Friday, February 28, 2014
US Weekly EXCLUSIVE Miss Piggy Slams Joan Rivers, Plans to Take Over as Queen of Shopping on QVC With New Lifestyle Brand
From usmagazine.comBy Nicole Eggenberger
Move over Joan Rivers, there's a new QVC queen! Us Weekly has exclusively learned that Miss Piggy is plotting to launch her own lifestyle brand on QVC -- and crush her style competition.
In an exclusive interview with Us, the ultra-stylish Muppet confirmed that she will be debuting her celebrity brand, Moi by Miss Piggy, during a March 16 appearance on QVC with her Muppets Most Wanted costars. Miss Piggy already created her "Miss Piggy Haute Tote" -- airing on QVC's "Red Carpet Style -- Live From L.A." event on Friday, Feb. 28 -- but now she wants her own collection too.
"As a world class diva, it's not just a good idea to have your own lifestyle brand -- it's the law," she told Us. "Many people don't realize it, but if you don't turn yourself into an empire, you can lose your diva's license."
In addition to maintaining her diva status, Kermit the Frog's longtime love plans to take the title of "Queen of Shopping" away from Fashion Police host Rivers.
"Moi will be the greatest thing to come to QVC, and I look forward to being the reigning queen of shopping," Miss Piggy told Us. "If Joan Rivers can do it, I can do it better," she added of the Classics Collection designer. "How do you like them apples, Joannie!?"
When asked to confirm Miss Piggy's new brand, QVC, however, was surprised by the news. "Actually, Miss Piggy’s announcement to launch her own lifestyle brand comes as a surprise to us, though a pleasant one," a QVC spokesperson told Us. "We look forward to seeing what happens when Miss Piggy and the Muppets visit QVC on March 16."
'Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge': Get a First Look at Innovative New Syfy series -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
CLICK HERE to watch some EXCLUSIVE VIDEO from Entertainment Weekly on the upcoming "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" premiering
March 25th on Syfy.
El Capitan To Feature Appearance By Kermit and Miss Piggy Before "Muppets Most Wanted"
Just as was done for 2011's "The Muppets", "Muppets Most Wanted,” the latest Muppets adventure from Disney in Dolby® Atmos™ will screen from March 21-April 17, 2014. Guests have the opportunity to see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy sing live on stage before every showing of the movie.“The El Capitan Theatre is Muppet headquarters for “Muppets Most Wanted,” said Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. “Only at The El Capitan will guests have the opportunity to see Muppet props and costumes with Animal’s drum set and Miss Piggy’s wardrobe – including her Vivienne Westwood couture wedding gown!”
Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with special 10:30 p.m. showtimes opening weekend (March 21-23) and Friday and Saturday nights following. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Show times subject to change.
On Saturdays, The El Capitan Theatre will also offer THE MOST SENSATIONAL MUPPET WORKSHOP following the1:10 p.m. show. Guests can create a hand puppet and learn to make it come to life from a real puppeteer! Includes snacks, a photo opportunity and fun! Tickets for THE MOST SENSATIONAL MUPPET WORKSHOP must be purchased with a movie ticket.
The El Capitan Theatre will also host a special “Tiny Tot Tuesday” every Tuesday at 10 a.m. only. During this special screening of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted,” parents and small children can enjoy the movie in a tot-friendly way— in 2D, complete with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels!
Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" Soundtrack Press Release
SOURCE Walt Disney Records
Walt Disney Records' Release to Feature Vocals by Kermit the Frog, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Miss Piggy, Josh Groban, Constantine, Celine Dion and More
BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muppets are back on the big screen with the all-new caper "Muppets Most Wanted," creating the musical mayhem that's made them fan favorites for almost four decades. With songs by Bret McKenzie, who won an Oscar® for the original song "Man or Muppet" in 2011's "The Muppets," and a score by Christophe Beck, who's behind the scores of Disney's Oscar-winning short "Paperman" and the Golden Globe®-winning, Oscar-nominated hit "Frozen," the soundtrack features all-star vocalists, including Kermit the Frog, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Miss Piggy, Josh Groban, Constantine and Celine Dion. Walt Disney Records will release the "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack March 18, three days before the movie hits theaters.
"The 'Muppets Most Wanted' soundtrack is some of the best music by a frog, pig, bear, chickens, penguins and a-uh, whatever-ever recorded," said Kermit the Frog. "It's like going on tour with the Muppets, but without the messy cleanup afterwards."
