Jim Henson

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Name: Jim Henson
First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 2 reports

The Brief: June 17, 2013

The Big ConversationAs two Texans eye a 2016 presidential bid, one has already emerged as an early front-runner among the state's Republicans.In a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll of self-identified GOP primary voters, U.S. Sen.  Ted Cruz leads ... [Published The Texas Tribune - 19 hours ago]
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports

APP ROUND UP: Despicable Me, Talking Friends and Jim Henson

In today's app round up, we've got news on a fresh Despicable Me game, a milestone for Talking Friends and 'appisodes' from Jim Henson's Chatter Zoo.The DESPICABLE ME: MINION RUSH app has launched today on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android.Kids can ... [Published Licensing.biz - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 3 reports

Henson to Debut New Brand

The Jim Henson Company will debut a new property at this year’s Licensing Expo–Chatter Zoo.Created by Alex Rockwell (“Pajanimals” and “Bear in the Big Blue House”), Jim Henson’s Chatter Zoo is an interactive preschool property features four animal babies–a ... [Published License - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Rick Perry's War On The Blue States

Gov. Rick Perry's outsized Texas swagger is coming to the heart of blue state America.As part of his ongoing effort to lure new business to the Lone Star State, next week the conservative Republican governor and former presidential candidate is taking ... [Published NPR - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

"Kumbaya Session" Poised to Be a Distant Memory

During the 83rd legislative session, lawmakers worked together with such collegiality and bipartisanship that some observers began calling it the “Kumbaya Session.”Gov.  Rick Perry  has ensured no one will affix that label to the current special session ... [Published The Texas Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

Perry Heads To New York On Recruiting Trip

It looks like Governor Rick Perry is at it again. He wined and dined businesses in California and Illinois. His latest targets are New York and Connecticut.The Governor will be in New York and Connecticut next week, and an ad campaign is currently airing ... [Published NewsRadio 740 - KTRH - Jun 11 2013]
First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

‘That Puppet Game Show’ Coming to Television via the BBC and Jim Henson Company

Meet Dougie Colon, the host of the new television show created by the same folks who created The Muppet Show! Dougie Colon (pronounced Cologne) is the host of That Puppet Game Show, a new and zany television show that will be coming to BBC One in ... [Published DAPs Magic - Jun 11 2013]
First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 06 2013 - 1 reports

BBC, Jim Henson Co. Bringing Puppets To UK Primetime With ‘Muppet’-Style Show

BBC One has joined with The Jim Henson Company for That Puppet Game Show , a new comedy game series that has a few things in common with Henson’s original Muppet Show . The series is currently shooting and will occupy a primetime slot on Saturday nights ... [Published Deadline.com - Jun 06 2013]
First reported Jun 03 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

The Incredible Inman: ‘Dinosaurs’ used Jim Henson’s puppetry to craft ’90s comedy family

Q: I am a fan of the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” When the show comes to an end and the contestant is still in the game, they are asked to come back. Does this mean they come back the next day?A:Q: This TV show goes back at least to the 1950s ... [Published Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Jun 03 2013]
First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 1 reports

MMI To Honor Jim Henson With New Gallery

Mayor Michael Bloomberg gets personal with Miss Piggy. Photo Spencer T. Tucker Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Museum of the Moving Image, The Jim Henson Legacy and other officials announced that the family of Jim Henson has donated nearly 400 puppets, costumes, ... [Published Western Queens Gazette - May 29 2013]
First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 1 reports

New York Museum to Pay Tribute to Henson Puppets

A special gallery devoted to the art of Jim Henson and his puppets will be built at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City. Henson’s family has donated nearly 400 puppets, costumes, props, and other objects to the museum. They include items from ... [Published Animation Magazine - May 29 2013]
First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Moore Teacher Vows to Rebuild Home

Posted:Updated:Friday, May 24, 2013 7:20 PM ESTJim Henson and his family dug through what was left of their house Friday. It was directly in the path of Monday's tornado.MOORE, Oklahoma -A middle school teacher in Moore made sure his students were safe ... [Published News 9 - May 25 2013]

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"as we go into the 2014 cycle, you have both the track record of the presidential run, which is clearly negative, and you’ve got ted cruz very much on the stage and as a viable figurehead for the party, and you’ve got greg abbott waiting in the wings" Henson said
...audience is through this first interactive appisode," said Melissa Segal, the executive VP of global consumer products for The Jim Henson Company. "in addition to highlighting all of the elements that make this such a delightful property—including the sweetsweet baby animal characters and the intuitive methods for involving young viewers in teaching the characters to speak—the appisode also underscores the jim henson company's expertise in educating through immersive entertainment. the industry's initial response to jim henson's chatter zoo has been extremely encouraging and we're eager to begin discussions with potential licensees about developing this property through a wide variety of opportunities."

