| 单词 | Henson |
| 例句 | Big Time Henson stood on the stoop in front of 171 West 145th Street and thought about what he had to do. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Already Mr. Henson had called about our late house payment on the first mortgage. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Sesame Street is best known for the creative geniuses it attracted, people like Jim Henson and Joe Raposo and Frank Oz, who intuitively grasped what it takes to get through to children. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, anyway, we went in to look at those books. We each of us had a page. It wasn’t good. Mr. Henson said that we was still in debt to Master Lester.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Henson and his coworkers created puppets who could walk and talk with the adults of the show and could live alongside them on the street. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I have to admit, Henson was right. Leaving was the easy part. It was a good thing we didn’t know how hard life was ahead of us.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I still remember when we gave Mr. Henson our last payment. We watched him write ‘zero balance.’” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of the appeal of Jim Henson and the Muppets to the show’s creators, in fact, was that in the 1960s Henson had been running a highly successful advertising shop. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Actress Taraji P. Henson had her security guard finish for her. Celebs Will Say Anything if You Blast Them With Hot Sauce 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z He was 19 and auditioned for Jane Henson, Henson’s wife, at an airport in Atlanta right before she was catching a flight. Kermit the Frog Performer and Disney Spar Over an Ugly ‘Muppet’ Firing 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z But he said of Ms. Henson and Mr. Howard: “They’re actors. And who knows whether or not they’ll get bored with it? I pray they don’t.” The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z We fall in behind Rockwell and quickly find ourselves in a convoy, because it turns out he is pulling Taraji P. Henson through this thicket of bodies. Is it hot in here or is it just shirtless Jason Momoa? Scenes from the Vanity Fair Oscar party. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Eventually though, Henson grew out of contention for the ballet world. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z What Men Want is important, too, in exploiting Henson’s underused knack for slapstick, pratfalls and mania. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z There are video clips showing early incarnations of Kermit, as well as samples of the work Henson did while in college, and the commercial work he did after that. Exhibit in NYC explores the man behind the Muppets 2011-07-13T18:18:08Z After Henson died, in 1990, the brand languished for years under various owners, and its reëmergence has been a welcome consequence of our current mania for rebooting. Dirty Sexy Muppets 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z In the drama category, that includes Mr. Chandler, a previous winner for “Friday Night Lights,” in “Bloodline,” as well as Ms. Davis in “How to Get Away With Murder” and Ms. Henson in “Empire.” Emmy Awards 2015: ‘Game of Thrones’ and HBO Lead Nominations 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z She wonders what Matthew Henson, a “Negro explorer” who travelled to the North Pole, in 1909, saw in the ice. The Mysterious Darknesses of Lorna Simpson’s Paintings 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Brian Henson, chairmen of the company and another of Henson’s children added that Whitmire would, “send emails and letters attacking everyone, attacking the writing and attacking the director.” The Kermit firing is the soap opera summer needed, and the nightmare we all fear 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z The screenings are part of Jim Henson’s World, a series that’s a prelude to the permanent gallery devoted to Henson that the museum plans to open next year. Spare Times for Children for Feb. 14-20 2014-02-14T00:09:30Z Plus, he admits that working with Henson raises his own acting game. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Looking back, however, what Henson sees is “a loving mother who nurtured me and painted a world of security”. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z “This is really in the spirit of Jim Henson.” Spare Times for Children for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Henson, who died at her home in Connecticut, was an "integral creative and business partner" in the Muppets, the Jim Henson Company, owned by the Hensons' five children, said in a statement. The Muppets' puppet designer Jane Henson dies 2013-04-02T23:48:12Z Henson, as the gay kid with the intense George Michael crush and the Oscar Wilde-caliber sense of irony, comes close to walking away with the whole show. Review | ‘Mean Girls’ fans: Tina Fey’s musical is a singing, dancing revenge party, and it’s funny 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z A surreal, nonlinear film depicting its harried protagonist in places including the hospital, the street and the jungle, it was, Henson said, “the story of Everyman, frustrated by the typical tasks of a typical day.” And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Her Children’s Television Workshop brought together educators and entertainers, including a puppeteer named Jim Henson and the director Jon Stone, an idealist attracted to Cooney’s idea of closing the literacy gap for inner-city Black children. ‘Sesame Street’ Was Always Political 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Without a concerted effort to prioritize Black mental health and reverse the downward trends in mental health in the Black community, Henson says the future of a generation of Black children is at stake. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson will host the 2020 American Music awards in Los Angeles, honoring artists of all genres based on their streaming numbers, album and digital song sales, radio airplay and social media activity. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Big Sky’ and ‘Between the World and Me’ 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z "More than anything, I think it shows the genius of Jim Henson." Henson donates original Kermit to Smithsonian 2010-08-25T17:32:00Z Sesame Street’s creators were guided by a mission to give under-served preschoolers an academic equal footing, and the involvement of puppeteer Jim Henson ensured it would be an instant hit. Sesame Street receives Kennedy Center Honors to rare bipartisan cheer 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z “He liked to say, ‘unlike anything ever done before,’ ” Cheryl Henson said. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Special closing programs include, on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., a singalong screening of “The Muppet Movie” with Heather Henson, Henson’s daughter, and costumed Muppet characters. Spare Times: For Children, for March 2-8 2012-03-01T22:36:11Z On Tuesday, the glamorous, fame-seeking pig secured her place in history when she and some of puppeteer Jim Henson's other creations were donated to the Smithsonian Institution. Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian 2013-09-24T21:19:32Z As the horror world's Jim Henson, the prolific special effects expert has been responsible for the Crypt Keeper, Chucky of the "Child's Play" films, and various versions of Freddy Krueger's make-up. 12 spine-tingling facts about "Tales From the Crypt" 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Ms. Henson had a demand of her own: Though Mr. Daniels already had a specific actor in mind to play Lucious — he declined to say whom — she wanted Mr. Howard, her “Hustle & Flow” co-star. The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z On Saturday the Museum of the Moving Image will honor him at its Fall Family Day, a prelude to a Henson gallery it plans to open this winter. Spare Times for Children for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Jack, voiced by the great Brian Henson, is an awkward stick figure with, as expected, a jack-o-lantern for a head who was brought to existence thanks to the evil Princess Mombi's Powder of Life. Struggling with long COVID? You may find yourself in "Return to Oz" 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z But if I didn't agree with Foggy Nelson, I at least sympathized with him here, thanks in no small part to an excellent showing from Elden Henson in "Nelson v. Murdock." 'Daredevil' Episode 10 review: 'Nelson v. Murdock' a revealing showdown 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z When the script for Empire first came to her attention, Henson didn’t immediately see its potential. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z A joint project of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Percy was let out to celebrate next week’s opening of the zoo’s new Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. Quills and thrills as prodigious porcupine puppet unveiled 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z As Henson’s biographer recounts, when asked if the show would interfere with other performing engagements, Kermit joked, “We’ll do anything for money.” Remember When the Muppets Were Subversive? 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z On her way to the stage Viola hugged fellow nominee Taraji P Henson, in an achingly beautiful embrace, and started her speech with a quote from Harriet Tubman. Viola Davis made Emmys history and spoke truth to power in her speech 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Henson: Yeah, and I think I bit the bullet in the ninth episode. From bingeing to unpleasant characters to Sharpie fumes, dramatic actors tell all 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z “He played brinkmanship very aggressively in contract negotiations,” said Lisa Henson, president of the Jim Henson Company, and Jim Henson’s daughter, in a telephone interview. Kermit the Frog Performer and Disney Spar Over an Ugly ‘Muppet’ Firing 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z The puppets were first created by Jim Henson in the 1950s, before achieving worldwide fame on TV in the 1970s. Muppets to hit big screen again in 1960s-style caper 2013-01-31T00:10:51Z The role of Ms. Johnson is a meaty one, as well as a departure, for Ms. Henson, who is coming off the most dazzling year of her career. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Henson was nominated for best supporting actress last year for her role in ''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.'' Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood Needs More Minorities 2010-09-17T18:39:00Z Henson says she was just making an observation and did not back Kelly. Henson and Badu say comments on R. Kelly misrepresented 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z He and Hermann were not personally with Henson in the recording booth because of the coronavirus pandemic, but both agreed she did a stellar job. Taraji P. Henson tells New Jack Swing backstory in podcast 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “Age of Resistance” drops on Netflix Friday, and it comes to us in an era where puppets appear in all kinds of films, thanks to Henson's legacy. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance": A seductive fantasy very relevant to our reality 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, the building, which also has a gray-water system, delivers a “super luxurious lifestyle” while being “environmental without being weird,” Mr. Henson said. Comforts, but Few Creatures (Unless You Count the Dog) 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z In it, Maria Rosa Henson tells the story of her life in the Philippines and her internment as a comfort woman. A guide to the literature of Japan’s “comfort women”: Comfort station survivors tell their stories 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z “He’s dancing all over the house!” his mother, Paige Henson, implored the head of the dance studio. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z These days, Church, still only 24 years old, lives in her native Cardiff, with her rugby-player boyfriend Gavin Henson and their two children: Ruby, two, and Dexter, 10 months. 'I've just gotta sing' 2010-03-24T07:00:00Z "Empire," a soap opera set in the hip-hop world that turned into a major hit for Fox, had to settle for just three nominations, including Henson's scene-stealing turn as archvillain Cookie. Emmys 2015: 'Empire,' 'Transparent' nods signal new age of TV diversity 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z And visitors can trace Henson’s career from his 1950s Washington television puppet series “Sam and Friends” to the making of films like “The Muppet Movie” and “Labyrinth.” ArtsBeat: Celebrational, Muppetational Jim Henson Show Coming to Museum of Moving Image 2011-04-21T18:53:32Z Johnson was one of the pioneering black women featured in the book and film “Hidden Figures,” in which she was played by Taraji P. Henson. Katherine Johnson, at age 100, is telling her life story 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Henson has called it a “wild” crime thriller. The Happytime Murders: Melissa McCarthy snorts cocaine with puppets in Henson comedy trailer 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Henson studied drama at Howard and has appeared in productions of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” and “Above the Fold,” among others. ‘Annie Live!’: Coming Soon to Your Living Room 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z The leader of Harrow council, Graham Henson, said he was glad that in prosecuting Rebelo, his officers had protected other potential victims. ‘Knowing it could kill you isn’t a deterrent’: the deadly trade in diet pills 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Cookie Lyon is a singular performance and Taraji P Henson deserves a ton of credit for bringing that character to life. Who will win Emmys on Sunday? Our critics discuss – part two 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z “I think he would enjoy it and say, ‘You went over the line in a couple of places,’” Brian Henson said. Made of Blue Felt and Working Blue, Too: Dirty Puppets on the Big Screen 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Mesmerized since childhood, she worked on “Plaza Sésamo,” the Mexican version of the show, and was recruited by Henson and crew to help create Rosita. How ‘Sesame Street’ Started a Musical Revolution 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z “To me, the music is the heart and the soul of this piece,” Henson said. Remember Emmet Otter and His Jug Band? They’re Back, and Onstage. 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Better still, its writers add several societal branches and geographic locales onto Henson’s relatively simple narrative, and the result is extraordinary. