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The thrill of seeing a live Muppet performance

Miss_Piggy_Toronto_press_conferenceYesterday I had the chance to experience what might be called a childhood dream: seeing a Muppet live. Miss Piggy was in Toronto to promote Muppets Most Wanted and Disney graciously invited me to the press conference at the posh Shangri-La hotel (a fitting venue for a superstar like Piggy, who let everyone know that she “fixed” some of Celine Dion’s high notes in the film).

Running only ten minutes, it was far too short, but the event reminded me why a live Muppet musical like the one Disney has been exploring is such a superb idea.

It’s true what they say, even adults tend to forget that there’s a puppeteer under the table. (My only gripe was that they had Miss Piggy emerge from below, instead of having her already seated when everyone was let into the room.) You know that feeling when you see a celebrity in person after years of seeing them in pictures? I got that.

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Muppets Most Wanted Soundtrack Available

With only three days to go until Muppets Most Wanted hits 3000 theatres across North America, Walt Disney Records released the film’s soundtrack album on CD and download today. As I mention in my review of the movie, most of the songs may not be… Read More »Muppets Most Wanted Soundtrack Available

Review: Muppets Most Wanted

Perhaps those early negative reviews in the Hollywood trade press did me good by lowering my expectations, but I will do you no such favour: Muppets Most Wanted is an extremely enjoyable, nearly perfect follow-up to 2011’s brilliant The Muppets. Prepare to smile for hours… Read More »Review: Muppets Most Wanted

The Muppets Are Everywhere

We are just over one week away from Muppets Most Wanted opening in North American theatres and our felt friends and their human co-stars have been everywhere—and I mean everywhere—over the past days. From Kermit hanging out with Michelle Obama and the Chairman of the… Read More »The Muppets Are Everywhere

The Muppets Visit YouTube Cooking Show – Nerdy Nummies!

First of all, Christopher Kimball of America’s Test Kitchen and Swedish Chef, separated at birth? I’m just saying. The Muppets really are making the promotional rounds to get the word out about “Muppets Most Wanted.” Today Miss Piggy and the Swedish Chef visited Nerdy Nummies… Read More »The Muppets Visit YouTube Cooking Show – Nerdy Nummies!

What Does Adele Dazeem Think Of Muppets Most Wanted?

A new TV trailer is out for “Muppets Most Wanted.” Apparently Adele Dazeem is a movie critic now. I wonder what Miss Piggy thinks? Adele Dazeem, of course, is the ‘persona’ created by John Travolta’s infamous flub of Idina Menzel’s name at the Oscars. She’s… Read More »What Does Adele Dazeem Think Of Muppets Most Wanted?

Happy Valentine’s Day from Muppets Most Wanted

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Muppet Most Wanted wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day.

I share because it’s too cheesy not to. And I have high hopes that this movie will actually have more than one memorable song and a plot that’s at least semi-interesting. I’m a dreamer, what can I say.

Gonzo e-card below the jump:

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Muppets Most Wanted Super Bowl Commercial

Disney has released the extended commercial for Muppets Most Wanted that will air with the Super Bowl tonight. What did you think? 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… Read More »Muppets Most Wanted Super Bowl Commercial