Twitches (film series)
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Twitches are two direct-to-video
television films produced by Broomsticks Productions Limited and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. It is directed by Stuart Gillard
, written by Dan Berendsen, created by Carla Singer and Kevin Lafferty, music by John Van Tongeren
, adapted from the novel series of the same name by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld; and stars Tia Mowry
and Tamera Mowry
. Television premieres are part of Disney Channel's Hauntober Fest. The first film was released as a Disney Channel Original Movie, and after its immediate success it was followed by a television sequel
.
The first Twitches was released on October 14, 2005 a year after 2004's Halloweentown High
, in the same year as Now You See It...
, and started a new format for Disney television in October that was named "Hauntober Fest". The television premiere received 5.0 million viewers on its premiere night. Its theme song is "Rush
" by Alyson Michalka
with her sister Amanda
.
Magical twins, Alex Fielding (Tia Mowry
) and Cam Barnes (Tamera Mowry
), are separated at birth by their protectors, Karsh (Pat Kelly
) and Ileana (Jennifer Robertson
), when the Darkness attacks their homeland of Coventry and kills the twins' father through a war that was going on. They survived because their father, Aron (David Ingram
) gave all of his magic to the twins and whenever they are together they are safe; their combined power is enough to fend off the Darkness. For their protection, Karsh and Ileana flee Coventry and hide the twins safely in a non-magical dimension (Earth
) in a place called Waverly. Camryn grows up in a high-class family and becomes a social butterfly. She wears a sun amulet, and always awakes with the sunrise. She likes to draw, and unknowingly draws extremely realistic pictures of Coventry and her birth mother, Miranda. Alex grew up in a middle-class home with a single mother (who died recently). She wears a moon amulet and is always up until the moon sets. She is a bookworm and is always writing stories about Coventry and their mother, unaware they are true.
On her 21st birthday, Halloween, Camryn and her friend, Beth (Jackie Rosenbaum), go shopping, while Alex goes looking for a job. At a fashion store, the two sisters meet for the first time. Alex goes running from the store, and Camryn goes after her. When she takes her hand in hers, their magic is released. They bond as sisters, trying to understand what's happened to them, and get to know about each others' lifestyles. This is when they meet Karsh and Ileana, who tell the story of Coventry, which Alex has been writing in her journal, thinking it was only a story she created. Alex doesn't want to take any part in restoring Coventry's light, and leaves with Camryn. Camryn manages to convince Alex to stay and the two bond and manage to cast a few spells (most which cause something bad to happen Karsh). They come up with the name Twitches, a fusion of the words twins and witches.
While at Alex's apartment, the Darkness arrives suddenly and chases them throughout the home. The sisters use their magic and barely escape. Camryn is now freaked out, and doesn't want to have any part of their destiny. She leaves for her birthday party on Earth. Alex feels as though she was abandoned, and goes to Coventry on her own. She meets Miranda (Kristen Wilson), her mother and Thantos (Patrick Fabian
), her uncle.
While at Camryn's party, the Darkness once again attacks. She realizes who the Darkness is (Thantos), and goes to her sister and mother. She makes it there just as Thantos arrives. Then it is revealed that Thantos is really the Darkness and swallows Miranda. He killed the girls' father, his own brother. Alex and Camryn combine their magic of light and love to destroy Thantos. They restore Coventry's light, and return to Camryn's home, along with Miranda to have cake. The movie ends with the sisters cheering, "Go Twitches, go Twitches, it's our birthday, it's our birthday!"
The sequel, Twitches Too, began production in late April 2007 and was released on October 12, 2007, a year after 2006's Return to Halloweentown
, as part of Disney television's Halloween month in October. The Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place
, premiered on the same day, to ensure that the future Twitches franchise will not be alone in future Halloween months. The first trailer was released during the premiere of the DCOM High School Musical 2 because it is in their age group. Other Halloween promos occurred during the premieres of Cartoon Network's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (Twitches competition) and Nickelodeon's iCarly
(Wizards competition) in September 2007. The television premiere brought in 7.0 million viewers. Its theme song is "So Bring It On" by The Cheetah Girls
.
