Tag: Dave Goelz
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‘Inside Out 2’ Screening with Frank Oz and Dave Goelz
Attend a very special screening of Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ followed by a discussion with Frank Oz and Dave Goelz.
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Dave Goelz | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 16, 1946
On this day in 1946, Muppet performer, voice actor, and puppet builder Dave Goelz was born. Goelz first started working with Henson Associates in 1973 as a part-time puppet builder. He went on to become one of the lead Muppet performers. Goelz is the only original cast member from ‘The Muppet Show’ that still performs…
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New Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Cover to Feature Disney ‘Wish’
D23 has revealed the next cover for its Disney Twenty-Three magazine and quite appropriately it will be showcasing the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish. There will also be features found inside that cover The Marvels, the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and an interview with Muppet performer Dave Goelz as he…
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There’s Magic in the Air at D23 Expo’s ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol – 30 Year Retrospective’
This weekend, fans of The Muppets got a very special treat! Nina West took to the stage amongst Kermit, Piggy, and even more friends to share memories of one of our favorite holiday films, 30 years later! The panel opened with Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo, and Robin as they interacted with host Nina West. The…
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Original ‘Muppet’ Performers to Reunite May 16 in Online Fundraiser to Remember Jim Henson
Calling all Muppets fans! Here’s a fun virtual event coming this weekend for a great cause. Thirty years after the untimely loss of Muppets creator Jim Henson, four legendary Muppets performers will reunite online this Saturday, May 16, in a livestream event to help raise funds for frontline workers who have battled the Covid-19 virus. Bill Barretta, Fran…
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Happily Ever After Hours Virtual Tours Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
In the past few months, many companies have adapted to the new way of the world. Though many businesses have had to close physical locations, they have found ways to bring hope and fun to guests at home. While The Walt Disney Family Museum closed at the beginning of March, they are now introducing Happily…
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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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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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Sunday Spotlight: Figment! – Journey in Imagination with Figment at Epcot
Happy Sunday everyone! Today I thought we would start a new sporadic series called Sunday Spotlight. Throughout this series, I will spotlight different things throughout the Walt Disney Company that quite simply… are awesome. To start things off, I thought I would go on a journey to Epcot and highlight one of my favorite Disney…