Muppet guys talking was produced and conceived by ozs wife, victoria labalme, who saw in the muppet performers relationship something that deserved to be captured on film. Were taking selected questions from you, talking about the film, and hosting special guests. A new muppet guys talking trailer has been dropped, along with a release date for the documentary. Five of the original muppet performers share stories and insights during a farreaching discussion about their craft. The directorand force behind the likes of yoda and fozzie bearmakes his fellow muppet performers the subject of his new documentary, muppets guys talking. Oz directs muppet guys talking, which only seems fitting, since he made his directorial debut alongside jim henson helming the cult classic puppet fantasy film the dark crystal. The movie brings together performers who worked with jim henson to create the iconic. The muppet guys reveal their most memorable, exciting. Frank oz, jerry nelson, dave goelz, fran brill, and bill barretta. You can finally watch muppet guys talking muppet fans. With unexpected stories, rare behindthescenes footage, and important. Muppet guys talking is available only at the film s. Frank oz talks muppet guys talking and why jim henson was.
Frank oz on his new muppet documentary, miss piggys. Muppet guys talking documentary available online on march 16. My kid would rather play with pinkypie over miss piggy. When you ask a question, be sure to tell us where youre from and who your question is for. The movie wont receive a theatrical release, but will be available solely on muppetguystalking. That a film about the muppets would refer so often to hensons work is a bit of a no. Muppet wiki is a collaborative encyclopedia for everything related to jim henson, sesame street, the muppet show, and the muppets studio. Still, the film has its moments more than a few good belly laughs, moves at a brisk pace and is a welcome piece of family entertainment. With jerry nelson, dave goelz, fran brill, bill barretta. Frank oz talks to us about the documentary muppet guys talking which brings together five of the original muppet performers jerry nelson, fran brill, dave goelz, bill barretta and frank. Statler and waldorf are a pair of muppet characters known for their cantankerous opinions and shared penchant for heckling. These appearances included several muppets who are not in the franchise, yet this is included as an early appearance of muppets. Muppet guys talking is a documentary film directed by and featuring frank oz, along with dave goelz, fran brill, jerry nelson, and bill barretta.
This wikis format allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to make a comprehensive database for fans of the muppets. Muppet guys talking is the frank oz directed film featuring beloved muppeteers jerry nelson, dave goelz, fran brill, bill barretta and frank oz. The article also mentions appearances in commercials and late night talk shows. Screen rant is proud to present the exclusive premiere of the muppet guys talking poster. With unexpected stories, rare behindthescenes footage, and important insights into how jim led his team, this documentary gives a private. Filmed in 2012 but proving timeless, frank ozs loving and freewheeling muppet guys talking. Watch the movie trailer for muppet guys talking 2018. For the first time ever, five of the original muppet performers come together to discuss the creation of their iconic characters under the visionary leadership of jim henson. The muppet christmas carol is a 1992 american musical fantasy comedydrama film produced by jim henson productions and released by walt disney pictures. Dvds were only available as a limited edition item, and are. Frank oz, muppet guys talking puppeteers reveal secrets. Muppet guys talking, frank ozs documentary featuring muppet performers jerry nelson, fran brill, bill barretta, and dave goelz, is now available to watch. Following the delightful documentarys world premiere at sxsw, its subjects and stars frank oz, dave goelz, bill barretta, and fran brill along with producer victoria labalme sat down with us to share its origin story, which involves pixar luminaries, a treasured snapshot of the late jerry nelson who. Oz makes the film accessible even to muppet novices, kicking off with an introduction to each player, complete with necessary notes on which.
According to several reports, brandos eccentric behavior on set included but was not limited to performing scenes in his. This is the latest muppet movie produced by the henson family, produced in 2002. Muppet guys talking documentary gets a new trailer and. Were taking selected questions from you, talking about the film. Join the guys of muppet guys talking dave goelz, bill barretta, fran brill, frank oz. Muppet guys talking trailer spills secrets of the jim.
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