Anniversary
editions of Dark Crystal and Labyrinth coming to DVD
Henson's
classic fantasy films will each receive a 2-disc DVD anniversary
edition along with never-before released bonus features and commentaries
Courtesy
of Columbia Tri-Star
June
6, 2007
THE
DARK CRYSTAL 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Become
part of Jim Henson’s world and experience the mystical realm
of imaginative creatures, fantastical journeys, and the fight between
light and dark with The
Dark Crystal 25th Anniversary Edition, available on DVD from Sony
Pictures Home Entertainment on August 14th for the SLP of $24.96.
Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz (Little Shop of Horrors, Indian
in the Cupboard), The Dark Crystal 25th Anniversary Edition sets the
highest standard for audio and video available on DVD.
This
special 2-disc anniversary edition features a new high definition
film transfer, new commentary by Brian Froud, stylized new packaging,
previously unreleased footage from the Henson archives and “Reflections
on The Dark Crystal” featurettes that include all-new interviews
with writers and performers behind the magic such as Brian Henson
(son of Jim Henson and co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company), David
O’Dell (Co-Writer) and many others.
DVD
Bonus Features
Rediscovered
footage from Jim Henson’s home in England
“Reflections
on The Dark Crystal” exclusive featurettes including all-new
interviews with the writers and performers behind the magic including:
David
O’Dell (Co-Writer with Henson)
Dave Goelz and Katheryn Mullen (Performers)
Brian Froud (Conceptual Designer/Supervisor)
Brian Henson (Son of Jim Henson)
Jane Gootnick (Senior Puppet Builder)
Mira Velimorivic (Jim Henson’s Creative Assistant)
LABYRINTH
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Join
the journey through this twisted maze of events "where everything
seems possible and nothing is what it seems," with Jim
Henson’s Labyrinth Anniversary Edition, available from
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on DVD August 14th for the SLP
of $24.96. Starring Grammy-winning rock legend David Bowie (Best
Music Video, Short form, David Bowie, 1984) and Academy Award-winner
Jennifer Connelly (Best Actress in a Supporting Role, A Beautiful
Mind, 2001), this genre-bending fairytale was directed by Jim Henson
and produced by Henson with Academy Award-winner George Lucas (Irving
G. Thalberg Memorial Award, 1992), and includes an original soundtrack
written and performed by David Bowie.
Labyrinth
Anniversary Edition includes 60 minutes of exclusive featurettes,
including all-new interviews with executive producer George Lucas
as well as the film’s creators, puppeteers, and others behind
the magic. Along with an astounding array of recently rediscovered
footage, new high definition transfer and new stylized packaging
make this DVD a must-own for a generation of film fans.
DVD
Bonus Features
Newly
Rediscovered footage recovered from Jim Henson’s home in England
60
minutes of featurettes, new interviews of the writers and performers
behind the magic including:
George
Lucas (Executive Producer)
Brian Henson (Hoggle/Goblin Voice/Puppeteer/CO-CEO, The Jim Henson
Company)
Brian Froud (Conceptual Designer/Supervisor)
Karen Prell (The Worm/The Junk Lady/Firey 2)
Dave Goelz (Didymus/The Hat/The Guard/L. Doorknocker/Firey 3)
Mira Velimorivic (Jim Henson’s Creative Assistant)
Gates McFadden (Choreographer)
Toby Froud (Toby)
Jane Gootnick (Senior Puppet Builder)
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