJ Doggy Dog.
But you already knew that, obviously.
I'm proud to present a new show we've created with my friends.
I hope you like it.
♪ Now this is a tale About a band of misfits ♪
♪ Always changing outfits Taking down the culprits ♪
♪ It's full of wild narration 'Cause a world in inspiration ♪
♪ Gets bigger, better, brighter When you use your imagination ♪
♪ After years and years Just waiting on a shelf ♪
♪ Thought I had to walk through life All by myself ♪
♪ Whenever people saw me They treated me like trash ♪
♪ All alone in NYC Living like an outcast ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
♪ But I wasn't the only one ♪
♪ They laughed at me And called me a dreamer ♪
♪ The clown! The buffoon! The nincompoop! ♪
♪ They said I was weak! ♪
♪ A damsel in distress! ♪
♪ But they didn't know is… ♪
♪ When you're down and out And you're feeling doubt ♪
♪ There's a friend That you can count on ♪
♪ That's always around ♪
♪ So have you heard That the whole wide world ♪
♪ Gets bigger, better, brighter ♪
♪ When you use your imagination ♪
♪ Bigger, better, brighter When you use your imagination ♪
♪ I'm the knight, the king awaits ♪
♪ And I declaim out loud ♪
♪ That nothing stops me on my quest ♪
♪ To the castle in the clouds! ♪
♪ Not even a bloodthirsty beast Can keep me from my quest! ♪
♪ Don now sees a wicked beast That roars instead of barks ♪
♪ But all we see is a silly dog Lost in Central Park ♪
♪ Unhand that duckling You fiery dragon ♪
♪ Don doubles down on his delusion ♪
♪ Imagining a dragon To fuel his own illusion ♪
♪ Saves the day And saves the duckling ♪
♪ Oh my, oh my This is only the beginning ♪
Help! Help!
Oh, we are raccoons in distress!
We're all going to die!
Let's save the baby raccoons!
♪ In the very next chapter Of this very tall tale ♪
♪ Don and his squire Were swallowed by a whale ♪
♪ It all went wrong We lost ourselves to spite ♪
♪ With no way back To put things right ♪
♪ I was lost in a dream A nightmare without end ♪
♪ Too blinded to see ♪
♪ I was losing a friend Where is my mind? ♪
Our friends thought they were lost, but a beacon of hope still shines.
♪ We were down and out And feeling doubt ♪
♪ Things got bigger, better, brighter When we used our imagination ♪
♪ The crooks went possessed We were lost for help! ♪
♪ Alfonso cried out ♪
♪ Every puppet for themselves! ♪
♪ Don returned with his friend in crime ♪
♪ Let this be the greatest Performance of our lives! ♪
♪ Toppling the giants As a team was the best ♪
♪ But what I love the most I must confess ♪
♪ Even though our friendship Was put to the test ♪
♪ Our family came through And we beat the quest ♪
♪ Quest ♪
And now, we're inseparable!
♪ When you're down and out And you're feeling doubt ♪
♪ There's a friend that you can count on Who's always around ♪
♪ So have you heard That the whole wide world ♪
♪ Gets bigger, better, brighter When you use ♪
- ♪ Imagination ♪ - ♪ Imagination ♪
♪ Imagination ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪
♪ Imagination ♪
♪ With your feet on the air And your head on the ground ♪
♪ Try this trick ♪
♪ And spin it, yeah ♪
♪ Your head will collapse But there's nothing in it ♪
♪ And you'll ask yourself ♪
♪ Where is my mind? ♪
♪ Way out in the water ♪
♪ See it swimming ♪
♪ I was swimming in the Caribbean ♪
♪ Animals were hiding behind the rocks ♪
♪ Yeah! ♪
♪ Except the little fish Bumped into me ♪
♪ I swear he was trying to talk to me Koi-koi ♪
♪ Where is my mind? ♪
♪ Where is my mind… ♪
♪ Where is my mind? ♪
♪ Way out in the water ♪
♪ See it swimming ♪
♪ With your feet on the air And your head on the ground ♪
♪ Try this trick ♪
♪ And spin it, yeah ♪
♪ Your head will collapse But there's nothing in it ♪
♪ And you'll ask yourself ♪
♪ Where is my mind? ♪
♪ When you're down and out ♪
♪ And you're feeling doubt ♪
♪ When you're down ♪
♪ Just give me a shout ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog Doggy Dog, Doggy Dog ♪
♪ DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy Dog ♪
♪ I'm DJ Doggy I'm cute not scary! ♪
♪ Got rhymes so fresh That I'm legendary! ♪