Category: The Muppets
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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…
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Pigs in Space – The Gravity of the Situation
The Muppets have released the second new episode of Pigs in Space. This time, the episode parodies the movie Gravity with an episode entitled The Gravity of the Situation. Watch it here: Description: Can First Mate Miss Piggy withstand the unknown dangers of space? Can her S.S. Swinetrek crew-mates Captain Link Hogthrob and Dr. Julius…
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Pigs in Space – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The Muppets have released the first new episode of Pigs in Space in 20 years. This series brings back the crew of the Swinetrek with First Mate Piggy, Captain Link Hogthrob, and Dr. Julius Strangepork as they come face to face with an unexpected stowaway. Watch Pigs in Space – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner here:…
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Pigs in Space Getting New Episodes from The Muppets!
The Muppet Show first introduced Pigs in Space during the second season of the show. This Star Trek spoof by the Muppets went on to appear in 32 episodes over the course of four seasons. Now after being on extended leave, the crew of the Swinetrek are returning on the Muppets’ YouTube page. The announcement was…
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The Muppets Kick off The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Muppet fans have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving if they watch The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. The Muppets helped kick off this annual tradition with a Macy’s parade centric variation on Hey A Movie! from The Great Muppet Caper. Miss Piggy then joined Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer to start the…
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Muppet Babies Reboot Coming to Disney Junior!
The Muppets are returning to television again! This time, they will appear in baby form when Muppet Babies comes to Disney Junior in a reboot of the 1980’s animated television show which originally ran from 1984 to 1991 on CBS as part of its Saturday morning cartoons lineup. Each episode will feature two 11 minute…
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Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem to Play at the 2016 Outside Lands Music Festival
On Tuesday, Muppets fans were giddy with excitement as Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem were announced in this year’s Outside Lands Musical Festival lineup. The event taking place on August 5-7, at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, will host a variety of acts including Radiohead, Lana Del Rey, Lionel Richie and plenty more. The…
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The Muppets Light the Lights Again!
The Muppets are on a brief winter hiatus but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be excited about. As they gear up to return from their winter break next week, The Muppets have taken to YouTube with a new video of an old favorite. This new take on the theme song from the…
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The Muppets S1E7: Pigs in a Blackout – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Running a daily television show is a lot of work and it is beginning to take its toll on Kermit the Frog. This week, The Muppets returns to a somewhat familiar story that feels almost like a home coming. Episode Description Kermit is feeling the pressure at work and is forced to go to a…
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The Muppets S1E6: The Ex Factor – Mr. DAPs’ Review
One of the worst things that can happen after a breakup is when your ex crosses paths with your new beau. This is exactly what happens in the first moments of this week’s episode of The Muppets. That’s right, Denise is back…. and it is her birthday. This episode also features Kristin Chenoweth who sings…