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This site is dedicated to a special Television Series. Most importantly, it's dedicated to two years, that starred that marvelous actor, Matthew Porretta. What I'm speaking about is a
series that
debuted on TNT in 1997
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The show was created by three very talented people. Fred Weintraub , Tom Kuhn, and Sandra Weintraub (daughter of Fred) All have been involved deeply in film making, writing, producing on The big as well as small screen. They came to Warner Bros. International with an Idea. To start filming a modern telling of the age old tale of Robin Hood. Filming started in 1996 in Vilnius, Lithuania. A small country, with great ancient forests. They gave the perfect backdrop for Sherwood Forest, and the retelling of the Tale of Robin Hood. The show became TNT's FIRST, original Prime Time series. Matthew starred in the series for two seasons, at the end of the second season, he decided to go on to other things. The years he was on the show is now at cult status. Many of the fans would beg, borrow and steal for a taped of his episodes. I pray that the powers that be at Warner Bros., the
Weintraubs, and
Kuhn realize the hidden jewel they hold. Matthew made this Robin Hood
his
own. He was smart, funny, kind, exciting, adventuresome, caring. He
carried
a persona with him that had the fans biting at the bit, to see his next
episode.
When he said He was Robin Hood...We believed!! |
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Broadway: Les Miserables and Passion, Starred in nine different shows in local Theatre groups Television: South Beach, Beverly Hills 90210, Wings, Code Name: Eternity several commercials Movies: Robin Hood Men in Tights, Dracula: Dead and Loving it, Kate's Addiction, Turkey Cake |
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Anna Maria Gavin
/ Marion
1st Season
Theatre: The Tempest, A Doll's house, The Beggars Opera, No Way out Television: BBC = Photo Call, Genie Down Under, Crocodile Shoes, Scavengers Game On ABC= Working Guy UPN= The Sentinel Movies: Driven As you can tell by her accent, Anna comes from Melbourne, Australia. She gave her Marion a fierceness, and yet a gentleness. An accomplished rider, she gave her Marion an edge.
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Barbara Griffin /
Marion
2nd Season
Theatre: Oleanna, Othello, Striker, Dearg Doom, The Ginger Bread Mix-up, The Playboy of the Western World Television: Ballykissangel II, Glenroe, Nighthawks, The Work Movies: Helena Radio: The Spot of Distress Barbara hails from Ireland. Also a dancer. She studied Ballet for Eleven years. Her Marion was full of grace and beauty. She started out trying to take up Anna's role. After a few episodes, she brought her own style to the character. Her Marion is the favorite of the fans |
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 Just click here to go to Richard's Fansite
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Richard Ashton
/ Little
John
Theatre: Romeo and Juliet, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Erik the Viking, Peter Pan, Now and Then, Bretevski Street, Paradise of Fools, A Funny thing Happened on the way to the Forum Television: Don't Tell father, Monster Cafe, Keeping up Appearance, Blue Peter, Grange Hill, Space Precinct Movies: The Fifth Element Born in Manchester England, Richard's Little John was very special. He showed a deep friendship for Robin and his companions, that you know carried on off the screen as well. His was a loving and caring Little John. A true gentle Giant, he will always be my favorite Little John. |
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Martyn Ellis
/ Friar
Tuck
Theatre: Guys and Dolls, Lennon, Les Miserables, (currently)The Lion King Television: Rockcliffe's Babies, Eastenders, Kavanagh QC The Lifeboat Martyn seemed to be born to play Friar Tuck. His friendship with Richard showed greatly on the screen. He gave a gentleness, and sweetness to Friar Tuck. His most memorable moment to me, was Arabian Knight. A gifted actor, and singer, he will surely go on to greater things. |
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Hakim Alston /
Kemal 2nd
Season
Television: WMAC Masters, and Vanishing Sons Movies: Mortal Combat: The live tour, Shootfighter, Blood Moon A take from Prince of thieves. Hakim portrayed the nomad Kemal. He brought his skills in Martial Arts into the role. A fouth-Degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, former Heavyweight World Kickboxing and Full-contact Karate champion. |
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This page is in no way affiliated with Tarnview Limited in Ireland and Dune S.A. in France, Metropole Television and P.E.C.F. in France, Baltic Ventures International Ltd.and Warner Bros. International Television Productions. It is an unofficial site that exists only for the non-commercial enjoyment of fans. All characters and situations from the television show "The New Adventures of Robin Hood." are the property of Sandra Weintraub, Fred Weintraub, Tom Kuhn and Warner Bros. No copyright infringement is intended by this use of any television characters in these amateur efforts. Any fan-created fiction or art linked to these pages is the intellectual property of the fan author or artist who created it and is not presented here for profit. Follow this link To check on Copyrights for posted stories, poetry and drawings. Photos posted on the site, are done so with the permission of TNT Cable Network. Do not use or duplicate in any way or form with out permission by TNT, Warners International, or Weintraub Productions |
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