Within the wonderful world of kids’ movies lies a subgenre that doesn’t get discussed enough: the “Kids on Bikes” adventure movie. A combination of early adventure movies and the “latchkey” kid culture that afforded teens and pre-teens incredible new freedom, these movies occupy a unique space. They’re often intended for audiences in the same young age ranges as their protagonists yet they explore more adult themes and genuinely dangerous situations through the lens of an often wistful version of a particular kind of childhood. And yes, they explore those topics with the help of bikes.
Some are scary, some are uplifting, and some… well, to be honest, some don’t actually have many bicycles in them. In their own ways though, these are the movies that have come to define the “Kids on Bikes” adventure genre.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
While there are a few films released before E.
Some are scary, some are uplifting, and some… well, to be honest, some don’t actually have many bicycles in them. In their own ways though, these are the movies that have come to define the “Kids on Bikes” adventure genre.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
While there are a few films released before E.
- 6/4/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby, BAFTA nominee David Oyelowo and BAFTA winner Sofie Gråbøl lead cast in Audible’s The Strange Case, the first audio drama from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad.
Releasing in July, the modern-day reimagining of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story will see Dr. Jekyll (Vanessa Kirby) as an elite international specialist in energy systems, working closely with her handler Louis (David Oyelowo) in a career that takes her across the globe to politically volatile territories such as Iran and North Korea. When an arms dealer accuses her of having killed his family, Dr. Jekyll begins to question details of her life, who Louis really is, and whether her strange recurring dream has a greater meaning. She enlists the help of psychologist Sigrun (Sofie Gråbøl), and together they delve into Dr. Jekyll’s darker other side, a brutal assassin named… Hyde.
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Releasing in July, the modern-day reimagining of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story will see Dr. Jekyll (Vanessa Kirby) as an elite international specialist in energy systems, working closely with her handler Louis (David Oyelowo) in a career that takes her across the globe to politically volatile territories such as Iran and North Korea. When an arms dealer accuses her of having killed his family, Dr. Jekyll begins to question details of her life, who Louis really is, and whether her strange recurring dream has a greater meaning. She enlists the help of psychologist Sigrun (Sofie Gråbøl), and together they delve into Dr. Jekyll’s darker other side, a brutal assassin named… Hyde.
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- 4/23/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedian and writer Julian Clary (Julian Clary: Live – Lord of the Mince) will play the title role in this festive season’s London Palladium pantomime Robin Hood, with singer and travel show presenter Jane McDonald (Cruising with Jane McDonald) topping the bill as Maid Marion.
The annual Palladium show, now in its ninth consecutive season, has become an eagerly awaited staple in the West End’s calendar. It runs from December 7 through January 12, 2025. Priority booking opens 10 Am (GMT) April 25.
Last year’s production, Peter Pan, with comedy legend Jennifer Saunders making her pantomime debut as Captain Hook, and with Clary playing Seaman Smee, was a sold-out success, playing 56 performances -often two a day – to an audience of more than 123,000 at the 2,200 capacity variety house.
When tickets went on sale, there was a moment when 90,000 people were in the queue, waiting their turn to book seats.
The annual Palladium show, now in its ninth consecutive season, has become an eagerly awaited staple in the West End’s calendar. It runs from December 7 through January 12, 2025. Priority booking opens 10 Am (GMT) April 25.
Last year’s production, Peter Pan, with comedy legend Jennifer Saunders making her pantomime debut as Captain Hook, and with Clary playing Seaman Smee, was a sold-out success, playing 56 performances -often two a day – to an audience of more than 123,000 at the 2,200 capacity variety house.
When tickets went on sale, there was a moment when 90,000 people were in the queue, waiting their turn to book seats.
- 4/21/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
It is with no doubt one can say that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been one of the greatest inspirations behind numerous people’s Halloween costumes. But turns out, that is not all, its influence is way beyond unexpected corners, and that includes the WWE.
In particular, Paul Burchill’s persona in the ring which bore a striking resemblance to Johnny Depp’s iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Thus, Vince McMahon’ was accused of plagiarizing the hit franchise. But did they really copy Depp? Here is the real story behind it!
Vince McMahon | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Did Vince McMahon Truly Base Paul Burchill’s Pirate Character on Pirates of the Caribbean?
Vince McMahon was not just a wrestler but a true performer. Throughout the years, he’s delighted countless fans by embodying various characters. And as he took charge of WWE, he made sure to keep things exciting and new.
In particular, Paul Burchill’s persona in the ring which bore a striking resemblance to Johnny Depp’s iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Thus, Vince McMahon’ was accused of plagiarizing the hit franchise. But did they really copy Depp? Here is the real story behind it!
Vince McMahon | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Did Vince McMahon Truly Base Paul Burchill’s Pirate Character on Pirates of the Caribbean?
Vince McMahon was not just a wrestler but a true performer. Throughout the years, he’s delighted countless fans by embodying various characters. And as he took charge of WWE, he made sure to keep things exciting and new.
- 3/22/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Christian Bale has acted in many genres in the film industry, including musicals. He famously starred in the 1992 film Newsies, which developed a bit of a cult following over the years. It also allegedly had an unexpected effect on Bale’s movie career.
‘Newsies’ helped Christian Bale’s career thanks to Blockbuster Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Bale was still on the rise as an actor after doing the 1992 feature Newsies. The film was a musical where a very young Christian Bale played a homeless newsboy who later goes on strike. At the time the film came out, the Batman Begins star found himself starring in many critically and financially underwhelming movies.
Empire of the Sun, which he did with Steven Spielberg, didn’t earn as much as Spielberg’s other successful projects. Bale also had a small part in Henry V, which didn’t make much money at the box-office,...
‘Newsies’ helped Christian Bale’s career thanks to Blockbuster Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Bale was still on the rise as an actor after doing the 1992 feature Newsies. The film was a musical where a very young Christian Bale played a homeless newsboy who later goes on strike. At the time the film came out, the Batman Begins star found himself starring in many critically and financially underwhelming movies.
Empire of the Sun, which he did with Steven Spielberg, didn’t earn as much as Spielberg’s other successful projects. Bale also had a small part in Henry V, which didn’t make much money at the box-office,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled exploration as “Lost U-Boats of WWII” unveils its thrilling Season 1 Episode 3, titled “Treasure Island,” airing at 10:03 Pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, on the History channel. In this episode, the team, led by Darrell Miklos, faces a weather-related obstacle that forces them to devise a risky strategy to continue their underwater quest.
As the team grapples with challenges, Garth embarks on a daring solo journey to a deserted island, setting the stage for a discovery that promises to add a new layer of mystery to the narrative. Amidst the suspense and high-stakes endeavors, viewers can anticipate a gripping episode that delves into the untold stories of sunken U-boats from World War II.
Tune in to History at 10:03 Pm for an episode that promises to combine historical intrigue with the thrill of exploration, offering a captivating glimpse into the mysteries lurking beneath the ocean’s surface in “Lost U-Boats of WWII.
As the team grapples with challenges, Garth embarks on a daring solo journey to a deserted island, setting the stage for a discovery that promises to add a new layer of mystery to the narrative. Amidst the suspense and high-stakes endeavors, viewers can anticipate a gripping episode that delves into the untold stories of sunken U-boats from World War II.
Tune in to History at 10:03 Pm for an episode that promises to combine historical intrigue with the thrill of exploration, offering a captivating glimpse into the mysteries lurking beneath the ocean’s surface in “Lost U-Boats of WWII.
- 3/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
North American Digital Release
North American digital distributor Echelon Studios has come on board “12.12: The Day,” the highest grossing film from Korea last year.
The film has been on theatrical release in North America, through 815 Pictures since last year and grossed over $1 million. Echelon said that the film will have a streaming release later this year. It will also be available to pre-order to own on iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Vudu, Vimeo OnDemand and OnDemand Korea shortly.
Directed by Kim Sung-su and with a Korean gross exceeding $90 million, the action drama is based on true events in December 1979, which resulted in an eight-year military junta in South Korea.
The film stars Hwang Jung-min (“Deliver Us from Evil”), Jung Woo-sung (“Asura: The City of Madness”), Lee Sung-min (“The Spy Gone North”), Park Hae-joon (“Believer”), Kang Gil-woo (Netflix series “The Glory”), and Jung Hae-in (Netflix’s “D.P.”).
Treasure Island...
North American digital distributor Echelon Studios has come on board “12.12: The Day,” the highest grossing film from Korea last year.
The film has been on theatrical release in North America, through 815 Pictures since last year and grossed over $1 million. Echelon said that the film will have a streaming release later this year. It will also be available to pre-order to own on iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Vudu, Vimeo OnDemand and OnDemand Korea shortly.
Directed by Kim Sung-su and with a Korean gross exceeding $90 million, the action drama is based on true events in December 1979, which resulted in an eight-year military junta in South Korea.
The film stars Hwang Jung-min (“Deliver Us from Evil”), Jung Woo-sung (“Asura: The City of Madness”), Lee Sung-min (“The Spy Gone North”), Park Hae-joon (“Believer”), Kang Gil-woo (Netflix series “The Glory”), and Jung Hae-in (Netflix’s “D.P.”).
Treasure Island...
- 2/21/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Black Sails premiered 10 years ago today on Starz. The pirate drama built a strong fan base over the course of its four seasons, one that’s still singing its praises today. In December, it was said that Black Sails would stream on Netflix starting January 1, 2024. As of the time of publication, it’s still not available on the streamer, causing confusion among fans. But star Toby Stephens is excited by the prospect nonetheless. Black Sails is a prequel set 20 years before the events of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel Treasure Island. It stars Stephens as Captain Flint, known throughout the West Indies for being the most brilliant, most feared of all the Golden Age pirates. It also stars Jessica Parker Kennedy as the sharp and seductive Max. The actors continue the nautical theme as Poseidon and Medusa in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, created by Black Sails...
- 1/25/2024
- TV Insider
When you think of your favorite children's books, you might fondly recall getting lost in a Dr. Seuss adventure or your parents reading you "Goodnight, Moon." "Treasure Island" might come to mind, or if you're an Brit like myself, perhaps a delightful bedtime adventure with the "Famous Five." Well, it seems the next generation can look forward to something altogether more unsettling because Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 effort "Alien" is now being made into a children's book.
Yes, as per Entertainment Weekly, Ellen Ripley and her fellow Nostromo crew will be the focus of a Little Golden Book — you know, Penguin Random House's compact hardbacks for kids, which have been running since 1942 and seem to have the license to pretty much every IP under the sun. "A is for Alien: An ABC Book," is the latest edition to the extensive lineup, and will, according to EW, "teach young readers...
Yes, as per Entertainment Weekly, Ellen Ripley and her fellow Nostromo crew will be the focus of a Little Golden Book — you know, Penguin Random House's compact hardbacks for kids, which have been running since 1942 and seem to have the license to pretty much every IP under the sun. "A is for Alien: An ABC Book," is the latest edition to the extensive lineup, and will, according to EW, "teach young readers...
- 1/2/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.)
I've been lucky enough to write this column for four years now, allowing me to explore and recommend anime both new and classic with a focus on introducing newcomers to the art form. I try to end every year by recommending a longer, beloved anime -- one that represents why the medium has taken the world by storm and why it is unlike any other.
After four years, it is finally time to embark on an epic high-seas adventure, to brave the perilous grand line of 1,000 episodes (and more) in search of wealth, fame, and power, just like the pirate Gol D. Roger once did. That's right! It's time to come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams because together, we will find the "One Piece."
This is an anime that needs no introduction.
I've been lucky enough to write this column for four years now, allowing me to explore and recommend anime both new and classic with a focus on introducing newcomers to the art form. I try to end every year by recommending a longer, beloved anime -- one that represents why the medium has taken the world by storm and why it is unlike any other.
After four years, it is finally time to embark on an epic high-seas adventure, to brave the perilous grand line of 1,000 episodes (and more) in search of wealth, fame, and power, just like the pirate Gol D. Roger once did. That's right! It's time to come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams because together, we will find the "One Piece."
This is an anime that needs no introduction.
- 12/27/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
An Insight into the Swashbuckling World of Black Sails Black Sails, a gritty portrayal of pirate life, has been sailing across our screens with a blend of historical figures and fictional tales. As a prequel to the classic Treasure Island, the series anchors itself in the tumultuous waters of the early 18th century, during the Golden Age of Piracy. It’s a show where the line between history and fiction often blurs, leaving viewers to wonder: how much of Black Sails is drawn from real pirate tales? Setting Sail with Captain Flint The charismatic yet enigmatic Captain Flint, portrayed by Toby...
- 12/26/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Beatles‘ “Yellow Submarine” is, by far, the most famous song with Ringo Starr performing a lead vocal. In terms of popularity, it outshines all of his other Beatles songs, as well as the songs from his solo career. In a recent interview, Ringo revealed what he thinks of the song now. Surprisingly, “Yellow Submarine” was conceived as a more somber tune than it is today.
How Ringo Starr’s new song is connected to The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’
During a 2023 interview with Billboard, Ringo revealed he has frequent conversations with Paul. During one of those conversations, Ringo discussed his new EP, Rewind Forward. “We were Facetiming each other — we do that quite a bit — and I say, ‘I’m doing an EP. Write me a song,'” Ringo recalled. “And he said, ‘Ok.’ And he not only wrote it, he’s on bass, he’s singing on it. He’s all over it.
How Ringo Starr’s new song is connected to The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’
During a 2023 interview with Billboard, Ringo revealed he has frequent conversations with Paul. During one of those conversations, Ringo discussed his new EP, Rewind Forward. “We were Facetiming each other — we do that quite a bit — and I say, ‘I’m doing an EP. Write me a song,'” Ringo recalled. “And he said, ‘Ok.’ And he not only wrote it, he’s on bass, he’s singing on it. He’s all over it.
- 10/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1973, a young Hayao Miyazaki moved to Nippon Animation where he would work as an animator on such projects as “World Masterpiece Theater.” Five years later, in 1978,he got a chance to direct a small TV animation known as “Future Boy Conan.” This was the beginning of Miyazaki as we know him today. While the show was received poorly, with time it grew in popularity, both in Japan and abroad. And now, some forty years after its release, more are being drawn to the series, garnering “Future Boy Conan” something of a cult following.
Future Boy Conan is screening at Nippon Connection
The story of “Future Boy Conan” is set in a post-apocalyptic future, with the titular Conan living peacefully on an island oasis with his adoptive grandfather, ignorant of any life beyond their private community. One day, Conan returns from a shark hunt, only to find a stranger, a...
