Dark Crystal Prequel Series

[Phyrebrat]

I was surprised to read Netflix are working on a 10-episode prequel to The Dark Crystal.

Loved this as a child and always wanted to know how the Ur-Skek became separated into the two distinct species, so I'm somewhat disappointed that this happens after that.

Anyway, here's what they are calling a teaser trailer though it's nothing of the sort.

and more details on Variety

Good times!

pH

 

[Nick B]

Awesome, I love the Dark Crystal!

 

[SilentRoamer]

I am really excited for this. The main reason I am excited is the team that is putting this together.

Loved Dark Crystal growing up, it used to in turn scare and mystify me. Such an epic tale.

 

[Amelia Faulkner]

Yeah I'm gonna need this. A lot.

 

[Phyrebrat]

I think what will be interesting is to see how the dying king from the film comes into play, and also what Aughra actually is. I hope we get to see the garthim doing scary stuff.

I was more scared of the garthim I'm the film than the skeksis.

pH

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

I'm looking forward to this. But I think I'm even more excited about the Labyrinth sequel.

 

[Amelia Faulkner]

I think I'm even more excited about the Labyrinth sequel.

Well steady on now...

 

[dekket]

I wonder if it will show gartham wiping out the gelfling.

 

[Amelia Faulkner]

Ooooo!

 

[SilentRoamer]

I hope we get more from Aughra and I would really like to see the original fall of Thra. So when the UrRu split into their respective forms and the erosion of Skeksis culture.

The Dark Crystal really has a vibrant and rich history. Brian Froud rocks!

 

[Paul_C]

I was surprised to read Netflix are working on a 10-episode prequel to The Dark Crystal.

Loved this as a child and always wanted to know how the Ur-Skek became separated into the two distinct species, so I'm somewhat disappointed that this happens after that.

Anyway, here's what they are calling a teaser trailer though it's nothing of the sort.

and more details on Variety

Good times!

pH

I've finally got round to moving lots of stuff to double check - the book that came out at the time the film was released (which I'd packed away to keep it safe from small children) describes a lot of pre-Dark Crystal history, which I hope they're going to use as the framework for at least some of the series.

 

[Phyrebrat]

I've finally got round to moving lots of stuff to double check - the book that came out at the time the film was released (which I'd packed away to keep it safe from small children) describes a lot of pre-Dark Crystal history, which I hope they're going to use as the framework for at least some of the series.

Is that the Brian Froud one? The artwork and transparencies in it are outstanding. I have mine hidden away at my folks, because I took it to school as a child and it got wet which spoiled a lot of the transparencies!

pH

 

[Paul_C]

Is that the Brian Froud one? The artwork and transparencies in it are outstanding. I have mine hidden away at my folks, because I took it to school as a child and it got wet which spoiled a lot of the transparencies!

pH

Yes, one of the first published in the UK (1983) rather than the 2003 reissue.

 

[Phyrebrat]

Me, too. It's beautiful, isn't it? I think I shall one day retire on the proceeds of that and my Babadook book

pH

 

[Amelia Faulkner]

I used to lust over that book so hard, but it was beyond my fiscal means at the time.

 

[Lucien21]

The movie was on Film 4 at the weekend, I caught about half of it.

 

[Paul_C]

Me, too. It's beautiful, isn't it? I think I shall one day retire on the proceeds of that and my Babadook book

pH

They seem to be going for around £25 - £30 at the moment, so you might need to wait quite a while.