As the documentary reveals, the sheer scale of opening the “Dark Crystal” universe open in this way required a staggering amount of work (and money), and the effort shows onscreen. Even when the Gelflings’ mouths don’t quite match the voices (an admittedly common occurrence), the way they move and react still feels more tangible than their CGI counterparts would have been.
The test footage in which a puppet Skeksi faces off with a CGI Gelfling does, in fact, show exactly how uncanny even the best CGI can be, and how much more texture and personality a great puppet can lend a moment.
It flies on the backs of jaw-dropping creatures, dives into glowing caves, stages fearsome battles - and all, it must be said and underlined, with practical sets, puppets, and minimal CGI.Īs detailed in the show’s (excellent, feature-length) accompanying making-of documentary (“The Crystal Calls”), “Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” went through several stages before production in which the creators tried different combinations of puppets with CGI characters. As a band of determined Gelflings (the plucky underdogs of “Dark Crystal) mount a growing rebellion against Skeski rule, the show travels to verdant forests, glittering deserts, and icy castles. It builds out the mythology of the original “Dark Crystal,” revealing hierarchies and the truth of how the Skeksis first unraveled.
Over 10 episodes, “Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” introduces the world they destroyed and carefully unpacks how it became the husk of the movie.
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(Though as a note to curious parents: No, neither “Dark Crystal” nor its TV adaptation are quite appropriate for young children.)Ĭrucially, the series acts as a prequel to the catastrophic events of the movie, which picked up on a devastated planet with the imperious, vulturesque Skeskis picking over the carcass. But as conceptualized by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, and veteran producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach, “Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” simultaneously acts as a gift to fans packed with Easter eggs and a powerful primer for the uninitiated. We are so grateful to Netflix for trusting us to realize this ambitious series we are deeply proud of our work on Age of Resistance, and the acclaim it has received from fans, critics, and our peers, most recently receiving an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Program.For those who are wary that not being devoted to “Dark Crystal” in the 37 years since it debuted will make this series a completely impenetrable experience: Trust me, I was also skeptical that I would understand a single thing, let alone become someone who diverts casual conversation for twenty minutes to gush about the emotional resonance of a Podling puppet. Our history also includes productions that are enduring, often finding and growing their audience over time and proving again and again that fantasy and science fiction genres reflect eternal messages and truths that are always relevant. Our company has a legacy of creating rich and complex worlds that require technical innovation, artistic excellence, and masterful storytelling. We know fans are eager to learn how this chapter of The Dark Crystal saga concludes, and we’ll look for ways to tell that story in the future. “We can confirm that there will not be an additional season of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Lisa Henson, the show's producer, made a statement regarding the cancellation. However, hope was shattered when Netflix broke its silence in September 2020 and announced that the show was canceled.
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