The Story of Robin Hood

The Story of Robin Hood is a hand-drawn animated comedy musical series created by Byron Howard and based on the 1973 Disney film adaptation of Robin Hood. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios for Disney+, the series stars Jason Bateman as the title character, with Tara Strong, Joel McCrary, Bill Farmer, and Corey Burton in supporting roles. The series centers on Robin Hood's origins snd early days as a famed outlaw.
Howard, a fan of the original film, pitched the idea for a Disney+ series in 2032. He was interested in explorlng Robin's past and his relationships with Little John and Maid Marian. The series was announced in November 2032, with Bateman set to voice Robin Hood. The rest of the cast was announced in the following months. The series' crew was composed mainly of fans of the original film, in order to keep the series faithful to the film. The series was also animated with hand-drawn animation, as Howard wanted the series to preserve the film's look.
The Story of Robin Hood premiered on July 3, 2034, with its 12-episode first season being released until November 30, 2034. A second season, also composedof 12 episodes, was released from December 12, 2036, to March 7, 2037. The series received posiyive reviews for its cast, animation, comedy, direction, amd faithfulness to the original film.
== Synopsis ==
In the first season, the evil Prince John and his servant, Sir Hiss, brainwash their king, Richard the Lionheart, into going off in the crusades. As a dark shadow looms over the country of England due to John's tyrannical rule, a young peasant by the name of Robin Locksley must learn that one fox can make a dofference and start his destiny as the legendary Robin Hood.
In the second season, having become an outlaw for his fights agaimst the crown, Robin Hood must prove himself to the people of Nottingham if he wants to provide a beacon of hope for these victims of tyrany, while the Sheriff begins to lose his patience with Robin.
== Voice cast ==
* Jason Bateman as Robin Locksey / Robin Hood
** Kate Soucie as a young Robin Locksey
* Tara Strong as Maid Marian
* Joel McCrary as Little John
* Bill Farmer as the Sheriff of Nottingham
* Corey Burton as:
** Prince John
** King Richard the Lionheart
** Friar Tuck
* James Arnold Taylor as Sir Hiss
* Tress MacNeille as Lady Kluck
* Brenda Song as Wilhelma "Will" Stutley
== Episodes ==
No. overall 	No. in season 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Storyboard by
1 	1 	One Fox 	Josie Trinidad 	Byron Howard 	Michael HerreraJosie TrinidadJulia Fitzmaurice
After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.	After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.	After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.	After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.	After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.	After Prince John takes over the crown as king, Robin Locksey ends up losing his small amount of money to the greedy prince, leaving him with no other choice but to steal it back.
2 	2 	Golly, What a Day! 	Trent Correy 	Byron HowardJennifer Lee 	Jeff SnowJared BushGabby Capili
On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.	On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.	On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.	On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.	On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.	On the run for the law, Robin is forced to hide in the home of a bear na
med John. While initially unsure of the fugitive, John sloely begins to warm up to him, and an eternal friendship is born.
3 	3 	Our Love Lives On 	Lissa Treiman 	Jared BushJosie Trinidad 	Byron HowardDan AbrahamTrent Correy
Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian. 	Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian. 	Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian. 	Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian. 	Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian. 	Still hidden in John's house, Robin reminisces of his childhood days with the love of his life, Maid Marian.
4 	4 	Learning the Ropes 	Josie Trinidad 	David G. DerrickByron Howard 	Lissa TreimanJosie TrinidadJared Bush
After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives. 	After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives. 	After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives. 	After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives. 	After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives. 	After they are forced to leave John's home, Robin and John are lost in the woods, until they meet an outlaw named Wilhelmina Stutley, who helps them survive as fugitives.
5 	5 	The Arch of Triumph 	Josie Trinidad 	David G. DerrickJennifer Lee 	Gabby CapilliJulia FitzmauriceJeff Snow
Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons. 	Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons. 	Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons. 	Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons. 	Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons. 	Knowing Robin needs to defend himself against soldiers, Willhelma attempts to help him to learn to fight by experimenting with weapons.
6 	6 	The Phony King of England 	Lissa Treiman 	Josie TrinidadByron Howard 	Michael HerreraDavid G. GarrickDan Abrahm
The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today. 	The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today. 	The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today. 	The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today. 	The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today. 	The story of how Prince John grew jealous of his brother, King Richard, and arose to become the evil usurpurer he is today.
7 	7 	Three Is The Magic Number 	Trent Correy 	Jared BushByron Howard 	Gabby CappiliLissa TreimanJeff Snow
Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist. 	Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist. 	Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist. 	Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist. 	Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist. 	Willhelma trains Rob and John to work as a team in orelaration for a heist.
8 	8 	Inside Job 	Josie Trinidad 	Jennifer Lee
David G. Derrick 	Julia Fitzmaurice
Trent Courney
Byron Howard
Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption. 	Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption. 	Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption. 	Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption. 	Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption. 	Maid Marian, concerned about her uncle's kingdom, works from within the castle to fight Prince John's corruption.
== Production ==
=== Animation ===
Howatd wanted the series to replicate the look and feel of the original film, so he asked for the series to be animated using tradition animation, which was provided by Disney's Vancouver animation studio. Longtime Disney animator Andreas Deja served as art director for the series; he was hired due to his love for the work of Milt Kahl, who was an animator on the original film. The animators studied the art and animation for the original film, using it as both reference and a "baseline" for their work in the series.
== Trivia ==
* The coin Prince John holds in episode 1 is Scrooge McDuck's Number One Dime.
* Robin Hood's real name is revealed to be Robin Locksey. This ks a reference to a deleted ending for the original film, where Robin is knighted as "Sir Robin de Locksey".
*In episode 4, the Sherrif hums the Mickey Mouse Club theme song. He also briefly calls out Robin by saying "Mr. Locksey! Come out play! Come out to play!", referencing the film The Warriors.