Tag: The Jim Henson Company
Dean and Scanlan Elected as Women in Animation’s Co-Presidents
Women In Animation (WIA), the professional non-profit organization for women, who are involved in any aspect of the animation industry, has re-launched under new...
Henson’s ‘Doozers’ to Play on Nick Australia
The Jim Henson Company has licensed its new animated children's series Doozers to Nickelodeon Australia, with the series airing on the network's dedicated preschool...
New Media News Bytes
+ Adult Swim, the mature auds-targeted basic cable network, has launched live streaming functionality on AdultSwim.com and via the Watch app for iOS...
Global TV News Bytes
Megamax Picks Up Platinum's Matt Hatter: Chello Central Europe has lined up Platinum Film's boys' action-adventure series Matt Hatter Chronicles for its pan-regional kids'...
Toon Hero App Offers Animation for All Ages
Auckland, New Zealand-based developer Trigger Happy has launched its first social storytelling app called Toon Hero, which will allow iPad users of all ages...
Nick Promotes Megan Casey, Claudia Spinelli
Nickelodeon Animation has made two major promotions for its Stateside operations, SVP of current series Rich Magallanes announced today. Megan Casey, executive in charge...
Henson Co. Launches Pay Channel on YouTube TV
The Jim Henson Company launched the new YouTube pay channel Jim Henson Family TV on Thursday (May 7). The online platform will feature ad-free...
‘Fraggle Rock’ 30th Anniversary DVD Set
The Jim Henson Company and Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment will be offering Muppet fans a rockin’ good time on disc as Fraggle Rock: 30th Anniversary...
Henson’s HIP in Love with ‘Egg’
HIP (Henson Independent Properties), The Jim Henson Company’s third party media distribution and consumer products banner, has acquired global rights outside of Asia for...
Amazon Studios Greenlights Five Kids’ Show Pilots
Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced today that five children’s test pilots have been greenlit for production. This...
Henson Beefs Up International Distrib. Division
Thanks to the recent success of its many animated and puppet TV properties such as Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid and Pajanimals, The...
Hey, Arnold… Where Have You Been?
Not every successful animated series goes on to become an enduring classic. To put it another way, anyone remember when Rugrats was the hottest...
Henson Eyes Setting up Shop in China
The Jim Henson Co. is looking at launching an animation studio in Tianjin, China, Variety reports. The company signed a memo of understanding on...
Henson’s ‘Pajanimals’ Lands on Disney Jr., EMEA
The Jim Henson Company has licensed all 52 x 11’ episodes of its new preschool series, Pajanimals to Disney Junior platforms in France, Italy,...
Henson Licenses ‘Sid the Science Kid’ to Zee-Q
The Jim Henson Company has licensed all 66 x 30’ episodes of its four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated preschool series, Sid the Science Kid, to India’s...
Michael Polis Leaves Wildbrain/DHX Media
Michael Polis has left his position as president of Wildbrain Entertainment, which is now owned by DHX Media, reports Kidscreen. Polis, who was also...
Mind Candy Hires Jocelyn Stevenson As Exec Producer
Mind Candy, the entertainment company behind the popular brand Moshi Monsters has hired Jocelyn Stevenson as the exec creative producer to lead creative on all...
Henson to Distribute The Collective’s ‘Annoying Orange’
Entertainment management and production company The Collective has appointed Henson Independent Properties, The Jim Henson Company’s third party licensing banner, as the exclusive international...
Sprout Announces Its 2012-13 Fall Schedule
The 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout announced today the lineup for its fall TV season. On Monday, August 27, Sprout will debut three new...
Amtrak, Henson All Aboard ‘Dinosaur Train’ Promo
All aboard the Big Big Dinosaur Sweepstakes! The Jim Henson Company, kids’ entertainment powerhouse and producers of PBS Kids’ Dinosaur Train, have joined forces...
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