Dear Disney,

We, the fans of the beloved Inspector Gadget franchise, are requesting that you release the original cut of Inspector Gadget (1999) both in theaters and on Disney+, and that it be called either Inspector Gadget: The Go Go Gadget Extended Cut or Inspector Gadget: The Original Test Screening Cut. As loyal subscribers to your streaming service, and people who love going to the movies, we believe that it is important to preserve and share classic films with future generations. 

The original test screening cut of Inspector Gadget, starring Matthew Broderick as Inspector Gadget and Rupert Everett as Dr. Claw, was 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes) long, but it was significantly different from the theatrical release. It included scenes that were deleted or altered in post-production, resulting in a disjointed storyline with an unsatisfying ending. The original cut also had more product placement, especially from McDonald's. Fans have been clamoring for years to see this version of the film, which was screened only once at a test screening before being heavily edited. The theatrical version of the film, which was not screen tested at all, had been cut down to 78 minutes (1 hour and 18 minutes), and it was panned by critics and fans. 

According to sources close to the production, director David Kellogg (and the writers) had a clear vision for Inspector Gadget as a slightly darker and more mature take on the beloved cartoon series. However, after poor test screenings with children audiences, Disney executives (and possibly DiC executives) demanded changes be made to make it more kid-friendly.

This extended cut of the film needs not only extended scenes, but also fixed production flubs and editing mistakes, removal and/or replacement of unnecessary sound effects, new sound effects and music from Inspector Gadget (1983), as well as many other nods to the original cartoon, and a full restoration of the original test screening cut.

We hope that you will recreate the unreleased pre-cut 35mm trailers for the movie, and reuse both Propellerheads' Spybreak and Shuki Levy's original Inspector Gadget theme (with John Debney’s accompaniment), but make them longer and use more scenes and dialogue.

For the Main Title Sequence, there should be a new CGI Police Light that moves across the bottom of the screen, to replicate the intro from the original cartoon series, and a new remixed mashup of Shuki Levy's original Inspector Gadget theme and John Debney's arrangement, which will hopefully also be used for the "Go-Go Gadget Chopper" scene.

Some scenes that originally had no background music should use music samples from Inspector Gadget (1983). For example, for the scene with Gadget and Brenda testing out gadgets in the park, the Jeopardy theme song should be replaced with the instrumental version of the Inspector Gadget theme, which plays throughout the scene until the climax where Gadget says "Go-Go Gadget Oil Slick", which turns out to be blue goo (changed to toothpaste in the final film as ADR). A few scenes should also have their original background music replaced with music samples from the original animated series, including the scene where Gadget and the Gadgetmobile are chasing two escape convicts.

Other scenes should use a variety of licensed music. For instance, for a scene where Artemus and Brenda are working on the foot, use People Got To Be Free by The Rascals.

For the extended scene that’s an introduction to Scolex (Claw) and Sykes in the black limo at the beginning of the movie, use Dr. Claw’s Theme from the original cartoon.

For the extended Gadget Surgery scene, John Debney’s short arrangement of the Inspector Gadget theme should be replaced with Shuki Levy's original Inspector Gadget theme.

For the scene where Gadget and Brenda have lunch together, a scene from the original test screening cut that was used as a flashback in a scene with Gadget and the Gadgetmobile in the theatrical cut, use The Way I Want To Touch You by Captain & Tennille. 

For a scene with Claw and/or Sniffy (M.A.D. Cat), use Year of the Cat by Al Stewart.

For the scene where Gadget and the Gadgetmobile are driving before Gadget goes to talk to Chief Quimby about the Bradford case, use Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

We also hope that, for the scene with Gadget, Penny and Brain in the Gadgetmobile trying to figure out what S.I. stands for, Smash Mouth's All-Star will be replaced with Isaac Hayes' Theme From Shaft, which was going to be used originally.

For the scene featuring Sykes asleep in the security room at Scolex Industries, on the mini television set next to him, Homer (The Simpsons) sleeping on the job should be replaced with a clip from the Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats (a cartoon show starring Mel Blanc) episode Monstro VS. the Wolf Hound (Season 1, Episode 11B).

For a scene (not used in the theatrical cut) where Robo-Gadget wreaks havoc, use Kool & the Gang's Jungle Boogie.

For another scene with Robo-Gadget, use Wild Wild Life by Talking Heads, in which the lyrics were mentioned (or "sung") by Robo-Brenda on the rooftop of Scolex Industries HQ.

For yet another scene with Robo-Gadget, use The Power by SNAP!

For yet ANOTHER scene with Robo-Gadget, use Stevie Ray Vaughan's rendition of Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child (Slight Return).

