Labyrinth & Dark Crystal: Sept. 1 - Blu-ray Forum

nomad2010 · 06-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Amazon has just listed Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal as releasing September 1st.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

sorry if posted already.

benricci · 06-11-2009, 08:30 PM

Yes, this information has already been posted.

Steve · 06-11-2009, 08:31 PM

It's kinda funny that these 2 are announced together. My wife bought them on DVD a couple of years ago and they came boxed together. I understand these are not a box set but they still seem joined at the hip.

kpkelley · 06-11-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

It's kinda funny that these 2 are announced together. My wife bought them on DVD a couple of years ago and they came boxed together. I understand these are not a box set but they still seem joined at the hip.

They are both directed by Jim Henson.

Steve · 06-11-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

They are both directed by Jim Henson.

I forgot all about that.

EricJ · 06-11-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

They are both directed by Jim Henson.

Actually, "Dark Crystal" was co-directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, which is why it aspires to a least a bit of straightfoward technical seriousness and grim earnestness--
While "Labyrinth" was directed by Henson solo, which is why it came off sloppy, toneless, wildly disorganized, often hedging bets with embarrassing humor when it should've kept its mind on its business, and reflected Jim's own post-'84 psychological preoccupation that All Fantasy Should Look Like Ridley Scott's "Legend".

(Which is rather ironic, when you look at some of Scott's ideas for "Legend" after "Dark Crystal" came out...

)

Zen_Amako · 06-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Legend came out in '85 and Labyrinth was released in '86. Was Henson really that preoccupied with Legend? I would think he would have already been well into production on Labyrinth when Legend came out.

EricJ · 06-12-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Legend came out in '85 and Labyrinth was released in '86. Was Henson really that preoccupied with Legend? I would think he would have already been well into production on Labyrinth when Legend came out.

Legend came out in Europe in '84, and Henson quickly hired cinematographer Alex Thomson to work on Labyrinth.

As for how much "influence" there may have been, feel free to peruse either "Labyrinth" or any episode of "The Storyteller" to theorize about Jim's sudden tastes for gold-filter cinematography, swiring leaves/petals/snowflakes, backlit fires, Wagnerian high-doom and dark-haired virginal Mia Sara clones wherever "fantasy" was remotely involved...

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Originally Posted by zak88lx

Will we see all the puppet strings now that it's in 1080P?

Given that most of them were hand/suit, likely not.

zak88lx · 06-11-2009, 09:33 PM

I'm wondering how the Dark Crystal will turn out on Blu-ray.
Can they digitally remaster videos of puppets?

Will we see all the puppet strings now that it's in 1080P?

Blu-Runner · 06-11-2009, 09:46 PM

Buying Labyrinth. Maybe Dark Crystal, depends.

Silo5 · 06-12-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zak88lx

I'm wondering how the Dark Crystal will turn out on Blu-ray.
Can they digitally remaster videos of puppets?

Will we see all the puppet strings now that it's in 1080P?

They can always give it the "Official George Lucas CGI Upgrade Treatment"

Seriously though, I would be interested in The Dark Crystal. I haven't seen it since I was a kid.

benricci · 06-11-2009, 08:34 PM

Both 80s fantasy films directed by Jim Henson, featuring his genius puppeteer crews. They are also owned by the same studio, so it's pretty natural to keep releasing them together.

FruityOatyBar · 06-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Not sure about Labyrinth, but The Dark Crystal on Blu should be a very impressive release. There's so much detail in it. It's sure to be a feast for the eyes. A dang good movie too. Maybe better at creating a mood and hinted-at history than a really strong story, but utterly unique and intriguing. As long as the transfer is well done, The Dark Crystal will find a highly regarded place in my collection.

pandabear1 · 06-12-2009, 05:44 AM

ill be buying them both probably right away when they come out. love the labyrinth!

P@t_Mtl · 06-11-2009, 10:20 PM

It was mention a few weeks ago, very HYPED!!!

I want both on BD. Funny I saw Labyrinth last weekend. It actualy upscaled pretty well so make's me think that the BD should be very good. I might have to check Dark Crystal this weekend

FindYourWay · 06-11-2009, 10:33 PM

Buying both.
I have the the SD Anniversary editions and they both were treated to a Hi-Definition Film Transfer. The BD versions should look quite nice.

SpaceDog · 06-11-2009, 10:43 PM

First day for both easy.

MMMMMMhhmmmmm.

06-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
nomad2010 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:237	Labyrinth & Dark Crystal: Sept. 1 Amazon has just listed Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal as releasing September 1st. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 sorry if posted already.

06-12-2009, 05:44 AM	#14
pandabear1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:34	re ill be buying them both probably right away when they come out. love the labyrinth!

06-11-2009, 10:20 PM	#15
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	It was mention a few weeks ago, very HYPED!!! I want both on BD. Funny I saw Labyrinth last weekend. It actualy upscaled pretty well so make's me think that the BD should be very good. I might have to check Dark Crystal this weekend Last edited by P@t_Mtl; 06-11-2009 at 10:34 PM.

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06-11-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, this information has already been posted.

06-11-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	It's kinda funny that these 2 are announced together. My wife bought them on DVD a couple of years ago and they came boxed together. I understand these are not a box set but they still seem joined at the hip.

06-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:667 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	Legend came out in '85 and Labyrinth was released in '86. Was Henson really that preoccupied with Legend? I would think he would have already been well into production on Labyrinth when Legend came out.

06-11-2009, 09:33 PM	#9
zak88lx Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, AB 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:768 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'm wondering how the Dark Crystal will turn out on Blu-ray. Can they digitally remaster videos of puppets? Will we see all the puppet strings now that it's in 1080P?

06-11-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Buying Labyrinth. Maybe Dark Crystal, depends.

06-11-2009, 08:34 PM	#12
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Both 80s fantasy films directed by Jim Henson, featuring his genius puppeteer crews. They are also owned by the same studio, so it's pretty natural to keep releasing them together.

06-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
FruityOatyBar Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Hollywood, CA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:368	Not sure about Labyrinth, but The Dark Crystal on Blu should be a very impressive release. There's so much detail in it. It's sure to be a feast for the eyes. A dang good movie too. Maybe better at creating a mood and hinted-at history than a really strong story, but utterly unique and intriguing. As long as the transfer is well done, The Dark Crystal will find a highly regarded place in my collection.

06-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#16
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Buying both. I have the the SD Anniversary editions and they both were treated to a Hi-Definition Film Transfer. The BD versions should look quite nice.

06-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#17
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