Den japanske dreng Kubo passer sin syge mor i en hule på en bjergside. Deres hjemby bliver hjemsøgt af en ond kraft. En nat bliver Kubo kontaktet af en ånd, som beder ham om at finde en magisk rustning, som hans afdøde far havde på. Med dén kan Kubo redde byen fra den onde kraft og måske også kurere moderen. Kubo begiver sig ud på sit livs eventyr, hvor der både venter fare og spænding på vejen.
Dr. Alithea Binnie, der i sin søgen efter sandheden bag de historier, vi mennesker fortæller hinanden, befinder sig i Istanbul, hvor hun falder over en gammel krystalflaske på et marked. Flasken viser sig at indeholde en magisk ånd, der naturligvis skænker hende tre ønsker! Men Alithea, der udmærket kender alle historierne om ånder i flasker, har ikke tænkt sig at spille med på dette spil.
Den rædselsvækkende Freddy Krueger er tættere på virkeligheden end nogen sinde, da han begynder at sætte sit umiskendelige umenneskelige præg på Wes Cravens nye filmprojekt, hvor skuespillerne begynder at blive plaget af drømme ud over det sædvanlige. Og bestemt ikke på den gode måde
Fra Wes Anderson kommer en filmatisering af Roald Dahls elskede historie om en rig mand, der sætter sig for at blive mester i at snyde i hasardspil.
Jerry arbejder for mafiaen, derfor får han en dag to ultimatumer: Det ene er fra mafiaen, der beordre ham til Mexico for at hente en uvurderlig antik pistol. Det andet er fra hans kæreste, der vil have at han vælger mellem hende og mafiaen. For at forblive i live vælger Jerry at hente pistolen, der eftersigende skulle være forbandet.
På en ærketypisk engelsk pigeskole i 1930erne holder en klike på seks piger sammen, især for at være i nærheden af deres karismatiske svømmelærer Miss G (Eva Green). En dag ankommer en ung spansk elev ved navn Fiamma (Maria Valverde), og hun bjergtager ganske sine omgivelser, herunder Miss G. Ved søen fortæller hun historier om sine rejser til Indien sammen med sin far, men det varer ikke længe, før der kommer kraftige krusninger på vandet.
Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu isn't just any ordinary kid, he's a member of one of the world's most infamous mage guilds: Fairy Tail.
This spooky anthology series for kids recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Each episode opens with members of the Midnight Society at their secret spot in the woods, where they prepare their fire and the night's storyteller announces the title of the his or her offering. However, the cameras soon leave the storyteller and switch to the tale being told.
Wishbone is a children's television show. The show's title character is a Jack Russell Terrier of the same name. Wishbone lives with his owner Joe Talbot in the fictional modern town of Oakdale, Texas. He daydreams about being the lead character of stories from classic literature He was known as "the little dog with a big imagination". Only the viewers and the characters in his daydreams can hear Wishbone speak. The characters from his daydreams see Wishbone as whatever famous character he is currently portraying and not as a dog.
Targeted for assassination by his first wife and his evil brother, a young sultan must marry by the next full moon or he will lose his kingdom. His uncertainty over his newfound bride causes her to stall the sultan with a series of fantastic stories to ease the tension and stall her impending execution.
By chance, best-selling author Wang Pu Tao and rookie editor Feng Tian Lan have become colleagues. The story unfolds through their marvellous adventures in their journey home. After being attracted by a novel, Feng Tian Lan ends up working at a publishing house. He never expected that his first assignment would be to send reminders. Eccentric author Wang Pu Tao has not yet submitted her new work. After procrastinating for many days, she runs into Feng Tian Lan at the bar. Wang Pu Tao tells Feng Tian Lan that he needs to agree to her terms if he wants her to submit her work. As a result, the two embark on a journey together.
The show featured children's book author Tomie dePaola and his Muppet friend Gabe the squirrel, encouraging children to make their own stories in a variety of media. In each episode, Tomie told a story featuring his storybook characters Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambolona. Gabe visited The Animal Band, a group of woodland creatures, including a rabbit on drums, a weasel on guitar, a penguin on bass, and a raccoon on keytar. Each episode also featured a visit with a guest storyteller or two (often people connected to the Jim Henson Company). The final segment of each episode included a child actor playing Tomie enacting stories from his book "26 Fairmount Avenue."
A musical improv show where players craft an original musical out of thin air and silly prompts.
In twelve separate episodes, twelve different protagonists talk about their bizarre experiences in the same mysterious interview room.
Extraordinary-but-true stories of past relationships that went seriously awry are detailed, when one partner’s behavior goes from romantic… to excessive… and then to the extreme. Each episode follows the intrepid souls who venture out in search of love, but end up in a desperate search for escape.
"On the Go with Gabe" is an engaging video web series tailored for aspiring storytellers and creators. Join Gabe Lenners on his captivating journey through Los Angeles and beyond as he meets fascinating individuals and shares invaluable lessons learned along the way, providing a unique glimpse into the world of creativity and storytelling.
The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
Inspired by the acclaimed Korean documentary My Love, Don't Cross That River, the poignant series MY LOVE documents a year in the lives of six elderly couples from around the world. Globe-trotting through Brazil, India, Japan, Korea, the U.S., and Spain, the six-part docuseries gets to the heart of long-lasting love.
Stories have the power to astonish us, make us laugh and cry, and open our hearts to the world. Hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, STORIES FROM THE STAGE invites storytellers from around the world to share extraordinary tales of what it means to be human. Each episode features both on-stage performances and interviews about their inspirations and craft, and the meaning behind their stories.
Australia's finest raconteurs gather in front of a live audience to reveal their funniest stories, darkest moments and their shameful secrets while sitting in a stupidly ornate chair and reading from an awkwardly large book.