Future Boy Conan is screening at Nippon Connection
The story of “Future Boy Conan” is set in a post-apocalyptic future, with the titular Conan living peacefully on an island oasis with his adoptive grandfather, ignorant of any life beyond their private community. One day, Conan returns from a shark hunt, only to find a stranger, a...
- 6/13/2023
- by Palomo Linares
- AsianMoviePulse
Melvil Poupaud: "They are doing a little retrospective of my work at the Fi:af, French Institute, and I have a masterclass at NYU." Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Nicolas Pariser’s The Great Game (Le Grand Jeu); Éric Rohmer’s A Tale Of Summer (Conte d'été); François Ozon’s By The Grace Of God (Grâce à Dieu); Charles de Meaux’s The Lady In The Portrait (Le Portrait Interdit); two from Raúl Ruiz, Genealogies Of A Crime (Généalogies d'Un Crime) and Treasure Island (L'Île Au Trésor); Zoe R Cassavetes’ Broken English, and Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways will all be screened in Magnetic Melvil Poupaud.
François Ozon's By the Grace of God in Magnetic Melvil Poupaud Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The CinéSalon series opens on Tuesday, March 7 with Carine Tardieu’s The Young Lovers (Les Jeunes Amants) at 7:30pm followed by a Q&a with Melvil Poupaud inside Florence Gould Hall...
Nicolas Pariser’s The Great Game (Le Grand Jeu); Éric Rohmer’s A Tale Of Summer (Conte d'été); François Ozon’s By The Grace Of God (Grâce à Dieu); Charles de Meaux’s The Lady In The Portrait (Le Portrait Interdit); two from Raúl Ruiz, Genealogies Of A Crime (Généalogies d'Un Crime) and Treasure Island (L'Île Au Trésor); Zoe R Cassavetes’ Broken English, and Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways will all be screened in Magnetic Melvil Poupaud.
François Ozon's By the Grace of God in Magnetic Melvil Poupaud Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
The CinéSalon series opens on Tuesday, March 7 with Carine Tardieu’s The Young Lovers (Les Jeunes Amants) at 7:30pm followed by a Q&a with Melvil Poupaud inside Florence Gould Hall...
- 3/4/2023
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
While many of us may still be feeling the icy chill of winter, Scream Factory already has their sights set on a scare-filled spring, as they've announced new 4K Uhd releases for Skyline, Brotherhood of the Wolf, and The Haunting (1999) this May, as well as a Blu-ray double feature for Conquest of Space and I Married a Monster from Outer Space:
From Scream Factory: When sunrise arrives two hours early in the form of a haunting light from an unknown source, a group of friends watch in terror as people across the city are drawn outside and swept into massive alien ships that have blotted out the L.A. skyline. Now, it will take every survival instinct the group has to elude capture in Skyline, starring Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Donald Faison (Scrubs) and Scottie Thompson (Star Trek).
Pre-order: https://shoutfactory.com/products/skyline?utm_source=facebook...
From Scream Factory: When sunrise arrives two hours early in the form of a haunting light from an unknown source, a group of friends watch in terror as people across the city are drawn outside and swept into massive alien ships that have blotted out the L.A. skyline. Now, it will take every survival instinct the group has to elude capture in Skyline, starring Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Donald Faison (Scrubs) and Scottie Thompson (Star Trek).
Pre-order: https://shoutfactory.com/products/skyline?utm_source=facebook...
- 2/27/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
2002's "Treasure Planet" may've been one of the biggest flops in the history of Disney's animation department, but the swashbuckling sci-fi adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt still has its fair share of fans. The immersive and often beautiful world of space pirates created for the film separates the project from other, more recognizable Disney animated offerings. "Treasure Planet" itself was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, a filmmaking duo that had previously delivered multiple slam-dunks for Disney, including "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin," and "Hercules." Their successful track record allowed the directors to venture into a new reality, one inspired by another filmmaker's mind-bending work.
As we remember it, "Treasure Planet" more than earned its title with a space adventure story for the ages. A sci-fi twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Treasure Island," the film followed Jim Hawkins (Gordon-Levitt), a teenager who comes across a map that leads to the ultimate pirate treasure.
As we remember it, "Treasure Planet" more than earned its title with a space adventure story for the ages. A sci-fi twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Treasure Island," the film followed Jim Hawkins (Gordon-Levitt), a teenager who comes across a map that leads to the ultimate pirate treasure.
- 1/28/2023
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
Paul McCartney based The Beatles‘ “Eleanor Rigby” on an old lady he often visited as a boy. The stories she used to tell the singer-songwriter “enriched” his soul.
Paul McCartney | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he based The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ on an old lady he used to visit as a boy
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul said he knew many old ladies growing up partially through Bob-a-Job Week, “when Scouts did chores for a shilling.” He explained, “You’d get a shilling for cleaning out a shed or mowing a lawn.”
Years later, during his time with The Beatles, Paul wanted to write a song that would pay homage to the older women in his neighborhood, specifically one old lady he got on with very well. He doesn’t remember how he first met “Eleanor Rigby,” but he’d go to her house often.
Paul McCartney | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney said he based The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ on an old lady he used to visit as a boy
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul said he knew many old ladies growing up partially through Bob-a-Job Week, “when Scouts did chores for a shilling.” He explained, “You’d get a shilling for cleaning out a shed or mowing a lawn.”
Years later, during his time with The Beatles, Paul wanted to write a song that would pay homage to the older women in his neighborhood, specifically one old lady he got on with very well. He doesn’t remember how he first met “Eleanor Rigby,” but he’d go to her house often.
- 1/25/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The early 2000s were a weird time for everyone -- Disney included. Like an exhausted millennial desperately rephrasing their resume, Walt Disney Animation Studios was eager to latch onto anything that would permit the company a new lease on life. For context, the Disney Renaissance, which began with "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and shuttered its majestic doors with "Tarzan" in 1999, was over and the studio wanted to prove it could create stories that were more than musically charged fantasies. What's more, Disney also wanted to explore more computer-generated imagery or, as it's better known, CGI. Throw in an increasingly voracious audience with a highly specific hunger for science-fiction and, well, two and two makes four.
Look, this is a gross exaggeration of how Disney functioned in the early 2000s. It seems like the company was working with a strict "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" mentality. Nothing...
Look, this is a gross exaggeration of how Disney functioned in the early 2000s. It seems like the company was working with a strict "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" mentality. Nothing...
- 1/21/2023
- by Cameron Roy Hall
- Slash Film
It’s the dying fish that sticks in the mind. You don’t see one in Bonnie and Clyde (1967) or any of the other US movies about murderous young lovers on the lam. Director Terrence Malick’s astounding debut feature Badlands (1973), which started production just over 50 years ago, has a simplicity that is completely out of kilter with its time. While his contemporaries Martin Scorsese and Brian De Palma were making gritty, violent urban movies exposing the racial, sexual, and political tensions in an America coming to terms with the disasters of Watergate and the Vietnam War, Malick was recreating the midwest of the late 1950s in loving fashion. Nostalgia reigned.
It’s not that Badlands skimps on the violence. This is a story about a serial killer who leaves corpses wherever he goes. In the film, the South Dakota garbage collector and James Dean lookalike Kit Carruthers (Martin Sheen...
It’s not that Badlands skimps on the violence. This is a story about a serial killer who leaves corpses wherever he goes. In the film, the South Dakota garbage collector and James Dean lookalike Kit Carruthers (Martin Sheen...
