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Nate sits for a chat with Master puppeteer and Animatronic Designer, Dave Barclay to chat about his new autobiography, My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond. They discuss Dave's childhood growing up in England, his parents's puppetry group, his desire to get into film and special effects makeup, Yoda and bridging puppetry and animatronics, how Mark Hamill got him into the film industry, the gravity of working on Empire Strikes Back, joining the Henson Company on The Dark Crystal, performing Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, practical vs. CG, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, collaboration, the Labyrinth sequel and the legacy of the original, the Outabody rig, the memoir, unsung heroes, Mauldrix, and working on the Secret Life of Pets ride at Universal. Then, Dave tries his hand in The Jawntlet! Dave Barclay website Dave Barclay IMDb Dave Barclay Vimeo Purchase My Life With Animatronics (via Coolwaters Productions)⁠Subscribe to the Y!TMJ Newsletter!

ContemporaryPerformance.com and the Sarah Lawrence College MFA Theatre Program produce the SLC Performance Lab. During the year, visiting artists to the MFA Theatre Program's Performance Lab are interviewed after leading a workshop with the students. Performance Lab is one of the program's core components, where graduate students work with guest artists and develop performance experiments. Maria Camia is interviewed by Rebecca Padrick (SLC'26) and produced by Julia Duffy (SLC'25) Maria Camia, creator of the MARICAMA brand and universe, is a Filipino American Director, Playwright, and Spiritual Visual Theatre Artist who creates Puppet Theater, Visual Art, and Fashion with the intention to globally inspire healing and play. Her transformative storytelling leaves audiences rewired and enlightened to the infinite potential of the MARICAMA mindset. She has performed original work for established theaters, including The Henson Company, La Mama, and Chicago's International Puppet Festival.

Send us a textIt's time to...PUPPET UP!!! Have we got a show for you! This week Ben and NOT Will (sorrynotsorry) had the great pleasure of talking to Henson puppeteer extraordinaire, RAYMOND CARR!!! Raymond has had such an amazing career with the Henson company and has worked on so many projects, it was difficult to contain the conversation to just one piece, but we managed to talk in depth about the Jim Henson Company puppet improv show for adults, Puppet Up! From the rehearsal process to some of the amazing techno wizardry they use in this groundbreaking comedy show, Raymond lets us in on all the secrets and gives us the scoop on what it's like being one of the Henson Company go-to puppeteers. Raymond has had an absolutely fascinating career both as a puppeteer and a short film maker, so we know you are going to love this interview as much as we did! You can find more of Raymond on instagram @theninjapuppet or his website ninjapuppetproductions.comJoin the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and  Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/

My guest today is an English writer for video games, TV, film, comics, and books. Born into a literary household – her father was the celebrated fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett –– she studied journalism at the University of Arts in London. After graduating she joined the staff of PC Zone, where she worked her way up from editorial assistant to the role of section editor. In 2002 she left journalism to write video games, soon earning a BAFTA nomination for her work on Heavenly Sword.In 2013 she wrote the award-winning reboot of Tomb Raider, then its sequel, Rise of the Tomb Raider, for which she won the Outstanding Achievement in Videogame Writing award from the Writers Guild of America. My guest has also written comics for DC, Dark Horse, and Marvel, and her film and TV projects include collaborations with Film 4, and the Henson Company. As well as being the first woman to write a Fighting Fantasy novel, she has co-authored Campaigns & Companions: The Complete Roleplaying Guide for Pets. Last year she hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Mythical Creatures, a compendium of Britain's mythic beasts, and what they tell us about our history.LINKS:Rhianna's website.https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2018/mar/12/terry-pratchett-moomins-rhianna-pratchett Be attitude for gains. https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Matt have followed a map into uncharted waters... (look, to be fair, imdb for some reason said it was an action movie, and we didn't vet the list)... Listen as they discuss... muppets, treasures, and islands? And more importantly what makes a movie not an action film. DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!MUPPET TREASURE ISLANDdir. Brian Hensonstarring: The Great Gonzo; Rizzo the Rat; Tim Curry

