The Dark Crystal

Virtual Duo Babka and Nushi Honor Game Developers Worldwide at GDC

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

GDC 2023 is finally in full swing, and a mysterious Oscars-style red carpet and stage are piquing the interest of global game developers.

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  • GDC 2023 is finally in full swing, and a mysterious Oscars-style red carpet and stage are piquing the interest of global game developers.
  • Located in the prime location of the Moscone South lobby at GDC 2023, the stage is hosted by virtual influencer Babka .
  • “Game developers are celebrities in the future, so much so that Nushi and I traveled back in time just to meet some of our favorites, which isn’t easy!” said time-traveling gamer grandma and virtual influencer Babka.
  • users can catch up with the latest events from the show floor by following Babka (@yo_babka) on Twitter and Instagram and Nushi the cat (@yo_nushi) on Twitter and Instagram accounts.

The Jim Henson Company, Weta Workshop, and Quidd Partner to Celebrate The Dark Crystal's 40th Anniversary with Digital Collectibles

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.

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  • This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.
  • The Dark Crystal x Wētā: Masterpieces features stunningly-detailed 3D renditions of fan-favorite characters, carefully crafted by the artists at Wētā Workshop, ensuring each digital collectible is of the highest quality.
  • "We are excited to be partnering with Wētā Workshop and The Jim Henson Company on this exciting, first-of-its-kind collection," said Michael Bramlage, CEO of Quidd.
  • We are really pleased to be teaming up with The Jim Henson Company and Quidd to work on this drop of premium digital collectibles and think The Dark Crystal fans will love these new creations.

JIM HENSON'S FAMILY HUB ON YOUTUBE LAUNCHES FULL EPISODES OF BELOVED PUPPET SERIES "PAJANIMALS" TO HELP PRESCHOOLERS WITH CHANGING SLEEP ROUTINES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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Friday, December 9, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Jim Henson's Family Hub on YouTube has launched a 24/7 live stream dedicated exclusively to full episodes of Pajanimals, the beloved preschool puppet series that models for kids (and their parents) how to transition peacefully through their daily schedules, with a special emphasis on bedtime. The kids safe YouTube channel also showcases popular and iconic titles from The Jim Henson Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, and more.

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  • The kids safe YouTube channel also showcases popular and iconic titles from The Jim Henson Company's beloved catalog includingFraggle Rock,Sid the Science Kid, Word Party,Dinosaur Train,and more.
  • Pajanimals, created with guidance from sleep experts, provides multiple fun and relatable adventures, a perfect resource for parents and caregivers trying to keep their children's sleep habits on track.
  • Parents can also visit Jim Henson's Family Hub online for more ideas from the Pajanimals team.
  • The Company produced Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchiofor Netflix and is currently in production on the feature film The Portable Door.

ENTERTAINMENT IS A HIGHLIGHT OF THE HIGHLIFESTYLE SHOW AT BOXBORO REGENCY HOTEL OCTOBER 7-9

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Monday, September 26, 2022

He will be signing autographs and offering photo ops (both for a fee) Saturday and Sunday.

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  • He will be signing autographs and offering photo ops (both for a fee) Saturday and Sunday.
  • A Viper Vaudeville makes its New England debut at The HighLifeStyle Show on Friday October 7 at 8pm.
  • The HighLifeStyleShow, October 7-9, 2022, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center off Route 495 near Route 2.
  • Tickets which range from $45 (general admission day pass) to $750 (VIP for 2 including 3 nights hotel) are available at https://highlifestyleshow.com .

The Jim Henson Company partners with Boss Fight Studio on New Action Figures from the World of Fraggle Rock!

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Saturday, September 24, 2022

NORWOOD, Mass., Sept. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boss Fight Studio, creator of fan favorite action figures and toys, has partnered with The Jim Henson Company to make action figures from the world of Fraggle Rock.

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  • NORWOOD, Mass., Sept. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boss Fight Studio, creator of fan favorite action figures and toys, has partnered with The Jim Henson Company to make action figures from the world of Fraggle Rock.
  • The new agreement, brokered by FanGirl Consulting, is the latest in a diverse lineup of pop culture collectibles from Boss Fight Studio.
  • The characters, the comedy, the songs and the social messages are timeless, says Andrew Franks, Partner and Art Director at Boss Fight Studio.
  • Boss Fight Studio is known for their exquisitely detailed and highly collectible toys, so they are the perfect partners to realize the beloved characters from the world of Fraggle Rock as action figures!

CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVISM TAKE CENTER STAGE IN TWO NEW KIDS' PROJECTS FROM THE JIM HENSON COMPANY

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Monday, July 18, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company has announced two new projects in development to focus on citizenship and activism. Citizen Squad, a witty live-action musical special, explores how kids accept the call to action of citizenship to solve real-world problems through a twisty, nonsensical adventure that yields loads of humor. The unscripted live-action series History Remix starring a mischief-making puppet host, celebrates figures who have had an impact on the world we live in as seen from the often-hilarious kid point of view.

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  • "Citizenship and civics teach kids to care about themselves, one another, the environment, and their community.
  • The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.
  • The Company is currently in production on Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchiofor Netflix and the feature film The Portable Door.
  • With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and post-production facilities.

THE JIM HENSON COMPANY AND A KIDS COMPANY ABOUT PARTNER TO DEVELOP "A KIDS SHOW ABOUT," A NEW MIXED-MEDIA KIDS SERIES ADDRESSING TODAY'S TOUGHEST TOPICS

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, producer of the recent critically-acclaimed series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and Harriet the Spy, has partnered with A Kids Company About, the Portland, OR-based media company built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, empowering, and important conversations, to develop A Kids Show About. The new mixed-media series, targeting families and kids 6-11, is based on the bestselling and award-winning book series "A Kids Book About" and will feature live-action segments, animation, and puppetry vignettes to teach kids and families how to have conversations around the tough and relevant topics facing children today.

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  • "Kids' television is all about iconography; memorable characters who bring joy and warmth to the story and watching experience.
  • And some of the most iconic, timeless characters in kids' television came from The Jim Henson Company," said Jelani Memory, CEO and founder of A Kids Company About.
  • A Kids Show About will be produced by The Jim Henson Company, with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford executive producing.
  • is a new kind of kids media company that works to empower a generation of kids through diverse storytelling.

KOURTNEY DAY RETURNS TO JIM HENSON'S CREATURE SHOP AS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Executive Kourtney Day has returned to Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Senior Director of New Business.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Executive Kourtney Day has returned to Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Senior Director of New Business.
  • Day will spearhead business development for Jim Henson's Creature Shop, continuing to identify partners in the film, television, live events, themed entertainment, advertising, and AR/VR spaces.
  • "My mission is to identify potential partners who can benefit from the groundbreaking innovations that the artists and engineers of Jim Henson's Creature Shop are making in both practical creature effects and digital puppetry," said Day.
  • Day previously worked at Jim Henson's Creature Shop as Manager of Business Development before serving at Lionsgate as Manager of Global Live and Location Based Experience and then Solomon Group as Business Development Manager, Themed Entertainment.

The Jim Henson Company Partners With Quidd to Release the Dark Crystal NFTs

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Quidd, founded in 2016, is the first marketplace built for buying and selling limited-edition, individually serialized digital collectibles and NFTs.

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  • Quidd, founded in 2016, is the first marketplace built for buying and selling limited-edition, individually serialized digital collectibles and NFTs.
  • With its unique mintables technology and easy-to-use platform, Quidd brings accessible digital and NFT collecting to mass audiences, regardless of their crypto experience.
  • These new collections will bring The Dark Crystal universe and characters to life in digital and blockchain collectibles.
  • "It's incredible to be able to build collections around a movie as impactful and deeply rooted in its lore as The Dark Crystal," said Sam Barberie, VP of Content at Quidd.

JIM HENSON'S FAMILY HUB LAUNCHES KIDS SAFE CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE

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Friday, June 3, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Henson's Family Hub, The Jim Henson Company's online community for celebrating, supporting and connecting all kinds of families, has launched a new YouTube channel featuring full episodes, fun clips, weekly updates, and more. This kids safe channel (/HensonFamilyHub) showcases popular and iconic titles from the Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, Pajanimals, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Henson's Family Hub, The Jim Henson Company's online community for celebrating, supporting and connecting all kinds of families, has launched a new YouTube channel featuring full episodes, fun clips, weekly updates, and more.
  • This kids safe channel (/HensonFamilyHub) showcases popular and iconic titles from the Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, Pajanimals, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.
  • "Jim Henson's Family Hub on YouTube provides the perfect place online for kids of all ages to enjoy the high-quality entertainment that has become synonymous with The Jim Henson Company," said Kerry Novick, Vice President of Global Distribution.
  • The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.