A Muppets movie without Muppets?
The newest addition in the string of awesome Muppets trailers shows us how a Muppets movie without Muppets would look like. It's safe to say that this idea at the very least would make for a unique movie. Enjoy:
Click here to watch it on Youtube
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Showing posts with label Muppet News. Show all posts
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Muppeteer John Henson passes away
Last friday Muppeteer and son of Jim Henson has passed away due to a sudden heart attack. The Henson company announced the death on their Facebook today.
As a Muppeteer John was perhaps best known for performing the part of Sweetums form the late eighties through 2005, taking over the role from Richard Hunt. John's Sweetums was seen in productions such as MuppetVision 3D, The Muppets Wizard of Oz and Muppets from Space, amongst other productions.
The Henson company released the following statement:
"It is with great sadness that we confirm that John Henson, son of Jim and Jane Henson and brother to Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather, died at age 48 of a sudden massive heart attack on Friday, February 14, while at home with his daughter. John served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He leaves two daughters, Katrina (15) and Sydney (10) and his wife Gyongyi. A private service is being planned."
Last friday Muppeteer and son of Jim Henson has passed away due to a sudden heart attack. The Henson company announced the death on their Facebook today.
As a Muppeteer John was perhaps best known for performing the part of Sweetums form the late eighties through 2005, taking over the role from Richard Hunt. John's Sweetums was seen in productions such as MuppetVision 3D, The Muppets Wizard of Oz and Muppets from Space, amongst other productions.
The Henson company released the following statement:
"It is with great sadness that we confirm that John Henson, son of Jim and Jane Henson and brother to Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather, died at age 48 of a sudden massive heart attack on Friday, February 14, while at home with his daughter. John served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He leaves two daughters, Katrina (15) and Sydney (10) and his wife Gyongyi. A private service is being planned."
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Muppets join Jimmy Fallon to perform "The Weight"
With Jimmy Fallon heading to the Late Show the last epsiode of Late nightwith Jimmy Fallon show needed something special to go out with. Things always get more special when you add Muppets and great music so the Muppets joined Jimmy Fallon to perform the 1968 smash hit "the Weight" by The Band for the so called "last waltz" of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Thankfully, the show's Youtube channel is very quick with uploading segments from the show so we can all watch it as much as we want now:
With Jimmy Fallon heading to the Late Show the last epsiode of Late nightwith Jimmy Fallon show needed something special to go out with. Things always get more special when you add Muppets and great music so the Muppets joined Jimmy Fallon to perform the 1968 smash hit "the Weight" by The Band for the so called "last waltz" of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Thankfully, the show's Youtube channel is very quick with uploading segments from the show so we can all watch it as much as we want now:
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Muppets Super bowl commercial now online
Advertising and the Muppets have a long history together. Rowlf, arguably the first Muppet character to get the spotlight debuted in a series of Purina dog food commercials.
The Jimmy Dean Show soon followed and slowly but surely the Muppet characters gained more traction in the entertainment world.
Times have changed since then but The Muppets' brand can still be just as effective in advertising as then. Case in point is the new Toyota Super Bowl ad starring the Muppets and Terry Crews. It will of course air during the Super Bowl but luckily Toyota has also put it online on YouTube. Enjoy:
Advertising and the Muppets have a long history together. Rowlf, arguably the first Muppet character to get the spotlight debuted in a series of Purina dog food commercials.
The Jimmy Dean Show soon followed and slowly but surely the Muppet characters gained more traction in the entertainment world.
Times have changed since then but The Muppets' brand can still be just as effective in advertising as then. Case in point is the new Toyota Super Bowl ad starring the Muppets and Terry Crews. It will of course air during the Super Bowl but luckily Toyota has also put it online on YouTube. Enjoy:
Monday, January 13, 2014
Muppets Most Wanted 'outrage' trailer released
Remember how The Muppets 2011 had those funny, original trailers? It seems like the advertising for its sequel are heading the same way.
Recently, Muppets Studio released a new trailer which documents the outrage surrounding the new movie but it's a kind of outrage you would not expect. Enjoy:
Remember how The Muppets 2011 had those funny, original trailers? It seems like the advertising for its sequel are heading the same way.
