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Modern horror visionary, Robert Eggers is on a roll. Not only did Focus Features just announce Eggers' next project, Werwulf, but now a rumor about another exciting project for the Nosferatu director is gaining even more traction. While Focus Features might want to keep the star director to itself, it looks like it'll have to share pretty soon.

According to Deadline, Eggers has closed a deal with TriStar Pictures to write and direct a new Labyrinth story, a rumored sequel to the Jim Henson 1986 musical film featuring David Bowie in the role of a lifetime. Reportedly, Eggers is writing the script for the Labyrinth sequel with his The Northman and Werwulf partner, Sjón, while Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce with Lisa Henson and executive producer Brian Henson, which makes for a confidence-boosting team behind the rumored project.

While the horror filmmaker hasn't confirmed the deal himself, he also hasn't denied the exciting rumors,...

Robert Eggers is sticking with monster movies for his next project following the success of Nosferatu. After the news was announced, Eggers addressed why a Labyrinth movie won't be his next film as was recently rumored.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Eggers was teaming back up with Focus Features to direct Werwulf, a werewolf story. Meanwhile, he was also asked by ComicBook about the rumors that he was setting up a Labyrinth film. Eggers did not outright deny the rumors, nothing that he has a "ton of things in development." This might even suggest that there's some truth to the reports, but that the reboot is just one of multiple potential projects Eggers has his sights on. The director then clarified that, after Nosferatu, he wanted to tell an "original" story for his next film.

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Robert Eggers’ incredible reimagining of Nosferatu has put him on the radar of many studios who want the mostly independent director to work with them on some big projects. A new one being touted by Hollywood rumormonger Jeff Sneider is that Eggers has already chosen a new project, taking on Sony’s long-gestating reboot of the classic Jim Henson fantasy, Labyrinth.

Let’s say from the off that this is only a rumor, and can be taken with a large pinch of salt and any other seasoning you care to throw at it. For one thing, Brian Henson – son of Muppet creator Jim, and one of Labyrinth’s original performers – claimed multiple times in the last year that the “very exciting” sequel/reboot of the cult classic fantasy was being worked on at the beginning of the year. Second, Eggers' run of successful movies, which include The Lighthouse and The Witch,...

Filmmaker Robert Eggers has found success with Nosferatu, his new film inspired by the classic vampire movie. According to a new report, he is now setting his sights on another celebrated film from the past to reboot.

According to movie scooper Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Eggers has partnered up with Sony and The Jim Henson Company to reboot the 1986 film Labyrinth. In recent years, there have been rumblings about a new Labyrinth movie happening, though previous attempts always fizzled out in development hell. The reported addition of Eggers to the new Labyrinth project could be what gives the reboot the momentum it needs to finally get moving, given how many critics have been calling the new Nosferatu one of the best films of 2024.

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Children's live-action fantasy movies are some of the most popular within the genre among audiences of all ages. Just because a film is meant for kids doesn't mean it won't connect with adults or prove to be a classic in the decades to come. Darker themes and elements are a key part of any children's story, and many of these films are so highly rated and well remembered because they take kids and their opinions seriously. Incorporating scary moments and more mature themes within a safe story is a great way to connect with younger audiences and convey deeper messages.

Despite it being considered a more kid-friendly genre, there are plenty of animated movies that are pretty dark, demonstrating how versatile the medium is. Similarly, live-action can prove to be just as magical and immersive as animation, creating innovative sets and creatures with practical movie sets that aren't CGI. While...

Three beloved Muppet characters reunited Sept. 24 for a video celebrating what would have been Jim Hensons 88th birthday. The Jim Henson Company posted a video on YouTube featuring Gobo Fraggle of Fraggle Rock, Kermit the Frog of The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, and Oscar the Grouch of Sesame Street commemorating the birthday of the legendary Muppet creator.

The video, which runs about a minute and a half, starts off with Gobo popping out of a trash can saying hed never traveled through a Fraggle cave like that before. After hopping out of the trashcan, he exclaims that the place hes arrived at is amazing and quickly asks Kermit if he wants to explore outer space with him.

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Jennifer Connelly fondly remembers her iconic role in Labyrinth due to the practical effects and craftsmanship of the movie. Jim Henson, considered a visionary, created a timeless sense of wonder in Labyrinth with unique puppets and sets. Jim Henson, who passed before Labyrinth's cult success, would have been thrilled by its impact on subsequent generations.

