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MuppetVision 3D’s VR Revival: A Controversial Closure Sparks a Digital Comeback!*

The Muppet mayhem is going virtual. The Jim Henson Company has teased a potential VR release of MuppetVision 3D, possibly reviving the beloved theme park experience following its controversial closure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 8, 2024.

The reveal came during a Walt Disney Family Museum panel celebrating the Henson Company’s 70th anniversary, sparking new buzz over the show’s digital future.

According to Lisa Henson, the attraction had been documented using VR cameras before it closed, potentially setting the stage for an immersive home release. The update follows Disney’s plan to replace the attraction with a Monsters, Inc.-themed land, first announced in November 2024. The decision drew criticism from fans who viewed the closure as another loss for Disney’s legacy attractions, per @laughing_place on X. A Historic Attraction

MuppetVision 3D opened on May...

MuppetVision 3D’s VR Revival: A Controversial Closure Sparks a Digital Comeback!*

The Muppet mayhem is going virtual. The Jim Henson Company has teased a potential VR release of MuppetVision 3D, possibly reviving the beloved theme park experience following its controversial closure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 8, 2024.

The reveal came during a Walt Disney Family Museum panel celebrating the Henson Company’s 70th anniversary, sparking new buzz over the show’s digital future.

According to Lisa Henson, the attraction had been documented using VR cameras before it closed, potentially setting the stage for an immersive home release. The update follows Disney’s plan to replace the attraction with a Monsters, Inc.-themed land, first announced in November 2024. The decision drew criticism from fans who viewed the closure as another loss for Disney’s legacy attractions, per @laughing_place on X. A Historic Attraction

MuppetVision 3D opened on May...

The trailer and poster for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip have arrived. The all-new family comedy will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning March 28, 2025.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip follows 11-year-old Alexander and his family as they embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol. The family is put to the test until they resolve to return the idol to its rightful home.

The film, which stars Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez, Rose Portillo, Cristo Fernández, Harvey Guillén, Mabel Cadena, Michelle Buteau and introducing Thom Nemer, with Cheech Marin, is directed by Marvin Lemus and written by Matt Lopez.

The movie is based on the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. The producers are Shawn Levy,...

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One of the best dinosaur movies of all time secretly destroyed Jim Henson's prehistoric passion project before it ever had the chance to be realized. Whether it's Jurassic Park, Godzilla, or The Land Before Time, dinosaur movies have always been some of the most ambitious undertakings in cinema. As a man who chased his dreams, pushed boundaries, and challenged his audiences, Jim Henson's career is filled with projects that once sought to elevate storytelling to new heights, and when dealing with creatures as massive and bizarre as the Tyrannosaurus rex, Brontosaurus, and Stegosaurus, one must aim high just to bring them to life. The Natural History Project would have tested Henson like never before, and had it not been for unexpected circumstances,...

Exclusive: Halle Stanford, The Jim Henson Company’s longtime President of Television, is relaunching her company, 7 Crow Stories, as she embarks on a new chapter in her career as an independent producer and writer. As part of this new venture, the Emmy winner has signed a first-look producing deal with The Jim Henson Company, where she has worked as a producer and executive for the past 30 years.

Under her 7 Crow Stories banner, Stanford will develop a variety of live-action and animated projects for The Jim Henson Company for preschool, family, and primetime audiences, continuing to prioritize entertaining, impactful, and imaginative content across a wide range of genres. Previously announced projects include the primetime fantasy series Goblins with Norman Reedus, the primetime animated series Lore Olympus, based on Webtoon’s digital comic series, and the older kids’ animated series Adrenaline Lemmings. Currently, Stanford is also attached to develop a future production of Fraggle Rock.

It has been a full couple of weeks for Robert Eggers. Nosferatu, his Gothic remake of the 1922 classic, is leading the box office with $156 million so far. A few days ago, cinephiles got word that he's staying in the Universal monster motif with Werwulf coming next. (No relation with the foible-ridden "Dark Universe.")

Now comes the announcement that the cerebral moviemaker is going to make a sequel to the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. The film starred the wit and whimsy of Jim Henson, who created a compelling story and fascinating puppets for a fantasy world featuring Ziggy Stardust himself, David Bowie.

Eggers signed on to direct and co-write with his creative partner Sjón, with whom he collaborated on The Northman. Variety reported Chris and Eleanor Columbus are slated to produce the film with Lisa Henson. Also along for the ride is Jim's son, Brian Henson, who will be executive producing.