According to McKenzie, who wrote songs for the Muppets' last big-screen adventure, the songs are true to the Muppets' musical reputation: they're packed with puns, punch lines and Muppets mayhem. "All of the songs are quite story specific," he said. "They're very character driven.
"'I'm Number One' is about the bad frog Constantine being the number one criminal and his sidekick Dominic, played by Ricky Gervais, being number two," McKenzie continued. "It's a power struggle, a classic rivalry song in a style that could be performed in a cabaret venue. A lot of the old Muppets songs are like that-show pieces."
The soundtrack features a host of show pieces, including the fully orchestrated "We're Doing a Sequel," with special appearances by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, along with the whole Muppets gang, and "Something So Right," a ballad written for Miss Piggy and celebrated performer Celine Dion. "Miss Piggy is wonderful," said Dion. "She's so charming and sensitive and filled with passion. She has a big heart and it was wonderful to sing with her."
"I was magnifique," added Miss Piggy, "With a little help from moi, I think Celine may have a big future in singing."
The soundtrack also includes "Interrogation Song," featuring Ty Burrell, Sam Eagle and the Muppets. It's what McKenzie calls "a conversation put to music," and actually started out as dialogue from the film. Additionally, Tina Fey, who plays feisty prison guard Nadya, takes center stage-complete with Russian accent-with the renowned Josh Groban in "The Big House."
The "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack features 20 tracks-including 12 new recordings-plus five bonus tracks. Also featured is score by Beck, who incorporated styles from around the world in a nod to the international locales the Muppets visit in the film. "This score was incredibly fun to write," said Beck. "With characters spread across the world, there was opportunity after opportunity to explore many musical styles and settings."
Beck introduced several character themes-Constantine has a Slavic theme, for example, and Kermit and Miss Piggy are accompanied by a love theme (of course) that is an extension of music from "The Muppets." An 80-piece orchestra was sprinkled with unique instruments, including a banjo, Spanish guitar and a Russian Balalaika. "The real fun was the 20-person Russian male chorus, which is heavily featured," said Beck.
Following is the final track list for Walt Disney Record's "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack.
BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muppets are back on the big screen with the all-new caper "Muppets Most Wanted," creating the musical mayhem that's made them fan favorites for almost four decades. With songs by Bret McKenzie, who won an Oscar® for the original song "Man or Muppet" in 2011's "The Muppets," and a score by Christophe Beck, who's behind the scores of Disney's Oscar-winning short "Paperman" and the Golden Globe®-winning, Oscar-nominated hit "Frozen," the soundtrack features all-star vocalists, including Kermit the Frog, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Miss Piggy, Josh Groban, Constantine and Celine Dion. Walt Disney Records will release the "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack March 18, three days before the movie hits theaters. "The 'Muppets Most Wanted' soundtrack is some of the best music by a frog, pig, bear, chickens, penguins and a-uh, whatever-ever recorded," said Kermit the Frog. "It's like going on tour with the Muppets, but without the messy cleanup afterwards."
According to McKenzie, who wrote songs for the Muppets' last big-screen adventure, the songs are true to the Muppets' musical reputation: they're packed with puns, punch lines and Muppets mayhem. "All of the songs are quite story specific," he said. "They're very character driven.
"'I'm Number One' is about the bad frog Constantine being the number one criminal and his sidekick Dominic, played by Ricky Gervais, being number two," McKenzie continued. "It's a power struggle, a classic rivalry song in a style that could be performed in a cabaret venue. A lot of the old Muppets songs are like that-show pieces."
The soundtrack features a host of show pieces, including the fully orchestrated "We're Doing a Sequel," with special appearances by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, along with the whole Muppets gang, and "Something So Right," a ballad written for Miss Piggy and celebrated performer Celine Dion. "Miss Piggy is wonderful," said Dion. "She's so charming and sensitive and filled with passion. She has a big heart and it was wonderful to sing with her."
"I was magnifique," added Miss Piggy, "With a little help from moi, I think Celine may have a big future in singing."
The soundtrack also includes "Interrogation Song," featuring Ty Burrell, Sam Eagle and the Muppets. It's what McKenzie calls "a conversation put to music," and actually started out as dialogue from the film. Additionally, Tina Fey, who plays feisty prison guard Nadya, takes center stage-complete with Russian accent-with the renowned Josh Groban in "The Big House."
