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Tartakovsky directing Dark Crystal sequel

Filming expected to begin this summer with a scheduled 2007 theatrical release

Courtesy of The Jim Henson Company
February 1, 2006

Award-winning animation director Genndy Tartakovsky, who created the hit series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory, will direct Power of the Dark Crystal, the much anticipated sequel to The Jim Henson Company’s 1982 classic fantasy film. The announcement was made today by Lisa Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company and a producer on the film.


Queen Kira from the 2007 film, the Power of the Dark Crystal.
Additionally, Tartakovsky’s newest venture, Orphanage Animation Studios, has been brought on board as a producing partner to head up the CG animation elements that will be incorporated with the film’s live-action animatronic characters. Legendary fantasy artist Brian Froud, designer of the original film, will return to design the new characters. Odyssey Entertainment is representing worldwide sales and distribution on the film.

Set hundreds of years after the events of the first movie when the world has once again fallen into darkness, Power of the Dark Crystal follows the adventures of a mysterious girl made of fire who, together with a Gelfling outcast, steals a shard of the legendary Crystal in an attempt to reignite the dying sun that exists at the center of the planet.

“As an auteur of such exciting and fantastical adventure projects, Genndy is the perfect director to bring to life Power of the Dark Crystal,” said Lisa Henson. “I am sure that his visualization of Brian Froud’s designs will thrill fans of the original film as well as audiences who are meeting these beloved characters for the first time.”

Genndy Tartakovsky said, "The original Dark Crystal was one of the most inspirational and imaginative pictures of its time, so it's a real honor for me to be able to bring the world of The Dark Crystal to a whole new generation."

The sequel is only one of several projects exploring the world of The Dark Crystal, a fan favorite that has remained consistently strong with worldwide home video and DVD sales. Other projects include an animated television series, a manga series from Tokyo Pop, and myriad licensed products such as books, apparel and collectible sculptures.

Power of the Dark Crystal is a production of The Jim Henson Company in association with Orphanage Animation Studios. With a screenplay by Annette Duffy and David Odell, the film will be produced by Lisa Henson and Orphanage Animation Studios Chairman Scott Stewart. Executive Producers will be Brian Henson with Ralph Kamp and Louise Goodsill of Odyssey Entertainment.

Ralph Kamp and Louise Goodsill commented, “The original film remains a classic and it’s an honor to add Power of the Dark Crystal to our strong family line up. With Genndy and Orphanage Animation Studios joining The Jim Henson Company, the final creative elements are in place, and we know Berlin will be busy for us as we start the process of bringing this long-awaited sequel to its many fans around the world.”



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AHHHHHHHHHHH :-D I can't wait to see more

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Daxceon

I remember when we said the same about X-men the third...

Xavius

How pessimistic you've become.

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Daxceon

Blame X-men 3 - not my spunky attitude and outlook - that's what I do...

Anyways, I still have hope for Superman...

Kuriboo

That looks very good. I can't wait either.

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Calcifer

pic plskthxbye

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Xavius

Click on the damn link!@

http://muppetnewsflash.blogspot.com/

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DarknessGP

Thread title: "First pic from Power of the Dark Crystal (Queen Kira)"

First thing I noticed... NO PIC.

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Xavius

Shut up.

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scifanime

If this sequel is anywhere near the calibur of the original film, I will be thrilled. Hopefully it is not CGI laden, however.

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Sir Burley Bee

I never paid attention to the original when I watched it as a youngster. The animation looked so ridiculous I couldn't take it seriously. I should probably give it another go.

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Bucket

Woo, more Farscape!!

Oh, and the Dark Crystal stuff is cool, too. Nevermind that picture of the down's syndrome muppet.

Xavius

I hope you meant animation.. of the puppets.

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Machine Knight

Maybe he is thinking of Dark Waters?

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Xavius

Or Crystal Chronicles? Who knows, he's Canadian. I'm not even sure if The Dark Crystal has gotten to theaters yet up there.

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sonicblue

Someone do some work for me and post images of the original film. Because if it's what I think it is, I'm seriously disappointed. Tartakovsky could find a much better use of his time.

Xavius

You don't deserve images if you can't remember The Dark Crystal. In fact you don't deserve to be on the intranets.

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Nin10do

Damn, I can't wait. I love the first one. It is one of my top 10 fav childhood films.

Here's the pic of the new one for u lazy frucks.

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Xavius

It really is too cool. (famous last words?)

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