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15 great stories from Hollywood legends

From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
For Art Clokey's birthday, five great stop-motion shorts

In honor of Gumby creator Art Clokey, here are five of our favorite stop-motion short films.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/23
Jaws 35th anniversary: Top 7 animatronic monsters

Jaws 35th anniversary: The great white shark in "Jaws" that terrorized audiences when the film opened on June 20, 1975 was not only a triumph in filmmaking, but also a mechanical marvel as well. Here are seven of the most famous — and infamous — animatronic monsters in film history.

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15 great stories from Hollywood legends

From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.
Chapter & Verse
Jim Henson's never-released screenplay is turned into a graphic novel

Henson's first screenplay, titled 'Tale of Sand,' has been converted into a graphic novel released today by Archaia Entertainment
Pina: movie review

Wim Wenders documentary on German choreographer Pina Bausch leaves as much mystery as enlightenment.
War Horse: movie review

In 'War Horse,' Steven Spielberg brings his trademark storytelling to this somewhat sentimental tale of a boy and a horse he loves and loses.
10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season

These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
Culture Cafe
'The Muppets' co-writer Nick Stoller discusses the Kermit-Piggy relationship and more

'The Muppets' co-writer Nick Stoller on why he thinks Beaker is the funniest Muppet and how the movie blends American and British humor
Culture Cafe
'The Muppets' is a charming, sweet movie for all ages

'The Muppets' has catchy musical numbers, well-placed celebrity cameos and genuinely funny jokes.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey: movie review

Constance Marks's sprightly documentary tells the heartwarming story of the man behind the furry red face.
For Art Clokey's birthday, five great stop-motion shorts

In honor of Gumby creator Art Clokey, here are five of our favorite stop-motion short films.
Global News Blog
Czech puppetry tradition comes with strings attached

The Czech Republic has a long tradition of puppetry, which carried on cultural and language traditions when the Austro-Hungarian Empire discouraged Czech nationalism.
Taking on the Tonys: Is 'War Horse' the best play or 'a puppet show'?

'War Horse,' which involves complex puppetry, won best play at the Tonys. 'The Book of Mormon,' written by the creators of 'South Park,' won best musical. Is this a step forward or backward?
Culture Cafe
'The Muppets' trailer parodies 'The Hangover 2'

The second 'Muppets' trailer released parodies the original teaser for 'The Hangover 2.'
Culture Cafe
Bear Left, Right Frog: New Teaser Movie Poster for Disney’s 'The Muppets'

This latest Muppets entry, the first theatrical release since 1999′s Muppets From Space, is directed by James Bobin
Tony Awards 2011: It's a boy's life?

Male-focused and male-written shows dominate this year's Tony nominations. Most went to Americans who have won before, changing trends that rewarded Brits and newcomers.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/23
Global News Blog
In Hanoi, Vietnam, puppets dance on water

Water puppets have a thousand-year history of gliding and dancing, seemingly of their own will, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Jaws 35th anniversary: Top 7 animatronic monsters

Jaws 35th anniversary: The great white shark in "Jaws" that terrorized audiences when the film opened on June 20, 1975 was not only a triumph in filmmaking, but also a mechanical marvel as well. Here are seven of the most famous — and infamous — animatronic monsters in film history.
Sophisticated puppetry draws young and old in month-long Chinese festival

Quanzhou Marionette Theater is part of the “Ancient Paths, Modern Voices” bicoastal celebration of Chinese culture.
Let the Great World Spin

Colum McCann’s evocative new novel imagines how it felt to watch Philippe Petit from below.
The cramped and creative world of the puppeteer

Anney McKilligan is one four people who operate 22 puppets – including squirrels, woodchucks, and possums – at a stage production in Connecticut.
For kids: These puppets have strings to hold them up

A studio in Prague, Czech Republic, carries on the art of making marionettes.
Five years in the making, 'Peter' is a work of art

The utterly charming, Oscar-winning 'Peter and the Wolf' – rendered in painstaking stop-motion technology – comes to PBS.
'Walking with Dinosaurs' takes science to the sports arena

The live show featuring large robotic creatures is taking aim at the growing edutainment market.