The Legends of Treasure Island
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The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon
from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes.
The series was loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson
's original story "Treasure Island
". Featuring a mysterious and dark storyline, it incorporates magic and many new characters. It was broadcast in the UK
and in other countries throughout Europe
and Latin America
and was also aired in Australia
. The programme was a FilmFair
production for Central Independent Television
, The Legends of Treasure Island, is owned by ITV PLC
.
cartoons and movies, featured the main characters as animals:
Jim Hawkins: Dog
Ben Gunn: Dog
Long John Silver: Fox
Dr. Livesey: Dog
Captain Smollett: Dog
Squire Trelawney: Pigeon
Pew: Rat
Jane: One of the exclusive characters for this Treasure Island incarnation. Jane is an anthropomorphic vixen
(but there are still some who consider her to be a cat) that was kidnapped by Silver and since her parents did not want her back she got stuck with him, already on the first episode she turn sides and teams up with Jim, to whom she appears to have feelings for as the series progressed.
Subsidiary recurring characters included the pirates Morgan (a hog), Nebbich (a hyena
), and Rat (who was, ostensibly enough, a rat). These characters featured mainly in the first season and only made minor appearances at the beginning of the second before disappearing altogether. Other minor pirates seen during series 1 included a weasel and a rabbit among others.
Season Two:
2,6
Cartoon
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works...
from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes.
The series was loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde....
's original story "Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the...
". Featuring a mysterious and dark storyline, it incorporates magic and many new characters. It was broadcast in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and in other countries throughout Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
and was also aired in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The programme was a FilmFair
FilmFair
FilmFair was a British production company and animation studio that produced stop motion children's television series and animated cartoons from the late 1960s until the mid-1990s...
production for Central Independent Television
Central Independent Television
Central Independent Television, more commonly known as Central is the Independent Television contractor for the Midlands, created following the restructuring of ATV and commencing broadcast on 1 January 1982. The station is owned and operated by ITV plc, under the licensee of ITV Broadcasting...
, The Legends of Treasure Island, is owned by ITV PLC
ITV plc
ITV plc is a British media company that operates 12 of the 15 regional television broadcasters that make up the ITV Network, the oldest and largest commercial terrestrial television network in the United Kingdom...
.
Characters
This cartoon, unlike other Treasure IslandTreasure Island
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the...
cartoons and movies, featured the main characters as animals:
Jim Hawkins: Dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
Ben Gunn: Dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
Long John Silver: Fox
Fox
Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids , characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail .Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to...
Dr. Livesey: Dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
Captain Smollett: Dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
Squire Trelawney: Pigeon
Pew: Rat
Rat
Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents of the superfamily Muroidea. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, the most important of which to humans are the black rat, Rattus rattus, and the brown rat, Rattus norvegicus...
Jane: One of the exclusive characters for this Treasure Island incarnation. Jane is an anthropomorphic vixen
Vixen
A vixen is a female fox.Vixen may also refer to:-In the military:*HMS Vixen, various British Royal Navy ships*USS Vixen, various ships in the US Navy*Vickers Vixen, a biplane produced in small numbers in the 1920s...
(but there are still some who consider her to be a cat) that was kidnapped by Silver and since her parents did not want her back she got stuck with him, already on the first episode she turn sides and teams up with Jim, to whom she appears to have feelings for as the series progressed.
Subsidiary recurring characters included the pirates Morgan (a hog), Nebbich (a hyena
Hyena
Hyenas or Hyaenas are the animals of the family Hyaenidae of suborder feliforms of the Carnivora. It is the fourth smallest biological family in the Carnivora , and one of the smallest in the mammalia...
), and Rat (who was, ostensibly enough, a rat). These characters featured mainly in the first season and only made minor appearances at the beginning of the second before disappearing altogether. Other minor pirates seen during series 1 included a weasel and a rabbit among others.
Series 1
- Dawn French (Jim Hawkins)
- Juliet StevensonJuliet StevensonJuliet Anne Virginia Stevenson, CBE is an English actor of stage and screen.- Early life :Stevenson was born in Kelvedon, Essex, England, the daughter of Virginia Ruth , a teacher, and Michael Guy Stevenson, an army officer. Stevenson's father was in the army and was posted to a new place every...
