"He was completely in touch with the cultural zeitgeist, and he kept shifting with it," Ron Howard says of Jim Henson, the subject of his latest documentary. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) When ...

A new documentary is set for release on the life and legacy of Jim Henson. "Jim Henson Idea Man," directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, will premiere on May 31 on Disney+ and is going to ...

The director explains role Henson's wife played in the creation of the Muppets. Award-winning director Ron Howard discusses his Disney+ documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man," delving into the story of ...

Jim Henson was a true visionary in the world of puppetry and storytelling. Born on September 24, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi, Henson’s unique talent and creativity would eventually lead him to ...

"Muppet fans are the best," Heather Henson said while attending the attraction's final show on Saturday, June 7 Jim Henson's daughter Heather Henson was the last guest at the final showing of ...

Released 40 years ago and now back in theaters, the puppet master's final film was unfairly overlooked in a key category.

Ross Bonaime is the Senior Film Editor at Collider. He is a Virginia-based critic, writer, and editor who has written about all forms of entertainment for Paste Magazine, Brightest Young Things, ...

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When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the beloved Muppet creator, he immediately ...

When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the beloved Muppet creator, he immediately ...