Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday completed its acquisition of key Jim Henson Co. properties the Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House, which will operate as part of the Mouse House’s Consumer Products ...

In a dramatic 11th hour maneuver, Disney finally appears ready to make its long-awaited offer to buy the Jim Henson Co. Bids received to date by Henson auctioneer Allen & Co. include a high-profile ...

In between a hostile takeover bid from Comcast and Roy Disney’s continued attacks against his management style, Disney’s ceo Michael Eisner has found time to buy the entire Muppet rights. The Henson ...

After a 14-year odyssey to capture Kermit the Frog and his Muppet pals, Michael Eisner has finally got them all. Walt Disney yesterday announced it is acquiring the popular characters from the heirs ...