The movie starts out with Miranda (Kristen Wilson) in a room at Coventry. When she emerges, she is followed by a shadow. She waves her hand and a wall appears, concealing the door. In the Earth dimension, Camryn (Tamera Mowry
) makes a mess when she tries to magically put dishes into a dishwasher. Alex (Tia Mowry
) is living with them because she is going to Waverly University. Karsh (Pat Kelly
) and Ileana (Leslie Seiler) show up and announce they are getting married and that Miranda wants to see them. Alex doesn't go because she doesn't want to miss class so Camryn goes where she meets a handsome man named Demitri (Chris Gallinger). She believes him to be a prince, but it turns out that he's not; he's a powerless kitchen servant. At school, Alex meets Marcus (Nathan Stephenson
), who is Camryn's ex boyfriend. He mistakes her for Camryn until Beth (Jackie Rosenbaum) informs him otherwise.
Both Alex and Camryn have been receiving signs that their father is alive in the Shadowlands. Miranda believes that Thantos (Patrick Fabian
) is becoming powerful again and wants the girls to use a vanquishing spell during an eclipse, when their powers will be at their strongest. If they perform the spell, everything in the Shadowlands will be destroyed, including Thantos...and Aron (Kevin Jubinville
). Alex doesn't want to do it and mistakenly brings back Thantos. He goes off to destroy Aron's Shadow. Camryn and Alex follow, and when Thantos takes Aron back to Coventry, everyone is locked out. Demitri helps them get into the castle. When asked how, he reveals that Miranda gave him his powers back. Together as one, Camryn, Alex, and Miranda bring Aron back and Aron defeats Thantos.
The movie ends with Karsh and Ileana's wedding. Everyone is there. David (Arnold Pinnock) and Emily (Karen Holness), their housekeeper, even Beth and Marcus. Camryn and Demitri share a loving look. Then she waves to Beth while Marcus and Alex wink at each other. Marcus whispers to Beth..."I can't believe you're not more freaked out about this." Beth replies, "What's there to be freaked out about?" She looks around Coventry. "I'm just jealous she's got this much room in the back of her closet." Karsh and Ileana then exchange rings and Aron and Miranda pronounce them husband and wife. They kiss and have the reception.
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
television films produced by Broomsticks Productions Limited and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. It is directed by Stuart Gillard
Stuart Gillard
Stuart Gillard is a Canadian film and television director. He is most notably known for directing RocketMan in 1997.He also wrote and directed the romance film Paradise in 1982....
, written by Dan Berendsen, created by Carla Singer and Kevin Lafferty, music by John Van Tongeren
John Van Tongeren
John Van Tongeren is a music composer, mainly for films and television series.- Biography :Van Tongeren began his career as one of the original members of Media Ventures . During his time at Media Ventures Van Tongeren worked on films such as Thelma and Louise, True Romance and Drop Zone with Hans...
, adapted from the novel series of the same name by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld; and stars Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry
Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
and Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
. Television premieres are part of Disney Channel's Hauntober Fest. The first film was released as a Disney Channel Original Movie, and after its immediate success it was followed by a television sequel
Twitches Too
Twitches Too is a 2007 Disney Channel Original Movie. It is the sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie Twitches, released in 2005. The film began production in late April 2007 and was released on October 12. It aired during Disney Channel's Halloween Month. The Disney Channel Original Series,...
.
Twitches (2005)
Halloweentown High
Halloweentown High is a 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie released in October 2004 for the holiday of Halloween. This is the third in the Halloweentown series. It is also the last Halloweentown film to feature Kimberly J...
, in the same year as Now You See It...
Now You See It...
Now You See It... is a 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie. The film is told in Allyson's point of view, similar to a documentary.-Plot:...