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Jeff Sneider recently reported that Nosferatu director Robert Eggers was set to helm a new Labyrinth movie, and while some were quick to dismiss the rumor, it's now been confirmed.

Back in 2020, we got word that Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson had signed on to helm a sequel to Jim Henson's fantasy classic for Sony-owned studio TriStar Pictures. Updates have pretty much been non-existent since, and we had heard that another filmmaker was being sought for the project - we just didn't expect it to be Eggers!

According to Deadline, Eggers is also set to write the project with frequent collaborator Sjón for TriStar. Producers will include Lisa Henson, Chris Columbus, and Eleanor Columbus, while Brian Henson will executive produce.

We also have confirmation that the movie will be a direct sequel, not a reboot. Whether this means we'll see Jennifer Connolly back as Sarah and a new...

Robert Eggers will tackle the long awaited Labyrinth 2, and it’s now been announced. A bit more information here.

It’s been an exciting week for Robert Eggers. His remake of Nosferatu has been hugely successful, and it was recently confirmed that his next film will be Werwulf, due out at the end of 2026. Even got through the spell checker, that.

But there’s more! According to Deadline, the filmmaker has closed a deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for TriStar Pictures.

The original Labyrinth is a much loved cult classic from 1986. It saw the great Jim Henson direct from a screenplay by Monty Python member Terry Jones.

The story follows sixteen year old Sarah, played by Jennifer Connelly, who must navigate a treacherous maze in order to save her baby brother from The Goblin King, Jareth, played by David Bowie. Throughout her journey, Sarah encounters...

A sequel to the cult classic Labyrinth is in the works!

The original movie came out in 1986, directed by Jim Henson, and starred the late David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in her breakout role.

Now, Nosferatu writer and director Robert Eggers is the latest name attached the sequel for TriStar Pictures.

Keep reading to find out more…

Previously, The Black Phone‘s Scott Derrickson has been attached to direct and Maggie Levin has been attached to write the script.

Eggers will pen the script with his writing partner Sjón, with Harry Potter‘s Chris Columbus and his daughter Eleanor producing alongside Lisa Henson. Brian Henson will also executive produce.

Labyrinth followed “Sarah (Connelly) as she races against time navigating a mysterious labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King Jareth (Bowie).” It also featured original songs by David Bowie.

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Modern horror visionary, Robert Eggers is on a roll. Not only did Focus Features just announce Eggers' next project, Werwulf, but now a rumor about another exciting project for the Nosferatu director is gaining even more traction. While Focus Features might want to keep the star director to itself, it looks like it'll have to share pretty soon.

According to Deadline, Eggers has closed a deal with TriStar Pictures to write and direct a new Labyrinth story, a rumored sequel to the Jim Henson 1986 musical film featuring David Bowie in the role of a lifetime. Reportedly, Eggers is writing the script for the Labyrinth sequel with his The Northman and Werwulf partner, Sjón, while Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce with Lisa Henson and executive producer Brian Henson, which makes for a confidence-boosting team behind the rumored project.

While the horror filmmaker hasn't confirmed the deal himself, he also hasn't denied the exciting rumors,...

Robert Eggers reminds me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power to finally, at long last, bring a sequel to Jim Henson‘s Labyrinth into the world! A day after announcing his Werwulf film project for Focus Features and Nosferatu coming to digital platforms, Robert Eggers confirms he’s writing and directing a Labyrinth sequel for TriStar Pictures. I am freaking the f**k out, friends. Labyrinth is one of my favorite films of all time, and the thought of Eggers taking the reins for a sequel to Jim Henson’s 1986 classic fantasy film is giving me life!

Plot details for Eggers’s Labyrinth sequel remain more mysterious than Jareth’s magnificent package, though sources say the film is a sequel, not a remake, to Henson’s timeless, puppet-populated masterpiece. Eggers will write the script with Sjón, his writing partner for 2022’s The Northman. The duo is...

“Nosferatu” director Robert Eggers is set to write and direct the sequel to Jim Henson’s the 1986 cult fantasy movie “Labyrinth” for TriStar Pictures, Variety has confirmed.

Eggers is writing the project with his writing partner Sjón, while Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are producing alongside Lisa Henson. Brian Henson is executive producing.

The sequel originally had Scott Derrickson set to direct. When asked about the status of the project for TriStar Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures in 2023, Derrickson admitted it was “a tough nut to crack” and apparently exited after that. The script had been set to be written by Maggie Levin, and it was being described as a sequel at the time.

