Stunning set design, sophisticated puppetry and a stellar voice cast combine in this prequel to jim hensons iconic film. Dark crystal sequel finally coming to life thanks to. See lena headey, awkwafina, and more as puppets the former ruler of westeros is a battleaxwielding badass in this prequel to jim hensons 1982 classic. The late jim henson said he was more proud of the dark crystal than any other film he made, and now a 10episode prequel series is coming to netflix. The power of the dark crystal will be a 12issue series from boom. Returns to the world of thra, where three gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the skeksis power, and set out to. In upcoming the dark crystal prequel series age of resistance, its time for the gelfling to fight back, and shazad latif will be part of the cause.
More than 2,500 people worked to bring netflixs dark. May 18, 2017 rediscover the age of wonder inspired by jim hensons groundbreaking vision. Nov 21, 2019 its a prequel to the 1982 film the dark crystal, and like the movie, the show is a fantasy adventure entirely performed by puppets. The dark crystal 2, the dark crystal, dark crystal. The dark crystal is a 1982 fantasy film directed by jim henson and frank oz. As a prequel, its only natural this show, set many years before, would dovetail into the film and form the building blocks of the skeksis.
Age of resistance, the tenepisode show will be set years before the events of the film. A dark crystal prequel is coming to netflix engadget. Should i watch movie the dark crystal 1982 before this one, is it. If youve ever seen jim hensons movie the dark crystal and loved it as much as i did as a child then im sure youre going to love these graphic novels. Age of resistance official trailer 2019 taron egerton, netflix series hd subscribe to rapid trailer for all the latest movie trailers. Age of resistance is an american fantasy web television series. Age of resistance is a 12 part ongoing comic that is a. Age of resistance a guide to the cast of the netflix prequel wonderwall explore the issues faced by the uks most vulnerable children and young people this summer. Age of resistance is a 12 part ongoing comic that is a prequel to the show. The series premiered on august 30, 2019, to critical acclaim. How netflixs the dark crystal prequel ties into the.
Join three gelfling heroes on an epic quest to save their world. The film was produced by itc entertainment and henson associates and distributed by universal pictures. The dark crystal prequel new trailer calls out corrupt leadership watch the 10part series returns to the magical world of thra and jim hensons puppetry on aug. Netflixs dark crystal is a prequel the creators explain why. The streaming platform just announced the release date of the 10episode prequel series officially titled the dark. After a charming but clunky opening, the new series quickly develops into a deft and wellpaced fantasy epic, weaving together multiple storylines without ever getting bogged down or overly convoluted, and building to a finale that offers a temporarily satisfying conclusion while still hinting at dangers ahead. Sep, 2019 the new netflix tv show, the dark crystal age of resistance, is the prequel to the 1982 film, the dark crystal.
Studios and the henson company based on an unproduced screenplay following the 1982 fantasy movie. When three gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the skeksis power. Age of resistance is released on friday, featuring many of the original puppeteers and an impressive voice cast including lena headey, natalie dormer, alicia vikander, mark hamill. Dark crystal prequel expands jim hensons vision of. Join deet, rian and brea on an epic quest to find hope in darkness, save thra, and reveal their destiny. My trust is low knowing netflix is in charge of it, but im always willing to give the benefit of the doubt. Age of resistance a guide to the cast of the netflix prequel wonderwall explore the issues faced by the uks most. Age of resistance, a prequel series to the 1982 dark crystal film.
To reapproach these characters has been wonderful, said froud. Creation myths is a 3 volume comic that shows the early history of the world and previous great conjunctions. The epic film which was set on the alien planet thra revolves around jen, an elflike gelfling on a quest to restore balance to his alien world by returning the lost shard of a powerful but broken gem. Age of resistance, a prequel series to the jim henson companys groundbreaking 1982 feature the dark crystal, has landed at netflix, with shooting slated to begin this fall. Mar 26, 2019 in upcoming the dark crystal prequel series age of resistance, its time for the gelfling to fight back, and shazad latif will be part of the cause. Age of resistance, a 10episode prequel to jim hensons classic 1982 feature film the dark crystal. World of the dark crystal is an art book by brian froud and the first book to expand the lore. Dark crystal film production info galleries show sub menu. Dark crystal prequel new trailer calls out corrupt. Brian froud, the conceptual designer for the films the dark crystal and labyrinth, drew the covers for the project, and served as a creative consultant for the henson line. The dark crystal age of resistance netflix prequel trailer. It is a prequel to the 1982 jim henson film the dark crystal that explores the world of thra created for the original film.
How netflixs the dark crystal prequel ties into the original. Age of resistance, a new series on netflix, is perhaps not meant for viewers who dont readily identify as fantasy nerds. Age of resistance is an american fantasy web television series produced by netflix and the jim henson company. A prequel series to jim hensons film the dark crystal is a go at netflix, the streaming platform announced thursday. The first photos from netflixs prequel the dark crystal series are here below. Age of resistance, which is based on the iconic 1982 film from pioneer jim henson.
