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Disney to Bring Back Miss Piggy, Kermit for 'Muppets' Sequel 4 weeks ago

Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of their felt-covered friends will be returning to the big screen. Disney announced at CinemaCon on...

By Tim Kenneally

'The Hunger Games' Gets the Muppets Treatment (Video)

March 6, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 11 weeks ago

The big-screen adaptation "The Hunger Games" receives a new twist -- featuring a plunger-wielding puppet

Awards Soup: 10 Moments to Remember From a Long Season

February 28, 2012 By Steve Pond 12 weeks ago

From a happy Gary Oldman to unexpectedly great 3D to a dog who wore out his welcome, some indelible awards-season moments

Muppets Zing Fox Business Network (Video) (Update)

January 30, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 16 weeks ago

Piggy -- and Kermit -- strike back after network commentators accuse movie of trying to "brainwash" kids

Oscar Songs: Bret McKenzie Discovers the Secret of Muppet Music

January 2, 2012 By Steve Pond 20 weeks ago

"Flight of the Conchords" star wrote Muppet songs before heading back to Middle-earth for "The Hobbit"

Elton John, Mary J. Blige Challenge the Muppets in Oscar Song Race

December 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

A handful of big names will be competing for the Best Song Oscar, but watch out for those little felt figures

Weak 'New Year's Eve' Leads Worst Box Office Weekend Since 2008

December 11, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 24 weeks ago

Overall market worth only $78M; indie drama "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" enjoys huge limited debut

Fox Accuses 'The Muppets' of Brainwashing Kids Against the Rich

December 5, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 24 weeks ago

"Is liberal Hollywood using class warfare to brainwash our kids?" Duh

'Breaking Dawn's' $16.9M Good Enough for No. 1 at Slow Box Office

December 4, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 25 weeks ago

On a typically sluggish post-Thanksgiving weekend, "The Muppets" grosses a soft $11.2M, while "Hugo" manages only $7.6M

'Breaking Dawn' Continues to Rule the Box Office

December 3, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 25 weeks ago

The fourth of Summit's "Twilight" movies took in $5.5 million on Friday - double what Disney's "The Muppets" grossed

10 Burning Questions -- and Answers -- About This Year's Oscar Race

November 28, 2011 By Steve Pond 25 weeks ago

With the unveiling of "War Horse," "The Iron Lady," "Young Adult" and "We Bought a Zoo," a muddy picture gets slightly clearer

'Breaking Dawn's' Big $62.3M Beats Strong $42M 'Muppets' Debut

November 27, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 26 weeks ago

What was supposed to be a big holiday weekend for family fare was dominated by week No. 2 of a vampire movie; still, "Muppets" did well enough for Disney to talk sequel

Disney's 'Muppets': The Raciest Marketing Campaign Ever for a PG Film (Video)

November 23, 2011 By Kurt Orzeck 26 weeks ago

With late-night appearances on everything from "SNL" to "Chelsea Lately," how grown-ups were lured in for the puppet revival

From 'Muppets' to 'Hugo,' Thanksgiving Box Office Glutted With Family Fare

November 22, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 26 weeks ago

It's the biggest movie-going weekend of the year, but is it big enough to support four family films in wide release?

Review: ‘The Muppets’ Return in True Anarchic, Absurd Style

November 22, 2011 By Alonso Duralde 26 weeks ago

The deeply felt superstars of TV and movies make a glorious comeback, with Jason Segel and Amy Adams providing strong support

The Muppets Sink Their Teeth Into 'Twilight'

November 15, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 27 weeks ago

Kermit and his crew bleed the vampire craze for laughs

Oscars and Globes Look for Hosts, but Why the Panic?

November 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 28 weeks ago

Rumors swirl about Ricky Gervais's return to the Golden Globes and Brian Grazer's search for an Oscar host

Disney Bets Heavy on Sequels at CinemaCon

March 29, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Studio gives exhibitors an extended look at "Cars 2" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

Jack Black & Zach Galifianakis Join Disney's 'Muppets' Movie

November 15, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Billy Crystal, Alan Arkin and Jean-Claude Van Damme will also make cameo appearances

Callbacks: Sigourney Weaver Joins 'Abduction'; Disney's 'Muppets' Set for Xmas 2011

June 8, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

"Darkest Hour" adds Minghella; Swank's "Betty Anne Waters" gets retitled; Gervais' "Cemetery Junction" heads to DVD; Dugan reunites with Sandler

Jason Segel to Star in Disney's 'Muppet' Movie

March 16, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The actor will also co-write and produce the James Bobin-directed film