Over on Yahoo the first clip of footage from Disney The Muppets has appeared. In it, Gary (Jason Segel) surprises his buddy Walter with an extra ticket to Los Angeles to tour the Muppet Studios. Obviously this happens somewhere near the start of the movie.… Read More »First Clip from Disney’s The Muppets
Yes, it’s sad, but it looks like Disney has released the final parody video for The Muppets. November 23rd is the opening date for the film, so I’m hoping there are still other video treats waiting for us fans. In the meantime, enjoy this: Previously:… Read More »Final Parody Video from Disney The Muppets
Whomever is masterminding the promotional efforts for Disney’s movie The Muppets should get a hefty bonus. Their latest entry is a short educational video that will run at AMC theaters. In it, the Muppets admirably display how you should NOT act in a movie theater.… Read More »Muppets Release AMC Theater Policies Trailer Short
You’ve seen the new video from OK Go where they cover the Muppet Show Theme Song (if not, go see it now, we’ll wait….). Pretty awesome, right? Now you can get a peek behind the scenes as the Muppets and the band perform together. Okay.… Read More »Behind the Scenes at the Muppet Show Theme Song Video with OK Go
Today, Muppets: The Green Album was released by Walt Disney Records. The movie hits theatres three months from today on November 23, 2011. My personal favorite track is “Rainbow Connection” by Weezer featuring Hayley Williams. It’s pure Muppets Bliss!
Track listing
1. Muppet Show Theme Song – OK Go
2. Rainbow Connection (feat. Hayley Williams) – Weezer
3. Mahna Mahna – The Fray
4. Movin’ Right Along – Alkaline Trio
5. Our World – My Morning Jacket
6. Halfway Down the Stairs – Amy Lee
7. Mr. Bassman – Sondre Lerche
8. Wishing Song – The Airborne Toxic Event
9. Night Life – Brandon Saller
10. Bein’ Green – Andrew Bird
11. I Hope That Something Better Comes Along – Matt Nathanson
12. I’m Going to Go Back There Someday – Rachael Yamagata
Below the jump is a new video from OK Go with the Muppet Show Theme Song:
Just when you thought things had settled down around news from Disney’s Muppets movie, more big items drop. That’s just the way marketing rolls with this movie. Today we get the official synopsis, a new movie poster, and a giant standee image. Official synopsis: On… Read More »Disney The Muppets Movie Gets New Poster and Nice “Standee” Image
Editor: Please help me welcome back our latest guest author Amanda Correia.
Ladies, Gentlemen, and Muppet-kind,
In less than four short months, one of the most highly anticipated and best-marketed films of the year will finally hit theaters. That’s right, folks, we’re talking The Muppets, the brilliance and magic of Jim Henson’s vision reborn with the help of some very creative minds. The film has an impressive list of celebrities who will make an appearance, including co-stars Jason Segel and Amy Adams, Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Neil Patrick Harris, Kathy Griffin, Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, and the list goes on. These celebs are faced with the challenge of bringing the classic Muppets, some of the most distinct characters of the century, to life in a way that is true to their original identities but also relevant in today’s society. Basically, they have to bring “it”. And solely based on the marketing that has been released thus far, I personally see no indication of anything less than the best.
It all started with a poster and a “Kermit Cam”, strategically placed on the Internet in early May, officially launching their 6-month campaign. This teaser poster can only be described in one word: epic. Only a few days prior, Kermit the Frog showed up at the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere (for what would Disney be without some good ol’ cross-promotions?), and played black carpet correspondent for the night. This video is hilarious and brilliant. You must watch it for yourself.
If you read one thing today, make it this thought provoking article on Jim Henson’s The Muppets and the journey they’ve been on since Henson’s untimely death. Author Elizabeth Stevens displays an obvious passion for the Muppets and a keen understanding of what makes them… Read More »Muppet Philosophy