Showing posts with label the muppets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the muppets. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

'The Muppet Movie’ Added to the 2024 Slate of Fathom’s Big Screen Classics

The Muppet Movie Presented by Fathom Events
Fathom Events’ Big Screen Classics announces the addition of “The Muppet Movie” to the 2024 film series line-up.  The beloved movie returns to celebrate its 45th anniversary in theaters nationwide on Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time, and Monday, June 3 at 7:00 pm local time.

Following massive global success with the television hit “The Muppet Show,” which at its height aired in more than 100 countries around the world, Muppets creator Jim Henson took a huge creative risk to have the characters star in their first motion picture. The result, “The Muppet Movie,” directed by James Frawley, proved to be an enormous box-office hit. The film also charmed critics and received an Academy Award® nomination for “The Rainbow Connection,” the film’s iconic theme song with music and lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher.

The film stars Kermit (performed by Henson), Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear (performed by Frank Oz), Gonzo (performed by Dave Goelz) and his chicken Camilla (performed by Jerry Nelson), Scooter (performed by Richard Hunt), and Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem as they embark on a road trip to Hollywood where fame and fortune beckons, driven only by hope, dreams and a wisecracking bear.

Friday, May 15, 2015

13 TV Shows Ordered By ABC Studios

ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios had another banner development year with thirteen new shows ordered to series. New dramas “The Catch,” “Dr. Ken,” “The Family,” “Of Kings and Prophets,” “The Muppets,” “OIL,” “Quantico,” “Wicked City”  along with new comedies “Dr. Ken” (co-production with Sony), “The Muppets,” “The Real O’Neals,” “Uncle Buck” (co-production with Universal Television)  were picked up at ABC. New dramas “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” and “Code Black” were ordered at CBS and new comedy the “Grandfathered” was ordered at FOX. 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

It's Time To Get Things Started...

It's time to get things started! The Muppets are coming to ABC and this is your first look!

Posted by ABC Television Network on Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Kids Meet Kermit & Friends on Disney Junior's "Muppet Moments"

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and other beloved Muppets star in Disney Junior's "Muppet Moments," a new short-form series of amusing conversations between Muppets and young kids about everyday topics including "apologies," "favorite foods" and "manners." The series will debut on Disney Channel with four shorts premiering FRIDAY, APRIL 3 (8:25 a.m., 8:55 a.m., 9:25 a.m. and 9:55 a.m., ET/PT) and a new short airing daily through Friday, May 8. New shorts will continue to rollout throughout 2015 and will also be available on WATCH Disney Junior.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Toy Fair 2015: Half Moon Bay's Doctor Who, Muppets, DC Comics & Star Wars Merch

I hate to break this to you...but I've looked around your house...your work station....your car....you don't have enough stuff. Seriously. You say you would die for the 11th Doctor, and yet I do not see decorative satchels hanging from your closet doors or Dalek mugs in your cupboards. You constantly extol the virtues of The Batman, and yet I barely see three bat symbol emblazoned items within your reach. To put it bluntly, you are a poor geek...and we have some work to do. Half Moon Bay to the rescue! UK Toy Fair is now in high gear and we'll kick things off with the STUFF of legend, ready to fill the empty gaps in your life and shout to the world..."HEY...I'm a dork. Come at me....but not in the face..."

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The Muppets Most Wanted Teaser Trailer

THE MUPPETS ARE COMING!!! What I would like to see is a Walking Dead-esque TV commercial with humans hiding behind boarded up windows and Fozzie Bear yelling bad jokes to them through the slats and begging to come in and perform for them. Instant viral hit.

Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon. Hit the jump for the vid!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Joy To.. The Muppets

Because I'm not writing Joy To The World or Happy Holidays or ANYTHING to do with Christmas until we are at LEAST in the TEEEEENS of November. Sorry...I'm still pissed our Halloween was sort of apocalypsed on. I'll get over it. ANYWAYSSS...nothing brings a smile back to folk's faces than a happy, flailing MUPPET!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

The Muppets Play THE HUNGER GAMES



The movie has come and gone, but the DVD and Blu-ray are fast approaching! To celebrate the March 20th release of The Muppets, our floppy, stitched friends are back to parody the one film powerful enough to topple the mighty Twilight juggernaut. It's time Kermit and friends play The Hunger Games...



So is this like Battle Royale in that each player gets a weapon but they don't know what they will get? I might be more interested in the film if Katniss Everdeen went to war with a pot lid. Of course, I'd be even more interested if the Muppets spoofed Battle Royale in a short 15 minute film and took each other out with special Muppet influenced weapons like flying fish, bomb traps and hand buzzers that fry you all the way through Joker style. Oh man...SOMEONE MAKE THAT VIDEO GAME!!! I'm sure Disney would approve it. Yea..why not.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

THE PIG WITH THE FROGGY TATTOO!!!

