Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. It is an adaptation of robert louis stevensons famous 1883 novel of the same name. Walt disney feature animation adapted the 1883 robert louis stevenson classic novel treasure island in treasure planet 2002, another attempt by walt disney pictures to broaden its viewing audience. The admiral benbow inn, bristol, the hispaniola, and treasure island. Livesey is a minor narrator in chapters 1618 black dog billy bones old shipmate. When the legends of treasure island got its solo video release in the uk from pickwick video, it had 3 episodes. Pew a blind, old pirate, pew gives bones the black spot and leads an assault on the admiral benbow in hopes of recovering the map. Treasure island was first broadcast as an nbc special treat special on april 29, 1980, with half of the films runtime cut. Feature films episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by captain flint, squire trelawney, dr. Young jim hawkins is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for lovable rogue long john silver in their struggle to recover a buried pirate treasure. I have a column about tezukas 1965 treasure island with all the characters as animals coming up in about a month. The movie was first released on vhs on september 30, 1997, as part of the warner bros. The adventure begins 1994, a tv movie special promoting the treasure island hotel and casino.
When young jim hawkins finds a map to pirates gold he starts on an adventure that takes him from his english village to a desert island with the murderous black dog, halfmad ben gunn, and of course long john silver. Walt disney poster of captain amelia, jim hawkins, long john silver, b. This cartoon, unlike most other treasure island cartoons and movies, featured the main characters as anthropomorphic animals. On the planet montressor, a young jim hawkins is enchanted by stories of the legendary pirate captain nathaniel flint and his ability. Burbank films australia was a sydney animation studio that specialized in producing features of public domain literary classics designed to be saleable as onehour minus. Nimbuskidsmovies moviespoof of 1996 disneyjim henson film muppet treasure island cast. Long john silvercaptain hook peter pan, jim hawkinsmatt my big big friend, kermit the frog as captain smolletbongo my big big friend, miss piggy as benjimina gunnmatilda ovide and the gang, the great gonzocount duckula, rizzo the ratbasil of baker street the great mouse detective, animal. Of the story tellings i ave seen, it is the 1990 version i likes the best. It is about pirates and a treasure hunt on a tropical isle. The story if you dont know it by now is of young jim hawkins, as played by bobby driscoll, gets a hold of a map of treasure island where all the gold and riches of a famous pirate was buried. A compilation film composed of footage from the british television series the. I had already watched multiple versions of treasure island like long john silver 1954, treasure planet, treasure island 1950 and black sails the events before treasure island.
The film wants to be a pirate movie dressed in star wars garb, but the pants are too short. In the original script, the films prologue started with an adult jim hawkins as the narrator, but the. Treasure planet liveaction jim hawkins by b i m aheres my take on re visualizing disneys animated film treasure planet into a liveaction movie concept with. Doraemon the movie nobitas treasure island full movie. Directed by byron haskin, it stars bobby driscoll as jim hawkins and robert newton as long john silver. Treasure island is a 1934 film directed by victor fleming and starring wallace beery, jackie cooper, lionel barrymore, lewis stone, and nigel bruce. An animated retelling of robert louis stevensons classic novel, featured the main. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. He has a background role, but is seen hugging angel marie when the pirates discover flints treasure.
David livesey local physician and district magistrate. In the wishbone epi sode sal ty dog, wishbone explores the story in a childrens adapted v ersion. His ability to go unnoticed is pivotal in the arranging of a happy outcome. The main protagonist, he is cunning for his age, and determined to reach the treasure as his father asked him ben gunn. With ross higgins, todd boyce, margaret christensen, wallas eaton. There were several things that made treasure planet an innovative animated feature, but also a very risky. Each of these movies depict the dangers and delights of traveling among the stars with lovable characters, fascinating plots, and gorgeous backgrounds. Livesey, captain smollett, long john silver, ben gunn, pew, israel hands, tom redruth. Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free.
Treasure planet 2002 the other obscure disney movie that wasnt even really that long ago, treasure planet was another scifi film, but this time, adapting treasure island by robert louis. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and pirate captain long john silver. Authentic locales, rich color photography, and musketroaring. In this science fiction rendering of the classic novel treasure island, jim hawkins joseph gordonlevitt is a rebellious teen seen. In depth information about treasure island, produced by filmation associates. The adventure begins 1994, a tv movie special promoting the trea sure island hotel and casino. Take a break from the more serious adult liveaction space films and enjoy some of the best animated. Treasure planet 2002 science fiction take on treasure island. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with alien worlds and other galactic wonders. Treasure planet liveaction jim hawkins by b i m aheres my take on revisualizing disneys animated film treasure planet into a liveaction movie concept with. With charlton heston, christian bale, oliver reed, christopher lee.
