It's not easy being a fan of the Muppets...
Admit it. You like the Muppets. So do I. Whether in the greatly missed Muppet Show or one of their many movies (with the Muppet Movie being my personal favorite) the Muppets were once an American institution. Unfortunately, they have been largely forgotten in recent years. Many of us believe that we are too jaded, cool, or ironic for the particular kind of slapstick the Muppets provide. For the rest of us who still love the Muppets, one of the great things about going to Walt Disney World is the opportunity to see Muppet Vision 3-D at Disney's Hollywood Studios. If you're not familiar with the attraction, it offers a fun-filled frolic into the world of the Muppets, including all of the gags, mania, and one-liners that make Muppet humor so great. The Muppets became a part of the then MGM-Studios early on, and there were plans for them to have a larger role than they currently hold. Alas, for what might have been. While Muppet Vision 3-D is a great attraction, I have long felt that the Muppets provided Disney with an under-utilized property.
As such, it was with no small delight that I viewed this new movie trailer yesterday:
What do you think? I'm interested to see how Amy Adams and Jason Segel fit in with the rest of the gang? Will they attempt to take center stage or will they let Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo do their thing? Could this be the reboot that the Muppets need? Also, if this is a hit, can we look forward to some more love for the Muppets at the Studios? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!
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