The "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack features 20 tracks-including 12 new recordings-plus five bonus tracks. Also featured is score by Beck, who incorporated styles from around the world in a nod to the international locales the Muppets visit in the film. "This score was incredibly fun to write," said Beck. "With characters spread across the world, there was opportunity after opportunity to explore many musical styles and settings."
Beck introduced several character themes-Constantine has a Slavic theme, for example, and Kermit and Miss Piggy are accompanied by a love theme (of course) that is an extension of music from "The Muppets." An 80-piece orchestra was sprinkled with unique instruments, including a banjo, Spanish guitar and a Russian Balalaika. "The real fun was the 20-person Russian male chorus, which is heavily featured," said Beck.
Following is the final track list for Walt Disney Record's "Muppets Most Wanted" soundtrack.
- "They've Ordered a Sequel"* Walter, Statler and Waldorf
- We're Doing a Sequel The Muppets with Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett
- "My Name First_ _ _ Your Name"* Constantine and Ricky Gervais
- "I'm Number One" Constantine and Ricky Gervais
- "The Casa Grande"* Kermit, Tina Fey, Jemaine Clement, Danny Trejo and Ray Liotta
- "The Big House Tina Fey with Josh Groban
- "Stick with Me"* Constantine and Miss Piggy
- "I'll Get You What You Want" (Cockatoo in Malibu) Constantine
- "The Muppet Show Theme" Los Muppets
- "Answer Some Questions"* Ty Burrell
- Interrogation Song Ty Burrell, Sam Eagle and The Muppets
- "Oh Foo Foo, It's Always Been a Fight"* Miss Piggy and Foo Foo
- "Something So Right" Miss Piggy, Kermit, Celine Dion and The Muppets
- "We're Goin' Underground"* Kermit
- "Working in the Coal Mine" Jemaine Clement
- "The Gulag Finale"* Kermit
- "Together Again" The Muppets with Josh Groban
- "Moves Like Jagger" Scooter and the Penguins featuring Pepé the King Prawn
- "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Remix) Miss Piggy and The Flamingos
- "Muppets Most Wanted Score Suite" Christophe Beck
- "We're Doing a Sequel" Demo Bret McKenzie
- "The Big House" Demo Bret McKenzie
- "What You Want" Outtake Bret McKenzie
- "I'll Get You What You Want" (Cockatoo in Malibu) Demo Bret McKenzie
- "Something So Right" Demo Bret McKenzie
TV Talk Shows: Upcoming Muppet and "Muppets Most Wanted" Cast Appearances
Watch for Gonzo to appear on Monday March 3rds "Jimmy Kimmel LIVE". Ricky Gervais will be on the Wednesday March 5th show.
Tina Fey will be on Monday March 3rds "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon".
Animal is scheduled to be on the Thursday March 6th "Arsenio Hall Show"
Will add more appearances to watch for once they become confirmed!
Ricky Gervais: Satire, Celebrity and the Muppets
CLICK HERE to read Alexandra Wolfe's Wall Street Journal article on Ricky Gervais.In it Ricky discusses the problem with celebrities, his new movie ("Muppets Most Wanted") and his love of social satire.
Miss Piggy's Tote Bag NOW AVAILABLE for sale at QVC.com
From QVC.com
CLICK HERE to order your Muppets Leopard Print Tote Bag from Miss Piggy's Haute Tote Collection
(Will ship May 7th, 2014)
First Look at Kermit and Miss Piggy Topiary at Epcot
From @themeparkwriter
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| 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival March 5 - May 18, 2014 From Instagram's Mousesteps |
Little White Lies - Muppets Cover - Issue 52
By Adam WoodwardIt's time to play the music... it's time to light the lights... It's time to raise the curtain on LWLies 52 and James Bobin's riotous musical Euro caper, Muppets Most Wanted, which hits UK cinemas on 28 March. To celebrate this landmark cinematic event, we've dedicated an entire issue to Jim Henson and his loveable fuzzy creations.
Inside Studio MUTI's fairy dust-sprinkled cover, we serve up a special collector's guide to everything Muppety, paying special tribute to his royal greenness, Kermit, with a look back at his astonishing career and posing the big questions to the frog himself. Elsewhere LWLies jams with Flight of the Conchords troubadour and Muppets songman Bret McKenzie, chart Jim Henson's early career, compile the ultimate Muppet music playlist and take an irreverent look back at 1979, the year in which the original Muppet movie was released.
CLICK HERE for more info and how to order
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