Fantasy fans take note! Tonight there are three films in a row that all genre lovers should know. First things start off in a more child-friendly way with The Spiderwicks’ Secrets, followed by The Star Wanderer, a modern girl who softens even the hardest of hearts. Last, but not least, the biblical spectacle Legion is on TV.
The Spiderwicks’ secrets mark the beginning of the fantasy marathon
That’s what it’s about: Twin brothers Jared and Simon (Freddie Highmore) move into the house of a deceased relative with their mother and sister. There, to their great surprise, they not only find a strange gnome, but also a mysterious book that opens the door to a dangerous world full of goblins, fairies and mythical creatures.
The Star Wanderer is the absolute highlight of the fantasy marathon on TV and a real gem
Tristan lives in the evocatively named village of Wall, which borders on an actually insurmountable wall. One day he vows to be the one he loves To obtain a shooting star that fell to earth beyond the wall is. He embarks on a magical journey through an enchanting world where he meets pirates, witches and a fallen star himself.
The Starwalker offers Concentrated star power right down to the tips of your hair. Here you are dealing with the film adaptation of a Neil Gaiman novel by Matthew Vaughn (Snatch), in which Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong, Henry Cavill, Peter O’Toole and Sienna Miller compete . It’s worth it for this ensemble alone.
In addition, the story delivers a fantasy, fairy tale and adventure story like no other. A lot of humor and even more heart round off the romantic hustle and bustle, which manages to never drift into the kitschy to put a smile on the face of even the biggest genre grouches. Guaranteed!
The Starwalker – Trailer (German)
Even more fantasy on TV: Legion tells an end-time story of biblical proportions
In Legion has God is finally fed up with people and sends his heavenly hosts to earth to put an end to sinful activity once and for all. But he has reckoned without the fallen archangel Michael (Paul Bettany), who discovered the Messiah in a small diner in New Mexico and wants to protect him from the impending apocalypse.
Legion – Trailer 2 (German)
TV or stream: When and where are The Secrets of the Spiderwicks, The Star Wanderer and Legion running?
The Secrets of the Spiderwicks begins the colorful dance tonight on December 26th at 8:15 p.m. on ZDFneo a. Then comes The Star Wanderer from 9:40 p.m. and the finale is Legion from 11:35 p.m. Repeats of the first two films will be released on December 28th around the afternoon.
Of course you can also stream the fantasy films. Legion is available on Netflix or WOW, The Starwalker and The Secrets of the Spiderwicks are available for streaming on Paramount+.
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