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Muppets Puppets and Singing Kermit

May 21, 2014 by Samantha 3 Comments

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As I am sure you know, Kermit and the crew of the Muppet show have recently graced the silver screen again for the movie Muppets Most Wanted. As with most movies, to go along with its release were a plethora of toys including puppets of the Muppets and a talking/ singing Kermit the Frog.

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First we will look at the puppets. These puppets are from FAO. First of all realize these puppets are for small/medium hands if you have big hands don’t get these puppets and grab some fluffy gloves instead. The puppets are built well and come in a few styles, they are Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Animal. All of which look great and are fun to play with. Our personal favorites are Gonzo and Fozzie bear. But it is nice to see more then just Kermit and Miss Piggy as puppets so you can put on your own Muppet show, minus all the celebrities plus some cuter kids.
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MUPPETS MOST WANTED – New Activity Sheets

March 28, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

MUPPETS MOST WANTED open in theaters everywhere NOW!
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Interview with Bret McKenzie, Muppets Music Man

March 28, 2014 by Samantha 1 Comment

While we were in LA, we spoke with a lot of the folks behind the Muppets Most Wanted movie. One of which was songwriter Bret McKenzie, who was pretty cool to listen to. He even took a few seconds to answer a phone call from his wife- she called twice in a row, back to back- because he was worried something could be wrong. Nice guy, good dad to make sure all was well and not just leave a phone on silent. Gotta respect that. Also, he was really funny, poking fun at himself, the making of the movie, and the people in the room in a lighthearted way.

Here is a snippet of our interview-

You won an Oscar for your song “Man or Muppet.” While working on the music for Muppets Most Wanted did you feel pressure to meet that kind of standard again?

BRET MCKENZIE: Yeah there was a lot of pressure because of the Oscar, but really what could I do? I had to get on with the job and just, you know, forget about that. I didn’t work on the last Muppet film to win awards.

While working on the music for this film did you have any pressure to try to meet that kind of standard again?

BRET MCKENZIE: Yeah I was, obviously yeah there was a lot of pressure because of the Oscar and, um, but really what could I do? It was, there’s always gonna be downhill, so, uh, I just had to, you know, I mean I was appreciative but then I had to get on with the job and just, you know, forget about that. ‘Cause I didn’t, I didn’t work on the last muppet film to win awards, you know. Yeah. That’s all we got? Okay, let’s go.You have a t-shirt as well, oh my God. This is like the Muppet Club.

What is your general creative process like?

BRETT: They send me a script with the idea of a song and it’s usually quite a loose idea. For example, the ballad. It was originally called “Love Ain’t Easy,” and it was a Piggy ballad. And first of all I was nervous because Piggy is a great comedic character, but not a great singer. I was worried about her carrying an emotional ballad because there’s only so much of her voice that the audience wants to hear.

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Talking Muppets Most Wanted With the Muppets Themselves

March 20, 2014 by Samantha 11 Comments

I 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?

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.

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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Nail Tutorial – Bring on The Bling #OpiMuppets

March 13, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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Nail tutorials by OPI #MuppetsMostWantedEvent #OPIMuppets

March 6, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Check out this cute nail tutorial from OPI. It’s inspired by the Muppets new movie Muppets Most Wanted, being released this month. They also have a full line of nail polish coming out with 8 shades.

OPI announces the launch of eight new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted. With an all-star cast including Kermit the Frog, Constantine, Ricky Gervais, Miss Piggy, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey and the whole Muppet gang, this family comedy is directed by James Bobin and written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller. Muppets Most Wanted opens in theaters on March 21, 2014.

“The Muppets are a fun-loving, colorful cast of characters. These eight new nail lacquers were inspired by their latest adventures in Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted, which include a glamorous international stage tour – and lots of surprises,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “Fashionable Miss Piggy is represented through soft pink, peach and pearlescent hues, as well as a frosty sapphire blue – Miss Piggy’s Big Number – to match her fabulous tour gown. The remaining four shades highlight the film’s unexpected elements and include a color-shifting mauve and three sparkle-packed lacquers – including my personal favorite Gaining Mole-mentum, a gold and rose chunky shredded glitter.”
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Happy Valentine’s Day from The Muppets

February 14, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

From The Muppets, here are a few Valentine Cards and a special video. Enjoy!

·Director James Bobin returns to Muppets mania. For his work as Disney’s “The Muppets” director, Bobin was nominated for BAFTA (Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer). He co-created HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” which he wrote, directed and exec produced.

·Bret McKenzie, who won an Oscar® for best original song for “Man or Muppet,” returns to the Muppets stage as music supervisor. McKenzie created, co-wrote, executive produced and starred in the hit HBO television series “Flight of the Conchords.”

·Ricky Gervais is the creator of “Derek” and the Golden Globe®- and Emmy®-winning series “The Office” and “Extras.”
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Vivienne Westwood Couture Wedding Dress Designed Exclusively for Miss Piggy

February 13, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Will Kermit the Frog Finally Say “I Do”? (again, if you are a fan of the Muppets and saw the first one, LOL)

11^th Feb 2014. At last! Miss Piggy is back on the big screen, starring in Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted,” which follows the Muppets on a grand, star-studded tour throughout Europe. The European setting screamed romance to Miss Piggy, who’s been trying to convince her favourite frog to tie the knot for years. But what will the divine diva don for the all-new film, which hits theatres in the US March 21, 2014? Vivienne Westwood was commissioned to create couture designs for the fashion icon, including a white dress that would be perfect for a wedding … if one should actually take place.

“Vivienne Westwood is fabulous—just like moi,” said Miss Piggy. “When I asked her to design this wedding dress for moi’s new movie “Muppets Most Wanted,” she was thrilled and I was thrilled. The only one a bit ‘iffy’ about it was the Frog.”

In the film, Miss Piggy wears a Vivienne Westwood couture Long Ivory Court wedding gown, with corset detailing and paillettes made from recycled plastic bottles, accessorised with an ivory tulle veil. Piggy also entrusted the designer with additional looks for the film, including a Vivienne Westwood couture Harris Tweed houndstooth check coat and matching beret worn in a scene set at Tower of London. Miss Piggy also chose a long silver hand-embroidered floral lace gown for a very special number in the film.

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