Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” Hits Theaters Today!

March 21, 2014 by 9 Comments
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Yes, yes- this is the UK poster- but variety is the spice of life! Muppets Most Wanted opens today in the USA- March 21. Takes time to get across the pond and all that.

Who doesn’t love the Muppets?  My husband and I have been watching them since we were kids, and loved the last movie that came out.  A sequel is always welcome.  We would, in fact, welcome a sequel to the  sequel- but would really love the Muppet Show to make a return to TV.  (Make it so, Disney channel!  Get poppin’! ) As they sing in this new movie, they are “considered a viable franchise”, so why not, right?  JUST DO IT!

OK, now that I’ve made my stand for Muppet Show equality, on to the movie.  I loved the addition of Constantine, and his tet-a tets with Ricky Gervais (AKA Dominic Badguy) were some of my favorite parts of the movie.  My favorite song was also via Constantine- but I won’t give away any spoilers, you will just have to watch it.  I guess I just have a soft spot for bad frogs.  Or Russian accents?  Or Ricky Gervais.  Or all of the above.  Anyway.

pic10All the Muppet gang were present, although I would have liked to have seen a little more Rolf and Gonzo.  There is just never enough Gonzo- although he did finally achieve a dream of his in this movie, much to the dismay of Salma Hayek.
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Talking Muppets Most Wanted With the Muppets Themselves

March 20, 2014 by 11 Comments

win ph 03 15 14 113I recently had the opportunity to talk with Kermit, Miss Piggy and Constantine (AKA the “evilen froggen”) about the new Muppets movie  “Muppets Most Wanted”, which opens in theaters tomorrow.

The trio was extremely funny- I have to say, Constantine was by far and away my favorite interview-ee.  He didn’t miss a beat.  No worries, he’s much nicer in person then in the movie- but he still wears his sassy pants all day long, and you know I love that in a frog.

What did they have to say for themselves?  Plenty.  Read on for the interview.

Kermit: So why do they call you mommy bloggers because I see at least three men.

MALE BLOGGERS: [LAUGHS] We’re known as daddy bloggers. There’s nothing weird going on.

Kermit: Daddy bloggers. Okay I just wanna clear that up right off the bat you know. Yeah okay good, good, good.

Miss Piggy: You’re all just fans of mine.

Constantine: How does this work? Do we ask them questions?

Kermit: No, no, no. They ask us questions.

Constantine: All right fine. Who’s first?

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Interview- via Disney

Q : This one’s for Constantine and Kermit. Boxers or briefs?

Kermit: Oh I’m definitely boxers myself, although I’m nothing right now.

Constantine: I just like to go free and easy.

Miss Piggy: [to Kermit]: Do not lie to all these people. They can see the answer right now.

Constantine: I am more honest than you. I wear nothing.

Kermit: No I do like to wear boxers. Every chance I get.

Q:  Hi Miss Piggy- Who’s more romantic, Kermit or Constantine?

Miss Piggy: Well that’s easy! It’s Kermie. He’s so much more handsome than this, this uh, toad (referencing Constantine).

Constantine: You know what? She does not know difference. Watch. Close your eyes, Pig.

Miss Piggy: [STARES UNBLINKING] I can’t.

Constantine: Close your eyes. Look other way. Do something, come on. Okay watch this. Miss Pig, can you hear me?

Miss Piggy: You’re not fooling me, Kermit.

Constantine:  HAHAHAHA I fool you, Pig.

Miss Piggy: Oh come on, Constantine. You sound nothing like Kermit.

Kermit:  See, she has no idea.

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Scene from the Muppets Most Wanted movie- via Disney

Q: I have a question for Miss Piggy. You look fantastic, Miss Piggy.

Miss Piggy: That’s a wonderful question. Thank you so much.

Q: What’s your secret?

Miss Piggy: My secret?

QUESTION: For looking so great?

Miss Piggy: I just woke up one morning and decided I’m not gonna’ age. It’s not for me.  I’m gonna’ do something else with my life.  I’m not gonna’ waste my time aging you know.  I’m gonna’ drink some coffee. That’s what I’m gonna’ do.  I’m gonna’ drink coffee. I’m not gonna’ age. I’m gonna’ go get my nails done.  I’m not gonna’ age.

Constantine: She also has good plastic surgeon. [LAUGHS] It is true. I only speak truth.

Q:  You always look so fashionable Ms. Piggy, and I was wondering if you have a favorite designer and how was it working with Vivian Westwood?

Miss Piggy: Yes. Right now Vivian Westwood is my favorite.  She made me some exquisite dresses, including a certain white gown.

Kermit: I’ve seen it.

Miss Piggy: That I wear down a certain aisle in the movie.

Kermit: Which you fortunately you did not get from me.  You didn’t get to keep your wardrobe.

Miss Piggy: Well I, I can call her. I can call Vivian. I’m sure she’d let me borrow it again you know. Anyways, I love her fashions.  And the dress that she made is really quite something. It’s actually made out of recycled plastic.

Kermit: Yeah, it smells like sour milk. [LAUGHS]  But it looks great. It’s true, it’s true, it’s true.  We’d say Piggy you got milk?  That was our big joke on set. [LAUGHS].

Q: (For Kermit) So we saw Ms. Piggy’s dream sequence.  Your future together, you guys get married and you have a cute like pink frog and green pig. Any plans to make that come true?
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Disney’s FROZEN Activity Sheets

March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
 
In celebration of today’s release of Disney’s FROZEN on Bluray combo pack please see below for fun friendship activities inspired by the film. Make your own princess capes and honor a relationship with a sister or someone who is like a sister to you with sister bracelets.

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Disney’s The Pirate Fairy on Blu-ray and Digital HD April 1st

March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Check out this new clip for Disney’s The Pirate Fairy out on Blu-ray and Digital HD April 1st.
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Muppets Most Wanted Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre

March 17, 2014 by 5 Comments

The Muppets Most Wanted premiere at the El Capitan Theatre was an experience for this lifelong Muppets fan to remember.  Having watched the Muppet Show when I was a kid (so did my husband) and even Muppet Babies (which was one of my favorites- I still have my McDonalds Muppet Babies toys, believe it or not) I love that they are back for my son to enjoy now.  OK, enjoy with us.  We would still watch them.  More on the movie later, this post is to share pictures of the red carpet and the after party.

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A look down the red carpet- Photo Courtesy of Disney

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Miss Piggy and Kermit show up in style- Photo Courtesy of Disney

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Here come the rest of the gang in their Toyota – Photo Courtesy of Disney

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balconyAs we got into the theater, who should surprise us just before the show started but Statler and Waldorf, the hecklers of all hecklers. The 2 grumpy old men who have been ragging on the Muppets since forever, and who the show wouldn’t be the same without.  When the spotlight hit them, I was so excited I started bouncing and smacked Matt (seated next to me) in the arm, I was so excited to see in person what I had been watching since I was a little kid.  It was, in my opinion, the best part of the night, and very, very cool.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day From the Muppets

March 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Follow The Muppets on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMuppets

Follow Miss Piggy on Twitter: @RealMissPiggy
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER – New TV Spot Available and Coloring Sheets

March 8, 2014 by 1 Comment

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After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER – New Extended Clip

March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A new extended clip from Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER is now available.

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1941, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp and Hayley Atwell, with Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
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