"The Storyteller" Gets Restored Digital Release!

Shout! Studios recently digitally restored and remastered the classic Henson fantasy series The Storyteller, and the complete collection goes on sale next month.

The Storyteller features acclaimed actors as well as original creatures and characters from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. John Hurt played the title role, aided by his cynical dog (performed by Brian Henson). The episodes include appearances by Miranda Richardson, Sean Bean, Brenda Blethyn, Gabrielle Anwar, Jennifer Saunders, Jane Horrocks, and Jonathan Pryce.

Academy Award-winner Anthony Minghella wrote the episodes, which went on to win both Emmy and BAFTA awards. 

The second iteration of The Storyteller, Greek Myths, focused on ancient Greek tales of gods, heroes, and legends. Stories include Orpheus and Eurydice, Daedalus and Icarus, Perseus and the Gorgon, and Theseus and the Minotaur. The Storyteller: Greek Myths starred Michael Gambon in the title role.

The complete collection will be released by Shout! Studios digitally August 6 on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, the Microsoft Store, and other digital platforms.

D23 Event "The Muppets 70: A Glamorous Miss Piggy Retrospective"!

Disney announced the expansive programming lineup for their upcoming D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and it includes one Muppet event.

To celebrate 70 years of The Muppets, the convection is celebrating biggest diva in the troupe, Miss Piggy. 

The Muppets 70: A Glamorous Miss Piggy Retrospective

Join Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline and The Muppets producer Dani Iglesias for a fabulous look back on the past 70 years of the Muppets... but mostly Miss Piggy! We will dive into the vaults to uncover nostalgic artifacts along with how we preserve this collection today!

The event will take as part of the D23 convention Friday August 9 at 12:45 on the Walt Disney Archive Stage.

You can see the rest of the schedule at D23. 

Super7 Sesame Street Blind Box Action Figures!

Super7 is releasing a line of Sesame Street Blind Box Action Figures.

The line includes the standard Oscar, Ernie, Bert, and Cookie Monster ReAction figures mixed with Orange Oscar and X-ray Cookie Monster variants.

Super7's Sesame Street Blind Box Action Figures are starting to show up at Target. 

Madrid Henson Doodles Collection Limited Edition Print!

As we first told you last October, Madrid skateboards expanded their Henson product line with a collection of boards and shirts showcasing Jim Henson doodles.

For anyone that loved the artwork so much they wish they could frame it, Madrid heard you and is now offerings a limited edition print. 

MADRID X JIM HENSON SCREEN PRINTED POSTER

This 16 x 20 3 color screen print was originally released exclusively at Designer Con 2023.  There is only a handful of the 50 left, so when they're gone, they're gone!

• 16 x 20" Screen Print | 3 Colors | 100lb Matte White Stock

• Limited to 50 | Hand Numbered

 

You can get find the entire Madrid Jim Henson Doodles Collection here. 

Coming Soon NECA Sesame Street Toony Classics!

NECA announced that they'll be releasing a new line of Sesame Street 6" action figures as part of their Toony Classics line. Bert and Ernie will be the first two in the line are expected to be released this fall. 

The iconic residents of Sesame Street are making their way to Toony Classics, a fun take on beloved characters from film and television. Celebrate your favorite childhood pals with these action figures from NECA! Ernie, the free-spirited buddy of serious Bert, includes his rubber duckie. And Bert, the long-suffering friend of mischievous Ernie, includes his bottle cap collection.

Each figure stands approximately 6 inches tall and comes in blister card packaging with bonus backdrop cutout. (Each sold separately)

NECA's Bert and Ernie Toony Classics are available to pre-order now from Big Bag Toy Store and Entertainment Earth with shipping expected in October.

Muppet Stuff Video: Rare Items Episode 2!

Join me as showcase some rare items in the Muppet Stuff museum.  

Be sure to check out more videos on our Youtube Channel.

Be Patriotic and Preorder a Sam Eagle Geeki Tikis!

Just in time for July 4th, (though you won't actually get it until January) is the next Muppet Geeki Tiki, Sam Eagle!

 From Geeki Tikki:

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Muppets.

Our latest addition to The Muppets Geeki Tikis® proudly centers around Sam Eagle. Known for his ultra-patriotism and disciplined manner of being, Sam Eagle has taken it upon himself to promote and protect wholesome American morals and values.

 

If there's one Geeki Tikis® mug to own and to hold up high each and every Fourth of July, it's Sam Eagle.

The Sam Eagle Geeki Tikis® mug stands an impressive 9in tall x 3.5in wide, features a boisterous blue glaze with white and black accents and most importantly, proudly adorns the RED, WHITE & BLUE of our country's American flag, holding one flag in his hand while the other is wrapped around his towering top hat. Sam Eagle holds 17oz.

Each Geeki Tikis® mug features beautifully sculpted detailing true to the character it is paying homage to, is crafted from high-quality ceramic, and is sure to make your next beverage Muppetational! HAND WASH ONLY.

Experience the aloha with every sip!

 The Sam Eagle Geeki Tiki can be pre-ordered now at Entertainment Earth.