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There are so many reasons why Muppet adaptations of classics work. The cast is broad enough to accommodate most stories, letting the characters shift in and out to match the story being told.
Disney’s Muppets Studio has denied that a revival of Jim Henson’s classic variety series The Muppet Show is in the works. “The Muppets Studio is not in production at this time on any new ...
Henson debuted his unique brand of puppetry in 1955 while he was still a college student. He coined the term “Muppet” as a portmanteau of “marionette” and “puppet.” The Muppets made ...
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of our longtime friend and colleague Rolf Freeman, on April 1, 2025. Born in Missouri on September 28 ...
Disney is declaring May 9 'Kermit the Frog Day', in honor of Kermit's 70 years on TV plus 70 years of The Muppets Fans can get in on the fun by wearing green and sharing photos on Instagram with # ...
Moviefone speaks exclusively with Rolf Saxon about 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' and returning to the franchise. "This job has been a gift." Moviefone recently had the pleasure of ...
The 3D movie with live-action 4D effects was directed by Muppets-creator Jim Henson in his last big project before his death in 1990. It will be replaced by a new “Monsters, Inc.” themed ...
This week's question: The Trump administration has terminated a federal grant that helps fund PBS children's shows, including Sesame Street. If Sesame Street's puppet cast were to sing a song ...
This year also marks the Muppets’ 70th anniversary, a legacy rooted in creativity, empathy, and the power of public media to educate and unite. Yet, as Kermit celebrated this milestone ...
Disney wants everyone to wear green on May 9 in honor of their favorite frog ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty;Jacqueline Jones/The Muppets Studio Kermit the Frog was celebrated by the state of ...