Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to Beccy Henderson, the main puppeteer behind Deet and several characters on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Shownotes Beccy Henderson YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@YoungsterBeccy Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast X – www.x.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent going ons relating to The Dark Crystal, including Louis Leterrier’s launch of a production company Carrousel Studios, to the press event celebrating the 4K digital release of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, shout out to Thames Con on their upcoming Neverending Fantasy Convention and also thinking ahead for the upcoming 5 year anniversary of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Shownotes ‘Lupin’ Star Omar Sy, ‘Fast X’ Director Louis Leterrier and Producer Thomas Benski Launch Production Company Carrousel Studios  https://variety.com/2024/film/global/lupin-omar-sy-louis-leterrier-thomas-benski-production-company-carrousel-studios-1235941996/ Neverending Fantasy Con https://www.neverendingfantasycon.com The Future of The Jim Henson Company Has The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth in Its DNA https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/jim-henson/the-dark-crystal-labyrinth-the-jim-henson-company-interview Dark Crystal 4K Issues  Speculation: The Dark Crystal 4K Re-Issue in 2022 and video issues that SHOULD be fixed! Contact Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast X – www.x.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about recent news related to Dark Crystal over past few months, we talk about Faeries tv show in development with the Froud's, JHC and Amazon, the numbers revealed from Netflix for Age of Resistance between Jan to June 2023 and the Shout Studios distribution deals with the Jim Henson Company titles including Labyrinth and of course The Dark Crystal. Shownotes Amazon MGM Studios, Jim Henson Company to Develop Series Based on Brian & Wendy Froud’s Faeries (EXCLUSIVE) https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/amazon-mgm-studios-jim-henson-company-faeries-series-brian-wendy-froud-1235812780/ What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report https://about.netflix.com/en/news/what-we-watched-a-netflix-engagement-report Shout! Studios Lands Exclusive Rights To Distribute ‘Labyrinth,’ ‘The Dark Crystal’ & Other Jim Henson Company Titles https://deadline.com/2024/01/jim-henson-movies-labyrinth-the-dark-crystal-acquired-shout-studios-1235694059/ Women of Science Fiction: Wendy Froud | Womanica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70hODeHkiWY Contact Email – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast X – www.x.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about what they've been up to last few months as to why the podcast was on a break of sorts. We also talk about perfumes, the world wide tour of The Dark Crystal Odyssey with dates announced for 2024, The Great Con-Junction chatter and much more. Shownotes Dark Crystal Purfume Oils https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/the-dark-crystal/ Dark Crystal Odyssey Calendar Dates https://waynemcgregor.com/calendar The Great Con-Junction - Steven Garlick and Brian Meehl  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IoEPTwVO3o

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are back chatting Dark Crystal. We hear Sydney's thoughts on the Dark Crystal sauces from Jade City Foods, poke fun at recent rumours about Labyrinth TV show in the works and we delve into The Dark Crystal Tarot Guidebook and Deck from Insight Editions. Shownotes Hot Sauces - https://jadecityfoods.com/pages/dark-crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Dark-Crystal-Tarot-Deck-and-Guidebook/Insight-Editions/9798886630657 Labyrinth Experience - https://www.labyrinth-experience.com Contact Email – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast    

On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Philip raises his concerns on the state of streaming services, with other platforms starting the trend of removing their own original series of films and tv shows months after release or cancellation, would Netflix dare to follow suit with their own Original Series of shows that are cancelled like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance? Hear his thoughts on the issue, whether it might happen or not. Also a shoutout to all the writers and now actors with the strikes that are happening in US. Trial By Stone supports you. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/thedarkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni are joined by two fans, Zay from Thames Con / the Great Con-Junction and Ellie @moos_hues on Instagram to chat about their time seeing UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey, from Studio Wayne McGregor at the Royal Opera House in London. We hear their thoughts, the reactions from critics and fans and much more. Shownotes UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey  https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details The Labyrinth Experience https://www.labyrinth-experience.com/ Ellie on Instagram www.instagram.com/moos_hues  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni catch up with what we’ve been up to and why there’s been lack of podcasting content lately, long story short, life has been busy for us both. We find out some Dark Crystal encounters from Wonder Con from Sydnni and some possible merchandise in the works. We also discuss about the controversy and demise behind The Dark Crystal: The Card Game from River Horse Games, more cancellations from Weta Workshop with The Dark Crystal mini epics Chamberlain and Aughra, hear lot of pitches from ourselves on what direction The Jim Henson Company could be doing to keep The Dark Crystal alive and thriving and so much more. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  

