I have always been fascinated by the tale of Robin Hood, the man who stole from the rich to give to the poor. I have seen dozens of versions from full length movies to animated features, but one of the best versions I've come across is the British series from the 80's, Robin of Sherwood. The series, which is now available on DVD and Blu Ray, takes you into the mystical land of Sherwood Forest, with Robin, Little John, and Maid Marion. There the spectacular cast will lead you on an adventure that will captivate and enchant you.
Combining elements of history, myth and magic with a healthy dose of action, Robin of Sherwood: Set 1 debuts on Blu-ray from Acorn Media on June 7, 2011, with all 13 episodes from Series 1 and 2. Marking the series’ first Blu-ray release, this lavishly produced 1980’s British series comes digitally remastered and presented in stunning high definition with over eight hours of bonus materials. Shot entirely on location in England’s castles and countryside, the set brings the centuries-old legend to vivid life. Broadcast on PBS and Showtime as Robin Hood, the superb ensemble cast are Michael Praed (Dynasty) as Robin of Loxley, Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Departed) as seething-mad Will Scarlet, and Nickolas Grace (Brideshead Revisited) as the greedy, conniving Sheriff of Nottingham. The 3-Disc Blu-ray and DVD bonus disc set includes a wealth of extras including 5 episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes documentary, outtakes, photo galleries, and much more ($79.99, www.AcornOnline.com).
Rich with gritty medieval realism and cunning plot twists, Robin of Sherwood adds a bit of sorcery and mysticism to the swordplay and social justice that have made the heroic outlaw so endearing and enduring for fans of all ages. The series boasts an authentic atmosphere enhanced by an award-winning soundtrack of haunting melodies by the Irish band Clannad.
Over 8 Hours of Special Features: 5 episode commentaries by series creator Richard Carpenter, director Ian Sharp, and producer Paul Knight; behind-the-scenes documentary, The Electric Theatre Show, upgraded and expanded from the original series; Nothing’s Forgotten: The Making of Robin of Sherwood (remastered), two documentaries about the making of Series 1 and 2 (102 min.); new featurettes for three episodes; 40-page booklet with extensive production notes; photo galleries with nearly 500 images in HD; outtakes; PDF material including PR, Richard Carpenter’s original story treatment, and several scripts (access via the bonus DVD via your computer); and more!
If you are interested in checking out Robin of Sherwood: Set 1 for yourself, it is available on at Acorn Media starting on June 7th for the low price of $79.99 for the Blu Ray set or $59.99 for the DVD set. If you need a little of the magic of the old world in your life, this is definitely the box set for you.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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