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| − | <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-top: 10px;"> '''Muppet Wiki''' is a collaborative encyclopedia for everything related to '''[[Jim Henson]]''', '''''[[Sesame Street]]''''', '''''[[The Muppet Show]]''''', and '''[[ |
+ | <div style="text-align: justify; margin-left: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-top: 10px;"> '''Muppet Wiki''' is a collaborative encyclopedia for everything related to '''[[Jim Henson]]''', '''''[[Sesame Street]]''''', '''''[[The Muppet Show]]''''', and '''[[The Walt Disney Company#The Muppets Studio (2004-present)|The Muppets Studio]]'''. Right now, we currently have [[Special:AllPages|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] pages total and you can help us! This wiki's format also allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to create a comprehensive database for fans of the [[What is a Muppet?|Muppets]].</div> |
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| + | '''''The Word on the Street''''': ''Sesame Street'' is now in its [[Season 45 (2014)|45th season]], featuring guest stars such as [[Michelle Obama]], [[Janelle Monáe]] and [[One Direction]], new installments of ''[[Cookie's Crumby Pictures]]'' and ''[[Super Grover 2.0]]'', and a special [[Episode 4504|Comic-Con themed episode]]. New video releases include the DVDs ''[[Learning Rocks]]'', ''[[M is for Mystery]]'', and ''[[Elmo's Super Numbers]]''. [[Funko]] partners with ''Sesame Street'' to create new vinyl figures set for release in 2015; the first of which, [[Funko#Sesame Street|Super Grover]], was unveiled at [[New York Comic Con]]. |
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| − | '''''Muppets Most Wanted''''': The Muppets' eighth theatrical feature, ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'', is now in theaters! The Muppet gang stars with [[Ricky Gervais]], [[Tina Fey]] and [[Ty Burrell]]. The film's main villain is [[Constantine]], a new Muppet who bears resemblance to [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]]. Returning from 2011's ''[[The Muppets (2011)|The Muppets]]'' are [[James Bobin]] (director/writer), [[Nick Stoller]] (producer/writer) and [[Bret McKenzie]] (song composer). The film had its official [[Muppets Most Wanted Premiere|world premiere]] on March 11, 2014 in Hollywood. [[Muppets Most Wanted promotional appearances|Click here]] for a gallery of promotional appearances by the Muppets and their co-stars; encompassing everything from magazines to commercials to talk-shows. |
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| + | '''''New Releases''''': The Muppets' eighth theatrical movie, ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'', is now available on [[Muppets Most Wanted (video)|video platforms]], including the "Unnecessarily Extended Edition" Blu-ray. New graphic novels from [[Archaia Entertainment|Archaia]] include the first installment of the ''[[Fraggle Rock]]'' mini-series ''[[Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring|Journey to the Everspring]]'' (released October 8), and ''[[The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow#Graphic novel|The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow]]'' (released October 1), a comic revival of an unproduced story by [[Jim Henson]] and [[Jerry Juhl]], as adapted by [[Roger Langridge]]. |
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| − | '''''The Word on the Street''''': [[Season 44 (2013-2014)|Season 44]] of ''Sesame Street'' is currently airing and features a new cast member, [[Ismael Cruz Córdova]] as [[Armando]], and a brand new segment, ''[[Cookie's Crumby Pictures]]''. In the meantime, production has commenced on the show's [[Season 45 (2014)|45th season]], debuting in September and featuring guest stars [[Seth Meyers]], [[Macklemore]] and [[One Direction]]. The anticipated documentary ''[[I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story]]'' has been completed and will debut at [[Canada|Canada's]] 2014 Hot Docs Festival. |
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| + | '''''Gerry Parkes (1924-2014)''''': Actor '''[[Gerry Parkes]]''' passed away on October 19 at the age of 90. Parkes was best known for portraying "[[Doc]]" on ''[[Fraggle Rock]]'', a role he reprised for the television special ''[[A Muppet Family Christmas]]''. |
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| − | '''''John Henson (1965-2014)''''': '''[[John Henson]]''', the fourth of [[Jim Henson|Jim]] and [[Jane Henson|Jane Henson's]] five children, died Friday, February 14 at the age of 48. He served as co-owner and board member of [[the Jim Henson Company]] and was active as a performer, most notably as [[Sweetums]] in various Muppet productions for over a decade. Henson also originally portrayed the [[Coca-Cola Polar Bear]] for live appearances. |
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| + | '''''Other recent developments''''': ''[[The Furchester Hotel]]'' | [[Another Good Morning Here on Sesame Street|''Sesame Street'' on ''Good Morning America'']] | The Muppets on ''[[America's Got Talent]]'' | ''[[Disney Drive-On with The Muppets]]'' | [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|''Sesame Street'' at San Diego Comic-Con]] | "[[A Lovely Sunny Day]]" with [[Bert]] and [[Zachary Levi]] | ''[[I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story]]'' |
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| − | '''''New releases''''': The [[Muppets Most Wanted (soundtrack)|''Muppets Most Wanted'' soundtrack]] is now available. ''[[The Muppets Character Encyclopedia]]'' by [[Craig Shemin]] and books based on ''Muppets Most Wanted'', including [[Muppets Most Wanted: The Junior Novel|a junior novelization]] and [[Muppets Most Wanted Read-Along Storybook and CD|a read-along storybook]], are also available. New and upcoming video releases from ''Sesame Street'' are the DVDs ''[[Be a Good Sport]]'', ''[[Elmo's World: All About Animals]]'' and ''[[Alphabet Songs]] (coming in May)''. |
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| − | '''''Other recent developments''''': ''[[Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge]]'' | [[Club Penguin]] | [[QVC]] | ''[[The Furchester Hotel]]'' | [[Lipton]] | [[Go-Gurt]] | [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]] | [[Wonderful Pistachios|Wonderful Pistachios]] | [[Toyota|Toyota Highlander]] | [[Muppisodes]] | ''[[Little Children, Big Challenges (video)|Little Children, Big Challenges]]'' |