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The Jim Henson company Debuts Jim Henson's Chat... [Published Brand Licensing - 10 hours ago]
The Brief: June 17, 2013 [Published The Texas Tribune - 19 hours ago]
UT/TT Poll: Texans Favor Cruz Over Perry as Cho... [Published The Texas Tribune - 21 hours ago]
Henson to Debut New Brand [Published License - Jun 14 2013]
Jim Henson Co. to Launch Chatter Zoo at Licensi... [Published World Screen News - Jun 14 2013]
Jim Henson’s Chatter Zoo At Licensing Show 2013 [Published Licensing Today World - Jun 14 2013]
APP ROUND UP: Despicable Me, Talking Friends an... [Published Licensing.biz - Jun 14 2013]
Honeysuckle Weeks: My top five films including ... [Published Metro.co.uk - Jun 14 2013]
WEEK AHEAD: Cinematheque opens house and hosts ... [Published WE Vancouver - Jun 14 2013]
D23 Expo 2013 focuses on all things Disney: Fil... [Published Examiner.com - Jun 13 2013]
This Internship Will Get You $6K A Month -- And... [Published Time - Jun 13 2013]
Fictional Characters on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [Published Buzzle.com - Jun 13 2013]
As Perry adds to the call, transportation must ... [Published Austin American Statesman - Jun 12 2013]
Rick Perry's War On The Blue States [Published NPR - Jun 12 2013]
"Kumbaya Session" Poised to Be a Distant Memory [Published The Texas Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
So where are the jobs he’s been trying to poach? [Published Off the Kuff - Jun 12 2013]
Perry Heads To New York On Recruiting Trip [Published NewsRadio 740 - KTRH - Jun 11 2013]
‘That Puppet Game Show’ Coming to Television vi... [Published DAPs Magic - Jun 11 2013]
Perry Takes Job Raid, Ad Buy to the Big Apple [Published The Texas Tribune - Jun 10 2013]
All aboard the dinosaur train [Published Elkin Tribune - Jun 09 2013]
Jim Henson Fetes ‘Fraggle Rock’ [Published License - Jun 09 2013]
Arthur and the Invisibles [Published Al Bawaba - Jun 08 2013]
Brownsville students dress for success [Published Kitsap Sun - Jun 08 2013]
Big Bird's Emotional Performance Of "Bein' Green" [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Jun 07 2013]
Ssshh... Labyrinth makes a hush-hush appearance... [Published Exeter Express and Echo - Jun 07 2013]
Fire charge to be paid in all but exceptional c... [Published Galway Advertiser - Jun 07 2013]
Council lambasted for not evicting more anti-so... [Published Galway Advertiser - Jun 07 2013]
Behind The Candelabra: (The real) Liberace’s mo... [Published Metro.co.uk - Jun 06 2013]
BBC, Jim Henson Co. Bringing Puppets To UK Prim... [Published Deadline.com - Jun 06 2013]
Beth Hoffman: Stress was Secretly Killing Me [Published Psychology Today - Jun 03 2013]
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So where are the jobs he’s been trying to poach? [Published Off the Kuff - Jun 12 2013]
There’s an obvious question to ask about this story , but I don’t see it being asked. Where do they make corndogs, anyway? After a couple of high profile job-poaching trips to California and Illinois, Gov. Rick Perry is planning a new raid — this ...
Big Bird's Emotional Performance Of "Bein' Green" [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Jun 07 2013]
Big Bird singing this classic Muppet song at Jim Henson’s Memorial is one of the most heartbreaking things ever. Following the sudden death of Jim Henson, in 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first one was held in New York City at the ...
BBC, Jim Henson Co. Bringing Puppets To UK Prim... [Published Deadline.com - Jun 06 2013]
BBC One has joined with The Jim Henson Company for That Puppet Game Show , a new comedy game series that has a few things in common with Henson’s original Muppet Show . The series is currently shooting and will occupy a primetime slot on Saturday nights ...
Jim Henson's World Finds Permanent Home In Queens [Published Gothamist - May 21 2013]
Over the past few years, the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens has had some spectacular Jim Henson installations , and this morning they announced that they'll now be a permanent home to his characters (at least, the ones who don't live on Sesame ...
"Dinosaurs": The Most Traumatizing Series Final... [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - May 15 2013]
The extinction of the Sinclair family was a blow to childhoods everywhere. But the episode also delivered a powerful message. Dinosaurs Dinosaurs , produced by Jim Henson Productions, was a show that aired from 1991–1994, as part of ABC's "TGIF" ...
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Muppet designer Jane Henson dies [Published Reuters Video: Entertainment - Apr 03 2013]
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The Jim Henson Company Licenses Cupcake Digital... [Published EON Consumer - Mar 06 2013]
The Jim Henson Company Licenses Cupcake Digital... [Published EON Computers & Technology - Mar 06 2013]
The Jim Henson Company Licenses Cupcake Digital... [Published Business Wire Technology News - Mar 06 2013]
The Jim Henson Company Licenses Cupcake Digital... [Published Business Wire Education News - Mar 06 2013]
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