Smithsonian Magazine

A Peek Inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Where ‘Sesame Street’ Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed

Every weekend, the magical workshop opens its doors for the public to see how legendary film and television characters are ...

Jim Henson was 'deeply disappointed' by the negative reaction to “Labyrinth”. 40 years later, it's a cult classic

Henson died in 1990 at 53 ...
Los Angeles Times

With ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ Ron Howard renews appreciation for the Muppet mastermind

All hail Jim Henson, now and forever. Puppeteer, Muppeteer, maker of worlds. No one apart from Walt Disney has created so many significant characters with so far a reach. At its height, “The Muppet ...
The New York Times

The Man Behind the Muppets

The new Disney+ documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” conjures the life and mind of the visionary who created the Muppets and changed not only an art form, but also the parameters of storytelling.

40 years later, Juggler Michael Moschen recalls working with David Bowie on Jim Henson’s Labyrinth

Juggler Michael Moschen recalls working with David Bowie and creator of the Muppets, Jim Henson ...
Vanity Fair

First Look: Ron Howard Enters the World of Jim Henson

Though they had mutual friends like George Lucas, Ron Howard and Jim Henson’s paths only crossed once, backstage at a variety show in the ’70s or ’80s. “He came through with his group, and I certainly ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Laurie Don, Former Jim Henson Co. Executive, Dies at 69

She retired in February after 20 years overseeing worldwide financial activities for the firm. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Laurie Don, a former executive vp and CFO of The Jim Henson Co., died Oct. 9 ...
Gizmodo

The Jim Henson Company Is Auctioning Off Classic Puppets and More for the First Time Ever

Props from 'The Muppets' films, 'Labyrinth', and 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' are going to be up for grabs in an auction of some real movie and TV history. Reading time 2 minutes For the ...
The New York Times

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: In a Joyful Weirdo, Lessons for Young Artists

This Ron Howard documentary doesn’t ignore the Muppet mastermind’s faults, but the tribute has a lot to teach creators everywhere. By Alissa Wilkinson I don’t need to tell you that Jim Henson’s work ...
Gizmodo

The Jim Henson Company’s Iconic Studio Is Now Up for Sale

The Muppets will say goodbye to the filming location of The Happy Time Murders and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Reading time 2 minutes According to a new report from the Wrap, the Jim Henson ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Review: Ron Howard’s Disney+ Doc Is a Middle-of-the-Road Portrait of a Genius

The Muppets creator and 'Sesame Street' innovator gets a reverential and very authorized two-hour celebration, featuring family and collaborators. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic After all, ...
People

Jim Henson’s Daughter Makes Rare Public Appearance to Join Fans at the Closing of Muppet Vision 3D at Disney World

"Muppet fans are the best," Heather Henson said while attending the attraction's final show on Saturday, June 7 Monica Schipper/Getty;Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Jim ...