Creation myths is some of the best graphic novel art i have seen. With neil sterenberg, beccy henderson, nathalie emmanuel, taron egerton. The netflix revival of jim hensons cult classic the dark crystal is coming soon. Dark crystal sequel finally coming to life thanks to comic. Its actually a prequel to the jim henson 1983 movie, the dark crystal, which got dramatically overshadowed when it was released back then by a movie about an alien you might have heard of. The characters from the 1982 cult fantasy film the dark crystal series were created by puppeteer jim henson and concept artist brian froud, most of the information about specific characters and species names that were not mentioned in the film come from supplementary materials such as frouds book the world of the dark crystal. Age of resistance, a 10part prequel tv series to the classic 80s movie from jim henson.
But as soon as you place them as do both the original 1982 the dark crystal film and netflixs new, 10episode prequel series at the center. Creation myths is a graphic novel series by archaia studios press based on the world of the dark crystal. As someone who wanted to get into dark crystal movie, but couldnt because of the flawed storytelling i hope this prequel works out. The original film, created by jim henson, follows jen, who is thought to be the last gelfling, whose entire family was killed by the skeksis. Dark crystal prequel reveals release date on netflix, new.
Rediscover the age of wonder inspired by jim hensons groundbreaking vision. Returns to the world of thra, where three gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the skeksis power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. Netflix the dark crystal prequel reveals first photos. Dark crystal prequel series photos these photos of are the three lead characters in the series. Our jumping off point for the creation of the prequel world is the scene in the original dark crystal film when jen. Age of resistance has released 10 new episodes but will audiences. Age of resistance for fans was how the series would eventually tie into jim hensons 1982 puppet classic about the battle for the soul of thra. Plus the shows voice cast has been revealed and it seems netflix has basically hired every famous person. Netflix has announced a new tv series called the dark crystal age of resistance, which will serve as a prequel to the jim henson companys 1982 movie. Nov 21, 2016 the power of the dark crystal will be a 12issue series from boom. Nathalie emmanuel and beccy henderson in the dark crystal. Do i need to watch the dark crystal movie before the netflix series. Dark crystal age of resistance series 2 radio times.
Dec 17, 2018 the first photos from netflixs prequel the dark crystal series are here below. Its actually a prequel to the jim henson 1983 movie, the dark crystal, which got dramatically overshadowed when it was released back then by a movie about an. Do i need to watch the dark crystal movie before the. The streaming service put out several photos, and also announced the. Characters and races of the dark crystal wikipedia. It stars the voices of stephen garlick, lisa maxwell, billie whitelaw, percy edwards, and barry dennen. The film delved into a dark world in which a race of creatures called gelflings had been exterminated by the birdlike skeksis. Dark crystal prequel series greenlit at netflix video.
The new netflix tv show, the dark crystal age of resistance, is the prequel to the 1982 film, the dark crystal. May 18, 2017 a prequel series to jim hensons film the dark crystal is a go at netflix, the streaming platform announced thursday. Now, nearly 40 years after jen and kira defeated the skeksis and healed the titular crystal, were returning to thra in the form of netflixs the dark crystal. Age of resistance, a new series on netflix, is perhaps not meant for viewers who dont readily identify as fantasy nerds nor for the faint of heart. The dark crystal prequel is game of thrones with puppets wired. My trust is low knowing netflix is in charge of it, but.
Plus the shows voice cast has been revealed and it. May 18, 2017 check out the first teaser trailer for the dark crystal prequel series direct from netflix. 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. The dark crystal prequel series reveals photos and voice. The dark crystal the official home of the dark crystal from the. It has plenty of humor, including a laughoutloud scene with brea. Netflix is revealing the first look at the dark crystal. One of the biggest draws of netflixs the dark crystal. A girl made of fire steals a shard of a legendary crystal in hopes of reigniting the dying sun. The dark crystal prequel series set at netflix deadline. Dec 17, 2018 netflix is revealing the first look at the dark crystal. Its a prequel to the 1982 film the dark crystal, and like the movie, the show is a fantasy adventure entirely performed by puppets.
Age of resistance is a 10episode prequel series that explores the world of thra, expounds on the origin of the skeksis, and provides backstory to the power dynamic between the gentle gelflings and their tormentors. Creation myths volume i is the exciting first part of a trilogy of graphic novels that tells the story of what happened before the events depicted in the film. With dynamic, beautiful artwork and an involving, compelling story by a team led by original conceptual designer brian froud and comprised of brian holguin, alex. The reason netflixs dark crystal is a prequel, not a sequel. May 30, 2019 netflix has released the first epic teaser trailer for the dark crystal prequel series the dark crystal. Check out the first teaser trailer for the dark crystal prequel series direct from netflix.
The dark crystal prequel series reveals photos and voice cast. Lisa went on to discuss the moment in the film that the series is hinged on. Netflix has released the first epic teaser trailer for the dark crystal prequel series the dark crystal. Age of resistance is an american dark fantasy adventure web television series produced by netflix and the jim henson company. The dark crystal age of resistance trailer netflix. Netflix prequel the dark crystal pays homage to original. Taron egerton as rian top, anya taylorjoy as brea left and nathalie emanuel as deet right.
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