CARD.com today announced a licensing agreement with The Jim Henson Company to bring a specially designed line of CARD.com Prepaid MasterCard cards featuring the company’s masterful, iconic fantasy feature films THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH, as well as its beloved TV classic FRAGGLE ROCK, and the groundbreaking science-fiction series, FARSCAPE, to the U.S. market.
“It is CARD.com’s mission to offer a banking solution that is convenient, affordable, and personalized,” said CEO and Founder of CARD.com, Ben Katz. “We couldn’t be more ecstatic to partner with a visionary like The Jim Henson Company who has inspired so many generations around the world.”
CARD.com will offer Jim Henson Company designed cards from four different licensed properties:
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THE DARK CRYSTAL: Travel back in time to the fantasy world of Thra. Jen and Kira, surviving members of the Gelfling tribe, set out to find the crystal’s missing shard and begin a dangerous journey that will bring them face to face with evil Skeksis and mysterious creatures at every turn. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, this classic, ground-breaking fantasy features some of the most imaginative creatures ever put on film. www.darkcrystal.com
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LABYRINTH: Frustrated with babysitting yet again, teenager Sarah summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King. Guarding his castle is the labyrinth, a twisted maze of deception, populated with unknown dangers and outrageous creatures brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Directed by Jim Henson and Executive Produced by George Lucas, the film is a mesmerizing fantasy classic now recognized as wildly ahead of its time.
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FRAGGLE ROCK: Created by Jim Henson, Fraggle Rock stars a cast of puppet creatures called Fraggles, quirky cave-dwellers who live in an underground world alongside their industrious green neighbors, the Doozers and a family of enormous Gorgs. The show has been seen in over 80 countries and continues to enjoy a loyal international fan following while encouraging friendship, tolerance and diversity through fun adventures and a unique mix of music from all genres including folk, blues, gospel, country and rock.
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FARSCAPE: Astronaut John Crichton assumes he’ll be home in time for dinner. But a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology, Crichton begins his quest for home from a galaxy far, far away… Thus began the epic adventure “Farscape”, the groundbreaking award-winning sci-fi production named by TV Guide as one of television’s best cult shows ever. “Farscape” continues to find new audiences as it airs in syndication and is available on DVD and online around the world.
“We have the most dedicated fans and they enjoy celebrating their favorite characters and fantasy worlds. CARD.com provides a fun way for them to show their love of our most popular characters. With these specially designed cards, you can keep Henson favorites like Kira, Rygel, Red, Ludo – and many more – right in your pocket!” said Nicole Goldman, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Publicity for The Jim Henson Company.
The Jim Henson Company designed cards, like all CARD.com Prepaid MasterCard cards, can be used everywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted and includes access to more than 24,000 in-network ATM’s; direct deposit; and mobile check deposits. Consumers can sign up for a Jim Henson Company designed cards online here: http://card.cm/1CXmlSD.
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