Mickey's Tale of Two Witches
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches | |
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Genre | Comedy Horror Slapstick |
Written by | Robert Ramirez |
Directed by | Jeff Gordon |
Starring | Bret Iwan Bill Farmer Daniel Ross Tress MacNeille Kaitlyn Robrock Jim Cummings Frank Welker Nika Futterman April Winchell |
Composers | Beau Black & David Goldsmith (songs) Tony Morales (underscore) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Rob LaDuca Mark Seidenberg |
Producer | Bradley Bowlen |
Editor | Reid Kramer |
Running time | 46 minutes |
Production company | Disney Television Animation |
Original release | |
Network | Disney Junior |
Release | October 7, 2021 |
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches is a Halloween television special that premiered on October 7, 2021 on Disney Junior.[1][2] It is produced by Disney Television Animation.[3][4] It is the first spin-off special of Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures before Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas. The events of the film take place after the final episode of the series.
Premise
[edit]On Halloween, Mickey tells Pluto a story about two witches-in-training, Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy, who must pass four tests to graduate from the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills.[5][6] While Daisy isn’t confident about passing, she and Minnie join forces, along with Count Mickula and the gang, to defeat a mischievous ghost. Minnie and Daisy learn that working together makes their magic and their friendship much stronger.[7]
Voice cast
[edit]- Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse, Count Mickula[8]
- Bill Farmer as Goofy, Franken-Goof,[9] Pluto, Werewolfy Pluto[10]
- Daniel Ross as Donald Duck, Mummy Donald[11]
- Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck, Daisy Doozy[12]
- Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie Mouse, Minnie the Wonderful Witch[13]
- Jim Cummings as Pete, Pete the Ghost[14]
- Frank Welker as Figaro,[15] Butch the Bulldog[16]
- Nika Futterman as Cuckoo-Loca, Spooky-Loca[17]
- April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow, Witch Master Clarabelle[18]
- Additional voices by Bill Farmer, Daniel Ross, and Frank Welker
Songs
[edit]- "How to Witch" – sung by Daisy Doozy, Minnie the Wonderful Witch & Witch Master Clarabelle[19]
- "The Fright Stuff" – sung by Pete the Ghost[20]
- "Spooky Side" – sung by Daisy Doozy & Minnie the Wonderful Witch[21]
- "Spooky Spirit" – sung by Count Mickula & the gang[22]
Release
[edit]Mickey's Tale of Two Witches premiered on October 7, 2021 on Disney Junior.[23][24] The television special was subsequently released on DisneyNow.[25] It was later made available to stream on Disney+ on October 8, 2021.[26][27]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Brett White of Decider featured Mickey's Tale of Two Witches in his list of the "Best Halloween Movies, TV Episodes and Specials To Stream on Disney+."[28] Larry Stansburry and Cameron Jenkins of Good Housekeeping also included the special in their "52 Best Disney Halloween Movies of All Time," describing it as a "film that's perfect for kids."[29] Casey Suglia and Sydni Ellis of Romper ranked it 39th in their "40 Of The Best Halloween Movies To Stream On Disney+" list, calling the Halloween special "cute," and wrote, "It features fun songs, magic spells, a mischevious [sic] ghost, and plenty of Halloween fun."[30]
Ratings
[edit]On its premiere airing on Disney Junior at 7:00 p.m., the special was watched by 0.35 million viewers.[31] The special was broadcast again the next day on Disney Channel at 9:30 a.m. and was watched by 0.30 million viewers.[32]
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Kidscreen Awards | Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie: Preschool | Bradley Bowlen, Mark Seidenberg, Rob LaDuca, Disney Television Animation | Nominated | [33][34] |
In other media
[edit]Books
[edit]- In July 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide released a book inspired by the television special titled Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches.[35][36]
References
[edit]- ^ Potter, Courtney (October 7, 2021). "Disney Junior Celebrates Halloween with Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". D23. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (August 18, 2021). "Disney Unveils Fall Premieres, More 'Spidey,' Overall Deal with Travis Braun & 'Pupstruction' Greenlight". Animation Magazine.
- ^ "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics". Bloomberg. August 19, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Disney Branded Television Announces All-New Kids Programming Content for Fall and Winter 2021 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour". Business Wire. August 18, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches (2021)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Furn, Daniel (September 29, 2021). "New on Disney Plus UK October 2021 – every new film and show released this month". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Johnson, Zach (August 18, 2021). "Every Major Announcement from Disney Branded Television at the TCA Summer Press Tour, from Under Wraps to Two Holiday Movies Starring Mickey Mouse". D23. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Voice Of Count Mickula (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Franken-Goof (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Werewolfy Pluto (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Mummy Donald (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Daisy Doozy (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Minnie the Wonderful Witch (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Pete the Ghost (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Figaro (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Butch (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Spooky-Loca (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Witch Master Clarabelle (Mickey's Tale of Two Witches) – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "How to Witch 🧹🧙♀️ | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 7, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Fright Stuff 👻 | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Spooky Side | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Spooky Spirit | Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Junior. October 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Brinlee, Morgan (October 6, 2021). "Get An Exclusive Look At A New Mickey Mouse Halloween Movie That's Just Spooky Enough". Romper. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Spooky Animated Treats Coming to Disney Channel and Disney Junior". Animation World Network. September 14, 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Watch Mickey's Tale of Two Witches TV Show | Disney Junior on DisneyNOW". DisneyNow. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Davis, Victoria (October 7, 2021). "Disney Embraces Themes of Family, Optimism and Love in 2 New Holiday Films". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Reif, Alex (2021-10-07). ""Mickey's Tale of Two Witches" Offers a Musical Hour of Halloween Fun for All Ages". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ White, Brett (October 14, 2021). "Best Halloween Movies, TV Episodes and Specials To Stream on Disney+". Decider. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Stansburry, Larry; Jenkins, Cameron (2023-07-27). "These Are the Best Disney Halloween Movies Ever". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Suglia, Casey; Ellis, Sydni (September 8, 2021). "40 Of The Most Spooktacular Halloween Movies To Watch On Disney+". Romper. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 8, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Thursday 10.7.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 11, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Friday 10.8.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ "Kidscreen Awards". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Sarto, Debbie Diamond (December 2, 2022). "Kidscreen Announces Shortlist for 2023 Kidscreen Awards". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches". Disney Publishing Worldwide. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Disney Junior Mickey: Mickey's Tale of Two Witches, Disney Books | 9781368095075 | Boeken | bol.com". Bol.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-08-15.
External links
[edit]- 2020s American television specials
- 2020s animated television specials
- 2021 television specials
- 2021 in American television
- Disney television specials
- Disney Jr. television specials
- Halloween television specials
- Mickey Mouse
- Television specials by Disney Television Animation
- Television shows about witchcraft
- 2021 animated films
- 2021 films
- American children's animated comedy films
- American children's animated adventure films
- American animated horror films
- Films about witchcraft
- American supernatural horror films