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May 17, 2016 · Read Empire's complete history of the strange and wonderful 1980s fantasy Labyrinth, starring David Bowie in a codpiece.
Jun 27, 2016 · Jim Henson’s beloved 1986 movie musical Labyrinth, one of only two non-Muppets films the legendary puppeteer directed, is famous for several reasons. Fans of David Bowie will recall visions...
- The script was written by many hands. When Henson and conceptual designer Froud started out on their "Labyrinth" journey shortly after completing "The Dark Crystal," all they had was an idea and some of Froud's designs to work with.
- Jareth was almost played by Michael Jackson. "Labyrinth" wouldn't be "Labyrinth" without legendary rock star David Bowie playing the Goblin King Jareth.
- Jareth's look (and bulge) are very intentional. One of the things that made Jareth so cool was his overall look and design. The iconic David Bowie was used to dressing in elaborate costumes throughout his musical career, but Jareth's mix of goth Victorian and Halloween drag was a whole new arena.
- David Bowie did not really juggle the glass crystals. David Bowie may have totally looked the part of Jareth the Goblin King, but he wasn't able to do everything.
Jan 5, 2024 · Why David Bowie signed on to the movie. Despite literal laughter from his peers at the thought of him appearing in a kids’ movie, Bowie eagerly signed on to Labyrinth. But how do you snag a performer for your project who already appears to have everything? Easy — give him all the creative control he craves.
- Michael Jackson and Sting Could Have Been Jareth
- The Baby Didn't Like David Bowie
- It Took Six People to Bring Hoggle to Life
- A Professional Juggler Literally Gave Bowie A Hand
- Jareth Is A Secret Rock Star
- A Star Trek Star Did The Choreography
- Bowie Made The Baby Noises Himself
- The Helping Hands Scene Was Potentially Dangerous to Jennifer Connelly
- It Had The First CGI Animal
- Jim Henson Didn't Want Any Connection to The Muppets
One thing Jim Henson was adamant about was wanting to cast a big-time rock star in the role of Jareth the Goblin King. He needed someone with a commanding presence, a little mystery, and a great big sense of showmanship. In the '80s, there were a few rockers who could fill that bill, and Henson considered most of them. One of the top contenders was...
In an interesting bit of trivia, Sarah's baby brother Toby was portrayed by Toby Froud. He is the son of Brian Froud, the man who designed both the worlds and the creatures of Labyrinth. As an adult, Toby didn't stick with acting. Instead, he became a puppeteer for Laika, working on their films ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls. Baby Toby was a little s...
One of the most popular figures in Labyrinthis Hoggle, the dwarf who works for Jareth, yet befriends Sarah. Brian Henson, son of Jim, provided the voice of the character, as well as doing all the mouth puppetry. It took more than one performer to bring Hoggle to life, though. While Henson may have done the most prominent work, he wasn't alone. That...
One of the coolest things about Jareth is that, throughout the movie, he juggles crystal balls, making them roll and twist in almost impossible ways. It's a trait that gives him a sense of mystery, and maybe even a slight hint of menace. Bowie was not a master of juggling, so a little bit of good old-fashioned movie magic was used to literally give...
Jim Henson hired a rock star to play the goblin king Jareth. That wasn't just a flight of fancy on his part. The character was fundamentally designed to be a rock star, not that it's ever expressly stated in the film itself. In the making-of features on the Blu-ray, conceptual designer Brian Froud goes into detail, saying, "I gave him a swagger sti...
What do Star Trek and Labyrinth have in common? The answer is Gates McFadden. The actress is well known to Trekkies for playing Dr. Beverly Crusher on the very popular TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Prior to taking on that role, she actually worked for Jim Henson as "Director of Choreography and Puppet Movement" on The Dark Crystal and T...
The musical numbers of Labyrinthare perhaps the one part of the movie that doesn't hold up. They're fun to watch, yet also seem a little outdated, thanks to some specifically '80s-era dance moves and instrumentation. Despite the performance from Bowie, none of those tunes went on to become hit singles. If one of them stands out, it's "Magic Dance,"...
Of all the visually spectacular moments in Labyrinth, the "Helping Hands" scene is arguably the most indelible of all. Getting that sequence on film was a logistical challenge, as well as a potentially perilous task for star Jennifer Connelly. According to the Blu-ray bonus features, to capture the scene, the actresses was put into a harness and li...
Production on Labyrinthbegan in April of 1985 at England's famed Elstree Studios. If it were made today, it probably would look a lot different. Back then, CGI was in its infancy, so everything had to be achieved practically. Sets needed to be built from physical materials, and the otherworldly creatures were puppets. Even so, the movie did contain...
Jim Henson had a stable of Muppeteers who worked with him on any project he undertook. These were trusted colleagues and masters of puppetry who understood the aesthetic their boss was going for. Many of them worked for him for decades, bringing the most beloved of Muppet characters to life. For Labyrinth, however, Henson didn't want the audience t...
- Mike Mcgranaghan
Sep 20, 2016 · While other fantasy films from the ’80s have slipped from the public’s consciousness, though, Labyrinth remains a perennial favorite. But why?
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Apr 30, 2022 · Jim Henson's deeply personal tale of a teenage girl losing her baby brother to a Goblin King wasn't a hit when it was first released.
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