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Hi all! CBC Television's ZeD has been shortlisted for a Gemini Award for "MOST POPULAR WEBSITE". The Gemini is the Canadian equivlent of an Emmy and this is the only award catagory where the public can have any input. ZED is an innovative TV show/web site that provides a completely open...

Here's one more.

Seems the Count has a knack for turning up in cartoons lately....

Cardboard will certainly work, but even better (and stronger) is corrogated plastic, often sold under the brand name Corroplast. That is the material real estate signs are often made out of. Large sheets (2'0 x 4'0 and 4'0 x 8'0) can usually be purchased in better art supply stores. A 4'0 x 8'0...

I would first suggest not paying someone to make the puppet for you, because that is breaking the law. Piggy is a trademarked character and if someone is making a copy for you, you are running the risk of getting them in to legal trouble. If you'd like to start making puppets yourself there...

2005 is shaping up to be a great year for genre films - in addition to Star Wars: Episode III, we've got Indianna Jones IV and the Christian Bale Batman movie coming out. I think Peter Jackson's King Kong is coming out that summer too. Anyone know of any other 200-scheduled films?

No. This can be a little confusing, but generally "lead" puppeteer refers to being the lead puppeteer for a particular character (who has multiple puppeteers). If you did "atmospheric" puppetry you would usually be listed as a background puppeteer. To use the term "lead" would be misleading.

Try emailing Marlene Reimer at Puppets For Goodness Sake at puppets4gfs@aol.com or call her toll-free at 1-888-300-1400. If she doesn't have any in stock, she can probably make one quickly. Her work is very good and affordable.

I don't think there is one official format, but generally it should conform to a format similar to an actor's resume. Be sure to specify what you did exactly for each puppeteering role. For example if you were the head on a live arm puppet you might want to credit yourself as the lead puppeteer...

There's a nice article on Sunspot.net today about the statue and the artist who sculpted it.....http://www.sunspot.net/features/bal-to.kermit15sep15,0,2843330.story?coll=bal-features-headlines

:cry: I was thinking the same thing, but I think we may have a overly simplified understanding of the situation as North Americans. By history's standards, here in North America we have been raised (more or less) in a paradise - relative peace, stability and prosperity for a few hundred...

Yeah, but that interpretation implies that Ernie Eves is a nice guy. He's not. And even if he was, there's no way The Toronto Star (which hates Eves and his Tories) would try to imply he was a good guy. And so the mystery continues....maybe we should write a letter to the editor?

"Tory" is a nickname here for the Progressive Conservative Party, which I believe has historical links to the Tories in England if you go back far enough. Sorry, should have mentioned that. I was trying to sort out the Ernie/Count/Tory political message. Doesn't compute! :confused:

Saw this in the Toronto Star...I've spent the past hour puzzling over exactly what it means. It's a political cartoon about the current Ontario election campaign. The Count has the words "Tory Campaign" written across him. Ernie is supposed to represent Ernie Eves, Ontario's Premier (the...

I posted this to the Puppet Lips thread as well, but there is a pattern for doing this sort of thing here.

Sorry Miss Beaker, I just realized you were in the UK and I am not sure if you can find foam in the same sort of places on the other side of pond. I know all the materials you're looking for (foam, etc.) are readily available in England...if you have trouble locating supplies you might want to...

Foam can usually be purchased through a good fabric or upholstry supply store. Sometimes you can buy it in sheets through a camping store or outdoor outfitter, but foam is usually very expensive in those types of stores. Larger cities often have warehouse outlets that specialize in foam. Try...

So I've discovered the secret to getting a blank stare from a video store clerk...just walk in and ask about "Muppet Magic". A small sampling of responses I've gotten so far while looking for this DVD: - "Huh?" - "Never heard of it." - "Sorry dude, you got me." - "The Muppets were on...

Hi all! Just came across an interview/article about Rickly (Rick Lyon) and his involvement with "Avenue Q" today....check it out here.