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Texane · 21st September 2005, 05:37 AM

Utah & Salt Lake City Scapers - prep to welcome Brian Henson for the PKWars screening!

Press Release: THE SLC FILM CENTER HOSTS BRIAN HENSON ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HENSON COMPANY

SEPTEMBER 29 HENSON SPEAKS WITH FILM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC.

September 29th and 30th Brian Henson, director, performer and co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company will be an artist in residence at the SLC Film Center. The residency is in celebration of The Jim Henson Company's 50th anniversary and the release of Henson's latest collaboration MIRROR MASK, in select theaters on September 30th (see www.mirrormaskthemovie.com).

The SLC FILM CENTER will conduct a three day retrospective of Henson Company favorites directed by Henson, including JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: THE REAL STORY, FARSCAPE: THE PEACEKEEPER WARS, and MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. The hit 80's classic film LABYRINTH, in which Henson was a key performer, will also be screened. The celebration will also include some early films created by Company founder, Jim Henson. Additionally, Brian Henson will conduct an afternoon presentation on the future of digital puppetry and discuss the newest technology coming out of Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Salt Lake City is one of several cities participating in the Company's anniversary. Los Angeles, New York, Boston,
Minneapolis, San Diego and others have all hosted various events to honor the Company's diverse and prolific history. "It's Not Easy Being Green And Other Things to Consider," a collection of quotes by and about Jim Henson, was released by Hyperion Books on September 14th and on September 28th. The United States Postal Service will issue a new stamp honoring Jim Henson and his puppetry legacy.

"Having played an important role in independent filmmaking and computer animation techniques, Salt Lake City is a perfect host for a celebration of our company's 50th year," said Brian Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company. "The city is home for some of our most loyal and supportive audiences and I am looking forward to meeting them and discussing our upcoming projects."

RETROSPECTIVE SCHEDULE:

All screenings and events are at the City Library, 210 E 400 South and are Free and Open to the Public.

**Wednesday, September 28**

12PM MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.

2PM Screening of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: The Real Story (3 hour mini-series).

**Thursday, September 29th**

2PM LABYRINTH screening followed by Q&A with Brian Henson
performer of Hoggle and puppeteer coordinator on the film.

4PM Screening of Jim Henson's experimental short films and his
Oscar-nominated short film Timepiece.

4:30PM THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL PUPPETRY: A Conversation with Brian Henson.

5:15PM Reception and autographs co-presented with NIGHT FLIGHT COMICS and THE UTAH FILM COMMISSION.

6PM FARSCAPE: The Peacekeeper Wars - a 3 hour miniseries introduced by Brian Henson and followed by a Q&A with Brian Henson.

**Friday, September 30th**

11AM A COLLECTION OF TELEVISION WORK: MOTHER GOOSE STORIES; MUPPETS TONIGHT w/Prince; DINOSAURS: "Nature Calls."

1PM RETURN TO OZ.

4PM TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.

Scapers, please pass on this information to any friends and family you have that are fans of Henson's projects as well.

From: "jullfff2" <jul@watchfarscape.com>
SaveFarscapeAnnouncements@yahoogroups.com.

21st September 2005, 05:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Texane Frelling Wicked Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Texas (of course!) Posts: 3,877	Utah & Salt Lake City Scapers prep to welcome Brian Henson for the PKWars screening! Utah & Salt Lake City Scapers - prep to welcome Brian Henson for the PKWars screening! Press Release: THE SLC FILM CENTER HOSTS BRIAN HENSON ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HENSON COMPANY SEPTEMBER 29 HENSON SPEAKS WITH FILM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC. September 29th and 30th Brian Henson, director, performer and co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company will be an artist in residence at the SLC Film Center. The residency is in celebration of The Jim Henson Company's 50th anniversary and the release of Henson's latest collaboration MIRROR MASK, in select theaters on September 30th (see www.mirrormaskthemovie.com). The SLC FILM CENTER will conduct a three day retrospective of Henson Company favorites directed by Henson, including JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: THE REAL STORY, FARSCAPE: THE PEACEKEEPER WARS, and MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. The hit 80's classic film LABYRINTH, in which Henson was a key performer, will also be screened. The celebration will also include some early films created by Company founder, Jim Henson. Additionally, Brian Henson will conduct an afternoon presentation on the future of digital puppetry and discuss the newest technology coming out of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Salt Lake City is one of several cities participating in the Company's anniversary. Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Minneapolis, San Diego and others have all hosted various events to honor the Company's diverse and prolific history. "It's Not Easy Being Green And Other Things to Consider," a collection of quotes by and about Jim Henson, was released by Hyperion Books on September 14th and on September 28th. The United States Postal Service will issue a new stamp honoring Jim Henson and his puppetry legacy. "Having played an important role in independent filmmaking and computer animation techniques, Salt Lake City is a perfect host for a celebration of our company's 50th year," said Brian Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company. "The city is home for some of our most loyal and supportive audiences and I am looking forward to meeting them and discussing our upcoming projects." RETROSPECTIVE SCHEDULE: All screenings and events are at the City Library, 210 E 400 South and are Free and Open to the Public. Wednesday, September 28 12PM MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. 2PM Screening of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: The Real Story (3 hour mini-series). Thursday, September 29th 2PM LABYRINTH screening followed by Q&A with Brian Henson performer of Hoggle and puppeteer coordinator on the film. 4PM Screening of Jim Henson's experimental short films and his Oscar-nominated short film Timepiece. 4:30PM THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL PUPPETRY: A Conversation with Brian Henson. 5:15PM Reception and autographs co-presented with NIGHT FLIGHT COMICS and THE UTAH FILM COMMISSION. 6PM FARSCAPE: The Peacekeeper Wars - a 3 hour miniseries introduced by Brian Henson and followed by a Q&A with Brian Henson. Friday, September 30th 11AM A COLLECTION OF TELEVISION WORK: MOTHER GOOSE STORIES; MUPPETS TONIGHT w/Prince; DINOSAURS: "Nature Calls." 1PM RETURN TO OZ. 4PM TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Scapers, please pass on this information to any friends and family you have that are fans of Henson's projects as well. From: "jullfff2" <jul@watchfarscape.com> SaveFarscapeAnnouncements@yahoogroups.com.