Recently, Muppets Studio released a new trailer which documents the outrage surrounding the new movie but it's a kind of outrage you would not expect. Enjoy:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Muppets Most Wanted trailer released
Disney has posted the full trailer for Muppets Most Wanted on Youtube today. The sequel to 2011's The Muppets won't be in theatres for a while but it looks like it will be worth the wait.
MMW will be a direct sequel to The Muppets and features the gang going on a global tour. Trouble is lurking however when they get tangled up in a crime caper courtosy of the World's Number One Criminal, Constantine who looks exactly like Kermit.
While it will still be a while before we can watch the movie in theatres (a March 20th release for the United States will probably mean a May/June release for Europe) we can at least be comforted by the thought that it looks like the Muppets Studio put a lot of effort in it instead of cashing in on the franchise revival and releasing yearly sequels.
Disney has posted the full trailer for Muppets Most Wanted on Youtube today. The sequel to 2011's The Muppets won't be in theatres for a while but it looks like it will be worth the wait.
MMW will be a direct sequel to The Muppets and features the gang going on a global tour. Trouble is lurking however when they get tangled up in a crime caper courtosy of the World's Number One Criminal, Constantine who looks exactly like Kermit.
While it will still be a while before we can watch the movie in theatres (a March 20th release for the United States will probably mean a May/June release for Europe) we can at least be comforted by the thought that it looks like the Muppets Studio put a lot of effort in it instead of cashing in on the franchise revival and releasing yearly sequels.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Muppets Frog-E-Roke posted on Youtube
To promote the upcoming Bluray release of the Muppet Movie. The Muppets Studio released a Frog-E-Roke version of Can You Picture That from said movie on their Youtube channel. Frog-E-Oke is a Muppets form of Karaoke where the images, fonts and style of the letters and video reflect the song and the Muppets who sing it, in this case Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The upcoming Blu Ray release of the Muppet Movie will feature Frog-E-Oke versions of Can You Picture that ass well as Rainbow Connection and Movin' Right Along.
To promote the upcoming Bluray release of the Muppet Movie. The Muppets Studio released a Frog-E-Roke version of Can You Picture That from said movie on their Youtube channel. Frog-E-Oke is a Muppets form of Karaoke where the images, fonts and style of the letters and video reflect the song and the Muppets who sing it, in this case Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The upcoming Blu Ray release of the Muppet Movie will feature Frog-E-Oke versions of Can You Picture that ass well as Rainbow Connection and Movin' Right Along.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Teaser trailer for The Muppets most wanted released
Disney has released the first trailer for the Muppets most wanted today which features Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and of course a whole lot of Muppets. Needless to say, the trailer is funny and shows promise for a worthy sequel.
Besides Gervais the movie will also feature Tina Fey and Ty Burrell. Brett McKenzie returns to write new songs for the movie, after winning an Oscar for the first movie's "Man or Muppet" song.
Let's hope this teaser will be followed by spiffy parody trailers like the first one was.
The movie is slated for a March 21, 2014 (US) release.
Disney has released the first trailer for the Muppets most wanted today which features Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and of course a whole lot of Muppets. Needless to say, the trailer is funny and shows promise for a worthy sequel.
Besides Gervais the movie will also feature Tina Fey and Ty Burrell. Brett McKenzie returns to write new songs for the movie, after winning an Oscar for the first movie's "Man or Muppet" song.
Let's hope this teaser will be followed by spiffy parody trailers like the first one was.
The movie is slated for a March 21, 2014 (US) release.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Muppets sequel gets an official title plus first stills.
Disney announced today the official title of the new Muppets movie which will be called "The Muppets....Again." This movie puts the Muppets in London as they're famous again after the first movie and are touring Europe. However, Constantine, the World's Number One Criminal is pursuing them, along with his henchman, played by Ricky Gervais. To make things worse, Constantine is Kermit's doppelganger.
