History WesternAnimation / DuckTalesTheMovieTreasureOfTheLostLamp

Though well-received by fans of the series, eventually becoming a minor CultClassic, it was not a box office success, resulting in plans for other feature adaptations of shows from WesternAnimation/TheDisneyAfternoon, including more ''[=DuckTales=]'' films and a ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' movie, to be scrapped, along with Disney abandoning their [=MovieToons=] label after only one movie (only the ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop'' spinoff, ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'', would see a release, but under the main "Walt Disney Pictures" label). Meanwhile, Disney would have more success two years late with [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} a different movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]].

Though well-received by fans of the series, eventually becoming a minor CultClassic, it was not a box office success, resulting in plans for other feature adaptations of shows from WesternAnimation/TheDisneyAfternoon, including more ''[=DuckTales=]'' films and a ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' movie, to be scrapped, along with Disney abandoning their [=MovieToons=] label after only one movie (only the ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop'' spinoff, ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'', would see a release, but under the main "Walt Disney Pictures" label). Meanwhile, Disney would release[[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]], this time as part of the Canon, two years later.

Though well-received by fans of the series, eventually becoming a minor CultClassic, it was not a box office success, resulting in plans for other feature adaptations of shows from WesternAnimation/TheDisneyAfternoon, including more ''[=DuckTales=]'' films and a ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers' movie, to be scrapped, along with Disney abandoning their [=MovieToons=] label after only one movie (only the ''WesternAnimation/GoofTroop'' spinoff, ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'', would see a release, but under the main "Walt Disney Pictures" label). Meanwhile, Disney would release[[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]], this time as part of the Canon, two years later.

Though well-received by fans of the series, eventually becoming a minor CultClassic, it was not a box office success, resulting in plans for other feature adaptations of shows from WesternAnimation/TheDisneyAfternoon, including more ''[=DuckTales=]'' films and a ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers' movie, to be scrapped, along with Disney abandoning their [=MovieToons=] label after only one movie. Meanwhile, Disney would release[[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]], this time as part of the Canon, two years later.

''{{WesternAnimation/DuckTales|1987}} the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp'' marked the first theatrical animated movie by The Creator/WaltDisney Company that was not part of their [[Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon animated feature canon]] (being produced by Walt Disney Animation, France S.A., which would later transfer from Television Animation work to Feature Animation work), and their first movie based on one of their television shows. It is based on ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' and was released during the interim between seasons 3 and 4 in 1990. It was also the only film released under the short-lived "Disney Movietoons" division.

In spite of the popularity of the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' cartoon, the film did poorly at the box office, and as a result, [[WhatCouldHaveBeen plans to make more]] ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' films and a movie based on ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' were scrapped. Two years later, Disney would produce [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]]...

Despite that however, fans of the series were happy it got a movie at all, and cite it as a great cult classic nonetheless.

* AnimationBump: This movie features some of the most beautiful Disney animation of the early 1990s.

* ApologeticAttacker: When Merlock wishes for Genie to blow Scrooge out of his floating castle, he struggles out "I...have...no...choice" before doing so. Scrooge understands that Genie isn't responsible.

** In the movie, Genie mentions that Merlock wished for {{Atlantis}} to sink and the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79_AD 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius eruption]] that buried Pompeii as a result of [[DisproportionateRetribution not being able to book vacations at either]]. The ComicBookAdaptation adds that Merlock was also responsible for the creation of [[StockYuck anchovy pizza]].

** In the movie, Genie mentions that Merlock wished for {{Atlantis}} to sink and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79_AD the 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius eruption]] as a result of [[DisproportionateRetribution not being able to book vacations at either]]. The ComicBookAdaptation adds that Merlock was also responsible for the creation of [[StockYuck anchovy pizza]].

** In the movie, Genie mentions that Merlock wished for {{Atlantis}} to sink and Mt. Vesuvius to erupt. The ComicBookAdaptation adds that Merlock was also responsible for the creation of [[StockYuck anchovy pizza]].

* SpikesOfVillainy: Merlocks fortress is covered in these.
* SueDonym: The kids name the Genie "Gene" when Scrooge first finds him and they're pretending he's a boy.

* SpannerInTheWorks: Scrooge obliviously gives Webby the lamp from Collie Baba's treasure trove, which lead to it being left out of treasure sacks and prevented Merlock from getting Genie after stealing the treasure from Scrooge.

