I like to think of it as the swiss family robinson but in outer space. Swiss family treehouse magic kingdom walt disney world. Its easy to see the familyfriendly comedy potential in a remake of swiss family robinson, disneys 1960 film about a family forced to make a new life for themselves on. My father had a leatherbound, illustrated edition that intrigued and delighted me. Their ship, however, is beset by pirates, and while the family is trapped below decks, the rest of the crew abandons ship near the dangerous reefs. May 28, 2014 johann david wyss wrote the novel the swiss family robinson, which was first published in 1812. Revolving around a pacifist father who shuttles his family to sea in order to avoid napoleonic conflicts, the story sees the family marooned on a. July 27, 2012 july 26, 2012 elisabeth gattullo marrocolla. With jane seymour, david carradine, james keach, john asher. Together with his three oldest sons bartholomew, kilburn, holt. In june 2005 it was reported that jonathan mostow would direct the remake, and david hoberman and todd lieberman would produce. Allen was still able to use the robinson surname in lis but no tiein or whatever to swiss family robinson was allowed. Audiences agreed, making swiss family robinson one of the most popular films walt disney ever. Adjusted for inflation, its sold more tickets than avengers.
It is hard to top the high adventure of the original movie. There were amazing adventure contained within its pages the shipwreck. Everything you need to know about swiss family robinson 1960. It is a pretty well done remake about the robinson family stranded on an island. Rachel is currently in various stages of development andor production of five different feature films including a moment of silence, edge of eternity, hot bikini beans and a modernday remake of swiss family robinson. Today i decided i was going to give the modern remake another shot, since i so flippantly dismissed it before. Richard thomas stars in this amazing tale of a family looking for adventure only to find themselves marooned on a deserted island. Stormtossedwreckeddesertedsupperwe make swimmingbelts for the childrenan anxious nightthe gale moderateswe examine our cargojack introduces two new acquaintanceshow shall we get on shore. Move over mighty ducks, these 10 disney movies need a reboot. Swiss family robinson remake wdwmagic unofficial walt. According to todays variety, mandeville, who are producing the forthcoming tim allen remake of the shaggy dog, will start production on swiss family robinson soon for a.
Shake up your family s screen time and introduce your kids to one or all of these fun, family friendly classic films. Lost in space is an american science fiction television series, created and produced by irwin allen, which originally aired between 1965 and 1968. This spectacular screen version of the literary classic swiss family robinson is full of breathtaking south seas scenery, hundreds of exotic animals, and treacherous pirates. With gareth howells, kieren hutchison, junior chile, margo gunn. Filmed in breathtaking widescreen panavision, swiss family robinson was the most expensive disney movie ever filmed up until that time, but as walt said, such a great story as the swiss family robinson deserves every penny we spent on it.
Bruce caitlyn jenner starring in the father role in a remake of swiss family robinson. Kevin james to lead new swiss family robinsoninspired adventure. Johann david wyss wrote the novel the swiss family robinson. But by 2005, disney seemed to think the swiss family robinson was due for a redo, and announced intentions to remake it. The swiss family robinson johann david wyss 1743 1818 and johann rudolf wyss 1782 1830 cut off from the comforts and companionship of other humans, they use a familiarity with natural history and biology to find the resources and build the tools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, and turn an immense hollow tree into a. The swiss family robinson, by johann david wyssa project. Kevin james to star in swiss family robinsoninspired film. Lost in space is sort of an updated version of sfr. Disney adapting big screen versions of the swiss family.
Thomas mitchell is topbilled as the patriarch of the robinson family, who, as in the book, are shipwrecked on a tropical island and compelled to bring the edicts and values of civilization to their tiny patch of the world. The original show was adapted from a series of comic books, inspired by johann david wysss 1812 adventure story swiss family robinson, about a family. Revolving around a pacifist father who shuttles his family to sea in order to avoid napoleonic conflicts, the story sees the family marooned on a remote island after a storm ends its voyage. Steve carell to star in disneys brooklyn family robinson. It was the second feature film based on the 1812 novel the swiss family robinson by johann david wyss, a previous adaptation having been released by rko pictures in 1940. A movie sure to thrill even youngest in the audience.
