April 25, 2024

“The Muppets 2” Gets A Title & Plot

New details have emerged on "The Muppets" sequel which will go by the title "The Muppets...Again!". The story takes the Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theatres in Berlin, Madrid and London. They soon find themselves unwittingly thrust into an international crime caper headed by the world's top criminal Constantine — who is also a … [Read more...]

“Pirates 5,” “Muppets 2,” “1952” Get Dated

Disney Pictures have shifted around their release date schedule, making a couple of changes and adding a few new titles. First up the company has announced new dates for "The Muppets" sequel, the fifth "Pirates" movie, and Brad Bird's "1952" sci-fi project. They've also yanked the 3D re-release of "The Little Mermaid" from its planned September … [Read more...]

Gervais In Talks For “Muppets” Sequel

Ricky Gervais is in talks to star in the lead role in the upcoming sequel to 2011's "The Muppets" at Disney Pictures. Details on Gervais' character are unknown aside from its leading man status. Ty Burell has already signed on as an Interpol agent. James Bobin directs and co-wrote the script with Nicholas Stoller. David Hoberman and Todd … [Read more...]

Work Begins On “Muppets” Sequel

Disney is moving forward with a sequel to "The Muppets" after the first film scored $ 154 million at the worldwide box office reports Variety. Director James Bobin and co-writer Nicholas Stoller will pen the script for the sequel. Jason Segel may return to star in the sequel, but his various projects are keeping him too busy to pen the … [Read more...]

Puppeters Give New “Muppets” A Fist

Not everyone is excited about the upcoming $ 40 million "The Muppets" movie, in fact the original writers and performers of the classic show have expressed deep reservations about it in a fascinating and lengthy article in The Hollywood Reporter Specific names aren't quoted, but their concerns are character integrity and the story are being … [Read more...]