Directed by Jim Henson, the original “Labyrinth” starred David Bowie as the Goblin King and Jennifer Connelly as a teenager who must save her baby brother, along with a slew of Henson puppets, in an imaginative...

In addition to the just announced 13th century werewolf movie Werwulf for Focus Features, director Robert Eggers will also be writing and directing a follow-up to the Jim Henson classic Labyrinth for TriStar Pictures, Deadline reports this afternoon.

According to the outlet, Eggers has “closed a deal” to make the movie for TriStar.

Deadline further details, “Plot details for Eggers’ Labyrinth are under wraps, but we’re told the film is a sequel, rather than a remake of Jim Henson’s 1986 classic.”

In Labyrinth, which starred David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly…

A 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King.

Eggers is co-writing the script with frequent collaborator Sjón. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson.

Brian Henson will be executive producing Eggers’ Labyrinth sequel.

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It’s been a big week for Robert Eggers.

A day after Focus Features’ announcement of Werwulf, which he’s set as his next film on the heels of Nosferatu, we’ve learned that the filmmaker has closed his deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for TriStar Pictures.

The news comes following the unveiling of the 2025 Oscar nominations, which included four for Eggers’ hit vampire flick in the Cinematography, Costume Design, Production Design and Makeup and Hairstyling categories.

Plot details for Eggers’ Labyrinth are under wraps, but we’re told the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Henson’s 1986 classic. Eggers is writing the script with Sjón, his collaborator on 2022 Viking actioner The Northman and with whom he’s also working on Werwulf. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing.

A beloved musical fantasy starring...

2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the musical fantasy film Labyrinth… and if all goes well, we might be able to celebrate the anniversary with a new film that’s set in the world of the original film. Such a project has been making its way through development hell for several years, and now Jeff Sneider of The InSneider has revealed that he has heard that The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu writer/director Robert Eggers has closed a deal to co-write and direct the new Labyrinth film!

This project first started moving forward in 2016, when Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel writer Nicole Perlman signed on to write the screenplay. Fede Álvarez (Alien: Romulus) was hired to direct the film in 2017, and he wrote his own draft of the script with Jay Basu. The script was complete by October 2018… but the project didn’t go into production,...

Laurie Don, a former executive vp and CFO of The Jim Henson Co., died Oct. 9 in Burbank, the company announced. She was 69. A cause of death was not disclosed.

Don had retired in February following a 20-year tenure overseeing the worldwide financial activities of the company, which included Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and the Henson Recording Studios as well as production, distribution and licensing.

Before joining Henson, she served as controller at Lucas Digital Ltd. (Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound).

Her résumé also included stints as controller at Tele-tv, director of financial controls at Warner Bros. Studio Facilities and positions at Deloitte and Touche, Gtn Productions, Viacom and Paramount Studios.

“Beyond her remarkable financial and strategic expertise demonstrated over her 20 years here at The Jim Henson Co., Laurie’s contributions to our legacy also include lifting up the many colleagues she mentored, modeling leadership with kindness and fostering a work environment of joy,...

The Jim Henson Company, the company behind Fraggle Rock and Farscape, is in the process of developing a new kids television series called Paul the Bear with Julia Pott and former Disney Channel star Raviv Ullman, best known for his role as Phil Diffy in Phil of the Future. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the new series will be a live-action show.

Paul the Bear is the story of a recently retired brown bear who is trying to get in touch with himself and his community. The show is in the process of being introduced to interested buyers at MIPCOM, an annual trade show for the TV industry that is held in Cannes, France.

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The Jim Henson Company, the puppet-based production house behind Fraggle Rock and Farscape, is partnering with Summer Camp Island creator Julia Pott and former Disney Star Raviv Ullman on Paul The Bear, a new kids series.

The live-action series about a recently retired brown bear getting in touch with himself and his community is being introduced to buyers at MIPCOM. Paul The Bear is created and showrun by Pott, a British animator and illustrator based in Los Angeles, and Ullman, best known for playing Phil Diffy, the main character in Disney’s Phil of the Future series.

The series is also produced by The Jim Henson Company, with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford serving as executive producers along with Pott and Ullman. Paul The Bear, set in an English seaside town, will include a cast of real people and puppet animals and feature a nonverbal lead.

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The Jim Henson Company’s studio lot on La Brea Avenue will not be sold to the Church of Scientology, the estate of the famed puppeteer confirmed Saturday.

“In regards to recent rumors about the sale of the La Brea studio lot, the Henson family is not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and that organization is not in consideration as a potential buyer of the property,” the estate said in a statement.

