Kermit the Frog
Jim Henson's characters, including the Muppets, have inspired merchandise internationally, with Chris Bensch, chief curator of Rochester, New York's The Strong National Museum of Play, reporting ``There seems to have been a particular craze for Kermit the Frog in Japan, ''likely due to the`` cuteness appeal.'' Baby Kermit plush toys became popular in the 1980s after the success of Muppet Babies. In 1991, one year after Jim Henson died, merchandise featuring Kermit and other Muppet characters was being sold at Disney theme parks, causing Henson Associates to file a lawsuit against Disney for copyright infringement. Henson alleged that the ``counterfeit merchandise ''falsely indicated that the characters belonged to Disney, although the latter company had the right to exercise use of the characters due to an earlier licensing agreement. The Henson Associates highlighted a T - shirt displaying Kermit, the Disney brand, and a copyright symbol. Disney representative Erwin Okun said the lawsuit was`` outrageous'' and ``an unfortunate break with the legacy of a fine relationship with Disney that Jim Henson left behind ''. Disney later acquired the Muppets, and thusly, clothes, toys and souvenirs depicting Kermit and the Muppets continued to be sold at Disney theme parks and stores.
Meet the Feebles
Meet the Feebles is a 1989 New Zealand musical black comedy film directed by Peter Jackson, and written by Jackson, Fran Walsh, Stephen Sinclair and Danny Mulheron. It features Jim Henson-esque puppets in a perverse comic satire.
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House is an American children's television series created by Mitchell Kriegman and produced by Jim Henson Television for Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney preschool television block. Debuting on October 20, 1997, it aired its last episode on April 28, 2006.
Dinosaurs (TV series)
Dinosaurs is an American family sitcom comedy television series that was originally broadcast on ABC from April 26, 1991 to July 20, 1994. The show, about a family of anthropomorphic dinosaurs (portrayed by puppets), was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions and Jim Henson Productions in association with Walt Disney Television and distributed by Buena Vista International, Inc... The characters were designed by Henson team member Kirk Thatcher.
The Star (2017 film)
The Star Theatrical release poster Directed by Timothy Reckart Produced by Jenni Magee Cook Screenplay by Carlos Kotkin Story by Carlos Kotkin Simon Moore Based on The Nativity of Jesus An original idea by Tom Sheridan Starring Steven Yeun Gina Rodriguez Zachary Levi Keegan - Michael Key Kelly Clarkson Patricia Heaton Kristin Chenoweth Tracy Morgan Tyler Perry Oprah Winfrey Music by John Paesano Production company Columbia Pictures Sony Pictures Animation The Jim Henson Company Franklin Entertainment Walden Media Affirm Films Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Release date November 17, 2017 (2017 - 11 - 17) Running time 86 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $20 million Box office $44.8 million
Jim Henson Pictures
Jim Henson Pictures was an American film studio, owned by The Jim Henson Company and led by Brian and Lisa Henson. It was founded on July 21, 1995, as a joint venture between Jim Henson Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment. However, the company's films suffered from poor box office performances, which led to Sony breaking from the joint venture after the release of "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland"; further films were released under the name of The Jim Henson Company, although they were credited under their former name on "Good Boy!" in 2003. Shortly after the release of "Good Boy!", Jim Henson Pictures went bankrupt and all of the operations were shut down in 2004.
Paul Davidson (author)
It was after moving to Los Angeles, California in 1995 and working in film production at a variety of film companies like New Line Cinema and the Jim Henson Company that he began writing. Davidson is a contributor to National Public Radio's "All Things Considered", Wired Magazine, Mental Floss Magazine and The Los Angeles Times.
The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie Theatrical release poster by Drew Struzan Directed by James Frawley Produced by Jim Henson Written by Jack Burns Jerry Juhl Starring Jim Henson Frank Oz Jerry Nelson Richard Hunt Dave Goelz Charles Durning Austin Pendleton Music by Kenneth Ascher Paul Williams Cinematography Isidore Mankofsky Edited by Christopher Greenbury Production companies ITC Entertainment Henson Associates Distributed by Associated Film Distribution Release date May 31, 1979 (1979 - 05 - 31) (United Kingdom) June 22, 1979 (1979 - 06 - 22) (United States) Running time 97 minutes (UK version) 95 minutes (US version) Country United Kingdom United States Language English Budget $8 million Box office $76.6 million
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog is a Muppet character and Jim Henson's most well - known creation. Introduced in 1955, Kermit serves as the straight man protagonist of numerous Muppet productions, most notably Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, as well as in movies, specials, and public service announcements through the years. Henson originally performed Kermit until his death in 1990; Steve Whitmire performed Kermit from that time up until his dismissal from the role in 2016. Kermit is currently performed by Matt Vogel. He was also voiced by Frank Welker in Muppet Babies and occasionally in other animation projects.