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance": A seductive fantasy very relevant to our reality 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Baby, it’s cold outside — somewhere — but not when Taraji P. Henson heats up the stage, or bread is in the oven on “The Great American Baking Show.” What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Taraji’s White Hot Holidays’ and ‘SuperMansion: War on Christmas’ 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z “It really shows that the Muppets didn’t just come out of nowhere,” Cheryl Henson, a daughter of Henson and president of the Jim Henson Foundation, said in a telephone interview. ArtsBeat: Celebrational, Muppetational Jim Henson Show Coming to Museum of Moving Image 2011-04-21T18:53:32Z Henson was nominated for best supporting actress last year for her role in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood needs more minorities 2010-09-17T18:24:00Z “If I give up on my dreams,” Henson says, “what am I teaching him?” Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z With that, the exes begin to circle each other, Lyon vs. lioness, and Henson signals with immediate fierceness that this Cookie will not so easily crumble. Review: A Swaggering Empire Remixes the Primetime Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z His children are in the custody of three corporate parents: the Fraggles and “Dark Crystal” gelflings belong to the Jim Henson Co., Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Henson has been sure to check out each of the live musicals but missed the last one and hated to be out of the conversation the next day. NBC hopes the sun will come out as it mounts ‘Annie Live!’ 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Now, she must be someone, this creature of such luminous skin and impressive spanking privileges with a veteran Oscar nominee, who is now helping to reattach the clasp holding Henson’s neckline together. Is it hot in here or is it just shirtless Jason Momoa? Scenes from the Vanity Fair Oscar party. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z The lockout made Mr. Henson something of a lightning rod, and even after it ended he continued to be viewed with suspicion by supporters of the musicians, who were eager for Mr. Vanska’s return. President of Minnesota Orchestra to Resign 2014-03-21T01:48:27Z Her father, on the other hand, who was by this time a born-again Christian, was someone Henson strove to excuse. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z It’s a testament to Jim Henson and Frank Oz that the Muppets sensibility has been so tricky to get right without them. Dirty Sexy Muppets 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z The fabulous Taraji P. Henson got a lead actress nod for her role as Cookie Lyon, but the show was surprisingly omitted from the best drama category. Gina Rodriguez snubbed, Tatiana Maslany finally in: The disappointments and delights of the 2015 Emmy nominations 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Times TV critic Robert Lloyd loved loved loved Henson in the first episode of "Empire." In Taraji P. Henson's world, people of all races love and hurt the same 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Henson's character Ali, who is a sports agent, has an assistant who is gay and gets a love interest storyline in the film. Taraji P. Henson in "What Men Want": Don't call it a remake of a Mel Gibson movie 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z Ms. Henson said, “He tried it, with those green eyes.” The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Although Henson stopped working as a puppeteer to raise her children in the early 1960s, she was still responsible for recruiting top talent and performing on occasion on the children's show "Sesame Street." Muppets matriarch Jane Nebel Henson dies at age 78 2013-04-02T23:50:24Z He was also among the first puppeteers to synchronize his voice with his hand movements, said Cheryl Henson, president of the Jim Henson Foundation and one of his five children. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Viewers may pay a lot of attention to what Taraji P. Henson wears as Cookie on Fox's "Empire," but guess who doesn't? Tim Curry on new 'Rocky Horror,' Cookie on 'Empire' fashion 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z The new series will delve into the past of Cookie, the flamboyant matriarch played by Taraji P. Henson. Lee Daniels: 'Empire' Spinoff Coming 'Without Question' 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Nearly every awards prognosticator, including our own Glenn Whipp, considers Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson a lock in the field. Emmys 2015: Will African American women dominate actress in a drama competition? 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z By Mr. Henson’s design, the witty and weird Muppets are supposed to live in the real world, steadfastly believing that they are alive. On ‘The Muppets,’ Miss Piggy Has a Talk Show and a Chatty Staff 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Henson, who died in 1990 at age 53, “didn’t get that chance, but I will be,” Spinney said. Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Later this month, Ms. Henson begins production on the movie “Proud Mary,” in which she plays an assassin who discovers a maternal instinct. Taraji P. Henson: Talking Cookie, and the Impact of ‘Hidden Figures’ 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Henson did not put blades in the hands of his two heroes, however, and when you see the Gelfling engage in hand-to-hand combat in “Age of Resistance,” you’ll understand why. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance": A seductive fantasy very relevant to our reality 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z In the hotel suite, Mr. Howard, Ms. Henson and Mr. Daniels teased and taunted one another about their shared history. The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Henson brings strength, radiance, precision, and presence to the gags and playful situations and to the drama, however mild it is; she lends the movie’s artifices a surprising illusion of substance. Review: Taraji P. Henson Redeems “What Men Want” 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z But then he had never heard of Jim Henson, the puppeteer, and he had never seen a Muppet. Bob McGrath, Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The character immediately became an icon, and Henson even earned an Emmy nomination for the role. The Top 11 Moments for Women in Pop Culture in 2015 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z And everyone owes a debt of gratitude to one man for bringing them to life: Jim Henson. London honors Muppets creator Jim Henson with blue plaque 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z PBS has packaged Part 2 with an episode of “In Their Own Words” about another major entertainment figure, Jim Henson, who in many ways did for puppetry what Walt Disney did for animation. Review: PBS’s ‘Walt Disney’ Explores a Complex Legacy 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z A notable exception was Taraji P Henson, winner of the Golden Globe for best actress in a television drama. Golden Globes 2016: The Revenant wins top prizes as Gervais skewers the stars 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Along with this survey of eclectically decorated residences, Henson offers personal styling tips for achieving an offbeat and contemporary space. A Colorful Guide to Bohemian-Chic Decorating 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z It’s her best role to date, but the thing is, Henson has more up her sleeve. Crush of the week: Taraji P Henson 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z The museum introduced the traveling exhibition “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World” in 2011, and in 2017 acquired a collection from the puppeteer’s family for “The Jim Henson Exhibition.” Executive Director of Museum of the Moving Image Exits After 12 Years 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z It utilises Muppet characters created by Jim Henson, though he did not instigate the show. Sesame Street to follow Muppets with new film adaptation 2012-06-20T12:01:53Z The app received endorsements from a handful of content creators such as Jim Henson Co. as well as advocacy groups such as Common Sense Media and the Family Online Safety Institute. Consumer Watchdog: Parents 'can't trust Google' with YouTube Kids app 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z There are light sabers in the film that remind me of “Star Wars,” and Grumbles that are designed by Jim Henson’s company. How do you explain death to a kid? Mark Webber on fantasy and reality in "The Place of No Words" 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z Growing up, “we always owned workshops and those places are where you would find all the creatures and that feeling. But home was always home,” Mr. Henson said. Comforts, but Few Creatures (Unless You Count the Dog) 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z The fact that the Australian censorship body eventually stated that Henson’s censored work was "not sexualised to any degree" must have been of small comfort the artist. Censorship is stifling Australia's artistic freedom of expression 2013-06-13T23:39:31Z Henson and his team also created the beloved children’s characters on “Sesame Street,” beginning in 1969. Remember When the Muppets Were Subversive? 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z An interactive musical by Joe Purdy, it includes puppets created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and sensory effects that permeate the theater. Spare Times for Children for April 4-10 2014-04-03T22:56:28Z Mr. Henson said, “I will continue to collaborate with colleagues in whatever way best serves the organization in the months ahead.” A Conductor, Rehired, Now Must Rebuild 2014-04-27T21:58:45Z Supported by his mother in his desire to perform from an early age, Henson enrolled in dance classes in Macon when he was 3. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z In a playful tribute, Kermit the Frog told BBC radio that his “great friend” Jim Henson fully deserved to be the latest person commemorated. London honors Muppets creator Jim Henson with blue plaque 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Henson plays Katherine Johnson, a math savant who calculated rocket trajectories for, among other spaceflights, the Apollo trips to the moon. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Who better to open a Jim Henson retrospective than one of his most iconic creations, Kermit the Frog? Stroll down Sesame Street at MoPOP’s new Jim Henson exhibition 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z “The dressing pretty much took over the ranch,” said Mr. Henson, who spent hours as a child filling seasoning packets. Ranch Nation 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Henson revealed this when he leapt up to turn the wheel of a heavy metal gear-and-chain contraption at the side of the west window. Comforts, but Few Creatures (Unless You Count the Dog) 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z To say that Lee Daniels and Taraji P. Henson didn't see eye to eye when they first met about seven years ago would be putting it mildly. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z In 1830, Henson fled with his wife and young children, endured hunger and exhaustion on the Underground Railroad and finally made it to Dresden. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z In a few months, Henson, an Oscar nominee, will play her on-screen. The nearly forgotten story of the black women who helped land a man on the moon 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Henson's ranch dressing, packaged in mayonnaise jars, soon became popular souvenirs for guests. The story of ranch, the "Cool American" condiment that has divided a nation (and taken over Etsy) 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z The Jim Henson Company is preparing to adapt the children's books Frog and Toad for the multiplexes, . Jim Henson Company to bring Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad to the big screen 2012-06-11T15:06:49Z In the fifties, Henson’s Muppet prototypes shilled for Wilkins instant coffee. Remember When the Muppets Were Subversive? 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z In the aftermath of the Henson debacle, extensive new guidelines were drafted by the Australia Council concerning the depiction of children in art, many of which are largely impracticable. Censorship is stifling Australia's artistic freedom of expression 2013-06-13T23:39:31Z But, silent or not, Henson was persuaded, and Moreno would appear on “Sesame Street,” where she sang “There’s a Hole in the Bucket.” “I Can’t Stop Laughing”: Rita Moreno Remembers Singing with Animal 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Although Henson stopped working as a puppeteer to raise her children in the early 1960s, she was still responsible for recruiting top talent and performing occasionally on the children's show Sesame Street. The Muppets' puppet designer Jane Henson dies 2013-04-02T23:48:12Z As the producer Lisa Henson put it, “They do things that other puppet builders do not have the patience or the expertise to do.” For ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ a Star Built From Tiny Gears and 3-D Printing 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Henson the subversive advertising genius is just one of the lesser-known identities the exhibition reveals. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z But thanks to Ms. Henson, there was more to Cookie to than just diva panache and ex-wife attitude. TV Review: 'Empire' Ends Its First Season With a Fervid Finale 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z "First of all, we're both very competitive," Henson said in a recent interview. Cookie & Lucious: How Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard built an 'Empire' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z “I think the love and the imagination and the innocence are so delightful,” Ms. Henson said. Spare Times: For Children, for Nov. 11 ? 17 2011-11-10T23:39:11Z “Our children are bearing the burden,” says Henson. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Henson channels something guttural and this spectacle becomes an actual protest. Empire: season two, episode one – The Devils Are Here 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to talk more openly about mental health. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z As the camera slowly moves in on Ms. Henson on the couch, Melinda tells us about the man who ruined her life. Review: In ‘Acrimony,’ Taraji P. Henson Endures Marriage and Script Woes 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z An initial teaser trailer reminds viewers that for Henson, the original film was “the hardest thing” he’s ever worked on. Netflix announces prequel series to Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z Henson points out that comedy was her original calling; it’s what she first came out to Los Angeles to do. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Developed by the BBC with the Jim Henson Company, the US producer responsible for the Muppets, plans for the Saturday teatime family show emerged earlier this year. Danny Baker to write Muppets-style show for BBC1 2012-06-18T13:24:49Z But Henson dismissed that before heaping praise on the women around her and the crew who helped make the movie a reality. The ‘Hidden Figures’ stars on how working at NASA in the 1960s is a little like Hollywood 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Members of the Henson family said they supported the dismissal as well. Kermit the Frog Performer and Disney Spar Over an Ugly ‘Muppet’ Firing 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z There was also — during this period, Jim Henson was going to be part of it. Stephen Sondheim, Rob Marshall and Meryl Streep on 'Into the Woods' 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z But Henson often adapted early rejected concepts into later successful ones. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Henson is as buoyant about her background as she is about everything else, even though, at a glance, her early years look riven by deprivation. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Henson is plainly a shy figure, so it's little surprise that our interview isn't conducted in person but by email – sometimes answering the questions I send with tactful one liners, sometimes with page-long essays. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z Henson’s face is a marvel: impossibly high eyebrows, eyes that narrow like a sleepy snake’s and the cutest, jutting chin. Crush of the week: Taraji P Henson 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Today, Henson is in a New York hotel room, shimmering with exhaustion and the thrill, after years of playing second and third fiddle in movies, of assuming a starring role. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Consider this 1982 fantasy, which unfolds in ancient times on a distant planet that owes its existence not to the Big Bang, but to the genius of Jim Henson. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z "It took a while, but at some point you didn't even realize you were outside until the play slowed down," Henson said. Obama watches Tar Heels beat Spartans 67-55 2011-11-12T04:32:00Z Henson is not a pushover on this subject, but she has a nuanced understanding of when violence can and can’t be forgiven. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z The part challenged Ms. Henson in unexpected ways. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z The magazine reports that Henson secretly bought Church a two-carat heart-shaped diamond engagement ring while they were on holiday in Dubai in January. No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z Lucious coaxed, bribed, lied, flattered and killed his way to the top, but the show really revolved around Ms. Henson’s Cookie. TV Review: 'Empire' Ends Its First Season With a Fervid Finale 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z When Henson died suddenly in 1990 at age 53, leaving the Muppet world devastated, Big Bird played the same part in real life. Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z She and Jim Henson met in a University of Maryland puppetry class in the mid-1950s, and they became creative and business partners in the development of the Muppets. Jane Henson of Muppet family fame dies at 78 2013-04-02T23:16:12Z Church told OK! said she was surprised to hear a helicopter, belonging to Henson's rugby boss, land in the garden of their home. No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z Oz said he jumped at the chance to lend his parents’ work to the Henson exhibition. The Saga of a World War II Ancestor of Miss Piggy, Bert and Yoda 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “He classed up this whole hip-hop thing,” Ms. Henson said of Mr. Howard. The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Last month Mr. Henson announced that he would resign, which provided an opening for Mr. Vanska’s return, but also led several board members to resign as well. Minnesota Orchestra Board Rehires Vanska as Music Director 2014-04-24T22:10:23Z What makes it good, paradoxically, are the absolutely assured, tightly controlled performances of Ms. Henson and Mr. Howard, who are the calm eyes in the storm of contrivance. ‘Empire’ Returns for Its Second Season, Still Juicy With Melodrama 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog and a mural of other fuzzy, familiar creations. ArtsBeat: Celebrational, Muppetational Jim Henson Show Coming to Museum of Moving Image 2011-04-21T18:53:32Z The Gainesville, Floridian’s voice rang true all night, sounding as close to a crossbred Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Jim Henson as ever. Tom Petty at top of his game at Gorge | Concert review 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z And for Keaton Henson, a man who gains comfort from the idea of solitude, this new world is both an exciting and puzzling affair. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z Both tweens and teens will enjoy the museum’s continuing series “Jim Henson’s World,” which presents an online conversation with four puppeteer-filmmakers on Saturday. Digital Field Trips: Museum Adventures Abound for Kids 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z This weekend you can find them at Puppets on Film, the Jim Henson Foundation and BAMcinématek’s annual salute to a particular form of cinematic artistry. Spare Times for Children for Oct. 24-30 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Rockefeller’s production nicely blends the charm and wit of the early days of “Sesame Street” with both old-school and more modern characters, all courtesy of Jim Henson’s creature shop. ‘Sesame Street: The Musical’ Review: Everything’s A-OK 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z At least 500 freedom seekers made their home in Dawn, where Henson and his colleagues founded the British-American Institute, one of the few institutions where black youths could receive quality education. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z It’s a sore point for Disney, which has struggled to figure out what to do with the family of felt misfits created by Jim Henson. Arts & Leisure: New Muppet (and Movie), Leading Franchise Into New Era 2011-11-16T16:00:12Z The museum has an interpretive center, a 19th-century pioneer home, the Henson home with some of the original furniture, and the Henson burial site. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z “A quiet storm, that’s what I call her,” Ms. Henson said. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Robert Henson, 42, of Seattle, brought his daughters Penelope, 5, and Eleanor, 8, to listen to the free Seattle Symphony concerts. A crowded free day of music at Seattle Symphony 2011-09-19T18:14:21Z Henson is believed by many to be the prototype for the title character in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z And finally, this week's midnight movie at the Egyptian is the 1986 fantasy "Labyrinth," directed by Jim Henson and starring a very young Jennifer Connelly alongside David Bowie as the Goblin King. Matthew Barney's 'Cremaster' film cycle to be shown in full at SIFF 2010-04-08T20:13:00Z It features narration from Henson along with dozens of interviews — including band members and managers — and music from Universal Music Group’s catalog. Taraji P. Henson tells New Jack Swing backstory in podcast 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Henson claims she has already witnessed the effect of #MeToo on her workplace. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Q.What did you and Taraji P. Henson, a fellow nominee in the drama category, say to each other when you won? Viola Davis on Her Emmy Award 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z But he did acknowledge “a cumulative effect” of “The Lion King,” “Avenue Q,” “War Horse” and the Henson festival in shaping public perception — persuading adults that puppetry isn’t just kid stuff. Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Beginning on Monday, children can enjoy daily screenings of “A Muppet Family Christmas,” about a holiday at Fozzie’s house, and “A Classic Henson Holiday,” a compilation of seasonal moments from various Jim Henson shows. Spare Times: For Children, for Dec. 23-29 2011-12-22T21:03:48Z Henson, 48, died at home on 14 February, representatives for the Jim Henson Company said. Muppet creator's son dies aged 48 2014-02-17T12:03:28Z And when Taraji P. Henson, the star of “Empire,” accepted her best actress award, she also warned the audience about Mr. Trump. How Jesse Williams Stole BET Awards With Speech on Racism 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z In this film “to kill someone, you actually cut the marionette’s head string,” Ms. Henson said. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 9-15 2012-11-08T23:27:07Z ABC is also attempting a reboot of "The Muppets," the Jim Henson characters made famous through a 1970s variety show and later movies and ads. ABC orders comedies 'Dr. Ken,' 'Real O'Neals,' 'Muppets' reboot 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z “Empire’’ did score a nomination in the best actress category, for Taraji P. Henson. Emmy Nominations 2015: ‘Game of Thrones’ Leads the Way 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Henson pointed out that although Cookie has her share of flaws decidedly not political correct, she also has many positive attributes, particularly her unwavering devotion to her family. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z But the soundtrack doesn’t need to triple-underline that when it’s obvious enough from performances like Henson’s gleeful star turn–and sometimes it undercuts them, making Howard’s low-key calculation and hubris sometimes play like ’30s-movie-matinée villainy. Review: A Swaggering Empire Remixes the Primetime Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The New York museum is home to about 500 artifacts that tell Henson’s story through the lens of film, television and advertising. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z At 44, Henson’s career has something of everything. Crush of the week: Taraji P Henson 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z While talking with Taraji P. Henson for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Pompeo got brutally honest about how the series was plagued by “serious, serious culture issues” throughout its first 10 seasons. Ellen Pompeo: "Grey's Anatomy" was toxic and had "serious culture issues" for 10 seasons 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Despite the concert’s title, the 13 numbers won’t be Henson’s musical world, exactly, but worlds. Spare Times: For Children, for April 13-19 2012-04-12T20:41:32Z The two still have their creative back-and-forths: When she first auditioned for Cookie, Henson demanded that Howard be cast as Lucious. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Henson and Howard starred together in 2005's ''Hustle & Flow,'' which earned Howard an Oscar nomination for best actor. Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood Needs More Minorities 2010-09-17T18:39:00Z Henson: Yeah, I didn’t read that script for weeks. From bingeing to unpleasant characters to Sharpie fumes, dramatic actors tell all 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The omens look good for Keaton Henson tonight, as he arrives to such deferential silence the sold-out crowd don't even dare applaud him on stage. Keaton Henson – review 2013-02-07T13:00:02Z Under the credits, Taraji P. Henson, as the title character, showers, dresses, puts on makeup and selects a bright blond wig from her wardrobe. Review: In ‘Proud Mary,’ Taraji P. Henson Is a Hit Woman With a Soft Spot 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z It's noteworthy then that "Empire" features three Oscar nominees — Howard, Henson and "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe — while "How to Get Away With Murder" has two-time nominee Davis. With 'Empire,' diversity becomes the watchword on television 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z The film was directed by Jim Henson, who also cowrote the film. 'No one is remaking Labyrinth' – screenwriter denies reports of reboot 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Foster took advice from Muppets creator Jim Henson, amongst others, on the glove puppet's appearance, as well as meeting ventriloquists for advice on the voice. 'I'm the Beaver' 2011-06-17T07:30:51Z At 26, Henson had $700 in savings and knew no one in the acting business. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z We talked to Henson about her career and her new movie’s commentary on society, after having previously chatting with the District native about her hometown ties. Taraji P. Henson on Jussie Smollett, ‘What Men Want’ and the presidential election 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Lately, she has been supervising the excavation of a local farm where Josiah Henson had lived and worked as a slave during the first decades of the nineteenth century. Graves and Garbage: The Hard Life of an Archeologist 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Henson: I didn’t want to do television anymore. From bingeing to unpleasant characters to Sharpie fumes, dramatic actors tell all 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The event took place on what would have been Henson's 77th birthday. Miss Piggy joins Kermit in US museum 2013-09-25T09:12:11Z “The Demon of Writing” takes in Marx, Freud, Tocqueville and Jim Henson — who in his pre-“Muppets” days made a surreal promotional video for an early IBM word processor called “The Paperwork Explosion.” Noting the History of the Paper Trail 2012-12-16T20:47:26Z Yet asked how she felt about the coming film, in which she is played by Ms. Henson, in the starring role, Mrs. Johnson became solemn. On Being Black Female Math Whizzes During the Space Race 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Henson, of course, died young in 1990, coincidentally as he was in talks with the Walt Disney Company about selling it the Muppets. Review: PBS’s ‘Walt Disney’ Explores a Complex Legacy 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z “This movie is so important,” Henson said between tears after seeing the clips. At the Toronto International Film Festival, the coming film season looks strong 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z One thing’s certain: “Jim Henson’s Musical World,” to be performed twice, will feature melodies and Muppets. Spare Times: For Children, for April 13-19 2012-04-12T20:41:32Z It’s a treat to see Henson, Oscar-nominated as Benjamin Button’s saintly adoptive mother, strut a modern-day sexual confidence, even if her Lauren has to suffer a comeuppance. Think Like a Man: Men and Women Behaving Bedly 2012-04-19T17:07:29Z Moreno and Jim Henson, who created “The Muppet Show,” met a few years earlier, when he was working on “Sesame Street.” “I Can’t Stop Laughing”: Rita Moreno Remembers Singing with Animal 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Now moviegoers can admire their artistry, and that of their operators, in Puppets on Film, presented by BAMcinématek and the Jim Henson Foundation. Spare Times: For Children, for Nov. 11 ? 17 2011-11-10T23:39:11Z And on Sunday at 2 p.m. a closing program will feature Ms. Henson, guest speakers and a compilation of recent Henson programs. Spare Times: For Children, for March 2-8 2012-03-01T22:36:11Z Henson told OK! that he proposed when Church was feeling a bit "sketchy" because she was a lot more "lovey, so I thought she's definitely going to say yes then". No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z "A very significant part of our expenses are musicians' salaries, and that's a logical area for us to address to find a solution for long-term stability," Henson said. Labor standoffs silence orchestras in Minn., Indy 2012-10-02T20:17:14Z Henson plays a high-powered sports agent who is unfairly overlooked for promotion in favour of a junior male colleague. