Category: The Muppets
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Kermit Shares Magic From Home With Performance of Rainbow Connection
Today The Muppets joined in on the Disney Magic Moments at home bandwagon. Kermit the Frog hopped in front of the camera in his swamp to perform a solo rendition of Rainbow Connection. He included it with the following caption: “To the Lovers, the Dreamers, and You… Keep believing. #DisneyMagicMoments“ Rainbow Connection – Kermit the…
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Blockbuster Movies and Original Programming Coming to Disney+ in 2020!
Disney+ is nearly two months old and it continues to expand its offerings. Today, Disney released a trailer looking at what will be coming to its streaming service in 2020. This includes some blockbuster movies, original new content, and some returning original Disney+ content. Take a look at the trailer below. What’s Coming to Disney+…
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All The Muppets Coming on Opening Day of Disney+
When Disney+ goes live on November 12 there will be hundreds of different titles arriving for Disney geeks to enjoy. There will be True Lifie Adventures, Herbie films, animated classics, live-action favorites, and also The Muppets! While there will be quite a bit to enjoy of Kermit and the gang, not everything will be released…
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Josh Gad and Team Departs The Muppets Disney+ Series
A scripted version of The Muppets is no longer being developed for Disney+. The series that was connected with Josh Gad, Adam Horowitz, and Eddy Kitsis. Apparently, after an executive change led to the trio departing from the show that was titled Muppets Live Another Day. The change came after some transitions at Disney with…
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The Muppet Movie to Return to a Theater Near You to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary
Can you believe it has been 40 years since The Muppet Movie hit theaters? It is time to celebrate the mayhem of The Muppets all over again! Be sure to check your local listing because this summer is sure to be one to remember! If you’re heading to New York this summer, you can catch two special…
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Play the Music! The Muppets are Set to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service in 2020
Muppets fans rejoice! It is once again time to play the music and light the lights! We are excited to announce that the Muppets are making a comeback to Disney+ streaming service! Fans had been assuming (or hoping) that some of their favorite Disney properties would make their way on to the new streaming service…
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See Kermit the Frog in Live Production of The Wonderful Winter of Oz at Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Most people have heard of the Wizard of Oz. From now until December 30th, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium will be showing The Wonderful Winter of Oz. This is a holiday version of the classic tale made immortal by Judy Garland. This time, however, the story told in the traditional British Family Pinto style. In this…
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Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance to Utilize Traditional Puppetry
This weekend at New York Comic Con more details were released about Netflix’s upcoming The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. During a panel on the series, director Louis Leterrier and creative executive producer Lisa Henson shared some details about the upcoming production. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will be a 10 episode series that will appear on Netflix.…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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New Video Showcases Music of Muppet Babies Along With Statler and Waldorf!
Muppet Babies is getting closer and closer to returning to television. The new Disney Channel show will be debuting on March 23rd. As this date gets closer, more clips and previews of what will be seen continue to be released. The newest showcases a musical number from the show along with the world’s most famous…
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Muppet Babies Releases Soundtrack and Debut Date!
It is a good time to be a fan of The Muppets. It appears that there will be a reboot of The Muppets on the upcoming Disney streaming service. Muppet Babies is also on its way to Disney Junior! Disney Junior has also released just when exactly Muppet Babies will debut. There will be two…
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Reboot of The Muppets Coming to Disney’s Streaming Service
Disney is creating a streaming service that will be available next year and will be competing with services like Netflix. This new streaming service will be full of Disney content. Some of this already exists, and others will be new. Disney is already known to be working on a live-action Star Wars television show and…
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New Muppet Babies Theme Song to be Sung by Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry
The Muppets are coming back to television this March! The reimagined Muppet Babies will be appearing on Disney Junior and features a new main character added to the group and a new version of the theme song! This version of the classic Muppet Babies theme will be sung by Tony Award-winner and Broadway star of Hamilton…
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Muppet Guys Talking Share A Welcome
Muppet Guys Talking is still about a month away. This documentary, directed by one of the great Muppeteers Frank Oz, will explore the magic that was behind The Muppets. This will show how the spirit and sense of fun really made The Muppets magical as some behind the scenes secrets and stories are shared. A…
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On March 16 ‘Muppet Guys Talking’ Reveals the Secrets, Spirit, and Sense of Fun That Created the World’s Most Beloved Characters
NEW YORK (January 24, 2018) – For decades, the secrets of one of the most successful and acclaimed creative endeavors the world has ever known have been locked away, but on March 16 the safe will be cracked open as the documentary Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched explores how remarkable creativity was allowed to grow…
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Muppets Take the Bowl and Hearts at the Hollywood Bowl!
Tonight The Muppets played the first of three performances at the Hollywood Bowl. Billed as Muppets Take the Bowl, this event was hosted by Kermit the Frog and Bobby Moynihan. They were backed by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The night was full of heartwarming moments, surprise celebrity guests, music, and even fireworks!…
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New Muppet Thought of the Week Puts Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear Back Together
Kermit is back again, this time with Fozzie. This is ahead of their appearance this weekend at the Hollywood Bowl. In this week’s Muppets Thought of the Week the two of them plug their show and bring back a classic joke. The joke goes over just as well for Fozzie this time as it did…
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Kermit the Frog Returns with New Voice
Kermit is back. After a dramatic transition, Matt Vogel is now the Muppeteer for Kermit the Frog. His first performance was released on YouTube today for a Muppet Thought of the Week. Check out his performance here: What do you think of the new voice of Kermit the Frog?
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Muppet Studios, Hensons, and Whitmire All Share Perspectives on Steve Whitmire’s Dismissal
It’s not easy being green, especially right now. After the departure of Steve Whitmire from The Muppets there has been a lot of chatter about what exactly happened. Puzzles pieces began to fill in however when Whitmire made a statement on his blog. This was followed by both The Muppet Studios releasing a statement and Jim…
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Steve Whitmire Responds to Leaving The Muppets
Steve Whitmire no longer is the performer bringing Kermit the Frog to life. Since 1978, he has been a part of the Muppet family. This no longer is true. As DAPs Magic reported last week, the role of Kermit the Frog has been passed on. Matt Vogel will now be carrying the mantel of Kermit…
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Steve Whitmire Says Goodbye to The Muppets
Since 1990, Kermit the Frog has been partnered with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. This is no longer true. The legendary performer is no longer with The Muppets according to Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs. Whitmire has performed Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Beaker and others throughout the years. As The Muppets have been producing…
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The Muppets Take Hollywood Bowl in Fall 2017
It’s time to play the music! This morning, Miss Piggy took to twitter to announce that The Muppets would be performing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl September 8th, 9th, and 10th later this year. A closer look at the event’s website shows that not only will all of our favorite Muppets be there, but there…
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The Muppets Present Great Moments in History: The Declaration of Independence
The Muppets are back and presenting American history daily in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. They tell the story of the Declaration of Independence in a way that only The Muppets can that is guaranteed to make fans smile. If you haven’t had a chance to see it since they…
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A Muppet Family Christmas
There are many different holiday specials to help celebrate the Christmas season. One of these that may not get as much notice as some others is A Muppet Family Christmas. In this program, Fozzie Bear brings the Muppets home to his mother’s farm for Christmas. As with all Muppets shows, things end up being a bit crazy…