Swiss Family Robinson to be Remade

[nickcarraway]

Looks like they ain't tearing that tree down anytime soon. Hmmm. I wonder if giant polar bears or unhinged French women will attack the Robinson family. From Production Weekly:

A remake of the 1960 perennial family classic "Swiss Family Robinson" is in the works over at Mandeville Films with a start date of September already planned. Penned by Greg Poirier, this new incarnation will be set around the Johann David Wyss novel's original time period at the beginning of the 19th century. The story finds the Robinson family washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island following a stormy shipwreck. On the island, the family builds a home for themselves in a gigantic tree, making a new life whilst battling the island's elements. Production will take place at the Queenslands Warner Roadshow Studios. Mandeville Films is also in production on a remake of the classic "The gy Dog".

 

[aklodge]

Looks like they ain't tearing that tree down anytime soon. Hmmm. I wonder if giant polar bears or unhinged French women will attack the Robinson family. From Production Weekly:

A remake of the 1960 perennial family classic "Swiss Family Robinson" is in the works over at Mandeville Films with a start date of September already planned. Penned by Greg Poirier, this new incarnation will be set around the Johann David Wyss novel's original time period at the beginning of the 19th century. The story finds the Robinson family washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island following a stormy shipwreck. On the island, the family builds a home for themselves in a gigantic tree, making a new life whilst battling the island's elements. Production will take place at the Queenslands Warner Roadshow Studios. Mandeville Films is also in production on a remake of the classic "The gy Dog".

Thats great to hear that they will be remaking SFR. I look forward to seeing it!

 

[wdwfairy]

Looks like they ain't tearing that tree down anytime soon. Hmmm. I wonder if giant polar bears or unhinged French women will attack the Robinson family.

hahaha very nice Lost plug there :lol:


a remake of "Swiss Family Robinson", eh? wouldn't have guessed it! Though, I haven't seen the original...

 

[aklodge]

hahaha very nice Lost plug there :lol:


a remake of "Swiss Family Robinson", eh? wouldn't have guessed it! Though, I haven't seen the original...

Yea, it sorta caught me off guard, too. I wouldn't really think that they would remake SFR, but I guess they are.

 

[Horizons78]

<!--StartFragment --> You had to know it was in the pipe somewhere. It should be interesting though, I love the original. I hate to say it, but again this is not a new idea, it's a re-tread. I guess we will have to wait and see if they pull it off with the success of POTC or the failure of HM.

It's interesting that the topic of the treehouse has been discussed lately - lol....I guess someone is watching! :wave:

 

[FamilyMan]

They already re-made it a few years back as a made-for-TV movie...

 

[DizkneeBoi]

Oh god they already tried this before! They remade the movie for the Wonderful World of Disney in the late 90's and it had Sarah Michelle Gellar in it. It was terrible! If you don't believe me go to imdb.com and look it up.
*BTW what the heck does this have to do w/ WDW general discussion?! WRONG FORUM!*

 

[Lynx04]

I remember seeing this about 4 months ago. SFR is one of my all time fav Disney films.

 

[DizkneeBoi]

They already re-made it a few years back as a made-for-TV movie...

Ooops I guess I repeated what you already said! Sorry I didn't read to see if someone already said what I did! haha

 

[imagineersrock]

Looks like just about every MK attraction is going to have its own movie plug within the next few years.

Personally, I'm interested in seeing how the Jungle Cruise one comes out.

 

[Number_6]

Looks like just about every MK attraction is going to have its own movie plug within the next few years.

Personally, I'm interested in seeing how the Jungle Cruise one comes out.

Well, since the Swiss Family Treehouse is based on the original movie, then it's not quite a "plug" for an attraction. It's not like the treehouse was built and then years later they decided "Hey, since we have this treehouse thing, let's make a movie of it." It's just that they are remaking one of their old movies. Something they seem to be doing alot lately.

 

[OKSTATE99]

Looks like just about every MK attraction is going to have its own movie plug within the next few years.

Personally, I'm interested in seeing how the Jungle Cruise one comes out.

I cant wait for Tomorrowland Transit Authority.

 

[diz420]

SFR @ night

When we went on Feb.22 we did SFR treehouse at night. That was a first for me and it was Great! Also there is a spot where you can see straight through to Space mtn. It was a Great photo spot.

 

[DizkneeBoi]

I cant wait for Tomorrowland Transit Authority.

I would be the first in line for that one! It's really sad that I am NOT kidding...

 

[imagineersrock]

Well, since the Swiss Family Treehouse is based on the original movie, then it's not quite a "plug" for an attraction. It's not like the treehouse was built and then years later they decided "Hey, since we have this treehouse thing, let's make a movie of it." It's just that they are remaking one of their old movies. Something they seem to be doing alot lately.

I realize that, just stating that it is both interesting and convenient how it works out like that for disney. :animwink:

I cant wait for Tomorrowland Transit Authority.

:lol: ditto.

 

[DisneyJill]

Very cool. I love the original. :wave:

 

[OKSTATE99]

I would be the first in line for that one! It's really sad that I am NOT kidding...

Usually that first thing I do in Tomorrow land cause that first morning (this year I promise will be different 'yea right') we usually get in an hour or so after opening. So we ride that to see what is happening in Tomorrow land we usually ride it twice or three times during our stay. :sohappy:

 

[Lynx04]

Well, since the Swiss Family Treehouse is based on the original movie, then it's not quite a "plug" for an attraction. It's not like the treehouse was built and then years later they decided "Hey, since we have this treehouse thing, let's make a movie of it." It's just that they are remaking one of their old movies. Something they seem to be doing alot lately.

Neither is the Jungle Cruise per say. I forget what exactly the Jungle Cruise is based off of, I am sure someone on here can fill it in.

I tell you what I want to see. I want to see a movie made out of the Tiki room :hurl:

 

[OKSTATE99]

Neither is the Jungle Cruise per say. I forget what exactly the Jungle Cruise is based off of, I am sure someone on here can fill it in.

I tell you what I want to see. I want to see a movie made out of the Tiki room :hurl:

I bet the jungle cruise is based off the Africa Queen. I have no inside info just seeme to make sense. For you young whipper snappers that say "what movie?"

African Queen

 

[Number_6]

I bet the jungle cruise is based off the Africa Queen. I have no inside info just seeme to make sense. For you young whipper snappers that say "what movie?"

African Queen

Actually, I think I heard somewhere that Jungle Cruise was based on some of the wildlife films that Disney produced back in the day.

On a related note to the African Queen, the boat used in the film can be found docked at a hotel in Key West. The owner of the boat will take you out on it for $20.