Jim Henson Company Honors Founder Jim Henson’s 85th Birthday

This September, fans around the world, and across social media, will honor the 85^th birthday of innovative and inspiring puppeteer, director, and producer Jim Henson (b.9/24/1936). Founded by Jim and Jane Henson in 1955, The Jim Henson Company, continuing its legacy with projects like The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Dinosaur Train, Word Party, and the upcoming Fraggle Rock reboot, is sharing lots of ways to celebrate through partnerships and social media (#JimHensonBirthday).

• NOOK by Barnes & Noble Features an eBook for Everyone

Barnes & Noble is offering a wide collection of eBooks like Jim Henson’s classic Fraggle Rock, as well as contemporary titles including Dinosaur Train, Word Party, Sid the Science Kid, and many more through its Free NOOK Reading Apps (iOS and Android) and NOOK Tablets. Preorder now and save with special limited-time only pricing. Visit here to start exploring.

• Sony and Fathom Events Welcome Fans to Labyrinth

Sony has released a new 4K Ultra HD limited edition of Jim Henson’s fantasy classic Labyrinth, featuring extras including audition footage for the role of Sarah, and never before seen deleted & alternate scenes. Fathom Events is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film and Henson’s birthday with in-theater screenings on September 12, 13 and 15th. Get your tickets here. Order your collectible 4K Ultra HD here.

• Fraggle Rock partners with Waze

Your commute in Outer Space is an amazing adventure when Red is your co-pilot on Waze! Silly Creatures will be able to customize their vehicles to look like Doozer trucks and hear Red Fraggle give directions during their journey. Download Waze to activate the experience on September 14^th.

• Kanopy Invites Fans to Explore Jim’s Early Works

Kanopy, the company dedicated to providing access to high-quality films that inspire, entertain, and educate, features Jim Henson’s Oscar-nominated short film “Timepiece” as well as the popular behind-the-scenes special “Henson’s Place” along with the more recent fantasy MirrorMask and several preschool titles, including Pajanimals, Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and The Animal Show with Stinky and Jake. Learn more here.

• Insight Editions Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Book of Fraggle Rock

Insight Editions is releasing the long-awaited book Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History with lots of exclusive images and stories from the original series, and a foreword from uber-fan Neil Patrick Harris. (Available for pre-order now; in stores on September 28.)

• Jim Henson’s UK Home Honored with “Blue Plaque”

In London, English Heritage bestowed one of its iconic blue plaques – which link people of the past with buildings of the present – on Jim Henson’s UK home on September 7th. Learn more here.

• The Holidays Are Here with Emmet Otter at NYC’s New Victory Theater

The live stage musical Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, based on Jim Henson’s beloved holiday special, will have its New York City premiere at the New Victory Theater from December 10 – January 2. Tickets go on sale September 29th. Visit https://newvictory.org/ for info.

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