, and started a new format for Disney television in October that was named "Hauntober Fest". The television premiere received 5.0 million viewers on its premiere night. Its theme song is "Rush
Rush (Aly & AJ song)
"Rush" is pop song recorded by American pop rock duo Aly & AJ for their debut album Into the Rush. The track was released as their first official single nationwide by their label Hollywood Records...
" by Alyson Michalka
Alyson Michalka
Alyson Renae "Aly" Michalka , often credited as Aly, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. Michalka gained fame for playing the role of Marti Perkins in the CW television drama Hellcats...
with her sister Amanda
Amanda Michalka
Amanda Joy "AJ" Michalka , often credited as AJ, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. She used to be a model prior to becoming an actress, and was best known as one-half of the duo 78violet with her sister, Alyson Michalka. AJ recently recorded the theme song for the film...
.
Magical twins, Alex Fielding (Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry
Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
) and Cam Barnes (Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
), are separated at birth by their protectors, Karsh (Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly may refer to:*Pat Kelly , Australian rules footballer*Pat Kelly , reggae singer*Pat Kelly , American right fielder in Major League Baseball...
) and Ileana (Jennifer Robertson
Jennifer Robertson
Jennifer Robertson is an actress/writer who started her acting career in Canada, appearing on a number of Canadian television shows and films. In 2004 she was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Awards for her writing.-Career:...
), when the Darkness attacks their homeland of Coventry and kills the twins' father through a war that was going on. They survived because their father, Aron (David Ingram
David Ingram
David Ingram was a Hollywood, California based studio session musician, songwriter and arranger. As a keyboard player, Ingram was a member of the Marin County based group AnExchange, who toured Europe with The Platters and The Coasters, backed up Carlo Thomas, worked with record producer Bob...
) gave all of his magic to the twins and whenever they are together they are safe; their combined power is enough to fend off the Darkness. For their protection, Karsh and Ileana flee Coventry and hide the twins safely in a non-magical dimension (Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
) in a place called Waverly. Camryn grows up in a high-class family and becomes a social butterfly. She wears a sun amulet, and always awakes with the sunrise. She likes to draw, and unknowingly draws extremely realistic pictures of Coventry and her birth mother, Miranda. Alex grew up in a middle-class home with a single mother (who died recently). She wears a moon amulet and is always up until the moon sets. She is a bookworm and is always writing stories about Coventry and their mother, unaware they are true.
On her 21st birthday, Halloween, Camryn and her friend, Beth (Jackie Rosenbaum), go shopping, while Alex goes looking for a job. At a fashion store, the two sisters meet for the first time. Alex goes running from the store, and Camryn goes after her. When she takes her hand in hers, their magic is released. They bond as sisters, trying to understand what's happened to them, and get to know about each others' lifestyles. This is when they meet Karsh and Ileana, who tell the story of Coventry, which Alex has been writing in her journal, thinking it was only a story she created. Alex doesn't want to take any part in restoring Coventry's light, and leaves with Camryn. Camryn manages to convince Alex to stay and the two bond and manage to cast a few spells (most which cause something bad to happen Karsh). They come up with the name Twitches, a fusion of the words twins and witches.
While at Alex's apartment, the Darkness arrives suddenly and chases them throughout the home. The sisters use their magic and barely escape. Camryn is now freaked out, and doesn't want to have any part of their destiny. She leaves for her birthday party on Earth. Alex feels as though she was abandoned, and goes to Coventry on her own. She meets Miranda (Kristen Wilson), her mother and Thantos (Patrick Fabian
Patrick Fabian
Patrick Fabian is an American actor. He has played numerous roles in TV shows , and after twenty years of acting achieved a breakthrough of sorts in the 2010 movie The Last Exorcism.-Life:...
), her uncle.
While at Camryn's party, the Darkness once again attacks. She realizes who the Darkness is (Thantos), and goes to her sister and mother. She makes it there just as Thantos arrives. Then it is revealed that Thantos is really the Darkness and swallows Miranda. He killed the girls' father, his own brother. Alex and Camryn combine their magic of light and love to destroy Thantos. They restore Coventry's light, and return to Camryn's home, along with Miranda to have cake. The movie ends with the sisters cheering, "Go Twitches, go Twitches, it's our birthday, it's our birthday!"
