About Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet is a 2002 American animated science fiction action adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is a science fiction adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel Treasure Island, depicting a teenager's space adventure to the farthest reaches of the universe with pirates, high-tech gadgetry, and intergalactic peril.

Making / Production

Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, Treasure Planet took nearly four years to create, involving a total of nearly 350 people. The film uniquely blended 2D traditional hand-drawn animation with the extensive use of computer-generated imagery. It also used the Deep Canvas process, which was first developed for Tarzan, to create 3D backgrounds.

Actors

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jim Hawkins: A rebellious teenager who finds the map to Treasure Planet. Gordon-Levitt lends a touching vulnerability to the character as he matures throughout the journey.
• Brian Murray as Long John Silver: A cyborg cook of the ship and secretly, an enigmatic pirate leader. Murray perfectly balances Silver's menacing and tender sides.
• David Hyde Pierce as Dr. Doppler: A loyal friend of Jim's family who supports Jim in his quest. His character provides much of the film's comic relief.
• Emma Thompson as Captain Amelia: The feline, no-nonsense and seasoned ship captain. Thompson brings to life Captain Amelia’s charismatic personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film reportedly took over three and a half years to create, with a total of 1,027 different scenes depicted in 1,365 shots.
• The character of John Silver was animated by Glen Keane, who also animated the Beast from Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
• The spacecraft, 'R.L.S. Legacy,' is named after Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island.

Awards

Treasure Planet was nominated for the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, demonstrating its outstanding adventure storytelling and animation.

Quotes

• “You got the makings of greatness in you, but you got to take the helm and chart your own course!” - John Silver
• “I’m Captain Amelia. Late of a few run-ins with the Procyon Armada, nasty business, but I won’t bore you with my scars.” – Captain Amelia
• “Doctor, you have wonderful eyes.” “She’s lost her mind!” – Captain Amelia and Dr. Doppler

Music, Soundtrack

• "I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme)" performed by John Rzeznik is a key emotional song that is woven through the narrative.
• "Always Know Where You Are" by BBMak.
• Both songs appear on the film's soundtrack, which also includes a score composed by James Newton Howard.