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The Home Theater Forum last night hosted their annual chat with the heads of Warner Bros. Home Video, and many titles were mentioned that may be of interest to fans of television and animation on DVD. The Warners also discussed some of the considerations that go into preparing a title and how...

from Cartoon Brew's Jerry Beck: We must sadly note the passing of Jim Thurman, an Emmy-award winning children’s television writer, who died April 14 at age 72. I had the pleasure to meet Jim several times in New York about 12 years ago. He was a great big funny guy with a deep “radio...

I didn't find this already posted, so I'll assume it's fresh news. Linked from the PuppetVision blog: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?blogid=29&entry_id=13961

UNIMA's Puppetry International Fall/Winter 2006 issue discusses scripts in puppetry, and a short transcript of Fraggle episode #96 "Change of Address" is featured. This single issue should be available in Barnes and Noble or Borders for about $5.95. If you are interested in subscribing to...

Animation writer/historian Earl Kress writes about his passion for puppets, and his experience with the Muppets on his web blog. Enjoy! http://www.mynameisearlkress.com/weblog/?p=20

Hi all, A very insightful behind-the-scenes look at the Kermit commercial is available online: http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/escapehybrid/?keyfeature=2&srccode=311422&bannerid=21001

Sesame Workshop has promoted Carol-Lynn Parente from senior producer to exec producer, SESAME STREET. Parente will be responsible for the overall production process of the domestic program, reporting to Liz Nealon, evp/creative director. "For 17 years, Carol-Lynn has been a part of the SESAME...

While leading kids programming producer/distributor HIT Entertainment appears to be in a bidding war for a takeover, its independent directors reiterated support for a $917 million bid from equity firm Apax partners and asked other suitors to file actual proposals by May 13, 2005. Lions Gate...

April 4, 2005 The takeover of HIT Entertainment Plc. has turned into a three-way bidding war, with Classic Media and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. vying against Apax Partners, to purchase the kids producer/distributor based in London. HIT, the producer of the children's shows BOB THE...

Just trying to pass this along to as many people as I can. If you or anyone you know might have info on this, please contact Mark Evanier. Thanks! From TvShowsOnDvd.com ========================================================== Last May we passed along word that The Yogi Bear Show was...

I hope this doesn't affect future Fraggle volumes (or season sets) at any point down the line... ========================================================== Apax buys HIT Entertainment for $934 Million March 22, 2005 On March 21, 2005, HIT Entertainment Plc. agreed, to take a...

Hi all, While the following news is encouraging, please keep in mind it is secondhand. I did not speak with the person who reported it nor do I have any further information. Rumor has it that Henson folk were out at HIT this past weekend taping intros/bonus material for the season sets...

Hi all, Does anyone have a high-quality MP3 of the "Garden Song" (as performed by Kermit) that they would be willing to share? On the UK and Australia's "The Muppet Show Music Album," I believe it was simply called "Magic Garden." Any info or help would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks!

Hi all, Does anyone happen to have "*** Willow" in MP3 form? I believe it's from the long out-of-print Muppet Hits Take 2 album. I've been looking for this for a while. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi all, I have two copies of The Muppet Movie soundtrack from the 1993 CD release, in sealed condition. $25 each Please e-mail if you're interested: Icedudeweb83@yahoo.com Thanks, Billy

Hi folks, I have a Pannabecker puppet from their old line (before they stopped making puppets) and an arm has come detached from the body. For those who aren’t familiar with these puppets, the arm is attached by two little plastic pieces that snap together; the male part is glued to the end...

Hey Guys and Gals, I know many Muppet fans are also animation fans, and I’m sure several of you (if not all) know about the classic Looney Tunes cartoons that will be released on DVD in October. Other Looney Tunes stuff (Space Jam Special Edition, Reality Check, and other NEW stuff) will...

Hi Buck - Almost a year ago, I posted a thread asking for help in buying "Muppet-style" puppets, and you mentioned that Marlene Reimer is an excellent builder. Would you please send me an e-mail because I would like to hear some more detailed opinions about her work. Thanks! - Billy...

Hey puppet builders - Since there always seems to be a discussion about how stores run out of puppet fleece, there is a company called Georgia Stage, Inc. that distributes it commercially. They have 12 oz. and 14 oz. weights, with no mimimum purchase required. It can also be easily dyed...

I wonder how many copyright laws this is violating: http://www.geocities.com/scavgraphics/muppet/ Great looking Kermit head though ;) - Billy :cool: