Jim Henson

• Puppetry’s next act: imagination, innovation and activism

  For many of us, our first introduction to puppetry came through children's programming — but now this ancient art form is having a moment and taking centre stage.

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  Nov 4, 2023
  
• Calgary puppeteers hope being part of ‘Fraggle Rock’ reboot opens new doors

  Being part of the big budget "Fraggle Rock" reboot is bringing a big boost for some talented Calgarians.

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  Feb 14, 2022
  
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• A ‘Fraggle Rock’ reboot is coming, so dust off your dancing shoes

  'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' is staying true to its source material, but will also feature a bunch of new characters.

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  Jan 6, 2022
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• ‘Fraggle Rock’ children’s puppet series reboot starts production in Calgary

  The Jim Henson Company says production has officially started in Calgary on a reboot of the original 1980s children's puppet series, which was filmed in Toronto.

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  Jan 25, 2021
• Cameras set to roll on ‘The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow’ in B.C.

  Filming of a TV movie based on a story by the late Muppet masters Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl begins June 8 in Vancouver.

  Entertainment

  Jun 2, 2015
• Dart Gallery opens a tribute to Jim Henson 25 years after his death

  A tribute to Jim Henson, the celebrated puppeteer and creator of classic children's shows like The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, opens Friday night and runs until June 2nd.

  May 15, 2015
• TV version of Jim Henson turkey tale to be shot in Canada

  A 47-year-old screenplay by the late Muppets masters Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl is going to be turned into a TV special -- and made in Canada, Global News has learned.

  Entertainment

  Jan 5, 2015