There are some franchises that stand the test of time. Superheroes like Batman, Spider-Man, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, get rebooted and recreated over and over again. Looney Tunes and Mickey Mouse’s crew are technically the same characters over time, but the art styles and personalities shift by the generation and evolve, for better or worse. The Muppets, on the other hand, are always meant to be the same. They’re the same characters from the 70s with the same designs and dynamics. It’s not about rebooting the brand, but finding new settings for them.
The Muppets have persevered in different concepts, like hosting a meta variety show, starring in various movies, doing one hell of a Christmas special, having their own dated 4D Disney World show, and being reimagined as cartoon babies. Disney has been trying to figure out how to make them relevant in modern times,...
The Muppets have persevered in different concepts, like hosting a meta variety show, starring in various movies, doing one hell of a Christmas special, having their own dated 4D Disney World show, and being reimagined as cartoon babies. Disney has been trying to figure out how to make them relevant in modern times,...
- 8/1/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
Similar News
Hololive Launches New Magical Girl-Themed Mixed-Media Project Magical Girl holoWitches
- 5/15/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Psychic Predicts if Kate Middleton Will Seek More Privacy Now
- 5/14/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Where Is Desperate Housewives’ Susan Mayer Now?
- 5/14/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Inside the Racy Disney Upfront: Bob Iger and Amorous Golden Retrievers Take Center Stage
- 5/14/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney’s Bundle With Max Just Got Competition From Comcast Netflix, Apple Tv+ and Peacock.
- 5/14/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Agatha gets an official title (for real this time) and release date; plus when we’ll see Daredevil: Born Again & Ironheart
- 5/14/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
John Krasinski Wrote Main ‘If’ Role Specifically for Steve Carell: “If He Doesn’t Do This, We’re in Trouble”
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steve Carell says you won’t see Michael Scott in The Office follow-up
- 5/14/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Will John Krasinski and Steve Carell Appear in The Office Spinoff? Actors say…
- 5/14/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Agatha All Along’ Sets September Premiere Date on Disney+
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series a Go at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Series Scores Amazon Pickup
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicolas Cage to Star in Spider-Man Noir Live-Action Series at MGM+, Amazon Prime Video
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ Renewed for Season 5 at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News
Serena Williams to Host 2024 Espy Awards for ESPN
- 5/14/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Japanese Genre-Meister Miike Takashi Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
- 5/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and Patrick Frater
- Variety - Film News
Jennifer Lopez Is the Ultimate Latina Rom-Com Queen
- 5/14/2024
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
The Cannes 2024 Red Carpet: See Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig, and More
- 5/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Meet the Directors Competing for the 2024 Palme d’Or
- 5/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
An Exhaustive Guide to All the Bridgertons on ‘Bridgerton’
- 5/14/2024
- by Alexis Nedd
- Indiewire
Jimmy Kimmel Reveals AI Bob Iger, Predicts Disney/Wbd Bundle Will Be a ‘Streaming Pile of S**t’
- 5/14/2024
- by Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Marvel’s ‘Agatha’ Switches Title Again & Debuts In September While ‘Daredevil’ & ‘Iron Heart’ Are Arriving In 2025
- 5/14/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
The Cannes 2024 Red Carpet: See Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig, and More
- 5/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Meet the Directors Competing for the 2024 Palme d’Or
- 5/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Olivia Cooke Says ‘I Did Hate’ Becoming a Meme With ‘Negroni Spagliato’ Viral Video: All Your Hard Work ‘Gets Reduced to a F—ing TikTok’
- 5/14/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ Lands June 2026 Release
- 5/14/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety - Film News
‘Agatha All Along’ Sets September Premiere Date on Disney+
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Spinoff Reveals First Look at Grown-Up Alex and Justin, Sets Official Title
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Names 61-Year-Old Joan Vassos as First Leading Lady
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Serena Williams to Host 2024 Espy Awards for ESPN
- 5/14/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series a Go at Amazon
- 5/14/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News