Labyrinth was Jennifer Connellys introduction to a long and highly-acclaimed career in Hollywood, and the actress still looks back on the movie with fondness. Directed by Jim Henson, featuring an array of weird and wonderful puppet creations and fantastical sets, and an iconic performance by David Bowie, the movie defied its initial lackluster release to become a cult classic and is about to earn a long-awaited sequel.

While discussing her new Apple TV+ series Dark Matter, Connelly reflected on her time working on Labyrinth, the genius of Jim Henson, and how modern movies are...

Jim Henson would be thrilled to see Labyrinth become a cult classic, despite its initial box office failure. Critics' dislike of the film led to its poor theatrical performance and subsequent removal from theaters. Labyrinth has gained popularity over the years and continues to attract new viewers, making it Jim Henson's most valuable and successful project.

Jim Henson passed away just four years after Labyrinth was released, never really getting to see the film gain a massive audience and solidify its spot as a cult classic. Best known for creating the Muppets and Fraggle Rock, Henson went on to helm 1982's The Dark Crystal and 1986's Labyrinth. While The Dark Crystal made a profit at the box office, Labyrinth banked $12.7 million, just a bit over its $25 million budget.

Labyrinth PGAdventureFamilyFantasyMusical Release DateJune 27, 1986DirectorJim HensonCastDavid Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie FinlandRuntime101WritersDennis Lee, Jim Henson, Terry Jones,...

Director Scott Derrickson is unsure when the long-awaited sequel to Labyrinth will happen due to the current crisis in the film industry. Labyrinth has already expanded its universe to comics, video games, books, and theater, making a sequel seem inevitable. However, the project has faced challenges and is difficult to make commercially viable.

Labyrinth is definitely getting its long-awaited sequel, and Jim Henson Company chairman has confirmed that the movie is one that they are very excited about. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Henson, the son of puppet visionary Jim, said that while he is not driving the project it is one that he is looking forward to.

"Well, that's a question you have to ask my sister. My sister Lisa, who's CEO of the Jim Henson Company. That is a project that we are very excited about, but we can't talk about it."

Labyrinth PGAdventureFamilyFantasyMusical Release DateJune 27, 1986DirectorJim HensonCastDavid Bowie, Jennifer Connelly,...

Jim Henson's non-Muppet movies, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, are getting definitive digital releases on February 6. Both films will be available for rent or purchase on major digital platforms globally and will be offered together in a digital bundle for the first time. Special features and bonus content, including commentary, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and interviews, will be available for those purchasing through iTunes.

Jim Henson fans are about to see two of the puppet master’s most notable non-Muppet movies get “definitive digital releases” from Shout! Studios. 1986 musical fantasy Labyrinth and 1982’s epic The Dark Crystal will get a 4K digital release on February 6.

In addition to being available for rent or purchase on major digital platforms globally, both films will also be featured in a digital bundle on select platforms, marking the first time they are offered together in this format. Accompanying the release of these films are new digital key arts and trailers,...

Some of the best fantasy movies in cinema history were based on books, such as The Princess Bride and The NeverEnding Story. However, many great fantasy movies are original works or inspired by other media, like Labyrinth and Dragonheart. These movies offer creative and visually stunning experiences, with fantastic performances and intriguing storylines.

Fantasy is a genre typically associated with literature, whether it be dark adult novels, children's books, or otherwise, but not all stories in fantasy movies started life as books. Some of the best movies in fantasy cinema history are based on the written word. The Princess Bride, The NeverEnding Story, The Last Unicorn, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks are just some examples of fantasy adventures that were books before they were movies.

However, it's fair to say some of the very best fantasy movies are original works or otherwise inspired. They may even feel like they should've been books,...

Director Scott Derrickson is unsure when the long-awaited sequel to Labyrinth will happen due to the current crisis in the film industry. Labyrinth has already expanded its universe to comics, video games, books, and theater, making a sequel seem inevitable. However, the project has faced challenges and is difficult to make commercially viable.

Labyrinth is definitely getting its long-awaited sequel, but director Scott Derrickson has no idea when that will happen. A position that makes a lot of sense, considering the current crisis that the film industry is going through. The 1986 fantasy classic starring David Bowie has become one of the greatest exponents of the genre, and a movie that has left a mark in the history of cinema. Therefore, now that Hollywood has been constantly releasing new versions or sequels of several old productions, it is not a surprise that Labyrinth will soon be part of that list.

