BeastMaster (1999)

The movie that inspired two sequels and a TV series. The Beastmaster tells the story of Dar (Marc Singer), the royal son of a king named Zed (Rod Loomis) who was stolen from the womb of Zed's queen (Vanna Bonta) by a witch under the command of vicious high-priest sorcerer Maax (Rip Torn). A poor villager saves Dar from being sacrificed and raises him as his own son, teaching Dar how to fight and witnessing the boy's ability to telepathically communicate with animals. Their happiness is destroyed when their village is attacked by the evil Jun horde, a race of fanatic beast-like warriors controlled by Maax. Dar, the only survivor of the attack, vows revenge and journeys to his father's former kingdom to destroy Maax.

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Contains the following topics: - Earliest childhood memories - Childhood interests - Childhood heroes - School / Getting started as an actor - Auditioning for BeastMaster - Becoming Dar - Casting the role of Tao - Preparing for the role - Shooting action scenes - Working with Steven Grives (Zad) - Guest stars - The animals of BeastMaster - Animal anecdotes

Contains the following topics: - Pets & animal behavior - Wild animals & safety - The setting of BeastMaster - Collaboration on BeastMaster - Fans visiting the set - Having fans - Dar's environment - the set - Dar's relationships - Dar's respect for life - Working with Marc Singer (Dartanus) - Watching and remembering - Life after BeastMaster - Current projects & the future

Dar befriends inquisitive and bumbling Tao as he begins his quest to rescue his long-lost love Kyra, who has been kidnapped and enslaved by the brutal Terron warriors.

Dar teams up with Akili, a warrior banished by the Terrons, to rescue his beloved Kyra, unaware that Akili is also in love with her.

With the help of his animal friends, Dar rescues Tao from an island inhabited by the murderous Birdmen.

After finally being reunited with Dar, Kyra is captured by the Sorceress.

Dar races to retrieve a rare fire lily from a valley inhabited by Amazons to save the life of a young woman, Maleena.

Dar and a young boy, Guariba, convince the Demon Curupira to spare the lives of Guariba's tribe -- if the tribe agrees to show respect for the land and inhabitants of the rain forest.

Dar must summon all of his skills to end the killing rampage of the world's greatest warrior Nokinja, who is secretly backed by the magic of the evil demon Ketzwayo, Curupira's sworn enemy.

Dar and Tao must save the Princess's Unicorns from the Terrons, who want to kill the Unicorns fro their horns which hold magical healing powers.

At the Black Apparition's behest, Ketzwayo returns from the dead with magic designed to kill Dar and the entire animal kingdom of the Mydlands.

Dar and Tao have to rescue a Nymph who persades people to drink the water which brings eternal youth from a Venatu warrior.

Guided by a magical Shaman, Dar retuns to Valhalla, a place of memories to come to terms with the destrctive slaughter of his tribe.

In a test for his love for Kyra, Dar finds himself taking a liking to Zuraya , a animal trainer cursed by loneliness from Ancient One.

Dar reluctantly accepts help from the Sorceress to rescue Tao from King Zad's ferocious Minotaur.

Dar and Tao must stop an unholy pilgrim named Ramah, who gains possession of a liquid rock that gives him control over life and death.

Dar and Tao must protect a mystical baby from the evil King Zad, who believes the child will bring about his demise.

Dar meets a strange amphibious woman named Atlantia who is part of an mute ancient race. He must communicate with her and then gain her help to save Tao's life.

While trying to expose a young friend's killer, Dar learns that ancestral protectors of a tribe of divers take the form of dolphins in the sea.

When the Sorceress is captured by the Black Apparition, Sharak in human form enlists Dar's help to save her.

The Golden Phoenix takes the human form of Prince Garuda to exact revenge on Dar.

Dar and Tao must discover what is killing both humans and animals in the forest before they become the next victims.

When Dar and Tao learn that the Terrons are holding Kyra Captive once again, the two set out to rescue her.

Qord vows to kill the BeastMaster and capture Kyra as his ultimate revenge against King Zad.

When two new races enter the Territories, Dar and Tao get caught up in the struggle as these groups challenge Zad and his Terrons for supremacy.

Dar and Tao search for missing men on an island inhabited by the deadly serpent demon Iara and a colony of strange and exotic women.