This is the first of our Farscape adjacent episodes and it just made sense to discuss something muppety involving space and so here is Ren and Sara's discussion of the 1999 Henson Company film Muppets From Space. This episode's guest:Ren Krueger (she/they)Creator: Rent the BarbarianYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/RenTheBarbarian/featured https://twitter.com/renthebarbarianhttps://www.instagram.com/renthebarbarian/https://www.tumblr.com/victorian-sexstachePodcast socialshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-9cHDhut44XA-hQ-RMw6Qhttps://www.patreon.com/muppetssexandtraumahttps://muppetsexandtrauma@gmail.comhttps://twitter.com/muppetssexandt1https://www.facebook.com/Muppets-Sex-and-Trauma-a-Farscape-Podcast-114029207450715Discord:https://discord.com/invite/CqnhYFVRzXOur vital info:Sara Ezzat (she /her)Creator: The Fat Culture Critichttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheCostumeCodexhttps://twitter.com/bluestockinsarahttps://www.instagram.com/sara_fat_culture_critic/Josh Gosdin (he/him)Nerd and lover of all things Star Trekhttps://www.instagram.com/joshgosdin/

This episode is full of laughs. Mike and guest John Poveromo explore various topics, from reflections on New Jersey geography to John's intriguing upbringing marked by frequent moves.Discover John Poveromo's unique journey into the world of comedy and podcasting. Gain insights into his early interest in humor, influenced by his parents, and his initiation into stand-up comedy, navigating challenges in the vibrant comedy scene. The episode concludes with a glimpse into John Poveromo's diverse career as a comedian and host.Learn about the origins of John Poveromo's podcast, "Dystopia Tonight," initiated during the pandemic. The name, conceptualized years earlier, finds inspiration in a fictional talk show set in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore John's involvement in organizing a massive benefit event during the pandemic, sparking the creation of the podcast.Delve into the evolution of "Dystopia Tonight," featuring a range of guests from musicians like Frank Turner to comedians like Bobby Slayton. John Poveromo shares his experiences podcasting during the pandemic, including losing track of time while recording and the joy of connecting with guests who are his heroes.The podcast transcript reveals John Poveromo's journey from a real estate-focused show to a more diverse and engaging format. Learn about his unique approach to hosting live episodes at different locations, such as diners and restaurants, adding a lively element to the podcast. The conversation touches on the challenges of editing and finding suitable editors for the show.Towards the end, explore John Poveromo's involvement in a short film called "Dupp It," centered around the theme of depression, gaining attention and leading to meetings with the Henson Company. Gain insights into future projects, plans for returning to LA, and creating new content for the podcast. The episode concludes with a discussion on stand-up comedy, upcoming gigs, and plans for an album and special.Join Mike Ham and John Poveromo in this laughter-filled episode, making "Greetings from the Garden State" a unique and evolving experience for both host and audience.johnpoveromo.net@johnpoveromoMusic: "Ride" by Jackson Pinesjacksonpines.comThank you to our sponsors:New Jersey Lottery: njlottery.comNew Jersey Innovation Institute: njii.comMake Cool Sh*t: makecoolshit.coUCS Advisors: ucsgreatness.comAlbert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comMayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendarContact the show: mike@greetingsfromthegardenstate.comSupport the show

We celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast this week as Mel discovers the meaning of T-U-R-T-L-E Power while Nick gushes about his childhood favorite 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Join us as we marvel at Henson Company's puppetry (thanks Bryan Henson), dish about the blink-and-you'll-miss-them cameos, and test our skill with a turtle mask and weapon quiz. Think you know the answers? Grab a slice of pizza, push play and find out!

Josh Winning is a nostalgia nut, book/film lover and author of The Shadow Glass, The Times's Book of the Month, which is perfect for fans of Henson Company puppet classics Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, and The NeverEnding Story. He is senior film writer at Radio Times, has written for Total Film magazine for over a decade, and is the co-host of movie podcast Torn Stubs. He has been on set with Kermit the Frog (and Miss Piggy), devoured breakfast with zombies on The Walking Dead, and sat on the Iron Throne on the Dublin set of Game of Thrones.