Throw in family values, drama, adventure, mystery and humor and you have one of the best family shows ever made. Spoilers ahead for lost in space season 2 now that lost in space season 2 is on netflix, fans are naturally eager to know if lost in space season 3 will happen. Kevin james to star in swiss family robinsoninspired film for sony. Mar 02, 2018 the real swiss family robinson treehouse in tobago treehouses have been loved by children and adults all over the world for centuries, but few were able to capture the imagination of the public like the multicabin shelter with running water, a primitive refrigerator, and even a pipe organ from the 1960 film swiss family robinson. Even the swiss family robinson borrowed a little from a novel that preceded it by a century, daniel defoes robinson crusoe, which is another way of noting that western civilization is. The swiss family robinson the complete series was released on dvd by morningstar entertainment on 20 march 2007 in a 4disc set. The swiss family robinson is a tale of shipwreck and adventure that begins when a family aboard a ship is caught in a storm and driven aground on a reef.
Dec, 2004 disney and mandeville films are moving forward on two new flicks, a remake of the swiss family robinson and the ridetofilm adaptation of the classic jungle cruise attraction according to today. The new swiss family robinson starring jane seymour, james keach and david carradine. The new swiss family robinson 1998 when angelino jack robinson gets a new job in australia, he decides to take his wife ann, sons shane and todd and daughter elisabeth lizzy by sailing yacht from hong kong to syndney. The beloved adventure novel by johann david wyss springs to vivid life in this wellmounted adaptation. Though it oddly hasnt had the same staying power of other 60sera disney films, the idea of swiss family robinson is such that a filmmaker with the right budget. Swiss family robinson 1960 in this family film, the robinson clan mother dorothy mcguire, father john mills and their three sons, fritz, ernst and francis flee the reign of napoleon to.
Adventures of a shipwrecked swiss family who must band together to survive the perils encountered on a tropical island. The age ratings are based on recommendations from common sense media. Swiss family robinson 1940 directed by edward ludwig. The real swiss family robinson treehouse in tobago treehouses have been loved by children and adults all over the world for centuries, but few were able to capture the imagination of the public like the multicabin shelter with running water, a primitive refrigerator, and even a pipe organ from the 1960 film swiss family robinson. Swiss family robinson is a 1960 american adventure film starring john mills, dorothy mcguire, james macarthur, janet munro, tommy kirk, and kevin corcoran in a tale of a shipwrecked family building an island home. Steve carell will headline disneys brooklyn family robinson. On december 12, 2004, variety announced that a liveaction remake of swiss family robinson was in development at walt disney pictures, with mandeville films coproducing the film. Bill paxton dreams of remaking swiss family robinson. Sarasota bill paxton wants to remake swiss family robinson. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they skillfully overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a civilized community. Apr, 2018 the 1960s show took inspiration from the 1812 novel the swiss family robinson, starting off as a comic series called space family robinson before being adapted for television. Not following the storyline exactly it still brings fun and adventure safe for the entire family to watch.
Watch the trailer for the liveaction disney remake of petes dragon. At least its predecessor at disneyland anaheim was converted to a tarzan theme. Soon to be a major motion picture from disney, this beloved classic is published here in its authoritative original english version. One special feature on the discs is a splitscreen demonstration of the enhancement. Jul 30, 2014 but by 2005, disney seemed to think the swiss family robinson was due for a redo, and announced intentions to remake it. Even though i am not a big fan of remake movies the origional swiss family robinson was always a favorite this is a great one. The films writer jonathan mostow last wrote house at the end of the street and the megas. The dvds are region 1, ntsc format, digitally enhanced and colourcorrected. Nov 12, 2007 the adventures of swiss family robinson 1998 episode 1survival duration. My family just watched walt disney s 1960 version on dvd which contains 20 minutes of excerpts from this film. The series follows the adventures of the robinsons, a pioneering family of space colonists who struggle. Jan 08, 1999 remake of a classic was rough going for seymour allan johnson, tribune staff writer chicago tribune abc s the new swiss family robinson gives jane seymour flashbacks. It includes interviews with the cast and crew like kevin corcoran, tommy kirk and james macarthur. When angelino jack robinson gets a new job in australia, he decides to take his wife ann, sons shane and todd and daughter elisabeth lizzy by sailing yacht from hong kong to syndney.
