In response to a brand new report from the Wrap, the Jim Henson Company is promoting its Los Angeles studio lot at 1416 La Brea Avenue as “a part of a a lot longer-term technique” to merge an undisclosed future location with its Jim Henson Creature Store in Burbank, California. The constructing has headquartered the corporate since 2000, shortly after the discharge of the Sci-Fi Channel’s Farscape and Muppets From Space.
Earlier than turning into floor zero for all issues felt and googly-eyed, the historic lot served as Charlie Chaplin Studios from 1917-1953; it was then taken over by Crimson Skelton, whereupon it turned the taking pictures location for a number of basic TV sequence, together with The Adventures of Superman and Perry Mason. Grander nonetheless, the constructing went on to deal with A&M Studios from 1966-1999, the place 9 Inch Nails recorded The Downward Spiral and U.S.A for Africa recorded charity single “We Are the World.”
In response to the Wrap, when the Henson household first moved into the property, firm CEO Lisa Henson described it as a “lovable hodge-podge of quirky, uncommon areas. There are sudden components in among the places of work, like authentic vaults and fish-tank-like bogs. It’s not your typical company area, however it’s perfect for the Muppets.” Brian Henson, chairman of the Jim Henson Firm, can be quoted as saying “after we heard the Chaplin lot was on the market, we needed to have it. It’s the proper dwelling for the Muppets and our explicit model of elegant however eccentric leisure.” Maybe the enduring lot’s subsequent purchaser will share the same sentiment.
Need extra io9 information? Take a look at when to anticipate the most recent Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s subsequent for the DC Universe on film and TV, and every little thing you have to find out about the way forward for Doctor Who.