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Henson, Jim (December 1983). "12/-/1983 – 'End of December – Dennis Lee hands in "Novella" of Labyrinth' ". Jim Henson's Red Book. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012 . Retrieved January 20, 2012. What happens when you wish for something terrible ... and your wish comes true? Young Sarah is about to find out. Left at home to mind her baby brother, Toby, she finds herself trying to comfort a screaming infant as a wild storm rages about the house. In a fit of temper, she wishes that the goblins would come and take the child away. Unfortunately, they do. Henson discussed the film's origins to say that he and Froud "wanted to do a lighter weight picture, with more of a sense of comedy since Dark Crystal got kind of heavy, heavier than we had intended. Now, I wanted to do a film with the characters having more personality and interacting more." [17]Spry, Jeff (February 26, 2018). "Exclusive: Writer Si Spurrier On Boom!'s New Labyrinth: Coronation #1". Syfy Wire. Syfy. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019 . Retrieved May 19, 2019. Tan, Monica (January 25, 2016). " 'No one is remaking Labyrinth' – screenwriter denies reports of reboot". The Guardian. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016 . Retrieved January 25, 2016. Labyrinth' Music Video Applauded". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. July 4, 1986. p.23. ProQuest 389704937

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