Samuel LoveOne of Jim Henson’s most underrated projects, The StoryTeller is a wonderful series that brings Henson magic to a selection of classic folk tales, fables, legends and myths. Fabulous Films’ new Complete Collection DVD release collects the 9-episode original series along with the follow-up 4-episode Greek Myths special series for the first time, offering up what is surely the definitive release of this cult series (the source quality probably means we’ll never see a Blu-ray). This is a truly wonderful show that allows Henson’s magic to mix with mythology and legends with glorious results. Highly recommended for all ages.
Synopsis
This Complete Collection DVD set comprises all 9 episodes of the original StoryTeller series. Featuring both human actors and creations from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, in this clever retelling of classic folk tales, fables and legends such as The Three Ravens and The Heartless Giant. The series stars Academy Award nominee John Hurt in the title role. Aided by his cynical dog, Hurt narrates fascinating tales that combine humour, intrigue and magic. Academy Award winning writer/director Anthony Minghella wrote the screenplay for all these fabulous stories. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Miranda Richardson, Jane Horrocks, Sean Bean, Jonathan Pryce, Brenda Blethyn, Jennifer Saunders, Joely Richardson and Dawn French.
Also included in this set is The StoryTeller: Greek Myths. This imaginative series of 4 episodes, features both human actors and creations again from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in the retelling of classic Greek mythology including Daedalus and Icarus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Perseus and Gorgon, and Theseus and the Minotaur. The series features another stellar cast including Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Pat Roach and Art Malik.
THE STORYTELLER: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is available now on DVD from Fabulous Films