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+ | '''Jim Henson''' began working with puppets as a college student, creating the show ''Sam and Friends'' in 1955 for a local Washington, D.C. television station. The energetic Muppets soon became a popular fixture, and led to appearances on national variety shows. Henson's commercials for a local coffee company, Wilkins Coffee, were so popular that he was hired to create similar commercials around the country. In the early 1960s, Henson moved to New York City to work on a variety of projects, including a regular guest spot on ''The Jimmy Dean Show'' for the first Muppet star, [[Rowlf the Dog]]. |
In 1969, Henson was invited to participate in a ground-breaking educational show for television, ''Sesame Street''. Initially, the Muppets were meant to be just one element among many on the show -- but the popularity of [[Big Bird]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Grover]], [[Ernie]] and [[Bert]] soon made the Muppets the core of the show. Over the years, the Muppet cast has grown to include [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Count von Count]], [[Telly Monster]], [[Rosita]], [[Baby Bear]], [[Zoe]], and of course, the international superstar [[Elmo]], who starred in his own segment, ''[[Elmo's World]]''. ''Sesame Street'' is now in its 44th season, and the newest stars are host [[Murray Monster]] and fairy-in-training [[Abby Cadabby]]. |
In 1969, Henson was invited to participate in a ground-breaking educational show for television, ''Sesame Street''. Initially, the Muppets were meant to be just one element among many on the show -- but the popularity of [[Big Bird]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Grover]], [[Ernie]] and [[Bert]] soon made the Muppets the core of the show. Over the years, the Muppet cast has grown to include [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Count von Count]], [[Telly Monster]], [[Rosita]], [[Baby Bear]], [[Zoe]], and of course, the international superstar [[Elmo]], who starred in his own segment, ''[[Elmo's World]]''. ''Sesame Street'' is now in its 44th season, and the newest stars are host [[Murray Monster]] and fairy-in-training [[Abby Cadabby]]. |
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The Word on the Street: Sesame Street is now in its 45th season, featuring guest stars such as Michelle Obama, Janelle Monáe and One Direction, new installments of Cookie's Crumby Pictures and Super Grover 2.0, and a special Comic-Con themed episode. New video releases include the DVDs Learning Rocks, M is for Mystery, and Elmo's Super Numbers. Funko partners with Sesame Street to create new vinyl figures set for release in 2015; the first of which, Super Grover, was unveiled at New York Comic Con. New Releases: The Muppets' eighth theatrical movie, Muppets Most Wanted, is now available on video platforms, including the "Unnecessarily Extended Edition" Blu-ray. New graphic novels from Archaia include the first installment of the Fraggle Rock mini-series Journey to the Everspring (released October 8), and The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow (released October 1), a comic revival of an unproduced story by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, as adapted by Roger Langridge. Gerry Parkes (1924-2014): Actor Gerry Parkes passed away on October 19 at the age of 90. Parkes was best known for portraying "Doc" on Fraggle Rock, a role he reprised for the television special A Muppet Family Christmas. Other recent developments: The Furchester Hotel | Sesame Street on Good Morning America | The Muppets on America's Got Talent | Disney Drive-On with The Muppets | Sesame Street at San Diego Comic-Con | "A Lovely Sunny Day" with Bert and Zachary Levi | I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story  |
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Jim Henson began working with puppets as a college student, creating the show Sam and Friends in 1955 for a local Washington, D.C. television station. The energetic Muppets soon became a popular fixture, and led to appearances on national variety shows. Henson's commercials for a local coffee company, Wilkins Coffee, were so popular that he was hired to create similar commercials around the country. In the early 1960s, Henson moved to New York City to work on a variety of projects, including a regular guest spot on The Jimmy Dean Show for the first Muppet star, Rowlf the Dog.
In 1969, Henson was invited to participate in a ground-breaking educational show for television, Sesame Street. Initially, the Muppets were meant to be just one element among many on the show -- but the popularity of Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Grover, Ernie and Bert soon made the Muppets the core of the show. Over the years, the Muppet cast has grown to include Mr. Snuffleupagus, Count von Count, Telly Monster, Rosita, Baby Bear, Zoe, and of course, the international superstar Elmo, who starred in his own segment, Elmo's World. Sesame Street is now in its 44th season, and the newest stars are host Murray Monster and fairy-in-training Abby Cadabby.
In 1976, Henson created his signature project -- The Muppet Show, a weekly prime-time variety show filled with songs, sketches and talented guest stars. Kermit the Frog is the charming and mostly unflappable host, presiding over a motley crew of performers, including diva Miss Piggy, hopeful comedian Fozzie Bear, daredevil performance artist Gonzo, young eager gofer Scooter, and the house band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. The Muppet Show was a huge international success, making unlikely stars out of the Swedish Chef, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker, Sam the Eagle, and the two old cranks in the balcony, Statler and Waldorf.
The Muppet Show cast has continued to entertain audiences for over 30 years, spinning off into a popular series of movies, including The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and Muppet Treasure Island.
In the 1980s, Henson created new worlds -- the magical underground civilization of Fraggle Rock, the imagination-filled nursery of Muppet Babies, and the fantasy worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Henson's work has continued to live on beyond his death in 1990, and new productions featuring his creations are always in progress.
This wiki is dedicated to documenting, exploring and enjoying the enormous body of work that Jim Henson has created and inspired.
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