Dark Crystal age of resistance on Netflix

[Bolt]

This isn't breaking news but it IS something I'm looking forward to.

with a ton of creative talent , and the budget Netflix can bring forth, I am expecting all 10 episodes to satisfy. I just hope the writers they've chosen can pull it off..

[Dynaman]

Even though I'm not a big fan of The Dark Crystal (it was decent, worth a watch, nothing spectacular) I'm going to watch this when it comes on.  Netflix has done some great stuff with less, Lost in Space comes to mind.

[TangledThorns]

I wonder where this series is at? Hadn't heard anything new since last year :/

[Bolt]

I haven't seen a release date anywhere but the production crew are mostly all  Hensen collaborators, including the original conceptual designer. It's going to be worthy , I think. 

[dragonstar1982]

As a big fan of the dark crystal, I'm really excited for this

[technoblue]

I really enjoyed the Dark Crystal, as well. It had a very unique ending which impressed itself on my younger self. I like to rewatch the movie once a year these days.  Hm. Now that I think more on it... given the Gelfling situation at the beginning of the original movie, this could be tough to watch.

Edited August 11, 2018 by technoblue

[Big s]

Hopefully we get some news soon, I’ve been excited about this since last year and hopefully it’s gonna live up to my expectations.

[apptt4]

the movie holds a special place for me too. with the talent onboard let's hope there's a story worth telling

[Bolt]

It looks like 2019..

[sh9000]

 

[505thAirborne]

Nice, I'm looking forward to this! And to know it's actual puppets not CGI... even better. 

[Thom]

Loved the original and can't wait to see this. One thing, I was hoping for a sequel and not a prequel, but oh well..

[Bolt]

A local puppet maker (yes people still do that!) was able to work on some of the characters at Henson studios. They look great! 

There sure was a lot of name dropping , as far as the voice acting cast.  I hope everyone mentioned is on.

No surprise Mark Hamill  is in the mix..he’s done so much over the years!

 

[TangledThorns]

Hope the story is good and not full of genocide.

[tekering]

15 minutes ago, TangledThorns said:

Hope the story is good and not full of genocide.

Then it wouldn't be The Dark Crystal, would it?  Genocide was a defining trait of the Skeksis, and the whole structure of Thra society was based on it.

[Mazinger]

I do hope that they don't completely rule out the use of technology to overcome limitations in having the puppets move particularly during scenes that require a range to be crossed or speed.  I think puppetry can be amazing for intimate, close up shots, but once a chase ensues, it becomes very obvious that these are constructs wobbling on top of platforms.  A tiny, little bit of CG could go a long way to blending all those limitations away.

Anyways I'm happy just to get more Dark Crystal, my oldest kid is eager to see.  The wife however can't watch evern old school Star Trek due to uncanny valley issues and thinks this will give the kids nightmares.  I had to get sneaky to show my kids Labyrinth. They enjoyed it, but she wasn't happy that I showed it to them.

[electric indigo]

I love to see more of the Dark Crystal world, but being a prequel, it will lead to something quite gruesome.

[Thom]

If I recall correctly, in the original there were only two Gelflings left..? So, the three in this one...

[Big s]

It is a prequel, so there could be more.

[electric indigo]

NOT FOR LONG, MWAHAHA

[TangledThorns]

4 hours ago, electric indigo said:

NOT FOR LONG, MWAHAHA

Trial by stone!!

[Sildani]

(Chamberlain Voice) Mmmm hhmmm!

Edited December 20, 2018 by Sildani

[Thom]

16 hours ago, Big s said:

It is a prequel, so there could be more.

There will be more. But by the original, there are only two so we can easily guess as to what happens to the three in this one.

[electric indigo]

It's the Rogue One scenario. Somebody needs to get that shard to Aughra.

"GARTHIM!"

[TangledThorns]

The Dark Crystal is on Amazon Prime. Hope my four year girl doesn't find it too scary. 

[Bolt]

Might be a bit much for a four year old. Best rewatch and decide before you scare her.

I thought my 6 year old could handle .. Lol. 

[Mazinger]

I think I was 8 when I saw it.   I remember thinking, aw man, this thing has puppets in it! I'm too old for puppets!

And then they showed the Skeksis.

Funny, how all thoughts of puppets being silly flew right out the door.

Edited December 23, 2018 by Mazinger

[TangledThorns]

2 hours ago, Bolt said:

Might be a bit much for a four year old. Best rewatch and decide before you scare her.

I thought my 6 year old could handle .. Lol. 

Just watched it. Wasn't scared but didn't care for it really. Oh well, watching it again made me excited for the Netflix series though!

[sh9000]

[Big s]

Looks great, when do we get it?

[505thAirborne]

 

[electric indigo]

They captured & expanded the look of the original movie amazingly well. I wonder if they actually integrate the movie events into the series instead of asking you to watch a 36 year old film after you finish the episodes.

[TangledThorns]

Looks better than I imagined!! FYI the original Dark Crystal is currently on Netflix too.

[Duymon]

All of Netflix'es budget went to Dark Crystal which is why the nilfgards in Witcher look like they're wearing trashbags

 

[Big s]

I don’t know anything about milf guards in trash bags, but I cannot wait for August for Dark Crystal