Apr 16, 2020 as we witnessed the dumbo reboot and the jungle book created by disney, this project will be having a mix of life and action with the cgi. Despite the jungle book coming out in 1967 and robin hood being released in 1973, historically and chronologically, robin hood would have actually happened in. Apr 11, 2020 disney is in early stages of developing a remake of its 1973 animated musical comedy robin hood. Disneys famous 1973 animated movie, robin hood, is being remade as a live action film for the brands streaming service, disney plus. Carlos lopez estrada to direct robin hood remake for. Disneys animated robin hood movie is being remade as a. For robin hood, the familiar english legend would be told with an assortment of woodland creatures and wild animals. Mouseplanet taking another look at robin hood by wade sampson. Baloo, the greyfurred bear in 1967s the jungle book, and little john, the brownhaired bear in 1973s robin hood. Blindspotting director carlos lopez estrada has signed on to direct the liveaction remake of the 1973 animated disney classic, robin hood. Disney is developing a liveaction remake of its animated classic robin hood first released in 1973, robin hood has never achieved the level of critical fame or reverence of other classic disney animated films. Its true that the phony king of england segment from robin hood recycles footage from other disney films. Robin hood is a 1973 animated film produced by walt disney productions, first released in the united states on november 8, 1973. The 1973 robin hood produced and directed by wolfgang reitherman was centered.
Carlos lopez estrada, best known for directing 2018 crime movie blindspotting, has been tapped to direct a remake of disneys 1973 animated robin hood for. Robin hood was a fox, little john was a bear, friar tuck was a badger, maid marian as a vixen and the sheriff of nottingham as a wolf. 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. In recent years, however, a generation raised on vhs releases and tv viewings has created a wide fan base and new appreciation of the film as a true classic. Was disneys the jungle book actually a sequel to robin hood. Reused animation in robin hoods the phony king of england 1973. Disney to remake the 1973 musical comedy robin hood soon. Other details like the cast of the movie, release date of the movie are not yet revealed officially by the makers. Yes, like many disney films, the jungle book is about growing up, and leaving a childhood home but most of the others who made this journey either wanted to leave that home, or were older, or. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Robin hood disney classics hardcover january 1, 2010 by parragon author 4. Carlos lopez estrada, perhaps best known for directing the 2018 crime movie blindspotting, is on. He often attempts to warn prince john of the dangers of his various. Of course disneys robin hood is somewhat notorious for using recycled characters and animation.
The streamer is in early development on a remake of the 1973 animated film, our sister site variety reports the update will feature animals in a cgi. The jungle book 1967 in the early 70s, the disney studio was undergoing a costcutting exercise with their film robin hood. The new version is being developed with the animals in a cgiliveaction hybrid format. Apr 10, 2020 disney is in early development on a remake of its 1973 animated musical comedy robin hood for disney plus. Directed by wolfgang reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by walt disney, who died during its production. Blindspotting director carlos lopez estrada is on board to helm the movie. The story follows the adventures of robin hood brian bedford, little john phil harris, and the inhabitants of nottingham as they fight against the excessive taxation of prince john peter ustinov, and robin hood wins the hand of maid marian monica evans. Now, according to the hollywood reporter, disney is turning the animated classic into a liveaction film with a musical twist. D when i got it, it looked just like the picture on amazon, was adorable and soft.
Robin hood animated film getting disney remake imdb. Dec 09, 2008 its true that the phony king of england segment from robin hood recycles footage from other disney films. Although robin hood was not critically wellreceived when it was released, the film has gone on to become a favorite among disney fans. Apr 10, 2020 next, robin hood joins the ranks of disney animated classics getting the cgiliveaction remake treatment. And its easy to see that lineage, from dumbo all the way up to zootopia, when looking at how important talkinganimal movies are to walt disney animation studios. Robins second in command, the ironicallynamed little john, would be a large bear, much like the one phil harris voiced in the jungle book. Two of disneys jazziest bears baloo from the jungle book 1967 and little john from robin hood 1973 are strikingly similar. If you pay close attention, there are actually quite a few noticeable side by side comparisons here. 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.
How zootopia fits into the legacy of animated disney animal. Based on rudyard kiplings 1894 book of the same name, it is the 19th disney animated feature film. Despite the jungle book coming out in 1967 and robin hood being released in 1973, historically and chronologically, robin hood would have actually happened in time before the jungle book just. If youve ever experienced deja vu while watching a disney film, then.
Sep 07, 2015 of course disney s robin hood is somewhat notorious for using recycled characters and animation. Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the titular protagonist of disney s 1973 animated feature film of the same name. Disney is in early development on a remake of its 1973 animated musical comedy robin hood for disney plus. New liveaction robin hood remake in development for. Disney is in early stages of developing a remake of its 1973 animated musical comedy robin hood. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It is the twentyfirst animated feature in the disney animated canon. List of recycled animation in disney movies disney wiki.
Hiss has the power of hypnosis, which he uses to send king richard on a crusade, thus allowing himself and prince john to rule over england. List of recycled animation in disney movies disney wiki fandom. And the bears in robin hood and the jungle book even share facial. A list featuring examples of recycled animation in disney movies. As robin hoods signature color is lincolngreen, the disney versions primary outfit is a simple, lincolngreen tunic with two brown straps under the flapped collar, shortsleeves like a tshirt, and a small brown belt with a gold buckle on his waist, as well a pair of matching green, medieval style shoes, but no pants. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Apr 11, 2020 robin hood will join a long line of liveaction remakes of classic disney films, following in the footsteps of films like maleficent, cinderella, and beauty and the beast. Disney wiki list of recycled animation in goofy shorts. In 2005, screenwriter robert reece pitched jungle book 3 to disney execs.