Twitches 2 (2007)
Return to Halloweentown
Return to Halloweentown is a Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered on October 20, 2006. It is the fourth and final film in the Halloweentown series. In this sequel, Marnie Piper and her brother, Dylan Piper , go to Witch University to attend college in Halloweentown...
, as part of Disney television's Halloween month in October. The Disney Channel Original Series, Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place is a Disney Channel Original Series that premiered on October 12, 2007. It won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009...
, premiered on the same day, to ensure that the future Twitches franchise will not be alone in future Halloween months. The first trailer was released during the premiere of the DCOM High School Musical 2 because it is in their age group. Other Halloween promos occurred during the premieres of Cartoon Network's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (Twitches competition) and Nickelodeon's iCarly
ICarly
iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan...
(Wizards competition) in September 2007. The television premiere brought in 7.0 million viewers. Its theme song is "So Bring It On" by The Cheetah Girls
The Cheetah Girls (film series)
The Cheetah Girls is a musical comedy film series produced by Debra Martin Chase. Actresses like Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan, Kiely Williams and Lynn Whitfield are featured in the films...
.
The movie starts out with Miranda (Kristen Wilson) in a room at Coventry. When she emerges, she is followed by a shadow. She waves her hand and a wall appears, concealing the door. In the Earth dimension, Camryn (Tamera Mowry
Tamera Mowry
Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
) makes a mess when she tries to magically put dishes into a dishwasher. Alex (Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry
Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
) is living with them because she is going to Waverly University. Karsh (Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly may refer to:*Pat Kelly , Australian rules footballer*Pat Kelly , reggae singer*Pat Kelly , American right fielder in Major League Baseball...
) and Ileana (Leslie Seiler) show up and announce they are getting married and that Miranda wants to see them. Alex doesn't go because she doesn't want to miss class so Camryn goes where she meets a handsome man named Demitri (Chris Gallinger). She believes him to be a prince, but it turns out that he's not; he's a powerless kitchen servant. At school, Alex meets Marcus (Nathan Stephenson
Nathan Stephenson
Nathan Stephenson is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his starring roles in Radio Free Roscoe as Robbie and in System Crash as James . He has also guest starred on Naturally, Sadie, Dark Oracle and in the TV film Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life. As of 2008 he has a recurring role in...
), who is Camryn's ex boyfriend. He mistakes her for Camryn until Beth (Jackie Rosenbaum) informs him otherwise.
Both Alex and Camryn have been receiving signs that their father is alive in the Shadowlands. Miranda believes that Thantos (Patrick Fabian
Patrick Fabian
Patrick Fabian is an American actor. He has played numerous roles in TV shows , and after twenty years of acting achieved a breakthrough of sorts in the 2010 movie The Last Exorcism.-Life:...
) is becoming powerful again and wants the girls to use a vanquishing spell during an eclipse, when their powers will be at their strongest. If they perform the spell, everything in the Shadowlands will be destroyed, including Thantos...and Aron (Kevin Jubinville
Kevin Jubinville
Kevin Jubinville is a Canadian actor, best known for playing The Shep in Degrassi: The Next Generation and Bob Venton in Rabbit Fall.- Filmography :- External links :...
). Alex doesn't want to do it and mistakenly brings back Thantos. He goes off to destroy Aron's Shadow. Camryn and Alex follow, and when Thantos takes Aron back to Coventry, everyone is locked out. Demitri helps them get into the castle. When asked how, he reveals that Miranda gave him his powers back. Together as one, Camryn, Alex, and Miranda bring Aron back and Aron defeats Thantos.
