Coming Soon "The Muppet Movie" Picture Book!

As The Muppets celebrate their 70th anniversary, they're making sure to highlight their biggest hits including their first blockbuster feature, The Muppet Movie, with a new picture book. 

Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and more move right along to make their dreams come true in this humorous officially licensed adaptation of the classic cult film, The Muppet Movie!

Kermit the Frog has a big dream: to go to Hollywood so he can sing, dance, and make people happy. On his journey to the West Coast, he finds a new friends: Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, the Great Gonzo, The Electric Mayhem, and more! They all share his dream. The new friends face their fears and stand up to bullies on their way to Hollywood, proving that teamwork can help overcome any obstacle standing in one’s way.

Join The Muppets in making dreams come true! Regain your love for The Muppets and introduce younger fans to Kermit and the gang in this delightful, officially licensed picture book of a classic film.

I'm not sure calling the 6th highest grossing movie the year it was released, that was nominated for an academy award, and still has broad, timeless appeal a "cult classic" is an accurate use of the term, but I digress.

The Muppet Movie picture book adapted by Heather Schwartz and illustrated by Cesar Samaniego will be released September 16, 2025.

It's available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, and more.

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Get Ready For Sesame Street's 55th Season!

Sesame Street's 55th (!!!) season debuts this Thursday on Max.

If you've been following the news, you already know this will be the last season on Warner Brother's streaming platform.

However, there is a lot to be excited about for the upcoming season as you can see in the trailer below:

Guest stars stopping by the street include musicians SZA, Reneé Rapp, Samara Joy, Noah Kahan, and Chris Stapleton, as well as Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Van Ness, and Billie Jean King.

The 55th season of Sesame Street will focus on expressing feelings, practicing mindfulness and building on resiliency.

Feature episodes include: Beachball Bop (Thursday, January 16), where Elmo learns how to do volcano breaths after he feels angry; Abby Taps Into Kindness (Thursday, April 10), where Abby learns what it means to be kind to yourself to overcome frustration, all with the help of her friends; Happy Bert Day (Thursday, July 24), where Ernie is excited to throw Bert a big, loud party for Bert’s birthday, but Bert gets frustrated as he wants to celebrate his birthday with a quiet puzzle – can lion breaths help them both feel better?; and New School Scaries (Thursday, September 4), where Cookie Monster, feeling nervous about going to a new cooking school, enlists his friends to help him prepare.

Mecha Elmo, Mecha Cookie, and Mecha Abby make their Sesame Street debut as Mecha Builders shorts air within select episodes. Mecha Builders is Sesame Street’s first-ever 3D CGI animated series, which combines the lovable characters with a STEM curriculum. Plus, Sesame Street’s BFF (best furry friends) duo, Elmo and Tango, along with their adventurous pal Gabrielle and certified fact checker, Grandma Nell, explore the unknown world both on and off the Street in the animated Sesame Street Nature Explorers shorts. And don’t miss Cookie Monster and his popular Foodie Truck!

Sesame Street 's season 55 premieres Thursday, Jan. 16 with new episodes dropping weekly on Max.

While Sesame Workshop looks for a home for future episodes, season 55 and selective episodes from Sesame Street's vast library will be available on MAX until 2027 and season 55 will also debut later this year on PBS.

Kermit and Sesame Muppets Say Goodbye to Hoda!

Today was Hoda Kotb's last day as host of The Today Show and a few of our Muppet pals stopped by to wish her well.

Earlier this week Sesame Street stars Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Grover headed across town 

to give Hoda warm wishes, and a special H present, as she embarks on her next chapter.

Then this morning, while Hoda's children and family Hope and Haley were visiting, Kermit made a surprise appearance to sing "Rainbow Connection." You can watch it via Today's website.

Goodluck on your next adventure Hoda and hopefully your replacement, Craig Melvin, is as big a Muppet fan as you are. 

Muppet Stuff - Sesame Street Learn & Play: American Dream!

Join John and I as we explore the exciting Sesame Street Learn & Play area at the American Dream Mall!

Whether you're a parent looking for a fun and educational experience for your little ones or just a fan of the iconic Sesame Street characters, this immersive space is sure to bring joy to everyone. We'll take you on a tour through the colorful, interactive exhibits designed to engage children in learning through play. From meeting Elmo and Abby Cadabby to solving puzzles and learning new skills, there's something for every age group to enjoy. Come along for a day of fun, laughter, and discovery as we dive into this unique attraction, right in the heart of one of the largest malls in North America!

 

More info: Sesame Street Learn & Play American Dream

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

New Oris Miss Piggy Watch!

Two years after Oris teamed up with The Muppets for their "Kermit Day” Oris ProPilot X Watch, they're back with a version featuring Miss Piggy.

While their Kermit watch was lime-green with his face appearing one a month on the front. There's a few differences with the Piggy version. 

The Piggy watch is hot pink with a diamond at 12 o’clock and her face appears on the back. Which means you have to take it off to see it. 

 

While the Kermit watch would set you back $4,600, Oris is selling their Miss Piggy's Oris ProPilot X for only $3,200. 

New Muppet*Vision Sam Eagle Drinkware!

