Unstable Fables

The Jim Henson Company, in association with Flame Ventures and Prana Studios, is set to produce a series of direct-to-video CG-animated feature lenght films based on classic tales.

The "Unstable Fables" brand will include a whole series of titles that will irreverently tell well-known the classic tales - the first titles being produced are based on "Goldilocks," "The Three Little Pigs" and "Billy Goats Gruff." Production is scheduled to begin in September 2006. Screenplays are being overseen by Roger S.H. Schulman.

The Weinstein Company will distribute the films through their affiliate Genius Products, Inc.

"As The Jim Henson Company continues to expand further into animation, we are thrilled to have such supportive enthusiasm from The Weinstein Company," said Lisa Henson, co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company and a producer of the home video series. "Producing this series with gifted creative partners like Prana and Flame allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality expected from a Jim Henson Company production and make it available to a home video audience."

Tony Krantz stated, "Working with Lisa Henson and The Jim Henson Company and one of the world's premier overseas animation companies, Prana, is a thrill. Add Harvey to the mix and you have magic. The idea of creating an evergreen library of CG animated family titles is an extraordinary creative and business opportunity."