Ron Howard first attended the Cannes Film Festival with his 1988 fantasy-adventure “Willow,” and he’ll never forget his first walk up the stairs at the Palais des Festivals, where the film premiered ...

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Tyler Tafolla was clear on what he wanted for his birthday last year and made it happen — a live table reading with friends of one of his favorite Muppet movies, “Muppet Treasure Island.” Not much of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new documentary 'Jim Henson Idea Man' shows how Jim and Jane Henson co-created the Muppets — and their separation in the 1980s ...

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.

A new documentary is set for release on the life and legacy of Jim Henson. "Jim Henson Idea Man," directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, will premiere on May 31 on Disney+ and is going to ...

Imagine extras from 'The Muppet Show' doing 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' That's the concept behind Brian Henson’s long-running 'Puppet Up!' improv comedy show.