Burn the Negative Josh Winning is a nostalgia nut, book/film lover and author of The Shadow Glass, The Times's Book of the Month, which is perfect for fans of Henson Company puppet classics Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, and The NeverEnding Story. He is senior film writer at Radio Times, has written for Total Film magazine for over a decade, and is the co-host of movie podcast Torn Stubs. He has been on set with Kermit the Frog (and Miss Piggy), devoured breakfast with zombies on The Walking Dead, and sat on the Iron Throne on the Dublin set of Game of Thrones. When you click a link on our site, it might just be a magical portal (aka an affiliate link). We're passionate about only sharing the treasures we truly believe in. Every purchase made from our links not only supports Dabble but also the marvelous authors and creators we showcase, at no additional cost to you.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Patrick Read Johnson (SPACED INVADERS, DRAGONHEART, BABY'S DAY OUT) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career and the incredible 18 YEAR journey that it took to make his latest film 5-25-77. From a child who spent every waking moment he had creating his own home movie homages to the films that “restructured his DNA”… to becoming one of the very first people alive to ever see STAR WARS… to working as an effects artist on some of the 80's most notable genre films … to directing films like SPACED INVADERS, ANGUS and BABY'S DAY OUT… to working with the legendary Henson Company on TV shows like DINOSAURS… to writing the beloved fantasy film DRAGONHEART (the very first movie poster Adam had framed in his first apartment)… to working alongside and befriending some of the industry's biggest icons… to the breathtaking 18 years he spent making his autobiographical opus 5-25-77 (now playing on Showtime, Amazon Prime, and other digital platforms)… Patrick's story is like a Hollywood fever dream come to life.  If you're not inspired to work just a little bit harder at making your own dreams come true after listening to this amazing conversation then your speakers weren't on! Dr. Arwen also provides “Hollywood Therapy” for someone struggling to find the laughs in the comedy they've been watching lately.

Terissa Kelton is the Co-Founder and EVP of Development, Production and Distribution at Rehab Entertainment. While running day-to-day operations, Kelton also oversees Rehab Entertainment's entire production slate with producing partner, John W. Hyde.Now streaming on Apple TV+, Kelton is part of the executive producing team behind the animated series based on the classic novel, HARRIET THE SPY.In family features, Kelton is executive producing the relaunch of FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR, based on the 1986 classic. Bryce Dallas Howard is set to make her feature directorial debut on the film.She is also executive producing PROPHET with Sony/Studio 8, based on the Image comic book series created by Rob Liefeld. Sam Hargrave is set to direct and Jake Gyllenhaal to star.In children's television, with The Jim Henson Company, she is slated to executive produce a television project based on the popular pre-school book, THE KISSING HAND.Also with The Henson Company, Kelton is executive producing a television series loosely based on the popular picture book, THE COLORS OF US by Karen Katz. LENA! tells the story of a culturally diverse neighborhood through the eyes of a dyslexic, adopted seven-year-old from Guatemala who is always looking for ways to help her friends and family.In the horror feature space, Kelton is deeply involved and will executive produce a female-driven pregnancy horror penned by Sehaj Sethi.In digital, Kelton recently produced and starred in the series, PRIDE: THE SERIES, which is now available on Amazon Prime.She is an active member of the Hollywood Radio and Television Society and the Television Academy.Kelton began her career in Austin, Texas, working in various capacities on many feature films. She starred in LOOK AT ME AGAIN, SNATCH N GRAB, ABRAM'S HAND and TURKEY DAY. Interested in the world behind the camera, Kelton then went on the star in and produce GOIN' GUERILLA, 3 REFERENCES, QUAD X I & II, DISASSOCIATIONVILLE, and HOMECOMING I/II. Throughout this time, she was also involved in numerous short films. Kelton's work has been featured in film festivals around the United States and internationally; including the Austin Film Festival where 3 REFERENCES premiered and was nominated for an audience choice award. She has also received individual nominations and won various awards for acting and directing. Kelton has returned to the Austin Film Festival as a panel moderator, notably for writer Steve Faber's panel on Artistic Integrity. She's also has been a feature screenplay judge for the Austin Revolution Film Festival.Kelton graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre: Acting and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication: Electronic Media from Texas State University at the age of 21. Some of her college highlights are starring in and producing the feature film, HOMECOMING; anchoring for the Texas State newscast, Bobcat Update; and studying all things Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. Kelton also held officer roles in several organizations, including Alpha Psi Omega and Bobcat Build. ​Connect with Terissa Kelton: http://www.terissakelton.com/Connect with the Film School'd Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschooldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAwContinue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

Exploding Kittens' co-founder & CEO Elan Lee turns the Walkabout Talkabout format around, interviewing Mighty Coconut executive producer Lucas Martell about how he got his start, set studio's roots in animation, one fateful trip to Belize, narrative projects, the jump into interactive/games, and how the Walkabout Mini Golf: Labyrinth course came into existence in partnership with The Henson Company. Follow along as they duo talk tech, artwork, production, and playing your way through the maze of entrepreneurship.

