Jim Henson Idea Man

2024 documentary film by Ron Howard
Distributed byDisney+
Release date
  • May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
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Jim Henson Idea Man is an upcoming 2024 American documentary film directed by Ron Howard, about puppeteer Jim Henson. The film chronicles Henson's life, from the early years of his career to the creation of properties like the Muppets, Sesame Street, and The Dark Crystal, and also focuses on his creative and romantic partnership with his wife Jane Henson.[1] The film features interviews with family members and collaborators of Jim Henson, including Frank Oz.[1]

Jim Henson Idea Man is set to premiere on May 31, 2024, on Disney+.[2]

Production

A biopic film based on Jim Henson's life, known as Muppet Man, has been in development at Walt Disney Pictures and The Jim Henson Company since 2010. In April 2021, it was reported that Michael Mitnick was hired to rewrite the screenplay, previously written by Aaron and Jordan Kandell. Lisa Henson would serve as producer.[3]

Another attempt to adapt Henson's life, as a then-untitled Jim Henson Idea Man, was announced in March 2022, with a press release stating that the documentary was being produced "with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family".[4] The film's title, as well as its scheduled release date of May 31, 2024, on Disney+, were officially announced on April 11, 2024.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Zuckerman, Esther (April 11, 2024). "First Look: Ron Howard Enters the World of Jim Henson". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Fu, Eddie (April 11, 2024). "Ron Howard's Jim Henson Documentary Idea Man Sets Premiere Date". Consequence. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 21, 2021). "Jim Henson Biopic: Michael Mitnick Writing 'Muppet Man' For Disney & The Jim Henson Company". Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Carey, Matthew (March 30, 2022). "Ron Howard, Brian Grazer Team For Documentary On Jim Henson, With Full Participation Of Muppet Creator's Family". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

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