There are so many incredible Netflix Originals to watch as we are heading out of 2019 and if you haven’t yet discovered this new series, it’s time. I’m talking about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
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Netflix Original – The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a 10-episode puppet-filled prequel to the 1982 classic cult film and follows three Gelfling who discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power and set out on an epic journey to reignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
The series stars an ensemble of characters and creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ and designed by Brian Froud, the original feature’s conceptual designer. Taron Egerton, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Anya Taylor-Joy lead a voice cast including Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Natalie Dormer, Mark Hamill, Lena Heady, Jason Isaacs, Theo James, Toby Jones, Keegan-Michael Key, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Simon Pegg, Mark Strong, Alicia Vikander, and Benedict Wong.
Yes, THE Mark Hamill.
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Books (and Giveaway)
Discover the lore, legends, heroes, and villains of Thra with all new books.
From Insight Editions is The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance; Inside the Epic Return to Thra. Written by Daniel Wallace, with a foreward by executive producer Lisa Henson, this book reveals the incredible creative process behind the new series—how Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and director Louis Leterrier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the many artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film. Filled with exclusive cast and crew interviews, concept art, set photography, puppet designs and more, this is the definitive exploration of The Jim Henson Company’s epic return to Thra. You can find a copy of the book here.
And for comic book fans, from Boom! Studios is Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a 12-issue official prequel to the Netflix series. Return to another world, another time, Before the Age of Wonder. The Skeksis rein over Thra, but there are distant echoes of rebellion. Gelfling and unlikely heroes emerge to champion what is good and just, but their paths to legend started long ago. Epic tales of adventure, magic, and mystery send us back in time to the Age of Resistance to witness the untold histories that forged these protectors of Thra. Based on a story by The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance series writers, Will Matthews & Jeffery Addiss, writer Nicole Andelfinger (Lumberjanes) and Matias Basla ( Sparrowhawk ) tell the tale of the mighty Ordon and a young Fara on an impossible quest. An all-new arc from writer Adam Cesare and artist French Carlomagno spotlighting Hup, the heroic Podling, debuts on January 15, 2020 and you can find at local comic book shops (comicshoplocator.com) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies available from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire. Individual issues Ages 12+.
From Penguin Random House are three books by J.M. Lee, a staff writer on The Dark Crystal, Age of Resistance. Lee, who holds a degree in linguistics, also created the Podling language featured in the Netflix show. He is the author of a four-book prequel series that ties directly into the plot and setting for the Netflix series, as well as several other Dark Crystal tie-ins. The novels came about after Lee won a writing contest co-hosted by Penguin and The Jim Henson Company—The Dark Crystal Author Quest. New titles from Lee this season include:
Heroes of the Resistance: A Guide to the Characters of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. This visual character guide, featuring stunning full-color photos from the show, will have readers feeling as knowledgeable about the world of Thra and its inhabitants as the wise and all-knowing Aughra. Hardcover; Ages 12+. You can find a copy of the book here.
Aughra’s Wisdom of Thra. A 40-page companion gift book, with lush illustrations by artist Cory Godbey, that transports readers into the legends and lore of The Dark Crystal’s expansive mythology. Aughra is a feisty three-and-a-half-foot creature with ram horns, a detachable eye, and secrets to an entire fantasy universe, who guides readers with wisdom beyond this realm and advice only she can give. Hardcover; Ages 12+. You can find a copy of the book here.
Shadows of The Dark Crystal. The acclaimed four-book prequel series, Shadows of the Dark Crystal, Song of the Dark Crystal, Tides of the Dark Crystal, and Flames of the Dark Crystal, dive into the culture of the Gelfling and how they work together across clans to resist the evil Skeksis. Flames of the Dark Crystal is newly available in paperback and Illustrated by Cory Godbey. Paperback; Ages 12+. You can find a copy of the book here.
Giveaway Time
It’s these last 3 books that I’m giving away to one lucky reader!
A 3-book package from Penguin Random House: Heroes of the Resistance: A Guide to the Characters of The Dark Crystal (hardcover): Age of Resistance; Aughra’s Wisdom of Thra (hardcover); and Shadows of the Dark Crystal (paperback) (Value: $32.97).
We were waiting for my daughter to get home from college to watch the Netflix show, because it was so special to us when she was little. <3
I haven’t seen the Netflix version but I remember seeing the original one as a kid.
I have not seen either. Hoping to win for my daughter.
I was a fan of the original. I have not seen this on Netflix yet.
I haven’t seen the movie, but the books sound interesting. Thanks for having the contest!
It’s all new to me and I have seen neither the original or the new one.
My husband said this was one of his favorite movies. Thank you
I love the original. I didn’t know Netflix had a new one out. I’m excited to see it
I haven’t seen it, I’m much more of a reader.
I was a fan of the movie but I haven’t seen it on Netflix yet
I’ve never seen any of them.
I really liked the original, I’ll have to check the new one out.
I have not seen either but the animation looks amazing
liked the original, haven’t seen the one on netflix (because I don’t have netflix)
This sounds like something I should share with my niece! Thanks for the giveaway!
I watched the original movie but I have not watched it on Netflix.
I loved the original movie! I need to make time to watch the series.
I havent seen either.
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I have not seen either one.
I have not seen either.
Yes, I was a fan of the original movie and have seen the series on Netflix.
I haven’t seen either
I loved the original movie as a kid. I have not found the time to watch the new Netflix one, but it is on my Watch List.
We’ve just started watching the show on Netflix
I loved the original movie when I watched it as a kid.
I like the movie but have not seen the series yet.
I haven’t seen it but I am very fascinated. Thanks.
I loved the original and I haven’t seen the Netflix one yet!
i watched the original ages ago, haven’t seen the new show yet
I loved the original but have not watched it on Netflix.
I watched the original movie but I have not watched it on Netflix.
Loved the original movie and had not heard yet about the series on Netflix but excited to check it out!
Yes, love the original movie. I remember seeing it at the theatre when I was a kid.
Haven’t seen the new one; but was a fan of the original.
I did like the original, but I haven’t watched the new one.
Haven’t seen either yet but plan to watch the Netflix one
Yes a big fan and I love the Netflix origanl too
I love the original film; I’ve seen the first episode of the prequel series so far.
We loved the original movie and have yet to see the one on Netflix.