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‘Labyrinth’ Returning To Theaters For 35th Anniversary

Jim Henson’s magical classic Labyrinth, from Sony Pictures, returns to movie theaters nationwide this fall as the 1986 fantasy adventure celebrates its 35th anniversary, and the legendary filmmaker’s 85th birthday, with three days of screenings from Fathom Events. David Bowie stars as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must rescue her baby brother by finding her way through the massive maze in the fantasy world. Preceding the 35th Anniversary screening Labyrinth, audiences will be treated to a featurette including behind-the-scenes footage, the Henson Family, and others reflecting on the creative process behind the iconic film. Directed by Jim Henson, Labyrinth was executive produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas and presented by Henson Associates, Inc., and Lucasfilm Ltd. The film’s screenplay is by Terry Jones of “Monty Python” fame, from a story by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson. Brian Froud served as the conceptual designer of the groundbreaking fantasy, with a score by Trevor Jones and songs by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
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Netflix Unveils Teaser For THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE

Netflix is running full steam ahead. For third time in two days we have news from the streaming giant. Word comes today that their prequel series to Henson and Frank Oz’s 1982 classic The Dark Crystal, has a an official title, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Rolling Stone reports. Set to begin filming this fall, Age of Resistance will be set many years before The Dark Crystal takes place. In the series three Gelfling are tasked with preventing Skeksis from ruling the planet Thra. The three discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power and set out on an epic journey to fan the flames of rebellion and save Thra. Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me) will be in the director’s chair for Age of Resistance. Brian Froud, who served as a conceptual designer for The Dark Crystal, and the Jim Henson Company will create the new cast of fantastical creatures for the series. While the premiere date has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2017
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‘Don’t Breathe’ Director Is Taking Us Back To The LABYRINTH Universe

Fede Alvarez is leaving his mark on the horror genre with films like Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead. Now, the incredibly talented director is about to take us back to the Labyrinth universe, a place etched into the minds of an entire generation (and more). Alvarez’s next project is The Girl in the Spider’s Web, but that’s not what here about today. The project that will follow The Girl in the Spider’s Web is. It is a movie that “will delve into the universe Jim Henson hatched in the 1986 cult classic,” Labyrinth. Alvarez will co-write the untitled project with Jay Basu. Before you freak out, the film will NOT be a remake and will NOT feature David Bowie’s character Jareth (because no one can replace Bowie). It will be completely original, Deadline reports. Labyrinth is one of the seminal movies from my childhood that made me fall in love with filmmaking,” Alvarez said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2017

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‘Labyrinth’ Returning To Theaters For 35th Anniversary

Jim Henson’s magical classic Labyrinth, from Sony Pictures, returns to movie theaters nationwide this fall as the 1986 fantasy adventure celebrates its 35th anniversary, and the legendary filmmaker’s 85th birthday, with three days of screenings from Fathom Events. David Bowie stars as Jareth, the Goblin King, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must rescue her baby brother by finding her way through the massive maze in the fantasy world. Preceding the 35th Anniversary screening Labyrinth, audiences will be treated to a featurette including behind-the-scenes footage, the Henson Family, and others reflecting on the creative process behind the iconic film. Directed by Jim Henson, Labyrinth was executive produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas and presented by Henson Associates, Inc., and Lucasfilm Ltd. The film’s screenplay is by Terry Jones of “Monty Python” fame, from a story by Dennis Lee and Jim Henson. Brian Froud served as the conceptual designer of the groundbreaking fantasy, with a score by Trevor Jones and songs by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2021
Horror Fuel

Netflix Unveils Teaser For THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE

Netflix is running full steam ahead. For third time in two days we have news from the streaming giant. Word comes today that their prequel series to Henson and Frank Oz’s 1982 classic The Dark Crystal, has a an official title, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Rolling Stone reports. Set to begin filming this fall, Age of Resistance will be set many years before The Dark Crystal takes place. In the series three Gelfling are tasked with preventing Skeksis from ruling the planet Thra. The three discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power and set out on an epic journey to fan the flames of rebellion and save Thra. Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me) will be in the director’s chair for Age of Resistance. Brian Froud, who served as a conceptual designer for The Dark Crystal, and the Jim Henson Company will create the new cast of fantastical creatures for the series. While the premiere date has

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2017
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‘Don’t Breathe’ Director Is Taking Us Back To The LABYRINTH Universe

Fede Alvarez is leaving his mark on the horror genre with films like Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead. Now, the incredibly talented director is about to take us back to the Labyrinth universe, a place etched into the minds of an entire generation (and more). Alvarez’s next project is The Girl in the Spider’s Web, but that’s not what here about today. The project that will follow The Girl in the Spider’s Web is. It is a movie that “will delve into the universe Jim Henson hatched in the 1986 cult classic,” Labyrinth. Alvarez will co-write the untitled project with Jay Basu. Before you freak out, the film will NOT be a remake and will NOT feature David Bowie’s character Jareth (because no one can replace Bowie). It will be completely original, Deadline reports. Labyrinth is one of the seminal movies from my childhood that made me fall in love with filmmaking,” Alvarez said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 13, 2017