Why Jim Henson Wasn’t Walt Disney
On what would have been Jim;s 84th birthday, JD Hansel examines the similarities and differences between two creative giants, Jim Henson and Walt Disney.
On what would have been Jim;s 84th birthday, JD Hansel examines the similarities and differences between two creative giants, Jim Henson and Walt Disney.
Mitchell Stein – What a year for fans of all things Jim Henson! Last year, we got a prequel series of The Dark Crystal on Netflix, this year we got a brand-new Muppet series on Disney+, fifty years of classic content, and a new series from Sesame Street at HBO Max, and an announcement of…
Mitchell Stein – The Muppets, they’re just like us! Over the last few months, many of us have adjusted to working from home, and just like us, so are the Muppets, who are deep in the process of preparing for their first full series coming to Disney+ later this month. In preparation, the Muppets gathered…
Mitchell Stein – With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down production of major news shows and television entertainment, James Corden’s Late Late Show moved its production from CBS Television Studios right into James’ garage since March. Last night’s episode began with James reflecting on the sadness of having to do this show alone for over four months now,…
Mitchell Stein – We’ve finally got our first look at Muppets Now, the upcoming series debuting exclusively on Disney+ on July 31st! Disney debuted this trailer today, showcasing just a few of the celebrities that will appear and the hilarity that will ensure in these six episodes arriving every Friday. Along with the new trailer,…
Want to do some good for the world AND win great Muppet prizes?? ToughPigs is launching #MuppetFansDoingGood, a new contest where you can win some incredible, rare, or one-of-a-kind items just for donating to some worthy causes.
Let’s do some good, Muppet fans! #BlackLivesMatter
Fraggle Rock’s on the TV, Labyrinth is getting a sequel, and Muppet Babies keeps getting more and more rad! Man, the 80’s are totally tubular!
You’ve got the chance to see Dave Goelz live and online this week – twice! Friday he joins The Walt Disney Family Museum, and Saturday he’s with the Museum of the Moving Image.
A week ago we launched a fundraising campaign to help those affected by the Australian bushfire crisis.
Today we announce how much we raised, and who has won what!
Our campaign for Australian bushfire relief is in full swing, and we have 2 new prize packs you could win, thanks to Abby Cadabby’s friend Leslie Carrara-Rudolph! Plus there’s an update to the ToughPigs grab bag.