Mutt

Dan & The Mutt is an American animated series created by Talix and produced by Walt Disney Productions Television Animation. The pilot episode will aired on February 2013, as part of Disney Channel's Saturday morning lineup. The show is about a young teen and his pet dog trying to solve everyday crimes while being a stain to the police and Dan’s parents. The theme song for the show is sung by Rooney.

Plot
17 year old Dan Spencer has always had a fascination and sort of obsession with his idol, Detective Walt Adams. He realizes Det. Adams has use special tactics to capture the bad guys. When crime rises in the city of Silver Canyon, Dan decides to be like his idol, so he and his pet companion, Trip, both begin their own investigation service entitled “Dan & the Mutt” and begin solving crimes while facing off with certain criminals — some not so tough and others with special abilities. Dan and Trip soon discover Det. Adams, whose now a washed up snarky private eye. Now dealing with a fallen idol, Dan must keep his investigation a secret from his family and friends, but even he knows keeping a secret won’t be that easy.

Dan Spencer
17 years old, Dan Spencer has dreamed to live up to his favorite idol, Detective Walt Adams. And when he discovers crime is surging high in Silver Canyon, he and his pet companion Trip decides to begin their own investigation service, “Dan & the Mutt”. Dan wants to be like his idol, but later finds out when he discovers his idol is nothing but a snarky private eye. Amazed and disappointed his idol is wasn’t he believed in today, Dan continues his personal service, but face many criminals that will test his knowledge and skills. And to make matters worse, he has to keep this as a secret to his family and friends, but the police are another story. Dan is very smart and cocky, but feels he is really a detective working for the greater good and even dress like one. (Josh Keaton)

Trip
Trip is Dan’s companion and partner, but also the Spencer’s pet beagle. Trip is spunky and outrageous sometimes, but feels when Dan needs to be put in his place; Trip is surely the animal to do it. He helps his master out in a lot of the cases he and Dan usually do, but wants to solve them before the police do. When Dan tries to name his service, he suddenly call it “Dan & the Mutt” to much angst to Trip who feels he’s been violated by his dog rights. (Jason Marsden)

Zip
Zip is one of Dan’s childhood friends and is his best friend. Zip feels suspicious about Dan’s afternoon actions and tries to see what he up to. Zip himself has a peer pressure dilemma, when he wants to be popular so bad. But with everyone declaring him and Dan geeks, Zip wants to clear the picture especially developing feelings for the popular girl, Marla. (Corey Burton)

Vicki Carlson
Vicki is Dan and Zip’s friend, and declares she is a smart and popular girl seeing how she connects to both the geeks and popular cliques. Vicki is reluctant that she has feelings for Dan, but realizes he wants Nina. (Grey DeLisle)

Detective Walt Adams
One of the most popular figures in Silver Canyon for fourteen years, Det. Walt Adams has served the city well. But something happen five years ago, and now the once popular detective known for solving hard crimes and capturing the bad guys, is now a washed up, cranky, snarky private eye. When he realize one of his most devoted followers, Dan Spencer, is doing his own investigation service inspire by Adams. And now Adams feel he is disappointing his fan, but feels he his days of investigating is nearly over. (Richard McGonagle)

Dr. Elias Mercer
Dr. Elias Mercer is the average mad scientist that tries to create monstrous creations to rule world. He is the most frequent criminal that Dan, Trip, and Walt always faced. Some declared him as their arch-nemesis. Dr. Mercer tries desperately to make the masterpiece of his dreams, but nearly all his plans are ruined. (Mark Hamill)

Bleek
Bleek is Trip's nemesis. (Michael Roseanbaum)

Main cast

 * Josh Keaton - Dan Spencer
 * Jason Marsden - Trip, an beagle
 * Grey DeLisle - Vicki Carlson
 * Corey Burton - Zip
 * Clancy Brown - Sheriff Rick Strongby
 * Anneliese van der Pol - Marla
 * Richard McGonagle - Detective Walt Adams
 * Gary Cole - Jimmy Spencer
 * Dee Bradley Baker - Jessie Spencer
 * Mark Hamill - Dr. Elias Mercer

Supporting characters

 * Sarah Spencer
 * Bleek, a cat
 * Nina
 * Pied Piper
 * Alex the Great
 * Billy Parker
 * Duncan
 * Mayor Hawkins
 * Adam West - Dr. Oscar

Episodes
The first season will consist of episodes starting in 2013 to 2014. The series is expected to have up to six seasons.

Production
This series is heavily inspired by Scooby-Doo and Sherlock Holmes.

Soundtrack
Dan & the Mutt—Songs You Need to Know, is the original soundtrack based on the series with 11 original tracks including the theme song and a remix of the theme song.

Song List

 * 1) “Dan & The Mutt (theme)” by Rooney
 * 2) “Listen Up” by One Direction
 * 3) “Together”
 * 4) "Just Relax"
 * 5) "Solutions"
 * 6) "Trip vs Bleek (score)"
 * 7) "Grand Slam"
 * 8) "Mystrey Spot"
 * 9) "Kooky"
 * 10) "Click"
 * 11) "If It Was"
 * 12) "Detective Adams-Private Eye (theme)"
 * 13) “Dan & The Mutt (theme remix)”

Video game
Dan & the Mutt—The Video Game will be out for the Wii U on August 2013 and be based on the series. You will play as either Dan or Trip and solve tough mysteries.

Movie
A movie based on the series is still in the drawing board.