Dar protects Olwen, a Seer pursued by Arina and the Terrons who plan to exploit her powers for their own selfish purposes.

Arina's lover returns from beyond the grave and wants to take her back with him.

Tao's life is threatened when he returns to his homeland of Xinca. Elsewhere, the warrior-guide Arina leads the Nords in an attack against the Terrons.

It takes the determined spirit of a dying tiger to help Tao recognize a new purpose in his own life.

Dar and Tao prove that communication can be a powerful weapon when they become involved in the Royal Family's bitter dispute.

The BeastMaster is stalked by the evil demon, Iara, who plots to win him for herself.

Dar goes to battle to save an entire village from the forces of the evil despot, Arkon.

The BeastMaster intervenes to save a rare Tasmanian tiger from extinction, while Voden attempts to manipulate Dar into helping him expand his empire.

Dar fights to restore the balance of nature when a village starts losing young women to the river's starving crocodiles.

An Eiron leader emerges to reclaim Tao's homeland of Xinca from the evil Blood Priests.

Dar vows to reunite Huna with her long lost child, raised from infancy by wolves, and now hunted by the murderous Milos.

Dar helps the young Lyca escape the tyranny of the tribe of lion people.

Dar helps Sagitto and Radia, centaur archers forced from the safety of their homeland.

Dar and Tao must save the world from destruction when the evil Annubis is accidentally released from his rock prison.

Iara strips Dar of his power to communicate with animals, and unwittingly sets all of nature off balance.

Dar must right an imbalance of nature when the birds of the forest suddenly turn against humans.

The BeastMaster must intervene to prevent the Eirons' miraculous healing crystal from falling into the hands of the malevolent King Voden.

Dar infiltrates the city of Chalka to free the sacred tigers and release Queen Lyoka from her inner turmoil.

Arina must seek Dar's help when she is pursued by The Apparition who is after her unborn child, and by Voden who desires her mare's foal.

Dar is drawn into a battle between King Zad and King Voden in order to save Tao, Arina and a band of captured elephants.

Guided by his spirit warrior, Dartanus, Dar sets out on a journey to discover his true destiny.

Dar embarks on a journey to discover his true heritage.

Dar sets out on a quest to find his family and defeat Balcifer, the Lord of Darkness.

Dar protects a white tiger, which embodies his long lost sister, Lycia.

The Sorceress and the Apparition vie for the evil Balcifer's favor by trying to corrupt Dar.

Dar must race to rescue Ruh before he is sacrificed in a grisly ritual meant to earn the favor of Balcifer.

Dar embarks on a mission to save a wolf named Slayer and destroy King Rolan, a grotesque ancient monster who seeks rebirth through Zuraya's child.

Dar sneaks into Xinca to rescue an extraordinary horse, despite a fortune-teller's warning that this will lead to Dar's own death.

King Zad finds an ally in Nadeea, a beautiful succubus who will stop at nothing to destroy the BeastMaster.

Dar helps the Orlas reclaim their decimated land, sacrificing his own chance to find his mother.

Dar loses heart and considers giving up his quest after leading Arina into a deadly trap.

Zad needs Dar's help to stop the evil spirit of a ruthless ruler who is murdering the citizens of Xinca.

Determined to rescue his brother, Dar risks death to fulfill three daunting tasks for the spiteful demon Yamira.

The Sorceress, yearning for her love, Sharak, to be returned to his human form, makes a deal with the devil which threatens Dar's quest.

Dar discovers that the key to his quest lies hidden away in the archives of the legendary Order of Vella.

Dar faces an arranged marriage according to an alliance forged by his father, King Eldar.

Accused of evading his promise to protect the animals, Dar is brought to trial by Curupira's sister, the powerful nature demon, Manaka.

Callista vows to win the favor of Balcifer by convincing Dar's brother, Sendar, to stake his claim on Eldar's throne.

King Zad learns the identity of the sword maker who forged the Sword of Eldar, and orders him to make a Sword of Balcifer.

Dar faces his biggest test yet in his struggle to defeat the Lord of Darkness.

Dar receives three hidden signals, indicating that the final challenge of his quest is about to begin.

With his entire family inside the Crystal Ark, Dar is faced with his final challenge.