Hosts Philip and Sydnni are back at it again to break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time. Minute 39, we cover from 38:00 to 39:00 of the film. Transition to family of Nebrie at the swamp to being Roast Nebrie at the Skeksis banquet as they begin their feast. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

The Dark Crystal Minute is finally back again! After seven month long break, hosts Philip and Sydnni are back at it again to break down every minute of The Dark Crystal, one episode at a time. Minute 38, we cover from 37:00 to 38:00 of the film. Jen is introduced to a Nebrie, to Kira’s name and also Fizzgig. Soon after they leave the swamp. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni wanted to briefly chat about the news from cancellation of Tavra collectible from Weta Workshop to bringing the positivity into The Dark Crystal with the podcast moving forward. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat about Co-CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos' comments on 'cancelling successful shows' and how it relates to Age of Resistance as well as updates on Universe: A Dark Crystal Odyssey. We also discuss about upcoming collectible statues from Weta Workshop and whether they support NFTs or not based on their recent newsletter. Also two card related titles are coming out as well from River Horse Games and Insight Editions later this year. It’s a spicy episode as we break it all down on the show. Shownotes Ted Sarandos Interview "We have never cancelled a successful show" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-21/netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-steps-down-interview-with-greg-peters-ted-sarandos Universe: A Dark Crystal Odyssey https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/the-dark-crystal-odyssey-by-wayne-mcgregor-details Weta Workshop Newsletter on Dark Crystal NFT's https://email.wetanz.co.nz/6XI1-892D-127D9BF2EDE4730245Y9JP7195714DE5E7F775/cr.aspx Weta Workshop's unlisted Dark Crystal video on NFT's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aybR_VYSjzE Tara the Gelfling from Weta Workshop  https://www.wetanz.com/us/tavra-the-gelfling The Dark Crystal: Card Game https://toywiz.com/the-dark-crystal-card-game/ The Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Dark-Crystal-Tarot-Deck-and-Guidebook/Insight-Editions/9798886630657 Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Phil and Sydnni chat to Zay to chat about the biggest Dark Crystal event of 2022 that she was involved in making it all happen and hear some of her stories throughout the convention and much more.   Shownotes The Great Con-Junction www.thegreatconjunction.com  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  

On this episode, hear Phil's interviews that were recorded from The Great Con-Junction. Guests include James Reedie, Jaime Prater and Toby Froud, J.M. Lee, Cory Godbey, Erin Rado, Jack Caesar, Alice Dinnean, Eliane Torralba, Caseen Gaines, Kristin Dalleske and Victor Yerrid. More coverage to come from The Great Con-Junction in the future. Stay tuned for our interview with Zay next week. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend. We chat more about what happened on Sunday. This is part 3 of our chat. Shownotes Hannah on Instagram www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia  Joe on Instagram https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer Fran on Instagram www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend. We chat more about what happened on Saturday. This is part 2 of our chat, stay tuned for part 3 Shownotes Hannah on Instagram www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia  Joe on Instagram https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer Fran on Instagram www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, we chatted to three fans of the show about their experience attending The Great Con-Junction over the weekend.  This is part 1 of our chat, stay tuned for part 2 and probably part 3 as well. Shownotes Nick Foulk on Instagram www.instagram.com/foulkvoegeli  Hannah on Instagram www.instagram.com/hannahlmedia  Joe on Instagram https://instagram.com/the_heretic_and_the_wanderer Fran on Instagram www.instagram.com/fran.ellen412  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this very special episode of Trial By Stone, Phil, Sydnni, Jaime and James come together to chat about the greatest Dark Crystal convention event that happened less than two weeks ago "The Great Con-Junction". Join us as we chat about the event, what we got up to during the weekend, how our Dark Crystal quiz panel went, highlights from the convention and so much more. If you attended the convention and would love to tell your story send us an email and we'll get you on future episode of the podcast as we'll be covering a lot about the convention for many episodes to come. Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this short episode of Trial By Stone, Phil chats about the Great Con-Junction, the Dark Crystal Trivia Panel and his expectations on season 2 update on the weekend. See you in L.A this weekend at the Great Con-Junction! Follow us on social media pages for updates with the podcast. Thanks.

In this episode, James and Jaime get back together after a bit of a break to talk about SkekMal and his place in Dark Crystal lore. The duo also cover the coming Great Con-Junction, celebrating 40 years of Dark Crystal. This was a fun and lively episode. Enjoy! Shownotes www.thegreatconjunction.com  Contact Email – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast