Earthsea

TV Mini Series
2004–20052004–2005
1h 30min

Danny Glover, Isabella Rossellini, Shawn Ashmore, and Kristin Kreuk in Earthsea (2004)

Fantasy Drama Adventure

A reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers,... Read allA reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers, he seeks to master the ancient arts. As he journeys to manhood, he will combat dragons, f... Read allA reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers, he seeks to master the ancient arts. As he journeys to manhood, he will combat dragons, fall in love, cross death's threshold, and ultimately wield the power to reunite a kingdom.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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Isabella Rossellini in Earthsea (2004)

Shawn Ashmore in Earthsea (2004)

Shawn Ashmore in Earthsea (2004)

Danny Glover in Earthsea (2004)

Shawn Ashmore in Earthsea (2004)

Danny Glover in Earthsea (2004)

Sebastian Roché in Earthsea (2004)

Sebastian Roché in Earthsea (2004)

Isabella Rossellini in Earthsea (2004)

Kristin Kreuk in Earthsea (2004)

Isabella Rossellini and Kristin Kreuk in Earthsea (2004)

Isabella Rossellini in Earthsea (2004)

Gedas Ged

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Tenaras Tenar

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Isabella Rossellini

Tharas Thar

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Sebastian Roché

Tygathas Tygath

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Vetchas Vetch

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Jennifer Calvert

Kossilas Kossil

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Emily Hampshire

Rosaas Rosa

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Jasperas Jasper

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Arch Magusas Arch Magus

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Alessandro Juliani

Skiorchas Skiorch

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Dianaas Diana

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Dave 'Squatch' Ward

Dunainas Dunain

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Gebbethas Gebbeth

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General Doaras General Doar

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Heather Laura Gray

Penelopeas Penelope

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Lady Elfarrenas Lady Elfarren

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Marionas Marion

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Katharine Isabelle

Yarrowas Yarrow

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Merlin

7.1

Merlin's Apprentice

5.3

Merlin's Apprentice

Tin Man

7.1

Jason and the Argonauts

6.0

Jason and the Argonauts

Sinbad

6.4

Camelot

6.5

The Monkey King

5.6

The Monkey King

Voyage of the Unicorn

6.6

Voyage of the Unicorn

Tales from Earthsea

6.4

Tales from Earthsea

Ben Hur

6.3

Mutant X

6.0

The Color of Magic

7.1

The Color of Magic

A reckless youth is destined to become the greatest sorcerer that the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known. When the young wizard Ged discovers that he possesses infinite magical powers, he seeks to master the ancient arts. As he journeys to manhood, he will combat dragons, fall in love, cross death's threshold, and ultimately wield the power to reunite a kingdom. —El_Magus

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Genres
Parents guide

Trivia
Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the novels on which the production is based, was critical of the adaptation. Among her complaints was the "whitewashing" of her characters' races (in the novels, few of Le Guin's characters are white). Le Guin also resented a statement published by director Robert Lieberman intoning that she approved of his take on her story.

Goofs
Shortly after Ged and Oigon turn their backs to the goat, the crystal from Oigon's staff falls to the ground. After the cut, the crystal is back.

Quotes
The Dragon: Ask me two questions, wizard, and I will give you the answers.
Ged: Isn't it usually three?
The Dragon: Yes, but with that you're back to two.

Connections
Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #34.9 (2005)

Top review

Earthsea? I think not.

What I saw was not Earthsea. This was so loosely based on the first two novels that I am shocked that they could still call it Earthsea. But, I do understand that they can call it whatever they want.

They even went so far as to make Ged his public name and Sparrowhawk his secret name. I guess they felt Sparrowhawk sounded better in echo then Ged.

And who's dumb idea was it to add the evil king? They took out all the cool stuff like the battle with the dragons of pendor and filled with stuff that was never in the book.

After all, what did the foolish author know?

Sci-Fi has once again trashed someone else's work.

I recommend you read Ursula K. Le Guin's comments at this site. http://slate.msn.com/id/2111107/

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mandile
Dec 21, 2004

Why the discrepancies between Text and Film?

Release date
- December 13, 2004 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United States
- Canada
Language
- English
Also known as
- Legend of Earthsea
Filming locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Production companies
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Runtime
- 1h 30min
Color
- Color

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