Prepare For Classic Fantasy As The Legendary Jim Henson Movies Labyrinth And The Dark Crystal Are Coming To Home Entertainment
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Carl Roberts 
Studiocanal announces the release dates for the 4K & Blu-ray steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD standard edition, 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition, and 4K Standard Edition of the legendary Jim Henson’s Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
Studiocanal has done it again! After their recent releases of cult classics and Italian crime thrillers, they have turned their attention to two classic fantasy movies from the 1980s. Fans will be delighted to learn that both Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal are coming to home entertainment. In addition, Labyrinth will receive a 4K Steelbook & Collector’s Edition. The Dark Crystal has been awarded the same treatment for its UK 4K debut. Both films are superb entertainment, perfect for families to sit together and enjoy. Moreover, they have enough quality and charm to guarantee rewatches for the foreseeable future. And maybe, just maybe, the parents who saw those films on their initial release can sneak in a quiet, secret, late-night viewing of their favorite! It’s ok, we won’t tell! Besides, we are likely to be doing it ourselves!
DAVID BOWIE INVITES YOU INTO THE LABYRINTH
From Jim Henson’s legendary Creature Shop and featuring iconic rock star and actor David Bowie, Anime Limited, in collaboration with Radial Entertainment, is bringing the superb cult favorite Labyrinth to 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD this summer! Kicking off with a 4K & Blu-ray Steelbook on 22nd June, Blu-ray and DVD from 20th July, and a deluxe 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition from 27th July. A Standard Edition 4K release will follow on 2nd November.
The groundbreaking live-action fantasy, directed by Jim Henson—who also created The Muppets—was co-written by Monty Python star Terry Jones (Erik The Viking) and had Star Wars creator George Lucas as its executive producer. Empire Magazine hailed it as a “fabulous fantasy from the godfather of modern puppetry.”
A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
With a wonderful performance from David Bowie (The Man Who Fell To Earth) as the Goblin King, and an early starring role for Jennifer Connelly (Oscar winner for A Beautiful Mind), the film features an incredible array of gruesome goblins and truly stunning visuals (conceptual designer Brian Froud, who worked on Henson’s The Dark Crystal, was BAFTA nominated for Labyrinth); as well as a soundtrack by Bowie himself.
Labyrinth was filmed on an enormous and truly extraordinary ‘Goblin City’ set at Elstree Studios. This set featured one of the largest scenery backcloths ever made. It prompted the New York Times to call the film a “remarkable achievement”. Now you can see Henson’s incredible vision in pristine 4K in these new editions next year. More information will be coming soon!
THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION DETAILS
The Collector’s Edition will include:
A double-walled slipcase holding:
68 Page production art and photos booklet.
3 disc Steelbook with the film on 4K, the film on Blu-ray, and a Blu-ray disc of video extras
THE PREMISE
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world. She needs to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie).
LABYRINTH will be released on 4K & Blu-ray Steelbook on 22nd June. Blu-ray and DVD will be available from 20th July. The deluxe 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition will be released from 27th July. A Standard Edition 4K release will follow on 2nd November.
ENTER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THRA IN THE DARK CRYSTAL
Enter the incredible imagination of Jim Henson in UHD. His beloved fantasy The Dark Crystal is making its long-awaited UK 4K debut from Anime Limited, in collaboration with Radial Entertainment. Kicking off with a 4K & Blu-ray Steelbook on 22nd June. Blu-ray and DVD will be available from 20th July. A deluxe 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition will be released on 27th July. A Standard Edition 4K release will follow on 2nd November.
Winner of the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1983 Avoriaz Film Festival, *The Dark Crystal* stands out as a dazzling technological and artistic achievement, according to Variety. The film showcases a vibrant array of magnificently crafted creatures, including the unforgettable and eerie Skekses. The world of Thra shines in glorious 4K, making it more enchanting and extraordinary than ever before.
COMMERCIAL AND CRITICAL SUCCESS
A commercial and critical hit when it was first released, the film was directed by puppeting legend Jim Henson (The Muppets) and Frank Oz (the voice of Yoda in Star Wars). Both also voice some of the parts here. This is a really wonderful family film, albeit with a dark tone influenced by Grimm’s fairytales. It features BAFTA-nominated visual effects and a marvelously stirring score by Trevor Jones (BAFTA-nominated for The Last of the Mohicans).
THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION DETAILS
The Collector’s Edition will include:
A double-walled slipcase holding:
68 Page production art and photos booklet.3 disc Steelbook with the film on 4K, the film on Blu-ray, and a Blu-ray disc of video extras
THE PREMISE
Travel back in time to the fantasy world of Thra. Jen and Kira, surviving members of the Gelfling tribe, set out to find the crystal’s missing shard. They begin a dangerous journey that will bring them face to face with evil Skeksis and mysterious creatures at every turn. Moreover, Jen and Kira will not back down as they race the clock to save their planet.
The Dark Crystal hits shelves with a 4K & Blu-ray Steelbook release on June 22nd. You can grab the Blu-ray and DVD starting July 20th, followed by the deluxe 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition on July 27th. Keep an eye out for the Standard Edition 4K release arriving on November 2nd!
LABYRINTH and THE DARK CRYSTAL will hit the shelves in stunning 4K & Blu-ray Steelbook on June 22. You can get them on Blu-ray and DVD starting July 20, and a deluxe 4K & Blu-ray Collector’s Edition will be available from July 27. Don’t miss out on the Standard Edition 4K release, set to arrive on November 2!
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