“It is still the family’s intention to move The Jim Henson Company to a new location it can share with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but at this time the family is not in escrow with any buyer.”

Rumors of the potential sale were traced back to The InSneider, who referenced The Wrap’s own reporting about a potential sell of the lot from June. Film critic Jeff Sneider wrote, “Well, I’m...

The rumors about a Labyrinth 2024 remake starring Tom Hiddleston as Jareth, the Goblin King, originated from a poster that went viral on social media - however, the poster isn't official. The original Labyrinth was released in 1986, starring Jennifer Connelly and the late, great, David Bowie as The Goblin King. Jim Henson, of Muppets fame, was also a big part of the production, creating puppets for all the various fantasy creatures that 16-year-old Sarah encounters on an adventure through a fantasy realm.

Although the musical fantasy flick was not a huge box office success on release, it has since become a cult classic - and, unsurprisingly, this has led to many discussions of a modern remake. While the original casting and creatures are incredible, there's no doubt that technology and visual effects have come a long way, and some elements of the movie now appear dated. However, no remake has been confirmed,...

Exclusive: Supernatural webcomic Third Shift Society is headed to TV. Wattpad Webtoon Studios, John W. Hyde and Terissa Kelton’s Rehab Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company are developing a live-action series based on Meredith Moriarty’s original webcomic.

Ray Utarnachitt is attached to write the adaptation.

Third Shift Society follows Ellie, a normal-seeming young woman, whose world is upended when she meets cursed paranormal detective, Ichabod, who might have the answers she seeks about her latent psychic powers. Ichabod introduces Ellie to the world of the Third Shift, and together they’ll investigate paranormal mysteries involving all things that go bump in the night: ghosts, vampires, witches, even demons… and those are just some of the clients.

Aron Levitz, David Madden and Sera Tabb will executive produce for Wattpad Webtoon Studios. Hyde and Kelton will executive produce for Rehab Entertainment, and...

Jim Henson is known and beloved for his exceptional puppet creations, such as in The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. His craftsmanship will be on better display than ever, as the two films, which got a 4K Blu-ray re-release, are now available as collectors editions and with stylized steelbooks.

Although a 4K Blu-ray edition already exists for both of these 80s cult classics, the new collectors editions and steelbooks will feature never-before-seen artwork and special features. The Dark Crystal Collectors Set, which is available on Amazon, includes a 28-page book on the film, art cards, a sticker, and an exclusive replica of the films crystal shard. Fans will have to shell out a pretty penny, however, if they want to acquire this set, as it is currently priced at nearly $100. The steelbook edition, on the other hand, which does not include any of the additional items mentioned earlier, only costs a...

When Lisa Henson first saw Jim Henson Idea Man, the Ron Howard-directed documentary about her famous puppeteer father, she instantly considered it a success. “It was wonderful to see that Ron had landed it,” Lisa tells THR. “We had hoped that in the storytelling, Ron might be able to channel some of the creativity of Jim Henson and The Muppets, and he brought sketches to life with animation, used stop-motion from time to time, and presented the film in a creative style.”

That approach earned the documentary eight Emmy nominations, including outstanding documentary and directing for Howard, as well as nods for cinematography, editing and writing.

Was this documentary an immediate yes for you and your siblings?

Yes. We had been approached for several years by various documentary filmmakers and companies. Each of them said that Jim Henson was their favorite person and this would be their passion project,...

Ron Howard's Jim Henson Idea Man, the year's most nominated documentary at this year's Emmys, will have its broadcast debut on Sunday, August 11, on ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney.

The film explores the creative genius behind The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and feature films like Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Premiering in May at the Cannes Film Festival, it recently received eight Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program. It is now streaming on Disney+.

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Lisa Henson, one of Jim Henson's kids, features in the documentary in association with Disney Branded Television and Imagine Documentaries. It was not produced by the Jim Henson Company, which took...

Ron Howard’s Jim Henson Idea Man led all comers in the documentary categories as the nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, racking up eight altogether, three more than the next most-nominated doc.

Among its nominations are Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program for Howard, recognition for writer Mark Monroe, cinematographers Igor Martinovic and Vanja Cernjul, picture editors Sierra Neal and Paul Crowder, the film’s sound editing and sound mixing teams, as well as David Fleming’s score.

“We’re so thrilled. What an honor from the Academy,” said Imagine Documentaries President Sara Bernstein, herself nominated for producing Jim Henson Idea Man. “We’re so excited.”

Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog, ca. early 1970s

The documentary explores the life and extraordinary creative output of the late Jim Henson, who created the Muppets and Fraggle Rock, directed Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal,...

Director Ron Howard has a hit on his hands with the new documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man. Following its release on Disney+ in May, the movie is still holding a perfect approval rating with critics.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Jim Henson: Idea Man is sitting with a 100% approval rating, given a positive review from every critic on the website. The audience score is almost just as high, as it's at 96%. The film is getting great praise for its compelling look into the life and career of Jim Henson, a beloved figure who's still missed by fans more than 34 years after his death.

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"You leave the movie with a better understanding of this monumental figure, while also feeling like...

As celebrated interior designer Michael Smith once noted, “Los Angeles is a dinner party town,” an observation that may explain the city’s house-proud fueled obsession with real estate and interior design. May’s one-two punch of design festivals — La Cienega Design Quarter Legends and the inaugural Design Miami.LA — celebrates our passion for all things home.

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The La Cienega Design Quarter “Legends” event, which celebrates all things interior design, makes its annual bow on May 7. The theme this year is “Rooms in Bloom.”

Kicking off the Lcdq celebration is a May 7 gala at The Sunset Tower Hotel honoring Pamela Shamshiri, known for her work on the homes of Anne Hathaway, Paul McCartney and Ryan Murphy.

Interior designer Pamela Shamshiri of Studio Shamshiri

The design fest draws interior design professionals and aficionados for two days (May 8 and 9) of dynamic panels, exclusive lunches,...

In a new trailer from Disney+, Idea Man highlights Jim Henson's prolific career and humble beginnings. The trailer teases clips of Henson behind the scenes, and interviews with collaborators and costars.

Disney+ has just released the trailer for a new documentary following the life of famed puppeteer Jim Henson. Jim Henson: Idea Man is directed by Ron Howard, who previously won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind. Disney describes the film as such: "Jim Henson: Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world."

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Poster for ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ (Photo Credit: Disney+)

Disney+ has set a May 31, 2024 premiere date for Jim Henson Idea Man, a documentary directed by two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind). “If there was going to be a definitive documentary about Jim Henson, we had hoped it would be in the hands of an accomplished filmmaker. Ron Howard is both a creative and personality match for my father, unlike anyone else we could have contemplated,” stated Lisa Henson in an email to Vanity Fair.

“It was sort of anarchy on the outside, but underneath it, there was always a smart idea—a witty point to make, an observation about the world,” said Howard while discussing his impression of Jim Henson’s life with Vanity Fair. “To see that evolve through the medium of puppetry and television, and then on into movies, was so interesting to me. I felt...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated new season of ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’.

Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles – Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Travelling Matt, appearing alongside new Fraggles and Doozers voiced by special guest stars including Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Emmy Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Tony and Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs, Grammy nominee Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa – are back with more epic, fun and zany adventures, this time with big changes affecting the Rock. The Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs will be forced to confront their past and celebrate their interdependence as they move through challenges together with hope, silliness, and brand-new songs, all while dancing their cares away…down at Fraggle Rock.

The series is executive produced by The Jim Henson Company’s Lisa Henson, Halle Stanford,...

Quick Links Labyrinth 2 Latest News Labyrinth 2 Is Confirmed Who Is Making Labyrinth 2? Labyrinth 2 Story Labyrinth 2: Further News & Info Brian Henson confirms Labyrinth 2 is still in development, but progress has been minimal. The sequel has had various directors and script updates over the past decade. Uncertainty surrounds the plot of Labyrinth 2, especially the recasting of David Bowie's Jareth.

Jim Henson's 1986 film Labyrinth was one of the great cult classics of the decade, and now the fantasy story is returning in Labyrinth 2. The original film follows a young girl named Sarah who must enter the titular labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King Jareth. Perhaps best remembered for its catchy tunes provided by David Bowie, Labyrinth also blended Jim Henson's amazing puppet prowess with the full imagination of the aforementioned filmmaker.

Like its predecessor The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth underperformed...

It’s beautiful how movies can take us back to an innocent time. A perfect example is the absolute adoration of Jim Henson’s classic features, The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986). For many, growing up on The Muppets and Sesame Street brought a level of excitement for both of these features. Even still, while Crystal made a decent showing at the box office, audiences weren’t ready for Labyrinth upon its release. Now, however, both films have found themselves well-loved and admired. So much so that both are getting the 4K treatment, and you can stream them immediately.

