Merchandise news and other info about The Muppets and Jim Henson's creations.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Kermit Oven Mitt!
Cooks in the UK can keep their hands from getting burned with this new Kermit oven mitt.
Looks more like Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent from "Beanie and Cecil" to me!
Friday, October 10, 2014
Variety EXCLUSIVE: Billy Crystal Joins Henson Co.’s ‘Which Witch’
Billy Crystal has come on board The Jim Henson Co.’s animated movie project “Which Witch” as a writer, producer and star.
The company, as part of an expansion of its feature film slate, is aiming to start production early next year with Brian Henson directing and producing. Samantha Sprecher and Lisa Henson are also producing.
The move comes with Henson Co.’s live-action family comedy “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” opening Friday through Disney in the U.S. “Alexander” is expected to take in about $20 million in its opening weekend and contend for the top spot against the second weekend of “Gone Girl.”
CEO Lisa Henson told Variety that casting on “Which Witch” is underway with the company finalizing negotiations with a digital animation studio and a foreign financier for the project. The project is based on Eva Ibbotson’s 1979 book in which a wizard holds a contest among the seven witches of Todcaster to determine which witch he will marry.
Crystal has logged extensive work in the animated world as the one-eyed Mike character in Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters Inc.” and “Monsters University.”
“When Brian Henson called me about it, I didn’t know the book,” Crystal said. “But it’s a fantastic story, and I brought in a wonderful writer, Michael Feldman, and we’ve written a terrific and inventive script. I’ll play a character as well, which will be great fun because he actually has two eyes.”
The studio is run by the late Jim Henson’s grown children, Lisa and Brian, with a staff of about 80 employees. Lisa Henson, who’s been CEO for the past decade, previously served as president of Columbia Pictures.
Lisa Henson said that Crystal would be heavily involved with production, expected to last for about two years. “We’re focusing heavily on getting the tone right,” she added.
Henson explained that her initial efforts at the company were focused on developing its proprietary animation technology and guiding the TV business, which led to the PBS Kids series “Sid the Science Kid” and “Dinosaur Train.”
Those shows were followed by the productions of “Doozers,” “Hi Opie!” and “Pajanimals” with the newest projects “Chatter Zoo” and “Splash,” currently in development.
On the feature side, the company optioned “Frog and Toad,” based on the four “Frog and Toad” books by Arnold Lobel, two years ago. (Rights to The Muppets were sold to Disney in 2004).
It’s also working on a quartet of legacy titles in the Henson library — a “Fraggle Rock” movie that’s been in development at New Regency; a sequel to 1982’s “The Dark Crystal”; a sequel to 1986’s “Labyrinth”; and a movie based on the Emmet Otter character.
The company, as part of an expansion of its feature film slate, is aiming to start production early next year with Brian Henson directing and producing. Samantha Sprecher and Lisa Henson are also producing.
The move comes with Henson Co.’s live-action family comedy “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” opening Friday through Disney in the U.S. “Alexander” is expected to take in about $20 million in its opening weekend and contend for the top spot against the second weekend of “Gone Girl.”
CEO Lisa Henson told Variety that casting on “Which Witch” is underway with the company finalizing negotiations with a digital animation studio and a foreign financier for the project. The project is based on Eva Ibbotson’s 1979 book in which a wizard holds a contest among the seven witches of Todcaster to determine which witch he will marry.
Crystal has logged extensive work in the animated world as the one-eyed Mike character in Disney-Pixar’s “Monsters Inc.” and “Monsters University.”
“When Brian Henson called me about it, I didn’t know the book,” Crystal said. “But it’s a fantastic story, and I brought in a wonderful writer, Michael Feldman, and we’ve written a terrific and inventive script. I’ll play a character as well, which will be great fun because he actually has two eyes.”
The studio is run by the late Jim Henson’s grown children, Lisa and Brian, with a staff of about 80 employees. Lisa Henson, who’s been CEO for the past decade, previously served as president of Columbia Pictures.
Lisa Henson said that Crystal would be heavily involved with production, expected to last for about two years. “We’re focusing heavily on getting the tone right,” she added.
Henson explained that her initial efforts at the company were focused on developing its proprietary animation technology and guiding the TV business, which led to the PBS Kids series “Sid the Science Kid” and “Dinosaur Train.”
Those shows were followed by the productions of “Doozers,” “Hi Opie!” and “Pajanimals” with the newest projects “Chatter Zoo” and “Splash,” currently in development.
On the feature side, the company optioned “Frog and Toad,” based on the four “Frog and Toad” books by Arnold Lobel, two years ago. (Rights to The Muppets were sold to Disney in 2004).
It’s also working on a quartet of legacy titles in the Henson library — a “Fraggle Rock” movie that’s been in development at New Regency; a sequel to 1982’s “The Dark Crystal”; a sequel to 1986’s “Labyrinth”; and a movie based on the Emmet Otter character.
Muppet Ankle Socks!
Ladies, if you're looking for a pack of small Muppet socks that won't show your ankles than feat your eyes on this new three pack featuring Kermit and Piggy, Gonzo and Fozzie, and Animal.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Collection - 1990 Movie Figures!
Today's the first day on New York Comic Con. What better way to celebrate then showing off these NYC residents who got their start in comics.
Playmates, as part of their retro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Classic Collection", has released set of action figures based on the Jim Henson's Creature Shop characters
used in the original 1990 movie.
These are available now at Toys R Us and comic shops.
Playmates, as part of their retro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Classic Collection", has released set of action figures based on the Jim Henson's Creature Shop characters
used in the original 1990 movie.
These are available now at Toys R Us and comic shops.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Fraggle Rock: "Journey to the Everspring" Issue 1 Available Now!
The first issue of Archaia's new Fraggle Rock miniseries "Journey to the Everspring" is on comic store shelves today!
ComicVine got an early look at the book which you can see below:
Madame Alexander Muppet Puppets!
The Madame Alexander Muppet puppets are now available!
If you recall our coverage from Toy Fair this year, the highlight was the Madame Alexander booth who showed off their Muppet puppets and dolls.
Well, it seems the puppets are making their way to stores. Amazon has the best deals we've found so far. You can use the links below to order.
Kermit
From the press photos it looks like Kermit and Animal were tweaked from the prototypes for the better, while Piggy looks relatively the same and poor Fozzie once again gets the shaft. Not that he looks bad now, but the prototype was just slightly better.
As a reminder here are the originals shown at Toy Fair:
The dolls aren't yet available, but we expect them to be released soon.
If you recall our coverage from Toy Fair this year, the highlight was the Madame Alexander booth who showed off their Muppet puppets and dolls.
Kermit
From the press photos it looks like Kermit and Animal were tweaked from the prototypes for the better, while Piggy looks relatively the same and poor Fozzie once again gets the shaft. Not that he looks bad now, but the prototype was just slightly better.
As a reminder here are the originals shown at Toy Fair:
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Blu-ray!
It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie make it's Blu-ray debut today!
You can get order yours from Amazon.
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