In Development: Henson's Fraggle Rock Movie

Somehow, the idea of FR being 'milked' doesn't sit well with me..But still they can't really sell out anymore for the movie promoting ads than they did in the 80's . Plus it would get us use to any new voices...
And new fast food toys will be nice :3

Have we heard anything about this actually happening? I am curious

Well, I didn't mean to sound so crass about it. I'm just saying that if you want to make money off it (it is a business, after all), you need to market it well. Even people who don't watch Kermit or Mickey or Superman know who they are. THAT'S good marketing.

I say its going to happen. I mean a fraggle movie takes time to write & produce, the production value of the show was massive. And the writing is very good, recreating that style is tough, & staying true to the show would take lots of research. Think about that though because frankly, good products take time.

I appreciate your optimism Barry Lee

Looks like if we want any more news of this project, we'll have to send out the news pigeons to literally force them to give it to us...

Bea{Off you go Bernice, good girl}regard

Agreed. But if we have to chose between the horrible decision of DTV or No movie at all, I'm going to have to say DTV is the better of the 2. i WANT a theatrical film, not a cheap little DVD. If they can make 2 harold and Kumars (thinking about them only because an add just aired on TV), someone can get a Fraggle Film together. maybe Lion's Gate and HIT can make it happen.

I honestly think I can say I would rather not have a movie.

I'd rather have a Rubber Duckie...but that's hardly an option right now.

Bea{But floats better than a movie in the tub}regard

Well, if it is only on tv there might be a chance it might not be cheapy after all . There is always hope, and FR has never been cheap by nature to make IMHO (besides maybe, the cartoon version)....

I guess i'm find with whatever they do i would have really wanted a theater movie but i'm with it no matter what.

I'm Convinced

I have faith that this theatrical Fraggle Rock movie is happening. With the Muppets gone, the Fraggles are now the crown jewel in the Henson Company cap. I can imagine any trouble drumming up support for this project is due to the misconception by many studio executives that the Fraggle brand isn't very strong and see it as a long gone cable niche program. This film has mass appeal - global appeal as we know. I imagine the trouble is from a financial point of view. Puppet building sets and new additional CG work (that we know will be appropriately integrated) costs a lot. The cost alone would secure this as a theatrical feature. Don't lose heart. It will just take some time. The Fraggles have remained uncorrupted and I'm certain Henson is insuring that in this lengthy preproduction.

In fact, I see two or three Fraggle films in the future if they're done right. It would be nice to get a Fraggle trilogy like the original Muppet one. I think this will be quite successful while keeping Fraggle values intact. Bottom line = this is happening...eventually.

I think now is a perfect time FOR a Fraggle Rock movie...With racism gaining strength again as the contry fills up with imagrants.

I'd love to see something along those lines relating to Fraggle-world.

Yeah, that's a great point, Beau. It's time for a global message again.

A nice idea, that. Though I hardly think that (political opinion) the Fraggles will unmask the huge corporate conspiracy that makes immagrants the scapegoat for their greed and willingness to over turn various human rights while buying political influence and paying off pundits (end political opinion). But it also will try to stem the tide of hate. Of course... the question is, will those values still be in the minds of the kids who see this film, when they become bitter hateful adults?

Will Pat Buchanan and Lou Dobbs make all of the Fraggles register for special work visas, will they try to throw them completely out of the country or simply toss them back into their fraggle holes?

"We must seal every fraggle hole for national security!"
He he. But seriously I am impatient for a Fraggle movie for the simple fact that the world needs their message now more than ever.

Oh, I think anything's possible! Hehe

Well it's always better to try. You will reach some kids and not others. Not even parents can reach everyone. People have to make their own decisions.

Hey, whatever they can do so Fraggles don't have any union, health insurance, or minimum wage... and if them Fraggles don't like it, it's back to the holes for them.

but enough of this witty banter that's completely off topic.

I really hope that either Sababa renews the license, or someone else gets it so we can see Fraggle Merchandising to coinside with the movie. But some high quality stuff. I can't imagine a Fraggle action figure line (ad if I do, it would be more akin to children's toys than the Palisades Muppet line). But PVC sets would be great. Something similar to the Dozzer figures. I know we're getting that Mini vynal figure line, but, you know... basic PVC's of as many characters as possible.

Maybe Schliech could get a new license. i just love their Smurf figures. We have the main characters, like Gargamel, Smurfette, and Papa Smurf, all the while with generic Smurfs with graduation day attire, Karate Outfits, Soccer Uniforms, and musical instruments. Imagine a line of just generic Fraggles wearing different attire like that.

What mini vynal line?

Oh whoah, hold the phone. Ive been imagining Fraggle Rock figures for 26 years dude...no no, there has to be Fraggle Rock figures.

And yeah, given the massive hate thats been going on worldwide, the clash of cultures and civilizations...the world NEEDS Fraggle Rock more than ever(THANK GOODNESS we'll never see a "this is why your moms and dads are dying/killing in wars" special like with Sesame Street these days)

I share the enthusiasm!

I would have to politely, but vehemently disagree with you