(Jane) - Richard E Grant (Long John Silver)
- Robert PowellRobert PowellRobert Powell is an English television and film actor, probably most famous for his title role in Jesus of Nazareth and as the fictional secret agent Richard Hannay...
(Dr Livesey) - Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieJames Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE , better known as Hugh Laurie , is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director...
(Squire Trelawney) - Chris BarrieChris BarrieChris Barrie is a British actor. He first achieved success as a vocal impressionist, notably in the ITV sketch show Spitting Image...
(Captain Smollett / Ben Gunn) - Rob RackstrawRob RackstrawRobert "Rob" Rackstraw is a British voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his various voices in the television series Bob the Builder, mainly the scarecrow Spud. He has an extensive voice over career over 15 years long and is considered to be one of the UK's leading male voice actors...
(Pew) [uncredited] - Gary Martin (Merman Prince (ep 7), Additional Voices)
- Carla MendonçaCarla MendonçaCarla Mendonça is an English actress. She has a degree in Theatre Studies and Dramatic Art from the University of Warwick...
(Additional Voices)
Series 2
- John HaslerJohn HaslerJohn Hasler is an English actor notable for his appearance as T-Shirt in the T-Bag series from 1985–1992. Hasler was the only T-Bag character to remain with the series for its whole television airing; starting the show as a young boy and leaving as a teenager.He has also appeared in Renford...
(Jim Hawkins) - Hugh LaurieHugh LaurieJames Hugh Calum Laurie, OBE , better known as Hugh Laurie , is an English actor, voice artist, comedian, writer, musician, recording artist, and director...
(Squire Trelawney) - Chris BarrieChris BarrieChris Barrie is a British actor. He first achieved success as a vocal impressionist, notably in the ITV sketch show Spitting Image...
(Captain Smollett / Ben Gunn) - Rob BrydonRob BrydonRob Brydon is a BAFTA-nominated Welsh actor, comedian, radio and television presenter, singer and impressionist...
(Long John Silver) - Rob RackstrawRob RackstrawRobert "Rob" Rackstraw is a British voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his various voices in the television series Bob the Builder, mainly the scarecrow Spud. He has an extensive voice over career over 15 years long and is considered to be one of the UK's leading male voice actors...
(Pew) [uncredited] - Carla MendonçaCarla MendonçaCarla Mendonça is an English actress. She has a degree in Theatre Studies and Dramatic Art from the University of Warwick...
- William Maxwell
- David Holt
- Leslie Randall
- Shona Morris
- Issy Van RandwyckIssy Van RandwyckIssy van Randwyck is an English singer and actress of Dutch descent. She is a former member of British comedy singing group and satirical cabaret act Fascinating Aida, she has since acted on stage and television.-Biography:...
- Jimmy HibbertJimmy HibbertJames "Jimmy" Hibbert is an English television writer and voice actor best known for his work for Cosgrove Hall.He was brought up and educated at Leighton Park School and in Henley-on-Thames and later studied at the University of Manchester achieving a BA in drama...