We at JoBlo had a childhood dream come to life. We joined other journalists and influencers to celebrate the release. And the after noon gave us the open invitation for a Henson Studio Tour. Included in the event was a contact juggler named Rewi HoopHooligan. Used in Labyrinth, Rewi put on quite...

Brain Henson clarifies that Labyrinth 2 is still a project they are excited about, but he suggests speaking with his sister Lisa Henson for more information. Scott Derrickson, who was attached as the director, previously stated that the script couldn't meet the studio's expectations. The biggest challenge for a Labyrinth sequel is finding a suitable replacement for the late David Bowie as the iconic Goblin King Jareth.

Brain Henson, son of the legendary Jim Henson, has offered a clarification about plans for Labyrinth 2 after reports that the project was seemingly set aside. Based on the 1986 classic that starred David Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth, long-gestating plans for a sequel began as early as 2016 when Marvel’s Nicole Perlman was tapped to pen a script alongside Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez and Jay Basu. In 2020, Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson replaced Álvarez, though as recently as October last year, he cast...

The conversation about a Labyrinth sequel has been going on for years, and, despite several setbacks, the sequel is still happening.

In a conversation with ComicBook.com, Brian Henson, the Chairman of The Jim Henson Company and son of the film's original director, Jim Henson, opened up about Labyrinth 2. The sequel has been long in the works, but it's still happening, despite the numerous setbacks. "That is a project that we are very excited about."

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During the conversation with the outlet, Brian Henson said the questions about the sequel should go to his sister, Lisa, the CEO of the Jim Henson Company. However, he confirmed that the project is still happening and it's something they're excited about, adding: "We can't talk about it.

Bhutan’s official Oscar entry “The Monk and the Gun,” Pawo Choyning Dorji‘s follow-up to “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,” has been acquired by more distributors in key territories.

Rolling off premieres at Telluride, Toronto, Rome and Busan, the crowdpleaser has been acquired by Mfa+ Distribution, Edko Films (Hong Kong, Macau), Officine Ubu (Italy) and Maxam Inc. (Japan). The film is represented by Films Boutique in international markets. The movie was also acquired by Roadside Attraction for the U.S. in a deal negotiated with UTA, which is repping the film in North America.

Previous deals were scored with Pyramide Distribution (France), September Films (Benelux), Rialto Distribution (Australia), Future Films (Scandinavia), A Contracorriente (Spain), Lev Films (Israel), Aurora Films (Poland), Trigon (Switzerland), Alambique Films (Portugal) and Impact Films (India and Indian Subcontinent).

“The Monk and the Gun” is set in the Kingdom of Bhutan in 2006. Modernization has finally...

Bhutan’s official Oscar entry “The Monk And The Gun,” Pawo Choyning Dorji’s follow-up to “Lunana: A Yak in The Classroom,” has been bought by a raft of well-established international theatrical distributors.

Following its festival premieres at Telluride, Toronto, Rome and Busan, “The Monk and the Gun” has been sold by Films Boutique to Pyramide Distribution (France), September Films (Benelux), Rialto Distribution (Australia), Future Films (Scandinavia), A Contracorriente (Spain), Lev Films (Israel), Aurora Films (Poland), Trigon (Switzerland), Alambique Films (Portugal) and Impact Films (India and Indian Subcontinent).

Earlier this week, the crowdpleaser was also acquired by Roadside Attraction for the U.S. in a deal negotiated with UTA, which is repping the film in North America. Films Boutique is currently negotiating deals in other territories.

Choyning Dorji’s feature debut, “Lunana, a Yak in the Classroom,” was the second film ever submitted by Bhutan for the Oscar race and...

Exclusive: Roadside Attractions has acquired U.S. rights to Bhutan’s official selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Academy Awards, The Monk and the Gun, a spiritual fable written, directed, and co-produced by the Oscar-nominated director of 2019’s Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, Pawo Choyning Dorj. Contending for Best International Film, Lunana became the first Bhutanese film ever nominated for an Oscar. The Monk and the Gun premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and later the Toronto International Film Festival where it won critical and audience acclaim, currently holding a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In my Deadline review of the film after its Telluride premiere I said, “If I were a betting man — which I am — I would venture to say that with his second film The Monk and the Gun, which just had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend and goes on to Toronto next week,...

Bhutan has submitted Pawo Choyning Dorji’s The Monk And The Gun for the best international feature category at the 2024 Academy Awards.

The announcement follows the film’s buzzy world premiere at Telluride and comes on the eve of its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The decision was made by the Committee for Selection of Films for International Awards, formed by the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (Bicma).