- 12/16/2022
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- The Independent - Film
The pitch for John Musker and Rob Clements' 2002 animated feature "Treasure Planet" couldn't be simpler: "Treasure Island" in space. Made on a sizable budget of 140 million, "Treasure Planet" transformed the three-masted maritime sailing ships of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1882 novel into cosmos-dwelling, frigate-shaped spacecraft that soar on solar sails. In an effort to "hip up" the joint, Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) was turned into a rebellious, solar surfing teen, and Long John Silver (Brian Murray) didn't just have a peg leg, but multiple bionic body parts. A talking parrot became a small, shapeshifting blob. Captain Smollett was transformed into the feline humanoid Captain Amelia (Emma Thompson), and the stranded Ben Gunn was turned into a malfunctioning robot named B.E.N. (Martin Short). The treasure was still treasure.
The changes were clever enough, and the designers working on "Treasure Planet" skewed heavily into steampunk, a sub-genre of sci-fi that imagined...
The changes were clever enough, and the designers working on "Treasure Planet" skewed heavily into steampunk, a sub-genre of sci-fi that imagined...
- 12/1/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Disney Animation has not had a good year. The studio has followed disappointing box office for last summer’s “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear” with the big-screen bomb “Strange World” that is projected by analysts to cost the studio 100 million-plus as one of Disney’s biggest failures ever.
The flop is so big that it is on par with another historic bomb that the studio released on Thanksgiving weekend two decades ago: “Treasure Planet,” the most prominent in a string of theatrical busts that helped lead to the ouster of then-ceo Michael Eisner and paved the way for the rise of Bob Iger, who is now returning to take charge of Disney after the brief, tumultuous reign of Bob Chapek. Unlike Eisner and “Treasure Planet,” “Strange World” doesn’t entirely fall on Chapek’s shoulders. (The new film had been in development under Disney Animation head Jennifer Lee prior to Chapek’s rise as CEO.
The flop is so big that it is on par with another historic bomb that the studio released on Thanksgiving weekend two decades ago: “Treasure Planet,” the most prominent in a string of theatrical busts that helped lead to the ouster of then-ceo Michael Eisner and paved the way for the rise of Bob Iger, who is now returning to take charge of Disney after the brief, tumultuous reign of Bob Chapek. Unlike Eisner and “Treasure Planet,” “Strange World” doesn’t entirely fall on Chapek’s shoulders. (The new film had been in development under Disney Animation head Jennifer Lee prior to Chapek’s rise as CEO.
- 11/28/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
It is said that the typical gap of time for nostalgia to take root in the public consciousness is 20 years. Consider how the '70s were rife with rose-tinted fondness for the '50s, with the popularity of "Grease" and "Happy Days." Nostalgia for the 1980s hit hard in the early 2000s, although it never truly left if the success of shows like "Stranger Things" is anything to go by. We're now two whole decades on from the beginning of the new millennium. While we once again embrace emo rock and digital cameras, perhaps it's time to look back on the Disney film that ushered in a new era for the company, and may have killed it in the process.
In November of 2002, Walt Disney Feature Animation released "Treasure Planet." Based on the novel "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, the sci-fi adventure tale was the long-time passion project for...
In November of 2002, Walt Disney Feature Animation released "Treasure Planet." Based on the novel "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, the sci-fi adventure tale was the long-time passion project for...
- 11/27/2022
- by Kayleigh Donaldson
- Slash Film
Part of what makes "The Hunt for Red October" so great is that its focus forgoes the traditional "good guys vs. bad guys" plot for something that's a lot more complex. The film tells the story of Captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery), the commanding officer of the Red October, a Soviet submarine with the ability to move through the water virtually undetected thanks to the use of a special kind of technology called "the caterpillar." At the start of the film, Ramius' motivations are unclear. At first, it seems that he is planning to utilize the caterpillar to launch a surprise attack on the United States. However, thanks to the smarts of CIA analyst, Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin), it becomes clear that Ramius is not trying to harm the United States at all, but rather he, along with a handful of other crew members on the submarine, are trying to defect.
- 11/15/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
The first film to feature Tom Clancy's stalwart and honest action hero Jack Ryan was John McTiernan's 1990 thriller "The Hunt for Red October." In the early parts of McTiernan's film, a rogue Soviet submarine called Red October, captained by Marko Ramius (Sean Connery), has broken off from the Soviet fleet and may be planning an unauthorized nuclear strike in the United States. Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) pieces together some information about Ramius and concludes that he is not striking the U.S., but defecting. He is given three days to track down the Red October, confront Ramius, and confirm his suspicions.
"Red October" was successful enough to spawn a briefly popular subgenre of steely espionage thrillers that persisted throughout the front end of the decade. Jack Ryan would return in the hit films "Patriot Games," and "Clear and Present Danger" (with Harrison Ford as Ryan) and "The Sum of All Fears...
"Red October" was successful enough to spawn a briefly popular subgenre of steely espionage thrillers that persisted throughout the front end of the decade. Jack Ryan would return in the hit films "Patriot Games," and "Clear and Present Danger" (with Harrison Ford as Ryan) and "The Sum of All Fears...
- 11/4/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A genuine ‘sleeper’ hit, this ‘all in the family’ noir pits innocent childhood against cold blooded murderers. Little Bobby Driscoll witnesses Paul Stewart and Ruth Roman committing a murder, and can’t get Mom and Dad to believe him because of a habit of crying Wolf. But the killers believe him … and they live right upstairs. The beautifully made film evokes a rough, broken-down block in New York City in great detail. Rko’s new boss Howard Hughes did what he always did with a hot feature ready to release: he shelved it for more than a year. The Wac’s restoration is eye-opening.
The Window
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Warner Archive Collection
1949 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 73 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date September 21, 2021 / 21.99
Starring: Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman, Anthony Ross, Richard Benedict.
Cinematography: Robert De Grasse, William O. Steiner
Art Directors: Sam Corso, Albert D’Agostino,...
The Window
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1949 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 73 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date September 21, 2021 / 21.99
Starring: Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman, Anthony Ross, Richard Benedict.
Cinematography: Robert De Grasse, William O. Steiner
Art Directors: Sam Corso, Albert D’Agostino,...
- 11/9/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Today sees the launch of The Literary Tarot campaign on Kickstarter, pairing some of the world's best authors and artists for a great cause: the Brink Literacy Project!
This project tasked authors with pairing a tarot card with a seminal book that embodies the meaning of the arcana and we are exclusively revealing horror authors that are taking part in this project, along with the novel and card they have chosen:
Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Victor Lavalle (The Changeling) pairs The Tower with H.P. Lovecraft's "The Outsider"
Bestselling horror writer Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) pairs Three of Quills (Swords) with W. W. Jacobs’s seminal, supernatural short story Monkey's Paw
Isaac Marion (the author of the bestselling Warm Bodies series) pairs The Hermit with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Bestselling Mexican Gothic novelist Silvia Moreno-Garcia pairs The Lovers with Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence
Brink Literacy...
This project tasked authors with pairing a tarot card with a seminal book that embodies the meaning of the arcana and we are exclusively revealing horror authors that are taking part in this project, along with the novel and card they have chosen:
Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Victor Lavalle (The Changeling) pairs The Tower with H.P. Lovecraft's "The Outsider"
Bestselling horror writer Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) pairs Three of Quills (Swords) with W. W. Jacobs’s seminal, supernatural short story Monkey's Paw
Isaac Marion (the author of the bestselling Warm Bodies series) pairs The Hermit with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Bestselling Mexican Gothic novelist Silvia Moreno-Garcia pairs The Lovers with Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence
Brink Literacy...
