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• Tube Tuesday: Xmas marks the spot for the Muppets in 2009

  According to Jim Hill, last week’s viral version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” is just the start of a holiday season that’s jam-packed with Muppety goodness Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 01, 2009 12:00 AM | 9 Comments Filed under: Disney, TV, Muppets, parade, ABC, Disney Channel, Muppet Studios, New York City, Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, NYC, WDW, puppetry, Christmas, New Year's Eve, 2009, The Walt Disney World Resort, Thanksgiving, TV special, Christmas special, Christmas present, ABC Inc, charity , charity event , 2010, Macy’s, Rockefeller Center, Muppet, FAO Schwarz, Muppet Whatnot Workshop, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas tree, FAO Schwarz flagship store, Christmas gift, Miss Piggy, puppeteering

• D23 EXPO presentation to reveal what Muppets have planned for 2010 & beyond

  Are you curious about what Kermit has been up to lately? Do you wonder what Miss Piggy has planned for the future? Then Jim Hill suggests that you make your way to the Walt Disney Studios Theater for this Sunday’s presentation Read More... Posted Friday, September 11, 2009 12:00 AM | 4 Comments Filed under: Disney, TV, Muppets, The Walt Disney Company, Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland Resort, D23, 2009, TV commercials, TV special, 2010, D23 EXPO, Muppet, Muppet Whatnot Workshop, Disneyland Park

• Monday Mouse Watch: Marvel acquisition offers significant challenges, huge potential rewards for The Walt Disney Company

  Jim Hill weighs in on this $4 billion deal. In particular the amount of time that will have to pass before Disney can then take full advantage of Marvel’s stable of superheroes Read More... Posted Monday, August 31, 2009 10:00 AM | 15 Comments Filed under: Disney, TV, Pixar, Universal Studios, Muppets, Jim Henson, John Lasseter, Bob Iger, 20th Century Fox, Fox, Magic Kingdom, Pixar Animation Studios, The Magic Kingdom, television, Fozzie Bear, Universal Orlando, film, Mouse, promotional campaign, Spider-Man, The Hulk, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, 2009, Halloween, Disney / Pixar, film franchise, film franchises, Mickey, Paramount Pictures, Disneyana community , Paramount , Universal Studios Florida , MMOG, Iron Man, television show , Donald Duck, films, MMO, video game, Muppet, Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures classic, Marvel Entertainment, Inc., Marvel, acquisition, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Thor, corporate culture, The Jim Henson Company, licensing agreement, film development, film distribution, television production, The Incredible Hulk Coaster, Sony, Universal Studios Japan, Sony Studios, stock, cash transaction, Spidey, pop culture, Howard the Duck, corporate family, shareholders, global reach, X-Men, Bear in the Big Blue House, TV distribution, video gaming, MMORPGs, retail giants, film rights, Marvel Super Hero Island, emerging technology, emerging technologies, retail, superhero, superheroes

• Monday Mouse Watch : Is Disney really getting ready to use the Muppets to help teach kids about technology ... or does that not compute ?

  Jim Hill shares what he's heard about the Muppet-related rumor that's currently making the rounds. Which reportedly has the Mouse exploring the idea of using Jim Henson's characters to help teach children about computers & other hi-tech devices Read More... Posted Monday, June 18, 2007 12:00 AM | 24 Comments Filed under: movies, TV, Muppets, High School Musical, Disney Channel, LLC, Muppet Studios

• Monday MouseWatch : Will the third time be the charm with Disney's Muppet revival project ?

  Jim Hill walks us through the recent history of the Muppet Holding Company / Muppet Studios LLC. Which has blown through a trio of seasoned Disney VPs in the past three years. So now the question is: Does Lylle Breier really have what it takes to restore Jim Henson's once-beloved set of characters to their former glory? Read More... Posted Monday, April 30, 2007 12:00 AM | 32 Comments Filed under: Disney, Save Disney, theater, TV, Muppets, Jim Henson, attraction, Imagineering, toys, Disney Consumer Products, ABC, Disney Channel

• Kermit the Frog reveals what you need to do "Before You Leap"

  Jim Hill reviews this new Muppet-related book, which offers "A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons" Read More... Posted Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:00 AM | 13 Comments Filed under: book, movies, other, TV, Muppets