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As one door opens, another one closes, and although Hulu will be adding plenty of titles to keep you busy through October, once the month wraps up, the streamer will be eliminating over 100 series and movies from the platform.

If you’re planning on doing your Halloween binge-watching via Huluween, don’t expect to extend your holiday: many of the horror titles Hulu will be adding for October will be removed from the platform on October 31. All the more reason to celebrate Halloween all month long.

Check out The Streamable’s can’t-miss list of what’s leaving and cross them off your watchlist by the end of the month!

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Exclusive: The Writers Lab has set Shari Albert (Fishtown), Stephanie Bast (FrankenFamily), Kelly Campbell (Pyramid Scheme), Shari Lynette Carpenter (Translate), Nic Cohen (Artemis One), Rebecca Dreyfus (Men), Gwen Goodkin (The Plant), Tamara Maloney & Maeve McQuillan (Darkened Room), Arianna Ortiz, Zuri Rice (Green Hill), Roses Urquhart (This Is My Body) and Robin Shanea Williams (Adrienne Is Always Single) as the participants and projects for its eighth annual lab, supporting women screenwriters over the age of 40.

Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman have renewed their support for The Writers Lab, which will return to its in-person format for script development in 2022. The Lab has re-doubled its efforts to amplify the voices of women writers, calling for greater inclusion of their stories in film and television, in response to growing threats to women’s rights, with genre scripts (particularly comedies) and historical stories about pioneering women being seen most...

Exclusive: Moonshine, the Canadian comedy-drama created by Sheri Elwood, will return for a second season on CBC.

Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle) is joining the cast of the series, which is produced by Six Eleven Media and Entertainment One. Picking up where the first season ends, season two will include dance routines, dirty bingo, snow crab-jacking and a high stakes turf war with a band of outlaw bikers. Fate will manifest very differently for the entire family, with characters fighting their destiny tooth and nail as Lidia goes to extremes to save the business from financial ruin.

Returning are Jennifer Finnigan (Salvation), Anastasia Phillips (Reign), Emma Hunter (Mr. D), Tom Stevens (Wayward Pines), Alexander Nunez (Avocado Toast), Corrine Koslo (Anne with an E), Peter MacNeill (This Life), Erin Darke (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Farid Yazdani (Suits), Allegra Fulton (The Shape of Water), James Gilbert (Salvation), Celia Owen (A Small Fortune...

Tin Can Review — Tin Can (2020) Film Review from the 25th Annual Fantasia International Film Festival, a movie directed by Seth A. Smith, starring Anna Hopkins, Simon Mutabazi, Michael Ironside, Amy Trefry, Chik White, Taylor Olson, and Shelley Thompson. Jeez, between the Cronenberg boys, Panos Cosmatos, and Seth A. Smith, [...]

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Jim Henson's Labyrinth is back on the big screen in September. In honor of the cult classic movie's 35th anniversary this year, Fathom Events will bring Labyrinth back to theaters for three nights only on Sept. 12, 13, and 15. In addition to honoring the movie's 35th anniversary, the screening of Labyrinth also serves to celebrate Jim Henson, whose 85th birthday would be on Sept. 24 if we hadn't lost him in 1990.

The 35th Anniversary screening of Jim Henson's Labyrinth will be preceded by a brief featurette entitled "The Henson Legacy." It features Jennifer Connelly and the Henson family talking about the art of puppetry and the magic of Jim Henson, along with a visit to the "Center for Puppetry Arts" featuring The Jim Henson Collection and over 100 puppets from the movie. It's a nice bonus for fans to soak in something extra along with seeing the iconic movie on the biggest screen possible.

Stars: Suzanne Clement, Allan Hawco, Shelley Thompson, Geza Kovacs | Written and Directed by Michael Melski

The Child Remains tells the story of an expectant couple’s intimate weekend… A weekend which turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where unwanted infants and mothers were murdered. Apparently inspired by the true story of the infamous ‘Butterbox Babies’, a creepy folklore tale from Nova Scotia that – like many of these macabre stories – has some basis in fact, after all pretty much ever country has scandalous rumours about mistreatment in all kinds of care homes, not just maternity homes.

The Child Remains follows very much a traditional horror cliche – that of the small town inn that hides a secret – only unlike others of this ilk, writer/director Michael Melski plays with the expectations of the audience and also successfully combines a mishmash of genres, tapping...

