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It's official! The restored version of the Muppets first feature film, "The Muppet Movie" is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on Tuesday August 13, 2013. Find out all the official details here on this anticipated Blu-ray release. Since most of us will be getting the restored version of "The Muppet...

It's hard to believe that it has been 23 years since Jim's passing on May 16, 1990. Like many of you, we'll never forget that day. Share your memories of May 16, 1990 and the impact Jim Henson continues to have on your life. Read our Jim Henson tributes for many stories from the days and weeks...

Sesame Workshop has announced that the new human cast member of Sesame Street will debut this morning on Good Morning America on ABC. The Sesame Street Muppets will be there as well. Tune in and let us know your thoughts on Sesame Street's newest resident. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at...

Here are some neat auctions to check out including prop photos from "The Muppets" with Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Walter. http://stores.ebay.com/edwinstoys-2000-hexum84collectables/_i.html?_nkw=muppet&submit=Search&_sid=14093328

There's now an official Fraggle Rock Threadless Contest... http://www.threadless.com/fragglerock/ Create a t-shirt design inspired by Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock. Dance your cares away. Worry’s for another day. Let the music play. Design for Fraggle Rock! We’re celebrating Fraggle Rock’s 30th...

Henson has rolled out a new official Fraggle Rock 30th anniversary website. Highlights include pics and info on Fraggle collectibles coming later this year. http://fragglerock30.com/ I'm particularly looking forward to the Classic Music Collection (if it contains some previously unreleased...

The Muppets will join Disney Channel's hit family comedy "Good Luck Charlie" for its Season 4 premiere. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Animal join series stars Bridgit Mendler and Leigh-Allyn Baker to perform a show-stopping original song "Dream House" on Sunday April 28 at 7:30...

This Sunday don't miss the Fraggle Rock-a-thon 30th Anniversary on The Hub, Sunday April 21 beginning at 9 am eastern, 8 am central. All-new Fraggle promos will also be seen during the six-episode marathon. Here is an advance look at a few promos featuring Red Fraggle (Karen Prell) and Gobo...

Comedian and Season 4 Muppet Show guest Jonathan Winters has died at 87. Watch his episode of The Muppet Show below and share your memories. http://todayentertainment.today.com/_news/2013/04/12/17721920-comedian-jonathan-winters-dies-at-87?lite

Heather Henson posted the following Facebook update today... Thank you all for the heartfelt notes of condolence. It will be a process to get to feel comfortable in this new phase of life, without a living mama. My mother was my best friend and by far my number one supporter of my creative...

We just received word that the lovely and talented Jane Henson has passed away. :cry: Prayers and thoughts are being lifted up for the family especially Jim and Jane's five children: Brian, Cheryl, Lisa, John and Heather. The original 1960's Muppeteers Jim, Jane, Jerry (Juhl), Jerry (Nelson)...

Beginning today "Sid the Science Kid" debuts on the Sprout network at 3:30 pm eastern, 2:30 central. It's nice to see another Jim Henson Company show on Sprout. If you see the show on Sprout, please post your thoughts here.

Monday, March 25 don't miss the premiere of Sid the Science Kid: The Movie on PBS stations across the country. Check local listings for times in your area. Watch the TV movie and let us know your thoughts. The TV movie stars Christopher Lloyd ("Back to the Future") as New Scientist “Dr...

Heather Henson posted this update on Jane today... Hello FaceBook Universe, On this Vernal Equinox I am trying to find a balance between the public internet out there space and my teeny tiny closed personal space. I banned you (FB) for a while as way too many of you were wishing me prayers...

Must see! Steve Whitmire is a advent reader of Ken Wilber's work, so this is a fun and personal appearance on many levels. This video is from a conference on New Year's Eve, where many folks paid tribute to Ken's work. If you aren't familiar with Ken Wilber. He's an... "American author who has...

Nine years ago today February 17, 2004, Disney bought the rights to the Classic Muppet Show characters and Bear in the Big Blue House. Look back on one of the biggest days ever in Muppet history and let us know how you think Disney is doing and what they can do better in the months and years to...

While we have another thread for the game, this one is for discussing the commercials. There have been years where we've been surprised by Muppet references in some of the commercials. We'll have to see what's in store this year. Let us know which commercials you liked and those you didn't...

Happy birthday! Muppet Central is now 15 years old. The site debuted 15 years ago on January 28, 1998. Back when the site first started The Jim Henson Company still owned all of their original properties including the Muppets and Sesame Street. Two new feature films were in development...

Happy birthday! Muppet Central is now 15 years old. The site debuted 15 years ago on January 28, 1998. Back when the site first started The Jim Henson Company still owned all of their original properties including the Muppets and Sesame Street. Two new feature films were in development...

The past several days you may have noticed some New Year's themed songs playing on Muppet Central Radio. Featured most prominently is the music from the 1993 "Sesame Street Stays Up Late" special. Since this is the first year we're playing New Year's themed songs if you have any suggestions of...