Tag: Muppets
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San Diego Comic Con News 2015 – TV Shows
Comic Con continues on and there are some great announcements coming from ABC for what’s in store this Fall season. The Muppets have already been teased, but more details have emerged regarding the series. The idea to spring forth with this show is seeing the Muppets in their everyday life. We’ve seen them as celebrities,…
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The Muppets, Tomorrowland, Thor, and Agents of SHIELD – DAPsCast Episode 20
This episode Mr. Daps, Annie, Danie, and Murray discuss the new trailer for the upcoming Muppets television series, then give thoughts on the next seasons of Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter. After that are pre-viewing thoughts on Tomorrowland. Finally views on the new Thor that is in comics and the implications it has on…
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Calling All Puppeteers!
If you’ve had puppeteering or performing experience, then this is the program for you. As a part of their 2015 Diversity Puppeteer Training Initiative, The Jim Henson Company will be auditioning talents and puppeteers to participate in their eight-week workshop next month and be a part of their troupe. Participants should have prior experience in…
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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story – A Review
Caroll Spinney’s story is that of romance, of overwhelming joy, emotions, beauty, and most of all, innocence. For those too young to remember a time before the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze, Big Bird ruled supreme. The break-out star of Sesame Street and a towering icon of 20th century Americana, Big Bird represented something beautiful and joyous in…
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The Muppets – Official Trailer for TV Show Has Arrived
ABC has released a trailer for the television reboot of The Muppets. This show will be coming to ABC this fall. Take a look at the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJkusicBa4 The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at…
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Kermit & The Muppets Gets Greenlit by ABC For TV Reboot
MUPPET NEWS FLASH: It may not be easy being green, but today it is good to be green. The Muppets are making their way back to where it all began: TV. ABC has officially given the green light for a new Muppet television show. This show will be more adult and in the form of…
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Miss Piggy to Receive Award During the Annual Sackler Center First Awards
The wonderful Miss Piggy is to receive her first ever award on June 4 at the annual Sackler Center First Awards. The ceremony will be held at Brooklyn Museum, according to Disney Insider. The Sackler Center First awards recognizes ‘ women who have broken gender barriers and made remarkable contributions in their fields.’ The award will…
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Meet Kermit the Frog’s Lookalike
Over the past few days, the internet has been buzzing on the recent discovery of a new frog. Yes, it is exciting that a new specific of frog has been found in Costa Rica, but even more so, its doppelganger is that of a Muppet character. To be more exact, Kermit the Frog. According to Discovery, the frog…
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Muppets Back on TV, Mulan Live Action, Disneyland Band, and Tangled Musical – DAPscast – Episode 18
Welcome to DAPscast – Episode 18! As the month of April kicks off there is a lot to talk about. For this podcast, Mr. DAPs, Diplomatic Danie, Murray, and Annie chat about the following: Muppets Back on TV Mulan Live-Action Movie Winnie the Pooh Live-Action Movie The New Disneyland Band Tangled: The Musical We hope…
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ABC Company Looks To Revive ‘The Muppets’ With a Series
Making waves on The Hollywood Reporter is that of a Muppets revival. The website states that the ABC Company has hired Bill Prady, The Big Bang Theory co-creator, to help write a script for a pilot presentation of a proposed project involving the Muppets. If all goes well, the Muppets concept could become a series. In…
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Merry Christmas Muppet Style!
A very Merry Christmas to each and every one of you! Hope you are having a wonderful holidays with all of those who you hold dear. On top of that, hope that there are many reasons to smile. Here are a couple more reasons to smile for you, courtesy of the Muppets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt3wPl7bdFQ Merry…
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VIDEO: Kermit the Frog Sings "It Feels Like Christmas"
Need some Christmas cheer today? Kermit the Frog has just what you need. Recently, Kermit made his way to Disneyland Park. Here he sang “It Feels Like Christmas” from The Muppet Christmas Carol. Check out the video below as he makes his way down Main Street. Enjoy!
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'Muppets Most Wanted' AP Screening at Disney California Adventure
In celebration of Muppets Most Wanted heading out Blu-ray on August 12, Disneyland Annual Passholders are invited to see a screening of the film at Disney California Adventure Park. On August 12, there will be five screenings of the film at the Muppet Vision Theater. Passholders will also receive complimentary popcorn and a beverage upon…
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Waldorf & Statler Share Own Version Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted is on its way to home theaters. As the countdown until August 12, 2015 continues, a bonus clip of Waldorf & Statler has been released. This is billed as “the best version of the movie” according to Waldorf & Statler. This bonus clip was released by “Statdorf Productions” for your enjoyment. “Waldorf…
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Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper on Blu-ray Combo Pack TODAY
Today Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper are available on Blu-ray combo pack. These two classic Muppet movies can now be a part of your home blu-ray library. To celebrate this release, Disney and Muppet Studios have shared a few clips from these movies. This is the first time either of these movies have…
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Gordon Ramsay vs. Swedish Chef
What happens when you park in Chef Gordon Ramsay’s food truck’s parking spot? This question has now been answered in this newest Muppisode leading to a “Foode Fite” between Chef Gordon Ramsay and the Swedish Chef. Find out who wins between the Hell’s Kitchen chef and the Muppets main chef in the video below: Gordon…
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Muppets Most Wanted Poster Revealed
The first poster for Muppets Most Wanted has been released. At first look, it looks like pretty much what one would expect from a Muppets movie poster…and then it appears there are two Kermits!? Not exactly. One of the frogs is indeed Kermit, the other is his evil doppelgänger, Constantine. As one could guess, this…
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Happy Birthday Jim Henson – Looking Back at the Master Puppeteer
Today is Jim Henson’s birthday. He would have been 77 years old today. For me, he has always been an inspiring figure. There has always been something amazing to me about all the different personalities and characters that Jim Henson brought together to create something wonderful. What was amazing about Jim Henson is that what…
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The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Nearly 35 years ago Kermit and the gang made their foray onto the big screen in The Muppet Movie. This is the movie that shares the story of how The Muppets originally came together and journeyed to Hollywood. It is a movie about dreaming, friendship, and perseverance.…
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An Interview with Pepe the King Prawn about the Disney Fantasy
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Muppets are starring in the new Midship Detective Agency game aboard the Disney Fantasy, and it’s one of the favorite new guest experiences. So when we found out that one of the stars of the game, Pepe the King Prawn, was sailing, we sent investigative reporter John…
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The Muppets and Oscar
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE This Sunday, February 26th, tune in to ABC for the 84th Academy Awards ceremony broadcasting live! Kermit, Piggy, Walter and all of the Muppets will be rooting for “Man or Muppet,” music and lyrics by Bret McKenzie to take home the gold statue for Best Music (Original Song).…
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The Muppets Debut on the Disney Fantasy
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Technological Innovations Bring Stories and Characters to Life PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2011) – The Muppets make their debut on Disney Cruise Line in a new adventure game aboard the Disney Fantasy, the new Disney ship setting sail in March 2012. Throughout the Disney Fantasy, guests will…
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Disney’s The Muppets Comes in Strong at the Box Office Over Thanksgiving Weekend
DAPs Magic Disney News – By Mr. DAPs Disney has something to be thankful for this weekend as The Muppets returned to the silver screen with a strong $42 million over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Muppets came in second following The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 which brought in $62.3 million. Thanksgiving…
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It’s Time to Play The Muppets
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs It’s time to play the music! … the music to the soundtrack to Disney The Muppets, in theaters on November 23, 2011. The soundtrack to The Muppets is a 30 track album with both music and brief sound clips. This soundtrack includes some classics from the old The…