Although robin hood is often shown as an outlaw who chooses to rob from the rich to help the poor people, in this animated version, he is shown mainly attacking prince john. Disneys famous anthropomorphic versions of popular robin hood characters will return as cgi in a new robin hood remake set for disney. Get ready for swashbuckling adventure, unforgettable characters, memorable music, and lots of laughs in disneys robin hood. Disneys robin hood is my all time favorite disney animation movie and right up there with one of my favorite all time movies. They do so with more cartoony antics, but the principle is the same. It was the first feature which began production after walt disney s death, although some elements were taken from an earlier aborted production reynard the fox, see below which disney had been. Robin hood is personally one of my favorite disney movies of all time, its one of those animated films that gets over looked or over shadowed by other disney. Next on disney s list of animated movies to recreate in some combination of live action and photorealistic cgi is robin hood. Apr 10, 2020 disney is going back to sherwood forest. Robin hood isnt the first movie to be made a disney plus exclusive, but it is a sign of how disney is thinking about its films.
Not only did it put a unique spin on the iconic legend of the hero of sherwood forest, but it introduced fans everywhere to a group of memorable characters and songs. According to the hollywood reporter, blindspotting director carlos lopez estrada will direct the film. Apr 10, 2020 disney will probably go with an original take on the remake of robin hood, as opposed to making it exactly like the original. It is a quasicontemporary retelling of the robin hood legend, and follows his training by john to steal from the sheriff of nottingham. Disneys famous 1973 animated movie, robin hood, is being remade as a live action film for the brands streaming service, disney plus. Disney animator and director byron howard said this to be his favorite movie growing up and the inspiration for the 2016 oscarwinning film. Prince john is a male maneless lion, the younger brother of king richard, and the main antagonist of disney s 1973 animated feature film, robin hood.
The disney version follows the familiar story of robin hood, a thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor while trying. Robin hood is a 1973 american animated romantic musical comedy film produced by walt. Jul 24, 20 get ready for swashbuckling adventure, unforgettable characters, memorable music, and lots of laughs in disney s robin hood. Disneys adaptation of the robin hood folklore was released in 1973.
Although robin hood is often shown as an outlaw who chooses to rob from the rich to help the poor people, in this animated version, he is shown mainly attacking prince john and his agents, who have impoverished nottingham with high taxes. A liveaction adaptation of disney s 1973 retelling of robin hood is in development according to thr. Robin hood lieblingsfilmtrailer disney channel youtube. Carlos lopez estrada to direct robin hood remake for disney. One of the best parts about the 1973 version is the music by roger miller. It is the twentyfirst animated feature in the disney animated canon. Disney has set its sights on robin hood as the next movie to be remade. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of sherwood forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy prince john sir peter ustinov and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor. Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the titular protagonist of disneys 1973 animated feature film of the same name. Prince john is a male maneless lion, the younger brother of king richard, and the main antagonist of disneys 1973 animated feature film, robin hood. Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the titular protagonist of disney s 1973 animated feature film of the same name. When robin and his moorish companion come to england and the tyranny of the sheriff of nottingham, he decides to fight back as an outlaw. Heroic robin hood along with his trusted companion little john and.
Following the lion king, mulan, and aladdin, to name a few, disneys 1973 classic animated film robin hood is the latest movie to get a liveaction remake. Robin and little john steal from the rich and give to the poor. It was the first feature which began production after walt disneys death, although some elements. Robin hood and little john walkin through the forest laughin back and forth at what the other one has to say reminiscinthis and that and havinsuch a good time oo delally, oodelally golly, what a day never ever thinkinthere was danger in the water they were drinkin they just guzzled it down never dreamin. The story of robin hood was no exception and it was filmed on location in england, even though some shots look like matte prints. The story of robin hood and his merrie men wikipedia. Test your knowledge of the film with the questions below. After working their way through most of their modern animated classics, it was probably only a. Disney was not a miser when it came to his pet projects and rob roy was one of them. Peter pan the aristocats cars robin hood a bugs life the adventures of ichabod and mr. Trigger and the sheriff of nottingham from the disney robin hood movie. A bona fide disney classic, robin hood is a delightful and enchanting film that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Disney has targeted robin hood as the latest of its animated classics to get the remake treatment. It was written by lawrence edward watkin and directed by ken annakin.
Disney s animated classic tale of englands legendary hero. Like the many tales of robin hood that have come to fruition over the years, walt disneys always sticks to the basics. Toad dumbo the many adventures of winnie the pooh total 10 hrs 19 min. One of our favorites was disney s rob roy, the highland rogue actually filmed in scotland. An imaginative disney version of the robin hood legend. More comfortable with the action scenes than he is the character beats, bathurst leads this negativity bringing robin hood down as he struggles to get much out of his capable cast, with robin giving kingsman breakout star taron edgerton his worst bigscreen role yet, as the young performer struggles with making robin a charismatic hero and has. The story of robin hood and his merrie men 1952 imdb. He is very kind and gives money from robin hood to the people of nottingham and wishes nothing but the best for the people. Disneys animated classic robin hood is one of our alltime favorites. The 1973 version of robin hood is going to be one of disneys next remakes with a musical twist. The 1973 version of robin hood is going to be one of disney s next remakes with a musical twist. One of our favorites was disneys rob roy, the highland rogue actually filmed in scotland.