* VileVillainSaccharineShow: Though the movie does sort of play as an extended episode of the show, it's clear that Merlock poses a far darker and more serious threat to Scrooge and his nephews than any other enemy has in the past. In his past life, he resorted to causing both the sinking of Atlantis and the destruction of Pompeii, which makes him the only villain in the franchise with a body count. Unlike other examples of the trope, this doesn't stop Merlock from being a ChewToy until the climax of the film (he gets physically abused several times, including getting swatted as a rat and stepped on as a roach).

* AmplifierArtifact: The villain Merlock possesses a magical amulet that, when used in conjunction with the [[GenieInABottle Genie's lamp]], lifts the ThreeWishes restriction, essentially giving him limitless RealityWarper powers by proxy.

'''Louie:''' I haven't thought of ''that''.

* SpannerInTheWorks: Webby taking the lamp from Collie Baba's treasure trove. This stopped Merlock from getting Genie after stealing the treasure from Scrooge.

* SpannerInTheWorks: Scrooge obliviously gives Webby the lamp, leading it to be left out of the treasure sack when Merlock tries to steal it and Genie left in Scrooge's possession.

* CameBackStrong: [[spoiler:In a non-character example, when the Money Bin is restored to normal, it not only has its signature "S" logo back but now has a brand-spanking new ''golden'' plating.]]

In spite of the popularity of the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' cartoon, the film did poorly at the box office, and as a result, [[WhatCouldHaveBeen plans to make more]] ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' films and a movie based on ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' were scrapped. Two years later, Disney would produce [[Disney/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]]...

-->'''Scrooge:''' I could wish for the world's biggest diamond. No, the biggest diamond ''mine''! No, ''ALL''' the diamond mines! No! ''The entire mining industry!'' Yes! Yes! [[BigYes Yeeeeees]]! ...I can see how this is going to take some careful thought.

* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Or non-duck in this case, when Scrooge bluntly tells the kids, who wants their new friend Genie to stay, that he's not a person but a "thing".

* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Or non-duck in this case, when Scrooge bluntly tells the kids, who wants Genie to stay, that he's not a person but a "thing".

''{{WesternAnimation/DuckTales|1987}} the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp'' marked the first theatrical animated movie by The Creator/WaltDisney Company that was not part of their [[Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon animated feature canon]] (being produced by Walt Disney Animation, France S.A., which would later transfer from Television Animation work to Feature Animation work), and their first movie based on one of their television shows. It is based on ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' and was released shortly before the series' last few episodes originally aired. It was also the only film released under the short-lived "Disney Movietoons" division.

** Neither Bubba or Fenton/Gizmoduck appear in the movie.

* SpannerInTheWorks: Scrooges obliviously gives Webbygail the lamp, leading it to be left out of the treasure sack when Merlock tries to steal it and Genie left in Scrooge's possession.

* DarkestHour: As the climax rolls around, [[spoiler:Dijon gets the lamp and wishes his fortune... by taking ''Scrooge's''. He takes ''everything'' from him: the Money Bin, his enterprise, even his ''house''. What little money the team is left with had to be given up to get Scrooge back from Dijon's goons. [[OhCrap And then Merlock takes the lamp and]] [[FromBadToWorse raises a giant castle in the middle of Duckburg]].]]

* BigBadWannabe: The cowardly and greedy Dijon knows full well that he's just the lackey of the ancient sorcerer Merlock, [[spoiler: but when he accidentally gets control of the genie's lamp he abandons his master and briefly takes over Duckburg. Merlock sneaks into the palace by hitching a ride with the Ducks and demonstrates who the real villain is]].

** When Scrooge learns the extent of Dijon's wish for his fortune, he discovers that Dijon owns his mansion, his factories, and even his spat collection.

In spite of the popularity of the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' cartoon, the film did poorly at the box office, and as a result, [[WhatCouldHaveBeen plans to make more]] ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' films and a movie based on ''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'' were scrapped. Two years later, Disney would produce [[Disney/{{Aladdin}} a more successful movie involving a genie who lived in a lamp]]...

''WesternAnimation/DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp'' marked the first theatrical animated movie by The Creator/WaltDisney Company that was not part of their [[Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon animated feature canon]] (being produced by Walt Disney Animation, France S.A., which would later transfer from Television Animation work to Feature Animation work), and their first movie based on one of their television shows. It is based on ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' and was released shortly before the series' last few episodes originally aired. It was also the only film released under the short-lived "Disney Movietoons" division.