[uncredited]
Episode list
Season One:- The Quest Begins - first broadcast: 10 September 1993
- Memories Are Made Of This - first broadcast: 17 September 1993
- The Watch Tower - first broadcast: 24 September 1993
- Now You See Me - first broadcast: 1 October 1993
- Flint's Return - first broadcast: 8 October 1993
- The Cave Of Babel - first broadcast: 15 October 1993
- The Labyrinth - first broadcast: 22 October 1993
- The Merman Prince - first broadcast: 29 October 1993
- The Fountain Of Truth - first broadcast: 5 November 1993
- The Pool Of Prophecy - first broadcast: 12 November 1993
- Return To Sender - first broadcast: 19 November 1993
- Tails We Win - first broadcast: 26 November 1993
- The Beginning Of The End - first broadcast: 3 December 1993
Season Two:
- Consequence - first broadcast: 4 April 1995
- Reunion - first broadcast: 11 April 1995 (NOTE: This episode was the fourth episode and was aired out of order)
- Silver In The Island's Underworld - first broadcast: 18 April 1995
- Silver's Bond - first broadcast: 25 April 1995
- Emily - first broadcast: 2 May 1995
- Forest Of Darkness - first broadcast: 9 May 1995
- City In The Sky - first broadcast: 16 May 1995
- Antidote - first broadcast: 23 May 1995
- Dragon - first broadcast: 30 May 1995
- Allegiance - first broadcast: 6 June 1995
- The Oracle - first broadcast: 13 June 1995
- Double Cross - first broadcast: 20 June 1995
- One For All - first broadcast: 27 June 1995
Series 1
1,3-5,7-13- Based on the Novel by: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Music Composed and Conducted by: Barrington Pheloung
- Directed by: Dino Athanassiou
- Series Devised by: Peter Lewis, Barbara Slade
- Character Design: Dino Athanassiou, Paul Stibal, John Martin, Simon Ward-Horner, Bruce McNally, Alan Kerswell
- Background Design: Richard Zaloudek
- Story Editor: Barbara Slade
- Writers: Barbara Slade, Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir, Matthew Malach, Frank Kerr, Jules Dennis, Richard Mueller, Jimmy Hibbert, Chris Trengrove
- Storyboard Artists: John Martin, Alan Kerswell, Simon Ward-Horner, Andrew Painter, Clive Pallant, Nick Pratt
- Timing Directors: Paul Stibal, John Martin, Simon Ward-Horner
- Titles Animation: Paul Stibal
- Production Facilities: Moving Images International
- General Manager for MII: Louie Jhocson
- Assistant Animation Director: Royce Ramos
- Layout Supervisor & Key Layouts: Kinjo Estioko
- Layout Artists: Ray Indolos, Moses Macasinag, Abeth Dela Cruz
- Assistant Layout Artists: Rodel Gravo, Ronel Gravo, Gener De Ocampo
- Production Assistant, MII: Jepot De Jesus
- Key Animators: Royce Ramos, Aylene Ramos, Raul Mimay, Danny Dela Cruz, Jojo Reynon, Boyet Gopez, Dondi Juan, Jun Flores, Jun Libunao, Roni Samala, Sung-Jin Kim, Gino Gozo, Bobby Fajardo, Alex Ragsac, Alex Acayen, Doods Busmente, Andy Flores, Ted Camahalan, Rey Dagsaan, Gem Deseo, Jun Fernandez, Ronnie Fuentes, Lo Hernandez, Polloi Javier, Vladi Naval, Dan Obligar, Robert Ocon, Benny Quilatan, Lito Soltura, Apple Soriano, Hensor Soriano, Eniong Perez, Alan Coniconde
- Special Effects: Tobee Barretto, Sonnie Lagonera
- Background Supervisor: Ruben Romanban
- Assistant Animation Coordinator: Jay Agraviador
- Animation Checking: Fran Lawrence, Narida Bennett
- Colour Styling: Candy Chaves
- Tracing Coordinator: Roel Medel
- Painting Coordinators: Flora Almario, Barbara Bago
- Camera Supervisor: Elias Macute
- Assembly Editor: Jerry Tinsay
- Trackread: Simon Cox
- N.E.D. Operator: Roger Dobson
- Dubbing Mixer: Bob Jackson
