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Which 2026 movie needs a Muppet recast asap??? PART THREE!

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Which 2026 movie needs a Muppet recast asap??? PART TWO!

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Which 2026 movie needs a Muppet recast asap???

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Hi all! I know it's been quite quiet around here BUT more videos ARE coming this soon - including some more long form projects!!!
I've been very busy irl with a new second job as a puppeteer with Lucky Duck Productions, traveling to schools, camps, libraries, daycares, birthday parties, the Waterfowl Appreciation Society of America yearly conferences, and bring to life puppets, characters, nursery rhymes, all whilst cladded in the greatest shirt ever woven!!!
Today's pre-schoolers are simply starstruck to share the same room as the man who brought the world Pink Piggy Club and "Elmo's a general, weeeeeee"!!!

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Happy 80th Birthday to the best to ever do it, Dave Goelz!!! A true OG (Original Gonzo) and an icon in the world of all things Muppet, and STILL doing it 50 years later! Who's your favorite character from Dave??

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Taking a quick Muppet break to pay tribute to the great Sam Neill.
Jurassic Park is a perfect movie, and imo the greatest American blockbuster, right up there with the Star Wars trilogy.
For a lot of us, Dr. Alan Grant was THE dinosaur man, and that's all because of Sam's iconic performance. Millions of us 90s kids wanted to become paleontologists because of him. And he is right, babies DO smell!
Sam Neill was also the gold standard of a celebrity online presence - always sharing pics and videos of his pets and farm animal friends, and playing music with our beloved, uh, Jeff.
He also utilized his platform to uplift the voices of indigenous peoples and the protection of their lands.
Nothing short of a class act and an icon.
Life finds a way, and Sam showed us all how to make the best of it.
Rest in love.

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What's been the best ANIMATED movie of 2026 so far, and why???

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A big congratulations to the cast and crew to The Muppet Show special!!! Unequivocally the highlight of the 2025-26 television season, and a hopeful sign of things to come!
And a very special and well-deserved shout-out to Matt Vogel for his nomination as Kermit!!
As a professional puppeteer in NYC, I work with and adjacent to lots of Muppet and Henson personnel - so its great to see a staple figure of this generation of Muppeteers like Matt get recognized!
Everyone's welcome to their opinion and criticisms, but tip of the hat to Matt for sticking it to the haters.

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Raise a glass to the one started it all!! Hamilton Muppets made its debut six years ago and the world turned upside down!!!
Real talk - online culture and consumption has changed immensely in the last six years. TikToks and Instagram reels get millions of views in a matter of hours. Going viral just doesn't have the same power it used to.
But to see this album continue to entertain, inspire, and invoke laughter (along with confusion) all these years means the world. Pride is not the word I'm looking for. 🥹🥹🥹
Enjoy six incredible art pieces from fans just like you, and remember to not throw away your shot!

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Happy Fourth of July!!! What kind of AMERICA are you feeling today???

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