• Welcome to the Muppet Central Forum!
    You are viewing our forum as a guest. Join our free community to post topics and start private conversations. Please contact us if you need help.
  • Christmas Music
    Our 24th annual Christmas Music Merrython is underway on Muppet Central Radio. Listen to the best Muppet Christmas music of all-time through December 25.
  • Jim Henson Idea Man
    Remember the life. Honor the legacy. Inspire your soul. The new Jim Henson documentary "Idea Man" is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
  • Back to the Rock Season 2
    Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Season 2 has premiered on AppleTV+. Watch the anticipated new season and let us know your thoughts.
  • Bear arrives on Disney+
    The beloved series has been off the air for the past 15 years. Now all four seasons are finally available for a whole new generation.
  • Sam and Friends Book
    Read our review of the long-awaited book, "Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" by Muppet Historian Craig Shemin.

New Muppet series in development for Disney's 2019 streaming service

Status
Not open for further replies.

MuppetSpot

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 20, 2012
Messages
2,727
Reaction score
1,682
I heard somewhere that the Josh Gad project had to be on hold due to Josh Gad’s film commitments
 

Oscarfan

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2008
Messages
7,528
Reaction score
3,961
It’s wrong to jump to conclusions.

Man, the pessimism of Muppet fans these days is SICKENING and goes against the Muppet/Henson way! :rolleyes:
I think you're mistaking "pessimism" with "an understanding of reality."

I'm willing to be surprised, but ever since the ABC series was cancelled, there's been practically nothing. Yes, the live shows were cool. But what else has there been? Those "Thoughts of the Week" videos? "Drop the Mic?" There doesn't seem to be any strategy or goal anymore.
 

Duke Remington

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 18, 2010
Messages
1,055
Reaction score
491
I think you're mistaking "pessimism" with "an understanding of reality."

I'm willing to be surprised, but ever since the ABC series was cancelled, there's been practically nothing. Yes, the live shows were cool. But what else has there been? Those "Thoughts of the Week" videos? "Drop the Mic?" There doesn't seem to be any strategy or goal anymore.
No, I am not. As much as I understand, it IS pessimism and I’m just expressing annoyance towards it.
 

LittleJerry92

Well-Known Member
Joined
Feb 14, 2007
Messages
15,714
Reaction score
7,719
To repeat the broken record, Disney is basically just like “what are we even gonna do with these guys” when it comes to the muppets.

I’m just saying. Give them to warner or Universal, heck, why not even MGM?
 

Duke Remington

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 18, 2010
Messages
1,055
Reaction score
491
I heard somewhere that the Josh Gad project had to be on hold due to Josh Gad’s film commitments
I saw that mentioned on the ToughPigs forum.

One other Muppet series that that same person said has been pitched for Disney+ is one of touring The Muppet Show Live (just like the Hollywood Bowl and O2 Arena shows) and having different "guest stars" for every tour stop. These would be filmed and turned into a season of a reboot of The Muppet Show.
 

Oscarfan

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2008
Messages
7,528
Reaction score
3,961
Imma take a step back a bit on this. My gut reaction was "GRRRRRRR!", as I'm sure every other Muppet fan's would've been.

But I'm now seeing two factors:

1. All the Muppet performers are probably committed to Sesame this year for the 50th anniversary stuff (the tour, appearances on other shows, possibly the movie as well). So, really not much Disney can do unless they can base a whole series around, I dunno, Yolanda and Mo Frackle.

2. All the stuff they announced today, I'm pretty sure, is all going to be there when the service launches day 1. If there's going to be any new Muppet content, I'd rather it not get lost in the shuffle of other stuff and can properly get promoted.
 

D'Snowth

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 8, 2003
Messages
38,849
Reaction score
12,814
I’m just saying. Give them to warner or Universal, heck, why not even MGM?
Universal wouldn't be a wise decision, considering they basically did the same thing to the Chipmunks that Disney's been doing with the Muppets all these years. More like what Eisner tried to do with the Muppets and to the Hensons (and SS) after Jim's death.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top