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More on Muppets – 3D? Lady Gaga?

Things are moving forward at full speed for the new Muppet movie now titled simply The Muppets. No longer is it called The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made. This is an excellent thing as that title really raised the bar high and also was rather presumptuous seeing as Jim Henson …

A Synopsis of the NEW Muppet Movie

As you may have seen yesterday on DAPs Magic, the new Muppet movie has a new release date that is about a month earlier than previously announced. Miss Piggy piped in on the announcement saying “it was actually moi’s idea to open the movie then,” and that she wants to give …

More on Muppets

As we move towards a December 2011 release of The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made more details are being released about the movie and the casting. Most recently Alan Arkin and Michael Cera have been names that have circulated with this new Muppet Movie. If rumors turn out to be …

Last Day of Disney Honorary Volunteers Cavalcade with the Muppets - Kermit and Miss Piggy

Goodbye Muppet Cavalcade

Last night Kermit, Miss Piggy, Sweetums, and a bunch of friends made their way up Main Street and the parade route for the last time. As a part of the Year of Volunteering, they have been honoring volunteers daily for their service. This will be no more. For many of …

Swedish Chef’s Uncle

Did you know that the Swedish Chef had an uncle? It’s true! He showed up on The Muppet Show once to help the Swedish Chef prepare a turkey. Being a fan of both the Swedish Chef and Danny Kaye, I have always enjoyed this sketch. Hope you do as well! …

Muppet Movie is Casting!

As you might have noticed on DAPs Disney News this morning, they are casting for The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made. Along with the opportunity to be a part of the next Muppet movie this release also gave a better look at what the movie will be about. According to …

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Kermit Goes Home

Did you know that Kermit the Frog was originally from Washington D.C.? I know, you thought he was from the swamp where he sang Rainbow Connection. Perhaps he was, but he did make his first television appearance in Washington D.C. on Washington’s WRC-TV in 1955 on Sam and Friends. 55 …

One of my Favorite Muppet Sketches

One of my absolute favorite Muppet Show sketches involves Rowlf the Dog and Fozzy Bear playing a duet on the piano. I don’t know if this because I’m a piano player as well or if because they are some of my favorite characters. So with that… Can you play hatless? …

Muppets Return for The Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made

Pixar and Muppets

If you have been following Disney news at all lately then you probably know that many of the principles of the upcoming Greatest Muppet Movie Ever Made flew up to Emeryville on Wednesday for a reading of the project with members o the “Pixar Brain Trust.” This seems to be …

A Muppet 4th of July! – The Swedish Chef and Sam the American Eagle

What is more American than the Muppets when celebrating the 4th of July? Of course on this 4th of July the folks over at Muppet Studios have released another video for us to enjoy. And what could be more American than the Swedish Chef making popcorn shrimp right? The video …