For a scene that was originally without music, we hope you will use Connected by Stereo MC's. 

For the Junkyard Dance scene, another scene from the original test screening cut, use Too Much Heaven by the Bee Gees.

Also, hopefully, the car chase scene at the climax of the movie will use Propellerheads' Spybreak, which I believe was used for early promotional trailers.

For the extended fight scene between Gadget and Robo-Gadget, an upbeat version of Dr. Claw's Theme from the original cartoon could play throughout the scene.

For the extended scene where a sad Sykes confides in Penny about his problems and Penny comforts him, a somber version of Penny's Theme from the original cartoon could play throughout the scene. 

For the End Credits, we hope you use clips from Inspector Gadget (1983) in the background of the credits scroll, a full version of the remixed mashup of Shuki Levy and John Debney's Inspector Gadget themes (replacing John Debney's wacky arrangement of the Inspector Gadget theme), the full version of Youngstown's I'll Be Your Everything (with the music video), and the French Inspector Gadget theme. Towards the end of the credits scroll, in the background, there should be B-Roll footage from the studio of Stan Winston showing off all the custom props made for the film, along with concept artwork for the film (minus Allen Battino). When the end credits scroll ends, use the Walt Disney Pictures logo (with the spinning half-circle cog above the castle) seen in the early promotional trailers for the movie. And also, for the Post Credits, there should be a short tribute to Don Adams, the original voice of Inspector Gadget, accompanied by a few photos, such as Don Adams and Matthew Broderick at the premiere of the movie and Adams with the co-creators of the original cartoon series, plus an extended main title sequence for the original Inspector Gadget cartoon that features a new remix of Shuki Levy's Inspector Gadget theme featuring both the American and French Inspector Gadget themes, along with voice-over lines and sound effects from the original cartoon series.

Releasing this original cut would not only satisfy fans who have been waiting for years but also be a lot more favorably-received and provide an opportunity for new viewers to experience this unique take on Inspector Gadget. With Disney+ becoming increasingly popular among families looking for wholesome entertainment options during these challenging times, and since the world is starting to open itself back up again to go to the theaters, now is the perfect time to release this version of Inspector Gadget.

We hope that you will also release an official reel of bloopers and outtakes for the film.

We also hope that you will release an official soundtrack for Inspector Gadget: The Go Go Gadget Extended Cut or Inspector Gadget: The Original Test Screening Cut, which would include the remixed Inspector Gadget theme, John Debney's score, Shuki Levy's original Inspector Gadget music, Youngstown's I'll Be Your Everything, and a new remix of I'll Be Your Everything featuring Shuki Levy’s original Inspector Gadget theme. And we hope that you will also bring back the Inspector Gadget Happy Meal from McDonald's, and add something new to it.

We urge you to listen to your fans and give us access to this long-awaited version of Inspector Gadget (1999) in theaters and on Disney+. Thank you for considering our request.

Oh, and, for Disney+, we also hope you will release not only the original animated series (digitally remastered, full 4K scans of the original negatives), but also the two canceled series Gadget Girl and Inspector Gadget: Completely Wired, and Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas, Gadget Boy & Heather, Inspector Gadget's Field Trip, Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets, Gadget & the Gadgetinis, and Inspector Gadget's Last Case: Claw's Revenge.

There should also be some special features for both the original cartoon and the movie. For the original series, there should be interviews and audio commentary with Jean Chalopin, Andy Heyward, Cree Summer, Frank Welker and Maurice LaMarche, an archive interview with Don Adams about the show (if it exists), three different versions of the Winter Olympics pilot with Jesse White, Gary Owens and Don Adams, and various production materials such as original concept art and character designs. For the movie, there should be the original theatrical trailer, exclusive interviews with Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, and director David Kellogg, a behind the scenes documentary, audio commentary by David Kellogg, and production materials and concept art.

And we hope that you will also make a new Inspector Gadget animated series on Disney+ that combines elements of the original cartoon and the 1999 film, with anime-influenced animation similar to the original animated series (the animation should be produced by Studio Mir), a serial format with an ongoing story arc and a slightly darker tone, a more competent (but still clumsy) Inspector with Gadgets that actually work correctly, a compelling storyline for a more competent and equally more diabolical, intimidating and menacing/sinister Dr. Claw with a personality (his backstory could be that he was Gadget's long-lost brother and Penny's father), a chatty Gadgetmobile with a personality, a more integral part for Professor Von Slickstein, a recreation of the intro from the original cartoon with a new arrangement of Shuki Levy's Inspector Gadget theme that combines the styles of Shuki Levy and John Debney, and sound effects and music from the original animated series (and some references to Get Smart and Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales).