New Muppet movie in development for potential 2013 release

[Hubert]

If TMA does become the working title, I'll have the urge to sing this on the way to the theater:

The Muppets Again
Gee, it's good to see the Muppets Again
I just can't imagine that it's playing real soon
It's so exciting
I can hardly wait

 

[galagr]

Since people are so concerned about it being a direct sequel, why not just call it The Muppets: The Non-Direct Sequel ? Has a nice ring to it, yes?

 

[Hubert]

Or we could just go straight out and call it This is Not a Sequel to the Muppets.

 

[TheMonsterAteMe]

Matt Vogel tweeted that they start filming next week!
https://twitter.com/welcomemattv/status/290179861870432257

 

[Mister Muppet]

Yes can't wait for them to start filming

 

[Hubert]

Thanks for the news, TheMonsterAteMe!

Now I'm really excited, because despite the fact that we know the movie is happening through news and negotiations, we finally have a pure concrete piece to stand on and be confident about.

In other words, I'm now officially ready to flail my arms about this.

*flails arms*

 

[Muppetboy09]

 

[TheMonsterAteMe]

More updates!
Ricky Gervais also tweeted that they start filming next week
https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/290084650955702273

He also posted this photo!

It's really happening, you guys!

 

[Hubert]

YYIPPEEDOO! WOOHOO! YAAY! ARRIBA! UKELELE! YIPPEE! HOORAY! GALLEO! HOOP! HOOP!

Yeah. I'm good now. (And I've come out with a fabulous Koozbanian mate)

 

[Muppetfan44]

I think the pic is from when Ricky did that cameo for the Muppets. I'm still a little skeptical about Ricky playing the lead here- normally his character style is one I really don't like and don't think is a good fit for the Muppets- he is usually insulting, demeaning and self-centered in a lot of his character roles so if this one is supposed to be similar that would make me nervous. If he is playing a different type of character, I would be interested to see if he could pull it off but wouldn't want the muppets to suffer because of it

LOVE that Tina Fey is going to be in it! Defninitely a great pick!