When three gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the skeksis power, they set. Brian froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved jim henson fantasy film the dark crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this official prequel trilogy to the cultclassic film. To launch the australian feature production of the highly anticipated power of the dark crystal sequel to henson classic film the dark crystal to be financed and produced by omnilab media in australia and executive produced by the jim henson company. As powerhungry overlords drain life from the planet thra, a group of.
Based on the dark crystal, jim hensons groundbreaking 1982 feature film, the dark crystal. Age of resistance is a 10episode netflix prequel series to the dark crystal, returning audiences once more to thra and the. Netflixs dark crystal voice cast glimmers with insane. The film was produced by itc entertainment and henson associates and distributed by universal pictures. Tv guide is owned by cbs interactive, a division of viacomcbs. Volume 3 of an official sequel to jim hensons cult classic fantasy film the dark crystal after the arduous journey across the strange lands of thra, thurma has returned to her homeworld of mithra. Dark crystal film production info galleries show sub menu. The dark crystal season 2 release date, plot, cast and more.
With jim henson, kathryn mullen, frank oz, dave goelz. On another planet in the distant past, a gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world. It is a prequel to the 1982 jim henson film the dark crystal that explores the world of thra created for the original film. Power of the dark crystal feature production launches in. The dark crystals epic journey to netflix vanity fair. The power of the dark crystal takes place years after jen fixed the crystal. Skekung is the general of the skeksis and one of the two main antagonists in the dark crystal the other being skeksil. Jim hensons the dark crystal creation myths boxed set. Just as when she began her journey, she is now alone, having betrayed her only ally. Brian froud, legendary conceptual designer of the beloved jim henson fantasy film the dark crystal, returns to the world he helped create in this official prequel trilogy. It stars the voices of stephen garlick, lisa maxwell, billie whitelaw, percy edwards, and barry dennen. Shadows of the dark crystal is set years before the events of the classic film and follows the journey of a young gelfling woman who leaves her secluded home to uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her brother who has been accused of. An official sequel to jim hensons cult classic fantasy film the dark crystal. As it turned out, the timing wasnt yet right for the dark crystal.
Age of resistance features a vision of the future that includes some explicit references to the 1982 film, while also setting up where the series could go next. Collected together in one set for the first time, this graphic. The first series of original novels ever set in the world of jim hensons the dark crystal. When jen, a member of the gelfling tribe, sets out to find the crystals missing shard, his dangerous journey to restore peace to their planet brings him face to face with monsters at every turn.
Why dark crystal is the scariest movie ever screenrant. Age of resistance tells a new story, set many years before the. The reason netflixs dark crystal is a prequel, not a sequel. The 1982 jim henson classic is one of the most schismatic movies of all time. Age of resistance is an american fantasy web television series produced by netflix and the jim henson company. A sequel to the cult hit dark crystal film concludes as kensho and thurmas journey to the uncharted realm of mithra. Rediscover the age of wonder inspired by jim hensons groundbreaking vision. Weta workshop the dark crystal necklace weta workshop. The dark crystal sometimes referred to as jim hensons the dark crystal is a 1982 puppetanimated dark fantasy film directed by jim henson and frank oz. Narration sets up a dense history of a fractured world as were treated to grand visuals of an ominous. Age of resistance will begin streaming exclusively on netflix on friday, august 30th.
But two remained, jen and kira, on a mission to restore the crystal. The land is sick and a young fireling that comes from the center of the earth needs a piece of the crystal to save her world. It appears that work on the sequel to the dark crystal the power of the dark crystal has been permanently derailed. Age of resistance returns to the world of thra with an all new adventure. As powerhungry overlords drain life from the planet thra, a group of brave gelfling unite on a quest to save their world and fight off the darkness. Most complete score youtube best epic fantasy music ever complete bso, conan the barbarian duration. The film delved into a dark world in which a race of creatures called gelflings had been exterminated by the birdlike skeksis. Though jen and kira have ruled as king and queen, they have become distracted by power.
A girl made of fire steals a shard of a legendary crystal in hopes of reigniting the dying sun. The power of the dark crystal will be a 12issue series from boom. It follows the story of three gelflings, rian, deet, and brea, as they journey together on a quest to unite the gelfling clans to rise against. The dark crystal is a 1982 puppetanimated dark fantasy film directed by jim henson and. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of jim hensons the dark crystal, return to the world of thra in an official sequel to the beloved fantasy film. Age of resistance and the dark crystal movie the dark crystal. So i bought this first one thinking that it was the full book of volume one and i also.
Studios today revealed a first look at the brand new jim hensons the dark crystal. Age of resistance tells a new epic story, set many years. For decades, a sequel for the 1982 film the dark crystal had been planned as a motion picture, but ended up being adapted into a comic instead. The gorgeous puppetry and intricate lore made the film a fan favorite, so when a prequel series was announced fans everywhere. Power of the dark crystal the dark crystal wiki fandom. In the land of thra, a young guard discovers a terrible secret about the skeksis overlords who control the planet and its powerful crystal of truth. This series has a sequel, beneath the dark crystal. Age of resistance returns to the world of thra, with an all new adventure. Power of the dark crystal feature production launches in australia. Years have passed since the dark crystal was healed and peace was restored on thra. The complete prequel trilogy to jim hensons cult classic fantasy film the dark crystal, with a story by the films original concept designer, brian froud. Skekungs alter ego amongst the gentle and wise mystics is urim the healer. The dark crystal movie trailer and videos tv guide.
Dark crystal sequel finally coming to life thanks to. Kira and jen rule the land of thra but things are not well. The dark crystal the official home of the dark crystal from the. In 2006, it was announced that genndy tartakovsky would direct an animatronic sequel film called power of the dark crystal. Sequel to the henson classic film the dark crystal to be financed and produced by omnilab media in australia and executive produced by the jim henson company. He commands the garthim which fight and hunt for the decadent skeksis, so he is better known as the garthimmaster.
Netflix gives a behind the scenes look at the dark crystal. The dark crystal is one of the most beloved fantasy films of all time. Age of resistance, its a challenge made even more complicated by original films status as a master work of puppetry, animatronics, and rich. Viewers were either deeply scarred by the lifelike puppets, or they found the movie to be a pleasant fantasy experience. Naturally, a film as weird as the dark crystal, complete with its allpuppet cast and sometimes unsettling setpieces, was destined for cult status. In 2006, the jim henson company announced the beginning of production on power of the dark crystal, a sequel set centuries after the first film, following a. But as thurma attempts to cast aside her guilt and affection for kensho to complete her mission, the two are reunited. It has plenty of humor, including a laughoutloud scene with brea.
How age of resistance can reignite the dark crystal franchise. Age of resistance will consist of 10 episodes and will premiere in 2019. When three young gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the skeksis power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Studios and the henson company based on an unproduced screenplay following the 1982 fantasy movie. Power of the dark crystal was an upcoming film turned now released 12 part comic sequel to the. Complete original soundtrack to the 1982 jim henson film the dark crystal disc 1 1. The podlings were envisioned as people in complete harmony with their natural surroundings, thus froud based their design on that of potatoes. As huge fans of jim hensons the dark crystal 1982, weta workshop is excited to dive into the world of thra and create premium collectibles for the prequel series premiering on netflix, august 30. The power of the dark crystal is an official sequel to jim hensons beloved fantasy film. The dark crystal the official home of the dark crystal.
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