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The Dark Crystal

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

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Puppetry Techniques in 'The Dark Crystal'

They discuss the puppetry techniques used in 'The Dark Crystal' and the challenges faced by the puppeteers. They talk about the custom televisions mounted on the performers' chests and the heavy Skexy suits they had to wear. They also mention Frank Oz's invention of the monitor for performers and compare the world-building of 'The Dark Crystal' to 'Star Wars: A New Hope'.

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