A large step forward in the likelihood of a sequel to the 1982 fantasy movie The Dark Crystal took place today with the announcement of The Speirig Brothers (Daybreakers, Undead) to direct The Power of the Dark Crystal. In addition, The Jim Henson Company is partnering with the Australian production company Onmilab Media on the making of the movie.
Also revealed was the intention to film the movie in stereoscopic 3D, the same 3D technique used for Avatar. As was the case with the first Dark Crystal, Henson will create the film's puppets and strange alien creatures. Brian Froud is returning to work as the conceptual designer of the sequel while Brian Henson, Lisa Henson and Jason Lust are producing for Henson.
"Power of the Dark Crystal is an exciting and ambitious undertaking and, having worked on previous projects with the top-notch talent and crews that Australia offers, we know we have assembled the right team to deliver the sequel to one of the most enduringly popular titles in the Henson library," said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. "Peter Spierig and Michael Spierig are sure to create a film that will continue the legacy of the original and exceed the expectations of our loyal fans."
Originally announced four years ago and with Gennedy Tartakovsky (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) to direct, the premise of the sequel doesn't appear to have changed its shape much. The follow-up takes place hundreds of years after the events of The Dark Crystal on the planet Thra. A dark age has once again fallen on the world. A young woman who is made of fire teams with a male Gelfing outcast to take a piece of the Crystal and bring it to the center of Thra where it will reignite the dimming sun that exists at the center of the world.
"Power of the Dark Crystal will showcase the depth of talent Australia has to offer up on the international stage," said Omnilab CEO Christopher Mapp. "The Jim Henson Company has consistently delivered an amazing range of entertainment over generations and is an iconic creative studio that we are proud to have partner with us."
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