- The NeverEnding Story (1984)
- Labyrinth (1986)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Golden Compass (2007)
- Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- Eragon (2006)
- Stardust (2007)
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
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The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Beschreibung: A boy becomes immersed in a magical book where he influences the fate of a fantasy world facing destruction.
Fakt: The iconic Falkor the luckdragon required 15 puppeteers to operate. The film only covers the first half of Michael Ende's novel.


Labyrinth (1986)
Beschreibung: A teenage girl navigates a fantastical maze to rescue her brother, encountering strange creatures and learning about responsibility.
Fakt: Features groundbreaking puppetry by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. David Bowie wrote five original songs for his role as Jareth.


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Beschreibung: Siblings enter a magical kingdom through an ordinary object, becoming central figures in a battle between good and evil.
Fakt: The first published (though second chronologically) in C.S. Lewis's Narnia series. Won an Oscar for Best Makeup.


The Golden Compass (2007)
Beschreibung: A young girl's journey through parallel worlds to uncover dark secrets, featuring animal companions that embody human souls.
Fakt: Based on Philip Pullman's 'Northern Lights', first in the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. The film's daemons were created using CGI.


Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
Beschreibung: Children create an elaborate imaginary kingdom that helps them cope with real-world challenges, blending fantasy with poignant life lessons.
Fakt: Based on Katherine Paterson's 1977 novel which won the Newbery Medal. The author wrote it to help her son process a childhood tragedy.


The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Beschreibung: A fantasy adventure where children discover a hidden magical world and must protect it from dark forces, blending reality with mythical creatures.
Fakt: Based on a popular book series by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. The film features a mix of live-action and CGI to bring the fantastical creatures to life.


Eragon (2006)
Beschreibung: A farm boy discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider and must defend his world against a tyrannical king.
Fakt: Based on Christopher Paolini's novel written when he was just 1The dragon Saphira was voiced by Rachel Weisz.


Stardust (2007)
Beschreibung: A whimsical fairy tale adventure featuring a young hero's journey through a magical realm to prove his worth and find love.
Fakt: Based on Neil Gaiman's illustrated novel. Features Robert De Niro as a cross-dressing sky pirate in one of his most unusual roles.


Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
Beschreibung: A young protagonist embarks on a heroic quest, discovering his true heritage and battling mythological creatures in a modern setting.
Fakt: Adapted from Rick Riordan's bestselling novels. The movie modernizes Greek mythology, placing gods and monsters in contemporary America.


A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Beschreibung: A journey through fantastical dimensions to rescue a missing parent, emphasizing courage, self-discovery, and the power of love.
Fakt: First live-action film by Ava DuVernay with a budget over $100 million. It's based on Madeleine L'Engle's classic 1962 novel.