Besides Gervais the movie will also feature Tina Fey and Ty Burrell. Also, Brett McKenzie returns to write new songs for the movie, after winning an Oscar for the first movie's "Man or Muppet" song.
The movie is slated for a March 21, 2014 (US) release.
Disney also released the first stills of the movie, Enjoy.
Disney announced today the official title of the new Muppets movie which will be called "The Muppets....Again." This movie puts the Muppets in London as they're famous again after the first movie and are touring Europe. However, Constantine, the World's Number One Criminal is pursuing them, along with his henchman, played by Ricky Gervais. To make things worse, Constantine is Kermit's doppelganger.
Besides Gervais the movie will also feature Tina Fey and Ty Burrell. Also, Brett McKenzie returns to write new songs for the movie, after winning an Oscar for the first movie's "Man or Muppet" song.
The movie is slated for a March 21, 2014 (US) release.
Disney also released the first stills of the movie, Enjoy.
The Great Cookie caper?
A German bakery based in Hannover had the proud distinction of advertising its store with a real golden cookie in the display. All was well untill yesterday, when it was stolen.
The suspect is none other than a man in a Cookie Monster costume.Along with a picture of the would-be Cookie Monster posing with the golden cookie the German police received a ransom letter in which the cookie thief demands that cookies will be delivered to a German children's hospital. The baker has issued a 1000 Euro reward for information that will lead to the return of the golden cookie.
A German bakery based in Hannover had the proud distinction of advertising its store with a real golden cookie in the display. All was well untill yesterday, when it was stolen.
The suspect is none other than a man in a Cookie Monster costume.Along with a picture of the would-be Cookie Monster posing with the golden cookie the German police received a ransom letter in which the cookie thief demands that cookies will be delivered to a German children's hospital. The baker has issued a 1000 Euro reward for information that will lead to the return of the golden cookie.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Muppets on WWE: Tribute to the troops
Wrestling company WWE have posted the Muppets segment from their recent Tribute to the Troops special on Youtube. In this segment Kermit is interviewed by wrestler the Miz who wants to know what the status of Kermit's and Piggy's relationship is.
Prior to the MizTV segment, WWE reporter Josh Matthews interviewed Fozzie on how Kermit was feeling, about to appear on MizTV, followed by a pretty witty comment by Waldorf and Statler.
Later on in the night, wrestler Daniel Bryan, who got the nickname Goat Face due to his beard, got into a discussion with Animal.
While the combination of Muppets and wrestling may seem odd, the Muppets and WWE have teamed up in the past. The Muppets hosted the Halloween RAW episode in which Beaker even interefered in a match, causing wrestler Santino to win. They also appeared in a video message at last years's TTTT.
Wrestling company WWE have posted the Muppets segment from their recent Tribute to the Troops special on Youtube. In this segment Kermit is interviewed by wrestler the Miz who wants to know what the status of Kermit's and Piggy's relationship is.
Prior to the MizTV segment, WWE reporter Josh Matthews interviewed Fozzie on how Kermit was feeling, about to appear on MizTV, followed by a pretty witty comment by Waldorf and Statler.
Later on in the night, wrestler Daniel Bryan, who got the nickname Goat Face due to his beard, got into a discussion with Animal.
While the combination of Muppets and wrestling may seem odd, the Muppets and WWE have teamed up in the past. The Muppets hosted the Halloween RAW episode in which Beaker even interefered in a match, causing wrestler Santino to win. They also appeared in a video message at last years's TTTT.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Big Bird a Halloween smash hit
Big Bird, who suddenly got thrown into the presential election craze by candidate Mitt Romney has experienced a boost in popularity which now translates itself to a peak in Halloween costumes purchases.
According to a spokesman of Halloweencostumes.com the outfit wasn't too popular in the past but sold out this year in no time, which surprised the company.
Big Bird made headlines around the world when Republican canditate Romney announced he would cut the funds of PBS, who broadcasts Sesame Street. He did say however that he likes Sesame Street and that he 'loves Big Bird'. Democratic canditate and current president Barack Obama countered this in a satirical commercial in which he described Big Bird as an "evil genious" and "a menace to the economy" and depicted Mitt Romney as being more concerned with cracking down on Big Bird/PBS than on other, more serious problems.