This is the second time film by writer and director Dorji to have represented Bhutan, and after his first film, Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom, was submitted by the Himalayan territory for the 2020 awards, and went on to be nominated.

Lunana was Bhutan’s second Oscar entry after the The Cup by Khyentse Norbui in 1999.

“The Monk And The Gun stood out as the unanimous choice of the Selection Committee. The film has garnered acclaim for its innovative storytelling,...

There were always two sides to the Jim Henson Company during Henson's lifetime. On one of them, you have the puppets they created for "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock," shows that are as wholesome and earnest as their googly-eyed stars. On the other one, you have the often frightening and twisted puppets that Henson and his crew invented for "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth," as well as those for even creepier fantasy movies like director Nicolas Roeg's "The Witches." The Muppets, in case you were wondering, straddled the line between the two sides.

More than 30 years after its founder's death, however, Henson's legendary Creature Shop is now working on the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie. As anyone even remotely familiar with the premise for the original "Fnaf" video games could tell you, Blumhouse's film adaptation is a far cry from even the darkest projects Henson's company developed under his watch.

The Hollywood Reporter celebrated its inaugural Kids Power Issue — recognizing the top 75 power players in kids and family entertainment — on Saturday with a Kids Power event at Westfield Century City mall.

Presented by DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse, the day of family-centered festivities was free and open to the public and also welcomed stars like Malin Akerman, Sebastian Maniscalco, Lisa Ling, Josh Peck, Katharine McPhee Foster and The Loud House cast members Catherine Ashmore Bradley, Aubin Bradley and Sophia Woodward.

Sponsored by Nickelodeon and Paramount+, the event featured a Gabby’s Dollhouse character meet-and-greet and Not Quite Narwhal giveaway station, an invitation-only screening of DreamWorks Animation’s Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken at AMC Century 15 (ahead of its theatrical release on June 30), personalized drawings by storyboard artists from SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House and Paw Patrol, coloring activities and outdoor screenings of Gabby’s Dollhouse, Not Quite Narwahl and Nickelodeon’s That Girl Lay Lay.

Almost three years ago, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance was cancelled on Netflix after a single season. While fans have been waiting to hear any news of a possible continuation, the possibility seems to have thinned over the past few years. But a key player in the show’s production is still holding onto hope, that player being Louis Leterrier. When io9 asked the director, hypothetically, what would have been in store had the series been able to continue, he responded with the following.

“I won’t tell you, because I still have hope that it can come back. I mean, who would have thought that 37 years later that [we would’ve been able to bring Dark Crystal back]? So, I have high hopes. You know, it might not be me. It might be my grandson or, you know, Jim Henson’s great-grandson, but somebody will direct the rest of this show because we need to tell that story.

Apple TV+ today released the trailer for season two of ‘Harriet the Spy’, based on the iconic children’s novel chronicling the coming-of-age adventures of the irrepressible Harriet M Welsch, premiering on May 5, 2023. Produced by The Jim Henson Company, the animated series stars Golden Globe nominee Beanie Feldstein as Harriet, a fiercely independent and adventurous 11-year-old girl, alongside Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as Ole Golly, Harriet’s larger-than-life, no-nonsense nanny.

“Harriet the Spy” follows the outspoken and perpetually curious 11-year-old Harriet M Welsch. More than anything, Harriet wants to be a writer, and in order to be a good writer, she’ll need to know everything. And to know everything means she’ll need to spy … on everyone! This season, follow Harriet as she navigates letting go, growing up, and celebrating the gift of today.

Joining Feldstein and Lynch, the series features Kimberly Brooks and Charlie Schlatter as Janie and Sport,...

Exclusive: Harvey Guillén (What We Do In The Shadows) is set to reprise the role of Cousin Blobbin in the Nickelodeon film The Thundermans Return, a follow-up of the network’s series The Thundermans. Additionally, he has been cast in the Disney+ film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day reimagination.

The Thundermans Return will follow the superpowered family as they begin a new era of superhero crime fighting. Production on The Thundermans Return is underway.

In the movie, twins Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max (Jack Griffo) are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one ‘save’ goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank (Chris Tallman) and Barb (Rosa Blasi) enjoy their return, and Billy (Diego Velazquez) and Nora look forward to a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status. Maya Le Clark also returns as Chloe.

Exclusive: Cristo Fernández (Ted Lasso) has joined the cast of the Apple TV+ series Acapulco for Season 3 and the Disney+ film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day reimagination.

