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A Tale Dark & Grimm

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A Tale Dark & Grimm
Genre
Based onA Tale Dark & Grimm
by Adam Gidwitz
Developed by
Directed byJamie Whitney
Voices of
Ending theme"Hansel and Gretel Lullaby" by Allie Feder and Michael Kramer
ComposerMichael Kramer
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAudrey Velichka
Editors
  • Gavin Ebedes [1]
  • Tom Berger
Running time27–30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)

A Tale Dark & Grimm[2] is an animated television series based on the children's book of the same name by Adam Gidwitz, itself a loose adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel". Developed for Netflix by Doug Langdale and Simon Otto, the series premiered on October 8, 2021.[3] Netflix did not renew the show for a second season.[4] It was nominated for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Series at the 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards.

Plot

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A trio of talking ravens narrate the real story of Hansel and Gretel, who are a prince and a princess. After being beheaded by their parents, the twins run away and search for a new and happy family. The pair embark on a winding and wickedly witty tale with elements of several other stories from the Brothers Grimm.

Voice cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byScreenplay byOriginal release date [5]
1"Chapter the First: Hansel and Gretel"Jamie WhitneyDoug LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": Hansel and Gretel
2"Chapter the Second: The Seven Swallows"Jamie WhitneyDavid HenrieOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": The Seven Ravens
3"Chapter the Third: Brother and Sister"Jamie WhitneyBug HallOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": Brother and Sister
4"Chapter the Fourth: The Monster Within"Jamie WhitneyJeffrey ReddickOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": The Girl Without Hands
5"Chapter the Fifth: A Smile As Red As Blood"Jamie WhitneyCandie LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": Little Red Riding Hood, Jorinde and Joringel, The Robber Bridegroom and The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
6"Chapter the Sixth: Three Golden Hairs"Jamie WhitneyDoug LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": The Robber Bridegroom and The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
7"Chapter the Seventh: Faithful Johannes"Jamie WhitneyBug HallOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": Trusty John
8"Chapter the Eighth: The Broken Kingdom"Jamie WhitneyDavid HenrieOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
"Fairy Tale": Trusty John
9"Chapter the Ninth: The Dragon"Jamie WhitneyCandie LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)
10"Chapter the Tenth: The Royal Family"Jamie WhitneyJeffrey ReddickOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-8)

Production

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On October 16, 2013, Henry Selick was set to direct a live-action film adaptation of Adam Gidwitz's children's novel A Tale Dark & Grimm.[6] By August 2016, he was still working on the film adaptation.[7] The series was first announced in June 2021, without Selick's involvement, as part of three Netflix Original shows targeted at kids and families.[2]

Release

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A Tale Dark & Grimm premiered on October 8, 2021, globally on Netflix.[3] A trailer was released on September 9.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "A Tale Dark & Grimm (TV Series 2021) - IMDb". IMDb.
  2. ^ a b "Netflix Announces Three New Animated Comedy Series for Kids from Renowned and First-Time Creators". Netflix Media Center (Press release). Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (September 9, 2021). "Netflix Trailers the Comical and Enchanting Kids' Series 'A Tale Dark & Grimm'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "A Tale Dark & Grimm Canceled: Netflix Says No to Season 2".
  5. ^ "A Tale Dark & Grimm – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Henry Selick Gives Up Animation For "A Tale Dark and Grimm"". October 16, 2013.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Amidi, Amid (September 9, 2021). "TRAILER: Netflix's 'A Tale Dark & Grimm' Series, Premiering Next Month". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Netflix Jr. (September 9, 2021). A Tale Dark & Grimm NEW Series Trailer | Netflix Futures. YouTube. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
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