Even though Disney announced Muppet*Vision is closing, they also just released new Sam Eagle drinkware inspired by the attraction. 

There is a Stanley-style medal tumbler featuring an illustration of Sam above his classic line in the film “A salute to all nations, but mostly America.”

There's also a mug with the same art work. 

You can find both at the Celebrity 5&10 store inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

Thanks to wdwnt.com for the photos. 

Best and Worst of 2024!

As we begin 2025, let's take a look back at some of the best of worst things to happen last year (in no particular order).

BEST: Muppets Studio Celebrates The Muppets 70th Anniversary

From the eclectic mix of characters getting a weekly spotlight (hello Mo Frackle and Baby Skeeter) to each character getting their own exclusive limited edition magnet and digital trading card, The Muppet 70 campaign kicked off what is sure to be an even bigger celebration next year.

FYI, if you're planning a trip to either US Disney Park you can find the magnets at:

Disneyland Resort:

• Star Trader – Tomorrowland, Disneyland
• Ramones House of Body Art – Cars Land, Disney California Adventure
• The Collectors Warehouse – Avengers Campus, Disney California Adventure

Walt Disney World Resort:

• Tomorrowland Launch Depot – Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom
• Marketplace Co-Op – Disney Springs
  
  

BEST: Jim Henson: Idea Man

It was great not only finally watch Ron Howard's long in development documentary, but see it win many Emmy awards as well. 

BEST: Frank Oz becomes a Disney Legend

If you're following along Disney is celebrating The Muppets 70th Anniversary, has a hit documentary about Jim Henson, crowns Frank Oz a Disney Legend, and THEN ....

WORST: Disney Announcing Muppet*Vision 3D Closing

Why Disney? WHY? This announcement, especially coming just as the Muppets 70th anniversary kicks in and The Muppet Show celebrating it's 50th anniversary in 2026, make no sense. Having The Muppets take over Rock N Coaster adds insult to injury as most of that ride is in the dark most likely won't feature any animatronic characters. 

Oh, and the fact that it's not just Muppet*Vision, but the entire Muppets Courtyard Grand Ave area - consisting of Muppet*Vision, PizzeRizzo, The Muppet-ized Stage 1 Company Store, Gonzo's Royal Flush restrooms, and the Muppet fountain is a travesty and easily makes this the worst and most frustrating news of 2024. 

BEST: The Muppets Mayhem, Sesame Street, and Helpsters won Kidscreen Awards

Even after being unceremoniously cancelled by Disney Plus, The Muppets Mayhem was still winning awards.

BEST: The Muppets Take The Mahoning #2

I headed back to the Mahoning Drive-In for an another unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughter, and pure Muppet magic when The Muppets, once again, Took The Mahoning.

BEST: MOMI Celebrating Jim Henson's Birthday

The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens hosted a day full of events to celebrate what would have been Jim Henson's 88th birthday. Heather Henson and ToughPigs' Joe Hennes hosted a walking tour through New York City. Karen Falk discussed the reprinting of her book, "Jim Henson’s Imagination Illustrated" along with a special screening of rare clips by Craig Shemin. Craig also asked us to coordinate the first ever "Swamp Meet" full of Henson art and collectibles. The event was spectacular and it was truly an honor to be a part of of. 

WORST: HBO not renewing their deal with Sesame Workshop

We don't yet know the full effect of Warner Bros. Discovery decision to not produce new episodes of Sesame Street, but it still stinks like Oscar's left out garbage.

BEST: Reuniting the Muppet Family

In a surprise video celebrating Jim Henson's birthday, all three Muppet families (Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and The Muppet Show) appeared "together again" for the first time on screen since The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson in 1990!

BEST: MOMI's Frank Oz Retrospective

The Museum of the Moving Image hosted a series of screenings featuring the work of Frank Oz, many with Frank in attendance.

BEST: More Fraggle Rock!

The second season of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock premiered, John Tartaglia was hired as Fraggle Rock's Creative Supervisor, and the touring production "Fraggle Rock Live"! was announced. 

WORST: Owners of the Muppet History fan account outed as a serial sexual harasser.

When one of the biggest fan accounts "dedicated to the spirit of Jim Henson" is sending unsolicited pictures of their junk and other harassing messages to fellow fans - over a long period of time - seems hypocritical. The fact that they deleted their apology and seem poised to start up their social media accounts again is troubling at best. 

BEST: The Muppet Fandom. 

This year the Muppet fans really came together in so many ways. MOMI hosted many Henson events culminating in the already mentioned Henson birthday celebration, The Muppets Take Mahoning was bigger then ever, and we also showed that we stand up for each other in the wake of scandal and victimization. 

BEST: It was another great year for Henson-related merchandise.

 

A few standouts include the Fraggle Rock: Back to The Rock plush, action figures - and in this age of less physical media - the first season on Bluray!, Muppet GikiTikis, Keychains, a Run Disney Race featuring the Swedish Chef, Sesame Sesame ReAction Figures, and the release of the long awaited Emmet Otter figures. 

2024 had it all, Great news, bad news, and everything in between for Henson fans. 

Here's hoping for more good news then bad for all us Muppet fans in 2025.