Trying to pinpoint why i loved robin hood so much as a child is a difficult task. Wild animals portray the other folkloric characters, making the story even more engaging for young children. Robin hood which was released in 1976 and has remained beloved by disney fans throughout the decades is a goofy, musical take on the classic tale of the notorious robber of sherwood forest, who. Disney is developing a liveaction reboot of robin hood, its 1973 animated classic that reimagined the legends cast of characters as animals. Disney is remaking its classic 1973 robin hood film as a. The studio is adding the 1973 robin hood to its long list of liveaction remakes, ew has confirmed. The new version of the movie will be a musical and use a liveactioncgi hybrid visual style to create a. I can practically recite every word from robin hood and little john walking through the forest to theres the church bells someones gettn hitched. Walt disneys meisterwerk robin hood ist spannend bis zur letzten sekunde. Apr 10, 2020 following the lion king, mulan, and aladdin, to name a few, disneys 1973 classic animated film robin hood is the latest movie to get a liveaction remake. Disney announces liveaction robin hood, ignoring the.
Disney s robin hood takes the famous tale of nottingham outlaw robin hood and imagines it taking place in the animal kingdom, but with animals who wear clothes and live in a humanstyle town, who. Apr, 2020 disney s famous 1973 animated movie, robin hood, is being remade as a live action film for the brands streaming service, disney plus. Robin hood 1973 original motion picture soundtrack. Produced and directed by wolfgang reitherman, it is the 21st disney animated feature film. The story of englands legendary hero is retold in disney s animated classic. Disneys animated robin hood movie is being remade as a. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Carlos lopez estrada, perhaps best known for directing the 2018 crime movie blindspotting, is. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Disneys robin hood takes the famous tale of nottingham outlaw robin hood and imagines it taking place in the animal kingdom, but with animals who wear clothes and live in a humanstyle town, who. Robin hood is a 1973 animated film produced by walt disney productions, first released in the united states on november 8, 1973. Blindspotting director carlos lopez estrada is on board to helm the movie. Disney is remaking its classic 1973 robin hood film as a cgi. Walt disneys animated robin hood recounts the story of the famous outlaw and little john, here depicted as a fox and a bear.
Disneys animated classic tale of englands legendary hero. The story of robin hood and his merrie men is a 1952 action adventure film produced by walt disney productions and rko radio pictures based on the robin hood legend, made in technicolor and filmed in buckinghamshire, england. With kevin costner, morgan freeman, mary elizabeth mastrantonio, christian slater. A long time ago, in a faraway land, legend tells an extraordinary tale of courage and friendship get ready for swashbuckling adventure, unforgettable characters, memorable music, and lots of laughs in disneys robin hood. The new version will keep the films animal theme, but will. Little is known of prince johns past, other than the fact that he is the younger brother of king richard. Disney is in early development on a remake of its 1973 animated musical comedy robin hood for disney plus.
Liveaction robin hood remake in development at disney cbr. The latest animated classic to get the liveaction treatment is going to be the beloved robin hood according to heat vision, which says that disney will develop that project as its next live. The streamer is in early development on a remake of the 1973 animated film, our sister site variety reports. Robin hood is a 1973 american animated romantic musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions and released by buena vista distribution. Disneys robin hood liveaction remake in development from. All rights reserved by disney and partners robin hood 1973 music by roger miller lyrics by roger miller sung by roger miller.
The remake will be a combination of cgi and liveaction storytelling. Granted i know this film can come off as a little corny, but seriously give this movie a chance, its one of disneys buried treasures. Robin hood remake from disney reportedly on the way ign. Disney has targeted robin hood as the latest of its animated classics. Apr 10, 2020 the latest animated classic to get the liveaction treatment is going to be the beloved robin hood according to heat vision, which says that disney will develop that project as its next live. Friar tuck is a kindhearted priest and a good friend of robin hood and little john. Apr 11, 2020 robin hood which was released in 1976 and has remained beloved by disney fans throughout the decades is a goofy, musical take on the classic tale of the notorious robber of sherwood forest. Friar tuck is a major character in disneys 1973 animated feature film, robin hood.
Carlos lopez estrada to direct robin hood remake for. Robin hood peter pan i and ii walt disney 3 movie bundling bluray. Disney will probably go with an original take on the remake of robin hood, as opposed to making it exactly like the original. Walt disney s animated robin hood recounts the story of the famous outlaw and little john, here depicted as a fox and a bear. Robin hood is a 2018 american actionadventure film directed by otto bathurst and written by ben chandler and david james kelly, from a story by chandler. Aug 14, 2011 trigger and the sheriff of nottingham from the disney robin hood movie. Disneys robin hood is getting a liveaction remake on.