Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the release of a new “25th Anniversary Edition” of The Dark Crystal and an “Anniversary Edition” of Labyrinth. Both films arrive on store shelves August 14th for a suggested retail price of $24.96 each.
The Dark Crystal:
Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz ( Little Shop of Horrors, Indian in the Cupboard), The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Edition sets the “highest standard” for audio and video available on DVD.
This special 2-disc anniversary edition features a new high definition film transfer, new commentary by Brian Froud, stylized new packaging, previously unreleased footage from the Henson archives and “Reflections on The Dark Crystal” featurettes that include all-new interviews with writers and performers behind the magic such as Brian Henson (son of Jim Henson and co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company), David O’Dell (Co-Writer) and many others.
Synopsis: In another time, the Dark Crystal was the Balance and Truth in the Universe, but it was destroyed and the world split into two factions led by the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the Crystal must be healed or darkness will reign forever. It is up to Jen, the last of his race, to carry out the prophecy that a Gelfing will return the missing chard of crystal and destroy the Skeksis’ evil Empire. But will Jen be up to the challenge of battling the unknown?
DVD Bonus Features: Rediscovered footage from Jim Henson’s home in England
The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Edition is now available for pre-order at Amazon . As of yet, this version of the DVD is not available in the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
Labyrinth:
Synopsis: Labyrinth tells the story of Sarah (Jennifer Connolly), a young teenager with an active imagination, who, when frustrated with babysitting her baby brother, summons the goblins to take him away. Be careful what you wish for, because when little Toby disappears, Sarah must follow him into a puzzling fantasy world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding the castle is The Labyrith itself: a complex and twisted maze of trickery, including outrageous characters and inexplicable dangers that Sarah must get through in time to save Toby.
DVD Bonus Features: Newly Rediscovered footage recovered from Jim Henson’s home in England
Labyrinth: Anniversary Edition is now available for pre-order at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for this version of the DVD in the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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