Coinciding with the announcement of a new limited edition Labyrinth release, Shout! Studios has also unveiled its limited 4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition and Steelbook release of Jim Henson’s 1982 dark fantasy adventure The Dark Crystal will also arrive on limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Collector’s Edition later this month.
From the brilliant imagination of Jim Henson, this puppetry work of genius recounts the timeless tales of good versus evil, becoming a cult favorite around the world. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the film features innovative animatronics and uniquely memorable characters created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Since its initial release in 1982, the film has earned a place in cinematic history as a masterpiece of fantasy and continues to reign as one of the must-see classics of its genre.
Travel back in time to the faraway planet of Thra where evil Skeksis are in control and the Gelfling Jen, the last of his kind, is sent on a quest by the peaceful Mystics to find the missing shard that will restore balance and heal the world.
Special Bonus Features
Disc One (4K UHD)
- NEW Fan Event Q&A with Lisa Henson
- Audio Commentary with conceptual designer Brian Froud
Disc Two (Blu-ray)
- Audio Commentary with Brian Froud
- “The Dark Crystal: The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy”
- “The World of The Dark Crystal” Documentary
- “Reflections of The Dark Crystal: Light On The Path Of Creation”
- “Reflections of The Dark Crystal: Shard of Illusion”
- Picture-in-Picture Storyboard Track
- Original Skeksis Language Scenes With Introduction By Screenwriter David Odell
- Deleted Scenes
- Photo Galleries
- Theatrical Trailers