The movie ends with Karsh and Ileana's wedding. Everyone is there. David (Arnold Pinnock) and Emily (Karen Holness), their housekeeper, even Beth and Marcus. Camryn and Demitri share a loving look. Then she waves to Beth while Marcus and Alex wink at each other. Marcus whispers to Beth..."I can't believe you're not more freaked out about this." Beth replies, "What's there to be freaked out about?" She looks around Coventry. "I'm just jealous she's got this much room in the back of her closet." Karsh and Ileana then exchange rings and Aron and Miranda pronounce them husband and wife. They kiss and have the reception.
Cast members
| Character | Film | |
|---|---|---|
| Twitches | Twitches 2 | |
| Alex Fielding | Tia Mowry Tia Mowry Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tia Landry on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister... |
|
| Camryn Barnes | Tamera Mowry Tamera Mowry Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister... |
|
| Karsh | Pat Kelly Pat Kelly Pat Kelly may refer to:*Pat Kelly , Australian rules footballer*Pat Kelly , reggae singer*Pat Kelly , American right fielder in Major League Baseball... |
|
| Illeana | Jennifer Robertson Jennifer Robertson Jennifer Robertson is an actress/writer who started her acting career in Canada, appearing on a number of Canadian television shows and films. In 2004 she was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Awards for her writing.-Career:... |
Leslie Seiler |
| Aron | David Ingram David Ingram David Ingram was a Hollywood, California based studio session musician, songwriter and arranger. As a keyboard player, Ingram was a member of the Marin County based group AnExchange, who toured Europe with The Platters and The Coasters, backed up Carlo Thomas, worked with record producer Bob... |
Kevin Jubinville Kevin Jubinville Kevin Jubinville is a Canadian actor, best known for playing The Shep in Degrassi: The Next Generation and Bob Venton in Rabbit Fall.- Filmography :- External links :... |
| Thantos | Patrick Fabian Patrick Fabian Patrick Fabian is an American actor. He has played numerous roles in TV shows , and after twenty years of acting achieved a breakthrough of sorts in the 2010 movie The Last Exorcism.-Life:... |
|
| Miranda | Kristen Wilson | |
| Beth Fish | Jackie Rosenbaum | |
| David Barnes | Arnold Pinnock | |
| Emily Barnes | Karen Holness | |
| Demitri | Chris Gallinger | |
| Lucinda | Jessica Greco | |
| Marcus Warburton | Nathan Stephenson Nathan Stephenson Nathan Stephenson is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his starring roles in Radio Free Roscoe as Robbie and in System Crash as James . He has also guest starred on Naturally, Sadie, Dark Oracle and in the TV film Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life. As of 2008 he has a recurring role in... |
|
| Nicole | Jessica Feliz | |
| Housekeeper | Kathryn Haggis | |
| Loud Man | Albert Howell Albert Howell Albert Howell is a Canadian improv comedian and poet. He has appeared in several films and television shows, and has received recognition for his screenwriting as well as for his improv work.-Improv comedy:... |
|
| Salesgirl | Natalie Krill Natalie Krill Natalie Krill is a Canadian actress. She appeared in the hockey drama MVP. She has also studied ballet, tap and jazz and was a member of the J-Cru dance team for the Toronto Blue Jays and Phantasy Girls dance team for the Toronto Phantoms... |
|
| Felix | David Ndaba | |
| Talking Statue #1 | Anna Hardwick | |
| Talking Statue #2 | Donna Croce | |
| Mrs. Karsh | Chico the Donkey | |
| Mrs. Norseng | Jayne Eastwood Jayne Eastwood Jayne Eastwood , also credited as Jane Easton or Jane Eastwood, is a Canadian actress most famous for appearing in the 2002 film Chicago. She was one of the original cast members of the Toronto branch of The Second City, and was a semi-regular on SCTV... |
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| Additional Voices | Laura Summer Laura Summer - Anime Roles :* Digimon Adventure/Digimon Adventure 02 - Patamon* Flint the Time Detective - Princess Hightower* Mirmo! - Ponta* Hello Kitty - Mimi- Non-Anime roles :* The Real Ghostbusters - Janine Melnitz... |
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