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  1. SurfPark

    Unofficial Script Review of the New Muppet Movie

    I wrote a short article about this on my site. I feel that it can go either way. The rumor about the script sounds promising, but I don't know. A lot of the magic of the Muppets is in the comedic performance. The best script can bomb if the actors are not on their A-game.
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    Puppets and Major Brands

    Weight Watchers has one now... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ytP9oazCo
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    Madame (80s Puppet Sitcom) is back on stage

    Had to share this. http://popbytes.com/archive/2008/06/madame_lives.shtml Most people don't remember the show, but if you watch some YouTube clips, you'll be caught up.
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    question about Walt Disney Imagineering

    Yes. My talks with former Disney employees have always hinted that Disney only takes on seasoned vets. If you're interested in this, you might want to look into the props and production design for film and TV. Animatronic puppetry is a very niche skill and would likely have to be apprenticed into.
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    Caroll Spinney - NEW Interview

    Big Bird's Alter Ego Loves Every Feather An awesome Associated Press piece about the man behind the bird, Caroll Spinney. :wisdom: http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/big-bird-sesame-street/20080617131909990001?icid=200100125x1204384804x1200186895
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    Rit-Dyeing Foam Questions!

    From Rit's web site: Heat is a major factor in successful dyeing. A higher dyebath temperature increases the rate at which dye is absorbed. If you use cold water, you will not get the best color depth. Therefore, we recommend a dyebath temperature between 140º and 180º F. Bucket is cheapest...
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    Seasme Street to feature war vet characters

    Found this story on how Seasme Street is now adding war vet characters to the cast.
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    New Swazzle Workshop Online!

    Best episode yet!
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    What I'm Doing Tonight

    MGov is having THE BEST WEEK EVER. lol
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    Polyfoam Puppet Help!

    Why would someone suggest this method? Is it really easier? This looks like it would make the puppets heavier than if you used a foam sheet with a pattern and a mouthplate?
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    Puppet Show Friday

    Awesome. I'm glad it went so well.
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    Puppet Show Friday

    Good luck!
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    Puppet Expos/Conferences?

    Brian, I don't know of any specific puppet expos. For the most part, the puppeteer community has "festivals" because they're based around preformances. These are usually insider events mostly attended by locals and other puppeteers. I have heard of a few of them having tables, similar to an...
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    My Business Idea: A REAL Muppet Show

    There seems to be a list of all the theaters that do them here: http://web.mac.com/puppetslam/iWeb/PuppetSlam.com/Profiles.html I wish they'd list the location under the photos though. Well do you think a full-time puppet slam would work as a venue?
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    My Business Idea: A REAL Muppet Show

    Oh wow, this is cool. I have never heard of these before. Very insightful. These seem similar to what I'm thinking of. I guess the only difference is the set-up of the theater. Funny skit too!
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    My Business Idea: A REAL Muppet Show

    No, but I suspect its like a poetry slam. Any videos of a puppet slam? Where are they held?
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    PuppetBuilding dot com Back From Hiatus

    Awesome site!
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    My Business Idea: A REAL Muppet Show

    I'm revisiting this idea after a year. Something in me tells me to go for it. Since I started this thread more than a year ago, I've been researching how to start a business, including business plans, applying for loans, taxes, and setting up a structure. I have yet to write a plan, but its been...
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    The End Of Muppetvision

    Disney gave it a shot with "Muppet Wizard of Oz", Muppet Show release, and the movie releases. I think its hard for the company to chose what to do with them because they never were good at the style of humor involved. I can't think of any other of their properties that have a similar style.
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    Muppet Mockumentary Pilot Filmed

    Can we just accept that the Muppets are done with on TV?
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