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T2 WHATS UP! November 27 - December 3, 2022 TV FEATURE BY DANA SIMPSON TV Media I t's the most wonderful time of the year, and ABC is cel- ebrating the season with a new slate of holiday pro- gramming beginning Sunday, Nov. 27, and continuing into De- cember. Including new family specials, animated content, re- turning reality series and a look back at one of the most popular — and recently criticized — holiday films of the past two de- cades, the alphabet network kicks it all off with the animated special "Mickey Saves Christ- mas." A comforting fixture for young and old alike no matter the season, Disney's most well- known rodent, Mickey, returns this winter with an all new spe- cial. Co-produced by Disney Television Animation and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, "Mick- ey Saves Christmas" is the first Disney Television Animation special to air on ABC in nearly a quarter-century (the last one being 1999's "Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You"). The special follows Mickey (voiced by Bret Iwan, "Mickey Mouse Funhouse") and Minnie (voiced by Kaitlyn Robrock, "Minnie's Bow-Toons") in stop- motion animation, as they and their best friends try to throw the perfect Christmas celebra- tion together at a snowy cabin. However, when an excited Pluto (voiced by Bill Farmer, "A Goofy Movie," 1995) accidentally causes Santa to lose all the pres- ents on his sleigh, Mickey, Min- nie and the crew must abandon their own relaxing plans for the adventure of a lifetime: travel to the North Pole and help save Christmas. Also featuring Donald Duck (voiced by Tony Anselmo, "Mickey's Once Upon a Christ- mas," 1999), Daisy Duck (voiced by Tress MacNielle, "The Simp- sons") and Goofy (also voiced by Farmer) as a major part of the festive fun, this new release makes TV history as the first Disney special to ever be creat- ed in stop-motion. (It is impor- tant to note, however, that Mick- ey and friends have appeared in the animated format once be- fore, three years earlier — al- though this was for two short Christmas episodes on Disney Junior.) The special will be simulcast across ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD and will also be available to stream on demand the follow- ing day (Nov. 28) via Disney+. Immediately following "Mickey Saves Christmas" on ABC is the 2017 special "Olaf's Frozen Adventure," and then another new holiday special: "The Wonderful World of Dis- ney: Magical Holiday Celebra- tion." Taped between Nov. 11 and 13 at Disney World's Magic King- dom Park in Orlando, Florida, this annual special marks its seventh iteration this season. Featuring all-new musical per- formances and unique lighting events, last year's event, while still enjoyable, contained many COVID-19 pandemic precau- tions as co-host Derek Hough ("Dancing With the Stars") test- ed positive for the virus prior to the event. As a result, he hosted from his home via video confer- Bentonville Acupuncture 5 x 5 continued on page T10 Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley in "Love Actually" Winter wonderland Did you know those images are available for purchase? IT'S EASY! Just go to nwaonline.com, click on "Photos" in the top menu bar and use the search to fi nd the photo you want. Then just click "Purchase" for sizing options. You can also have the image put on a coff ee mug, mouse pad, key tag, holiday ornament and more! Did you see a photo in our newspaper or on our website that you would love a copy of? Check it out!