In this installment of Horror Highlights, watch the trailer for Halloween Party, learn how you can support the Slow Pokes comic book, watch the trailer for Etheria Season 2, find out when you can watch The Curse Of Audrey Earnshaw, and learn Brazil’s Third Annual Rock Horror Film Festival!

Halloween Party: "Halloween Party follows a college student named Grace on a journey to find out who killed her best friend after the girls trigger a cheesy yet disturbing Halloween-themed computer meme. With the help of a talented I.T. student named Spencer, the two soon discover that their old college has a terrible secret..."

Available in select theaters and on VOD October 2, 2020

Horror / Thriller

2020 | Canada | English | 97 minutes

Distributor: Red Hound Films

Directed by: Jay Dahl

Written by: Jay Dahl

Produced by: Bill Niven, Jay Dahl

Cast: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Marietta Laan, Shelley Thompson, Jeremy Akerman, Zach Faye, Scott Bailey,...

Deals also struck for seasonal title ‘Halloween At Aunt Ethel’s’.

UK-based genre specialists Devilworks have struck a series of deals on Michael Melski’s supernatural horror The Child Remains, starring Suzanne Clement (Xavier Dolan’s Mommy).

New deals for the title include Germany, Austria and Switzerland (Lighthouse Entertainment); Benelux (TakeOne Films); Turkey (Bir Film); Taiwan (MovieCloud); and Russia (Kinologistika).

The film follows an expectant couple’s weekend getaway that turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home. Allan Hawco and Shelley Thompson co-star alongside Clement.

The Child Remains is Canadian director Melski’s fourth feature.

Stars: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Shelley Thompson, Bradley Bailey, Scott Bailey, Jason Daley, Zach Faye, Lisa Hackett, Marletta Laan, Jason Morley, Taylor Olson, Geneviève Steele, Shelley Thompson | Written and Directed by Jay Dahl

Jay Dahl, writer and director of There Are Monsters, is back after a five-year break from the genre with his latest film Halloween Party, an apparent love-letter to the horror films of the 90s and all the baggage associated with the films of the time.

They were known as the ‘Halloween Party’, a group of five badly disfigured children who made a pact to take revenge on a world who couldn’t look at them. Unwittingly released from their closet grave via a Halloween-themed computer meme, they now take malevolent joy in terrorising college students with their worst fears. Can the unlikely pair of bereaved Grace and hacker nerd Spencer stop the virus spreading before its too late?...

The initiative is spearheaded by filmmakers Daphne Schmon, Emily Carlton and Elpida Stathatou.

Canadian director Shelley Thompson, Philippines filmmaker Maritte Go and UK-based documentarian Emily James were among the participants at the second edition of female-focused financing event Breaking Through The Lens in Cannes over the weekend.

The initiative - spearheaded by filmmakers Daphne Schmon, Emily Carlton and Elpida Stathatou - is aimed at connecting female directors and their producers with financiers and other partners on upcoming projects.

Carlton explains they launched the platform to address the challenges female directors face when looking to finance their projects.

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’The Child Remains’ sees an expectant couple’s holiday turn to terror.

UK genre sales outfit Devilworks has added two new titles to its slate ahead of the Marché du Film in Cannes next month (May 14-23).

The company has acquired international rights to Michael Melski’s The Child Remains. Produced by Craig Cameron and Melski under Malefic Films and co-produced by Telefilm Canada, the Canadian film follows an expectant couple’s weekend away that turns to terror.

Suzanne Clement, Allan Hawco and Shelley Thompson lead the cast.

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‘Barb’ will receive prize at Whistler Film Festival on November 30.

Shelley Thompson, one of the stars of the cult Canadian comedy hit Trailer Park Boys, has won the Women In the Director’s Chair’s 2018 national Widc Feature Film Award, an in-kind prize of services and rentals valued at up to $150,000.

Nova Scotia-based Thompson, best known for her portrayal of Barbara Lahey (Barb) in the Canadian comedy hit, will use the prize to support her feature directorial debut, Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor.

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The Writers Lab, backed by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, has unveiled it dozen 2018 participants — all women writers over 40, Variety has learned exclusively.

The program is the only lab devoted exclusively to women writers over 40, with the goal of fighting both ageism and sexism.

The Writers Lab 2018 is produced by Iris and New York Women in Film & Television, in collaboration with the Writers Guild of America East, with support from The Black List, Film Fatales, Relativity Ventures, Stony Brook Southampton+Manhattan & Tribeca Film Institute.