In the wishbone episode salty dog, wishbone explores the story in a childrens adapted version. He was a contributor to the animated movie guide 2005, and is author of watching anime, reading manga 2004, stone bridge press, a collection of his best essays, and funny animals and more 2014, theme park press, based upon his early columns here on cartoon research. Jim hawkins races to beat long john silver to the riches awaiting on treasure island. Treasure planet is the 43rd fulllength animated feature film in the disney. He was a contributor to the animated movie guide 2005, and is author of watching anime, reading. Learning outcomes when you get done with this lesson on treasure island, take measure of. And set a course for the grandest pirate yarn ever to shiver your timbers in this thrillingly animated, songandlaughter filled version of robert louis stevensons swashbucklinng adventure classic.
Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevensons 1883 novel. The legends of treasure island 19931995, an animated series loosely based on the novel, with the characters as animals. In 20, the 1987 movie compilation was dubbed in english by bang zoom. A seaman named bill bones stays at jim hawkinss fathers inn. Walt disneys first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Film critic walt disneys treasure planet has zest and humor and some lovable supporting characters, but do we really need this zappedup version of the robert louis stevenson classic. Jim hawkins treasure planet john silver captain amelia dr. Treasure island is a 1972 animated feature film produced by filmation and released by warner bros.
Squire john trelawneya tall, travelworn companion of liveseys, he unwittingly recruits pirates to man the ship that takes him, livesey and jim to treasure island. Disney movies, disney characters, jim hawkins treasure planet, atlantis. Filmmakers made silver a cyborg as a way to modernize the character. A gallery of animated versions of muppet characters. Treasure island is a classic soviet twopart comedic animated adaptation of an eponymous book by robert louis stevenson, directed by david cherkasskiy and starring valery chiglyayev as captain flintthe narrator, valery bessarab as jim hawkins, armen dzhigarkhanyan as john silver, viktor andriyenko as captain smollett and billy bones, evgeny paperny as dr. Determined to follow the plan after eloquently declaring to the group of jaian, suneo, and. Similarities and differences between the treasure island. Treasure planet is a 2002 american animated science fiction action adventure film produced by walt disney feature animation and released by walt disney pictures on november 27, 2002. Apr 27, 2014 there have been many other treasure island very loose adaptations in animated tv series, such as an episode of the 19831991 alvin and the chipmunks tv series in which dave reads the novel to the three chipmunks. Treasure island simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jan 18, 20 treasure planet may be set in space with goofy animallike creatures, but it is surprisingly faithful to treasure island. Jim hawkins discovers a treasure map and travels on a sailing ship to a remote island, but pirates led by long john silver threaten to take away the honest. Aug 07, 2012 twill make a fyne gift, that treasure island, to be shore. A map from a dead mans chest, a sinister onelegged seafarer and a parrot. Mar 31, 2020 treasure planet 2002 the other obscure disney movie that wasnt even really that long ago, treasure planet was another scifi film, but this time, adapting treasure island by robert louis.
Treasure planet is a 2002 american animated science fiction action adventure film produced by. For the best experience please update your browser. He is years old at the beginning of the book and works at. The key settings of treasure island dont truly belong to any. Jim hawkins twelve or thirteenyearold boy, an innkeepers son. Livesey and jim hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a caribbean island. Although it was a uk show, the entire series was not made available on video there. Treasure island 1977 a bbc series that includes patrick troughton as israel hands and david collings silver from sapphire and steel as blind pew.
Treasure island is a 1973 animated feature film directed by hal sutherland, produced by filmation, and released by warner bros. A secret map inspires a thrilling treasure hunt across the universe as young jim hawkins. A directory for characters appearing in the films of the disney animated features canon lineup. Treasure island is a novel by robert louis stevenson in which jim hawkins embarks on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. Treasure island is supposed to be set in the 18th century, but we dont see any signs of this historical disjunction from the time it was written, except maybe that pirates seem marginally more believable in ye olde days than in the staid, boring 19th century. He is almost incited to mutiny, but remains loyal to the squires side when asked. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Cartoon animated treasure island the parody wiki fandom. Old tom also played a member of the flying monkeys motorcycle gang in the muppets wizard of oz, in which he was performed by allan trautman. Hawkins jims parents billy bones the captain an old sailor. Hawkinsjims parents, they own the admiral benbow inn, where billy bones comes to stay. The legends of treasure isla nd 19931995, an anima ted series loosely based on the novel, wit h the chara cters as animals.