Too much awesome for words, but I have a big mouth so here goes. LIKE ACTION? SEX? VIOLENCE? Of course you do. The new Muppet movie will not have the sex, but Disney is promising HEAPS of Muppet violence. Oh, the puppetmanity. It's like Fight Club with felt.

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Disney’s “The Muppets” hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011.



Be sure to "Like" the Muppets facebook page today!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Are There Muppets in the Muppet Movie?

The new trailer asks the question. Is this just another "poor shlump trying to win back the love of his life" movie...or is it a MUPPET MOVIE??!! Yes, children. There will be muppets.

The focus of the story is Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Segel) and Mary (Adams), Together, they discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.

Thanks to Wilson at Blackfilm.com for the heads up on this new trailer!!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Tonner Doll Company Gets a Jump on Toy Fair 2011

With 2 weeks til NY Toy Fair 2011, news is sliding in from all points as companies hope to harness the power of the GEEK BUZZ to make them stars of the show. So far, its working! Now the Tonner Doll Company throws their tiny doll hat into the ring with some advance images and info for their 2011 toy lines. Here's the skinny...

Cami&Jon™ Collection : This collection will be MADE TO ORDER and there will only be one production run. We have a limited number available for our Tonner Direct and Tonner Company Store customers so RESERVE YOURS. Call Tonner Direct at 1-800-794-2107 or the Tonner Company Store at 845-339-2960 to RESERVE YOURS NOW! Make sure you don’t miss out! This line includes...

- Cami wigged basic featuring inset eyes wearing a jersey two-piece lounging set. Strappy faux-leather shoes and additional blonde wig also included. (She'll come wearing the cropped wig.) Cami Head Sculpt and 16" Antoinette™ Body; Blue Inset Eyes and Cameo Skin tone
- Cami basic redhead wears a jersey two-piece lounging set. Cami Head Sculpt and 16" Antoinette™ Body; Hazel Eyes and Cameo Skin tone, rooted hair
- Jonquil basic brunette wears a jersey two-piece lounging set. Jonquil Head Sculpt and 16" Antoinette™ Body; Brown Eyes and Honey Skin tone, rooted hair
- Cami basic brunette wears a jersey two-piece lounging set. Cami Head Sculpt and 16" Antoinette™ Body; Hazel Eyes and Cameo Skin tone
- Outfits include Play on Words and City Nights
- Wigs include West Side Red Wig, West Side Brunette Wig and SoHo Wig
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/cami_jon.htm

Clash of the Titans: IO - Cursed and ageless, IO aides PERSEUS in his quest to defeat MEDUSA. This mysterious protagonist comes dressed in an
asymmetrical dress and faux-leather corset, under a distressed cape with faux-fur trim. Faux-leather bracer, pantyhose, and intricate faux-leather sandals also included. Gemma Arterton/IO Head Sculpt and 16" Convertible Foot Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blended Brunette Hair and Cameo Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/clashtitans.htm

The DeeAnna Denton™ Collection: DeeAnna is app. 17" tall with a curvaceously athletic body, crafted in fine vinyl/hard plastic with rooted saran hair, hand-detailed painted eyes, and she has an extensive, stylish wardrobe. Note: DeeAnna's 17" body is comparable to the Lara Croft™ athletic body; however, DeeAnna has high-heel feet; also her face features a new sculpt.
Bye-Bye Baby - The alluring chewing gum heiress struts her stuff in a scintillating velvet dress with soft chiffon shirring, smartly accessorized with pointed-toe pumps, rhinestone earrings, necklace, and bracelet. DeeAnna Denton™ Head Sculpt and 17" High-Heeled Female Athletic Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Bloom Skin tone.
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/ddenton.htm

Disney Princess: Rapunzel - Get tangled in magic! From Disney's whimsical film Tangled comes RAPUNZEL, dressed in a custom-printed satin blouse with lace trim and lace-up detail, paired with a matching custom-printed satin skirt. Matching ballet slippers also included. Rapunzel Head Sculpt and 16" Flat-Foot Ellowyne Wilde™ Body (thank you Wilde Imagination® for sharing); Green Eyes w/ Blonde Wigged Hair and Bloom Skin tone.
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/disneyprincess.htm

Gone With The Wind:
Strength from Tara - As she strolls across the greens of TARA, SCARLETT™ wears a voluminous organza gown and a striking green vest. Petticoat, panties, socks, and molded shoes also included. Tonner 8" head and body; Green Inset Eyes w/ Brunette Wigged Hair. Stand not included.
Mrs. Charles Hamilton - SCARLETT™ tries to stifle her elation at having brought in a royal sum of money from CAPTAIN BUTLER for a dance at the
bazaar. The recent widow glides across the floor in a voluminous black mourning gown, ample petticoat, pantyhose, faux-leather pumps, short gloves, and veiled hat.
Vivien Leigh/Scarlett O'Hara™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Green Eyes w/ Brunette Hair and Bloom Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/gwtw.htm

