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The Muppets Meet 'Fast and Furious' In Your New Favorite Mash-Up

Kim-Thao Nguyen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:10:56 +0000

'Fast and Furious 6' is set to hit theaters next month. To gear up for this undoubtedly earth-shattering and surely unique plot, we thought it would be appropriate to join forces with another film in the league of endless sequels, prequels and trilogies. Check out the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise -- if it starred The Muppets.

10 Awesome Musical Performances From The Muppets in Honor of Jane Henson

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:29:01 +0000

Yesterday Jane Henson passed away. She was 78 years old. During her life, she was married to Jim Henson, and she worked with him until she took a break from puppetry to raise their children. Together they started 'The Muppet Show,' and Jane's work with the Jim Henson Legacy ensured that future generations would fall in love with the characters she and her husband dreamed up.

'The Muppets 2′ Casts 'Modern Family' Star Ty Burrell

Britt Hayes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:33:10 +0000

‘The Muppets 2,’ the sequel to the 2011 film, has just cast ‘Modern Family‘ star Ty Burrell in the role that once almost belonged to Christoph Waltz. While we’re kind of bummed that ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star Christoph Waltz won’t be joining the Muppets in their next film adventure, we’re quite pleased with this news from [...]

'The Muppets 2′ Moves Forward, Christoph Waltz Up to Join Cast

Damon Houx — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:15:45 +0000

It's been quiet on the 'Muppet 2' front for a while. We knew that James Bobin would return to write and direct, with writing assistance from Nicholas Stoller, and we knew that the sequel would be Jason Segel-free. But it looks like now they've started the casting process for the next film, and the first name is a bit of a surprise: Christoph Waltz.

Cookie Monster and Grover Make 'Avengers' and 'Hunger Games' Even Better

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:30:28 +0000

In an adorable new video for Entertainment Weekly's website, the much-beloved Sesame Street characters Grover and Cookie Monster sing about pop-culture hits such as 'The Avengers' and 'The Hunger Games.' Sadly, Elmo wasn't available to join the duo's little choir, as he was busy working on his new musical, but the Blues Brothers decided the show must go on and still performed in the EW office.

14 Signs That The Muppets Might Actually Be Communists

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:18:12 +0000

Fox News’ ‘Follow the Money’ made some waves this week by making claims the movie ‘The Muppets’ sends an anti-capitalist message to kids. Scoff all you want, but it just might be true. Here are 14 signs that the Muppets just might be Communists:

Fox News Thinks The Muppets Are Communists [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:47:09 +0000

Some of the many lessons in the new movie ‘The Muppets’ include the benefits of working together, remembering how important family is and that Fozzy Bear still tells corny jokes. But does ‘The Muppets’ teach kids to be capitalist-hating Communists?

Movies: Have You Seen 'Arthur Christmas,' 'Hugo' and 'The Muppets'?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:58:43 +0000

While there are no new movies in wide release this weekend, you may have been too busy eating the last of your mom’s famous pumpkin pie to check out those released over the Thanksgiving holiday — so here’s another look at them. In the animated flick ‘Arthur Christmas,’ Santa Claus’ son Arthur embarks on an [...]

'Really!?!' Kermit the Frog on 'SNL's' Weekend Update? [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:13:30 +0000

The Muppets seem to be everywhere promoting their new movie, opening on Wednesday. Last night’s ‘SNL’ was filled with them, starting with the opening monologue with Jason Segel and leading up to Kermit and Seth Meyers’ ‘Really!?!’ segment on Weekend Update.

The Muppets Try to Take Over 'Saturday Night Live' From Jason Segel [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:20:18 +0000

When Eddie Murphy quit as the Oscars host, Facebook and Twitter users tried to get the Muppets to replace him. That didn’t happen, but they did show up on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last night.

They joined their movie co-star Jason Segel, seeming to think they were hosting the show along with him.

The Muppets Sing 'Mahna Mahna' on 'GMA' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:42:00 +0000

If you’re like us, then The Muppets’ trademark song ‘Mahna Mahna’ holds a special place in your heart. As part of the media blitz to promote their new upcoming movie ‘The Muppets,’ the beloved characters appeared on ‘Good Morning America’ and belted out a fun rendition of the song.

'The Muppets' Spoof 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' in New Trailer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:18:21 +0000

A while back, the trailer for the hotly anticipated English version of ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ was released — and people loved it. Set to Trent Reznor’s cover of Led Zepplin’s ‘Immigrant Song,’ most were impressed by its slick editing and frenetic pace.

Now the people behind the upcoming movie, ‘The Muppets,’ have done a trailer of their own that pays homage to the buzzy clip. It shows scenes in the same stylish, lightning-fast way, and although they couldn’t use the music from the original, they gave props to the writer of the tune they could use.