The Collector's Edition
Box Set
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Box (front and side)
6 1/4" X 8" X 1"
* front flap opens to reveal collectibles and disc inside

Box (inside front)

Box (back)

Sticker
1"

Back Insert (inside plastic wrap)
5 1/2" X 7 1/2"

Disc

Cheryl Henson Forward
5 1/4" X 7 1/4"
* transparency paper in sepia tones

Senitype® (front)
5" X 7"
* heavy stock card framing a reproduced film cell

Senitype® (back)
* each limited edition Senitype® is numbered

Replication of Jim Henson's Notepad (top page)
5 1/4" X 7 1/4"
* 15 sheets (2 double-sided like the original pages) with notes, plot ideas, scene ideas, and a few sketches
Aughra's original name "Habeetabat" is revealed (this is where the name Habidabad originated, I discovered the name in a magazine article/interview)
Screen Captures:

Menus

The Mithra Treatment (first screen)
* short synopsis of the original story concept

Character Illustrations (first screen)
* picture gallery with 10 images

Storyboards (first screen)
Garthim Attack on Pod Village
* picture gallery with 11 images (5 shown here, 6 new)
Note: The trailer for Labyrinth on this edition is a commercial for the DVD/Video. The booklet with basic production notes, Trevor Jones' isolated music score, and the trailer for Jim Henson's The Storyteller are NOT included on this edition.
Note: This press release is to announce a forthcoming title from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"A one of a kind imaginative marvel!" --Washington Post
Enter The Fantastical and Imaginative Mind of Jim Henson With the Cult Favorite Fantasy Adventure Featuring Some of the Most Remarkable Puppet Creations Ever
********** THE DARK CRYSTAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET ***************
Must-Have Limited DVD Box Set
Release Available November 25
Highlighted by Exclusive Collectible Premiums
In the epic and mythical style of The Lord of the Rings is the classic storybook fantasy adventure film THE DARK CRYSTAL from the remarkable world of puppet master Jim Henson, now presented in a stunning COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET. This new edition includes the newly re-mastered DVD with Henson's sketches and his original treatment of the film. In addition, the box set offers collectible premium items: a limited edition film frame Senitype® reproduction, a copy of director Jim Henson's never-before-seen original handwritten production notes and a special forward to the edition written by Cheryl Henson, Jim Henson's daughter. Available for a limited time only in this unique gift set packaging, THE DARK CRYSTAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET will debut November 25 at the price of $59.95 SLP.
Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz and produced by Gary Kurtz (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back), THE DARK CRYSTAL brilliantly weaves a timeless myth of good versus evil. In another time, THE DARK CRYSTAL - a source of balance and truth in the Universe ? is shattered, dividing the world into two factions: 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 forevermore. It's up to Jen ? the last of his race ? to fulfill the prophecy that a Gelfling will return the missing shard to the Crystal and destroy the Skeksis' evil empire. But will young Jen's courage be any match for the unknown dangers that await him?
A masterful, elaborate and mesmerizing fantasy creation that has captivated generations, THE DARK CRYSTAL takes viewers on an engrossing experience into another world and another time from the limitless imagination of the legendary Jim Henson.
COLLECTOR'S EDITION BONUS FEATURES
DVD FEATURES NEW TO THIS EDITION:
"The Mithra Treatment": Jim Henson's Original Treatment of the Film
Character Illustrations
Storyboards
OTHER SPECIAL DVD FEATURES:
Digitally Remastered Audio and Anamorphic Video
Widescreen Presentation
"The World of The Dark Crystal" making-of featurette
Original Language Work Print Scenes
Deleted Funeral Scenes
Character Drawings & Profiles
Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers
Talent Files
Audio: English 5.1 (Dolby Digital) English (Dolby Surround); Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish
EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS
Limited Edition Film Frame Senitype® Reproduction
Replication of Jim Henson's Actual Notepad with Handwritten Production Notes
A Special Forward by Cheryl Henson, Jim Henson's daughter
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