The Jim Henson Biography

This week the new book from Brian Jay Jones, "The Jim Henson Biography," was released in various formats, including hardback, paperback, kindle, audio book, etc.  Jones spent five years researching for this project, and the book has been getting positive reviews including praise from Frank Oz.

“I worked with Jim for more than thirty years. He was one of my closest friends. And yet I found out things about him in Jim Henson that were new to me. Brian Jay Jones has captured the layers of Jim’s genius and humanity, as well as the flaws that made Jim, like all of us, so delightfully imperfect. Jim needed this book to be written. I thank Brian for giving Jim life again. This book has captured the spirit of Jim Henson.”—Frank Oz

Sesame Street Sing-a-long with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots

In honor of the 44th season of Sesame Street, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and the Sesame Street characters sing the Sesame Street theme song. The video is from the Wednesday, September 25th episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Muppets At the Museum

The Jim Henson Legacy organization and the Henson family donated 21 of Henson’s Muppets to the Smithsonian.  The donation was announced on the day that would have been Jim Henson's 77th birthday.  The Muppets will be a part of the museum’s permanent “American Stories” exhibition.

Check out the Smithsonian photo gallery of the Muppets and read more at "The Muppets Take the Smithsonian."

The Muppet Movie: The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition

The Muppet Movie, the original classic, was recently released on Blu-Ray for the first time.  The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + Digital Copy) features a remastered 1080p/AVC-encoded version of the film, and the new special features include the extended camera test by director, Jim Frawley, Frog-E-Oke for three songs, and a full length Doc Hopper's commercial.

Celebrate The Nearly 35th Anniversary of the ultimate frogs-to-riches story with the one that started it all—The Muppet Movie. Laugh along with the mostly-true story of how the Muppets got their start, now for the first time ever in vibrant Blu-ray hi-def picture and sound.

From the very first "plunk!" of Kermit's banjo playing "The Rainbow Connection" (Oscar nominee, Best Original Song, 1979), to the hysterical road trip that brings our fearless frog together with Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal and most importantly of all, Miss Piggy, join the jam-packed heartwarming hilarity, outrageous antics and big-shot Hollywood cameos. It’s bursting with hilarious bonus extras including an all-new Frog-E-Oke sing-along with your favorite Muppet songs.

As Kermit and the gang sing—"Life's like a movie!" Make The Muppet Movie part of your family, and have the time of your life as the Muppets share laughter and fun with "the Lovers, the Dreamers...and You." 

In connection with this rereleased, The Muppet Movie Original Soundtrack Recording was also released on CD and via mp3 download.

Disney is beginning to release classic Muppets movies on Blu-Ray, the next is a double feature of "The Great Muppet Caper And Muppet Treasure Island: Of Pirates & Pigs 2-Movie Collection" coming December 10, 2013.

Muppets Most Wanted Official Teaser Trailer

The "Muppets Most Wanted" official teaser trailer has been released by Muppet Studios. After you watch the new trailer embedded below, please share your thoughts about the upcoming movie.


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