Monday, July 31, 2023

RIP Paul Reubens (1952 - 2023)

Sad news as Paul Reubens, otherwise known as Pee-wee Herman, has died.


He was best known for creating the hit Saturday morning series Pee-wee's Playhouse that ran on CBS along side Muppet Babies from 1986-1990 and for the feature film's Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Big Top Peewee and Pee-wee's Big Holiday.


In 1985, he was paired with Robin for Muppet Magazine's "The Second Great Muppet Look-Alike Contest." The following year he received an "Honorary Muppet Award" in the magazine's 14 issue.

In 1987, Reubans appeared as Pee-Wee in cover story in the Winter issue. Below is his interview with Kermit.




Reubens filmed an insert for Sesame Street in 1987 as Pee-wee reciting his own version of the alphabet. He then appeared in the first celebrity version of "Put Down The Duckie." 


A decade later Reubens played Professor Spatz in Henson's Creature Shop film Buddy.

His iconic dance to "Tequila" in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure was even parodied by Kermit for a Muppet Magazine centerfold. 


Paul Reubens was 70. 

Muppets Rock Road Island!

Over the weekend The Muppets took Road Island and jammed out as surprise guests at the Newport Folk Festival.


Floyd headed to the Newport Blues Cafe for a surprise appearance at a "secret" show by Tyler Childers.




Tyler Childers


Animal took the stage at the festival itself with My Morning Jacket for "One Big Holiday." 





And with Goose for the aptly titled "Animal." 



Both events were part of the Newport Folk Festival where Kermit appeared in  2019

Friday, July 28, 2023

Tour of the Muppet Themed Brew-Wing Lab at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival!

Attractions Magazine recently took a tour of The Muppets Brew-Wing Lab at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival!


You can watch video of the limited time attraction below:

 

Find more video from Attractions Magazine here.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Coming Soon: Muppet Christmas Carol Funko Pops!

Back in February a rumor began that Funko was planning to release Pop! figures bases on The Muppet Christmas Carol.






As you can see, those rumors are indeed true!

The line includes:

















UPDATE: 
There will also be a Funko.com exclusive Glow In The Dark Marley Brother 2pack as well, . 



Funko's The Muppet Christmas Carol Funko Pop! swill be released September 11 and can be pre-ordered from Amazon using the links above and at Entertainment Earth,

Monday, July 24, 2023

Coming Soon Dark Crystal Tarot Cards!

Following up their Labyrinth Tarot Deck and Guidebook, Insight Editions has a Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook on the horizon. 

Let the wonder of Jim Henson’s classic film The Dark Crystal guide you with this beautifully illustrated official tarot card deck.

Bring the world of Thra to your tarot practice with this fantastical take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. This beautiful deck features enchanting, all-new illustrations of Jim Henson’s beloved characters and creatures based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both Major and Minor Arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this tarot deck is the perfect gift for fans of The Dark Crystal and tarot enthusiasts alike.

ORIGINAL ART: Each of the 78 cards in this deck and the booklet features all-new art themed around The Dark Crystal.



The Dark Crystal Tarot Deck and Guidebook will be released on August 22, 2023.

You can pre-order it now on Amazon.

Friday, July 21, 2023

RIP Tony Bennett (1926 - 2023)

Sad news, legendary crooner and frequent Muppet guest Tony Bennet has died. 

 

Bennet was discovered in 1950 by future Muppet Show guest Bob Hope, after Pearl Bailey another future Muppet Show guest, had asked him to open her show.

He was best known for his signature 1962 hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” and was one of the top pop performers in the ‘50s and early ‘60s. He saw his career surge anew in the ‘90s and in the new millennium.

He won 18 Grammy Awards (36 total nominations), was a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2001, two Emmy Awards,  a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2005, and a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2006.

In 1995 he began his frequent collaborations with the Muppets by signing about "Little Things" in Sesame Street


The following year he guest starred on Muppets Tonight. Where he song a duet of "Firefly" with Kermit. This led to Kermit appearing on Bennett's 1998 album, "The Playground."


