Jim Henson Idea Man
| Jim Henson Idea Man | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Ron Howard |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
Release dates | May 2024 (Cannes)
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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]
It will have its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, in the Cannes Classics sections, and is set to premiere on Disney+ worldwide on May 31, 2024.[2]
Production[edit]
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]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | 24 May 2024 | L'Œil d'or | Ron Howard | Pending | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Zuckerman, Esther (April 11, 2024). "First Look: Ron Howard Enters the World of Jim Henson". Vanity Fair. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Fu, Eddie (April 11, 2024). "Ron Howard's Jim Henson Documentary Idea Man Sets Premiere Date". Consequence. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 21, 2021). "Jim Henson Biopic: Michael Mitnick Writing 'Muppet Man' For Disney & The Jim Henson Company". Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2024 Competition". L'Œil d'or (in French). Scam : Société civile des auteurs multimédia. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
External links[edit]
- Upcoming films
- 2024 films
- 2024 documentary films
- American documentary films
- Films directed by Ron Howard
- Films produced by Brian Grazer
- Documentary films about film directors and producers
- Documentary films about entertainers
- Documentary films about television people
- The Jim Henson Company films
- Imagine Entertainment films
- Disney documentary films
- Disney+ original films
- Jim Henson