Labyrinth

January 14th 2026

Dance, Magic Dance Your Way to ‘Labyrinth’ in Concert

Jim Henson's fantasy classic starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a whole bunch of Muppets is hitting the road with a live band.

Movies Cheryl Eddy Jan 14

November 16th 2025

2026 Begins With a ‘Labyrinth’ Re-Release in Theaters

Before its sequel (probably) comes out, why not watch 'Labyrinth' on the big screen again next January?

Movies Justin Carter Nov 16

September 24th 2025

The Jim Henson Company Is Auctioning Off Classic Puppets and More for the First Time Ever

Props from 'The Muppets' films, 'Labyrinth', and 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' are going to be up for grabs in an auction of some real movie and TV history.

Toys & Collectibles Sabina Graves Sep 24

December 27th 2024

A New Labyrinth Could Be On the Way From Nosferatu‘s Robert Eggers

Plus, could another attempt at a Power Rangers movie be in the works?

Movies James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Dec 27

November 21st 2024

This Labyrinth Poster Is Destined to Rekindle Your Childhood Imagination

Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie starred in the 1986 Jim Henson/George Lucas fantasy film.

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier Nov 21

October 4th 2023

Updates From Joker: Folie à Deux and More

Plus, Hayao Miyazaki is apparently already thinking about his next movie.

io9 Gordon Jackson Oct 4

May 2nd 2023

Explore the Under-City of the Gaming Shelf with Marrowbreak

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Games Linda Codega May 2

December 9th 2022

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Is a Darker, More Emotional Spin on the Classic Tale

Featuring the voices of Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, and more, it's now on Netflix.

io9 Reviews Germain Lussier Dec 9

May 4th 2022

Enter a Fantastically Fantastical World in This Twig #1 Preview

An adorable critter must traverse a beautiful, bizarre, and dangerous realm in the new Image comic.

Books & Comics Rob Bricken May 4

October 11th 2021

Horror Short Seek Is a Cautionary Tale for Any Road Tripper

Two sisters encounter a roadside horror in this film from writer-director Aaron Morgan and co-writer Eric Vespe.

Movies Cheryl Eddy Oct 11

September 21st 2021

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Recasts a Major Role

Plus, there's some music to the ears of Lord of the Rings fans for Amazon's upcoming prequel series.

Television James Whitbrook & Gordon Jackson Sep 21

August 5th 2021

A 1980s Puppet Fantasy Movie Manifests in Real Life in Nostalgia-Fueled Novel The Shadow Glass

Josh Winning's novel imagines a world where the characters of a Dark Crystal -like fantasy film come to life.

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy Aug 5

December 7th 2020

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10 Fantasy Tropes That Are Quite Magical (and 5 That Deserve the Chopping Block)

There’s a reason fantasy has existed for thousands of years. It could be the story of a princess kissing a frog, a fairy hiding in the trees, or a magical lotus lantern. These are stories that have filled our hearts and homes for generations. Many of them tend to use the same storytelling tropes, but…

Movies Beth Elderkin Dec 7

November 24th 2020

Image: Platypus Industries / Image: River Horse Games / Image: Modiphius / Screenshot: Renegade Game Studios

Star Wars Miniatures Get a New Home, Black Friday Deals, and More in Gaming News

Welcome back to Gaming Shelf, io9’s column all about board games and tabletop roleplaying games. This time around, we’ve got some interesting news about the future of Star Wars miniature games, as well as a first look at Modiphius’ official Dune roleplaying game. Plus, a few Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to look out…

Games Beth Elderkin Nov 24

July 23rd 2020

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10 Good Boy Monsters From TV and Movies

You don’t have to be a traditional pupper to be a Good Boy. These monsters, undead creatures, and otherworldly forces have some of the biggest hearts out there—along with the most rub-able tummies. We’ve picked the 10 best Good Boy monsters from television shows and movies. We didn’t include creatures that normally do naughty things,…

io9 Beth Elderkin Jul 23

May 26th 2020

We’re All About to Get Lost in a Labyrinth Sequel

Apparently,the glass orbs are on their way back. Perhaps. Deadline reports that Scott Derrickson of Doctor Strange cinematic fame is set to direct a Labyrinth sequel that’s being produced by Jim Henson’s daughter Lisa, directing a script from Into the Dark’s Maggie Levin. Currently, there are no solid details as to what the movie will be…

Movies Charles Pulliam-Moore May 26

September 3rd 2019

Image: Nerial / Image: Chance Phillips / Image: Flying Buffalo Games / Image: Bezier Games

Hasbro Bans Plastic, Evil Dead 2 Fans Get a Guardian Angel, and More in Tabletop News

Welcome back to Gaming Shelf, io9’s regular column all about board games and tabletop roleplaying games. This time around, we’ve got a cool campaign from the folks behind Reigns: Game of Thrones, and a design contest to make figures for the classic tabletop game Labyrinth. Plus, a failed Kickstarter campaign for an Evil Dead 2…

Games Beth Elderkin Sep 3

August 28th 2019

8 Fantasy Films From the 1980s to Fuel Your Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Obsession

If The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, which hits Netflix on Friday, has you in the mood to watch more 1980s fantasy movies about unlikely heroes—preferably with puppets—we’ve got you covered. And if you finish your Dark Crystal binge and want more in the same vein…well, this same list still applies. https://gizmodo.com/the-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-is-the-groundbreaki-1837447298 8. The NeverEnding…

Movies Cheryl Eddy Aug 28

July 22nd 2019

The Baby From Labyrinth Was a Key Player on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

The Jim Henson Company knows how to keep things in the family. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance features the return of Brian Froud, one of puppetry’s greatest creators, who’d worked on The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. But it also features the work of his son, Toby Froud, who you might recognize as one of…

io9 Beth Elderkin Jul 22

June 11th 2019

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Pennywise Floats, UK Games Expo Kicks Out a Bad GM, and More Tabletop News

Welcome back to Gaming Shelf, io9’s regular column all about board games and tabletop RPGs—focusing on all the cool genre stuff that makes you believe you’re Batman…or maybe the Joker. This time around, we’ve got a new game for It, a neat summer camp roleplaying game, and some disturbing news about an RPG gone horribly…

Games Beth Elderkin Jun 11

Labyrinth

Dance, Magic Dance Your Way to ‘Labyrinth’ in Concert

2026 Begins With a ‘Labyrinth’ Re-Release in Theaters

The Jim Henson Company Is Auctioning Off Classic Puppets and More for the First Time Ever

A New Labyrinth Could Be On the Way From Nosferatu‘s Robert Eggers

This Labyrinth Poster Is Destined to Rekindle Your Childhood Imagination

Updates From Joker: Folie à Deux and More

Explore the Under-City of the Gaming Shelf with Marrowbreak

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Is a Darker, More Emotional Spin on the Classic Tale

Enter a Fantastically Fantastical World in This Twig #1 Preview

Horror Short Seek Is a Cautionary Tale for Any Road Tripper

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Recasts a Major Role

A 1980s Puppet Fantasy Movie Manifests in Real Life in Nostalgia-Fueled Novel The Shadow Glass

10 Fantasy Tropes That Are Quite Magical (and 5 That Deserve the Chopping Block)

Star Wars Miniatures Get a New Home, Black Friday Deals, and More in Gaming News

10 Good Boy Monsters From TV and Movies

We’re All About to Get Lost in a Labyrinth Sequel

Hasbro Bans Plastic, Evil Dead 2 Fans Get a Guardian Angel, and More in Tabletop News

8 Fantasy Films From the 1980s to Fuel Your Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Obsession

The Baby From Labyrinth Was a Key Player on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

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