The Legends of Treasure Island

The Legends of Treasure Island
Format	Animated series
Directed by	Dino Athanassiou Simon Ward-Horner
Starring	Dawn French John Hasler Juliet Stevenson Corinna Powlesland Richard E. Grant Rob Brydon Robert Powell Hugh Laurie Chris Barrie Rob Rackstraw Gary Martin Carla Mendonça Issy Van Randwyck William Maxwell David Holt Leslie Randall Shona Morris Jimmy Hibbert
Country of origin	United Kingdom
No. of episodes	26
Production
Producer(s)	Peter Lewis
Running time	22 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	ITV Network (CITV)
Original run	10 September 1993 – 27 June 1995

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.

Characters

This cartoon, unlike other Treasure Island 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.

Voice Talents

Series 1

• Dawn French (Jim Hawkins)
• Juliet Stevenson (Jane)
• Richard E. Grant (Long John Silver)
• Robert Powell (Dr Livesey)
• Hugh Laurie (Squire Trelawney)
• Chris Barrie (Captain Smollett / Ben Gunn)
• Rob Rackstraw (Pew) [uncredited]
• Gary Martin (Merman Prince (ep 8), Additional Voices)
• Carla Mendonça (Additional Voices)

Series 2

• John Hasler (Jim Hawkins)
• Hugh Laurie (Squire Trelawney)
• Chris Barrie (Captain Smollett / Ben Gunn)
• Rob Brydon (Long John Silver)
• Corinna Powlesland (Jane)
• Rob Rackstraw (Pew) [uncredited]
• Carla Mendonça
• William Maxwell
• David Holt
• Leslie Randall
• Shona Morris
• Issy Van Randwyck
• Jimmy Hibbert [uncredited]

Episode list

Season One:

1. The Quest Begins - first broadcast: 10 September 1993
2. Memories Are Made Of This - first broadcast: 17 September 1993
3. The Watch Tower - first broadcast: 24 September 1993
4. Now You See Me - first broadcast: 1 October 1993
5. Flint's Return - first broadcast: 8 October 1993
6. The Cave Of Babel - first broadcast: 15 October 1993
7. The Labyrinth - first broadcast: 22 October 1993
8. The Merman Prince - first broadcast: 29 October 1993
9. The Fountain Of Truth - first broadcast: 5 November 1993
10. The Pool Of Prophecy - first broadcast: 12 November 1993
11. Return To Sender - first broadcast: 19 November 1993
12. Tails We Win - first broadcast: 26 November 1993
13. The Beginning Of The End - first broadcast: 3 December 1993

Season Two:

1. Consequence - first broadcast: 4 April 1995
2. Reunion - first broadcast: 11 April 1995 (NOTE: This episode was the fourth episode and was aired out of order)
3. Silver In The Island's Underworld - first broadcast: 18 April 1995
4. Silver's Bond - first broadcast: 25 April 1995
5. Emily - first broadcast: 2 May 1995
6. Forest Of Darkness - first broadcast: 9 May 1995
7. City In The Sky - first broadcast: 16 May 1995
8. Antidote - first broadcast: 23 May 1995
9. Dragon - first broadcast: 30 May 1995
10. Allegiance - first broadcast: 6 June 1995
11. The Oracle - first broadcast: 13 June 1995
12. Double Cross - first broadcast: 20 June 1995
13. One For All - first broadcast: 27 June 1995

Credits

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 Trengove
• 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 Trengove
• 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

External links

• The series description at Toonhound
• The series description at TV.com
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• The Legends of Treasure Island at the Internet Movie Database
• The Legends of Treasure Island at TV.com