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  1. Phillip

    Editorial: Trapped in the Magic Kingdom

    Here is the third article in our series of editorials on the Disney-Henson deal. It's written by Annika Abel and entitled "Trapped in the Magic Kingdom". http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/editorials/disneys_muppets3.shtml Let us know your thoughts on the story.
  2. Phillip

    Why is the Goodbye Song on "Out of the Box"?

    Disney will officially own Bear 100% in approximately 60 days.
  3. Phillip

    Watch out for Dr. Feel!

    Please leave your feedback on the appearance here... http://forum.muppetcentral.com/showthread.php?t=12604
  4. Phillip

    Muppet Baby plush/DVD sets premiere at Target

    Haven't seen the Piggy spot but have seen one for Kermit, so there are obviously at least two of them.
  5. Phillip

    Sesame's Dr. Phil parody to premiere February 20

    The Web site mentions it on this page under "February 20"... http://www.drphil.com/show/cutw.jhtml
  6. Phillip

    Henson-Disney Editorials

    Here is the next article in our series of editorials on the Disney-Henson deal. It's written by Annika Abel and entitled "Coming to Terms with Life after Jim". http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/editorials/disneys_muppets2.shtml Let us know what you think about this story here...
  7. Phillip

    Editorial: Coming to Terms with Life after Jim

    Here is the next article in our series of editorials on the Disney-Henson deal. It's written by Annika Abel and entitled "Coming to Terms with Life after Jim". http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/editorials/disneys_muppets2.shtml Let us know what you think.
  8. Phillip

    Caroll Spinney San Jose book signing March 25, 2004

    That is the only 2004 date that we know of right now. He went to quite a few cities last May.
  9. Phillip

    Monsterpiece Theater: Gone with the Wind

    I'm sure lots of people have it. That episode airs on Noggin every 6-8 weeks.
  10. Phillip

    Caroll Spinney San Jose book signing March 25, 2004

    If anyone here plans to be there and would be interested in writing an editorial for the site, please send me an e-mail.
  11. Phillip

    For Dutch Muppet fans...

    Yeah, it's always great to see fellow Muppet fans getting publicity!
  12. Phillip

    Matleo's Toy Fair Adventure: Part 1 and 2

    Matleo, Thanks for sharing. Some great info there! We'll all be broke too.
  13. Phillip

    Muppets Party Cruise

    Nice review. Thanks for sharing it with us. I've been to www.gamerdad.com a few times reading reviews on family-friendly titles.
  14. Phillip

    Henson-Disney Editorials

    Over the course of the next few days, we will have several different editorials looking at the Disney deal from a variety of perspectives. Many of you have asked since yesterday afternoon how I felt about the deal. Here are my initial thoughts, pro and con...
  15. Phillip

    Editorial: A new era or bad divorce?

    Over the course of the next few days, we will have several different editorials looking at the Disney deal from a variety of perspectives. Many of you have asked since yesterday afternoon how I felt about the deal. Here are my initial thoughts, pro and con...
  16. Phillip

    Question about yesterday's home page...

    Here's the story... http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/021004.shtml
  17. Phillip

    Disney deal estimated between $40-60 million

    Apparently, the NY Townhouse is still in Henson hands. To my knowledge, it's "for sale" just not "sold". Disney bought character and program rights, not the actual buildings.
  18. Phillip

    Disney deal estimated between $40-60 million

    Here's another estimate of $100 million. It might be accurate if it takes into account a share of "future Muppet profits". Or possibly the early estimates were to low. It's only a matter of time before the real figure gets out there.
  19. Phillip

    Disney deal estimated between $40-60 million

    Here is the only published estimate I have seen so far alluding to the dollars that may be involved with the deal of Disney buying the Muppet and Bear characters and TV library. Let us know what you think of the estimated sale price. [/size]
  20. Phillip

    Henson sells Muppets to Disney

    Disney Buys Jim Henson's Muppets & Bear Source: The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company and The Jim Henson Company today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Disney will acquire the beloved Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House properties from Henson. The...
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