Author Josh Winning joins us to talk about Jim Henson and Frank Oz's most challenging creation, The Dark Crystal. Josh's novel The Shadow Glass has been described as a love letter to Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal so we had a lot to talk about such as The Dark Crystal ‘s let-the-audience-figure-it-out approach to worldbuilding, the depth of that worldbuilding once you get a handle on it, the moments of humour in an otherwise pretty serious film, Jim Henson's reading habits, the groundbreaking puppeteering, as well as some general thoughts on the Muppets and why The Henson Company seems to have avoided anything on the scale of The Dark Crystal in recent decades. It was a fascinating conversation. Note: Thanks to some Zoom weirdness, we had to use a single-track backup of this episode which means that Alan's plan to remove some interruptions from his dog in post couldn't happen. So apologies for any sub-par audio and dog noises. Josh is @JoshWinning. His novel The Shadow Glass is out now from Titan Books. Alan is @alan_maguire. Juvenalia is his main thing right now. Sarah is @griffski. Her books are in all good bookshops. Thank you to Dee McDonnell for our artwork. We have a Patreon! You can get bonus episodes including our fortnightly show Started/Finished where we talk about the pop culture we started and finished in the previous two weeks. We also have some free lil bits of merch. It's patreon.com/juvenalia This episode was edited and produced by Alan Juvenalia is a Tall Tales podcast. Thank you Cassie.

We're kicking off Season 5 of Fem TV with Halle Stanford, President of Television for the Jim Henson Company. She is also executive producer on shows like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Harriet the Spy, Sid the Science Kid, and most recently, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Halle discusses her start in TV, how she became a part of the Henson Company, and her mission to create only the absolute best when it comes to children's programming. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Contact + Follow: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Nick and I watched Peacemaker and Last Week Tonight. Stranger Things 4 news. The trailers for Elvis, Hustle look interesting. We talk DC about James Gunn and his future and Matt Reeves and his separate universe involving the multiple Batman spinoffs happening. There are multiple Henson Company stories and we saw Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al and that's awesome. Meet us on Twitter @Supermans_papa and @Fifthof55 and Instagram @AndrewLZCom

In today's episode, Heather chats with Lisa Beth and Phoebe about their book “Mom Jokes: Like Dad Jokes, but Smarter”. The pair discusses how they came up with all the great jokes for the book, and their time writing the book in Phoebe's mother's basement during the beginning of quarantine. The pair wrote the book in hopes it would bring light and laughter to people, especially moms, raising children amid a pandemic. Heather also talks about raising kids and all the ins and outs of raising a boy vs a girl. Phoebe and Lisa Beth speak about what the future looks like for them both, their new endeavors, podcast and comedy shows.   About the Guest: Instagram - @phoebebottoms Twitter - @phoebebottoms Instagram - @peanut_lbj Twitter - @ladybirdj Meet the Guests: Lisa Beth Johnson grew up in Texas and attended college there. Lisa Beth graduated from the University of North Texas obtaining a bachelor's degree in English and Linguistics. After graduation, Lisa Beth worked as an editor and writer for many years until finding her true passions. Currently, Lisa Beth is a comedian, TV producer and a writer. She lives in LA full time while continuing her work as a producer and creating new comedy content for shows. Phoebe was originally raised in Minneapolis where she spent the first part of her life entrenched in theater. In 2006 she started performing improv at The Brave New Workshop, then studied with Second City founder Paul Sills, Upright Citizens Brigade and trained for the Henson Company's touring improv show Puppet Up! With Patrick Bristow. Then transitioning to primarily stand up in 2007, she produced notable shows in LA and New York, toured internationally and was featured in festivals such as Bridgetown, High Plains 10k Laughs the Jewish Humor Festival and Akumal Comedy Festival. Phoebe has also worked in film and television. This includes A Serious Man, the Adult Swim shows On Cinema and Decker, as well as MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever. She was able to play a role on a Court TV show. She has even written and produced shorts featured on the Cannes Film Festival and has done ad campaigns for Fox, JASH, TimeHop and Oxiclean's Orange Glo International.   About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job. As a busy mom of three, a wife to a traveling hubby, and keeping it weird in Austin, Texas, it's safe to say that my life is never boring. In addition to running my coaching business as C'N'C's CEO, I'm a certified coach for a premier virtual fitness and nutrition program helping others feel better while sustaining a healthy lifestyle. My mom and dad are thrilled that I'm putting my Exercise Science degree to good use. Along with my experience training pro athletes, S.W.A.T. members, and a high school football team, I gained 10+ years of experience as the Director of Marketing building multiple court reporting companies. Lastly, I am a published writer, Content Coordinator, and Account Executive for a publication by Best Version Media. They even gave me a monthly “How to” column where I teach others how to be more self-sufficient with common household tasks. Every woman should know how their home functions and what to do if something malfunctions, man or no man. With my husband on the road, searching “How To” on the internet has transformed me into a “Mommy MacGyver”. “I don't know how you have the time.” “You're like a Supermom!” These are common things that people say, but the truth is that life hasn't always been easy or pretty. Even with the bumps, I always try to find the humor in everything because laughter is good for the soul and you should never take life too seriously….where's the fun in that?   https://chaosncookies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heathersteinker (https://www.instagram.com/heathersteinker) https://www.facebook.com/heathersteinker (https://www.facebook.com/heathersteinker)...

