While Star Wars and Marvel shows likeThe MandalorianandMoon Knightwill always get the most attention , Disney+has also created a swell many original documentaries that you should n’t be sleeping on . But Disney+ ’s next documentary will tackle one of the most beloved hoi polloi in tike ’s entertainment : Jim Henson .
When Henson , Divine of both The Muppets and Sesame Street , suddenly died in 1990 of toxic shock absorber syndrome at the age of 53 , it was a bewildering exit that affect everyone who had grow up loving the two franchises . In fact , he ’s still mourned to this day , a testament to the endure nature of his astonishing work . Ergo , he ’s the perfect choice to be the subject of a documentary like this , which , accord to the press release , “ will be the classic portrait of Henson , produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family , and will present a absorbing and intimate look at Jim ’s illustrious career creating treasured characters and revolutionise television receiver and film . ” It will be direct by Ron Howard , using “ never - before - seen personal archive ” include “ single home movies , pic , sketches , and Henson ’s personal diaries . ”
In a statement , Jim Henson ’s family say , “ The Jim Henson Company ’s archive is a treasure reflect our father ’s work , personal life history , and inspirations , and has been carefully maintained for the last 30 years under the leadership of archivist Karen Falk . It will be thrilling to see the story that emerges from these materials in the manpower of a in truth bang-up filmmaker like Ron Howard , who has the unadulterated heart and personality to tell Jim Henson ’s story . ”
A 1986 photo of Jim HensonPhoto: Nancy R. Schiff (Getty Images)
The documentary has no release date — heck , it does n’t even have an official title yet — so it ’ll be a while before we can watch it . But chances are it ’ll be deserving the postponement .
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