Star Wars' live-action moives and shows hog the spotlight, but these characters are better when they're being animated.

With a puppet,” Henson muses, “ we are given license from the audience— with an actor, an audience makes assumptions based on ...

Disney has created some of the greatest characters in movie history. The Disney Princesses are a brand unto themselves and Disney Villains include some of the most iconic characters ever conceived ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. Listen to ...