Robin Hood is a legend as timeless as they come, and his presence on screen has been no less iconic. With appearances on TV and film since the dawn of the 20th century, he's been robbing from the rich imagination of a thousand screenwriters, and giving to the poor, quality-deprived audiences in every guise you could think of; from cheeky chappy to hardened, embittered warrior - here we set out to discover the definitive Hood behind the tale. 1908 saw the first ever appearance of Robin Hood on screen, with Percy Stow's silent film Robin Hood and His Merry Men.
- 5/12/2010
- Sky Movies
We decided to start our little research of immortal young lady Alice in Wonderland, that still, after exactly 145 years, has a power to inspire directors all over the world.
You all guess that the main reason for this certainly is the latest, Tim Burton’s new incarnation of this story.
But let’s start from a beginning. We were all young, we all liked fairy-tales (well, some of us still do), and enjoyed so many characters, we all had our special heroes. Then, what’s so magical about this story, when it still manages to stay on the top of the list?
Ok, we all know the facts, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is written by the English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who used a pseudonym Lewis Carroll. The story tells what happens to a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world which is populated...
You all guess that the main reason for this certainly is the latest, Tim Burton’s new incarnation of this story.
But let’s start from a beginning. We were all young, we all liked fairy-tales (well, some of us still do), and enjoyed so many characters, we all had our special heroes. Then, what’s so magical about this story, when it still manages to stay on the top of the list?
Ok, we all know the facts, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is written by the English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who used a pseudonym Lewis Carroll. The story tells what happens to a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy world which is populated...
- 3/13/2010
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Thank the British Film Institute’s National Archive that the film is in at least passably watchable shape: The first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll's tale has recently been restored by the BFI National Archive from severely damaged materials. Made just 37 years after Lewis Carroll wrote his novel and eight years after the birth of cinema, the adaptation was directed by Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, and was based on Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations. In an act that was to echo more than 100 years later, Hepworth cast his wife as the Red Queen [Tim Burton cast his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, in the same role], and he himself appears as the Frog Footman. Even the Cheshire cat is played by a family pet. With a running time of just 12 minutes (8 of which survive), Alice in Wonderland was the longest film produced in England at that time. Film archivists have been able to restore the film's original colours for the first time in over 100 years.
- 3/10/2010
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
With the recent release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, I thought we'd take a look at the first film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale, which was created 107 years ago. Recently been restored by the BFI National Archive from severely damaged materials. Made just 37 years after Lewis Carroll wrote his novel and eight years after the birth of cinema, the adaptation was directed by Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, and was based on Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations. In an act that was to echo more than 100 years later, Hepworth cast his wife as the Red Queen, and he himself appears as the Frog Footman. Even the Cheshire cat is played by a family pet. With a running time of just 12 minutes (8 of which survive), Alice in Wonderland was the longest film produced in England at that time. Film archivists have been able to restore the ...
- 3/8/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Haven't seen Tim Burton's latest trip-out costume party yet? Don't feel like going, either from opening day fatigue or a lack of the supplemental fungi enhancement? Don't feel too bad. The beauty of Lewis Carroll's creation is that it's so seemingly random and outlandish that, over the years, many-a filmmakers have tried to re-imagine the story into their version of the bizarre. Alice always stays Alice, but with each film, we get a vision of Wonderland that becomes as weird or as cheerful as the filmmakers allow them to be.
And so, here are ten of the notable Wonderlands to seek, either for cultural relevancy or plain good entertainment.
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Alice in Wonderland (1951)
We shall start, naturally, with what is obviously the most famous adaptation of them all, courtesy of Walt Disney animation. Much of the misconception of what characters are in which books come from this trippy gem,...
And so, here are ten of the notable Wonderlands to seek, either for cultural relevancy or plain good entertainment.
• • •
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
We shall start, naturally, with what is obviously the most famous adaptation of them all, courtesy of Walt Disney animation. Much of the misconception of what characters are in which books come from this trippy gem,...
- 3/7/2010
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
The first ever film adaptation of the beloved story Alice in Wonderland has been recently restored by the British Film Institute and made available to the public on YouTube.
Since its publication in 1865, the classic novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass have been adapted for the silver screen multiple times.
The most recent adaptation of the story is the much-anticipated film directed by Tim Burton, and staring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway. The film is scheduled for release this Friday, March 5th in 3D.
The original Alice in Wonderland film was created in 1903, just 37 years after Lewis Carroll published his famous classic, and eight years after the birth of cinema. With a running time of over 12 minutes, (only 8 of which survive today) the film was the longest produced in England and the time. Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow directed the picture,...
Since its publication in 1865, the classic novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass have been adapted for the silver screen multiple times.
The most recent adaptation of the story is the much-anticipated film directed by Tim Burton, and staring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anne Hathaway. The film is scheduled for release this Friday, March 5th in 3D.
