Disney Is Making a Documentary About Jim Henson, Beloved ‘Muppets’ Creator

A brand new documentary being produced for Disney will shine a highlight on Muppets creator Jim Henson (assuming licensed diva Miss Piggy would not discover a approach to steal the highlight). The doc guarantees to be “the definitive portrait of Henson,” in keeping with a launch, and it will be directed and produced by Ron Howard.

Although the documentary remains to be with out a title, we all know it will embrace photographs, sketches, dwelling films and excerpts from the puppeteer’s private diaries. The Henson household is on board, and the movie will probably be produced by Brian Grazer’s Think about Documentaries.

Henson pioneered iconic Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. He is additionally identified for his work on Sesame Road and fantasy movies resembling The Darkish Crystal and Labyrinth.

“Jim Henson transcends generations by means of his iconic characters, and it is one of many many the explanation why I’ve been a lifelong fan,”  Howard says within the launch. “I am unable to wait to share a aspect of him and his profession that folks have by no means seen earlier than.”

The documentary will probably be produced for Disney Branded Tv underneath the Disney Authentic Documentary banner, in keeping with the discharge. The banner largely produces and acquires content material for Disney Plus, however it’s unclear whether or not the brand new documentary will premiere on the streaming platform.

Disney Authentic Documentary did not instantly reply to a request for remark a couple of launch date. Within the meantime, perhaps attempt to channel all of your pleasure into an Animal-esque drumming frenzy.