The Sesame Workshop later responded by saying that they didn't like how Big Bird got thrown into the political mix since it's a nonpartisan organisation that doesn't endorse candidates or participate in political campaigns.
Obama's Big Bird ad
Big Bird, who suddenly got thrown into the presential election craze by candidate Mitt Romney has experienced a boost in popularity which now translates itself to a peak in Halloween costumes purchases.According to a spokesman of Halloweencostumes.com the outfit wasn't too popular in the past but sold out this year in no time, which surprised the company.
Big Bird made headlines around the world when Republican canditate Romney announced he would cut the funds of PBS, who broadcasts Sesame Street. He did say however that he likes Sesame Street and that he 'loves Big Bird'. Democratic canditate and current president Barack Obama countered this in a satirical commercial in which he described Big Bird as an "evil genious" and "a menace to the economy" and depicted Mitt Romney as being more concerned with cracking down on Big Bird/PBS than on other, more serious problems.
The Sesame Workshop later responded by saying that they didn't like how Big Bird got thrown into the political mix since it's a nonpartisan organisation that doesn't endorse candidates or participate in political campaigns.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Fraggles return in new Ben Folds Five music video
While Sesame Street and the Muppets have never really faded away, the same can't be said about Fraggle Rock. There is a Fraggle Rock movie in the works but it's still in the writing stages and Fraggle appearances have been rare since the ending of the Fraggle Rock shows in the eighties.
This ends today however as the Ben Folds Five have released their new music video called Do it anyway starring none other than the Fraggles. Shades of Weezer's Keep Fishin' video fly by when watching the video. It's a great song and an equeally great music video, enjoy it and be sure to keep watching untill the very end for a special surprise:
Besides just the music video, there's also an interesting and funny Behind the scenes video posted:
While Sesame Street and the Muppets have never really faded away, the same can't be said about Fraggle Rock. There is a Fraggle Rock movie in the works but it's still in the writing stages and Fraggle appearances have been rare since the ending of the Fraggle Rock shows in the eighties.
This ends today however as the Ben Folds Five have released their new music video called Do it anyway starring none other than the Fraggles. Shades of Weezer's Keep Fishin' video fly by when watching the video. It's a great song and an equeally great music video, enjoy it and be sure to keep watching untill the very end for a special surprise:
Besides just the music video, there's also an interesting and funny Behind the scenes video posted:
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Jerry Nelson passes away at age 78
Sad news for Muppet fans worldwide as legendary Muppeteer Jerry Nelson has passed away at the young age of 78. Sesame Workshop confirmed this sad news but didn't confirm the date or cause of death.
Jerry Nelson has been one of the lead Muppeteers since working on Sesame Street in 1970 and is famous for his Sesame Street performances as Count von Count, Herry Monster, Sherlock Hemlock and the Amazing Mumford.
He also performed a wide variety of characters on the Muppet Show including Statler, Lew Zealand and Floyd Pepper amongst many others. Jerry was a huge part of these and many other Muppet productions and his spirit and humor will be sorely missed.
Thank you Jerry for all the joy you have given me and millions of other people worldwide. You may be gone but we will forget you or your excellent.work.
Jerry Nelson has been one of the lead Muppeteers since working on Sesame Street in 1970 and is famous for his Sesame Street performances as Count von Count, Herry Monster, Sherlock Hemlock and the Amazing Mumford.
He also performed a wide variety of characters on the Muppet Show including Statler, Lew Zealand and Floyd Pepper amongst many others. Jerry was a huge part of these and many other Muppet productions and his spirit and humor will be sorely missed.
Thank you Jerry for all the joy you have given me and millions of other people worldwide. You may be gone but we will forget you or your excellent.work.
Jerry Nelson 1934-2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I am Big Bird Kickstarter goal reached.
Over the last few weeks people have been donating to the kickstarter project "I am Big Bird" in order to get the documentary made and the required $ 100.000 goal has been achieved. With only 55 hours to go people already donated a total of $ 112,632 dollars which is even more impressive when you realize that the number of "backers" (donators) lies around 1,700. This of course means that the documentary can and will be made.