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give their preview of this weekend's DC Fandome! They break down what panels they are looking forward to, what they hope to see from the event and what panels you might want to skip. They also give their reactions to the Death on the Nile trailer that dropped today, the announced remake of Plains, Tranes and Automobiles which is slated to star Will Smith and Kevin Hart and the Storyteller AR news from The Henson Company. It's a jam packed show with much to talk about and explore!Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below.#TheGeekBuddies #DCFandome #DeathontheNileTo become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, please go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha to join one of the multiple tiers and enjoy the benefits of being a patron of the channel.Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoonFollow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message

Drawn To It Podcast – Episode 20 with Timothy Young a very talented artist who has worked within animation, stop motion, sculpting, illustration and so much more! Timothy has had a very accomplished career spending time with the Henson Company, Pee Wee's Playhouse and lot's more. But that is only some of his production work, he has also worked in the toy industry and developed many toys for an equally wide range of properties, including the Simpsons!In recent years Timothy has spent much of his time reading his own children's books to crowds and during our current pandemic even online. His children's books offer fun simple but relate-able stories with really fun and dynamic illustrations.Thank you Timothy for being a guest and I look forward to our next one!Follow Timothy here:https://creaturesandcharacters.com/?fbclid=IwAR0uLKTOZhaErTWnebx0HiM6b8EwNPnFQVy_d6zx3TTq9oSLt9ctXSRMFxkTimothy's Bloghttps://timothyyoungauthor.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Y8gpo7xHND5JK53u4FIMNti1xRbhsOjwvfCZsvPefc05B6mI-9f_tEPATimothy's Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/timothy.young.authorFeature Linkhttps://creaturesandcharacters.com/?fbclid=IwAR3X_V90EKylZO_kslsQsDuJxrto3ia456LqFnGW5mB9TsGoIgF7fzPa0OEAre you a fan of Drawn To It Podcast?Send us an email with a question or comment, even a guest recommendation.Drawntoitpodcast@gmail.comFollow Drawn To It Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40D0tTpLxdge8vk8gkhz-g?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drawntoitpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drawn2ItPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037998159976290--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drawntoit/message

