'Jim Henson's Fantastic World'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Schedule updated on January 9, 2012) MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE ANNOUNCES A SEVEN-WEEK EXTENSION OF ‘JIM HENSON’S FANTASTIC WORLD’ The popular exhibition about the creator of The Muppets™ and special programs will continue through March 4, 2012 Astoria, New York, December 20, 2011—Carl Goodman, Executive Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced a seven-week extension for Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, the Smithsonian traveling exhibition that explores the creative process of the world-renowned puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer. The popular exhibition, which was scheduled to close on January 16, will now be on view through Sunday, March 4, 2012. “The Henson exhibition has delighted Museum visitors of all ages and backgrounds,” said Mr. Goodman. “By the end of its run, we expect more than 100,000 visitors to have seen the exhibition. Many of them will also have experienced a screening of one of Jim Henson’s movies or television shows in our theaters or participated in a related workshop.” Museum of the Moving Image is the thirteenth and final venue scheduled to host Jim Henson’s Fantastic World and the only one in New York State. Since it opened on July 16, 2011, the exhibition has been seen by nearly 90,000 visitors. During this period, special guests including Frank Oz, Brian Henson, Cheryl Henson, Bob McGrath, Brian Froud, Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, Bonnie Erickson, and other performers, family members, and colleagues of Jim Henson have participated in public programs. Many of these programs were compiled and presented by Craig Shemin, President of the Jim Henson Legacy.
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