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THE JIM HENSON COMPANY INTRODUCES THREE NEW PRESCHOOL SERIES AT MIPJunior AND MIPCOM 2023

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company will be introducing three innovative, whimsical new preschool series at the upcoming MIPJunior and MIPCOM markets. Two CG animated series, Dani Can Dance and Monster Jam, along with the live action puppet series Wowsabout, will make their market debut seeking key commissioning and co-producing partners.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company will be introducing three innovative, whimsical new preschool series at the upcoming MIPJunior and MIPCOM markets.
  • Two CG animated series, Dani Can Dance and Monster Jam, along with the live action puppet series Wowsabout, will make their market debut seeking key commissioning and co-producing partners.
  • "The Jim Henson Company is arriving at MIPCOM with a full fresh slate of high-quality, forward-thinking, live action and animated series that global audiences deserve and expect from us.
  • We are ready to identify the potential broadcasting partners for these new projects that are sure to remain Henson favorites for years to come," said Kerry Novick, Vice President of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company.

The Jim Henson Company, Weta Workshop, and Quidd Partner to Celebrate The Dark Crystal's 40th Anniversary with Digital Collectibles

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.

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  • This marks the first appearance of officially licensed digital collectibles from Wētā Workshop, the award-winning concept design firm, on Quidd.
  • The Dark Crystal x Wētā: Masterpieces features stunningly-detailed 3D renditions of fan-favorite characters, carefully crafted by the artists at Wētā Workshop, ensuring each digital collectible is of the highest quality.
  • "We are excited to be partnering with Wētā Workshop and The Jim Henson Company on this exciting, first-of-its-kind collection," said Michael Bramlage, CEO of Quidd.
  • We are really pleased to be teaming up with The Jim Henson Company and Quidd to work on this drop of premium digital collectibles and think The Dark Crystal fans will love these new creations.

JIM HENSON'S FAMILY HUB ON YOUTUBE LAUNCHES FULL EPISODES OF BELOVED PUPPET SERIES "PAJANIMALS" TO HELP PRESCHOOLERS WITH CHANGING SLEEP ROUTINES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Jim Henson's Family Hub on YouTube has launched a 24/7 live stream dedicated exclusively to full episodes of Pajanimals, the beloved preschool puppet series that models for kids (and their parents) how to transition peacefully through their daily schedules, with a special emphasis on bedtime. The kids safe YouTube channel also showcases popular and iconic titles from The Jim Henson Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, and more.

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  • The kids safe YouTube channel also showcases popular and iconic titles from The Jim Henson Company's beloved catalog includingFraggle Rock,Sid the Science Kid, Word Party,Dinosaur Train,and more.
  • Pajanimals, created with guidance from sleep experts, provides multiple fun and relatable adventures, a perfect resource for parents and caregivers trying to keep their children's sleep habits on track.
  • Parents can also visit Jim Henson's Family Hub online for more ideas from the Pajanimals team.
  • The Company produced Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchiofor Netflix and is currently in production on the feature film The Portable Door.

CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVISM TAKE CENTER STAGE IN TWO NEW KIDS' PROJECTS FROM THE JIM HENSON COMPANY

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company has announced two new projects in development to focus on citizenship and activism. Citizen Squad, a witty live-action musical special, explores how kids accept the call to action of citizenship to solve real-world problems through a twisty, nonsensical adventure that yields loads of humor. The unscripted live-action series History Remix starring a mischief-making puppet host, celebrates figures who have had an impact on the world we live in as seen from the often-hilarious kid point of view.

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  • "Citizenship and civics teach kids to care about themselves, one another, the environment, and their community.
  • The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.
  • The Company is currently in production on Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchiofor Netflix and the feature film The Portable Door.
  • With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and post-production facilities.

