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Merchandise news and other info about The Muppets and Jim Henson's creations.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Muppet Stuff - The Muppets Take Mahoning 2024!
Join me as I head to the Mahoning Drive-In as the Muppets, once again, Take Mahoning!
Friday, November 15, 2024
Elmo Goes on a "Chicken Shop Date"!
He may only be 3 years old, but Elmo is the latest celebrity to go on a Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Check out their playdate below:
Thursday, November 14, 2024
"Your Studio is a Wonderland"...John Mayer and McG Set to But Henson Lot!
John Mayer and McG are under contract to buy The Jim Henson Company lot.
After the Henson's put the lot up for sale, a rumor circulated that the Church of Scientology had purchased the historic studio.
A Henson spokesperson said at the time "In regards to recent rumors about the sale of the La Brea studio lot, the Henson family is not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and that organization is not in consideration as a potential buyer of the property. It is still the family’s intention to move The Jim Henson Company to a new location it can share with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but at this time the family is not in escrow with any buyer.”
However, now it looks like there is a buyer and it's Grammy-winning singer, Mayer, who has offices at the Jim Henson lot and filmmaker McG, known for the Drew Barrymore-Cameron Diaz-Lucy Liu Charlie’s Angels movies and many more action-centric films.
The studio has along history and a variety of owners. Originally built by Charlie Chaplin who sold it 1952 to a real estate development firm that rented it for productions like George Reeves’ Adventures of Superman. Red Skelton purchased the lot in 1960, and by 1966, it was in the home of A&M Records.
The Henson Company plans to rent the space until they find a new home big enough to hold their production company and Creature Shop in one facility.
After the Henson's put the lot up for sale, a rumor circulated that the Church of Scientology had purchased the historic studio.
A Henson spokesperson said at the time "In regards to recent rumors about the sale of the La Brea studio lot, the Henson family is not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and that organization is not in consideration as a potential buyer of the property. It is still the family’s intention to move The Jim Henson Company to a new location it can share with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but at this time the family is not in escrow with any buyer.”
However, now it looks like there is a buyer and it's Grammy-winning singer, Mayer, who has offices at the Jim Henson lot and filmmaker McG, known for the Drew Barrymore-Cameron Diaz-Lucy Liu Charlie’s Angels movies and many more action-centric films.
The studio has along history and a variety of owners. Originally built by Charlie Chaplin who sold it 1952 to a real estate development firm that rented it for productions like George Reeves’ Adventures of Superman. Red Skelton purchased the lot in 1960, and by 1966, it was in the home of A&M Records.
The Henson Company plans to rent the space until they find a new home big enough to hold their production company and Creature Shop in one facility.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
New OniPress 4-Issue "Sesame Street" Comic!
OniPress has a new 4-part Sesame Street comic book.
Below is the press release about the series and a synopsis of the first issue.
Each issue has multiple variant covers including a coloring book version.
The first 3 issues are available in comic shops now with the 4th issue coming later this month.
Oni Press, in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is proud to present a whole new way to visit your friends Big Bird, Grover, and more in SESAME STREET #1 (of 4)– a brand-new comic book series made for the young and young-at-heart! The series features a rotating cast of fan-favorite comic talents across all four issues – beginning with writer Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and artist Austin Baechle (Rick and Morty: The Coloring Book). See the iconic characters from one of the most famous streets in the world as they explore, learn, and play in the first of many new monthly adventures to come, available in comic shops everywhere August 28th!
“Oni Press, a premier publisher of comic books, blends imaginative narratives with vivid graphic artistry,” said Gabriela Arenas, SVP of Global Licensing, Sesame Workshop. “We’re so pleased to team up to introduce kids and fans to visually innovative and fun stories featuring everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends.”
“We are incredibly excited and grateful to be able to partner with the incomparable Sesame Street, who has been at the forefront of children’s education since its inception in 1969,” said series Editor Megan Brown. “As someone who grew up with the likes of Big Bird, Elmo, and more, it’s been a joy to be able to enter this world and add to its comics legacy. We hope that readers of all ages will enjoy the wonderful and heartwarming antics of Grover, Bert & Ernie, The Count, Cookie Monster, and all the other residents as they take a trip down Sesame Street!”
Grover wakes up to another beautiful day on Sesame Street! But he soon discovers that his friends each have a problem to solve before they can enjoy it. Read along in this brand-new comic book as Grover does what he does best: lends a helping hand. After all, the most fun on Sesame Street comes from working together! Featuring covers from colorful creators Austin Baechle (Rick and Morty: The Coloring Book), Erin Hunting (The Loud House, Catkwondo), and JustaSuta (My Little Pony), revisit the most celebrated neighborhood in the world when SESAME STREET: GROVER LENDS A HAND, the comic book, arrives August 28th!
Talented writers Stephanie Williams (Wonder Woman: Black and Gold) and Mary Kenney (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) join the fun with self-contained stories in the series’ four-issue run, with magical artists Beth Hughes (Nat and Cat), Michela Cacciatore (Hades: I Am The End), Sean Dove (BroBots), and Alison Acton (The Books of Clash) bringing all your friends on Sesame Street to life!
OniPress's Sesame Street comic is available now at your local comic shop.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Muppet Stuff - Last Thrift with Retro Rest Stop?
Join me and Dave (Retro Rest Stop) as we search for Muppets and more at Jake's and Fensty's Flea Markets together for the last time?
RSVLTS Gets Into the Holiday Spirit with "The Muppet Christmas Carol"!
RSVLTS has added some holiday spirit to their Muppet line with The Muppet Christmas Carol inspired shirts!
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol "Feels Like Christmas" and in Womens
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol "The Storytellers" and in Women
You can see RSVLTS entire Muppet collection here and order their Muppet Christmas Carol shirts using the links above.
Overflowing with seasonal spirit, the crimson KUNUFLEX™ you see before you features a pair of hilarious hecklers, some very festive frogs, everyone’s favorite rubber chicken tycoon, and more merry Muppets in all their holiday splendor. This is one Christmas party we’d love to be present at.
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol "The Storytellers" and in Women
This KUNUFLEX™ button down features Disney’s Gonzo (or is that another famous yarn spinner?) and Rizzo talking and walking us through the transformative tale you know and love while window cleanin’, post leanin’, and, of course, creating a little scarcity.
Past, present, and future phantoms collide on this Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol KUNUFLEX™ featuring a trifecta of transcendent spiritual guides, plus a side of sarcastic specters for good measure. Man, even in the afterlife, those two dudes are off-the-chain hilarious.
You can see RSVLTS entire Muppet collection here and order their Muppet Christmas Carol shirts using the links above.