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
The Tale of the Bunny Picnic is a 1986 Easter TV special directed by Jim Henson and David G. Hillier. In the United States it was shown annually on HBO in the spring, usually during Easter time. It was later released on VHS in 1993. The film focuses on the Muppet character Bean Bunny (Steve Whitmire), who makes his first appearance in this special, and would later appear on additional projects featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. It was screened twice in the United Kingdom, first on March 29, 1986 on BBC One, then again on December 13, 1986.
Labyrinth (disambiguation)
Labyrinth is a 1986 British - American musical dark fantasy adventure film directed by Jim Henson, executive - produced by George Lucas, and based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud. The film revolves around 15 - year - old Sarah's (Jennifer Connelly) quest to reach the center of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother Toby, whom Sarah wished away to Jareth, the Goblin King (David Bowie). With the exception of Connelly and Bowie, most of the film's significant characters are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles
Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (also known as Crocodile Dundee III) is a 2001 Australian-American action comedy film, directed by Simon Wincer and starring Paul Hogan. It is the sequel to "Crocodile Dundee II" (1988) and the third film of the "Crocodile Dundee" series. Hogan and Linda Kozlowski reprise their roles as Michael "Crocodile" Dundee and Sue Charlton, respectively. The film was shot on location in Los Angeles and in Queensland. Actor Paul Hogan reported that the inspiration for the storyline came during a tour of Litomyšl, Czech Republic in 1993.
Major Dundee
Major Dundee is a 1965 Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Charlton Heston, Richard Harris, Jim Hutton, and James Coburn. Written by Harry Julian Fink, the film is about a Union cavalry officer who leads a contentious troop of Army regulars, Confederate prisoners, and Indian scouts on an expedition into Mexico during the American Civil War in order to destroy a band of Apaches who have been raiding United States bases and settlements in the New Mexico territory. "Major Dundee" was filmed in various locations in Mexico. The movie was filmed in Eastman Color by Pathécolor, print by Technicolor.
Southern California
The motion picture, television, and music industry is centered on the Los Angeles in southern California. Hollywood, a district within Los Angeles, is also a name associated with the motion picture industry. Headquartered in southern California are The Walt Disney Company (which also owns ABC), Sony Pictures, Universal, MGM, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Brothers. Universal, Warner Brothers, and Sony also run major record companies as well.
Cookie Monster
The book "Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles" explains Cookie Monster's origin as follows: "In 1966, Henson drew three monsters that ate cookies and appeared in a General Foods commercial that featured three crunchy snack foods: Wheels, Crowns and Flutes. Each snack was represented by a different monster. The Wheel-Stealer was a short, fuzzy monster with wonky eyes and sharply pointed teeth. The Flute-Snatcher was a speed demon with a long, sharp nose and windblown hair. The Crown-Grabber was a hulk of a monster with a Boris Karloff accent and teeth that resembled giant knitting needles."
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Sam and Friends character First appearance Sam and Friends (1955) Created by Jim Henson Voiced by Jim Henson (1961 -- 1990) Steve Whitmire (1990 -- 2016) Matt Vogel (2017 -- present) Frank Welker (Muppet Babies (1984), animated segments in Little Muppet Monsters, Cartoon All - Stars to the Rescue) Matt Danner (Muppet Babies (2018)) Performed by Jim Henson (1955 -- 1990) Steve Whitmire (1990 -- 2016) Matt Vogel (2017 -- present) Information Species Muppet frog Muppet lizard (Sam and Friends) Gender Male Occupation Entertainer, stage manager, show producer Family Robin the Frog (nephew) Significant other (s) Miss Piggy (1976 -- 2015: 2016 -- present) Nationality American
Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge
Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge is an American reality television game show on the Syfy cable network. It premiered on March 25, 2014. The first season ended on May 13, 2014.
Hard Luck Duck
Hard Luck Duck is a "What a Cartoon!" animated cartoon directed by William Hanna, produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, and broadcast as a part of "World Premiere Toons" on Cartoon Network on April 16, 1995. The cartoon involves Hard Luck Duck (Russi Taylor), after venturing away from Crocodile Harley (Brad Garrett)'s watch, is a hungry fox (Jim Cummings)'s target to be cooked.
The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy is a 1986 television film, directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. The film, which originally aired on December 6, 1986 on ABC, was sponsored by Kraft Foods.
Monkey (character)
Monkey (also known as The Monkey, ITV Digital Monkey or PG Tips Monkey, and often pronounced / 'muŋkε / in imitation of Johnny Vegas' Lancashire accent), is an animated puppet advertising character in the form of a knitted sock monkey. He was first produced by The Jim Henson Company via their UK Creature Shop, puppeteered by Nigel Plaskitt and Susan Beattie and voiced by comedian Ben Miller.
Who produced the Crocodile Dundee film set in the city where the headquarters of the company owning Jim Henson Pictures is located?
Jim Henson Pictures >> owned by
The Jim Henson Company
#1 >> headquarters location
Los Angeles
Crocodile Dundee in #2 >> producer
Paul Hogan