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The Muppets Meet 'Fast and Furious' In Your New Favorite Mash-Up

Kim-Thao Nguyen — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:10:56 +0000

'Fast and Furious 6' is set to hit theaters next month. To gear up for this undoubtedly earth-shattering and surely unique plot, we thought it would be appropriate to join forces with another film in the league of endless sequels, prequels and trilogies. Check out the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise -- if it starred The Muppets.

10 Awesome Musical Performances From The Muppets in Honor of Jane Henson

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:29:01 +0000

Yesterday Jane Henson passed away. She was 78 years old. During her life, she was married to Jim Henson, and she worked with him until she took a break from puppetry to raise their children. Together they started 'The Muppet Show,' and Jane's work with the Jim Henson Legacy ensured that future generations would fall in love with the characters she and her husband dreamed up.

'The Muppets 2′ Casts 'Modern Family' Star Ty Burrell

Britt Hayes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:33:10 +0000

‘The Muppets 2,’ the sequel to the 2011 film, has just cast ‘Modern Family‘ star Ty Burrell in the role that once almost belonged to Christoph Waltz. While we’re kind of bummed that ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star Christoph Waltz won’t be joining the Muppets in their next film adventure, we’re quite pleased with this news from [...]

Neil Patrick Harris and The Muppets Team Up for Web Series of Our Dreams

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:21:42 +0000

Neil Patrick Harris is one cool dude. He knows how to speak bear and he takes getting groped by a 'Price is Right' contestant like a champ. If that's not enough for you to prove his sheer awesomeness, let us break some fantastic news: he's now joined forces with The Muppets to create a strangely awesome new web series called 'Neil's Puppet Dreams.'

'Muppets 2′ Update: Filming to Begin in January, New Muppets Joining the Cast?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:44:03 +0000

Last we heard, 'The Muppets 2' was bringing Oscar-winning Christoph Waltz on to join the sequel (which was being described as akin to 'The Great Muppet Caper') but now we have some more details on 'The Muppets 2' which looks to be happening sooner rather than later.

'The Muppets 2′ Moves Forward, Christoph Waltz Up to Join Cast

Damon Houx — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:15:45 +0000

It's been quiet on the 'Muppet 2' front for a while. We knew that James Bobin would return to write and direct, with writing assistance from Nicholas Stoller, and we knew that the sequel would be Jason Segel-free. But it looks like now they've started the casting process for the next film, and the first name is a bit of a surprise: Christoph Waltz.

The Million Muppet March Heading To Washington [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:12:51 +0000

When the Muppets hit the streets and head to Washington DC to exercise their right of free speech, I wonder if they'll be sing Mahna Mahna? Look out Washington, here comes the “Million Muppet March”! The Million Muppet March is a demonstration taking place at the National Mall in Washington just in time for the election. The March is scheduled for November 3rd and the election is Tuesday November 6th.

Watch an Epic Blooper Reel from 'The Muppets'

Don Deane — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:13:53 +0000

It’s up for debate whether this blooper reel, which appears as an extra on ‘The Muppets’ DVD, is the longest ever in Muppet history as it’s billed. But it’s certainly one of the funniest. Mahna mah-oops! If you haven’t yet seen Jason Segel’s revival of the beloved franchise (and you really should), enjoy this gag [...]

Movies: Have You Seen 'Arthur Christmas,' 'Hugo' and 'The Muppets'?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:11:43 +0000

While there are no new movies in wide release this weekend, you may have been too busy eating the last of your mom’s famous pumpkin pie to check out those released over the Thanksgiving holiday — so here’s another look at them. In the animated flick ‘Arthur Christmas,’ Santa Claus’ son Arthur embarks on an [...]

Lady Gaga + Katy Perry Scenes Cut From Muppets Movie

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:19:43 +0000

Lady Gaga and Katy Perry reportedly had their scenes in ‘The Muppets’ cut. Combining Gaga and Perry with alpha female Muppet Miss Piggy would have been too much diva for one film. The multiplex would have spontaneously combusted, so maybe slashing their supposed scenes was a good idea.

Watch the Opening Dance Number From 'The Muppets' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:50:26 +0000

‘The Muppets’ is one of the holiday season’s most anticipated movies. Now you can watch the opening musical number weeks before it’s November 23rd release. ‘How I Met Your Mother’ star Jason Segel plays a nice guy who tries to help the Muppets when an evil oil tycoon (Chris Cooper) plans to close the Muppet [...]