According to variety, disneybased mandeville films has lined up a slate of new pics under its deal including a remake of swiss family robinson to go. Disney does a fairly decent job with remakes of their films, but i dont think this one needs a remake or update. I bought this movie because bonnie wright harry potter fame was in it. Swiss family robinson posted by funky tide 8 on 112119 at 9. I hope when they release swiss family robinson, theyll put the 1940 version of swiss family robinson on it as well. Dont laugh, the above absurdities and worse are no doubt. Although theres no bloodshed, the violence looks real as the robinsons do battle with a wide array of animals sharks, tigers, snakes, etc. There was some rumblings of a remake starting around december 2004 which have persisted to this day but so far, no official announcements or casting calls, though will smith has been tied to some of these rumors. A special look at the classic live action walt disney film. The new swiss family robinson is a 1998 american adventure film directed by stewart raffill.
The news of a remake starts my blood pressure to pounding angrily, as the original swiss family robinson is one of my top 5 movies of all time, and the mk treehouse is an overlooked gem of an attraction. The series was inspired by the 1812 novel the swiss family robinson and a comic book published by gold key comics titled space family robinson. The film is based on the swiss family robinson and stars jane. Swiss family robinson created in 1984 by tom snyder productions for the apple ii and commodore 64, published under the windham classics label. The film was directed by ken annakin and shot in tobago and pinewood studios. It does have some violence in it as it contains piracy.
The player takes the role of fritz, the eldest brother. Seymour became sick last week while filming a remake of the movie swiss family robinson in puerto rico. On december 12, 2004, variety announced that a liveaction remake of swiss family robinson was in development at walt disney. Truer adaptation of johann wyss book and much darker than the later disney version. Aug 29, 2014 swiss family robinson 1940 i havent actually seen this entire movie. The first thing you think when you visit this attraction is why. Jul, 2005 the new swiss family robinson is yet another remake of the popular novel by johann david wyss about a family shipwrecked on an island, forced to use their wits and ingenuity as they struggle. The new swiss family robinson 1998 rotten tomatoes. In the early 1800s, the robinson family, father, mother and sons fritz, ernst and francis, flee napoleons influence in switzerland to settle a new colony in new guinea. Next you wonder why they also built it at disneyland paris and tokyo. According to disney bought the rights and all known copies from rko of this original to prevent comparisons with his remake. Jacob is raised by pirates, and the family gets out of the boat and on to land, salvaging as much as they can.
How does netflixs lost in space compare to the original. David robinson is being shipped off to a penal colony. This movie is a dream for anyone who likes mansplaining, hates militant feminism, and and wishes the american humane society had no sayso over the treatment of animals in the making of movies. Kevin james won our hearts as the lovable schlub at the center of the sitcom the king of queens. The real swiss family robinson treehouse in tobago the. Everything you need to know about swiss family robinson movie. According to the hollywood reporter, the walt disney co.
Jacks planwe adopt itthe use of a leverour tugboat completedanother night on the wreckwe collect the cargoand embark. Oscarwinning actor mitchell plays the swiss watchmaker who decides to move his family to australia only to be marooned on a tropical island. Apr 11, 2018 even the swiss family robinson borrowed a little from a novel that preceded it by a century, daniel defoes robinson crusoe, which is another way of noting that western civilization. A look at the swiss family robinson behindthescenes crew and production team. I have very fond memories of reading the swiss family robinson when i was a child.