Halle Stanford, President of Television for The Jim Henson Company (PRNewsfoto/The Jim Henson Company) Three years ago I was lucky enough to be invited onto the Jim Henson Studios lot in Hollywood to interview executive producer Halle Stanford. Little did I know then how much of an impact she would have on my life. We hit it off immediately because Halle's joy is contagious and she genuinely loves what she does, just like me! Peter Brooke, Creative Supervisor of the Jim Henson Creature Shop and Aughra.   She introduced me to several puppeteers who were working on "Splash and Bubbles" while I was there. It was so cool to see how Henson Co. incorporates new technology with the classic art form of puppeteering. A few months later she also connected me with the incredible creators of Indie Shakes - LA's Independent Shakespeare Festival. I had no idea such a thing existed in LA. Now I look forward to every summer because it means I can support them and go see their shows. And one of the coolest things Halle did was take me to the Jim Henson Creature Shop to see the puppets from Netflix's "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." For several hours I walked through each area where artists were molding, shaping, painting, and crafting each character from the show. I took dozens of pictures of the process which I recently shared on NBC LA along with a live look inside the Shop. I've been holding onto these pictures for 2 years and I am so excited to finally share them! Which leads me to now. I got to sit down with Halle again to talk about this brilliant show she's been working on for years, long before I got a sneak peek. She took time out of her busy show promotion schedule to sit down with me and talk about the powerful female characters in "Age of Resistance." We also talked about how Henson Company and Netflix worked together to maintain Jim Henson and Frank Oz' original vision while using modern technology. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is streaming now on Netflix and fans have been very vocal in their support of the show. Some are already calling for a season two. Listen to this episode to find out what Halle has to say about that possibility. And you can follow the Jim Henson Company on Facebook and Instagram to see what other projects they are working on next.

Puppet Tears second 'Very Special Special' goes COWABUNGA as we learn about the Cookie Monster photo puppet replica from Hasbro's HasLab! This crowd-funding project is the brain-child of Bill Rawley, Muppet devotee and Senior Product Design Manager at Hasbro. The only way this collectible becomes a reality is if 3,000 people contribute by August 25th. Further, if you haven’t backed the campaign in that time, then you’ll have missed your chance completely. This is the ONLY opportunity you’ll have to buy this Cookie replica. We talk with Bill about this labour of love - from the early stages development and visiting the Henson Company workshop to study actual Cookie photo puppets, through creating an effective armature and high-quality prototype! This discussion is an incredible look into the wonderful world of toy design. Support the Project before August 25... Cookie Monster at Hasbro Pulse: click http://bit.ly/2YiOjvu Release date: August 2, 2019 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity

This month, we visit the magical world of Thra and review 1982’s, The Dark Crystal. It’s a puppet movie by the fine folks at the Henson Company, but it’s not just any puppet movie. It’s a dark 1980s classic that is being re-imagined by way of a prequel series entitled The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (premiering on Netflix on August 30th, 2019).

For episode twelve, we are talking about Jim Henson. Best known as the creator of the Muppets and helped found Sesame Street with its wonderful characters, Jim Henson grew up in a quiet warm family in Mississippi and later Maryland. Influenced by his maternal grandmother, he cultivated a creative, crafty, artistic personality that led him into TV and ultimately bringing to life beloved characters like Kermit the Frog.   Source material from Jim Henson the Biography, by Brian Jones and the Henson Company website.

On episode 225 of the Needless Things Podcast your host, Dave, and his guest Kirk Thatcher promised to continue the interview live at Dragon Con. THIS is THAT interview! Conducted in front of a live audience for the Puppetry Track, this conversation includes Kirk’s work with the Henson Company as well as many other puppetry-related projects. Kirk has lived an amazing life in the entertainment business and has a multitude of diverse experiences to share. Listen in as Dave and Kirk share a bit of Fireball and some laughs LIVE from Dragon Con 2018! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men?

This week we discuss the passing of Burt Reynolds, Guillermo Del Toro's love of Harry Potter, what is David Cronenberg's TV show going to be, Henson Company's looking to do a new TV show and what is Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig going to be working on together, plus so much more

This week we discuss the passing of Burt Reynolds, Guillermo Del Toro's love of Harry Potter, what is David Cronenberg's TV show going to be, Henson Company's looking to do a new TV show and what is Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig going to be working on together, plus so much more

