Old disney channel movie about kids, king arthur and. Moore too believes that king arthur will be reincarnated. King arthur is a 2004 touchstone pictures film directed by antoine fuqua and written by david franzoni. From late 1997 onward, these television films have been branded under the disney channel original movies banner. In fact, ritchies king arthur made me wonder if we can even appreciate a fun, goodhearted version of the original heroic narrative anymore. Legend of the sword piles mounds of modern action flash on an ageold tale and wipes out much of what made it a classic story in the first place. Allie pennington britt robertson is a transfer student at avalon high. Disney channel broadcast all of the 99 disney channel original movies that came before it, beginning with the 51 most popular films airing over the fourday weekend, beginning may 27, 2016. Jul 18, 2019 the picture had a difficult birth, first envisioned, by the original director george scribner, as a seriousminded, noble nonmusical titled king of the jungle.
Arthur pendragon often called wart or king arthur is the protagonist of disneys 1963 animated feature film, the sword in the stone. Avalon high is a surprisingly academic critique of arthurian legend and the modern boymeetsgirl tropes. And if you decide to do so, here are some fun avalon high facts to go along with it. King arthur is a 2004 britishamerican historical adventure film directed by antoine fuqua and written by david franzoni. A disney channel original movie that somehow looks and feels like a bigger investment than madefortv, but is also inexplicably worse than. Jul 26, 2019 mark wahlberg will star in the truelife canine adventure story arthur the king for paramount players the project is based on the 2017 book arthur. Are you looking for neverending fun in this exciting logicbrain app. Archimedes borys kit bryan cogman disney hollywood reporter king arthur merlin t.
King arthur nigel terry gives sir uryens keith buckley the choice to give him his knighthood and swear allegiance to him. Be king is essentially a mashup of john boormans king arthur movie. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list. Then an earthquake sends him through a magical time rift, and he finds himself in king arthur s court. Disney has revealed the first teaser trailer for their liveaction take on aladdin, directed by british filmmaker guy ritchie, following his poorly received king arthur movie.
King arthur 2004 trivia goofs crazy credits quotes connections soundtracks. Mark wahlberg starring in dog adventure movie arthur the. Take a look at even more movies and tv shows that were so nice they made em twice at least. A look at versions of king arthur in movies photos las. A weird little movie in which bill compton and izzy stevens flirt. Jan 14, 2020 charlie hunnam wants another shot at king arthur.
Dec 11, 2019 this movie is known as mgms first one in cinemascope, but it is not the only feature that knights of the round table is known for. While everyone has their own favorite, we kept it objective and are presenting the 50 best disney channel original movies, ranked by how many millions of viewers each one brought in when it. Avalon high is a 2010 disney channel original movie starring gregg sulkin, britt robertson, joey pollari, and devon graye. Old disney channel movie about kids, king arthur and knights. Each world has more than 20 groups with 5 puzzles each. It features an ensemble cast with clive owen as the title character, ioan gruffudd as lancelot and keira knightley as guinevere, along with mads mikkelsen, joel edgerton, hugh dancy, ray winstone, ray stevenson, stephen dillane, stellan skarsgard and til schweiger. This is disney s version of the legend of king arthur and it represents an adaptation of t. The movie is loosely based on the book of the same name by meg cabot. Together, miles and allie discover the day king arthur is prophesied to return. This is disneys version of the legend of king arthur and it represents an adaptation of t. The movie is based on the book of the same name by meg cabot.
Cast edit britt robertson as allie pennington king arthur. The best movies and tv shows about king arthur, sir lancelot. It premiered on november 12, 2010, in the united states, january 22, 2011, in australia and new zealand, and january 28, 2011, in the uk. The liveaction feature is a reboot of the animated disney movie from 1963. Will suffers from a blow both in school and at practice that shakes his. All i remember are these kids that make armor and weapons and even a fort or castle out of everyday materials like cardboard and sticks. A demystified take on the tale of king arthur and the knights of the round table.
A disney channel original movie that somehow looks and feels like a bigger investment. It stars clive owen as the title character, ioan gruffudd as lancelot, and keira knightley as guinevere. While researching a term paper on king arthurs legacy, she begins. It may feel like disney only releases sequels, remakes, and big franchise movies these days, but the studio is certainly trying to pepper in original material. Disney to remake the sword in the stone as a live action movie. Disney channel famous stars before and after 2018 then and now duration. The marathon began in celebration of its 100th disney channel original movie, adventures in babysitting. It premiered on november 12, 2010 in the united states, january 22, 2011 in australia and new zealand, and. Then an earthquake sends him through a magical time rift, and he finds himself in king arthurs court. Many television films have been produced for the united states cable network, disney channel, since the services inception in 1983.
