Jim Henson's Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

[richlayers]

I just happened upon this DVD being returned to the library, and decided to snag it before anyone else could check it out. What a delightful surprise--this retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the Jim Henson Creature Shop was made for TV in 2001. The special effects are right up to par and the acting and story blend in this twisted take on an

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[fa3ryg1rl]

This has been on my "to see" list for years! I just never saw it but now I want to see it now! If I remember right, it's like $10 on amazon, I think I'll pick it up next order. Another one I have been wanting to see is The Snow Queen (both of these versions). Have you seen either one?

http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Queen-Pax-Baldwin/dp/B000JLTS7Q/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205168243&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Queen-Bridget-Fonda/dp/B00007G1VR/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1205168243&sr=8-2

[fa3ryg1rl]

Also, I want to see Hans Christian Anderson My Life as a Fairy Tale. Did you see that one?

[richlayers]

I don't think so. Maybe when I was really little?

[richlayers]

I haven't seen either of those. We have the Bridget Fonda one at the library but only on VHS, so I can't... watch it... on my DVD player....

[ne]

Look for Henson's Storyteller series as well, live action fairy tales http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EU1Q5E/ref=pd_cp_d_0?pf_rd_p=316286001&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000A2ZU6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1J3PJXM1T93ZW9NBT0KW

[richlayers]

Yes, I have the DVD which includes the Greek Myths they did as well as the fairy tales.

[lizjonesbooks]

Ohhh-- a Jim Henson I haven't seen!! Thanks for sharing!
:D