A Tale Dark & Grimm
A Tale Dark & Grimm[1] is a computer animated streaming television series based on the children's books of the same name by Adam Gidwitz. Developed for Netflix by Doug Langdale and Simon Otto, the series premiered on October 8, 2021.[2]
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| Based on | A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz |
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| Directed by | Jamie Whitney |
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| Ending theme | "Hansel and Gretel Lullaby" by Allie Feder and Michael Kramer |
| Composer | Michael Kramer |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Audrey Velichka |
| Editor | Tom Berger |
| Running time | 27-30 minutes |
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| Animation services | Jam Filled Entertainment |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | October 8, 2021 |
Voice cast
- Andre Robinson as Hansel
- Raini Rodriguez as Gretel
- Scott Adsit as William (a human-turned-crow and the main narrator) and Hunter
- Ron Funches as Jacob, a human-turned-crow
- Erica Rhodes as Dotty, a crow
- Jonathan Banks as Johannes
- Nicole Byer as Mrs. Baker
- Eric Bauza as the King and Shillingworth
- Charlotte Wilson Langley as the Queen
- Kari Wahlgren as The Sun and Olivia
- Tom Hollander as The Moon
- Cree Summer as Mother Tree
- Adetokumboh M'Cormack as Lord Meister and Furfur
- Missi Pyle as The Rain
- Matthew Waterson as Asmodeus
- Adam Lambert as the Devil
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Screenplay by | Original release date [3] |
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| 1 | "Chapter the First: Hansel and Gretel" | Jamie Whitney | Doug Langdale | October 8, 2021 |
| 2 | "Chapter the Second: The Seven Swallows" | Jamie Whitney | David Henrie | October 8, 2021 |
| 3 | "Chapter the Third: Brother and Sister" | Jamie Whitney | Bug Hall | October 8, 2021 |
| 4 | "Chapter the Fourth: The Monster Within" | Jamie Whitney | Jeffrey Reddick | October 8, 2021 |
| 5 | "Chapter the Fifth: A Smile As Red As Blood" | Jamie Whitney | Candie Langdale | October 8, 2021 |
| 6 | "Chapter the Sixth: Three Golden Hairs" | Jamie Whitney | Doug Langdale | October 8, 2021 |
| 7 | "Chapter the Seventh: Faithful Johannes" | Jamie Whitney | Bug Hall | October 8, 2021 |
| 8 | "Chapter the Eighth: The Broken Kingdom" | Jamie Whitney | David Henrie | October 8, 2021 |
| 9 | "Chapter the Ninth: The Dragon" | Jamie Whitney | Candie Langdale | October 8, 2021 |
| 10 | "Chapter the Tenth: The Royal Family" | Jamie Whitney | Jeffrey Reddick | October 8, 2021 |
Production
On October 16, 2013, Henry Selick was set to direct a live-action adaptation of Adam Gidwitz's children's novel A Tale Dark & Grimm.[4] By August 2016, he was still working on the film adaptation.[5] The series was first announced in June 2021, without Selick's involvement, as part of three Netflix Original shows targeted at kids and families.[1]
Release
A Tale Dark & Grimm premiered on October 8, 2021, globally on Netflix.[2] A trailer was released on September 9.[6][7]
References
- "Netflix Announces Three New Animated Comedy Series for Kids from Renowned and First-Time Creators". Netflix Media Center (Press release). Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- Milligan, Mercedes (September 9, 2021). "Netflix Trailers the Comical and Enchanting Kids' Series 'A Tale Dark & Grimm'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- "A Tale Dark & Grimm – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- "Henry Selick Gives Up Animation For "A Tale Dark and Grimm"". October 16, 2013.
- Rome, Emily (August 25, 2016). "'Kubo' studio Laika moves forward while 'Coraline' fans wait for the next project from Henry Selick". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- Amidi, Amid (September 9, 2021). "TRAILER: Netflix's 'A Tale Dark & Grimm' Series, Premiering Next Month". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- Netflix Jr. (September 9, 2021). A Tale Dark & Grimm NEW Series Trailer | Netflix Futures. YouTube. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
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