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(1986) |
ajor Headline in Cleveland Sept. 9, 1986...
"Alien Duck Beamed to Earth"
At the Astrophysics lab at Dinatechnics scientific advances have achieved something never before possible, or even dreamed of. Their scientists have brought a Duck from the outer reaches of our Galaxy. Dr. Walter Jennings was the mastermind behind this occurrence. He had set out to measure the gases that surround Alphacentauri, but the Laser spectra scope was somehow redirected bringing our extra terrestrial visitor to Earth. So for all those who have watched the sky for signs of alien life, or wondered if life exists on other planets...Congratulations you were right, but watch out for what you wish for it may not always be a good thing.
The World today...
So Howard has joined the Human Race. For good or bad he is here to stay. And he might just save everyone of us. With the help of a Rock Star, and a wannabe scientist, Howard must save the world from the evil Dark Overlord(s). It seems that Howard wasn’t the only thing beamed to Earth by Dr. Jennings. Soon Dr. Jennings will be taken over by his blunder and our world just might end. So join Howard on his quest to save our world...But watch out, not everyone wants to see a walking talking duck.
Will Howard make a nest for himself here on Earth, or will our own extinction occur?
I guess you will never Know unless you watch this Feel good Sci-fi film...
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| | | |  I know that many critics view this film as a disaster --and George Lucas's biggest mistake, but not me!
I always write about what I like, and I like this film. It is an adventure, and I love its Cheesy comedy. So for anyone who did not enjoy Howard all I have to say is what kind of 80's movie fan are you?
This film doesn't take itself seriously... at all. It has a unique self-effacing humor that doesn't appeal to everyone, but is a lot of fun.
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Apparently, George Lucas was so distressed by the failure of this movie that even to this day he says that any host or reporter that even mentions the film to him during an interview will face legal action. -Thanks to Phantom Planet
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In the scene were Howard goes to see Beverly and her manager, "Ginger" is with his 2 buddies and they're talking about not getting the girls their money, the first guy with the long hair is from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", he was the guy that poses as a valet parker and takes the car for a ride. The other guy with dark brown hair is actually now a bigger, bald attorney on NBCs "Medium". The cop that was trying to get the other officers to go after Howard the whole movie, with the blonde hair, is now in "CSI" as the bald chief cop that always works with the unit. -Thanks to Michael Masunas
Although the film ran like water off a duck's back at the box office it didn't diminish the career of Tim Robbins (Phil) who went on to become a major Hollywood heavyweight in acting and directing. -Thanks to Adam
Lea Thompson, who played Beverly can also be seen in all three "Back to the Future" movies. -Thanks to Adam
One of Lea Thompson's band mates is actress Holly Robinson-Peete from 21 Jump Street. -Thanks to Alice
Thomas Dolby got a cameo playing the bartender after working with the actresses playing the band in the film, Cherry Bomb, teaching them how to act like a proper band. The bulk of the soundtrack score ended up being done by John Barry, whilst Thomas only contributed the songs. -Thanks to Ridwan Hughes
Howard landed on Earth on 8 September, 1986. It was on that date, twenty years before, that "Star Trek" premiered on NBC.
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| | | | Howard's voice was provided by Chip Zien. -Thanks to Johnny
Tori Amos originally auditioned for the part of Beverly Switzler. You have to ask yourself what the movie would have been like if she had played Beverly.
Although she's no Tori Amos in the singing department, Lea Thompson held her own doing her own singing as Beverly for the "Cherry Bomb" performances in the film. She was insecure at first, but when she saw that Thomas Dolby was more insecure than she was, she went for it! -Thanks to Leigh Barrett
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| | | The scene where Howard is flying a plane through a city street was shot in Rio Vista, CA. Most of the high school students there (all 400 of them) ditched school to be extras in the film (the people standing in the streed behind the plane) [Thanks to Aaron Pippin]
The lab where Howard the duck is taken (the outside shots) were filmed at the Exploratorium near the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco California. Even though it takes place in Ohio the majority of the movie was filmed in San Francisco [Thanks to Liz]
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| | | | | Too bad that this is so hard to find. This was a wonderful soundtrack from 80s synth meastro Thomas Dolby with original songs. Track listing:
1. Hunger City by Cherry Bomb (lead vocals genuinely by Lea Thompson) 2. Howard the Duck by Cherry Bomb 3. Don't Turn Away by Thomas Dolby (trivia: Harmonica by Stevie Wonder) 4. It Don't Come Cheap by Cherry Bomb 5. I'm On My Way by Thomas Dolby 6. Lullaby of Duckland (John Barry) 7. Journey To Earth (John Barry) 8. You're the Duckiest (John Barry) 9. Ultralight Flight (John Barry) 10. Beddy-Bye for Howard (John Barry) 11. Dark Overlord (John Barry)
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