The original Alice in Wonderland film was created in 1903, just 37 years after Lewis Carroll published his famous classic, and eight years after the birth of cinema. With a running time of over 12 minutes, (only 8 of which survive today) the film was the longest produced in England and the time. Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow directed the picture,...
- 3/3/2010
- by Natasia
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
This weekend, Tim Burton’s fancy 3D version of Alice In Wonderland finally opens in theaters, joining a long line of Alice film interpretations.
But way before 3D vs. 2D considerations – before color film and even talkies, actually – Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, two English filmmakers at the turn of the century, created the first cinematic adaptation just 37 years after Lewis Carrol published his now classic masterpiece.
Recently, the British Film Institute Archive restored what’s left of the last remaining print of their version, and then they were nice enough to put it on YouTube and share it with us. Check it out and think about how far through the looking glass Alice has come:...
But way before 3D vs. 2D considerations – before color film and even talkies, actually – Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, two English filmmakers at the turn of the century, created the first cinematic adaptation just 37 years after Lewis Carrol published his now classic masterpiece.
Recently, the British Film Institute Archive restored what’s left of the last remaining print of their version, and then they were nice enough to put it on YouTube and share it with us. Check it out and think about how far through the looking glass Alice has come:...
- 3/3/2010
- by henri
- OriginalAlamo.com
Just in time for the arrival of Tim Burton's new, somewhat sequel-ized mo-capped 3D version of Alice in Wonderland comes video of the first ever film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's book from 1903, courtesy of the British Film Institute Archive. Though the book (originally called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) was published in 1865, it wasn't until eight years after the birth of cinema that the initial adaptation -- directed by Cecil Hepworth and Percy Snow -- came about. Other Alice adaptations followed shortly after in 1910 (first version made in the United States) and 1915 (both, including the 1903 version, were silent), and the first Alice adaptation with sound came in 1931. From that point on, there's been over 20 different adaptations of Carroll's original book on the big and small screen, concluding with the version that's about to hit theaters on Friday.
From the YouTube description: "The first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll's...
From the YouTube description: "The first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll's...
- 3/3/2010
- by Erik Davis
- Cinematical
Tim Burton's 3D spectacle is only the latest in a long line of films inspired by Lewis Carroll's creation. The BFI has unveiled the very first one
Even in 1903, it seems, Alice in Wonderland was an irresistible invitation to creators of movie special effects. The BFI has put on YouTube what it reports to be the first-ever movie adaptation of Lewis Carroll's story – a wildly episodic 10-minute silent (originally 12 minutes; I suppose that might have helped) in which one spectacular scene after another is introduced with authentically Victorian-looking titling.
The BFI holds the only known copy – found, it says, in the possession of a cinema manager in Hove, and badly water-damaged. Despite being carefully restored, it reaches us through a blizzard of damaged emulsion. But there is plenty to enjoy. Even the scratchiness – along with the delicately shifting tints brought back by the restoration – mean that it...
Even in 1903, it seems, Alice in Wonderland was an irresistible invitation to creators of movie special effects. The BFI has put on YouTube what it reports to be the first-ever movie adaptation of Lewis Carroll's story – a wildly episodic 10-minute silent (originally 12 minutes; I suppose that might have helped) in which one spectacular scene after another is introduced with authentically Victorian-looking titling.
The BFI holds the only known copy – found, it says, in the possession of a cinema manager in Hove, and badly water-damaged. Despite being carefully restored, it reaches us through a blizzard of damaged emulsion. But there is plenty to enjoy. Even the scratchiness – along with the delicately shifting tints brought back by the restoration – mean that it...
- 3/2/2010
- by Peter Robins
- The Guardian - Film News
This evening Filmshaft was at a historical event. Truly. Disney put on a very special gathering at the British Library, which was basically a discussion, readings from the book, a screening and Q&A on the new movie and the historical awesomeness of Alice in Wonderland. The evening was hosted by Tim Burton’s official biographer and writer dude, Mark Salisbury.
Alice in Wonderland is a seminal piece of literature that somehow is often thought of as a primarily children’s story, when in fact, it’s something much more darker and sinister. Is this reflected in Tim Burton’s new adaptation? You’ll have to wait and see the film, or read my review when I post it at the stroke of midnight GMT tomorrow. As Christopher Lee commented on the books effect upon him:
“The characters make perfect sense, but are not entirely sensible.”
Welsh actor and part-time Tony Blair impersonator,...
Alice in Wonderland is a seminal piece of literature that somehow is often thought of as a primarily children’s story, when in fact, it’s something much more darker and sinister. Is this reflected in Tim Burton’s new adaptation? You’ll have to wait and see the film, or read my review when I post it at the stroke of midnight GMT tomorrow. As Christopher Lee commented on the books effect upon him:
“The characters make perfect sense, but are not entirely sensible.”
Welsh actor and part-time Tony Blair impersonator,...
- 2/24/2010
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
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