Like disneys the jungle book and dumbo reboots, the upcoming robin hood film will mix cgi with liveaction. To help save money, they recycled several elements from the jungle book, including using the design of baloo for little john and the dance sequence between baloo and king louie which was rotoscoped and used again for little john and lady clucks dance. The animal characters will be computergenerated as they were in the jungle book and. Sir hiss is the tertiary antagonist in disney s 1973 animated feature film robin hood. The lion king, the jungle book heck, even bambi is going for the photoreal animated treatment as disney continues to milk childhoods for cold hard cash. Disney wiki list of recycled animation in donald duck shorts.
How disney reuses the same footage in different films telegraph. Jul 15, 2011 prepare to see alice robin hood and pooh since donalds problem with dumbos pink elephants where we have our heroes going with bambi tryin to save and help mowgli and his friends from shere. The project is being made for the studios streaming. The streamer is in early development on a remake of the 1973 animated film, our sister site variety reports the update will feature animals in. Im a huge fan of disney s robin hood and ive been trying to find a plush of him for a long time and was able to find this one. Aug 20, 2015 yes, like many disney films, the jungle book is about growing up, and leaving a childhood home but most of the others who made this journey either wanted to leave that home, or were older, or. Apr 10, 2020 robin hood is getting an update at disney. Bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. The new version is being developed with the animals in a cgiliveaction hybrid format, similar to. The plot follows mowgli, a feral child raised in the indian jungle by wolves, as. With brian bedford, phil harris, roger miller, peter ustinov. The remake is being developed in a cgiliveaction hybrid format, much like to disney remakes of the jungle book and dumbo. Carlos lopez estrada to direct robin hood remake for disney.
Robin hood is an anthropomorphic fox and the titular protagonist of disneys 1973 animated feature film of the same name. Live action robin hood, remake in the works at disney. Apr, 2020 directed by one of disneys nine old men, wolfgang reitherman, robin hood featured the music and narration of roger miller and a bunch of animals as the main characters. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Portrayed as a bear, he is a recreation of the jungle book s baloo, as both characters are voiced by phil harris and were animated by the same disney animators. The silly song from snow white everybody wants to be a cat from the. The film is being developed in the cgiliveaction hybrid, like the lion king, jungle book, and dumbo. As we witnessed the dumbo reboot and the jungle book created by disney, this project will be having a mix of life and action with the cgi. The new version will keep the films animal theme, but will be.
Robin hood will join a long line of liveaction remakes of classic disney films, following in the footsteps of films like maleficent, cinderella, and. Apr 10, 2020 disney has targeted robin hood as the latest of its animated classics to get the remake treatment. So why not the story of a fox that steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Disney has now started developing a liveaction remake of its 1973 animated classic robin hood. Disney cinderellas fairy godmother plush doll medium 18 inches. Disney set to ruin robin hood with a liveaction remake.
Does disney recycle animation drawings for multiple movies. Apr 10, 2020 like disneys the jungle book and dumbo reboots, the upcoming robin hood film will mix cgi with liveaction. Next, robin hood joins the ranks of disney animated classics getting the cgiliveaction remake treatment. The story of the legendary outlaw is portrayed with the characters as humanoid animals. The 1973 robin hood animated film featured all of the literary characters in anthropomorphic animal form, with the titular character being a fox. Blindspotting director carlos lopez estrada has signed on to direct the liveaction remake. Disney working on remake of robin hood entertainment. Looks like kaa the snake also headed to jolly old england and changed his name to sir hiss. May 27, 2009 he contributed to jungle book, the aristocats, robin hood, the rescuers, and the fox and the hound. Robin hood liveaction remake for disney plus in the. The 19th animated feature in the disney animated canon, the film is noted for being along with the aristocats 1970 the last film project to be approved by walt disney himself, as he died in late 1966, before the film was released. Robin s second in command, the ironicallynamed little john, would be a large bear, much like the one phil harris voiced in the jungle book. Unlike other storymen, he wrote out the script with dialogue and then it was storyboarded by. Classic disney animated movies part 2 robin hood the.
I definitely recommend this item to any robin hood fan out there. Its hard to know where that will fall on the scale, but odds are it will be closer to jungle book than the lion king. Since the enormous success of jon favreaus 2016 adaptation of the jungle book, disney has been more open to remaking the past animated hits that heavily feature animal characters. Treasure island, the jungle book, gullivers travels, white fang, the merry adventures of robin hood the heirloom collection. 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 disney s robin hood. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated film produced by walt disney productions and released to theaters on october 18, 1967. The deals for estrada and granlund were signed early last month prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Disney via movie munchies little john from robin hood and baloo the jungle book not only shared a voice actor, phil harris, but also. The new version is being developed with the animals in a cgiliveaction hybrid format, similar to disney remakes of the jungle book and dumbo. Elements of the jungle book were recycled in the later disney feature film robin hood, such as baloo being inspiration for little john who not only was a bear, but also voiced by. I love watching disneys the jungle book and robin hood because of my very favorite actors, actresses, characters and music.
He contributed to jungle book, the aristocats, robin hood, the rescuers, and the fox and the hound. Disney has targeted robin hood as the latest of its animated classics to get the remake treatment. Phil harris as little john, robin hood s best friend, who is very gluttonous and though not small at all still called little john. The jungle book is a 1967 american animated musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions. With phil harris, sebastian cabot, louis prima, bruce reitherman. Dumbo, bambi, the jungle book, robin hood and the lion king. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.
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