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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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First pic from Power of the Dark Crystal (Queen Kira) Tartakovsky directing Dark Crystal sequelFilming 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."  _______ AHHHHHHHHHHH :-D I can't wait to see more ___________________  I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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DaxceonHa ha!
Posts: 2,550 Join Date: Dec 2004 |
I remember when we said the same about X-men the third... ___________________ |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
Posts: 32,290 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NM |
How pessimistic you've become.  ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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DaxceonHa ha!
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Blame X-men 3 - not my spunky attitude and outlook - that's what I do... Anyways, I still have hope for Superman... ___________________ |
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KuribooSuper
Posts: 12,190 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A Galaxy far far away.... |
That looks very good. I can't wait either. ___________________ Mario's Bitch |
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CalciferFryGuy
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pic plskthxbye ___________________ Strange days indeed. |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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Click on the damn link!@  http://muppetnewsflash.blogspot.com/ ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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DarknessGPThe Darkness Spreads
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Thread title: "First pic from Power of the Dark Crystal (Queen Kira)" First thing I noticed... NO PIC.  ___________________ See what I Digg at http://www.digg.com/users/DarknessGP |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
Posts: 32,290 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NM |
Shut up. ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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scifanimebeyond thunderdome
Posts: 2,270 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Over the hills and far away... |
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 BeeQuantum
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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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BucketThere's only one 64
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Woo, more Farscape!! Oh, and the Dark Crystal stuff is cool, too. Nevermind that picture of the down's syndrome muppet. |
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| NerdThursday, February 16th 2006. | |
XaviusSabor de Soledad
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I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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Machine KnightIt's Not Lupus
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Maybe he is thinking of Dark Waters?  |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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Or Crystal Chronicles? Who knows, he's Canadian. I'm not even sure if The Dark Crystal has gotten to theaters yet up there. ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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sonicblueThundercougarfalconbird
Posts: 20,230 Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida |
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. |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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You don't deserve images if you can't remember The Dark Crystal. In fact you don't deserve to be on the intranets. ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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Nin10doSmooth Criminal
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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.  ___________________ Hi. |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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It really is too cool. (famous last words?) ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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Sir Burley BeeQuantum
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Yeah I guess 'animation' is the wrong word. |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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I think this movie came out when you were - 3 years old. You need to check it out again. You were a cynical, cynical youngster. ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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Sir Burley BeeQuantum
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Mercer doesn't take advice from minorities. ___________________
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Deaconanti-social commentary
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RogueMr. Flibble
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Labyrinth was awesome. |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
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Deacon maybe you were intimidated by David Bowie's buldge? ___________________ I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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GevinSauce
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Labyrinth was "ok" David Bowie is incredible. David Bowie causes Labyrinth to be worth seeing. I <3 Bowie. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes... Turn & face the strange Ch-Changes. |
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MrSnugglesBanned
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i love genndy, samurai jack is one of the best cartoons of all time. ___________________ JFK: Ich bin ein Berliner BHO: Ich bin ein beginner |
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DaisyHello!
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LastAllianceTrollin' since 2003
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Crunchyto jue
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Labyrinth was better then Dark Crystal. (quickly gets a bucket of water) |
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XaviusSabor de Soledad
Posts: 32,290 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NM |
I was young and confused and your mom didn't want me around no more. Now pass me dem damn collard greens! |
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But I got the last laugh because I half-assed it hahahahahaaha.| NerdFriday, February 17th 2006. | |
nennedIs she worth it?
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Whats great about that shot is the continuity of the 1st film. That shot of Queen Kira not only looks like an older Kira, but the costume looks like the ones worn by the beings (the rulers before the crsytal cracked) that were created when the Mystics and the Skeksies merged at the end of the 1st movie. Brian Froud FTW!! |
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