Jim Henson’s fantasy masterpieces Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal are hitting screens like never before. Shout! Studios and The Jim Henson Company have collaborated to release the fan-favorite films on 4K digital.
Starting February 6, you can rent or purchase digital copies of both Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal from online retailers. The films will release individually, as well as in a bundled package on select platforms. For those purchasing through Apple, you’ll also gain access to special bonus features.
Get the details on each film and their digital bonus features below.
Labyrinth
LABYRINTH, starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, was originally released in 1986. The film is an unforgettable fantasy adventure that follows Sarah Williams (Connelly) as she makes her way through the labyrinth of the Goblin King Jareth (Bowie) in search of her little brother Toby. A mainstay of the fantasy genre with its spectacular visual effects and ground-breaking animatronics, LABYRINTH is of special interest to David Bowie fans worldwide as the film contains original songs written and recorded by Bowie especially for the film.
Apple iTunes digital bonus features include:
- Commentary with Brian Froud
- Reordering Time: Looking Back on Labyrinth
- The Henson Legacy
- Remembering The Goblin King
- Anniversary Q&A
- Inside The Labyrinth
- Original Theatrical Trailer & Teaser Trailer
- Original TV Spot
The Dark Crystal
From the brilliant imagination of Jim Henson, this puppetry work of genius recounts the timeless tales of good versus evil, becoming a cult favorite around the world. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the film features innovative animatronics and uniquely memorable characters created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™. Since its initial release in 1982, the film has earned a place in cinematic history as a masterpiece of fantasy and continues to reign as one of the must-see classics of its genre.
Travel back in time to the faraway planet of Thra where evil Skeksis are in control and the Gelfling Jen, the last of his kind, is sent on a quest by the peaceful Mystics to find the missing shard that will restore balance and heal the world.
Apple iTunes digital bonus features include:
- Commentary with Brian Froud
- The World of “The Dark Crystal”
- Storyboard Track
- The Myth, Magic and the Henson Legacy
- Light on the Path of Creation
- Shard of Illusion
- Deleted Funeral Scene
- Original Skeksis Language
- Photo Galleries