Become part of Jim Henson's world and experience the mystical realm of imaginative creatures, fantastical journeys, and the fight between light and dark with The Dark Crystal - 25th Anniversary Edition,available on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 14th for the SLP of $24.96. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz (The Indian in the Cupboard), The Dark Crystal - 25th Anniversary Edition sets the highest standard for audio and video available on DVD.

This special 2-disc anniversary edition features a new high definition film transfer, new commentary by Brian Froud, stylized new packaging, previously unreleased footage from the Henson archives and "Reflections on The Dark Crystal" featurettes that include all-new interviews with writers and performers behind the magic such as Brian Henson (son of Jim Henson and co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company), David O'Dell (Co-Writer) and many others.

Synopsis:

In another time, the Dark Crystal was the Balance and Truth in the Universe, but it was destroyed and the world split into two factions led by the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the Crystal must be healed or darkness will reign forever. It is up to Jen, the last of his race, to carry out the prophecy that a Gelfing will return the missing chard of crystal and destroy the Skeksis' evil Empire. But will Jen be up to the challenge of battling the unknown?

Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz with producer Gary Kurtz (Empire Strikes Back), this film is a fantasy masterpiece from the incomparable imagination of Jim Henson who has created some of the most inventive creatures ever. The Dark Crystal weaves the timeless myth of Good and Evil.

DVD Features:

- Rediscovered footage from Jim Henson's home in England

- "Reflections on The Dark Crystal" exclusive featurettes including all-new interviews with the writers and performers behind the magic including: David O'Dell (Co-Writer with Henson), Dave Goelz and Katheryn Mullen (Performers), Brian Froud (Conceptual Designer/Supervisor), Brian Henson (Son of Jim Henson), Jane Gootnick (Senior Puppet Builder), Mira Velimorivic (Jim Henson's Creative Assistant)

Technical Specs:

- Rating: PG

- CC: Yes

- Run Time: 89 minutes

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