Which is the best movie version of treasure island. Please do not put characters from spinoff material or directtovideo sequels, since they did not appear in the film of origin. He is years old at the beginning of the book and works at the benbow in with his mother. Muppet treasure island characters topics muppets at. It was first released on dvd on september 3, 2002, by warner home video, through warner bros. While the film combines traditional animation and live action, it does it in a very different way than the american film who framed roger rabbit which was also filmed in 1988, by predominantly incorporating. The book has been adapted to movies, comic books, and other media movies. Long john silver in the 1934 liveaction version of treasure island. Famous characters include jim hawkins, long john silver, and ben gunn. Treasure island is a classic soviet twopart comedic animated adaptation of an eponymous book by robert louis stevenson, directed by david cherkasskiy and starring valery chiglyayev as captain flintthe narrator, valery bessarab as jim hawkins, armen dzhigarkhanyan as john silver, viktor andriyenko as captain.
Louis stevensons treasure island, it follows the story of young jim hawkins who. Takarajima is an old gem that i had only recently discovered on mal when browsing through the measly amount of pirate anime and manga. Treasure planet was finally greenlit and completed by 2002. A hermit found living on the island, he knows more about the dangers of the island and is able to provide warnings. Treasure island 1972 feature length theatrical animated film. If this movie had a director, he wasnt letting his name be associated with it. The characters are top notch with robert newton just about owning the role of long john silver. The film is a science fiction adaptation of robert louis stevensons adventure novel treasure island and was the first film to be released simultaneously in regular and. The movie follows the original novel faithfully, but its stock. Disney treasure planet map disney cosplay cosplay prop movie prop treasure planet cosplay jim hawkins treasure map if you are on the quest for the legendary loot of a thousand worlds on an intergalactic treasure hunt, your smart phone will not be a functional gps for you. Theyre all here in this new adaptation of the thrilling classic that. In this adaptation, jim hawkins travels with sidekick hiccup the mouse. Silver from treasure planet with images treasure planet.
The directors, john musker and ron clements had ignited the disney renaissance with their the little mermaid, expanded it with aladdin, and extended it with the comic hercules. Musketroaring actionadventure of a heroic young jim hawkins as he faces the skullduggery of the wily pirate, long john silver. Treasure island 1973 an animated movie produced by filmation, featuring richard dawson from hogans heroes and family feud as both long john silver and captain smollett. Jim hawkins, billy bones, black dog, squire trelawney, dr. Robert louis stevenson film versions and film scripts of rls.
Take a break from the more serious adult liveaction space films and enjoy some of the best animated films about space that have ever been created. Jan 29, 2014 treasure island is a 1972 animated feature film produced by filmation and released by warner bros. Librivox recording of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. Well, two columns on tezukas adult features, and two on international cartoon adaptations of treasure island. Jim hawkinshero of the novel and the main narrator, jim is a boy who saves the lives of his friends through fortune, quick thinking and brave action. Now then, thar be a 2012 miniseries from great britain dat i ave nay not seen as yet. The characters all cute animals, reminiscent of disneys best are. Jan 07, 2020 doraemon new movie nobitas treasure island full movie english sub i will find the treasure island. Billy bones, his life takes a major turn as he discovers that treasure planet may just. Doraemon new movie nobitas treasure island full movie english sub i will find the treasure island. The relationship between silver and jim is the key to the original robert louis stevenson story, and that bond transfers intact to the disney movie. Treasure island is a book by robert louis stevenson. What are the key differences and similarities between the treasure island book and the 1934 treasure island movie. Jim hawkins from treasure planet disney pixar, disney princes, disney animation.
Peter cullen as captain flint, a legendary space pirate seen at the beginning of the film. Robert newmans portrayal of long john silver in disneys treasure island 1950 solidified the image of a quintessential pirate. The characters of treasure island include jim, long john silver, israel hands, benn gunn, and dr. With joseph gordonlevitt, emma thompson, martin short, roscoe lee browne. Nimbuskidsmovies movie spoof of 1996 disneyjim henson film muppet treasure island cast. Disneys clever animated adaptation of the classic novel moves the setting into. Eighteenth century galleons and pirate ships go sailing through the stars, and it somehow just doesnt look right.