Tag: The Muppets
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Kermit the Frog Joining ‘Disney Speedstorm’
Muppets fan have a reason to now play Disney Speedstorm. Kermit the Frog is joining the free-to-play kart racing game as a mid-season season 7 racer. Disney Speedstorm is a hero-based combat-racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. This is a thrilling racing experience where players will need to master…
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Jim Henson: Idea Man – Mr. Daps’ Review
Jim Henson: Idea Man is a new documentary from Ron Howard that looks into the life of the creator of The Muppets. The Muppets was just one thing that Jim Henson, created however. He was always creating, always pushing boundaries, and always innovating. In Jim Henson: Idea Man, the story of this great creator is…
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Actor Dabney Coleman Dies at 92
Actor Dabney Coleman has passed away at the age of 92. The Hollywood Reporter shared the sad news from the actor’s daughter that Coleman had died on Thursday at his home. “My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and…
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Can You Picture That? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #712
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks are joined by special guest Clocky from @SentFromDisneyland! Together, they talk about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Sigourney Weaver in Star Wars, and their dream projects for The Muppets. There are also some other fun moments in this show. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Geeks Corner!…
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It’s Time for More Mayhem From The Muppets
A year ago this week, The Muppets Mayhem arrived on Disney+. This series told the story of The Electric Mayhem recording their first album after being on tour for decades. Of course, Dr. Teeth and the rest of the band have their own unique approach to, well, everything. This means that creating an album isn’t…
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The Muppets Celebrate 45th Anniversary of ‘The Muppet Movie’ With Return to the Big Screen
The Muppet Movie is making its way back to theaters to celebrate its 45th anniversary. This is thanks to a series from Fathom Events called “Fathom’s Big Screen Classics.” Fathom Events is bring back some classic films to the silver screen. This showcases films that were released from 1939 to 1999 and beyond. Movies that…
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The Muppets | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 13, 2012
On this day in 2012, Michael Bloomberg named the Muppets the official “Family Ambassadors” of New York City. The Muppets encouraged families to visit the five boroughs of the Big Apple by sharing their favorite family-friendly things to do. Unsurprisingly, Miss Piggy’s priority was shopping. Kermit the Frog pointed out the green Statue of Liberty…
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New Ron Howard Documentary, ‘Jim Henson Idea Man,’ Release Date Revealed
The release date for Ron Howard’s new documentary about Jim Henson has been revealed by Disney+. Jim Henson Idea Man will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on May 31, 2024. This documentary promises to be a definitive look at the man behind the Muppets. His family gave him incredible access to his personal archives…
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GUIDE: All The Muppets on Disney+
Disney+ continues to add more and more content over the past few years. While there are tons of movies to be found on the streaming service that are animated and live-action, nothing beats The Muppets! The Muppets are a blast to watch and Disney+ has quite a few options for Muppets fans to enjoy. In…
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Muppets Most Wanted | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 21, 2014
On this day in 2014, the musical comedy ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ was released in theaters. It was a sequel to 2011’s ‘The Muppets,’ and starred Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell. ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ has several similarities to the Muppets’ second film, ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ from 1981, with both films being set in…
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Man or Muppet | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 26, 2012
On this day in 2012, the song “Man or Muppet” from the 2011 film ‘The Muppets’ won an Academy Award for Original Song. The Oscar winning song was composed by the film’s musical supervisor Bret McKenzie, part of the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. Jason Segel and Peter Linz performed the vocals, with Linz…
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GeekiTikis Has Muppets Tiki Mugs
Muppet fans who also happen to fans of Tiki culture have a reason to celebrate. GeekiTikis has five Muppet Tiki mugs currently found on their website. This Muppets Tiki Collection includes Tiki mug recreations of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Animal. Below is a look at these mugs and the description for the…
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‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Brings Home Three Wins at 2024 Kidscreen Awards
The Muppets Mayhem had a solid showing at the 2024 Kidscreen Awards. This Disney+ original, which follows the adventures of The Electric Mayhem as they make their first album, won three awards at the event. The awards were for Best New Series, Best Live-Action Series in Kids Programming, and Best Music. The awards were three…
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New Kermit Cuddleez Plush Arrives on shopDisney
A new Kermit Cuddleez Plush is now available on shopDisney. This Kermit plush makes it a little bit easier to be green as you snuggle at this nearly 28″ long version of the world’s most beloved frog. Details can be found below. Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27 1/2” Details: Purchase Kermit Cuddleez Plush – Large 27…
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The Best of Muppets Tonight | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1997
On this day in 1997, The Best of Muppets Tonight debuted on the Disney Channel. When Carl the Big Mean Bunny eats the pre-recorded show, Gonzo and Rizzo put together a selection of the best clips from Muppets Tonight. Not to be outdone, Statler and Waldorf also host The Worst of Muppets Tonight, showing the…
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Caroll Spinney | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1933
On this day in 1933, puppeteer Caroll Spinney was born. He was best known for bringing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on ‘Sesame Street’ for 50 years. Spinney had guest appearances in many Muppet films and television shows, including ‘The Muppet Show,’ ‘The Muppet Movie,’ ‘The Great Muppet Caper,’ ‘The Muppets Take…
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‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Wins Emmy
The Muppets Mayhem may not be getting a second season but it is still getting some love. This series, which follows The Electric Mayhem as they record their first album, won an Emmy. The honor was a Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series. The award was handed out on…
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No Second Season for ‘The Muppets Mayhem’
Today we bring sad news for fans of The Muppets, in particular for fans of The Muppets Mayhem. This show will not be getting a second season. This series debuted on Disney+ and had The Electric Mayhem working on their first album. Each episode showed a part of that process and built to a grand…
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The Electric Mayhem – Day Two – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is so much to be thankful for this year. As I think back over the last year, a few things definitely stand out. One of these highlights of the year definitely had to be when I got an email asking if I wanted to interview the cast of The Muppets Mayhem. A few emails…
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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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Haunting a Ship – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #683
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the last episode before our Halloween episode! This week’s episode goes all over the place as the Geeks talk about plenty of random things. This includes talking about the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort (mainly Disney Jollywood Nights), the opening of Pixar Place Hotel, Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed…
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The Muppets Kermit Collection Arrives on shopDisney
The Muppets Kermit Collection is available now on shopDisney. This is the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational collection that has come to shopDisney. It includes clothing, plush, a cookie jar, accessories, and more! It really is a fantastic collection for any fan of The Muppets. Below is a look at the new merchandise that has…
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The Muppets Kermit Collection Coming to shopDisney
A new collection is coming to shopDisney that is a must have for any Muppets fan. The Muppets Kermit Collection will be arriving on shopDisney on October 20, 2023. This will add to the growing line of Muppets merchandise that is already found on shopDisney. Artwork with a glimpse of what is to come can…
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9 New Photo Ops at Walt Disney World Resort Including The Muppets and Ahsoka
Disney PhotoPass has a lot of magical photo ops to enjoy by guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. These photo ops give the opportunities for guests to create some pretty awesome memories from their trip. Some of these new ones allow guests to make memories that include Ahsoka, Bruno, The Muppets, and more! Take a…