- 6/1/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Update (5/7): The Podcast Academy has tapped Cameron Esposito to host their inaugural ceremony, held on May 16th. Rainn Wilson, Hank Azaria, Este Haim, Kenan Thompson, Darren Criss, Neil Strauss, Whitney Cummings, Ashley Flowers, DeRay Mckesson, and others will present awards.
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The Podcast Academy has announced the nominees for their inaugural Awards for Excellence in Audio, a.k.a. the Ambies.
Matthew McConaughey, Tessa Thompson, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malcolm Gladwell and Willem Dafoe, and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among the 164 nominees in 23 categories that include Best Performer in Audio Fiction, Best Podcast Host,...
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The Podcast Academy has announced the nominees for their inaugural Awards for Excellence in Audio, a.k.a. the Ambies.
Matthew McConaughey, Tessa Thompson, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malcolm Gladwell and Willem Dafoe, and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among the 164 nominees in 23 categories that include Best Performer in Audio Fiction, Best Podcast Host,...
- 5/7/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Ralph Steadman, the former Rolling Stone illustrator best known for his work with Hunter S. Thompson, is selling a collection of animated and still pieces as non-fungible tokens on the digital asset marketplace Niftygateway. The sale — fittingly dubbed Fear and Loathing at Niftygateway — will launch next Wednesday, April 28th.
The Gonzo Art of Ralph Steadman
The collection features illustrations that celebrate pivotal moments in Steadman’s career, including two pieces tied to his work with Thompson. There’s an animated illustration of “Dr. Gonzo,” a character from Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas,...
The Gonzo Art of Ralph Steadman
The collection features illustrations that celebrate pivotal moments in Steadman’s career, including two pieces tied to his work with Thompson. There’s an animated illustration of “Dr. Gonzo,” a character from Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas,...
- 4/21/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Factual content producer WildBear Entertainment has expanded outside of Australia for the first time, establishing the WildBear Aotearoa office in New Zealand.
Executive producer, director, and writer Craig Meade has been appointed general manager of the Dunedin-based branch and will report to WildBear Entertainment managing director Alan Erson.
Meade joins from Nhnz where, as head of production, he was responsible for its factual and documentary output, as well as relationships with the wider international television industry.
His 15 years with the company included work on a diverse range of programming, including Gem Hunt for Travel Channel, I Survived 9/11 for A&e, Megastructures for National Geographic, and A Year in the Wild: Scotland for Channel 5.
Prior to this, he helped spearhead the production of reality TV in Australia as a freelance director, writer, and producer, developing House from Hell (which inspired Big Brother) before working as a director and showrunner on several major location formats,...
Executive producer, director, and writer Craig Meade has been appointed general manager of the Dunedin-based branch and will report to WildBear Entertainment managing director Alan Erson.
Meade joins from Nhnz where, as head of production, he was responsible for its factual and documentary output, as well as relationships with the wider international television industry.
His 15 years with the company included work on a diverse range of programming, including Gem Hunt for Travel Channel, I Survived 9/11 for A&e, Megastructures for National Geographic, and A Year in the Wild: Scotland for Channel 5.
Prior to this, he helped spearhead the production of reality TV in Australia as a freelance director, writer, and producer, developing House from Hell (which inspired Big Brother) before working as a director and showrunner on several major location formats,...
- 3/29/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
New Zealand-based producer and entrepreneur Dame Julie Christie has acquired majority control of international factual program production company Nhnz. It will now be rebranded as Nhnz Worldwide.
Canada’s Blue Ant Media, its most recent owner, will retain a significant minority interest and will continue to own Nhnz’s catalogue of award-winning series and documentaries. Other deal terms were not disclosed.
Christie will become Nhnz Worldwide’s new CEO. Sam Sniderman, co-president, global content production at Blue Ant Media has joined Nhnz Worldwide’s board of directors. The company will remain headquartered in Dunedin, it was announced.
Nhnz was established in 1977 as the natural history programming unit of state-owned broadcaster Tvnz. In 1997, it was sold to Fox International Channels. In 2012, it was sold to former Fox executive David Haslingden. It was bought by Blue Ant in May 2017.
“Nhnz has achieved a great deal of success and is celebrated as one...
Canada’s Blue Ant Media, its most recent owner, will retain a significant minority interest and will continue to own Nhnz’s catalogue of award-winning series and documentaries. Other deal terms were not disclosed.
Christie will become Nhnz Worldwide’s new CEO. Sam Sniderman, co-president, global content production at Blue Ant Media has joined Nhnz Worldwide’s board of directors. The company will remain headquartered in Dunedin, it was announced.
Nhnz was established in 1977 as the natural history programming unit of state-owned broadcaster Tvnz. In 1997, it was sold to Fox International Channels. In 2012, it was sold to former Fox executive David Haslingden. It was bought by Blue Ant in May 2017.
“Nhnz has achieved a great deal of success and is celebrated as one...
- 2/26/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Despite very chaotic schedules, Gold Derby gathered four top TV showrunners recently for a Meet the Experts panel to discuss their latest projects and careers. Watch our exciting new group webchat above with Katori Hall (“P-Valley”), Aaron Guzikowski (“Raised by Wolves”), Benjamin Cavell (“The Stand”) and Susanne Bier (“The Undoing”). Click on each name above to be taken to their separate interviews during the hour-long panel.
In the chat, we ask about projects that influenced them into joining the crazy world of television and film long before it actually happened for them. For Cavell, he chooses to talk about “The Sopranos.” Hall discusses “Good Times” from the 1970s. Bier chats about an old black-and-white version of “Treasure Island.” Guzikowski mentions the original episodes of “The Twilight Zone.”
Other topics we cover in our group discussion include the process of waiting on a new project to debut for the public and critics,...
In the chat, we ask about projects that influenced them into joining the crazy world of television and film long before it actually happened for them. For Cavell, he chooses to talk about “The Sopranos.” Hall discusses “Good Times” from the 1970s. Bier chats about an old black-and-white version of “Treasure Island.” Guzikowski mentions the original episodes of “The Twilight Zone.”
Other topics we cover in our group discussion include the process of waiting on a new project to debut for the public and critics,...
- 12/23/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The director’s new fiction film will have its world premiere in the Panorama section of the German festival. A Geko Films production sold by Jour2Fête. Revealed with the mid-length feature A World Without Women in 2011, followed by Tonnerre (a fiction feature debut unveiled in competition in Locarno in 2013 and nominated for the Louis Delluc prize for Best First Film in 2014), July Tales (out of competition in Locarno in 2017) and the documentary Treasure Island (in competition in Karlovy Vary in 2018), eclectic director Guillaume Brac returns with À l’abordage, a fiction film to be unveiled in the Panorama section of the 70th Berlinale (20 February - 1 March). A new work which saw the director cast young actors from the 2020 class of the National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Paris, more specifically Éric Nantchouang, Salif Cissé, Édouard Sulpice, Asma Messaoudene and Ana Blagojevič. Written by the...
Klaus, Netflix's first original animated feature film, could show the way forward for the streaming service's family entertainment efforts.
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For a while, Netflix was the streaming service of choice for families, a purchase made easy due to Netflix creating an entire separate profile for children’s entertainment. However, that stronghold now has serious competition in the form of new streaming service challengers HBO Max, which will house Sesame Street and a slew of new original kids programming, and the more threatening Disney+, which will launch with hundreds of family-friendly properties that kids and parents alike are already familiar with. To keep up with the House of Mouse, Netflix will have to rapidly expand their children’s entertainment offerings.