"Gowns by Anne Harper" Collection: Robert Tonner presents a touch of old Hollywood through the eyes of studio designer, Anne Harper. Such great stars of the late 1940's such as Carol Barrie, Patricia Holt and many others pine for Anne's attentions...
Red, White, and YOU! - Carol Barrie proudly displays her patriotism in Red, White, and YOU! This striking ensemble includes a fitted two-toned dress with accent pockets, under a matching jacket with contrasting wide lapels and cuffs. Gloves, beaded earrings, necklace, sailor-style hat, pantyhose, and faux-leather sling-backs with bow trim also included. Carol Barrie Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Blue Eyes w/ Brunette Hair and Cameo Skin tone
Diane Evans – Diane Evans is the film mogul's latest up-and-coming contract player! This rising star mingles with Hollywood's elite in a luscious cocktail dress with shimmering sequined bodice, ruffled tiers, and faux-flower trim. Gloves, rhinestone
earrings, bracelet, pantyhose, faux-leather sling-backs, and faux-flower hair ornament also included. Friday Foster™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Brown Eyes w/ Raven Hair and Honey Skin tone
James Collins – From swashbuckling pirate to southern gentlemen, James Collins breathes vitality into every leading role he performs! The dashing actor comes dressed in a masterfully tailored suit with a crisp oxford shirt and printed tie. Socks,
molded shoes, and hat also included. James Collins Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Raven Hair and Tan Skin tone
Merli Stimple – Merli Stimple has won the hearts of movie-goers worldwide! Little do they know this little starlet isn't quite as sweet as she appears on screen! Merli Stimple comes dressed in a frothy dress with rows of ruffles and dainty flower
trimmed bows, petticoat, panties, socks, and faux-leather shoes. Merli Stimple Head Sculpt and 8.5" Kripplebush Kids Body; Blue Eyes w/ Brunette Hair and Pale Skin tone. Stand not included.
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/aharper.htm

Harry Potter: 12" HERMIONE GRANGER™ - HERMIONE GRANGER™ comes in her unmistakable HOGWARTS™ uniform, and features a brand new, highly- articulated body with a specially sculpted hand to hold her wand.
Hermione Granger™ Head Sculpt and New 12" Child Body; Brown Eyes w/ Light Brunette Wigged Hair and Bloom Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/harrypotter.htm

Hollywood Glamour Collection:
Devil in White – Joan Crawford™ is an elegant seductress in a sleek satin gown and luxurious faux fur trimmed capelet, adorned with a lavish rhinestone brooch. Rhinestone bracelet, pantyhose, and faux-leather shoes also included. Joan Crawford™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Blue Eyes w/ Raven Hair and Bloom Skin tone
Stardust – Bette Davis™, shining star of stage and screen, commands the attention of all around her in Stardust. The glamorous starlet comes clothed in a shimmering gown with matching braided trim, gleaming beaded bracelet, pantyhose, and T-strap
high-heeled shoes. Bette Davis™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Blue Eyes w/ Platinum Hair and Bloom Skin tone
Hearts Ablaze – Screen legend Ava Gardner™ is sure to set Hearts Ablaze in a radiant red dress of sumptuous lace and frothy tulle. Her dainty waist is cinched in with a satin belt and sparkling rhinestone buckle. Rhinestone earrings, bracelet, pantyhose, and faux-leather pumps also included. Ava Gardner™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Green Eyes w/ Brunette Hair and Bloom Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/hollywood.htm

MISS PIGGY Collection: Fashion doll creator and aficionado Robert Tonner, crosses new boundaries with his multi-jointed all strung vinyl inspired fashion diva, Miss Piggy. Our beloved piggy stands app. 16" tall with custom-made, changeable wigs and painted facial features. Miss Piggy cannot (and will not) share clothing with other pigs.
WILD FROGS – KERMIT THE FROG gets in touch with his wild side as a member of the WILD FROGS. The daring amphibian comes dressed in
faux-leather jacket with stud detailing. The back of the jacket features the WILD FROGS logo. KERMIT THE FROG Head and Body Sculpts Stand not included.
Hog Wild – Everyone's going Hog Wild for MISS PIGGY! This fierce biker-pig comes dressed in a gleaming faux-leather pant suit with faux-fur collar and cuffs over a shimmering knit bodysuit. Matching hat, faux-pearl necklace, gloves with ring
detail, and faux-leather zip-up boots also included. 16" MISS PIGGY Head and Body Sculpts; Blue Eyes, Blonde Wigged Hair - stand not included.
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/misspiggy.htm

