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The Colour of Magic

The Colour of Magic

Description: This two-part adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novels `The Colour of Magic' and `The Light Fantastic' features Rincewind who, after being expelled from Unseen University, fails at even the most basic level of wizardry. His head holds one of the eight spells of the Octavo, the Discworld's most powerful spellbook, but he cannot learn others. When Rincewind befirends tourist Twoflower and Twoflower's luggage, they flee after a dispute with the owner of the inn where they were staying. While travelling across the disc, they face a number of challenges, including encounters with a variety of mythical creatures - many of which result in near-death experiences - and being taken prisoner in the kingdom of Krull.
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Year Released: 2008
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: March 23, 2008
Initial Release: January 30, 2009 (USA)
Film Series: Terry Pratchett's
Adapted From: The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic

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