The 12 participants for The Writers Lab 2018 are:

Billie Bates, Spirit Halloween

Catherine Craig, Suspended Belief

Nadia Fares, Diplomatic Corps

Avra Fox-Lerner, Lady Kate

Lynn Esta Goldman, On the Wing

Pippa Hinchley, One White Crow

Teisha Hickman, Sundays and Mondays

Ann Hawker, An Austrian Holiday

Shelagh McLeod, Nexus

Cornelia Ravenal, On the Blade

Gail Segal, Lila Rose

Shelley Thompson, Dawn, Her Dad & the Tractor

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The second of two films shown back-to-back at Starburst Film Festival that dealt with the loss of a child and the breakdown in a relationship. This particular film comes from what I personally consider the home of good horror, Canada, and benefits from – thankfully – a much clearer vision than Torment.

The Child Remains tells the story of an expectant couple’s intimate weekend… A weekend which turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where unwanted infants and mothers were murdered. Apparently inspired by the true story of the infamous ‘Butterbox Babies’, a creepy folklore tale from Nova Scotia that – like many of these macabre stories – has some basis in fact, after all pretty much ever country has scandalous rumours about mistreatment in all kinds of care homes,...

Tri-Star has brought on Don't Breathe director Fede Alvarez to direct their Labyrinth sequel, while also setting writer Jay Basu (Monsters: Dark Continent) to write the script. This project will not head into production right away though, with both the director and writer first tackling Sony's The Girl in the Spider's Web movie, which begins filming this fall. Labyrinth 2 is moving forward after that project. This new report also re-confirms that this project is not a Labyrinth reboot.

Back in January 2016, it was reported that Guardians of the Galaxy writer Nicole Perlman has come aboard to write the script for a Labyrinth reboot, which was particularly troubling to many fans since the news came just days after original Labyrinth star David Bowie passed away. Nicole Perlman then took to social media to reveal that she had actually been in talks with the Jim Henson company in late 2014, confirming that she isn't rebooting the original movie,...

On the heels of Telefilm Canada’s pledge on November 11 that half of its projects will be directed or written by women in a move to close the industry gender gap by 2020, the Whistler Film Festival (Nov 30 — Dec 4) was proud to present an unprecedented number of female focused films, talent, events and awards throughout its 2016 programs.

The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...

Last week, we reported that Tri-Star and The Jim Henson Company are moving forward with a reboot of the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. The studios brought on Guardians of the Galaxy writer Nicole Perlman to write the script, although no story details were given at that time. Over the weekend, the screenwriter took to her Twitter page to clear the air on this new version of Labyrinth, which she says is not a reboot, but rather a "continuation." Take a look at her statement below.

"Not 'rebooting' anything, guys. Henson Co & I started talking in late 2014, so the timing of these rumors is so upsetting. I would never seek to profit from Bowie's death. Labyrinth is my favorite film from childhood, so I share your concerns that any continuation of the world be handled with love and respect."

The news of this new project came just days after the death of original Labyrinth star David Bowie.

Just days after the tragic passing of film and music icon David Bowie, one of the actor's most beloved movies is getting the remake treatment. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Tri-Star has closed a deal with The Jim Henson Company for a remake of Labyrinth. Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman has signed on to write the screenplay, although no director is attached at this time.

The original Labyrinth centered on a young teenager (Jennifer Connelly) who is given just 13 hours to navigate a complicated maze in order to save her little brother, after her wish to take him away is granted by the Goblin King (David Bowie). The supporting cast was rounded out by Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie Finland, Shari Weiser and Brian Henson. The original film only made $12 million at the box office and was plagued by negative reviews at the time, but it...

Buried within a Variety story about Billy Crystal joining Which Witch is news that The Jim Henson Company is developing sequels to Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, along with Fraggle Rock: The Movie and another feature film based on the Emmett Otter character. However, a new story from Entertainment Weekly released shortly after that first news claims that the Labyrinth sequel is not actually in active development.

A source for The Jim Henson Company says that The Dark Crystal sequel and the Fraggle Rock: The Movie are currently being worked on, but there are no plans to, "reboot, revive, or make a sequel" to Labyrinth any time soon. The source described the "legacy title" as something that surfaces during most meetings, but nothing is currently in the works, despite Variety's contrasting report.

Fraggle Rock: The Movie has been in development for quite some time, with The Jim Henson Company partnering with New Regency.