I am Big Bird is a documentary about Caroll Spinney who performs the characters of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since the start of Sesame Street and still does. His facinating live story will be told by interviews with mr. Spinney himself as well as a host of his Muppet cronies.
Besides the interviews, the documentary will also feature never before seen footage of Spinney with people like Jim Henson and Frank Oz, Spinney's short films, in which he showcases his skill at animation and more. With the makers already unraveling some interesting bits about his life on their website, (Like that Disney offered him a job in animation, which he declined) this documentary has a lot of promise going for it.
For more information on the documentary visit http://www.iambigbird.com
Over the last few weeks people have been donating to the kickstarter project "I am Big Bird" in order to get the documentary made and the required $ 100.000 goal has been achieved. With only 55 hours to go people already donated a total of $ 112,632 dollars which is even more impressive when you realize that the number of "backers" (donators) lies around 1,700. This of course means that the documentary can and will be made.
I am Big Bird is a documentary about Caroll Spinney who performs the characters of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since the start of Sesame Street and still does. His facinating live story will be told by interviews with mr. Spinney himself as well as a host of his Muppet cronies.
Besides the interviews, the documentary will also feature never before seen footage of Spinney with people like Jim Henson and Frank Oz, Spinney's short films, in which he showcases his skill at animation and more. With the makers already unraveling some interesting bits about his life on their website, (Like that Disney offered him a job in animation, which he declined) this documentary has a lot of promise going for it.
For more information on the documentary visit http://www.iambigbird.com
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
New Sesame Street movie in the works
A new Sesame Street movie is in the works, following Follow That Bird (1985) and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. According to The Hollywood Reporter Fox bought the movie rights to the popular children's show while Shawn Levy will direct. Levy is perhaps best known for the Night at the Museum movies which should make him at least familiar with one citizen of the world's most famous street; none other than Oscar the Grouch made an appearance in the second Night.
Joey Mazzaro will be responsible for the script who has been a head writer of Sesame Street since season 40. (2009)
With a sequel to the The Muppets being developed, a Fraggle Rock movie in the works and now a Sesame Street movie announced it looks like the Muppet productions are getting bigger than ever.
A new Sesame Street movie is in the works, following Follow That Bird (1985) and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. According to The Hollywood Reporter Fox bought the movie rights to the popular children's show while Shawn Levy will direct. Levy is perhaps best known for the Night at the Museum movies which should make him at least familiar with one citizen of the world's most famous street; none other than Oscar the Grouch made an appearance in the second Night.
Joey Mazzaro will be responsible for the script who has been a head writer of Sesame Street since season 40. (2009)
With a sequel to the The Muppets being developed, a Fraggle Rock movie in the works and now a Sesame Street movie announced it looks like the Muppet productions are getting bigger than ever.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Muppets available on Blu-Ray and DVD!
The wait is finally over. The Muppets 2011 is out on DVD and Bluray now in Europe. Along with the movie, the discs hold several interesting extra's although it doesn't include the Toy Story short "Small Fry" that was shown before the movie in theatres. If you like the movie you're bound to enjoy the home release but of you're not sure if you should spend your hard earned cash you might want to wait on our review which should appear here in a few days.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Dutch home release for The Muppets announced
Dutch Muppet fans will be able to buy home version of the Muppets' latest movie this month as the Bluray and DVD version will be released May 30th which is two weeks earlier than the earlier announced June 11th date. According to the press release, the Wocka Wocka pack, which also contains the soundtrack won't get an European release.
If you can't really wait untill May 30th you can always import the US version, which is region free and will play in European Blu-Ray players
Dutch Muppet fans will be able to buy home version of the Muppets' latest movie this month as the Bluray and DVD version will be released May 30th which is two weeks earlier than the earlier announced June 11th date. According to the press release, the Wocka Wocka pack, which also contains the soundtrack won't get an European release.
If you can't really wait untill May 30th you can always import the US version, which is region free and will play in European Blu-Ray players
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