One of the most exciting projects coming our way next year is Netflix and the Jim Henson Company’s “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,“ a television series set to be a prequel to the 1982 film, The Dark Crystal. The 10-episode fantasy adventure series takes place many years before the events of the film, and it will star an ensemble of fantastical, state-of-the-art creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ and Brian Froud, the original feature’s conceptual designer. And yes, we’re talking classic/old school puppets, with no CGI involved!
Truth be told I actually wasn't a huge fan of the original (who said that) as it was a little too marionette like and not enough Henson's workshop like for me at that age. I never cared for the wooden puppetry that would inspire Team America and yet I'm drawn to artistry setting down the CGI tool and what they next generation of muppeteers have to offer.
EW can exclusively reveal that the much-anticipated The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will launch on Netflix Aug. 30. The 10-episode show is a prequel to the beloved Jim Henson and Frank Oz-directed 1982 puppet fantasy-adventure film, The Dark Crystal.
The show is once again set on the world of Thra and concerns three Gelflings who discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power and set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. The Gelflings are voiced by Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nathalie Emmanuel.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 11:30 am
by Skinypupy
I was pretty skeptical, as I didn't want them to destroy what was one of my favorite childhood movies.
After seeing this trailer, however, I'm 100% in. This looks amazing.
Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Benedict Wong (Avengers: Endgame), Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), Sigourney Weaver, Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and The Wasp) and Dave Goelz (The Dark Crystal) have joined the voice cast for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a prequel series to the Jim Henson Company’s groundbreaking 1982 feature.
Cannot. Wait.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 3:37 pm
by Zaxxon
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:21 am
by Blackhawk
Maybe. Fantastic actors don't always shine as voice actors. Speaking from a podium in a closed room is different from working with live actors trading lines, and not every skilled actor that has tried has pulled it off. I think Peter Dinklage is the most infamous example.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:31 pm
by Smoove_B
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:48 pm
by Zaxxon
Almost...
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:45 am
by Smoove_B
This looks insane.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:51 am
by Zaxxon
Concur.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:56 am
by Skinypupy
Every bit of footage we've seen from this looks absolutely incredible.
So uhhhh, should I watch the movie? I am generally easily entertained but generally don't like old crap. I see the movie is on amazon prime so I am considering it.
I've also never seen Neverending Story or Labyrinth. I guess i was busy playing outside or something.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:21 am
by Zaxxon
coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:06 am
So uhhhh, should I watch the movie? I am generally easily entertained but generally don't like old crap. I see the movie is on amazon prime so I am considering it.
I've also never seen Neverending Story or Labyrinth. I guess i was busy playing outside or something.
Watch 'em all. Although you don't need to have seen the Dark Crystal movie to 'get' the Netflix show (it's a prequel), so you can start with the show and then watch the movie (or not) if you like.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:38 am
by Paingod
coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:06 amSo uhhhh, should I watch the movie? I am generally easily entertained but generally don't like old crap.
I've also never seen Neverending Story or Labyrinth.
The best part there is that none of these things is "old crap" - old, yes. Crap, no. They were some of the best "puppet" filled fantasy movies ever made. I suppose the question is if you consider puppet-filled films "crap" by virtue of containing puppets.
The prequel goes out of its way to keep the same feeling as the original, so you wouldn't feel jarred by watching it first and then watching the movie.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:45 am
by hepcat
It took me about 3 episodes to overcome my silly notion that a show with puppets was inherently bereft of mature, exciting and thoughtful storytelling. After that though, I was completely on board and tore through the entire season in three days. I loved it, needless to say.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:47 am
by coopasonic
I'm pretty sure I am cool with puppets. I guess we'll see. I'll carve out some time this weekend if I can convince the kids to take a break from Naruto. I am *not* ok with whatever that crap is called, but that's for another thread.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:49 am
by Paingod
hepcat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:45 amIt took me about 3 episodes...
I think it also took about three episodes for them to stop trying to set up the world and events and just get on with the story. I did an eyeroll when we were smacked in the face with Dreamfasting in the first 45 seconds. The could have been more casual about some things they weren't. You don't need to have it all laid out piece by piece to get it and enjoy it.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:50 am
by Isgrimnur
hepcat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:45 am
It took me about 3 episodes to overcome my silly notion that a show with puppets was inherently bereft of mature, exciting and thoughtful storytelling. After that though, I was completely on board and tore through the entire season in three days. I loved it, needless to say.
You need to go watch Henson's Storyteller series now.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:05 pm
by hepcat
cool, will do. thanks!
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:12 pm
by Skinypupy
+1 to everything already said. I think it'd actually be kinda cool to be able to watch the show without the knowledge of what happens in the movie.
I would note that while the movie was pretty creepy for it's time (and the fact that most of us were kids when we saw it), the show ratchets that factor up quite a few notches.
coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:06 am
I've also never seen Neverending Story or Labyrinth. I guess i was busy playing outside or something.
I have no idea if Labyrinth has aged well or not, as it's impossible to remove my rose-colored nostalgia glasses when watching it. I adore that movie. Even if the puppetry doesn't work for you, Bowie as Jareth is absolutely worth the price of admission.
I always thought Neverending Story was lame though.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:15 pm
by hepcat
Bowie makes Labyrinth required viewing for everyone.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:15 pm
by Isgrimnur
hepcat wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:15 pm
Bowie makes Labyrinth required viewing for everyone.
Do not stare directly at the codpiece.
Re: Dark Crystal Series Prequel
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:20 pm
by hentzau
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:12 pm
+1 to everything already said. I think it'd actually be kinda cool to be able to watch the show without the knowledge of what happens in the movie.
I would note that while the movie was pretty creepy for it's time (and the fact that most of us were kids when we saw it), the show ratchets that factor up quite a few notches.
coopasonic wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:06 am
I've also never seen Neverending Story or Labyrinth. I guess i was busy playing outside or something.
I have no idea if Labyrinth has aged well or not, as it's impossible to remove my rose-colored nostalgia glasses when watching it. I adore that movie. Even if the puppetry doesn't work for you, Bowie as Jareth is absolutely worth the price of admission.
I always thought Neverending Story was lame though.
I think the Dark Crystal has aged better than Labyrinth. Love both, but Dark Crystal...man, that was such an amazing world they built.
And that orrery! The fact that it was practical still amazes me.
I am *not* ok with whatever that crap is called, but that's for another thread.
