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    • 'Lost' song from 'Muppet Christmas Carol' returned to the remastered version
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      'Lost' song from 'Muppet Christmas Carol' returned to the remastered version

      A song that was thought to have been lost from festive classic The Muppet Christmas Carol has been found and returned to its rightful place.

    • The Muppets Fans Baffled By Kermit The Frog's New Voice On The One Show
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      The Muppets Fans Baffled By Kermit The Frog's New Voice On The One Show

      "There is a Kermit imposter on The One Show," one fan tweeted.

    • Caroll Spinney, 'Sesame Street' puppeteer who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, has died at age 85
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      Caroll Spinney, 'Sesame Street' puppeteer who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, has died at age 85

      Tributes are pouring in for the beloved "Sesame Street" puppeteer.

    • New Muppets series for Disney+ has been scrapped
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      New Muppets series for Disney+ has been scrapped

      A planned new Muppets series for Disney's new streaming platform Disney+ has been axed, according to reports.

    • 'The Mandalorian' trailer revealed as Ewan McGregor confirms Obi-Wan return at D23 Expo
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      'The Mandalorian' trailer revealed as Ewan McGregor confirms Obi-Wan return at D23 Expo

      All the Star Wars news on Disney+ from D23 Expo 2019.

    • Frank Oz criticises Disney for ‘smarmy’ Muppet movie
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      Frank Oz criticises Disney for ‘smarmy’ Muppet movie

      “Disney doesn’t understand purity,” Oz says.

    • The voice of Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retires after almost 50 years
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      The voice of Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retires after almost 50 years

      'Sesame Street' icon Caroll Spinney is leaving the nest.

    • 'Happytime Murders' director Brian Henson has no hard feelings over 'Sesame Street' lawsuit (exclusive)
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      'Happytime Murders' director Brian Henson has no hard feelings over 'Sesame Street' lawsuit (exclusive)

      “I knew that Sesame Workshop would not be very happy about [it]," says The Happytime Murders director Brian Henson, who was taken to court by Sesame Street.

    • Disney 'doesn't get' the Muppets, says Frank Oz
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      Disney 'doesn't get' the Muppets, says Frank Oz

      Legendary puppeteer and actor Frank Oz reckons that Disney is ruining The Muppets because the studio 'doesn't get' the essence of the characters.

    • Paddington, and our other 10 favourite big screen bears
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      Paddington, and our other 10 favourite big screen bears

      Everybody’s favourite marmalade-loving, duffle coat-wearing Londoner is back in cinemas, as ‘Paddington 2’ opens. No doubt about it, the late Michael Bond’s creation, voiced wonderfully by Ben Whishaw, is among the most endearing cinematic bears of all time.Of course, Paddington is far from the first bear to light up the big screen. Plenty more such furry friends have appeared in the movies before and since, many of the rivalling Paddington for cuteness, others a tad bit less cuddly and approachable.Here are our top ten big screen bears; and if we’ve missed out your favourites, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.‘Paddington 2’ is in cinemas now.Read More:Justice League early reactions mixedDenis Villeneuve rules out directing Bond 25Disney’s streaming service will be “substantially” cheaper than Netflix

    • Kermit's new voice unveiled by The Muppets
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      Kermit's new voice unveiled by The Muppets

      The new voice of lovable green amphibian Kermit the Frog has been unveiled by The Muppets.

    • Fired Kermit star played Muppet as a 'bitter, depressed victim' says Jim Henson's daughter
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      Fired Kermit star played Muppet as a 'bitter, depressed victim' says Jim Henson's daughter

      Jim Henson's daughter has slammed Steve Whitmire, the puppeteer who voiced and operated Kermit the Frog after he was sacked last week.

    • Kermit actor was fired for 'unacceptable business conduct'
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      Kermit actor was fired for 'unacceptable business conduct'

      Steve Whitmire, the puppeteer who voiced Kermit the Frog, was fired over 'repeated unacceptable business conduct', according to Variety.

    • Kermit puppeteer Steve Whitmire 'devastated' after being fired
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      Kermit puppeteer Steve Whitmire 'devastated' after being fired

      Steve Whitmire, the puppeteer who played Kermit the Frog for 27 years, has said that he's 'devastated' after being fired by Disney.

    • Kermit The Frog voice actor to quit after 27 years
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      Kermit The Frog voice actor to quit after 27 years

      Steve Whitmire, the voice of Kermit The Frog for the past 27 years, is leaving the Muppets.

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