A storm strikes the ship and the family save for one son, jacob are trapped below deck. When angelino jack robinson gets a new job in australia. The swiss family robinson by johann wyss tells the tale of a family stranded on a tropical island near new guinea, and how they work together to survive. Disney and mandeville films are moving forward on two new flicks, a remake of the swiss family robinson and the ridetofilm adaptation of the classic jungle cruise attraction. Swiss family robinson 1960, being shipwrecked on a blu. This swiss family robinson tv series is the best ever and there will never be another that compares.
Jun 29, 20 the new swiss family robinson starring jane seymour, james keach and david carradine. Tale of a shipwreck, the swiss family robinson must struggle to forge a new life on their deserted island away from civilisation. Lost in space is adrift in that vast area between shows. But nearly ten years later, this project has transformed into a modern. Remake of a classic was rough going for seymour chicago tribune. In the 1960s walt disney remade swiss family robinson, the disney studios bought up the rights to the 1940 version produced and distributed by rko, then walt disney confiscated all known prints of rko radio pictures version so there wouldnt be comparisons to the disney remake.
Next to 20,000 leagues, i would say that this is one of disneys best live action movies of the time. Having no means of provision or shelter they struggled to survive against pirates, natives, wild animals and mother nature. Fox jane seymours recent illness has been diagnosed as a case of swamp fever. The adventures of swiss family robinson tv series 1998. Parents need to know that swiss family robinson is a 1960 disney movie in which an 18thcentury family on a boat bound for new guinea shipwreck on a deserted island. This heroic tale chronicles the courageous exploits of the robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Possible disney live action films, 2011 bluray releases. Swiss family robinson is a 1960 feature film starring john mills, dorothy mcguire, and sessue hayakawa in a tale of a shipwrecked family building an island home.
This is a good movie as it shows the value of family devotion. I do not own anything this is for fan purposes only. My family just watched walt disneys 1960 version on dvd which contains 20 minutes of excerpts from this film. The special effects are very impressive for this 1940 forgotten gem. The swiss family treehouse is based on the 1960 live action disney feature film swiss family robinson. Kevin james to lead new swiss family robinsoninspired. The science fiction family drama is based on the original series of the same name, created by irwin allen, which in turn was loosely based on the iconic 19th century novel the swiss family robinson. Apr 10, 2018 the robinson family, plus one chicken, are aboard a spaceship seeking a new life on another world, when they crashland on an icy, forbidding planet. The story chronicled a swiss family who is shipwrecked on a deserted island while attempting to. But i would love to see it remade updated for the 21 century yes. Since 2004, there has been talk about a remake from disney, but it has yet. James keach and jane seymour, husband and wife in real life, are teamed in this directtocable update of johann david wyss classic.
A solid, exciting adventure film, edward ludwigs swiss family robinson combines measured thrills and compelling character beats. Even though i am not a big fan of remake movies the origional swiss family robinson was always a. The actordirector broke the news friday while speaking to digital filmmaking students at ringling college of art and design. Johann wyss originally wrote the swiss family robinson in 1812 with his four sons as they made up their own robinson crusoe adventures. Familyfriendly flicks by decade metrofamily magazine. One of the worlds bestloved stories of shipwreck and survival, the swiss family robinson portrays a familys struggle to create a new life for themselves on a. Johan david wyss novel swiss family robinson had been in print for nearly fifty years before the first film version was made by rko in 1940. Swiss family robinson 1940 i havent actually seen this entire movie. Oct 22, 2019 back in 1960, disneys adaptation of swiss family robinson was a massive success at the box office. Brooklyn family robinson reteams carell with disney, as he stars in the studios family movie alexander and terrible, horrible, no good very bad day, which is due to open oct. With liam cunningham, brana bajic, roger allam, jesse spencer.
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