We let you know last month about a sequel to last year’s hit film The Muppets that is currently in the works, and this week brought some new details about the exciting new project. In an interview with Collider.com, Muppets screenwriter Nicholas Stoller revealed a bit more of what we can expect for the sequel, which may be arriving in theaters as early as next summer.
According to Stoller, him and director James Bobin began writing the script of the film just a few days ago, and only roughly 13 pages …

Disney Universe has been releasing new downloadable content on a frequent basis, and the latest DLC to hit the game is The Muppets Costume Pack.
Now, players can dress up as several beloved Muppets characters including Kermit, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Animal. Plus, each character also comes with their own upgradeable tool.
The new costume pack is available now for $2.99 on the Playstation Network or 240 Microsoft points on Xbox Live. Individual costumes can be purchased for $0.99 or 80 Microsoft points each on Playstation Network and Xbox Live, …

In a ceremony held at 11:30 a.m. yesterday morning, Ms. Piggy, Kermit and the rest of the Muppets gang received their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their star was placed on Hollywood Boulevard just outside the El Capitan Theatre.
During the ceremony, both Walt Disney Studios Chairman Rich Ross and Jim Henson Company CEO Lisa Henson were on hand to give speeches about this historic event.
The ceremony coincided with the release of the DVD and Blu-ray editions of the latest Muppets movie.
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March 20 will be a big day for the Muppets. Not only will audiences all over the country finally have the opportunity to bring their new film The Muppets home on DVD and Blu-ray, but the Muppets will also finally be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On Tuesday, March 20 at 11:30 AM, the Muppets will receive the 2,466th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. The star and ceremony will be located at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, in front …

One of our favorite things about the theatrical release of The Muppets last fall were all of the hilarious parody trailers that came out to build excitement for the new film. Thankfully, that wasn’t the last we saw of these hilarious spoofs. This week, Disney released a brand new parody trailer in anticipation for the film’s upcoming release on DVD and Blu-ray.
In the new trailer, the Muppets take on the upcoming film The Hunger Games, and they’re just as hilarious as ever. Check out the brand new parody trailer below:

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Good news, Muppet fans! Following the success of last fall’s film The Muppets, it looks like the Muppets’ next appearance on the big screen may not be too far away. Vulture.com is reporting that Disney has reached a deal with The Muppets director James Bobin and co-writer Nicholas Stoller to pen a sequel to the hit film.
However, not all of the original creative team for The Muppets will be reuniting for this feature. Co-writer and star of The Muppets Jason Segel, who had perhaps the biggest influence in bringing the Muppets …

Last night, some of film’s best and brightest were awarded for their contributions to this year’s movies at the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Among those awarded was songwriter Bret McKenzie, who wrote the music for last fall’s film The Muppets.
McKenzie, who is best known as one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song for his song “Man or Muppet.” This is McKenzie’s first Academy Award.
“Wow, thank you, Academy,” McKenzie said during his acceptance speech. “I grew up in New …

With this year’s Academy Awards just a week away, these past few weeks have been marked with announcements of what celebrities and performers will be making an appearance during the ceremony. This week, it was announced that joining the list of presenters at the awards ceremony this year will be two legendary and iconic celebrities: Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
On Friday, ABC and the Academy announced that this legendary Muppet couple will join a list of presenters that already includes such celebrities as Halle Barry, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, …

We let you know a few weeks ago about a new interactive game starring the Muppets that guests will be able to enjoy on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. Today, Disney Cruise Line gave us some more information about that exciting new experience with an exclusive behind-the-scenes video showing the making of the game.
In the game, entitled “The Case of the Stolen Show,” the Muppets are about to put on a show, when they discover that someone has stolen all their props. Cruise guests must make their way around the …

The 28th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade TV Special, which will air December 25 on ABC-TV, features a star-studded lineup this year. Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Cee Lo Green, OneRepublic, Scotty McCreery, and the McClain Sisters will all be performing, while Nick Cannon, Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos will host the telecast.
Other stars that will be performing at the annual parade at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort include Disney Pearl Series recording artists Nathan Pacheco and Katharine Jenkins, who will perform their rendition of “O …