Dark Crystal Get Longer Theatrical Re-Release!

Back in December we told that The Dark Crystal was getting a special theatrical Fathom events re-release as part of the promotion for the new 4K/ Bluray release. 

Apparently, the response has been so great, that Fathom has decided to expand the dates!

The unprecedented vision and mythic storytelling of Jim Henson’s 1982 epic fantasy-adventure “The Dark Crystal” returns to cinemas nationwide for a special two-night 4-night presentation from Fathom Events, The Jim Henson Company and Universal Pictures. Each screening of “The Dark Crystal” will also feature a brand-new featurette with Lisa Henson, CEO and President of The Jim Henson Company, who reflects on the making of this one-of-a-kind film and its creative legacy.

A milestone in fantasy filmmaking, “The Dark Crystal” was co-directed with Frank Oz (Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and produced by Gary Kurtz (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back). Following its two-day-only theatrical presentation, “The Dark Crystal” will debut on 4K Ultra HD™ and return to Blu-ray™ and digital on March 6 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Now, instead of just February 25th and 28th, select theaters will now have screenings on March 3rd and 6th as well!

WHO:
Fathom Events, The Jim Henson Company and Universal Pictures 

WHEN:
Sunday, February 25, 2018, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Saturday, March 3rd, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (local time)
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (local time)

WHERE:
Tickets for “The Dark Crystal” can be purchased online by visiting Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 500 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Dark Crystal "Anniversary Edition" 4K & Blu-ray Coming Soon!

Hard to believe, but yesterday The Dark Crystal celebrated it's 35th Anniversary. The party continues is March when Sony will release a new 4K version of the film.

As you'll see below, there will be a few different configurations.

4K, Blu-ray, and Digital:

4K and Blu-ray:

Blu-ray only:

Update: There will also be a digibook:

In addition to all those, Best Buy will have an exclusive steelbook, and we hear rumor of a gift set similar to the one for Labyrinth. 

The only version up for pre-order yet is Best Buy's steelbook, but all the version will be released on March 6th. 

To help promote the release Fathom Events is bringing the new 4K print to theaters for two nights only - February 25th and 28th.

Tickets go on sale January 12th.

We'll keep you posted as more details emerge!

Update: We now have info on the bonus features. 

Legacy extras include:

• Deleted Scenes 
• Commentary with Brian Froud 
• Picture-in-Picture Storyboard Track 
• Original Skeksis Language Scenes with Introduction by Screenwriter David Odell 
• The World of The Dark Crystal Documentary 
• Reflections of The Dark Crystal: “Light on the Path of Creation” & “Shard of Illusion” 
• Photo Galleries 
• Theatrical Teaser & Trailer 
• Plus the all-new bonus "The Myth, Magic and Henson Legacy’" a behind the scenes look at the film with Lisa Henson and Toby Froud.

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Re-Released!

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie has been re-released on DVD this year with a new Kermit only cover.

The DVD features the same widescreen version of the TV movie and bonus features as the previous release.

It's currently on sale for $5 at Walmart.

Unfortunately it looks like only the DVD was re-released this year though it may still available at Amazon and other retallers online.