In Acapulco, Fernández will portray an artist and community organizer. Deadline exclusively announced the addition of Jaime Camil in the role of Alejandro for Season 3. Production on the 10-episode new season is currently underway.

When Acapulco returns with new episodes, it’s time to reconcile past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he’s worked so hard to build.

The cast also includes Fernando Carsa (as Memo), Damián Alcázar (Don Pablo), Camila Perez (Julia), Chord Overstreet (Chad), Vanessa Bauche (Nora...

David Bowie's Goblin King is joined by Jim Henson's goblins in a new piece of fan art that looks back on the 1986 fantasy movie Labyrinth. The Henson-directed and George Lucas-produced musical fantasy starred the iconic singer alongside Jennifer Connelly and has become a cult classic in the decades following its initial release. In Labyrinth, Connelly stars as Sarah, a young girl who accidentally wishes for her infant half-brother to be taken to a fantastical world ruled by Bowie's Goblin King Jareth and embarks on a quest to save the child.

In a new Instagram post created by artbymejcs, Bowie is joined by a number of his creature underlings from Labyrinth in a piece of artwork inspired by the film.

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In the artwork above, Bowie's iconic Goblin King Jareth is surrounded by a number...

Exclusive: Cheech Marin has been cast in the Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day reimagination following George Lopez’s exit due to a scheduling conflict.

He will portray Gil, the patriarch of the Garcia family and a comedic character who rides a motorcycle.

From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia (Thom Nemer) who thinks he has the worst luck in the world. When his family sets off on a road trip to California, he’s pretty sure disaster awaits at every corner. His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed.

The film also stars Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez and Rose Portillo. Production is currently underway in New Mexico.

Alexander 2, a new take on Judith Viorst’s book after a 2014 movie starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner, is produced by Shawn Levy,...

Exclusive: George Lopez is exiting the upcoming Disney+ film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day due to a scheduling conflict. He was set to portray Gil, the patriarch of the Garcia family and a comedic character who rides a motorcycle.

A replacement has not been announced.

From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia, who thinks he has the worst luck in the world. When his family sets off on a road trip to California, he’s pretty sure disaster awaits at every corner. His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed.

Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez and Rose Portillo star along with Thom Nemer, who plays the titular Alexander. Production is underway in New Mexico.

Lopez currently stars in NBC’s Lopez Vs. Lopez, a series he co-created with daughter Mayan Lopez in which...

Exclusive: The search is over for the titular character in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Thom Nemer (Snowfall) will star opposite Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia and George Lopez in the Disney+ film as Alexander.

From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia, who thinks he has the worst luck in the world. When his family sets off on a road trip to California, he’s pretty sure disaster awaits at every corner. His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed.

Longoria and Garcia play Alexander’s parents Val and Frank; Paulina Chávez plays his 16-year-old sister Mia; Rose Portillo plays his grandmother Lidia.

The film, a new take on Judith Viorst’s book after a 2014 movie starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner, is produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Lisa Henson. Marisol Roncali and...

Exclusive: Animation studio ShadowMachine and director Mark Gustafason picled up the Oscar for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio on Sunday night and they’ve wasted no time setting up their next project.

The company, which was co-founded by Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico, and Gustafason are now developing Milepost 88, an animated mystery series.

Based on an original idea from Gustafason, the series follows two brothers, who run an old gas station deep in the Great Basin desert of Nevada, when their lives are upended by a passing stranger who unlocks a mystery involving their family history. The puzzle further unfolds in 1969 with the exploits of a reluctant cosmonaut as he tries to be the first man to reach the moon. As these parallel stories cross time and space, they reveal truths about love, ambition, and brake fluid.

Gustafson, Bulkley, and Campodonico will exec produce.

From left: Lisa Henson, Alexander Bulkley,...

Exclusive: The Disney+ film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day has added Paulina Chávez and Rose Portillo to its cast, joining previously announced stars Eva Longoria, George Lopez and Jesse Garcia.

Chávez will play Mia Garcia, the titular Alexander’s 16-year-old sister who is described as an independent-minded, intelligent and eye-rolling teenager. Her parents are Frank (Garcia) and Val (Longoria). Portillo plays Lidia Garcia, the family matriarch, the mother of Frank and grandmother to Alexander, Mia and David.

From writer Matt Lopez and director Marvin Lemus, Alexander tells the story of 11-year-old Alexander Garcia, who thinks he has the worst luck in the world. When his family sets off on a road trip to California, he’s pretty sure disaster awaits at every corner. His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed.