Secret Magic Control Agency

 is an English-language Russian animated film about Hansel and Gretel, siblings from the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, as secret agents. The film released on March 18, 2021 in Russia by Sony Pictures Productions and Releasing. Netflix acquired global rights to the film and was released on March 25, 2021.

Summary
"Hansel and Gretel of fairy tale fame — now acting as secret agents — must use magic, clever thinking and teamwork on a mission to find a missing king."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Plot
Hansel and Gretel find themselves in incredible adventures in a magical forest where they meet many fairy tale characters.

In the kingdom, the King rules the state, sealed by the bonds of good will and protection from the Secret Magic Control Agency. The agency's lead spy is Gretel, who, along with other agents, faithfully monitor any illegal black magic. The headquarters of the Secret Agency of Magical Control is located in a magnificent mansion, which can only be accessed by parachutes. Every wand and potion is registered with the department, and if any black magician tries to outwit the Agency, Gretel will always be there to save and restore balance to society.

One day, the spaghetti monster outsmarted the guards at the royal dining table. The King's daily meal turns into a case of kidnapping as the monster grabs the King's table and levitates it outside the castle. The king calls for the guards, but the magic has done its work. They immediately turn to the Magic Agency for help. The agents search for the magic base that activated the black magic, but can't find it. However, they realize that this particular operation was carried out by the witch Elvira and her sabotage cupcakes and cookies sent from her flying gingerbread house.

Gretel is assigned to investigate the crime of the century – the mysterious disappearance of the King. An already difficult case is complicated by the fact that her brother Hansel becomes her partner – a well-known fraudster who casts a shadow on the impeccable reputation of the super agent. The secret agency knows that only with Gretel's knowledge and Hansel's ingenuity can they find the King. Together, they will penetrate the eerie secrets of the magical world, fight the forces of evil and challenge a powerful Witch.

Cast and Characters

 * Nicholas Corda as Hansel, brother of Gretel, a famous fraudster who pretends to be a wizard and arranges colorful shows for everyone
 * Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld as little Hansel, magically transformed at the Potion Room
 * Sylvana Joyce as Gretel, sister of Hansel, operational agent of the Secret Magic Control Agency
 * Courtney Shaw as little Gretel, magically transformed at the Potion Room who seeks advice at the Forest to reverse the potion effects
 * Alyson Rosenfeld as Mermaid Queen
 * Erica Schroeder as Elvira, the witch of the Gingerbread House, whose magical kitchen of cookies and cupcakes poses a threat to the kingdom
 * Marc Thompson as King/Circus Worker
 * Georgette Timoney as Agent Stepmother, the head of the Secret Magic Control Agency- regional, strict and reasonable
 * Johanna Elmina Moise as Agent Stepdaughter, an employee of the Secret Magic Control Agency - socially popular, a little excitable, considers herself a genius
 * Mike Pollock as Prime Minister
 * Mary O'Brady as Baba Yaga
 * Sefi Carmel as Cook Rosario
 * Aelita as Sara Rahman
 * Lauren Delgenio as Girl with baby
 * Tyler Bunch as cupcakes, Corgi, cookies

The voices in Spanish include Valeria Ponzanelli as young Hansel, Érika Ugalde as young Gretel, José Torres as Hansel, Marisol Romero as Gretel, Gloria Obregón as Agent Stepmother, Cynthia Alfonzo as Ilvira, and Pedro Aguillón as the King.

Concept
The German folklorists Brothers Grimm's collection of fairy tales compiled in Grimm's Fairy Tales (1812) has influenced world culture. For over two centuries, Hansel and Gretel has been adapted into feature films in many countries such as South Korea, Japan, Germany, and the United States.

Animation
Animation for the film was created by Wizart Animation. The animators were considerably influenced by works from prominent artists. The gingerbread house will be based on the work of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The animators were influenced by director Tim Burton's ability to transform horror elements to charming characters featured in such films as the stop-motion animated film Corpse Bride. The film is based on a new animation special effects system, the animation studio itself engineered. The system is based on the studio's own pipeline. The graphics technology will avail of new special effects and facial and skeleton setup which they intend to share with other independent studios in the future.

Music
The score for Secret Magic Control Agency is composed by Gabriel Hays. The composer noted writing music for the genres of spy and fantasy required more thought because the music would contrast with each other. Additionally this area of music is generally unexplored. Using the "fun, whimsy, and heart" classical characters Hansel and Gretel as a template, the music was able to meld the fantasy with the spy genre.

Theatrical and streaming
The release of the fairy tale animation movie Secret Magic Control Agency was confirmed by the press service of Sony Pictures on 27 January 2021. The press emphasized the audience will be able to comprehend a new look to the classic fairy tale of Brothers Grimm. The fantasy spy film will involve espionage conceptualized by the Department of Magical Security. The film will explain the effects of fraud and the concept of gentleman thief conceptualized by the character Hansel. The character Gretel is described as the leading spy for the Secret Magic Control Agency.

Secret Magic Control Agency released in Russia through Sony Pictures Productions and Releasing on 18 March 2021. Netflix acquired global rights to the film. The Netflix team promoted and localized the film for international distribution. On 25 March 2021, the movie released under the Netflix Original brand.

Secret Magic Control Agency trended seventh place in Behind the Voice Actors website in the third week of March.

See More

 * Secret Magic Control Agency at IMDb
 * Secret Magic Control Agency at Rotten Tomatoes
 * Secret Magic Control Agency at Doblaje Wiki (Spanish)
 * Secret Magic Control Agency at Doblaje Wiki (Spanish)