Puppeteers Unite

Remembering Jim Henson

May 16th, 2012

Tom

On this day in 1990 we lost Jim Henson. To honor his life every year I personally watch all his memorial videos from YouTube and videos where people cover the song “Rainbow Connection”. This year I thought I’d post Jim’s memorial videos on the Puppeteers Unite Facebook Page and post one cover song of the Rainbow Connection here on the blog.

After viewing about a hundred people singing “Rainbow Connection” I came across this little gem…

Here is 8 year old Sean singing “Rainbow Connection” with his ukulele at Three Fathom Cove. Sean’s version of the song is very cute, you can tell he is singing with his whole heart and soul. Enjoy.

The Wild Life

May 16th, 2012

Tom

Glad Black Bag’s newest campaign video presents The Wild Life, is a fake reality show featuring a cast of entertaining animatronic animals and one incredibly messy house. The campaign, created by Evolution Bureau, consists of impressive animatronics by puppeteers who worked on Jim Henson’s the Muppets.

Man Awakens with Puppet Arms

May 16th, 2012

Tom

Maurice Sendak on Jim Henson

May 16th, 2012

Tom

Heavy Metal Puppet Video

May 11th, 2012

Tom

I recently came across a heavy metal music video performed by puppets called “Wake Up and Smell the Thrash” by a band called Thrash or Die…if you like gore, you’ll fully enjoy this video!

and here is the making! I love the behind the scene footage.

Internet Adventure Hour!

May 8th, 2012

Tom

Internet Adventure Hour is a new weekly puppet comedy which follows the happenings of TJ and Cozmo. It seems like a nicely written and shot show. Here is there latest Mother’s Day show…

May the 4th Be With You.

May 4th, 2012

Tom

Beauty Is Embarrassing

May 1st, 2012

Tom

“Beauty Is Embarrassing” is a film that reveals the life and times of American artist Wayne White. I am a huge fan of Wayne’s work and am looking forward to this film. If you don’t know who Wayne White is now, hopefully this film will shed light onto his amazing work and make him a household name.

Puppets for Fantasia

April 26th, 2012

Tom

The cast of Harvest Rain’s production of THE NEVERENDING STORY work with a range of puppets to bring the magical characters of Fantasia to life.

Green Room Sesame Street Fun

April 24th, 2012

Tom

Lolly is back in the Sesame Street Green Room talking pinking monkeys, and making Caroll Spinney Laugh! Lolly is performed by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph- the same performer for Abby Cadabby. Fun to see Sesame Street performers hanging out and letting their hair down.

In the video you’ll also see pipe cleaner monkeys that are being signed by Leslie, and sold to help support the animal shelter! You can find the monkeys at : www.wakeupyourweird.com