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The beloved Jim Henson production – which ran for five seasons — turns 30 this year. 10 Things You DIdn’t Know About Fraggle Rock 2013-05-14T18:24:54Z It was understandable why Taraji P. Henson called “Hidden Figures” important at a media event for that film, about a group of African American mathematicians — all female — who were instrumental in NASA’s early space programs. Fall is the season for Important Movies. But must issues trump excellence? 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Jim Henson said if the music's too good, it's not right," he explains, "so I took that to heart and kept the songs slightly shambolic. Making movie music for the Muppets 2012-02-10T01:23:07Z “The colors were really popping,” noted celebrity guest Megan Fox, who was seated in the front row, as was Taraji P. Henson. Puppies, giraffes and bears — Oh My! — on Moschino runway 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z In the 37 years since Jim Henson's iconic “The Dark Crystal” debuted, it's become a touchstone for fantasy film fans. "Dark Crystal" director on working puppet magic: "You have to imagine bringing life to everything" 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Ostensibly, according to a blogpost written by Whitmire, Disney sacked him because he was a one-man barricade dedicated to preserving the spirit of Jim Henson’s creations in the face of a corporate monolith. Save Kermit! Why the Muppets debacle is so devastating 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z By non-monster standards he is 49, having evolved, initially unnamed, from an early cast of characters created by the late Muppets founder Jim Henson. Cookie Monster’s crumbs of wisdom: ‘Me always make time to follow me passion’ 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Other puppets from Henson's collection will eventually be given to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta to create a Henson gallery there, perhaps as soon as 2014, Novell said. Henson donates original Kermit to Smithsonian 2010-08-25T17:32:00Z Now it’s Taraji P Henson as a sports agent who gets the edge when she gains telepathic access to guys’ thought processes. Royals, rogues and Rudolf Nureyev: the best films of 2019 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Henson plays Ali Davis, a sports agent in Atlanta who gets passed up for a well-deserved promotion in her bro-centric office. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Midnight Traveler’ and ‘Her Smell’ 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Last year, when the Henson Foundation raised its grant levels, applications rose about 80 percent. Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z “For me, that night wasn’t about ‘I win,'” Henson tells TIME. Taraji P. Henson on Hollywood's Racial Biases: 'I Know the Struggle' 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Show your support for companies like the Henson Co., which exercised its right to cease doing business with an organization not in line with its own values. Happy Chick-fil-A Day! 2012-08-01T20:35:00Z After the Henson Company approached Ms. Andrews and Ms. Hamilton with the show’s concept, the project was shopped to Netflix in late 2015; Mr. Yeatman and his team quickly said yes. The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Julie Andrews and Henson Puppets 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z What is it that distinguishes a strong performance by a featured actor in a musical — the category in which Henson is competing — enough to garner this kind of potentially career-making recognition? Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Among his regular guests was Rowlf, a dog puppet created and performed by a young Jim Henson. Jimmy Dean, Folksy Singer and Businesman, Dies at 81 2010-06-15T03:42:00Z Melissa McCarthy has teamed up with Jim Henson’s son for the dark new comedy The Happytime Murders. The Happytime Murders: Melissa McCarthy snorts cocaine with puppets in Henson comedy trailer 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Before Stowe published her novel, Henson had written his own story, “The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada, as Narrated by Himself.” At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the film was, in more ways than one, a world away from “Sesame Street.” ‘The Dark Crystal’ Returns on an Even Grander Scale 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z In that film, Henson plays the adoptive mother of Pitt’s character – a role for which she won a supporting actress nomination – but was forced to pay her own accommodation costs for the shoot. Taraji P Henson's memoir exposes Hollywood's pay gap 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Henson, who is currently on indefinite leave from rugby, proposed to Church the day after they celebrated her 24th birthday in February. No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z Your “Hidden Figures” co-star Taraji P. Henson said in the SAG acceptance speech that this film is about women who didn’t complain despite all the hurdles they faced in their time. Octavia Spencer Condemns Trump Followers Who Reject ‘Hidden Figures’ 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Atop the tree sits a nest; Ms. Henson designed bird kites that will fly around it. Themes for a March: Solar City, Natural Haven 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Smollett stars alongside Terence and Taraji P. Henson in “Empire,” the Fox TV show about the power struggles of a family in the music business that is now in its fifth season. Jussie Smollett opens act with emotion: Attackers won’t win 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z As many predicted, Taraji P. Henson was among the nominees for lead actress in a drama series for her scene-stealing turn as hip-hop matriarch Cookie Lyon in Fox's smash hit, "Empire." Emmys 2015: A mix of old, new and history-making in drama leads 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z But when they initially reached out to Henson, who was nominated for an Oscar for 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, she immediately said no. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Saturday through Monday, at 1 p.m., it will show “Jim Henson and Friends: Inside the ‘Sesame Street’ Vault,” a program including rare clips from TV specials and guest appearances. Spare Times: For Children, for Dec. 30-Jan. 5 2011-12-29T22:23:48Z Above all, when she looks at her life, Henson sees the payoff from years of hard work and shrewd decision-making. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z The actresses were seeing the completed scenes for the first time, and Ms. Henson, for one, dabbed her eyes and proceeded to artfully hit all the right notes. Songs and Tears for ‘Hidden Figures’ 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Henson did point out, though, that more artists are working in the form these days, and that, thanks to “Avenue Q” and “War Horse,” many actors have gained experience as puppeteers. Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Now it's Henson or, possibly, Davis who could soon be making history in this extremely competitive category. Who will get an Emmy nomination in the drama acting categories? 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Henson, who plays Cookie, a soap villainess in the tradition of Dynasty’s Alexis Colby, has “a very good shot” at the prize, says Daniel Montgomery, a senior editor at awards prognostication website GoldDerby. Emmy awards face the future as television becomes more diverse 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z So she founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, named in honor of her father who served in the Vietnam War. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Henson always had star quality; it’s just taken the majority some time to notice. Crush of the week: Taraji P Henson 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z The lead judge is Brian Henson, chairman of the Jim Henson Company and the Creature Shop. March 25 TV Picks: ‘Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge’ on Syfy 2014-03-24T19:33:55Z This museum on the banks of the Sydenham River is dedicated to the life and times of one towering figure — Josiah Henson, a freedom seeker from Maryland. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z This heavily illustrated book, compiled by Karen Falk, is a colorful, creative scrapbook filled with Henson’s personal photos, sketches, jotted notes, press clippings and more. Books, DVDs for performing-arts fans 2012-12-13T00:32:42Z Henson, who died at her home in Connecticut, was an "integral creative and business partner" in the Muppets, the company, owned by the Hensons' five children, said in a statement. Muppets matriarch Jane Nebel Henson dies at age 78 2013-04-02T23:50:24Z Spencer compared Henson’s remarkable lead performance to Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders. The ‘Hidden Figures’ stars on how working at NASA in the 1960s is a little like Hollywood 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Ms. Henson blanched, turned and was about to walk through a nearby door when her handbag got stuck on the doorknob. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z They brought in a Harvard professor for pedagogy advice and borrowed from commercial TV to create memorable characters, including Jim Henson’s Muppets. How ‘Sesame Street’ Started a Musical Revolution 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Uncensored Puppeteers from the Jim Henson Company’s Henson Alternative perform in this irreverent show; for mature audiences only. L.A. theater openings, July 20-27: 'No Exit,' 'Streetcar' and more 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z A memorial Mass for Jane Henson is planned for next week. Jane Henson of Muppet family fame dies at 78 2013-04-02T23:16:12Z But now, signed to Radiohead's management, and having re-released Dear … through Oak Records in April, the prospect of coming face-to-face with his public is one that Henson has to confront. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z “All of a sudden, it’s the Cookie takeover,” Ms. Henson said, sitting in a corner-office set piece. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Henson goes onto explain that she nonetheless took the role as so few were available for black women. Taraji P Henson's memoir exposes Hollywood's pay gap 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z That might well have been a Jim Henson philosophy, and it will prevail at this Queens museum’s Henson-oriented Saturday celebration. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z In one passage Henson is confronting memories she couldn’t share. A guide to the literature of Japan’s “comfort women”: Comfort station survivors tell their stories 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z At that point in a musical’s development, there’s no commitment to an actor, but Henson seems to have been the beneficiary of a burst of Damian-esque confidence in this regard. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Reclining on plush seats, Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson explained why Lee Daniels, who directed the pilot episode, was among the few they trusted. The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z According to Daniels, Locke was especially adept at channeling the voice of matriarch Cookie Lyon, a standout character played by Taraji P. Henson, who won a Golden Globe for her portrayal. Attica Locke left Hollywood to write novels. Now she’s found success in both worlds. 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z In person, Henson, who was born and raised in Washington, D. C., is noticeably lower-key than what she calls her "alter ego." 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z But an arm reaches out to waylay Henson near the bar. Is it hot in here or is it just shirtless Jason Momoa? Scenes from the Vanity Fair Oscar party. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z While Henson is thrilled with the attention that "Empire" has brought her, she added that she has never craved fame or celebrity. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z MoMI borrowed an extra frog, this one built in 1978, from the Henson family for the touring version. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The museum is already home to Oscar the Grouch, Kermit and the cast of Henson's early TV show Sam and Friends. Miss Piggy joins Kermit in US museum 2013-09-25T09:12:11Z Mr. Henson announced last week that he would vacate his position in August. ArtsBeat: Minnesota Orchestra Says Eight Board Members Resign 2014-03-28T23:56:12Z Q: You curated the Henson exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York. Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't 2012-01-19T10:01:06Z Frantic, nearly wordless, and full of absurdist touches such as a light switch that turns day into night, it shows a side of Henson, who died in 1990, that may be unfamiliar to many fans. Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't 2012-01-19T10:01:06Z At the age of 15 Henson was forced to become a sexual slave to the Japanese soldiers who occupied her Filipino town. A guide to the literature of Japan’s “comfort women”: Comfort station survivors tell their stories 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Henson stole this smash hit from the first episode—and as ratings climbed higher and higher, it feels like she stole this TV season, too. Let’s start arguing about the Emmys now: The critic’s dream ballot that could come true 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z And through that, they’re offering us a pop culture palette cleanser – even if Empire might have looked a lot different if Henson had gone with her initial instinct. All hail, Cookie! Empire's leading lady is part of the female anti-hero antidote 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Since perishable ingredients — like fresh herbs and garlic — were difficult to acquire in that part of the country, Henson experimented with dry seasonings like garlic and onion powder, dried herbs and powdered pepper. The story of ranch, the "Cool American" condiment that has divided a nation (and taken over Etsy) 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z But relatives of Jim Henson, the founder of the Muppets and the original voice of Kermit, said they agreed with executives. ‘Let Obamacare Fail’? Fallon Says Democrats Are Trying That With Trump 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z "I had a little bit that was on a pizza," Henson told me hours before speaking at Columbia College's Stage Two on Monday. Which 'Jersey Shore' star was partying in Chicago? 2011-02-14T22:05:24Z An experience of a different kind awaited Waltz on the set of Muppets Most Wanted, the latest big-screen outing for Jim Henson's fuzzy felt creations, in which the actor makes a fleeting cameo appearance. Waltz: From Nazi Basterd to Zero hero 2014-03-14T06:33:14Z “She used to be a huge, big star who made all this money for the label, and then she got into drugs and she fell off,” reveals Henson. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Henson said she signed on to host “Jacked” because it was a “nostalgic time that I wanted to relive.” Taraji P. Henson tells New Jack Swing backstory in podcast 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z After their meeting at a convention of the National Puppeteers of America, Jim Henson asked Frank Oz to come to New York and work part-time with him for six months in 1963. The Saga of a World War II Ancestor of Miss Piggy, Bert and Yoda 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z In 1992, Mrs. Henson created and funded The Jim Henson Legacy to preserve his artistic contributions. Jane Henson of Muppet family fame dies at 78 2013-04-02T23:16:12Z The exhibition also features clips of two experimental short films Henson made in the 1960s. Stroll down Sesame Street at MoPOP’s new Jim Henson exhibition 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Not that Henson would have had the nerve to suggest that. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The Jim Henson Company did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Muppets creator's son John Henson dies at age 48 2014-02-16T03:07:02Z “People carried it home in mayonnaise jars,” Mr. Henson said. Ranch Nation 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z But Henson's discomfort gave way to the idea for Gloaming – based on the first principle that he needed to find a way of "creating a live scenario I can actually get through". Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z Q: You first worked with the Henson company when they created the puppets for "Sarah Marshall." A Minute With: Jason Segel on Muppets and puppets 2011-11-16T14:52:15Z Brian Henson is the co-chair of the Jim Henson Company and its subsidiary Jim Henson's Creature Shop alongside his sister Lisa, and many of the puppet studio's creations will be featured in the planned film. Henson puppet film The Happytime Murders to feature sex and violence 2012-06-27T16:10:18Z No Good Deed, which co-stars Taraji P Henson as a woman terrorised by Elba's character, was hailed as a success by makers Sony, who marketed the film heavily prior to release. Idris Elba movie displaces Guardians 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z Henson’s parents may have disliked each other intensely, but, “In times of need, when it came to me, they would put their differences aside and come together.” Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z The experience of "Hustle and Flow" did not start out well for Henson. Cookie & Lucious: How Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard built an 'Empire' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z The new filmmakers were faithful to Henson’s sense of handcrafted art, using computers only when necessary or to enhance the characters. Netflix offers fans a faithful return to ‘The Dark Crystal’ 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z “It’s the biggest puppet production ever mounted,” Henson said. ‘The Dark Crystal’ Returns on an Even Grander Scale 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z So this crystalline pattern is there that you can always, always rely on, just as you could always rely on Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" characters and Jim Henson's Muppet characters. An interview with the dean of "Community" 2011-09-28T22:30:00Z The film has nothing to do with Henson, but it does unfold in a place the Muppets once took: Manhattan. Spare Times for Children for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z But Henson, who is 48, has the informality and downhome directness that is to be expected from someone raised on the breadline in Washington DC. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Henson admits to being nervous but says she needs to be: “Nerves mean you’re alive and you’re in the moment. It’s not a bad thing. Nerves are good,” she advises. NBC hopes the sun will come out as it mounts ‘Annie Live!’ 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z If you don’t know her, you may still recognise Henson’s face from years of spadework on shows such as CSI, Boston Legal and ER. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Others have observed that Henson was far more concerned about capturing a sense of wonder than emphasizing plot, and this also plagues “Age of Resistance” to a degree. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance": A seductive fantasy very relevant to our reality 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The need to present as a “strong Black woman” initially kept Henson from facing her own traumas. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Henson has since died, but written across the pages of this book is her refusal to be discarded. A guide to the literature of Japan’s “comfort women”: Comfort station survivors tell their stories 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Throughout her acting career, Henson has learned how to turn it on at the snap of a finger. Taraji P. Henson on Jussie Smollett, ‘What Men Want’ and the presidential election 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Its new exhibition “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World” shows that Henson, the designer, puppeteer and filmmaker probably best known for “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show,” was once quite a Mad Man himself. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Daniels said one of his greatest joys about the success of "Empire" is the hoopla surrounding Henson. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Keaton Henson Birthdays Oak Ten Records Tell us what you think: Rate and review this album A recluse subject to panic attacks in public, Keaton Henson is fearless in the privacy of song. Keaton Henson: Birthdays – review 2013-02-14T21:55:01Z Henson says ''there were several times when I didn't even want to watch the Emmys because I mean, who am I looking at?'' Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood Needs More Minorities 2010-09-17T18:39:00Z When it came time for the scene, Terrence was more than ready to come together with Henson: "'Let's rehearse'" he said. Cookie & Lucious: How Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard built an 'Empire' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z After the Hensons sold the Jim Henson Co. in 2000, the family began exploring the idea of creating its own museum — but shelved it once the family had bought the company back in 2004. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson appeared last, and her co-stars greeted her — and her cropped, backless sweater — with “oohs” while clapping their hands. The ‘Hidden Figures’ stars on how working at NASA in the 1960s is a little like Hollywood 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Church and Henson have two children together, Ruby, who is aged two, and 15-month-old, Dexter, and have been together since 2005. No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z In Henson’s hands, Cookie becomes a hot-blooded mother lion in Louboutins, sure to be the show’s most quoted character. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z It stars Henson, and of course black gun-toting heroines are even rarer than their white counterparts in mainstream movies. Violent femmes: Atomic Blonde and Hollywood’s new wave of killer women 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z “Kermit has, as a character, flattened out over time and has become too square and not as vital as it should have been,” Henson said. Save Kermit! Why the Muppets debacle is so devastating 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z So it is that Henson, a 27-year-old native of Macon, Ga., finds himself in a Tony race in only his second role on Broadway, and the first for a part that he originated. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Ranch dressing was originally created by plumber and construction worker Steve Henson, who came up with the dressing while working in the Alaskan bush in the 1950s. The story of ranch, the "Cool American" condiment that has divided a nation (and taken over Etsy) 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Henson isn’t the only Empire force coming to Springfield. 'The Simpsons' Will Air Its First-Ever Hour Long Episode 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z “This was one of the the most degrading and racially prejudice things I’ve ever experienced in life and wouldn’t wish this on anyone,” Henson wrote, clearly incensed by the incident. NBA player describes humiliating racial profiling experience: “One of the the most degrading and racially prejudiced things I’ve ever experienced in life” 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Davis and Henson were among several fresh faces who made the cut in the intensely competitive lead drama acting categories. Emmys 2015: A mix of old, new and history-making in drama leads 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Henson asked sarcastically, throwing an expletive in. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Singer and TV presenter Charlotte Church has got engaged to Wales international Gavin Henson, she has told celebrity magazine OK!. No tissues or issues as Church and Henson 'are engaged' 2010-04-13T11:59:00Z Young visitors can also create holiday cards for Americans serving in the military and, on Saturday only, at 1 and 3 p.m., meet characters from the TV show “Jim Henson’s Pajanimals.” Spare Times for Children for Dec. 28-Jan. 3 2012-12-27T23:31:39Z The series, set in the world of hip hop and centered on the battle over a hit record company, stars Terrence Howard and Henson. TCA 2015: 'Empire' is an unapologetic soap opera, spiced with life 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z The film trots out Henson’s most famous creations, including Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, Animal, Beaker and those balcony blowhards, Statler and Waldorf. Arts & Leisure: New Muppet (and Movie), Leading Franchise Into New Era 2011-11-16T16:00:12Z The Jim Henson Company no longer owns any rights to the Muppets and was not involved in the successful recent film that returned Kermit, Miss Piggy et al to the big screen. Jim Henson Company to bring Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad to the big screen 2012-06-11T15:06:49Z Henson continued: "I look at it like: Humans. Pain. Struggle. Love. Black people don't hurt differently than white or Asian people. That's how I see it." In Taraji P. Henson's world, people of all races love and hurt the same 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z TV puppet program, died on Tuesday following a long bout with cancer, The Jim Henson Company said. Muppets matriarch Jane Nebel Henson dies at age 78 2013-04-02T23:50:24Z Produced by George Lucas, and written and directed by Jim Henson, Bowie stars alongside a young Jennifer Connelly; the movie involves Connelly trying to rescue her baby brother from Bowie's character. Happy Birthday David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust Turns 65 2012-01-09T13:00:34Z Though Goelz had no news to share about the progress at this point, the Henson Company did confirm what Fraggle fans have long hoped for. 10 Things You DIdn’t Know About Fraggle Rock 2013-05-14T18:24:54Z It almost doesn’t matter that Ms. Henson is playing her, even though that fact should make this the most fun you have at a movie all month. ‘Proud Mary’ has a ‘Proud Mary’ Problem 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Then he thanked Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets, for designing Tarantino's face, and kicked off the show. Tarantino roasted by Jackson at Friars Club 2010-12-02T04:32:00Z The film was directed by Brian Henson, son of the legendary Jim Henson, and was produced by The Jim Henson Company's mature banner Henson Alternative. “The Happytime Murders”: A sad excuse for grown-up comedy 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z And the announcement last week that Michael Henson, the orchestra’s embattled president and chief executive, whose ouster Mr. Vanska publicly advocated, will leave in August, seemed to clear the way for that return. Minnesota Orchestra Conductor Returns ... For Now 2014-03-26T19:00:02Z For Henson, the shock was mitigated by the fact she’d had minimal contact with her ex for almost a decade, but for Marcell, who was approaching puberty, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Daniels, the director of "Lee Daniels' The Butler" and "Precious," is writing, directing and producing "Empire," starring Terence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, Fox said. Fox orders TV shows from Lee Daniels, Spielberg 2014-05-07T13:01:52Z Profiling cultural empires and their instigators is familiar territory for Jones, who also wrote “Jim Henson: The Biography” and “George Lucas: A Life.” Review | A portrait of Dr. Seuss offers a look at the prankster workaholic behind the iconic characters 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z The order, dated July 6 but not released until Wednesday, said Henson & Efron "might possess confidential information potentially relevant to the determination of the appropriate beneficiaries" of the musician's estate. Lawyers may have 'potentially relevant' info on Prince heirs 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The first, also known as “The Death Wheelers,” stars Nicky Henson as Tom, the amoral leader of a gang of motorcyclists who terrorize unsuspecting English townsfolk. Movie Listings for Oct. 28-Nov. 3 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z In 2002, for his futuristic ballet Nemesis, he teamed up with Jim Henson's Creature workshop to fit his dancers with prosthetic pincers based on the multiple-jointed arms of the praying mantis. Ballet's rock star 2011-01-02T00:03:05Z Now the actor’s career is in ruins, while the Muppet brand will try to recover with Matt Vogel, a veteran Henson puppeteer, taking over the role. Kermit the Frog Performer and Disney Spar Over an Ugly ‘Muppet’ Firing 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z “The first screen personas I ever loved were Henson creations,” Gordon-Levitt said in a statement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Produce and Star in 'Fraggle Rock' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z And though Cookie does behave outrageously, Henson said it has been more important to make sure the character is grounded in truth. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Kennard Henson, also with City Ballet, called the environment “crazy,” because this kind of cross-company collaboration “doesn’t happen” and “just being around people you can relate to makes a big difference.” Black in Ballet: Coming Together After Trying to ‘Blend Into the Corps’ 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z At the next clearing, he delivers Henson to a tall, dark-haired woman who not only hugs the actress, but reaches around to — whap, whap, whap — smack her on the bottom. Is it hot in here or is it just shirtless Jason Momoa? Scenes from the Vanity Fair Oscar party. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z “Bill was like, ‘Why don’t we just have the guys in black suits, kind of ninjas, and we just don’t show them on camera?’” said Thatcher, who started working with Jim Henson in 1986. A new Kermit goes Hollywood as 'The Muppets Take the Bowl' 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z This is her guiding philosophy, the outlook Henson credits with giving her the will to succeed and a counter to the spirit of Trumpism. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z It was a chance encounter with Henson, whom he met at a puppeteer’s convention when he was still a teenager, that changed the course of his life. The Saga of a World War II Ancestor of Miss Piggy, Bert and Yoda 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Henson learned to bite her tongue and pick her battles. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Henson: TV’s a different animal, you know, when you come from a feature world where you have—you take one day to do two scenes, you know? From bingeing to unpleasant characters to Sharpie fumes, dramatic actors tell all 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson won two awards, entertainer of the year and outstanding actress in a film for the thriller "No Good Deed." 'Selma' wins outstanding film of 2014 at NAACP Image Awards 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z Set in a forest of intricately handmade animals, “it’s about survival and loss,” Ms. Henson said, and will also be in Sunday’s Live Action Puppet Shorts program, for viewers over 10. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 9-15 2012-11-08T23:27:07Z The first thing one expects in an exhibition devoted to Jim Henson is a kind-eyed, green amphibian made of felt. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Henson, a shareholder and board member of the Jim Henson Company died at home, where he was with one of his daughters, the company said in a statement. Muppets creator's son John Henson dies at age 48 2014-02-16T04:53:10Z In 1830, Henson and his family escaped to freedom in Canada. Graves and Garbage: The Hard Life of an Archeologist 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z “It’s a little red stuffed animal,” Ms. Henson said, “and the characters he encounters are all made of natural materials, like roots and bark and mushrooms.” Spare Times: For Children, for Nov. 11 ? 17 2011-11-10T23:39:11Z "Empire," Fox's rookie drama, got three Emmy nominations: one for breakout star Taraji P. Henson, who plays sassy and scheming matriarch Cookie Lyon, and two for costume design. Tatiana Maslany's Emmy nod praised by social media; 'Empire' snub gets fans riled up 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z That changed with “Sesame Street,” where a diverse cast interacted with a diverse group of children, along with Jim Henson creations Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo and Grover. Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The movie is directed by Brian Henson, a son of Jim Henson, who helped develop “Sesame Street” characters before creating “The Muppet Show.” Makers of ‘Sesame Street’ Sue to Get Raunchy Puppet Movie to Change Its Advertising 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z Fun Fact: This is the first year that two African-American women, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson, have been nominated in this category. Emmys 2015 Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z It's a throwback to Jim Henson's original "Muppet Show," which gave a behind-the-scenes peek at producing a variety show. HBO Max is here – but not for everyone! Here's how to watch, plus reviews of every original show 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z Its ratings increased throughout its inaugural season as it became one of the most watched series on TV and made a star of Taraji P. Henson. Submit Questions for Ilene Chaiken of ‘Empire’ 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z None of Lucious’s sons can match the underhanded ambition of their mother, Lucious’s ex-wife Cookie, played by Taraji P. Henson, who, for some, was robbed of an Emmy the other night. New season of Fox’s ‘Empire’ offers subversive social commentary 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z As Sondheim recalls in his book “Look, I Made a Hat,” the animals in the movie were to be played by “Henson creatures.” She’ll Have You at Moo: Milky White and the Power of Puppetry 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Lee Daniels' first tribute to Carroll's primetime soap goddess came in the form of Taraji P. Henson's Cookie Lyon on "Empire." "Our Kind of People" and "The Wonder Years": two aspirational visions of Black life and prosperity 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z "People come up to me and they're like, 'Oh, Oscars!' Everybody wants to put on that pressure," said Henson. Long-silent voices speak loudly at Toronto Film Festival 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z The program, with a script by Craig Shemin, a former writer for the Jim Henson Company, will be accompanied by dance performances, including ballroom and, yes, hip-hop. Spare Times for Children Listings for March 4-10 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z “But my mother knows her child,” Henson says. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Spencer brings the role an unshowy fortitude and weariness, even if Henson makes the movie’s strongest impression. Oscar Spotlight: The Actresses 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z They will be one for the record books if three African American women -- Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington -- all earn nods for lead actress in a drama series. Emmys 2015: Will TV history be made? 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Henson says "there were several times when I didn't even want to watch the Emmys because I mean, who am I looking at?" Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood needs more minorities 2010-09-17T18:24:00Z “Empire” wouldn’t be “Empire” if Henson had not been cast—she’s alchemical in the role, the spark that sets the show on fire. Let’s start arguing about the Emmys now: The critic’s dream ballot that could come true 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z She thanked her peers – and Henson – who continued to stand clapping even as everyone else remained seated, and Kerry Washington, who looked on tearfully with palpable joy and appreciation. Viola Davis made Emmys history and spoke truth to power in her speech 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Even now, he says that he and Mr. Henson “are not going to work together” in the four months that remain of Mr. Henson’s tenure. A Conductor, Rehired, Now Must Rebuild 2014-04-27T21:58:45Z Taraji Henson plays a sports agent, the only woman in a giant pond of men. Taraji P. Henson in "What Men Want": Don't call it a remake of a Mel Gibson movie 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z Even in their most commercial moments, Henson’s creations were purveyors of optimism and the joy of performance. Remember When the Muppets Were Subversive? 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Every year the museum hosts an independent video game festival called IndieCade; it is now installing a permanent gallery dedicated to Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets. ‘How Cats Took Over the Internet’ at the Museum of the Moving Image 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z As Spinney recalled, Henson came to him afterward to say, “I liked what you were trying to do.” Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z “Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge” isn’t as good a show as its brethren, but the premise is unbeatable. Grieving About Canceled Shows? Get Over It 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Will the Emmys make history by nominating three African American women -- Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington -- for lead actress in a drama series? Emmys 2015: Watch a live stream of the nominations 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z The first art I started investing in was photography — a Bill Henson photograph I bought for $14,000. For Naomi Watts, Art Is Like a Tattoo. She Explains How. 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Once back in Boston, he was part of the “Bozo the Clown Show” before Henson brought him to Sesame Street. Puppeteer who performed Sesame Street's Big Bird, Oscar, dies at 85 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z Sesame Workshop owns the rights to other Jim Henson characters, such as Elmo and Big Bird. Makers of ‘Sesame Street’ Sue to Get Raunchy Puppet Movie to Change Its Advertising 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z It now belongs to Jim Henson Company and the Muppets, who have changed it very little. Book gets close to the music that made Carpenters superstars 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z All 10 episodes were directed by the French director Louis Leterrier, a longtime Henson fan whose films include Marvel’s “The Incredible Hulk” and the 2010 remake of “Clash of the Titans.” ‘The Dark Crystal’ Returns on an Even Grander Scale 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z And Taraji P. Henson is the nursing home caretaker who raises him when his father abandons him. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Born to Be Blue’ and ‘The 33’ 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z Coming in second was another debut: Paramount’s “What Men Want,” a comedy starring Taraji P. Henson that sold $19 million in tickets this weekend according to Comscore, which compiles box office data. ‘The Lego Movie 2’ Tops Box Office, but Falls Short of Expectations 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Henson thought it too camp, plus, as she wrote in the memoir, “hip-hop? Please. Stupid, corny as hell.” Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Written by Craig Shemin, president of the Jim Henson Legacy, an organization perpetuating Henson’s work, “it has to do with sort of bringing out the best in people,” Mr. Reineke said. Spare Times: For Children, for April 13-19 2012-04-12T20:41:32Z As grateful as Ms. Henson is for pop culture’s adulation of Cookie, she’s somewhat weary of being constantly associated with her. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z But according to their son, Nolan Henson, the place became even more popular as a steakhouse, with Steve’s dressing a favorite souvenir. Ranch Nation 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z But at least one person had not given up on Jim Henson’s colorful felt misfits. On ‘The Muppets,’ Miss Piggy Has a Talk Show and a Chatty Staff 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z He's also a longtime Henson fan who told Variety, "The first screen personas I ever loved were Henson creations. … I've never stopped loving his work, even as a young frisky man, and on into adulthood." 'Fraggle Rock': Can Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring back the Muppet magic? 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z It seems to take equal parts inspiration from the Jim Henson movie, Bowie’s own life and A-Ha’s “Take on Me.” The 10 Best David Bowie Music Videos 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z One exception on the horizon: “Top Puppet,” a reality competition special that NBC recently ordered from the Jim Henson Company and a producer of “The Voice.” Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Henson is an amateur writer, but her frankness in relaying the events of her life is staggering, and she has a knack for including specific details that stick with you. A guide to the literature of Japan’s “comfort women”: Comfort station survivors tell their stories 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z But no such confrontation was broadcast — though Ms. Henson did fix him with a pointed stare that was widely interpreted as such — and he did not address the accusations. ‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Best Picture as Oscars Project Diversity 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Henson and his family eventually escaped and resettled in Canada; his autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s lead character in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Antiques: Discoveries in the Past Year’s Auctions 2013-12-26T18:37:39Z Adam Shankman, the director of What Men Want, knew that Henson’s mastery of physical comedy would be central to the movie. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Henson is also appealing for donations to defray the cost. Taraji P Henson creates free 'virtual therapy' service for coronavirus-hit African Americans 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Puppetry “is very cross-disciplinary,” said Henson, who noted that her father, the renowned puppeteer Jim Henson, often produced art that “would have never worked on the stage.” The Wide World of Puppetry Converges on New York 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Soon after, Henson invited Spinney to play two Muppet characters that were being developed for “Sesame Street,” which made its debut on public television later that year. Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Henson had wrapped up two seasons of Person of Interest in 2013, and told her business team that she was done with TV. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The coverage of her relationship with Henson has indeed been quite relentless – read the reports and they seem to be alternately teetering on the brink of either wedded bliss or total collapse. 'I've just gotta sing' 2010-03-24T07:00:00Z Several pictures show him working alongside Jim Henson, the iconoclastic creator of the Muppets, who recruited Spinney to “Sesame Street” all those years ago. Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Henson will be succeeded by Mr. Smith, who led the opera for 25 years before retiring in 2011; the orchestras said Mr. Smith would stay on “until a permanent successor is identified.” Minnesota Orchestra Names Interim President 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson, one of the stars of “Hidden Figures,” about the African American women who were instrumental in the success of the country’s space program, was dressed by Alberta Ferretti. Perspective | The most eye-catching red carpet look at the Oscars wasn’t a dress. It was a blue ACLU ribbon. 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z “Parents want to open doors for their children. Some open doors, while some bulldoze walls,” said Jen Henson, founder of Jen Henson ACT Prep, based outside Houston. Consumed by competition, parents fuel a college admissions game that few can play 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z I referred to the covering that makes up the outside of Jim Henson’s creations as felt; a reader informed me that it was, in fact, fleece. Muppet Meta Mania, Revived for the Streaming Era 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Jane Henson, the former wife of Muppets creator Jim Henson who was influential in the creation of the popular US TV puppet program, died on Tuesday following a long bout with cancer. The Muppets' puppet designer Jane Henson dies 2013-04-02T23:48:12Z “The Muppet Show” was filmed at Elstree Studios, a few miles north of the British capital, and led to Henson making the U.K. a creative home for many of his subsequent projects. London honors Muppets creator Jim Henson with blue plaque 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Ms. de Anda introduced him to Heather Henson, a daughter of Jim Henson, who helped add an interactive element to the bicycle-powered float. Themes for a March: Solar City, Natural Haven 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z And perhaps the most glaring omission concerned one of the show’s funniest characters, Damian Hubbard, the sardonic gay sage of North Shore High School, played by the effortlessly glib Grey Henson. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Henson legally separated from her husband in 1986 prior to his death. Muppets matriarch Jane Nebel Henson dies at age 78 2013-04-02T23:50:24Z It would take another few years for Henson to discover the error of this choice and return to her original passion. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z "I'm so happy to have my father's work be part of the cultural heritage of this country," said Cheryl Henson, one of the couple's children and president of the Jim Henson Foundation. Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian 2013-09-24T21:19:32Z Mr. Henson, who presided during a labor dispute that led to the 16-month lockout and received the enmity of many of the orchestra’s musicians, will leave the orchestra on Aug. 31. Minnesota Orchestra Names Interim President 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z He was seated at an outdoor picnic table at the Jim Henson Productions complex in , where Daft Punk's production company, Daft Arts, keeps offices. Daft Punk's unlikely journey into the 'Tron: Legacy' universe 2010-12-26T06:00:00Z He later led fans in singing “Happy Birthday” to Taraji P. Henson, a star of the film, who turned 46 on Sunday. Songs and Tears for ‘Hidden Figures’ 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Henson loved acting as a child, but after flunking her audition to study drama at state college, was initially discouraged. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z During his senior year, Henson auditioned for “The Book of Mormon” and, to the envy of fine-arts degree holders everywhere, graduated with a diploma and a job guarantee. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z And only this week, Henson has been lashing out on social media at anyone who criticises The Best of Enemies based on the trailer alone. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Ms. Johnson, Ms. Henson found, was regal, inward and resolute. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z In between these two projects, Henson asked him to come up with the score for “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” an hourlong TV special that aired in America on HBO in 1978. Remember Emmet Otter and His Jug Band? They’re Back, and Onstage. 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The series received a disappointing three nods, though Ms. Henson received one for best actress in a drama. Lee Daniels: 'Empire' Spinoff Coming 'Without Question' 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z A shareholder and board member of the Jim Henson Company, he lived in Saugerties, New York, according to a local newspaper, the Times Herald-Record. Muppets creator's son John Henson dies at age 48 2014-02-16T03:07:02Z "I've got a toddler, and when you read potty-training books, they discourage the use of euphemisms for body parts," says Melissa Henson, the group's director of communications. P-word? OK. The V-word? That's trickier 2012-06-25T19:58:10Z “It was all dry ingredients the way my dad made it,” said Nolan Henson, now 74, who grew up on the ranch. Ranch Nation 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z The Muppets creator Jim Henson was interested in making a film adaptation. She’ll Have You at Moo: Milky White and the Power of Puppetry 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z In the aftermath, the orchestra’s president, Michael Henson, who had become a lightning rod to players, announced he would resign, which led several members of the orchestra’s board to resign in protest. Labor Struggles at Metropolitan Opera Have a Past 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Jim Henson died in 1990 of organ failure following a bacterial infection at age 53. Muppets matriarch Jane Nebel Henson dies at age 78 2013-04-02T23:50:24Z In a note to Henson celebrating the “Mean Girls” Broadway premiere, Nicholaw says, “I started writing ‘Happy opening night, Grey’ and I started bawling like a baby.” Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z When Lee Daniels was casting for "Empire," he was talking to Henson about playing the role of Cookie. Cookie & Lucious: How Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard built an 'Empire' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z When I asked Mège which images were missing from her collection, she named the Australian photographer Bill Henson, whom she began pursuing in the nineteen-eighties, though he ultimately refused to work with her. The Opposite of a Muse 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z After Henson graduated from college, it was her father who suggested she go to California. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z When Mr. Shemin was working for the Jim Henson Company in the 1990s, “the production department said, ‘Oh, we don’t need these,’ ” he recalled, referring to the boxes. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z Look for Taraji P Henson to walk away with the prize for Empire. Golden Globes 2016: who will win, and who should win the TV categories 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson shines as the mother who took the rap — took the rap! — and is back like Sally Brown to get what's coming to her, to get her fair share. Capsule reviews of midseason shows Henson brought his signature character, Kermit the Frog, to the show. Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z In a telephone interview from Chicago, where she is shooting “Empire,” Ms. Henson, 46, discussed Cookie’s future and more. Taraji P. Henson: Talking Cookie, and the Impact of ‘Hidden Figures’ 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Co-star Tariji P. Henson spoke excitedly about the catfights on that show, "fluffy slippers and people stabbing each other in the back." TCA 2015: 'Empire' is an unapologetic soap opera, spiced with life 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z He recalled how he and Henson used to imagine themselves “being old” — by which they meant, in their 70s — “doing Muppets the rest of our lives.” Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z And just as all the Muppet creatures of Jim Henson survived his sudden and untimely death nearly a quarter-century ago. Questions about Elmo young fans won't be asking 2012-11-14T18:09:08Z But Ms. Henson, ever simmering, takes Mary’s moral conundrum very seriously. Review: In ‘Proud Mary,’ Taraji P. Henson Is a Hit Woman With a Soft Spot 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The company says Jane Henson died Tuesday at her Connecticut home following a battle with cancer. Jane Henson of Muppet family fame dies at 78 2013-04-02T23:16:12Z New puppeteers learned the ropes playing appendages, and then, if they passed muster with Jim Henson, they earned their own characters. Motherlode Blog: Farewell, Count von Count 2012-08-27T17:45:36Z “Really? Wow,” said Henson, who was on her way to the “Empire” set when a Times reporter broke the news to her on the snubs. Emmys 2015: Where was 'Empire'? And other snubs and surprises 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z There’s also a reproduction of the faceted interior wall of that nightclub Henson imagined, which would have provided an immersive theater experience with projected imagery and dancers on tables. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Both Scherzinger, who is Hawaiian and Filipina, and Henson, who is Black, remarked that, growing up, they either never saw themselves in these roles, or wouldn’t have been able to get them. ‘Annie Live!’: Coming Soon to Your Living Room 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Echoed Henson: “There’s still work to do, but you can’t let it make you bitter. You just have to keep doing the work.” The ‘Hidden Figures’ stars on how working at NASA in the 1960s is a little like Hollywood 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Nicholaw, who as “Mormon’s” choreographer and co-director cast Henson in the national tour of “Mormon” before the actor spent two years in the Broadway production, says he’s especially proud of him. Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Taraji P. Henson agrees that minorities were not represented enough at the Emmys - and there are too few working in Hollywood. Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood needs more minorities 2010-09-17T18:24:00Z Being a single parent with a fluctuating income was hard, and Johnson’s murder was hard, but, Henson says, nothing was as hard as preparing her son to be a black man in America. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z But there also are homegrown puppeteers such as Pointless, a collective run by 16 University of Maryland alumni who are proud to share an alma mater with Muppets mastermind Jim Henson. A surprise after the final performance of ‘Fetch Clay, Make Man’ at Round House The fact that three women of color play the female leads this year thrills Henson. ‘Annie Live!’: Coming Soon to Your Living Room 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Ms. Davis was very good; Ms. Henson was better; Ms. Russell, for the third season in a row, was best. Mike Hale on the Emmy Awards 2015: Predictions, Wishes and What-Ifs 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z But the key to their chemistry, Henson maintains, is more primal. Cookie & Lucious: How Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard built an 'Empire' 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Disney bought the Muppets with the Jim Henson Company in 2004 but has found more success in licensing the characters than they have through films. Disney Announces 2015 Slate Of Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars Movies 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z Bissell will discuss his directorial debut and Henson will share the timely relevance of this pivotal moment in civil rights history. 6 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z This was a major Hollywood movie with a budget of more than $150m, and when Henson’s agents went in to do the deal, they asked for what they felt was an appropriate fee. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z That question caused something close to resignation to come over both Ms. Henson and Ms. Spencer. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Despite the singer’s previous experience playing a goblin king in the Jim Henson fantasy Labyrinth, the part eventually went to the Australian actor Hugo Weaving. David Bowie 'did audition' for Lord of the Rings 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z For Eric Henson and Skip Harvey, aspiring illustrators, and Holly Conrad, a costume and creature designer, Comic-Con is a job fair. Movie Review: ?Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan?s Hope,? by Morgan Spurlock 2012-04-12T21:47:24Z Ms. Henson does what she can with a role that keeps her anger at a low simmer until requiring her to go full banshee within basically one scene. Review: In ‘Acrimony,’ Taraji P. Henson Endures Marriage and Script Woes 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Ms. Henson voiced the de rigueur campaign line — that awards did not matter. Songs and Tears for ‘Hidden Figures’ 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z “We have a trust level,” explains Henson about her relationship with Howard. 'Empire': Inside Fox's Ambitious, Groundbreaking Musical Soap 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Henson: Also, because we are in a fantasy world, that allows us to be a little big in our metaphors. "Dark Crystal" director on working puppet magic: "You have to imagine bringing life to everything" 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z “There are way more talented black actresses than there are intelligent, meaningful roles for them, and we’re consistently charged with diving for the crumbs of the scraps, lest we starve,” wrote Henson. What Salma Hayek’s Weinstein story reveals about Hollywood power and pay 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Those narrators, one adult and one child, use a script by Craig Shemin, a former writer for the Jim Henson Company. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 21-27 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z "I think people realized that if you put Kermit's face up there, it was just as powerful," Jane Henson, 76, said. Henson donates original Kermit to Smithsonian 2010-08-25T17:32:00Z The story of Dawn, told through museum exhibits, is interwoven with that of Henson. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z It depicted, among other black men, the explorer Matthew A. Henson; the physician Charles Richard Drew; the scientist and urban planner Benjamin Banneker; and the inventor Garrett A. Morgan, who developed face masks for firefighters. A Sculptor of Black Heroes Leaves a Legacy 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Born in Nassau, in the Bahamas, and based in New York, Mr. Strachan represented the Bahamas five years ago in its first Venice Biennale pavilion with a project resurrecting another African-American pioneer: Mathew Henson. Tavares Strachan Teams With SpaceX to Launch Satellite-Sculpture Into Orbit 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z The Henson Company, which still distributes its Creature Shop toys in Chick-fil-A meals, is reportedly set to stop distributing them next month. Chick-fil-A starts a culture war 2012-07-23T21:20:00Z Cookie Monster evolved from the Wheel Stealer, one of several puppet creatures Henson invented who consume a family’s snacks in a 1960s television commercial. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z The show follows the US format, with 25 single women competing for Henson's attentions in a luxury villa on the Cote D'Azur. TV highlights 19/08/2011: The Perfect Murder 2011-08-18T22:00:03Z As for Henson, she is also looking forward to furthering the popularity of "Empire," particularly overseas. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z That last part, Henson says, was less of a stretch than one might imagine. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Ms. Henson, who had left the CBS thriller “Person of Interest,” said she was not eager to return to TV and was happier doing Los Angeles theater, “getting my $5.” The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Good fortune seems to have followed Henson from “Mormon” to “Mean Girls.” Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z “I was worried the audience would be upset,” Brian Henson admitted. Made of Blue Felt and Working Blue, Too: Dirty Puppets on the Big Screen 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z And we are all very familiar with the Bill Henson case of 2008. Censorship is stifling Australia's artistic freedom of expression 2013-06-13T23:39:31Z Henson legally separated from her husband four years prior to his death in 1990 of organ failure following a bacterial infection at the age of 53. The Muppets' puppet designer Jane Henson dies 2013-04-02T23:48:12Z Taraji P Henson and Terence Howard are presenting the award for best writing in a limited series or movie. Emmys 2015: winners and performances – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The Jim Henson Company's archives director, Karen Falk, who has spent nearly 20 years poring over Henson artifacts and who unearthed the script, spoke to Reuters about the storyteller. Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't 2012-01-19T10:01:06Z Dramas have significant “departure” episodes, exemplified by “The Last of Us,” and comedies have what amounts to celebrity cameos, like Taraji P. Henson on “Abbott Elementary.” Emmys: Our Critics on ‘Beef,’ ‘Succession’ and Category Confusion 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z But where “Age of Resistance” may benefit from the halo effect of Jim Henson’s legacy and that of the film that inspires it, Amazon’s drama pushes into somewhat underexplored genre territory. "Carnival Row": Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne's fairy tale is fractured by competing narratives 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z At the Smithsonian, staff members turn down nearly 99 percent of submissions, says Pam Henson, director of the institutional history division. Behind taxidermy display halls are lots of donors of (unsolicited) dead animals 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z As the three took the stage for a Q&A following the screening, Henson was fighting back tears, exclaiming “It’s so important.” Toronto sneak peak of 'Hidden Figures' moves Henson to tears 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z As the three took the stage for a Q&A following the screening, Henson was fighting back tears, exclaiming "It's so important." Toronto sneak peak of 'Hidden Figures' moves Henson to tears 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z “The desire to tell people about these shows is really from the heart,” Cheryl Henson said. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z This Friday at 1 and 3 p.m. the museum will screen “A Muppet Family Christmas,” a feature film, and “A Classic Henson Holiday,” a compilation of clips from various Henson shows. Spare Times: For Children, for Dec. 30-Jan. 5 2011-12-29T22:23:48Z The puppets — animated and voiced by skilled puppeteers — star alongside Ms. Andrews in “Julie’s Greenroom,” a new children’s show produced by the Henson Company and available on Netflix beginning March 17. The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Julie Andrews and Henson Puppets 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z In another activity, children will invent a family member for an existing Henson character, drawing it, above right, on a Muppet-shaped paper template. Spare Times for Children for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z But it wasn’t just Henson who benefited from “Stop.” Tina Fey and her ‘Mean Girls’ team wrote him a showstopper. Then he got a Tony nod. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z It helps that several members of Henson’s inner circle, not to mention his family, are on hand to provide continuity. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z “I got to thank Taraji P. Henson because she stood up for a brother.” Diddy Falls During All-Star Performance BET Awards 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z “My father saved almost everything,” said Cheryl Henson, who runs the Jim Henson Foundation, a separate nonprofit devoted to the advancement of puppet theater. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Henson's widow Jane Henson will donate 10 characters from the early TV show "Sam and Friends" to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. First Kermit the Frog being given to Smithsonian 2010-08-25T12:16:00Z Her two biggest loves are apparently Jim Henson and prog rock. New band of the day ? No 842: Glasser 2010-08-06T16:02:00Z "It's a brand name, like Kleenex. Jim Henson came up with the name. A Muppet is used for characters that he came up with." 15 secrets of "Sesame Street" puppeteers 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z One exhibit details Henson’s journey to freedom in considerable depth. At Ontario Underground Railroad Sites, Farming and Liberty 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z What is at stake, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Henson maintain, is the very survival of the orchestra. Critic’s Notebook: Lockout for the Minnesota Orchestra Grows More Painful 2013-05-12T21:48:05Z Accepting the award, star Taraji P Henson said: “This story is of unity and this story is about what happens when we put our differences aside ... Love wins.” SAG awards: Hidden Figures and Stranger Things win big as actors get political 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z Rugby player Gavin Henson said he accused the family of his then-wife singer Charlotte Church of leaking stories to the press. Murdoch company to pay hacking damages in 36 cases 2012-01-19T12:48:11Z Posing all the puppets in each version of the exhibition is Bonnie Erickson, who joined Henson in 1971 and eventually became head of the Muppet workshop and later executive director of the Jim Henson Legacy. Jim Henson's universe: Muppets, 'Sesame Street,' Fraggles and more, all in one traveling exhibition 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Henson went on to become a minister and to write an autobiography, “The Life of Josiah Henson,” that was a major influence on Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Graves and Garbage: The Hard Life of an Archeologist 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z For instance, Henson says, the temperature of winter nights is rising more quickly than temperatures at any other time, or in any other season. How to Talk to Your Kids About the Weather—Really 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z With a scene-stealing turn as Cookie Lyon, the flashy, eminently quotable matriarch in the hip-hop soap "Empire," Oscar-nominee Henson also seems like a given. Emmys 2015: Will African American women dominate actress in a drama competition? 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Henson is a big proponent of family therapy and normalizing therapy starting at a young age to help Black children avoid resorting to coping mechanisms in the form of bad habits. Why Taraji P. Henson is trying to shed light on the mental health crisis among Black youth 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z These touches of humor may be intended to blow raspberries at long-ago reviews of Jim Henson’s 1982 movie, many of which penalized Henson’s creation for failing to channel the signature lightheartedness of The Muppets franchise. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance": A seductive fantasy very relevant to our reality 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Jim Henson and Sammy Davis Jr, two geniuses, dying on the same day. Mo Rocca on "Mobituaries," celebrity deaths and what we get wrong about Billy Carter 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z It refers to the characters in its movie as “Henson puppets.” Makers of ‘Sesame Street’ Sue to Get Raunchy Puppet Movie to Change Its Advertising 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z Who wouldn’t want to see Jim Henson revisit the epic world of wonder that captivated our hearts 34 years ago? Will the Labyrinth sequel work without David Bowie and Jim Henson? 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z In 2004, Walt Disney Company purchased the rights to some Jim Henson characters, such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. Makers of ‘Sesame Street’ Sue to Get Raunchy Puppet Movie to Change Its Advertising 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z Henson and Howard starred together in 2005's "Hustle & Flow," which earned Howard an Oscar nomination for best actor. Taraji, Terrence: Hollywood needs more minorities 2010-09-17T18:24:00Z "She took the bullet for the family," Henson said, "because Lucious was the talent." In Taraji P. Henson's world, people of all races love and hurt the same 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Ms. Henson said of the “Empire” characters, “This is a family with a lot of money, and you watch them get destroyed by the root of all evil, which is that green.” The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z STAMFORD, Conn. — Jim Henson's Muppets made pigs and frogs endearing, and Walt Disney turned a common rodent into a cultural icon. Conn. company's stuffed germ toys catching on 2010-12-18T16:09:14Z What’s one of the greatest lessons you learned from Jim Henson? This Is What It's Like to Play Big Bird on Sesame Street for 45 Years 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Ms. Henson said, puppeteers have a better shot at getting financial support from general arts funders and at being included in performance festivals than they used to. Give Them a Hand: Puppet Artists Are Having a Moment 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z Some snubs in the diversity race were disappointing, most noticeably the smash hit Empire, which only got two costume nods outside of Taraji P. Henson’s inevitable nomination for playing Cookie Lyon. 4 Big Ways The Emmy Awards Have Changed In The Last Decade 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Taraji P Henson has been hustling in Hollywood for a while, and no one is more aware of this than she is. Crush of the week: Taraji P Henson 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z There's a reason that's so familiar, the organizers of an exhibit opening this weekend in New York say: Jim Henson. Exhibit in NYC explores the man behind the Muppets 2011-07-13T18:18:08Z It's a surprise, then, that this week Henson is finally playing what look like proper shows. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z On the smaller screen, details emerge about a new BBC show involving the Jim Henson Company, the group behind The Muppets. Lena Dunham lashes out against porn 2013-05-28T14:16:33Z “I don’t like to repeat characters,” Ms. Henson said. Taraji P. Henson: Talking Cookie, and the Impact of ‘Hidden Figures’ 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Henson eventually calculated that her fee was less than 2% of what her co-stars made. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z It wasn't immediately clear how long Henson & Efron represented Prince, who changed lawyers frequently throughout his career. Lawyers may have 'potentially relevant' info on Prince heirs 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z “I’ve got a toddler, and when you read potty-training books, they discourage the use of euphemisms for body parts,” says Melissa Henson, the group’s director of communications. V-word vs. P-word 2012-06-26T15:57:00Z Dr. Rebecca Preston, blue plaques historian at English Heritage, which has been running the program since 1986, said Henson deserved his latest honor. London honors Muppets creator Jim Henson with blue plaque 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Of course, the real largesse in this situation comes from Henson’s mother, who did not interfere in her daughter’s admiration for her father. Taraji P Henson: 'I'm glad I kept my ego in check' 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z The show highlights Henson above all as a television pioneer. And a Frog Shall Lead Them: Henson?s Legacy 2011-08-18T20:16:26Z The idea of playing someone much younger and much heavier did not seem outrageous to Henson. 'Empire's' tough Cookie, Taraji P. Henson, always up for a challenge 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z In this vein, Henson started a foundation named for her father, who returned from war with mental health issues, with the mission of eradicating the stigma around mental health in the black community. From Britney Spears to Taraji P. Henson, celebrities are being more open about mental health 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Daniels said he thought first of Ms. Henson as Cookie, Lucious’s former spouse, who took the fall for their misdeeds. The Cast and Director of ‘Empire’ Discuss Their New Show 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Developed at the New Victory Theater with funds from the Jim Henson Foundation for Puppetry, this production uses animation, projections and shadow puppetry to help Dog explore just what he’d like to be. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z A federal judge dismissed the suit, and Brian Henson has no hard feelings. Made of Blue Felt and Working Blue, Too: Dirty Puppets on the Big Screen 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Move over, Cookie and Jamal — Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett are lending their fierceness to a new platform with a MAC Cosmetics collaboration that will benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS. Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett Star in MAC Campaign 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z With Ernie aloft — “Jim Henson said, we’re acting from the elbow up” — he had his phone mirrored to his Apple TV and another small monitor set up to better view the puppet. How to Get to ‘Sesame Street’? These Days, It’s by Video Conference 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z According to Karen Falk, historian for the Jim Henson Company, the character was named after a notoriously unpleasant waiter or restaurant proprietor who once served “Sesame Street” creator Henson. Oscar Brand, folk troubadour and radio host for seven decades, dies at 96 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z But place your head inside the box and there Henson was – performing in another room, the image projected directly in front of you. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z Count Empire actress Taraji P. Henson as one of those people. Taraji P. Henson Mistook Coldplay for Maroon 5 at Super Bowl 50 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Henson plays his first live shows at the Cinema Museum on 3 and 4 October. Keaton Henson: fame, stage fright and the discomfort of strangers 2012-10-03T13:46:03Z Henson plays an Atlanta sports agent who gains the power to hear men’s thoughts. ‘The Lego Movie 2’ Tops Box Office, but Falls Short of Expectations 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z In January, Henson got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Taraji P Henson: 'Hollywood didn't grasp my talent' 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Henson herself describes Cookie as “the American Dream”. All hail, Cookie! Empire's leading lady is part of the female anti-hero antidote 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z But Linz says that the "Sesame Street" crew and the rest of the Muppets were designed by Henson with that in mind. 15 secrets of "Sesame Street" puppeteers 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z “I hate when I do a film, and it has a lot of African-Americans and they call it a black film,” Ms. Henson said. Uncovering a Tale of Rocket Science, Race and the ’60s 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z In a reversal of this conceit, Taraji P. Henson will be starring in “What Men Want,” scheduled to reach theaters on Jan. 11. What’s on TV Friday: ‘The Road’ and ‘Trolls: The Beat Goes On’ 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z “When a woman wins,” Henson says, “it’s like ‘Yes, she’s winning for all of us.” Taraji P. Henson on Hollywood's Racial Biases: 'I Know the Struggle' 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z My father had lived abroad; my mother had worked with Jim Henson; both received far more higher education than I did. It’s easy to dismiss boomers as know-nothings – but they got some things right, OK? 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z Spinney, who is now 84, was offered a job by Jim Henson back in 1969, after he saw him performing at a Salt Lake City puppeteers’ festival. Caroll Spinney to retire from playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z It’s why Cheryl Henson, president of the Jim Henson Foundation and the puppetmaster’s daughter, visits every year, having found nothing comparable at home. London International Mime Festival: Wordless Physicality That Smashes the Glass Box 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z |
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