'Muppet Man' Will Bring Jim Henson's Life To The Big Screen In A Disney Biopic
Disney and The Jim Henson Company are teaming up to develop Muppet Man, a Jim Henson biopic set to be penned by The Current War writer Michael Mitnick.
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'Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street' Review: A Loving Tribute To The Groundbreaking Children's TV Show [Sundance 2021]
Straight from the virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival, we've got a Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street documentary review for this great film.
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The Quarantine Stream: Stop The Presses! 'The Great Muppet Caper' Is Wonderful
(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a series where the /Film team shares what they've been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: The Great Muppet Caper Where You Can Stream It: Disney+ The Pitch: Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo inexplicably play journalists in this movie. When they botch the reporting of a jewel heist,…
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The Morning Watch: Kermit The Frog Voice Comparison, 'Psych 2: Lassie Come Home' Bloopers & More
In this edition, listen to a Kermit the Frog voice comparison showcasing the different voice actors over the years, watch bloopers from Psych 2, and more.
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The Morning Watch: Bill Hader Becomes T-1000 In DeepFake Video, Jim Henson And Kermit On Johnny Carson & More
In this edition, watch a Terminator 2 Bill Hader DeepFake with the actor as T-1000, see Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on Johnny Carson, and more.
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'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Features A Tribute To Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth'
Despite reports to the contrary, there is absolutely a Star Wars Labyrinth tribute in the final theatrical cut of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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How 'The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance' Honors Jim Henson's Original Vision
The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance and Jim Henson's vision for what puppets can do are worth talking about...because the former acheives the latter.
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Showcase Of Jim Henson's Early Work Coming To ShortsTV, Including A Fascinating Muppets Documentary
Shorts TV is debuting a vintage Jim Henson documentary along witht the US premiere of a collection of his earliest short films, before The Muppets took off.
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Cool Stuff: Luke Flowers' 'Raised By Rainbows' Art Show Is Like A Pop Culture Coloring Book
The new Luke Flowers Raised by Rainbows art show at Gallery 1988 is like a coloring book come to life with some of your favorite characters from film & TV.
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'The Storyteller' Reboot In The Works From The Jim Henson Company And Neil Gaiman
The Jim Henson Company and Neil Gaiman are planning a The Storyteller reboot, which will adapt Jim Henson's 1980s show for a new generation.
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Original Big Bird Caroll Spinney Retires From 'Sesame Street' After 50 Years
Sesame Street legend Caroll Spinney retires from his roles as Big Bird and the Grouch, which he has performed for 50 years on the beloved children's show.
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'The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance': Netflix's Prequel Series Will Be "Pure Puppetry"
Director Louis Leterrier and executive producer Lisa Henson revealed more details about Netflix's The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance prequel series.
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'Labyrinth' Musical Will Bring The Goblin King To The Stage
Brian Henson says there are plans in the works to create a Labyrinth musical, adapting Jim Henson's cult classic for the stage.
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The Morning Watch: Frank Oz Remembers Jim Henson, 'Infinity War' Trailer Easter Eggs & More
In this edition, check out all the Avengers Infinity War Easter eggs from the new trailer, watch an interview with Frank Oz and a bunch of Jim Henson puppeteers, and listen to Joe Wright break down a scene from Darkest Hour.
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Now Stream This: Pie, Pi, Sports Crime, Dog Puppets, And Countries Without Old Men
Here are best movies streaming right now, including a ghost story unlike any other captured on film before, a hilarious movie with puppets, and many more.
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Photo Tour: The Jim Henson Exhibition At The Museum Of The Moving Image
We visited The Jim Henson Exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City and returned with a guided tour...and lots of photos.
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Fired Kermit The Frog Actor Says He Was 'Outspoken,' Disney Blames 'Unacceptable Business Conduct'
Kermit the Frog actor Steve Whitmire voiced the muppet for 27 years before he was fired by Disney for being 'outspoken' on the character, he says.
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Help Kickstart A Permanent Jim Henson Exhibition At The Museum Of The Moving Image
There's a Jim Henson museum exhibition in the works at the Museum of the Moving Image that needs your help to be completed. Find out how to contribute now!
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One Million Moms Boycotting 'The Muppets' New TV Show Due To Adult Humor
We've just learned of One Million Moms boycotting The Muppets TV show. The organization is mad about the adult humor in a show that kids could be watching.
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LOL: Watch Stan Lee And Jim Henson Engage In An Epic Rap Battle
Stan Lee and Jim Henson are icons of entertainment, but what happens when they face off? Watch this Stan Lee and Jim Henson Epic Rap Battle to find out.
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Watch The 10-Minute Pitch Video That Landed 'The Muppets' A New TV Series
The Muppets pitch video that landed Jim Henson's beloved creations a new TV show has been officially released online, and it's absolutely perfect.
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VOTD: Early Jim Henson Short Animates Jazz With Paper Cutouts
After he'd done years of the show Sam and Friends but before moving on to The Muppet Show, Jim Henson did a set of experimental musical shorts. The animations use paper cutouts to visualize music. In the case of this one, Drums West, the inspiration and backing track is a piece from jazz drummer Chico…
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The Muppets' Jane Henson Has Died
Jane Nebel Henson, former wife and creative partner of Muppets creator Jim Henson, has died, as announced by the Jim Henson Co. She was 78. While a student at the University of Maryland, Henson teamed with her future husband to create the WRC-TV show Sam and Friends, which featured the first appearance of a Kermit…
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Cool Stuff: 'Labyrinth' And 'Kill Bill' Posters From Spoke Art And Paul Shipper
Jim Henson's Labyrinth, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, is one of those movies many of us loved as kids, but now tends to get lost in the shuffle. Connelly went on to win an Oscar, Bowie was already a musical legend and Henson had one or two other things going on as well. Not to…
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'Sesame Street' Headed To Big Screen
After Kermit and his gang (re)took Hollywood by storm last year, the town suddenly and predictably rediscovered a love for Jim Henson. A second Muppets movie quickly got underway, NBC picked up a new puppet sitcom, The Happytime Murders got a kickstart with the casting of Katherine Heigl, Fraggle Rock hired new writers, and earlier…
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Jim Henson Died 22 Years Ago Today
Jim Henson died 22 years ago today. Feel free to leave your memories of Henson's legacy after the jump. I've also included the awesome 1994 documentary The World of Jim Henson. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9:
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VOTD: Jim Henson's Wonderful Original 'Muppet Show' Video Pitch
This is hardly new, but now that The Muppets have a good many new fans thanks to last year's film, it is worth going back to. Jim Henson's early video pitch for the original incarnation of The Muppet Show has been floating around for quite a while, and can be found in at least one…
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