Farscape Turns 20, Comes to Amazon Prime and More!

Beginning today The Jim Henson Company's groundbreaking sci-fi series Farscape will be available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Nordics, as well as several other countries around the world on Amazon Prime Video.

All four seasons of the series plus the Emmy®-nominated mini-series finale have been remastered in HD.

But that's not all, this all part of a year long initiate celebrating the show's 20th anniversary, which first premiered on March 19, 1999.

In addition to the launch on Prime Video, enthusiasts can expect fan events and various licensing initiatives including a special edition vinyl soundtrack release from Varèse Saraband this summer.

Collectors can look for products from Chronicle Collectibles, Toy Vault, and Trevco in the coming months.

'Scapers' (Farscape fans) are encouraged to follow the official Farscape social channels using the fan-created hashtag #FarscapeNow for specific Prime Video territory details and any upcoming announcements.

The Muppets Season 1 Now Available!

Have you been waiting for a Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, BETA, Laserdisc or some other physical home video release of ABC's The Muppets? 

The bad news is we still have to wait fo that. The good news though, is that the entire series is available in high-definition digitally from Amazon. 

You can buy each episode for $2.99 each or the whole series for $29.99 here. 

The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History Now Available!

The long awaited The Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual hits books store shelves today. 

Caseen Gaines' in depth chronicle of the  making of The Dark Crystal features an introduction by Brian and Wendy Froud and a foreword by Cheryl Henson. 

Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive collection of rare artwork, interviews, and on-set photos from the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic.

A true masterpiece brought to life by the ingenious puppetry and peerless storytelling of Jim Henson, Dark Crystal is revered by an entire generation of fans. For the first time, this deluxe and highly comprehensive book tells the complete story of this deeply personal Henson project, highlighting the unique creative journey and groundbreaking techniques that brought the film to the screen. Drawing from unseen archive interviews with Jim Henson and new interviews with the film’s behind-the-scenes creative team, Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History leaves no stone unturned in chronicling the entire production, from the initial concept based on themes close to Henson’s heart to the ingenious conceptual design, puppet construction, and logistics of the shoot itself. The book also delves into the wider world of Dark Crystal, exploring the creation of comics, novels, and other official projects inspired by the film. 

This deluxe coffee-table book contains an in-depth look at the day-to-day production of the film and showcases a huge range of incredible visuals, including candid set photography, previously unseen concept art, storyboards, production notes, and more. The book also features a plethora of amazing removable items, such as script pages, notes and sketches from Henson, and other unique treasures. Definitive, enthralling, and revelatory, Dark Crystal: The Ultimate Visual History is the last word on an enduring modern classic and the book that fans of the film have been waiting for.

 

Caseen Gaines will be joined by Cheryl Henson tomorrow evening at Barnes & Noble Tribeca to talk everything Dark Crystal, Henson, and Muppets and sign copies of the book. 

Want a signed copy of your very own, but can't make it to New York? Caseen was gracious enough to have a few copies signed by Cheryl Henson and himself available through his facebook page.  

Otherwise, the book is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and at a book store near you. 

Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Home Video Release!

The 30th Anniversary edition of Labyrinth is available today!

There are many different versions, so let's break down what's included in each.

Labyrinth (30th Anniversary Edition) (DVD):

Bonus Features:

ALL-NEW: “The Goblin King” Featurette

·         Commentary by Conceptual Designer Brian Froud

·         Original Making of Documentary “Inside The Labyrinth”

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters” Documentary

·         Theatrical Trailer

Labyrinth (30th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]:

Bonus Features:

·         4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) *

·         ALL-NEW: “The Henson Legacy” Featurette

o  Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talk about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the “Center for Puppetry Arts” featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from Labyrinth.

·         ALL-NEW: Labyrinth Anniversary Q&A

o  Hosted by Mythbuster’s Adam Savage with participants Brian Henson, David Goelz and Karen Prell, and surprise guest 
Sheri Weiser.

·         ALL-NEW: “The Goblin King” Featurette

o  Remembering David Bowie with co-star Jennifer Connelly, and Jim Henson’s children Brian Henson and Cheryl Henson.

·         The Storytellers (Picture-in-Picture)

·         Commentary by Conceptual Designer Brian Froud

·         Original Making of Documentary “Inside The Labyrinth”

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters” Documentary

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: The Quest for Goblin City” Documentary

·         Theatrical Trailer

 And a 24 page digibook with rare behind-the-scenes photos.

Labyrinth (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UltraViolet):

Bonus Features:

4K Ultra HD

·         Feature film in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR)

·         Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) *

·         Also includes the film and special features on high-def Blu-ray

Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:

·         4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) *

·         ALL-NEW: “The Henson Legacy” Featurette

o    Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talk about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the “Center for Puppetry Arts” featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from Labyrinth.

·         ALL-NEW: Labyrinth Anniversary Q&A

o    Hosted by Mythbuster’s Adam Savage with participants Brian Henson, David Goelz and Karen Prell, and surprise guest 
Sheri Weiser.

·         ALL-NEW: “The Goblin King” Featurette

o  Remembering David Bowie with co-star Jennifer Connelly, and Jim Henson’s children Brian Henson and Cheryl Henson.

·         The Storytellers (Picture-in-Picture)

·         Commentary by Conceptual Designer Brian Froud

·         Original Making of Documentary “Inside The Labyrinth”

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters” Documentary

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: The Quest for Goblin City” Documentary

·         Theatrical Trailer

Best Buy has an exclusive "Steelbook":

Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:

·         4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) *

·         ALL-NEW: “The Henson Legacy” Featurette

o  Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talk about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the “Center for Puppetry Arts” featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from Labyrinth.

·         ALL-NEW: Labyrinth Anniversary Q&A

o  Hosted by Mythbuster’s Adam Savage with participants Brian Henson, David Goelz and Karen Prell, and surprise guest 
Sheri Weiser.

·         ALL-NEW: “The Goblin King” Featurette

o  Remembering David Bowie with co-star Jennifer Connelly, and Jim Henson’s children Brian Henson and Cheryl Henson.

·         The Storytellers (Picture-in-Picture)

·         Commentary by Conceptual Designer Brian Froud

·         Original Making of Documentary “Inside The Labyrinth”

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters” Documentary

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: The Quest for Goblin City” Documentary

·         Theatrical Trailer

And last, but not least, Amazon has an exclusive limited-edition "mirrorbox" blu-ray gift set:

Blu-ray Bonus Features Include:

·         4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) *

·         ALL-NEW: “The Henson Legacy” Featurette

o  Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talk about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the “Center for Puppetry Arts” featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from Labyrinth.

·         ALL-NEW: Labyrinth Anniversary Q&A

o  Hosted by Mythbuster’s Adam Savage with participants Brian Henson, David Goelz and Karen Prell, and surprise guest 
Sheri Weiser.

·         ALL-NEW: “The Goblin King” Featurette

o  Remembering David Bowie with co-star Jennifer Connelly, and Jim Henson’s children Brian Henson and Cheryl Henson.

·         The Storytellers (Picture-in-Picture)

·         Commentary by Conceptual Designer Brian Froud

·         Original Making of Documentary “Inside The Labyrinth”

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: Kingdom of Characters” Documentary

·         “Journey Through the Labyrinth: The Quest for Goblin City” Documentary

·         Theatrical Trailer

 As well as the 24 page digibook with rare behind-the-scenes photos.

Each version is now available at local stores and at the links above. 

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Henson's Lily the Unicorn Debut's on Amazon!

The pilot for The Jim Henson Company's new animated series "Lily the Unicorn" is now available to view on Amazon!

Here's the official description:

Lily the Unicorn: Aimed at kids 6-11, animated show revolves around Lily, a colorful and comical unicorn who leads her friends on fantastic adventures. Anything is possible in Lily’s world: a simple song she hums can go viral and top the musics charts, or a quiet surprise picnic for her pal Roger can lead to a search for falafel waffles. Based on the children’s book by Dallas Clayton and produced by the Jim Henson Company. 

You can watch it here. Then let Amazon know if you're interested in seeing more Lily.