Tag: The Muppets
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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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A Concert, an Expo, & a Birthday! – Geeks Corner – Episode 641
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot to talk about and not enough time to talk about it! First off, Spider-Man: Homecoming is out and the geeks talk about their experience seeing it. They review the movie and also how Tom Holland did in the title role. Following this, the geeks go…
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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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Happy Independence Day!
From all of us here at DAPs Magic to all of you, we want to wish a very happy Independence Day! As we remember the meaning of today, we would like to share with you some of our most patriotic videos. Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Patriotic Big…
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For the Love of Disney – Geeks Corner – Episode 620
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This one is a very special episode that was recorded on Valentine’s Day. This week has been a very busy week in the world of the geeks. Disneyland’s Mickey and Friends Parking Structure had several cars catch on fire. The Disneyland Resort raised prices. The geeks shared some Valentine’s Day tips…
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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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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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DuckTales Oo oo! – Geeks Corner – Episode 611
Welcome to Geeks Corner! As Christmas draws near, it’s time to geek out about Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood! Tyler and Hayley visited over the weekend and brought back a special video for everyone to enjoy. DuckTales has also released a new teaser and the geeks evaluate it along with some of the elements that have…
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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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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History to Arrive at Magic Kingdom in October
The Muppets will be arriving in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom for their new experience The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo will be joining “J.J.” Jefferson and Sam Eagle starting on October 2nd to share exactly what the title implies. Multiple times…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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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…
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ABC Television Network Requesting Additional Episodes for ‘The Muppets’
If you are a fan of the Muppets and even more so ABC’s documentary styled The Muppets television show, more episodes of the series have been requested. According to The Hollywood Reporter, three additional episodes have been requested by the network. This will make for a total of 16 episodes in the first full season. The Muppets…
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The Muppets S1E5: Walk the Swine – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Things are busy at the studio this week and Up Late With Miss Piggy is hosting Reece Witherspoon… for better or for worse (obviously for worse). Scooter deals with a car crash… with Rizzo. And Fozzie struggles to balance a relationship with his girlfriend with efforts to become a better comic. This week has three main…
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The Muppets S1Ep4: Pig Out – Mr. DAPs’ Review
What happens when you mix Karaoke and the Muppets? A lot of laughter. However, it isn’t all laughs in this episode as Fozzie shoots Statler with a t-shirt gun, and the Muppets find out what happens when they show up late for work. The Muppets seem to edge towards stronger episodes with Pig Out but…
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The Muppets S1Ep3: Bear Left Then Bear Write – Mr. DAPs’ Review
This week on The Muppets its all about relationships, friendships and romantic. The one that perhaps one would most expect to be addressed, Kermit and Miss Piggy, is the only one that isn’t. Instead Miss Piggy’s friendship with Christina Applegate, Kermit’s friendship with Miss Piggy, and Gonzo’s dating life are explored in the third episode…
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The Muppets S1Ep2: Hostile Makeover – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Kermit and the gang are back for the second episode of The Muppets. This episode had a lot more of the feel one would come to expect with the Muppets, moved the overall story along a bit more, and had some extra side stories going on that were quite enjoyable. Episode Description In an attempt to…