That initiative starts with Netflix’s first original animated movie, Klaus. Directed by Sergio Pablos (Disney’s Treasure Island and Tarzan), Klaus is a compelling first entry and...
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For a while, Netflix was the streaming service of choice for families, a purchase made easy due to Netflix creating an entire separate profile for children’s entertainment. However, that stronghold now has serious competition in the form of new streaming service challengers HBO Max, which will house Sesame Street and a slew of new original kids programming, and the more threatening Disney+, which will launch with hundreds of family-friendly properties that kids and parents alike are already familiar with. To keep up with the House of Mouse, Netflix will have to rapidly expand their children’s entertainment offerings.
That initiative starts with Netflix’s first original animated movie, Klaus. Directed by Sergio Pablos (Disney’s Treasure Island and Tarzan), Klaus is a compelling first entry and...
- 11/6/2019
- Den of Geek
Disney has shared a new trailer for their upcoming Disney+ streaming service and it’s over 3-hours long! I don’t know if you want to spend over three hours seeing what Disney+ has to offer when it launches, but you have the option!
Disney+ also posted all of the films and TV shows coming to the streaming service on a super long Twitter thread, which I included below the trailer. As you’ll see there’s a ton of stuff that will be available that will make Disney fans happy. Gargoyles and several other classic 90s animated series are among them along with a lot of old weird films that have been pulled out of the Disney vault.
If you don’t want to watch the trailer or scroll through the Twitter feed, I shared the full list of titles for you. Check everything out below and let us...
Disney+ also posted all of the films and TV shows coming to the streaming service on a super long Twitter thread, which I included below the trailer. As you’ll see there’s a ton of stuff that will be available that will make Disney fans happy. Gargoyles and several other classic 90s animated series are among them along with a lot of old weird films that have been pulled out of the Disney vault.
If you don’t want to watch the trailer or scroll through the Twitter feed, I shared the full list of titles for you. Check everything out below and let us...
- 10/14/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures is set to produce another feature film that will be inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 1883 novel, Treasure Island. The studio has also hired two-time Oscar nominated How to Train Your Dragon filmmaker Dean DeBlois to direct it.
DeBlois will also help work on the script, which is being written by Beauty and the Beast scribe Evan Spiliotopoulos. There’s no word when the film will go into production as DeBlois is also set to direct Micronauts for Paramount Pictures and Hasbro. With Micronauts having a release date of June 4th, 2021, I imagine that movie will get made first.
Treasure Island tells the story of “young Jim Hawkins who is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for Pirate Captain Long John Silver as they seek a buried pirate treasure.” I love the story of Treasure Island and it’ll be interesting to see how this film turns out.
DeBlois will also help work on the script, which is being written by Beauty and the Beast scribe Evan Spiliotopoulos. There’s no word when the film will go into production as DeBlois is also set to direct Micronauts for Paramount Pictures and Hasbro. With Micronauts having a release date of June 4th, 2021, I imagine that movie will get made first.
Treasure Island tells the story of “young Jim Hawkins who is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for Pirate Captain Long John Silver as they seek a buried pirate treasure.” I love the story of Treasure Island and it’ll be interesting to see how this film turns out.
- 10/4/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
After three incredibly solid animated features in the ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ franchise, writer-director Dean DeBlois is finding himself with a ton of feature film offers. We already know that his next film will be “Micronauts,” marking his live-action feature debut. However, according to a new report from Deadline, he’s already lining up the gig he’ll take after that feature, an adaptation of the 1883 Robert Louis Stevenson novel, “Treasure Island.”
The story of Jim Hawkins and pirate Captain Long John Silver is coming to the big screen once again via Universal and Mandeville Films.
Continue reading ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Filmmaker Dean DeBlois To Helm New ‘Treasure Island’ Film at The Playlist.
The story of Jim Hawkins and pirate Captain Long John Silver is coming to the big screen once again via Universal and Mandeville Films.
Continue reading ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Filmmaker Dean DeBlois To Helm New ‘Treasure Island’ Film at The Playlist.
- 10/3/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Universal has found the director to captain its Treasure Island adaptation. Dean DeBlois, who has helmed every film in DreamWorks’ acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, has been tapped as the Treasure Island movie director in the first big-screen adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel since the ’90s. Dean DeBlois is the captain now of Treasure Island, according […]
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- 10/3/2019
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Universal Pictures is developing a new “Treasure Island” movie, an action-adventure inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel. Dean DeBlois will direct.
Evan Spiliotopoulos will write the script, collaborating with DeBlois on the story.
Robert Louis Stevenson first wrote “Treasure Island” back in 1881. The novel is set in the days of sailing ships and pirates and tells of the adventures of Jim Hawkins and his search for the buried treasure of an evil pirate, Captain Flint. The Robert Louis Stevenson adventure story has frequently been adapted for both the big and small screen over the years, perhaps most famously by Disney in 1950, with Robert Newton portraying a snarling Long John Silver. But the time could be ripe for a more modern take on the enduring novel.
Also Read: Evan Spiliotopoulos Tapped to Write 'GI Joe' for Paramount and AllSpark
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films will produce alongside DeBlois.
Evan Spiliotopoulos will write the script, collaborating with DeBlois on the story.
Robert Louis Stevenson first wrote “Treasure Island” back in 1881. The novel is set in the days of sailing ships and pirates and tells of the adventures of Jim Hawkins and his search for the buried treasure of an evil pirate, Captain Flint. The Robert Louis Stevenson adventure story has frequently been adapted for both the big and small screen over the years, perhaps most famously by Disney in 1950, with Robert Newton portraying a snarling Long John Silver. But the time could be ripe for a more modern take on the enduring novel.
Also Read: Evan Spiliotopoulos Tapped to Write 'GI Joe' for Paramount and AllSpark
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films will produce alongside DeBlois.
- 10/3/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
“How to Train Your Dragon” director Dean DeBlois has come on board to direct and produce “Treasure Island” for Universal Pictures and Mandeville.
The project is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel about a British boy named Jim Hawkins, who discovers a treasure map with the location of pirate treasure and joins a sailing expedition as the cabin boy to find the treasure chest. Most of the crew of the ship turn out to be pirates who stage a mutiny when the ship arrives at Treasure Island. The novel has been adapted into movies many times, starting with the 1934 version starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper.
It’s the second gig in two weeks that DeBlois has signed up for following the Sept. 23 announcement that he would direct “Micronauts” for Paramount and Hasbro. DeBlois previously directed all three “How to Train Your Dragon” films, which brought in a combined $1.64 billion in worldwide box office.
The project is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel about a British boy named Jim Hawkins, who discovers a treasure map with the location of pirate treasure and joins a sailing expedition as the cabin boy to find the treasure chest. Most of the crew of the ship turn out to be pirates who stage a mutiny when the ship arrives at Treasure Island. The novel has been adapted into movies many times, starting with the 1934 version starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper.
It’s the second gig in two weeks that DeBlois has signed up for following the Sept. 23 announcement that he would direct “Micronauts” for Paramount and Hasbro. DeBlois previously directed all three “How to Train Your Dragon” films, which brought in a combined $1.64 billion in worldwide box office.
