TED Talks
Compassion and Crisis: A Conversation on Humanity, Climate, and Change
Amir Nizar Zuabi and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins discuss their shared concerns about humanity's lack of compassion and the interconnected crises of climate change, social injustice, and species extinction. Zuabi reflects on storytelling...
TED Talks
A Conversation on Climate, Humanity, and Renewal
Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Amir Nizar Zuabi discuss their views on optimism in the face of global challenges. Tompkins expresses concern for the current century due to the climate crisis and its devastating impacts but hopes humanity...
TED Talks
Art, Conservation, and Resilience: Transforming Challenges into Change
Amir Nizar Zuabi and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins discuss the power of art and conservation in addressing global challenges. Zuabi reflects on his projects, including the moving puppet Amal and "The Herds," which use beauty and...
Bedtime History
History of Jim Henson for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Jim Henson, the talented puppet designer who created the Muppets and many Sesame Street characters.
National Theatre
Angels in America: Flying the Angel
Aerial Director Gwen Hales and Puppetry Director Finn Caldwell discuss their approach to flying actors and puppeteers in Angels in America, and we follow the human counterweights on the production.
Curated Video
George Méliès and His Contributions to Cinema
Let's learn about Georges Méliès who had alwaus shown interest in the arts and was a pioneer in the early days of cinema.
Curated Video
Czech puppets vie for UNESCO nod
Puppetry has a very long history across the Czech Republic and can be traced deep into the Middle Ages. Now UNESCO is considering adding Czech and Slovak puppetry to the global list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an eclectic list that...
Curated Video
UConn gives spotlight to the art of puppetry in new exhibition
The new exhibition "Taking Care: Puppets and their Collectors" recently opened at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut.
Curated Video
Puppetry festival:International performers stage plays in Chicago
Performers from 10 countries are coming together to celebrate the art of puppetry.
Curated Video
Kafui Dogbe revives giant puppetry in Togo
Kafui Dogbe and her team transform recycled materials into giant puppets in Togo
Curated Video
SYND 18-12-72 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SCENES ON NEW YORK'S FIFTH AVENUE
Christmas shopping scenes on New York's Fifth Avenue which has been closed to traffic between 34th and 57th streets for the Christmas shopping period.
1. gv 5th Avenue intersection
2. gv church, pan to mini train
3. cu sign on mini...
Bridgeman Arts
Leisure activities in Oslo, Norway. 1960s
Clip 4 from 'Oslo, The Viking Capital' (Oslo, Ville des Vikings) from the 1960s, an animated film about vikings in Oslo. Scenes of lakes, hills and fishing in the countryside of Oslo. Aerial shots of the city. Scenes of leisure...
Bridgeman Arts
Oslo city scenes and a viking puppet. Oslo, 1960s
Clip 2 from 'Oslo, The Viking Capital' (Oslo, Ville des Vikings) from the 1960s, an animated film about vikings in Oslo. City scenes of Oslo and a window display of a viking puppet. A man takes the puppet to an outdoor cafe and watches...
Curated Video
Dinosaurs roam London in the biggest show on earth
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1. Various show footage 'Walking With Dinosaurs'
AP Television
London, 18th March 2009
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Cameron Wenn, Associate Director :
"To even attempt something like this seemed...
Curated Video
Toys and young designers show cased at London event
London - 24 January 2007
1. Various of remote controlled toy car
2. Various of puppet doll
3. Mid of young girl playing with toy doll
4. Pan of man stepping on jumping stilts
5. Close of giant teddy
6. Various of remote controlled...
Curated Video
Puppeteers keep traditional shadow plays alive during Ramadan
Shadow puppetry is an ancient tradition in Turkey.
In Istanbul's Eyup district, one shadow puppet master and his team have been keeping the custom alive by performing for children during Ramadan.
Children gathered outside Istanbul's...
Curated Video
Traditional Thai puppets take to the stage
Bangkok, Thailand - November 12, 2009
1. Wide of puppeteers moving puppets in circle.
2. Thai puppeteers lower puppets to tourists eating dinner.
3. Close of woman tourist posing for photo with puppet.
4. Wide of another woman tourist...
Curated Video
Thousands flock to see hand puppets in Taipei
1. Children with actress in costume
2. Girl shaking hands with man in costume
3. Taipei Mayor Ma Ing-jeou playing hand puppets with guests
4. Close up on a hand puppet
5. Sign reads "Taipei Children's Arts festival"
6. Children playing...
Curated Video
International puppet festival
AP Television is adhering to Iranian law that stipulates all media are banned from providing BBC Persian or VOA Persian any coverage from Iran, and under this law if any media violate this ban the Iranian authorities can immediately shut...
Curated Video
International puppet festival wows crowds
1. Various of puppeteers performing in front of crowds, children watching
2. Visitors walking through Charleville-Mezieres market
3. Close up of puppets for sale
4. Wide of crowds in Charleville-Mezieres main square
5. Various of...
Curated Video
Traditional puppets recognised by UN +REPLAY+
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4068330LEAD IN UNESCO officials meeting in Ethiopia have added traditional puppetry to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Czech Republic and Slovakia united to propose that the...
Curated Video
A carnival of puppets to entice kids to switch off smart devices
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The World Puppet Carnival is taking place in Russia.
More than 150 puppeteers from 29 countries are performing simultaneously at four venues with the hope of encouraging children to switch off their...
Curated Video
Robot dinosaurs, lifelike in size and movement
VNR: "Walking with Dinosaurs"
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1. Various scenes from "Walking with Dinosaurs" show
AP Television
New York City, 31 July 2008
2. Exterior of Madison Square Garden
3. Wide shot Madison Square Garden...