 On Muppets Tonight he also appeared on Jonny Fiama's Talk Show

 

Bennet of course being Jonny Fiama's idol: 


In 1997, he returned to Sesame Street to help "Slimey to the Moon."



Bennett also performed appeared at the first Sesame Workshop Benefit in 2003,



cameoed during "We're Doing a Sequel" in 2014's Muppets Most Wanted.


and sang a duet of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with Miss Piggy at the 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.


Tony Bennet was 96.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Muppets Mayhem Easter Eggs: Track 9!

The Muppets Mayhem is filled with many hidden and not so hidden Easter eggs for fans to discover. 

There are so many in fact that we're going track by track (episode by episode) to help you spot them.

Track 9: “Drift Away"

Penny uses a vibrating belt exercise machine. 

Nora plays a VHS tape of the band playing "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" with Elton John on The Muppet Show. However, the song used is the album version and not the one performed for the show. 

For some reason, when Nora finds Moog's trailer a section of lyrics repeats.  

Dr. Teeth and Penny host a hot sauce web series, similar to Hot Ones

Cameos:


Charlamagne tha God as himself.

Ben Zelevansky as Gary the Writer. Gary previously appeared on Adam F. Goldberg's The Goldbergs.

Did you skip a track? Check out the Easter Eggs in Tracks 12-34-56, 7

The Muppets Mayhem is now streaming only on Disney+.

Monday, July 17, 2023

Disney100 Electric Mayhem Loungfly Backpack!

As we first told you last month, Disney is releasing a brand new Loungefly backpack featuring Dr. Teeth and Electric Mayhem.

The backpack is part of the Disney100 Decades 70's collection as goes on sale today and we now have more images of the bag itself. 

UPDATE the link is now live:
The Muppets Disney100 Loungefly Mini Backpack:


The front features Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd, Janice, Lips and Zoot with the logo used on Animal's base drum.  

The back has the Disney100 Decades logo on the top and the Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem logo on the bottom right side. 


The sides have tassels like end of Dr. Teeth's sleeves.



While the inside has pattern of the band's heads floating around starts and flowers. 
Get ready to rock this Disney100 mini backpack by Loungefly. Inspired by the band from The Muppet Movie, this cool carryall features psychedelic art starring rock's raddest band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Accented with the band's iconic smile on the front zippered pocket, yellow fringe on the side pockets and interior lining featuring an allover print of the band, it grooves with '70s style as part of the Disney100 Decades celebration. Can you dig it?

  • Simulated leather mini backpack
  • Front panel features Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, including Floyd Pepper, Lips, Animal, Janice and Zoot 
  • Main zippered compartment
  • Two side slip pockets with yellow fringe
  • Exterior round zip compartment on front with lining
  • Compartment features raised lips design with embroidered detailing
  • Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem winged logo screen art on back
  • Loungefly logo metal pulls
  • Silvertone hardware
  • Adjustable padded shoulder straps 
  • Top carry handle
  • Lining features allover print of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
  • Silver simulated leather Disney100 Decades patch on back
  • Disney x Loungefly logo label plate
  • Part of our Disney x Loungefly Collection
  • Part of the Disney100 Celebration Collections
  • Inspired by The Muppet Movie (1979)

  • 80% PVC / 20% polyurethane
  • 10'' H x 9 1/2'' x 6 1/2''
  • Imported

UPDATE:

 There is also a Beaker head mug - that says "Meep" on the back - available now as well. 







When is a mug not a mug? When it's a Beaker! The fun figural design features the distinctive face and towering red hair of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's hapless assistant. On the back is an exclamatory ''Meep,'' which is Beaker's signature high-pitched squeak! Normally the perpetual poor victim in The Muppets, now you can treat him kindly!

  • Hot beverage mug
  • Figural Beaker design
  • ''Meep'' on back
  • Inspired by The Muppet Show

  • Wash thoroughly before first use
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe
  • Stoneware
  • 5'' H x 3 5/6'' Diameter
  • Holds 17 oz.
  • Imported

The entire Disney100 Decades 70s Collection went on sale today at 8:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. ET) at ShopDisney.com

There are more Muppet items at Shop Disney - Muppets