You've all been asking for film crew members on the show, so this week Chuck asked his friend Raymond Carr to join him in the studio. Raymond is a very talented production designer and art director for TV and film, but his real talents are in the world of puppetry, where he most recently fulfilled a lifelong dream working for The Henson Company. It should be no surprise that Ray's movie crush is the 1986 fantasy adventure film, Labyrinth. Listen in and learn about the fascinating world of puppetry! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Lisa Henson is no stranger to creating shows kids love. But despite her father's huge name and company, she didn't start out in children's programming. She started making movies at Columbia and Warner Brothers and after decades of working in mainstream adult content, found herself back home at The Henson Company. Lisa is the CEO and President of The Henson Company and works alongside her brother Brian who is the Chairman. They produce new shows like Dot,Splash and Bubbles, Sid The Science Kid and a new show Fraggle Rock fans will love called Doozers. Remember those loveable green guys that were always working hard to build things, right as the Fraggles destroyed them. Well the Doozers are back and building up a storm. The new CG animated series for preschoolers incorporates  STEAM lessons - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics - while also having fun. The animated preschool series Doozers focuses on four Doozers kids, a team of best friends who live in Doozer Creek, a community that is a wonderful blending of the fantastical, modern, and eco-friendly. Henson tells me that one of their main goals with children's programming is to incorporate teaching moments whether its' STEAM lessons like in Doozers, or digital responsibility like their show Dot from author Randi Zuckerberg. In fact, The Henson Company has been creating a lot of things that kids love. There's been no shortage of ideas and Lisa has been executive producer of all of them. She shares with me that although they love their new shows, they also pay close attention to what she calls their "legacy" shows and how they create content around those. One of my favorite shows grown up was Fraggle Rock. And I was thrilled to find out there is a Fraggle Rock movie in the works! It will star Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Lisa also shares with me what it was like as a busy movie executive while balancing motherhood. She felt like because she waited later in life to have kids, she had established her career and could make more time for the kind of needs that come along with kids. And of course we also talked about her father's legacy, what kind of puppets she played with as a kid and where she sees The Henson Company going in the future. Lisa Henson with her father Jim Henson. Courtesy @The Jim Henson Company She also shared with me what show she has the most affinity for because it was her idea, and her father made it for her. What a legacy indeed. Watch for the new season of Dooers on May 25th on Hulu. Executive Produced by Lisa Henson Make sure you check out the Henson Family Hub to keep up with all their new shows and ways to interact with The Henson Company. And follow them on Instagram @hensonfamilyhub. And watch the new season of Doozers May 25th on Hulu!

Episode 59 - Filmmaker Victor Bonacore pitches a faith based, dark fantasy, epic journey of the mind, wrestling adventure titled "THE JESUS YEAR". Check out "Diary of a Deadbeat" Trailer - https://youtu.be/fPYaWYsl7gQ Originally released June 26th, 2017. Elijah Wood plays a man who, on his 33rd birthday, goes into coma after a backyard wrestling accident. While fighting for his life, he is thrust into a dark world where he must literally wrestle his personal demons. Encountering creatures based on his favorite wrestlers including Mick Foley and Stone Cold Steve Austin, will he get in the ring and resurrect himself as the savior of his own life? From visionary director Guillermo Del Toro teamed with the WWE and Henson Company comes "THE JESUS YEAR". Next Monday we return with a new Pitch It Movie Podcast​ when Film Educator Jacob Stebel pitches a commentary on teens and social media addiction called "MAKE A FRIEND". If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review on iTunes. This episode is sponsored by Audible - www.audibletrial.com/pitchitmoviepodcast We encourage our talented listeners to create posters of our latest pitch and please send them to any of the social media outlets listed below. Email us at: pitchitmoviepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pitchitmoviepodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/pitchitmoviepodcast Twitter: twitter.com/pitchitmoviepod Subscribe and Download on iTunes: goo.gl/cKStzC Subscribe and Download on Google Play: goo.gl/eZHLJp Subscribe and Download on Stitcher: goo.gl/jAecf5