- Telecine Colourist: Colin Peters
- Editor: Andi Sloss
- Development Consultant: David Yates
- Executive Producer for Central: Lewis Rudd
- Production Assistant (FilmFair): Jonathan Wigfield
- Executive Producer: James Driscoll
- Production Supervisor: Robert Dunbar
- Producer: Peter Lewis
- A FILMFAIR PRODUCTION FOR CENTRAL INDEPENDENT TELEVISION
- (C)CENTRAL INDEPENDENT TELEVISION PLC. MCMXCIII
2,6
- Based on the Novel by: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Music Composed and Conducted by: Barrington Pheloung
- Directed by: Dino Athanassiou
- Series Devised by: Peter Lewis, Barbara Slade
- Character Design: Dino Athanassiou, Paul Stibal, John Martin, Simon Ward-Horner, Bruce McNally, Alan Kerswell
- Background Design: Richard Zaloudek
- Story Editor: Barbara Slade
- Writers: Barbara Slade, Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir, Matthew Malach, Frank Kerr, Jules Dennis, Richard Mueller, Jimmy Hibbert, Chris Trengrove
- Storyboard Artists: John Martin, Alan Kerswell, Simon Ward-Horner, Andrew Painter, Clive Pallant, Nick Pratt
- Timing Directors: Paul Stibal, John Martin, Simon Ward-Horner
- Titles Animation: Paul Stibal
- Production Facilities: Jade Animation
- General Manager: Wallace Wong
- Assistant Animation Director: Sun Zhe
- Coordinators: Zhu Yong Yan, Wu Yin Zi
- Trackread: Simon Cox
- Layout: Ma Shou Hong, Zhang Jian Jun
- Backgrounds: Lie Rui Ting, Zhou Chang Cun, Cao Pei Min, Shang You Jun, Li Wen Fang, He Bin
- Key Animators: Yang Ge, Li Hong, Zhong Zhi Qiong, Deng Ben Quin, Huang Jie Pei, Mei Jun, Hu Tian, Xu Zhou, Zhang Wei Dong, Yu Hai Yin, Wang Li Pin, Zhou Xiau Hua, Tang Shao Shen, Li Hui, Guo Yi, Ma Jian Jun, Lei Jian Chen
- Cleanup: Gu Yan Hua, Zhang Jian Jun, Ma Shou Hung
- Final Check: Chen Yi, Yu Mei Rong, Deng Li Hua
- Coloring: Qiu Jian Pin, Xiau Wei Wen, Cai Yi Tao
- N.E.D. Operator: Roger Dobson
- Dubbing Mixer: Bob Jackson
- Telecine Colourist: Colin Peters
- Editor: Andi Sloss
- Development Consultant: David Yates
- Executive Producer for Central: Lewis Rudd
- Production Assistant (FilmFair): Jonathan Wigfield
- Executive Producer: James Driscoll
- Production Supervisor: Robert Dunbar
- Producer: Peter Lewis
- A FILMFAIR PRODUCTION FOR CENTRAL INDEPENDENT TELEVISION
- (C)CENTRAL INDEPENDENT TELEVISION PLC. MCMXCIII
Series 2
- Based on the Novel by: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Music by: Glenn Keiles
- Directed by: Simon Ward-Horner
- Written by: Alastair Swinnerton, Peter Lewis, Dino Athanassiou, Simon Ward-Horner, Rejean Bourdages
- Art Direction: Alan Kerswell
- Character Design: Dino Athanassiou, Paul Stibal, John Martin, Bruce McNally
- Background Keys: Monica Herman
- Colour Styling: Kathy McDonald
- Storyboards: Dino Athanassiou, Simon Ward-Horner, Alan Kerswell, Jurgen Gross, John Martin
- Timing Directors: Duncan Varley, Peter Western, Paul Chung
- Production Facilities: Fil-Cartoons, Inc.
- Key Animators: Abe Legasti, Dennis Fuentes, Juvie Amistoso, Tony Bugas, Phat Ejercitado, April Garcia, Ricky Yoingco, Jbet Francisco, Melvin Silao, Marco Plantilla, Lorna Santos, Glenn Arriola, Erik Diano, Atoy Valencia, Shirley Garcia, Ynot Agrysa, Achiu So, James Fusilero, Dynes Fabian, Rhem Valencia, Tino Guanlao
- Editing: Andi Sloss
- Dubbing Mixer: Bob Jackson
- Production Manager: Jon Wigfield
- Executive Producer: John Marsden
- Producer: Peter Lewis
- (C)CARLTON UK Television MCMXCV
- A Howling Wolf Production in association with Central Animation and FilmFair for Carlton UK Productions