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Photo Essay: The Jim Henson Exhibition at The Skirball Center

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Simone Snaith

Here are a few of the fun–and incredibly detailed–things to see at The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited, currently showing at The Skirball Center. Catch it before it moves on after September 2, 2018. (Related post: The Wonderful World of Jim … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Jim Henson at The Skirball Center

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Simone Snaith

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited has arrived in L.A! Whether you were impatiently waiting or didn’t even know about it, here is some info: It’s a traveling interactive exhibit that includes 25 classic puppets and over a hundred other items … Continue reading →

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J.M. Lee’s “The Dark Crystal” Prequel Novels

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Simone Snaith

You have probably heard by now that a prequel to beloved ’80s fantasy film “The Dark Crystal” is coming soon to Netflix in the form of a 10-episode series. Featuring all Jim Henson Creature Shop/Brian Froud beasties, “The Dark Crystal: Age of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story”

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Simone Snaith

“I Am Big Bird” is a documentary about 81-year-old Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on “Sesame Street” since 1969. While it is as nostalgic and heartwarming as you’d imagine, it’s also an intriguing look into the … Continue reading →

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Fraggle Rock’s 30th Anniversary Party

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Beloved Jim Henson show Fraggle Rock celebrated the 30th Anniversary of its creation at The Spare Room in Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel this past Wednesday. Gobo and Red were on hand at a short red carpet at the entrance to greet celebrity … Continue reading →

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