There's a certain feeling that comes to mind when someone mentions the name, Jim Henson. For me it's comforting, nostalgic, and familiar. I'm guessing many of you have those same feelings. Nowadays The Jim Henson Company is creating a legacy that our kids will look back on with the same fondness. I sat down with Halle Stanford, the Executive Vice President of Children's Entertainment for The Jim Henson Company for some insights on how they plan to do that. As I was sitting in her office I couldn't help but notice how everything on the Henson lot created those same feelings I had about the shows. Halle told me that was also part of the Henson legacy and explained why the history on the studio lot is so important. She also shared how she rose to such a prominent position in children's television and how hands-on she is in the development of new shows. The Henson Company actually sold the rights to The Muppets and Sesame Street several years ago. With their 2 biggest properties gone, they found themselves in an exciting position: creating brand new shows that kids would love just as much as the classics. A tall order but from what I can tell, Halle was instrumental in making this happen. She leads the Company's development and production of all preschool and children’s programming for television, home entertainment and digital media in animated and live-action formats. A nine-time Emmy-nominated children’s television producer, she currently serves as an executive producer on the award-winning series Sid the Science Kid and Dinosaur Train, which currently air daily on PBS KIDS® in the U.S. and in multiple markets around the world, as well as Doozers, a CG-animated preschool series inspired by the wildly popular characters from the classic Henson series Fraggle Rock which debuted as the first Hulu Original for kids in 2014 and currently airs on Sprout. She also talks about the new show she's developed called Dot, based on Randi Zuckerberg's popular book. It's currently also airing on Sprout. And as if that's not enough, she's currently in production on the groundbreaking marine biology series Splash and Bubbles for PBS KIDS® and the Netflix Original preschool show Julie’s Greenroom starring award-winning actress Julie Andrews. She is also developing an untitled children’s series based on children’s books from Al Yankovic. Stanford co-authored a book series, "Jim Henson’s Enchanted Sisters," a collection of fantastical comedy-adventure stories for girls published by Bloomsbury and currently in series development with Cyber Group Studios. I had to admit to her that with all these amazing shows to choose from, my favorite has always been Fraggle Rock. It's probably because the lead girl was named "Red" and that was my nickname growing up. Isn't it funny what kids relate to in shows? I think that's why it's so important to have a wide variety of characters, and stories to expose them to because you never know what they'll connect with. And if connecting with kids is the goal, I have no doubt Halle and The Jim Henson Company will continue this legacy well into the future. To find out more information about TJHC shows and follow them on social media, visit www.henson.com. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood  

Interview:    Lisa Henson, the daughter of Jim Henson, joins us this month to tell us all about her father.  Lisa is also the current CEO of The Henson Company!      We would like to thank our Patreon supporters for this month:       Jared Tolbert           Visit our Patreon page and get some rewards for donating each month: PATREON "Like" the Saturday Morning Podcast Network on Facebook: HERE Don't forget to donate to help keep us going - even if it's a dollar: DONATE Please rate us on iTunes: iTunes Visit our website: www.SaturdayMorningRewind.com Follow us on Twitter: @SaturdayRewind Follow us on Facebook: Facebook

The Muppets have made some powerful enemies. Well, maybe not "powerful," per se. But security guard Buck Friendly, wanna-be criminal Frankie Banklin, disillusioned marketing assistant Courtney Date and experienced robber Snuffleupagus Philms have a plan. Well, not a "plan," per se. But someone needs to find out what the Henson Company is hiding in that underground lab, and this might just be the crew to do it!

Juliet Blake joins Bryan Kramer for the very first episode of the BK Show, deconstructing human behavior to find tactics and tools to create peak performance. Juliet started out as the President of the Henson Company, overseeing the Muppets Franchise as well as all television programming. Today, she serves as the Curator of Special Projects for the Ted Talk Conference and she's also the producer of her own television and film projects including, “The Hundred Foot Journey”. At Ted, Juliet helps people tell their stories in an authentic and affecting way. She trains Ted speakers to eliminate any “business-y” impulses in order to focus on drawing out their authenticity. She impresses the importance of really digging deep to find the main thrust of the story you're telling, encouraging speakers to take the necessary time to truly identify the heart of the matter. As a visionary and mentor, Juliet shares her advice on identifying authentic stories, finding your path, being the only woman in the room, and never ever giving up. In This Episode: The important difference between speaking and giving a speech The importance of both finding mentors and mentoring others Inspiration drawn from Ted Talks Identifying a story with value The transformation of storytelling over the years Juliet's biggest piece of advice The experience of being the only woman in the room What should really be taught in schools today Why Juliet doesn't plan for the future The most important qualities for successful business people

This week we chat with Animatronics Supervisor at the Jim Henson Creature Workshop John Criswell.If you've watched the Creature Shop Challenge then you've seen him trying to teach the contestants how to make eyes work in his bad ass leather apron.  John had been with the Henson Company since the early 90's and I can guarantee that you have seen his work.