Merchandise news and other info about The Muppets and Jim Henson's creations.
Friday, June 12, 2015
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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Archaia Announces Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 3!
We heard word about the third Creation Myths volume from Achaia at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Con. It looks like Nerdist was given a first look at the cover, a few pages from the book, as well as photo of Jim Henson operating a never before seen character for the film!
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From Nerdist.BY DAN CASEY
Here's a look at a never-before-published photograph included in The Henson Company Archives appendix at the back of the book. It features Jim Henson operating a puppet that never made it into the final cut of the film!
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 3 hits store shelves on September 2, 2015.
From Nerdist.BY DAN CASEY
Nowadays it seems like everyone and their mother is getting a prequel story or an unwarranted origin. This is exactly what makes Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths so refreshing. The gorgeously illustrated graphic novel from Archaia is a prequel story to the events of Jim Henson’s 1982 fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal. Written by Matthew Dow Smith, illustrated by Alex Sheikman, and featuring cover art by the legendary Brian Froud, Creation Myths chronicles the devastation of the Gelflings and the Mystics, as well as the Skeksis sinister rise to power. This fall, Archaia will release the third and final volume in the series, bringing the epic fantasy saga to a close.
In celebration of the forthcoming hardcover collection, we have an exclusive sneak peek at what’s coming your way this September 2. Archaia/BOOM! Studios has furnished us with an exclusive gallery of preview pages from the graphic novel and an excerpt from The Henson Company Archives appendix at the back of the book. What’s in this excerpt, you ask? A never-before-published photograph of a puppet created specifically for The Dark Crystal that never made it into the final cut. So read and take a look behind the curtain of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths, Vol. 3.
Here’s the official synopsis:
-----Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 3
Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Author: Matthew Dow Smith
Artist: Alex Sheikman
Cover Artist: Brian Froud
Format: 96 pages, full color, hardcover
On sale: 9/2/15Synopsis:What’s to Love: It’s been a surreal experience to be able to tell an original prequel story set in The Dark Crystal universe with the full collaboration of The Jim Henson Company. The film stands as an iconic fantasy story and we’re excited to be contributing to its legacy. We’re pinching ourselves because the best part has been being able to work with legendary conceptual designer Brian Froud!What It Is: Presenting the stunning conclusion of the official prequel to the original The Dark Crystal movie. Following the events of the Great Conjunction, the once-powerful Urskeks have been split into two separate beings: the Skeksis and the Mystics. As the aftermath of the Great Conjunction wreaks havoc upon the Gelfling tribes, the Gelfling may have no choice but to rely upon the one race offering aid: the Skeksis. This volume features behind-the-scenes photos and concept sketches from The Jim Henson Company Archives documenting how creature and puppet designs that never made it into the film were adapted and brought to life on the comic page.
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