Allie pennington britt robertson is the new girl in town in this disney channel movie. However, many more in the disney television film library have never been released i. In the film, allie is the reincarnation of king arthur hence the letter. With a forest full of charm, spectacle, and wizardry, disney s classic tale conjures up delightful entertainment for all ages. Meg cabots book, avalon high, was adapted into a disney channel. Oct 14, 2011 old disney channel movie about kids, king arthur and knights. What disney risked to make the lion king in 1994 the new. Will suffers from moral blows both in school and at practice that shake his confidence. We enjoyed this movie because it draws not only from king arthur but also from disney channels habit of making female characters evolution hinge on a guy to subvert viewer expectations. Avalon high is a 2010 disney channel original movie starring gregg sulkin.
Rickie sorensen, richard reitherman, and robert reitherman as arthur, also known as wart, disneys adaptation of legendary british leader king arthur. Here, arthur is a young boy who is unaware of his great destiny. Arthur pendragon often called wart or king arthur is the protagonist of disney s 1963 animated feature film, the sword in the stone. Every classic disney movie that will be available on. Jan 25, 2019 the kid who would be king is technically an original. Historians have thought for centuries that king arthur was only a myth, but the legend was based on a real hero, torn between his private ambitions and his public sense of duty. What disney risked to make the lion king in 1994 the.
The lion king was the first disney movie to feature an original storyline. This is a complete list of all the disney channel original movies ever made. This movie is adapted from a book of the same title written by t. Codycross is an addictive game developed by fanatee. Charlie hunnam wants a doover on king arthur, says.
White the once and future king the sword in the stone. Ritchie however told ew back in 2017 that the original cut of the film was nearly three and a. This movie is just one of many different takes on that legend. Mark wahlberg will star in the truelife canine adventure story arthur the king for paramount players the project is based on the 2017 book. This disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles king arthurs humble beginnings. Most of these films were subsequently released on vhs, dvd, or, more recently, bluray. As an orphaned child, arthur, who was then known as wart, wants to help his foster. Avalon high is a 2010 disney channel original movie starring britt. Avalon high is a 2010 disney channel original movie starring britt robertson, gregg sulkin, joey pollari, and devon graye. It is a blackandwhite film that has the same tale of king arthur, his wife guinevere, his best friend sir lancelot, and the knights of the round table. Oct 12, 2018 disney has revealed the first teaser trailer for their liveaction take on aladdin, directed by british filmmaker guy ritchie, following his poorly received king arthur movie. I believe i saw this movie on disney channel but i dont think its an original movie of theirs. Having seen the film numerous times, i still get more out of it with every viewing.
It has the ability to take you back to the time it depicts, without using sentimentality or rose tinted spectacles. Nov 30, 2016 king arthur 2004 trivia goofs crazy credits quotes connections soundtracks. The picture had a difficult birth, first envisioned, by the original director george scribner, as a seriousminded, noble nonmusical titled king of the jungle. The sword in the stone is a wonderful disney picture. Watch the kid who would be king, then watch these movies. Disney has tapped the 28 weeks later director for a sword in the stone movie, which is their second king arthur movie in development. Jan 19, 2018 disney has tapped the 28 weeks later director for a sword in the stone movie, which is their second king arthur movie in development. Charlie hunnam wants a doover on king arthur, says there was a key miscasting video. In a recent interview with siriusxm to promote guy ritchie s upcoming action movie the gentlemen. A teenage girl moves to a new high school where she slowly discovers herself involved in the reincarnation of king arthur. Ive been a king arthur fan ever since my dad introduced me to the classic tale when i was in early grade school. Shes taking a class about king arthur when shes assigned a report on the order of the bear, a secret. He is an orphan boy who becomes king of england thanks to his ability to pull a legendary sword from an anvil. Dazzling color and brilliant animation bring the medieval legend of king arthur to life in the sword in the stone.
But shortly after arriving, allie discovers that something strange may be afoot. He meets and befriends the great wizard merlin who decides to give him a proper instruction and education in order to prepare him for his future. In 1967, a film version was released starring richard harris as king arthur, vanessa redgrave as guenevere, and franco nero as lancelot. Animated and only 79 minutes long, it is perfect entertainment for children and good solid entertainment for adults. This disney adaptation of the classic fable chronicles king arthur s humble beginnings. Ursula from the little mermaid was based off of a drag queen named divine, and golden girls actress bea arthur was supposed to voice her. In its early years, such movies were referred to as disney channel premiere films. In a recent interview with siriusxm to promote guy ritchie s upcoming action movie the gentlemen, hunnam reminisced about the box office. To 14yearold little leaguer calvin fuller, life is like one big strikeout when he lets his team down. Avalon high is a 2010 disney channel original movie starring gregg sulkin, britt robertson. A look at versions of king arthur in movies photos.
First teaser for guy ritchies liveaction aladdin movie. It premiered on november 12, 2010 in the united states, january 22, 2011 in australia and new zealand, and january 28, 2011 in the uk. The lion king was disneys first original movie where they didnt get inspiration from something else a play, childrens book or concept between writers and producers. The lion king has long been billed as the first disney animated film to feature a completely original storylinethat is.