Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy

Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy is a 2012 American family adventure-comedy film with the descendants of a treasonous band of Civil War villains known as Copperheads serving as the antagonists. The film's primary artifact is a Petoskey stone, which is also the state stone of Michigan.[1][2][3]

Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure
Cover art for the 2012 film Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy
Official poster
Directed byHarold Cronk
Written byHarold Cronk
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPhilip Roy
Edited byDustin Soloman
Music byWill Musser
Production
company
Release dates
  • May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10) (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The film's protagonist, young Mickey Matson (Derek Brandon), discovers a map encoded upon a Petoskey stone left to him by his late Grandpa Jack (Christopher Lloyd). The adventure, taking Mickey Matson and Sully Braginton (Francesca DeRosa) from one clue to the next as they summon the courage to prevent the destruction of home and country. Plot development includes flashback scenes to the Lincoln presidential era and the Civil War.

Cast

Production

Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy was approved for a Michigan film industry incentive award.[5] Primarily filmed at 10 West Studios in Manistee, Michigan, location landmarks in Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy include the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee and White Pine Village in Ludington.[5]

Soundtrack

Composer Will Musser provided the score for Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy including three titled works.[6] Sara Niemietz, Edgar Struble, and Tom Stype wrote the song, "Never On My Own". Engineered, mixed and mastered by Luke Rangel, Sara Niemietz performed "Never On My Own" for the closing credits.

Soundtrack list: Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy
No.TitleWriter(s)PerformersLength
1."Patriots"Will MusserInstrumental 
2."Main Theme" (Opening credits?)Will MusserInstrumental 
3."Copperheads"Will MusserInstrumental 
4."Never On My Own" (Closing credits)Sara Niemietz,
Edgar Struble,
Tom Stype		Sara Niemietz 

Release

Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy held a red carpet premier on May 10, 2012 at the Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[7]

Home media retitle

For the DVD release on July 16, 2013, Walmart retailing personnel suggested changing the film name to The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure, advising that the term, "Treasure" would be more clearly understood by younger viewers than the term, "Conspiracy". It was also suggested, "The Adventures of..." be added to the title for higher visibility, keying on the word "Adventure" would categorize the film under "A" in digital listings. The film's writer and producer, Harold Cronk commented, "...We’re not arrogant enough to think we know more than the largest retailer on the planet Earth. We like to work with people. We think it’s going to be a great partnership.”[1][8]

Reception

The Dove Foundation gives Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy a four Dove rating, the film is "Dove Family-Approved, Suitable for all ages". ChristianCinimea.com movie reviewer, Edwin L. Carpenter writes: "This movie is a delightful journey into the imagination! When you have a story which has its roots in President Lincoln and the Civil War, a boy and a girl, bad guys, a quest for three elements which could cause great harm, and the wonderful Christopher Lloyd as Grandpa Jack, what's not to like?"[9]

References
  1. Movies News Desk (15 July 2013). "The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure Now Available on DVD". Movies. BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 16 July 2013. Mickey Matson is available for purchase exclusively at Walmart stores throughout the United States beginning July 16th
  2. "Mickey Matson And The Copperhead Conspiracy (2012)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 June 2014. Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
  3. "The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure". 10 West Studios. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  4. ""Rodeo Girl" Lassos Hearts in Family Friendly Film". Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  5. Begnoche, Michelle (13 September 2011). "Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy Approved for Film Incentives". Michigan Film Office. Retrieved 27 June 2012. As Michigan natives, the producers of this film have made highlighting the state a priority throughout this project, making it a great fit for Michigan on a number of levels...
  6. "Will Musser: Music". WillMusser.com. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  7. "Christopher Lloyd walks GR red carpet 'Mickey Matson and Copperhead Conspiracy' debuts". Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wood TV 8 - WoodTv.com. 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012. Thursday night's movie is sold out, but you can still catch the film at Celebration! North, South and Rivertown starting Friday.
  8. Begnoche, Steve (7 July 2013). "The why behind the change of names to "The Adventure of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure"". Ludington Daily News. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  9. Carpenter, Edwin L. "Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy". ChristianCinema.com. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
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