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PBS KIDS Announces Premiere Date for New Animated Series SPLASH AND BUBBLES
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016


Today at its annual meeting with PBS member stations from across the country, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date of its newest show: SPLASH AND BUBBLES from The Jim Henson Company

PBS KIDS to Premiere New Series SPLASH (w.t.) in Fall 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2016


Television Critics Association Press Tour: In fall 2016, PBS KIDS will premiere SPLASH (w.t.), a new animated series that dives into marine biology and ocean science.

Billy Crystal to Write, Produce & Star in Jim Henson Co's WHICH WITCH
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2014


Billy Crystal is set to write, produce and star in The Jim Henson Co.'s animated movie project, WHICH WITCH. Production is set to begin early next year with Brian Henson directing.

DINOSAUR TRAIN: Classic in the Jurassic Special Debuts on PBS KIDS & DVD in August
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 24, 2014


On Monday, August 18, PBS KIDS premieres “Classic in the Jurassic,” an all-new one hour special from The Jim Henson Company's hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Intergalactic Press Conference on Next CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2014


On this week's all-new episode of Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, the contestants must create an alien species that will attend an intergalactic press conference.

Donald Faison Guests on Syfy's JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 15, 2014


Donald Faison (Scrubs) makes a special guest appearance on tomorrow night's all-new episode of Syfy's critically-acclaimed Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, tonight, April 15 at 10PM ET/PT.

Donald Faison to Guest on Syfy's JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE, Today
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2014


Donald Faison (Scrubs) makes a special guest appearance on tomorrow night's all-new episode of Syfy's critically-acclaimed Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, today, April 15 at 10PM ET/PT.

JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE Premiere on Syfy Draws 1.1 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2014


Syfy's new critically-acclaimed competition series Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge became the channel's highest-rated unscripted premiere among Adults 25-54 (628K) since July 2013 during its telecast on Tuesday, March 25.

Brian Henson Judges New Syfy Competition Series JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 25, 2014


Syfy introduces ten hopeful creature designers who have come to Los Angeles with an incredible shared dream: to land a job working in Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The new reality competition series, Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, premieres tonight, March 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following an all-new episode of Syfy's acclaimed Face Off. The eight-episode series provides a fascinating window into the imaginative and wildly creative environment of world-class creature design, fabrication and mechanization.

The Jim Henson Company Options Rights to Randi Zuckerberg's Picture Book DOT; Plans New Animated TV Series
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2014


The Jim Henson Company, a leader in family entertainment for over fifty years, has optioned the rights to author Randi Zuckerberg's debut picture book, Dot.

Brian Henson to Judge New Syfy Competition Series JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE, Premiering 3/25
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2014


Syfy introduces ten hopeful creature designers who have come to Los Angeles with an incredible shared dream: to land a job working in Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Photo Flash: First Look at Disney's ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
by Movies News Desk - Dec 31, 2013


Disney's ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, the first live-action film adaptation of Judith Viorst's 1972 illustrated children's classic, has just released its first still. Check it out below!

Syfy Taps Gigi Edgley to Host JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP CHALLENGE
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 8, 2013


Syfy has signed Gigi Edgley (Farscape) to host Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge, a new competition series set in the imaginative and visually stunning world of original creature creation. Beth Hathaway and Kirk Thatcher are also inked to serve on the judging panel, alongside headline and lead judge Brian Henson.

Syfy Greenlights New Competition Series JIM HENSON'S CREATIVE SHOP CHALLENGE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2013


Syfy greenlights an eight episode order for Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge (working title), a competition series featuring ten aspiring creature creators competing to out-imagine one another in a series of challenges where they will build everything from mechanical characters to whimsical beasts, bringing high-end inanimate creature designs to life.

Megan Mullally to Star in ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 30, 2013


Disney has kicked off production on ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY. The cast includes Broadway vet Megan Mullally (Grease, Young Frankenstein) and Jennifer Coolidge (The Women and Elling.)

Disney's ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Begins Production
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 29, 2013


Disney has kicked off production on ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY the first live-action film adaptation of Judith Viorst's 1972 illustrated children's classic.

The Jim Henson Company And Amtrak Partner On 'PAJANIMALS Pack Your Pajamas' National Sweepstakes
by Robert Diamond - Jul 1, 2013


Pack your pajamas and prepare for a chance to win a fun, family train trip courtesy of Amtrak and The Jim Henson Company, a leader in family entertainment for over 50 years, as part of the "PAJANIMALS Pack Your Pajamas Sweepstakes." The new promotion and the Company's ongoing partnership with Amtrak were announced today by Melissa Segal, Executive Vice President of Global Consumer Products for The Jim Henson Company.

CBS Tops 40th Annual DAYTIME EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2013


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Playhousesquare Presents Pajanimals: Pajama Playdate Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2013


For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimalsare packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to PlayhouseSquare today, April 27 for one performance only.

Jim Henson Company Brings PAJANIMALS LIVE! to DPAC Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013


For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company's Pajanimals are packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, in Durham, NC today, April 3.

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