THE JIM HENSON COMPANY AND A KIDS COMPANY ABOUT PARTNER TO DEVELOP "A KIDS SHOW ABOUT," A NEW MIXED-MEDIA KIDS SERIES ADDRESSING TODAY'S TOUGHEST TOPICS

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, producer of the recent critically-acclaimed series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and Harriet the Spy, has partnered with A Kids Company About, the Portland, OR-based media company built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, empowering, and important conversations, to develop A Kids Show About. The new mixed-media series, targeting families and kids 6-11, is based on the bestselling and award-winning book series "A Kids Book About" and will feature live-action segments, animation, and puppetry vignettes to teach kids and families how to have conversations around the tough and relevant topics facing children today.

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  • "Kids' television is all about iconography; memorable characters who bring joy and warmth to the story and watching experience.
  • And some of the most iconic, timeless characters in kids' television came from The Jim Henson Company," said Jelani Memory, CEO and founder of A Kids Company About.
  • A Kids Show About will be produced by The Jim Henson Company, with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford executive producing.
  • is a new kind of kids media company that works to empower a generation of kids through diverse storytelling.

The Jim Henson Company Partners With Quidd to Release the Dark Crystal NFTs

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Quidd, founded in 2016, is the first marketplace built for buying and selling limited-edition, individually serialized digital collectibles and NFTs.

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  • Quidd, founded in 2016, is the first marketplace built for buying and selling limited-edition, individually serialized digital collectibles and NFTs.
  • With its unique mintables technology and easy-to-use platform, Quidd brings accessible digital and NFT collecting to mass audiences, regardless of their crypto experience.
  • These new collections will bring The Dark Crystal universe and characters to life in digital and blockchain collectibles.
  • "It's incredible to be able to build collections around a movie as impactful and deeply rooted in its lore as The Dark Crystal," said Sam Barberie, VP of Content at Quidd.

JIM HENSON'S FAMILY HUB LAUNCHES KIDS SAFE CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Henson's Family Hub, The Jim Henson Company's online community for celebrating, supporting and connecting all kinds of families, has launched a new YouTube channel featuring full episodes, fun clips, weekly updates, and more. This kids safe channel (/HensonFamilyHub) showcases popular and iconic titles from the Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, Pajanimals, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Henson's Family Hub, The Jim Henson Company's online community for celebrating, supporting and connecting all kinds of families, has launched a new YouTube channel featuring full episodes, fun clips, weekly updates, and more.
  • This kids safe channel (/HensonFamilyHub) showcases popular and iconic titles from the Company's beloved catalog including Fraggle Rock, Sid the Science Kid, Word Party, Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, Pajanimals, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.
  • "Jim Henson's Family Hub on YouTube provides the perfect place online for kids of all ages to enjoy the high-quality entertainment that has become synonymous with The Jim Henson Company," said Kerry Novick, Vice President of Global Distribution.
  • The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.

Kerry Novick Joins the Jim Henson Company As Vice President Of Global Distribution

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Seasoned distribution executive Kerry Novick has joined The Jim Henson Company as Vice President of Global Distribution.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Seasoned distribution executive Kerry Novick has joined The Jim Henson Company as Vice President of Global Distribution.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Lytton, President and COO, to whom Novick directly reports.
  • Before joining The Jim Henson Company, Novick served as SVP of Global Sales and Co-Productions at Sparky Animation and SVP of Global Business Development at Kidtagious Entertainment.
  • About The Jim Henson CompanyThe Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.

EDYE Receives Certification from KidSAFE Seal Program

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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HITN proudly announced that EDYE, its premium SVOD preschool service has officially been certified by the KidSAFE + COPPA Seal Program.

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  • HITN proudly announced that EDYE, its premium SVOD preschool service has officially been certified by the KidSAFE + COPPA Seal Program.
  • The KidSAFE Seal Program is an independent safety certification service and seal-of-approval program designed exclusively for children-friendly websites and technologies, including kid-targeted game sites, educational services, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, tablet devices, and other similar interactive services and technologies.
  • The KidSafe Seal program www.kidsafeseal.com as an FTC approved COPPA certification is one of the highest standards of online safety and privacy certifications that prioritizes the safety children.
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    HITN's premium SVOD preschool service EDYE, has officially been certified by the KidSAFE + COPPA Seal Program.