Jim Henson Company Denies Studio Sale Rumors

The Jim Henson Company has confirmed that it is not selling its historic studio lot on La Brea Avenue to the Church of Scientology, refuting recent rumors. A spokesperson for the Henson family stated, 'The Henson family is not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and that organization is not in consideration as a potential buyer of the property.' The lot, which has housed the Muppets and was originally known as Charlie Chaplin Studios, was purchased by the Henson family in 1999. The family intends to relocate the company to a new site that can also accommodate Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but currently has no buyer. This clarification comes after a report suggested that the sale was imminent, causing public concern about the potential intertwining of the Henson legacy with Scientology. The studio is a designated Historic-Cultural Monument, adding to the significance of its ownership.