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How AGE OF RESISTANCE Gives THE DARK CRYSTAL a Happier Ending

The Dark Crystal movie says the Gelflings will almost all be gone soon, but Age of Resistance introduced another more hopeful possibility.

by Michael Walsh

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STREET GANG Trailer Explores the Origins of SESAME STREET
Lindsey Romain
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Kermit the Frog Inducted into National Recording Registry
Michael Walsh
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SESAME STREET Introduces Two Black Muppets for Series on Race
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THE DARK CRYSTAL Is Being Adapted into a Ballet
Michael Walsh
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Kermit the Frog Inducted into National Recording Registry
Michael Walsh
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SESAME STREET Introduces Two Black Muppets for Series on Race
Tai Gooden
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THE DARK CRYSTAL Is Being Adapted into a Ballet
Michael Walsh
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Ranking the Songs in MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND
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STREET GANG Takes a Look at SESAME STREET's Origins
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10 Must-See Episodes of THE MUPPET SHOW
Kelly Knox
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THE MUPPET SHOW Is Finally Coming to Disney+
Michael Walsh
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The 5 Best Songs from FRAGGLE ROCK
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Lost MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Song Returns to Film
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The Catharsis of EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
Riley Silverman
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Netflix Cancels THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE
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Our 5 Favorite Musical Numbers from THE MUPPET SHOW
Riley Silverman
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THE DARK CRYSTAL BESTIARY Artist Shares Her Process and Sketches
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