My Little Pony: Rescue at Midnight Castle
Chronology |
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Rescue at Midnight Castle | |
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My Little Pony film | |
Credits | |
Director | |
Writer | George Arthur Bloom |
Producer | |
Editor | Robert T. Gillis |
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My Little Pony: Rescue at Midnight Castle is the pilot to My Little Pony and among the earliest pieces of media in the overall franchise. The film stars an unlikely hero named Megan Williams as she's transported to the world of ponies to save their land from the evil forces of Tirac. Later, special was re-aired and slightly cut down into a two-part finale for the first season of My Little Pony 'n Friends.
Story
Appearances
Credits
- Sandy Duncan as Firefly, Medley and Applejack
- Tony Randall as The Moochick
- Charlie Adler as Spike
- Tammy Amerson as Megan
- Laura Dean as Twilight, Bow Tie and Cotton Candy
- Victor Caroli as Tirac
- Lani Groves as Wavedancer
- Lynne Lipton as Ember
- Ullanda McCullough as Seawinkle
- Gerrianne Raphael as Sealight
- Ron Taylor as Scorpan (gargoyle & prince)
- Fran Brill, Carol Goodheart and Yolanda Brica Lee Lewis as unknown parts
Behind the scenes
Production for Rescue at Midnight Castle began either in late 1983 or early 1984, given how many first-draft storyboards are signed 3 January 1984, with the second draft being revised by the 9th. Both drafts were copyrighted 1983.
An abridged version of the plot was written down in a press-kit guide sent to syndicators, dated to 26 March 1984, which was accompanied by information used to sell the pilot to networks. The press-kit emphasized the roles of Tony Randall and Sandy Duncan as being crucial to the shorts success. Another press kit depicted artwork of a winged Spike flying while being ridden by Danny Williams.
Merchandising
Home video and streaming
References
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