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Cupcake Digital is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Fraggle Rock” with new deluxe story apps based on the beloved series created by Jim Henson. New York, NY/Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Cupcake Digital is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Fraggle Rock” with new deluxe story apps based on the beloved series created by Jim Henson. Fraggle Friends Forever is the first of several interactive app experiences designed to introduce fans old and new to the one-of-a-kind world...

--GLOBAL EFFORT KICKS OFF ON EARTH DAY WITH THEMED-EVENTS AND PRODUCT OFFERINGS-- HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 marks the 30(th) Anniversary of the perennial favorite television series Fraggle Rock(TM). The Jim Henson Company announced today the newest marketing partners to join in the celebration which officially begins on Earth Day, April 22, and will feature 30 trendsetting brands, designers, and artists for the Dance Your Cares Away celebration. Some of...

Puppeteer, philanthropist and founder of The Jim Henson Legacy HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jane Henson died in her Connecticut home on April 2, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. A tribute page celebrating Jane and featuring images from her life can be found at http://www.henson.com/jane.html. A memorial mass is planned for next week. Donations may be sent in memory of Jane Henson to the following: (Photo:...

Film Guest Stars Christopher Lloyd As Scientist "Dr. Bonabodon" HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SID THE SCIENCE KID: THE MOVIE, a co-production with The Jim Henson Company and Chinese partners Nine Eyes Stone Pictures and Shanghai Animation Film Studios Group, is making its broadcast premiere on PBS KIDS on March 25 (check local listings) and young fans of the popular, award-winning series are in store for more fun when NCircle Entertainment releases "Sid the...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, world-renowned family entertainment producer and distributor, has announced a partnership with Mindshapes, a leading kids' mobile learning company. Under the deal, Mindshapes will create "Appisodes" based on The Jim Henson Company's popular current preschool series "Sid the Science Kid" and "Pajanimals" as well as content for new Henson properties that will be announced later this year. These appisodes will...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing 21 new items this spring, FOLKMANIS, INC. - Puppets That Inspire Imagination and Play - continues to excite children and adults around the globe. Folkmanis puppets will be appearing at gift and toy shows this spring, including the American International Toy Fair being held in Manhattan New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center February 10(th) - 13(th) where Folkmanis is in booth #2837. "When I made the first...

Super Grover, everyone’s favorite super hero, will teach children from Garden of Dreams partner organization, WHEDco, how to be a super hero; the kids will learn about nutrition and health, warm up to their favorite Sesame Street Live songs and transform into super heroes as Super Grover helps them create their own super hero capes. The Garden of Dreams foundation is a non-profit charity that makes dreams come true for children facing obstacles. Bronx, NY (PRWEB) January 23, 2013 Super...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Places, Inc. (OTCQB: PNCH) announced today, that it has completed its name and symbol change and is now officially named IC Punch Media, Inc. with a new trading symbol of PNCH. The name change was done to reflect the company's expansion into Network Television and TV and movie production. Other Company News... IC Punch Media has entered into a joint production agreement with Executive Producers Kelley Blosser and James Allen...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It was only 13 months ago that Punch/IC Places OTCQB: ICPA became an official part of the world of television broadcasting. Providing 24 hour 7 days a week, entertainment, Punch TV immediately distinguished itself thru its extraordinary programming strategy although an infant network, Punch TV like the giants in the television industry, entered the market with 70% original programming. But, Punch TV also defines its position in the...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Places, Inc. (OTCQB: ICPA) the angle of the rising sun and the hint of coolness in the air signal the arrival of another Thanksgiving Day, the American holiday that is most noted for the coming together of family and friends. Punch TV, a broadcast television network that launched in October 2011, is debuting its second season of original programming beginning on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012 with new shows being released...