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Merchandise news and other info about The Muppets and Jim Henson's creations.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Kermit the Frog Sings World News Now New Polka!
Kermit the Frog stopped by ABC's World News Now to write a new Muppet themed polka for the show.
Have a listen below:
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First Look at Diamond Toy's Muppet Minimates!
We heard word at Toy Fair this year that Diamond Select Toy's was working on Muppet Minimates. At the time, they were still in the production/clearance stage so we weren't allowed to take any photos.
But now, thanks to our friend Scott, we can show you a first look at the figures in series 1!!
UPDATE: (Thanks to Quinn for pointing us to the image)
As well as a regular version of Gonzo and the Swedish Chef also with Camilla:
But now, thanks to our friend Scott, we can show you a first look at the figures in series 1!!
Kermit and Miss Piggy with Robin:
Stunt Show Gonzo with “Batter-Damaged” Swedish Chef and Camilla:
Fozzie Bear and Scooter:
As well as a regular version of Gonzo and the Swedish Chef also with Camilla:
The 2-packs will sell for $9.99 each and will include character themed accessories. Still no word on a release date, but Diamond initially said they would be out sometime this fall.
Happy Birthday, Sonia Manzano!
Check out some great clips of Maria over the years.
In 2012, she was interview for the Mountain Lake PBS show "Art Express," which features some exclusive behind the scenes footage of "Sesame Street.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Federico San Martin named VP global consumer products at Jim Henson Company
By Robert Hutchins
Federico San Martin will oversee the licensing activities for the company’s popular fantasy brands.
The Jim Henson Company has appointed a new vice president of global consumer products.
Federico San Martin has stepped into the role to oversee the licensing activities for the company’s popular fantasy and children’s brands, including Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid and Doozers.
San Martin will also spearhead programmes for new properties as well as manage licensing for the firm’s Henson Independent Properties.
He joins The Jim Henson Company from DreamWorks Studios where he served as head of global toys and developed the retail programmes for properties such as How to Train Your Dragon.
“With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment, licensing, and toys, Fed possesses a vast knowledge of retail programmes in both the domestic and international markets,” said Peter Schube, president and COO of The Jim Henson Company.
“His experience managing master toy deals and partnerships across a variety of consumer products categories for properties that launch on both traditional and emerging platforms will foster growth of our company’s entire global consumer products division.”
Source: Licensing.biz
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
ABC Sets Premiere Date for The Muppets!
Mark your calendars!
Variety has the scope on ABC's fall premiere dates and “The Muppets” will make it's debut Sept. 22 at 8 pm!
Sesame Street & Mormon Tabernacle Choir Special Coming to DVD!
Back in December the cast of Sesame Street made the pilgrimage to Utah to perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We were told that the live performance was being
filmed for a home video release.
The track listing:
"Keep Christmas With You" will be released on DVD October 16 and can be pre-ordered from amazon here. Amazon states the the CD will be released the same day, though it's not yet available for pre-order.
filmed for a home video release.
The resulting special "Keep Christmas With You" now has a release date and cover art!
The official Synopsis:
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square jointhe Sesame Street Muppets and guest vocalist Santino Fontana(the voice of Prince Hans in the popular Disney movie Frozen) in acelebration of the spirit of Christmas. Fontana makes his entranceon this beautifully produced show in a hot air balloon surrounded bylarge toy airplanes that drop from the ceiling as the Choir opens withthe number The Candyman/Pocketful of Miracles. Other standoutmoments are a duet with the Count and the Choir s organist, RichardElliott, to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas, a medley ofSesame Street songs including the popular song Keep ChristmasWith You, and hilarious hijinks and banter from the SesameStreet Muppets throughout the show. This show is a world-classperformance perfect for all ages as you celebrate the Christmasholiday.
It looks like the songs will be released on CD as well!
The track listing:
1. A Christmas Carol 2. Processional: Merry, Merry Christmas 3. The Candy Man/Pocketful of Miracles 4. Some Children See Him 5. Marche Miniature 6. Hear, King of Angels 7. Cum Sancto Spiritu 8. Sesame Street Medley 9. The of Winter 10. The Twelve Days of Christmas 11. Keep Christmas With You (All Through the Year) 12. Everyone Who Likes Christmas 13. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 14. Angels From the Realms of Glory
"Keep Christmas With You" will be released on DVD October 16 and can be pre-ordered from amazon here. Amazon states the the CD will be released the same day, though it's not yet available for pre-order.
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