Lord of the Rings fans take note, acclaimed fantasy author Ursula K. Le Guins epic tale of wizardry and prophecy comes to life as never before in director Robert Liebermans imaginative screen adaptation of her popular Earthsea novels. Adapted for the Sci-Fi Channel, the two-part miniseries chronicles the journey of a reckless youth who seeks to master the ancient arts and become the most powerful sorcerer Earthsea has ever seen. As Ged (Shawn Ashmore) begins to discover the vast potential of his true powers, he must face great adversity if he is to truly fulfill his destiny and reunite his bitterly divided planet. Facing dragons, love, and eventually death itself, Geds path to power is as wondrous and alluring as it is deadly. Also starring Isabella Rossellini, Danny Glover, and Kristin Kreuk (of TVs Smallville), this miniseries premiered in late 2004. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide