The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance & Creepshow Comic-Con panel live update!

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

In this age of meticulously crafted computer-animated TV shows and movies, the idea of puppets might seem somewhat quaint, but Netflix's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will soon remind us just how bad-ass and creative the medium of puppetry can be. Taking place many years before the events of the original film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will follow three Gelflings as they uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis. The upcoming animated series had a panel at San Diego Comic-Con along with Creepshow, a new horror anthology series inspired by the George A. Romero and Stephen King film of the same name. Executive produced by The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero, the six-episode series will bring thrills, chills, and plenty of guts to Shudder later this year.

Here's a selection of tweets from our JoBlo crew, and I'll be updating more as they come in. You can also check out a special behind-the-scenes video for THE DARK CRYSTAL at the end of THE DARK CRYSTAL tweets. That's right, I'm forcing you to scroll.

#DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance time! #sdcc pic.twitter.com/IP379860Ib

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Just rewatched the teaser again and the crowd loved it. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #sdcc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Taron Egerton grew up loving this movie and is excited to be in it. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #SDCC pic.twitter.com/bTCzOlcQqb

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Taron Egerton loved the freaky dark edge of the story. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Just got an exclusive making of trailer showing Lisa Henson and director Louis Leterrier at work. #sdcc #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Taron plays a gelfling who learns his people's true nature and sets on a quest to reveal the truth. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #sdcc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Who needs drugs? Do voice-over! – Mark Hamill. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Lisa Henson says it has been inviting to return to #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #sdcc pic.twitter.com/6n4IMZsiak

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

They copied the original puppets from storage and various museums. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Louis Leterrier directed every episode. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

In the Scientist's eye is a model of a TIE Fighter with Darth Vader inside. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Thanks to @netflix we get no CGI characters but all puppets on screen. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Every shot is the most complicated of my career – Louis Leterrier #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Who needs drugs? Do voice-over! – Mark Hamill. #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

All sets were built elevated for the puppeteers. A full documentary will debut after the show premieres. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Lisa Henson says this is the most proud she has been if any project since her father passed away. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Being in Hall H with this show is the proudest moment of my life – Lisa Henson #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Taron Egerton geeked out over @HamillHimself "He's Luke fucking Skywalker!" #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance pic.twitter.com/vQq6QlRHZM

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Izzard, and so many more. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

#DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance will feature characters from the original movie. #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Hamill's does a great Kermit impression. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance pic.twitter.com/TsofnArCfc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Taron Egerton didn't sing an Elton John song to Hall H's chagrin. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Louis Leterrier called out Taron Egerton for lying about seeing Stranger Things. #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

Want to hear @HamillHimself do his character's voice? #SDCC #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance pic.twitter.com/4Y9jkevqFU

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

"This is wildly excessive" Well deserved, @HamillHimself #sdcc pic.twitter.com/dm4sha6Y0a

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

We now get to see the full first episode of #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 19, 2019

The first episode of #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance is jam packed with world building and mythology and some really intense moments. Fits right in with the look of the original movie but the puppets look better than ever. Fans of the original are going to be very happy. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/1tf5SJYuq7

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

That's it for #DarkCrystalAgeOfResistance. Up next will be #Creepshow!

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

The cast and creative team of @CreepshowTv take the stage #sdcc pic.twitter.com/Gg4cmUiWEr

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Creepshow was the set where Greg Nicotero met Tom Savini and switched from premed to fx. #sdcc #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero found handwritten notes by @StephenKing suggesting @joe_hill appear in #creepshow #sdcc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

When Adrienne Barbeau read the script for Creepshow, she said no way. Then husband @TheHorrorMaster told her she had to! #creepshow #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ZwnYhHyTky

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Each segment of #creepshow was filmed in 3 and a half days. #sdcc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Adrienne Barbeau told Greg Nicotero he reminded her of George Romero. #creepshow #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Tricia Helfer had never seen the original movie but loved how funny and chilling it was. She always wanted to work with Greg. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero indoctrinated the cast by showing them exploding heads. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

The small crew and tight schedule forced them to meet at lunch. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

#creepshow comes from a place of love and continues the legacy of the original film. #sdcc

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

DJ Qualls got his job two days before filming. He is also the only character in the entire episode. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

DJ Qualls had a big monologue on his last day of filming that terrified him. #SDCC #creepshow pic.twitter.com/hNXsvuHljK

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

DJ Qualls demanded to be in this panel. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero woke up with panic attacks every night at 3am worried about making this show great. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Filming was so fast, paint wasn't dry on some sets while they were filming. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero released the trailer this morning to get ahead of #TheWalkingDead trailer. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Actors and makeup artists have to trust each other. Greg Nicotero recalls experiences from Inglourious Basterds and Sin City as informing his directing approach. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero called everyone in his phone to be in the show from Jesse Eisenberg to Josh Brolin and Jon Bernthal. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Giancarlo Esposito said they all said yes because they like working with someone they like (Greg Nicotero) #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

The series features a lot of Easter eggs from the films of George Romero. Look for The Crate in the dollhouse in the trailer! Bedelia's ashtray is in every episode! #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Tricia Helfer says playing evil characters is therapy and an escape. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Giancarlo Esposito says acting is fun and play and #creepshow let him blend himself with the character. #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Greg Nicotero loves Dawn of the Dead and Jaws. Joe Hill says The Exorcist and Hereditary are the scariest movies. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

One unfilmed episode was going to star Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. #SDCC #creepshow

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019

Just saw an exclusive clip. The series evokes the pulpy darkness of the original #creepshow and uses practical effects. Fun and pretty scary. Premieres September 26th. #SDCC

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 20, 2019