Tag: Lisa Henson
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Biopic About Jim Henson in the Works at Disney
Disney and The Jim Henson Company are teaming up on a new biopic on Jim Henson. Called, Muppet Man, this is the story about the man behind The Muppets. The movie will cover the highlights of Henson’s life. This will include the creation of Sam and Friends while Henson was at the University of Maryland.…
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Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance to Utilize Traditional Puppetry
This weekend at New York Comic Con more details were released about Netflix’s upcoming The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. During a panel on the series, director Louis Leterrier and creative executive producer Lisa Henson shared some details about the upcoming production. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will be a 10 episode series that will appear on Netflix.…
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Muppet Studios, Hensons, and Whitmire All Share Perspectives on Steve Whitmire’s Dismissal
It’s not easy being green, especially right now. After the departure of Steve Whitmire from The Muppets there has been a lot of chatter about what exactly happened. Puzzles pieces began to fill in however when Whitmire made a statement on his blog. This was followed by both The Muppet Studios releasing a statement and Jim…
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FRAGGLE ROCK Movie to Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The Fraggle Rock movie has been in development for nearly a decade. Often causing fans to wonder if it would ever gain some momentum and actually move beyond development. Now, it appears there is some movement with this movie. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has signed on to both star in and produce the Fraggle Rock movie. Originally…