- 10/2/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
‘Treasure Island’: Dean DeBlois Set To Direct Take On Classic Novel For Universal & Mandeville Films
Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Universal Pictures and Mandeville Films are bringing a new feature adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel Treasure Island to the big screen with two-time Oscar nominated How to Train Your Dragon filmmaker Dean DeBlois directing.
Beauty and the Beast scribe Evan Spiliotopoulos will write the script, collaborating with DeBlois on the story. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films will produce via their Universal deal alongside DeBlois. It was recently announced that Paramount/Hasbro’s Micronauts would rep DeBlois’ first live-action feature directorial. With that pic dated for June 4, 2021, the thinking is that Micronauts will likely go first given that Treasure Island is in early development.
Treasure Island tells the story of young Jim Hawkins who is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for Pirate Captain Long John Silver as they seek a buried pirate treasure. The three notable...
Beauty and the Beast scribe Evan Spiliotopoulos will write the script, collaborating with DeBlois on the story. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films will produce via their Universal deal alongside DeBlois. It was recently announced that Paramount/Hasbro’s Micronauts would rep DeBlois’ first live-action feature directorial. With that pic dated for June 4, 2021, the thinking is that Micronauts will likely go first given that Treasure Island is in early development.
Treasure Island tells the story of young Jim Hawkins who is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for Pirate Captain Long John Silver as they seek a buried pirate treasure. The three notable...
- 10/2/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures is developing Treasure Island, an action-adventure inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, with Dean DeBlois set to direct.
Evan Spiliotopoulos (Beauty and the Beast) will write the script, with DeBlois collaborating on the story. Stevenson wrote Treasure Island in 1881 and set the tale amid sailing ships and pirates and the search for buried treasure.
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films (Beauty and the Beast, Wonder) will produce the project alongside DeBlois, whose credits include DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and the upcoming Micronauts.
Executive vp Alex Young will oversee the project for Mandeville, while ...
Evan Spiliotopoulos (Beauty and the Beast) will write the script, with DeBlois collaborating on the story. Stevenson wrote Treasure Island in 1881 and set the tale amid sailing ships and pirates and the search for buried treasure.
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films (Beauty and the Beast, Wonder) will produce the project alongside DeBlois, whose credits include DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and the upcoming Micronauts.
Executive vp Alex Young will oversee the project for Mandeville, while ...
- 10/2/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Universal Pictures is developing Treasure Island, an action-adventure inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, with Dean DeBlois set to direct.
Evan Spiliotopoulos (Beauty and the Beast) will write the script, with DeBlois collaborating on the story. Stevenson wrote Treasure Island in 1881 and set the tale amid sailing ships and pirates and the search for buried treasure.
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films (Beauty and the Beast, Wonder) will produce the project alongside DeBlois, whose credits include DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and the upcoming Micronauts.
Executive vp Alex Young will oversee the project for Mandeville, while ...
Evan Spiliotopoulos (Beauty and the Beast) will write the script, with DeBlois collaborating on the story. Stevenson wrote Treasure Island in 1881 and set the tale amid sailing ships and pirates and the search for buried treasure.
Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville Films (Beauty and the Beast, Wonder) will produce the project alongside DeBlois, whose credits include DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and the upcoming Micronauts.
Executive vp Alex Young will oversee the project for Mandeville, while ...
- 10/2/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney’s trend for remaking their own animated classics in live-action – or at least, with CGI animation – has focused on more recent movies of late, with both 1992’s Aladdin and 1994’s The Lion King getting reboots this year. So, it’s not surprising that the 2020s will see them moving forward with remakes of films originally released in the 2000s.
Sources close to We Got This Covered – the same ones who told us Aladdin was getting a sequel, which has since been confirmed – have informed us that 2009’s The Princess and the Frog is another property that the Mouse House is looking to give a new coat of paint. We’ve previously brought you the news that new versions of Robin Hood, Treasure Island, Sword in the Stone and many more are also being worked on and at this point, it seems Disney’s entire animated history is up for grabs.
Sources close to We Got This Covered – the same ones who told us Aladdin was getting a sequel, which has since been confirmed – have informed us that 2009’s The Princess and the Frog is another property that the Mouse House is looking to give a new coat of paint. We’ve previously brought you the news that new versions of Robin Hood, Treasure Island, Sword in the Stone and many more are also being worked on and at this point, it seems Disney’s entire animated history is up for grabs.
- 9/8/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Mark Harrison May 23, 2019
2002's Treasure Planet was a passion project for Aladdin directors John Musker and Ron Clements.
Writer-directors John Musker and Ron Clements have a hell of a track record at Disney. As key figures in the studio’s animation renaissance in the 1990s, they brought The Little Mermaid, Aladdin (the original one), and Hercules to the screen before the House of Mouse finally gave them a crack at their pet project – Treasure Planet, an outer-space adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island.
Featuring the voice talents of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David Hyde Pierce, and Emma Thompson, the 2002 film reimagines Jim Hawkins as the tearaway teenage son of a single mother who obtains a digital treasure map from dying pirate Billy Bones. Fascinated by stories of the fabled Treasure Planet since childhood, Jim jumps at the chance to leave his backwater homeworld and join an outer-space voyage...
2002's Treasure Planet was a passion project for Aladdin directors John Musker and Ron Clements.
Writer-directors John Musker and Ron Clements have a hell of a track record at Disney. As key figures in the studio’s animation renaissance in the 1990s, they brought The Little Mermaid, Aladdin (the original one), and Hercules to the screen before the House of Mouse finally gave them a crack at their pet project – Treasure Planet, an outer-space adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island.
Featuring the voice talents of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David Hyde Pierce, and Emma Thompson, the 2002 film reimagines Jim Hawkins as the tearaway teenage son of a single mother who obtains a digital treasure map from dying pirate Billy Bones. Fascinated by stories of the fabled Treasure Planet since childhood, Jim jumps at the chance to leave his backwater homeworld and join an outer-space voyage...
- 5/23/2019
- Den of Geek
(L-r) Ashley Pharoah, Ahmed Sylla and Simon Crawford Collins.
The Seven Network and three European public broadcasters have commissioned a big budgeted, eight-part re-imagining of the Jules Verne classic Around the World in 80 Days.
A co-production between Seven West Media’s London-based Slim Film + Television and Paris-based Federation Entertainment, the series will be filmed around the world, budgeted at about €3 million ($4.7 million) per episode.
A leading British actor yet to be announced will play Phileas Fogg, a rich but solitary gentleman who sets off in 1872 to circumnavigate the world in 80 days to win a £20,000 bet with fellow members of the Reform Club.
French actor Ahmed Sylla will play Passepartout, his valet who accompanies him on the adventure of a lifetime. The lead female role, newspaper reporter Abigail Fix, who joins the travellers in an attempt to make her mark in a man’s world and to emerge from...
The Seven Network and three European public broadcasters have commissioned a big budgeted, eight-part re-imagining of the Jules Verne classic Around the World in 80 Days.
A co-production between Seven West Media’s London-based Slim Film + Television and Paris-based Federation Entertainment, the series will be filmed around the world, budgeted at about €3 million ($4.7 million) per episode.
A leading British actor yet to be announced will play Phileas Fogg, a rich but solitary gentleman who sets off in 1872 to circumnavigate the world in 80 days to win a £20,000 bet with fellow members of the Reform Club.
French actor Ahmed Sylla will play Passepartout, his valet who accompanies him on the adventure of a lifetime. The lead female role, newspaper reporter Abigail Fix, who joins the travellers in an attempt to make her mark in a man’s world and to emerge from...
- 3/27/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Mark Bramble, the Tony Award-nominated librettist of Broadway’s hit musicals 42nd Street and Barnum, died Wednesday at a Baltimore hospital of complications related to cardiovascular hypertension. He was 68.
His death was announced by his longtime business manager and friend Richard Koenigsberg.
In addition to writing books for musicals, Bramble, a Maryland native, was a producer and director. He was Tony-nominated for his direction of the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street, and though he lost to The Producers‘ Susan Stroman, 42nd Street won that year for best musical revival.
Bramble began his theatrical career in 1971 as an apprentice in the office of famed producer David Merrick. By 1980 he was a recognized Broadway presence in his own right as the librettist of Barnum, a musical about showman P.T. Barnum with songs by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. The show brought Bramble a Tony nomination, as it did for its featured actress: Glenn Close.
His death was announced by his longtime business manager and friend Richard Koenigsberg.
In addition to writing books for musicals, Bramble, a Maryland native, was a producer and director. He was Tony-nominated for his direction of the 2001 Broadway revival of 42nd Street, and though he lost to The Producers‘ Susan Stroman, 42nd Street won that year for best musical revival.
Bramble began his theatrical career in 1971 as an apprentice in the office of famed producer David Merrick. By 1980 he was a recognized Broadway presence in his own right as the librettist of Barnum, a musical about showman P.T. Barnum with songs by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. The show brought Bramble a Tony nomination, as it did for its featured actress: Glenn Close.
- 2/21/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures is developing Kyle Starks’ graphic novel “Kill Them All” and has set the action project up with “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” producers Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec.
The story, first published in 2015, centers on a betrayed murderess seeking revenge who partners up with a hard drinking former cop wants his job back. They have to fight their way through 15 floors of criminals, assassins, drug lords, murderers, and accountants in a Miami high rise. Elizabeth Raposo and Jon Gonda will oversee the project for Paramount.
James Coyne has been hired by Paramount to adapt “Kill Them All.” The project reunites Coyne with the studio, where he sold his action sci-fi pitch “Cascade.” Coyne previously worked on “Treasure Island” and “Sherlock Holmes 3” for Warner Bros.
Paramount has spy thriller “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” starring Michael B. Jordan set to release on Sept. 18, 2020. Akiva Goldsman is a producer of “Without Remorse” with Jordan,...
The story, first published in 2015, centers on a betrayed murderess seeking revenge who partners up with a hard drinking former cop wants his job back. They have to fight their way through 15 floors of criminals, assassins, drug lords, murderers, and accountants in a Miami high rise. Elizabeth Raposo and Jon Gonda will oversee the project for Paramount.
James Coyne has been hired by Paramount to adapt “Kill Them All.” The project reunites Coyne with the studio, where he sold his action sci-fi pitch “Cascade.” Coyne previously worked on “Treasure Island” and “Sherlock Holmes 3” for Warner Bros.
Paramount has spy thriller “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” starring Michael B. Jordan set to release on Sept. 18, 2020. Akiva Goldsman is a producer of “Without Remorse” with Jordan,...
- 2/11/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Though long embraced by parents as family-friendly safe zones, Disney’s live action films were just as often called out for their squeaky clean posturing and regressive world views.
Fair enough – but as Noah Cross growled, “Politicians, ugly buildings and whores all get respectable if they last long enough” – and a good number of those mild-mannered entertainments, while not exactly ready for the arthouse, are at least worthy of a second look.
Disney Movie Club has released some of those Baby Boomer perennials in sterling Blu ray transfers – unfortunately available to club members only. Here’s part one in a rundown of the more tantalizing items.
Treasure Island, Davy Crockett,
Old Yeller, Pollyanna
Blu ray
Disney Movie Club
1950, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57, ‘60 / 1. 33:1, 1.85:1 / 96, 93, 81, 83, 134 Min.
Starring Robert Newton, Dorothy McGuire, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker
Cinematography by Freddie Young, Charles P. Boyle, Russell Harlan
Directed by Byron Haskin, Robert Stevenson, David Swift
Treasure Island – 1950
Thanks...
Fair enough – but as Noah Cross growled, “Politicians, ugly buildings and whores all get respectable if they last long enough” – and a good number of those mild-mannered entertainments, while not exactly ready for the arthouse, are at least worthy of a second look.
Disney Movie Club has released some of those Baby Boomer perennials in sterling Blu ray transfers – unfortunately available to club members only. Here’s part one in a rundown of the more tantalizing items.
Treasure Island, Davy Crockett,
Old Yeller, Pollyanna
Blu ray
Disney Movie Club
1950, ‘55, ‘56, ‘57, ‘60 / 1. 33:1, 1.85:1 / 96, 93, 81, 83, 134 Min.
Starring Robert Newton, Dorothy McGuire, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker
Cinematography by Freddie Young, Charles P. Boyle, Russell Harlan
Directed by Byron Haskin, Robert Stevenson, David Swift
Treasure Island – 1950
Thanks...
- 12/25/2018
- by Charlie Largent
- Trailers from Hell
The Walt Disney Company’s legacy is built upon it beloved animated characters and the films they star in. This is a look at how and why Walt Disney decided to start making live-action films in the 1950’s.
Disney is traditionally known as a creator of animated films. However, the studio has found a lot of success these days adapting some of its best-loved cartoons into live-action feature films. But live-action Disney films are not a new development. In fact, the company has been making them for almost 70 years, starting with 1950’s Treasure Island.
Walt Disney’s company had its first major success with the 1928 short film, Steamboat Willie, which featured the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. Today Mickey Mouse is widely seen as Disney’s most influential contribution to animation because of the iconic style of animation and the character’s lovable qualities. But the truth was Disney had...
Disney is traditionally known as a creator of animated films. However, the studio has found a lot of success these days adapting some of its best-loved cartoons into live-action feature films. But live-action Disney films are not a new development. In fact, the company has been making them for almost 70 years, starting with 1950’s Treasure Island.
Walt Disney’s company had its first major success with the 1928 short film, Steamboat Willie, which featured the first appearance of Mickey Mouse. Today Mickey Mouse is widely seen as Disney’s most influential contribution to animation because of the iconic style of animation and the character’s lovable qualities. But the truth was Disney had...
- 12/5/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Legendary French film magazine Cahiers du Cinéma has released its official list of the 10 best films of 2018, and per usual it’s a surprising mix of American films and international favorites. The group chooses from films released over the last 12 months in France, which is why Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” and Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” are included despite appearing on U.S. critics’ lists in 2017.
Topping the 2018 Cahiers du Cinéma top 10 is “The Wild Boys,” from writer-director Bertrand Mandico. The film is Mandico’s feature directorial debut and centers around five young boys — all played by women — who band together to overthrow their repressive captain aboard a haunted sailboat. Bruno Dumont’s four-part limited series “Coincoin and the Extra-Humans” landed in the number two position. Cahiers du Cinéma has blurred the line between film and television in the past, naming David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return...
Topping the 2018 Cahiers du Cinéma top 10 is “The Wild Boys,” from writer-director Bertrand Mandico. The film is Mandico’s feature directorial debut and centers around five young boys — all played by women — who band together to overthrow their repressive captain aboard a haunted sailboat. Bruno Dumont’s four-part limited series “Coincoin and the Extra-Humans” landed in the number two position. Cahiers du Cinéma has blurred the line between film and television in the past, naming David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks: The Return...
- 12/3/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
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