Monica Merrill™ Collection: It’s the early sixties and Monica Merrill™ is on the rise in her secretarial pool demonstrating a clever nature that puts her ahead of the other girls. With a witty disposition, she can charm her way through almost any situation; but it’s her naïveté that can spell trouble! Monica Merrill™ is app. 16" tall and she is crafted in fine vinyl and hard plastic with inset acrylic eyes and hand-painted facial features; she is available in both wigged and rooted hair styles. Monica shares the same body sculpt as such 16" Tonner dolls as Tyler Wentworth® - she has the 16" Tyler regular bust articulated body with bending wrists and convertible fashion feet - she can share clothing and accessories with like dolls.
Monica Merrill™ Wigged Basic – 2011 Monica Merrill™ Wigged Basic comes dressed in her essential pink slip with delicate lace trim, matching panties, and molded shoes. Monica Merrill™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Violet Inset Eyes w/ Blonde Wigged Hair and Bloom Skin tone
Evening Twirl – Monica enjoys an evening in Manhattan, sipping champagne and twirling on the dance floor! Her eye-catching ensemble includes a curve-hugging dress with a rhinestone-trimmed bow across the bust and contrast lined peplum. Accessorized with sleek opera-length gloves, a matching belt with rhinestone buckle, and pointed-toe pumps. Rhinestone earrings, bracelet, necklace, and pantyhose also included. Monica Merrill™ Head Sculpt and 16" Tyler BW Body; Blue Inset Eyes w/ Platinum Hair and Bloom Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/monicamerrill.htm

Prince of Persia: Princess in Disguise – The fugitives DASTAN and TAMINA, must disguise themselves in order to get close enough to DASTAN's uncle, NIZAM. Disguised as a slave girl, the princess dons a richly beaded top with flowing chiffon drapes and equally ornate harem pants. Gilded crown, SANDS OF TIME necklace, and slippers also included.
Gemma Arterton/Tamina Head Sculpt and 16" Convertible Foot Body; Brown Eyes w/ Brunette Hair and Tan Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/ppersia.htm

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Character Figure™ Collection:
UM FROM UMBRIDGE – The apprehensive Alice masquerades herself as UM FROM UMBRIDGE, to protect herself from the malicious Red Queen. This meticulously detailed costume consists of an extravagant dress with layered tiers of tulle and custom printed chiffon overlay. Her arm is bandaged with a matching ribbon trimmed wrap, while her slender waist is wrapped in a tasseled belt. Pantyhose and shoes also included. Mia Wasikowska Head Sculpt and 22" American Model™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Pale Skin tone
Tea Party Crasher – Alice hides in the Mad Hatter's tea pot, after receiving a custom-made dress for her new tiny size. The Tea Party Crasher comes in a chiffon dress with fine lace trim, ribbons around the bodice, and perfectly coordinated fabric
flower. Matching ribbon bandage, pantyhose, and ribbon shoes also included.
Mia Wasikowska Head Sculpt and 10" Tiny Kitty Collier™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Pale Skin tone
FUTTERWACKEN – To celebrate the end of the Red Queen's villainous reign, TARRANT sees fit to perform the FUTTERWACKEN dance! The brave hatter's battle garb consists of a dickie under a gold trimmed vest, plaid kilt with tasseled belt, striped stockings, custom-printed necktie, intricately trimmed jacket, resin "spool" bandolier, faux-leather boots, and signature hat Johnny Depp Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Green Eyes w/ Red Wigged Hair and Lily Skin tone
TWEEDLE DEE AND TWEEDLE DUM - The curious TWEEDLE DEE AND TWEEDLE DUM have become the Red Queen's latest form of entertainment. Each resin TWEEDLE comes dressed in a striped knit top with black pants held up with red suspenders. Approximately 8 1/2". Their socks and shoes are hand-painted. Matt Lucas Head Sculpts w/ Brown Eyes and 5 Points-of-Articulation
Voyage of Wonder – Now that the battle is over, Alice seeks to discover the wonders of her own world. She sets sail in soft chiffon blouse with a printed tie under a patterned vest and tiered rick-rack skirt. A finely tailored coat, mesh fingerless gloves, pantyhose, and faux-leather lace-up boots also included. Mia Wasikowska Head Sculpt and 16" Ballerina Bust Tyler BW Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Pale Skin tone
More at http://www.tonnerdoll.com/burtonsalice.htm

Vampire Diaries Collection: DAMON SALVATORE – The smoldering DAMON SALVATORE debuts as Tonner®'s first VAMPIRE DIARIES™ TCF™! The conniving vampire sports a jersey t-shirt and dark denim jeans with a faux-leather jacket. Socks, faux-leather zip-up boots, and protection ring also included. Ian Somerhalder/Damon Salvatore Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Blue Eyes w/ Brunette Wigged Hair and Cameo Skin tone

You also get a sneak preview of the DC Stars Starfire Doll! Enjoyyyy.
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