The director explains role Henson's wife played in the creation of the Muppets. Award-winning director Ron Howard discusses his Disney+ documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man," delving into the story of ...

Jim Henson with some of the Muppet cast from 'Fraggie Rock', circa 1985. Jim Henson’s sudden death rocked his family and friends. The Muppets creator came down with what he thought was a bad cold in ...

Puppet like it's hot: The mansion of the late son (inset) of Muppets creator Jim Henson, is for sale. Laszloimage/Corcoran; D Dipasupil/Getty Images This historic home in Saugerties, New York, once ...

American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson (1936 – 1990) with his best-known Muppet character, Kermit the Frog, January 1984 (Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images) The Jim ...

Julien’s is currently hosting one of its most exciting, nerdiest auctions ever. The Jim Henson Company is celebrating its 70th anniversary by doing something it has never done before: letting the ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ron Howard’s Jim Henson Idea Man – the most nominated documentary at this year’s Emmys – will make its broadcast debut Sunday, August 11 on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney. The film ...

Ron Howard’s Cannes-bound documentary Jim Henson Idea Man reveals a man of inexhaustible creativity – a puppeteer, filmmaker, artist, performer and inventor. The Muppets were just one part of Jim ...

Jim Henson was a visionary artist, someone who brightened the world with his creations and stories. His creative mind breathed life into Sesame Street, The Muppets, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal.

The Henson-directed movie turns 40 years old in June 2026 (and December in the UK), and to celebrate, Fathom is bringing the ...