None of this "I don't think he's a good fit" or "his humor isn't right for the Muppets" sort of talk should make a lick of sense to any fan after viewing this: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!
Personally, I think none of it makes a lick of sense just reading his tweet.None of this "I don't think he's a good fit" or "his humor isn't right for the Muppets" sort of talk should make a lick of sense to any fan after viewing this:
First of all, the fact that Ricky Gervais is an atheist has nothing to do of my opinion of his acting style or my dis-taste of his recent character work. He has a right to believe or not believe whatever he wants. Second, work with the Sesame Street muppets is different than working with the Muppets: different audience and style considerations to think about. I'm just saying I have my doubts based on his recent character work and style. I think it's great that he is ecstatic to be in the film and I hope that my doubts will be just that and that the movie will be great. I am and will continue to be cautious until I see what the plot, storyline and how Ricky's role plays into the film. It may not make sense to others but it does to me.None of this "I don't think he's a good fit" or "his humor isn't right for the Muppets" sort of talk should make a lick of sense to any fan after viewing this:
He easily stands his ground with Elmo without insult, condescension or talking down to the younger audience of Sesame Street. Ricky talks right to Elmo. He interacts directly with the character. It's all so free and easy and improvised and funny. He has such a good time here and I think audiences will have a good time watching him in a Muppet movie.As for an "insulting" and "demeaning" type of humor, I will remind fans of Charles Grodin. His personality on screen and off is really prickly and his is one of the best human performances in a Muppet movie ever.I could be wrong, but I think some fans' disapproval of Gervais stems from his vocal atheism and not his talent. I don't know what else it could be because he already has a proven trackrecord with Sesame Street and that's a tough gig with lots of hoops to jump through!The Muppets work with all sorts from people from all types of backgrounds and Ricky's humor is a perfect fit for them! Nothing could be more Muppety.
I doubt Disney is going to release two movies on the same exact day.I just want Tina Fay with her glasses back. For as much as she busted Jimmy Fallon's chops for not wearing them when anchoring SNL Newsbreak together, she's the one who needs to start wearing them again. But the Russian guleg warden character probably doesn't have them, so she won't. Ach well, I'm just excited as all get out and hope this does get released on the rumored date of Dec 20 2013.
First of all, the fact that Ricky Gervais is an atheist has nothing to do of my opinion of his acting style or my dis-taste of his recent character work. He has a right to believe or not believe whatever he wants. Second, work with the Sesame Street muppets is different than working with the Muppets: different audience and style considerations to think about. I'm just saying I have my doubts based on his recent character work and style. I think it's great that he is ecstatic to be in the film and I hope that my doubts will be just that and that the movie will be great. I am and will continue to be cautious until I see what the plot, storyline and how Ricky's role plays into the film. It may not make sense to others but it does to me.
Release dates are subject to change. The last installment of "Planet of the Apes" from Fox was moved all over the 2011 schedule (and interestingly enough, at one time it would have competed with "The Muppets"), but came out that year and performed beautifully at the box office. I have little doubt Disney will release "The Muppets...Again" sometime this year and probably around Christmastime. There are some slots still open. Nobody official has mentioned anything in 2014 so I won't entertain that speculation unless or until they do. Technically, primary photography should be completed by April and editing should be done by late summer. They have a lot of time to figure this out so I'm still expecting a 2013 release. However, anything is possible.I doubt Disney is going to release two movies on the same exact day.
Saving Mr. Banks, another Disney movie, already has that spot. I doubt it's gonna be released then, I think it'll be released sometime in the following February, although I would like to have another Thanksgiving release.