"The Muppets" (2011)
Movie Synopsis: On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.
Behind the Scenes of "The Muppets"
Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Walter discuss "The Muppets," bringing the Muppets back to the big screen, the script, and whether there will be more Muppet movies.
Movie Review
They're back - but is this film the right way to relaunch the franchise? Read the review to find out the answer.
Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the comedy film "The Muppets" starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Walter, and other Muppets.
Kermit the Frog Interview
Kermit explains why "The Muppets" lost the box office battle to those sparkling vampires of "Twilight," and why it's always good to put on a show.
Film Trailers and Video Clips
The first trailers for "The Muppets" - 'Being Green,' 'Green with Envy,' 'Fuzzy Pack' and 'Pig with the Froggy Tattoo' - aren't what you'd expect, but the real trailer for the film is pure Muppets madness.
Premiere Photos
Photos of Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Miss Piggy, Walter, Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Rowlf, Sweetums, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicholas Stoller, James Bobin, Jennifer Morrison, OK Go, Rashida Jones, and more.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Walter on "The Muppets"
The felt-covered stars of "The Muppets" on the film, pig and frog marriages, Jason Segel, and the soundtrack.
Film Poster
Poster tagline: "Immediately, they felt something special"
'Twilight' Parody Posters
Posters parodying 'Twilight' featuring Miss Piggy, Rowlf, and Kermit the Frog.
Soundtrack List and Details
"The Muppets" soundtrack includes "The Muppets Theme," "Rainbow Connection," and "Smells Like Teen Spirit," as well as other classic tunes and 4 new songs from Bret McKenzie.
Jason Segel Exclusive Interview
Jason Segel interview on "The Muppets" and a recap of the D23 presentation with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
First Photo from "The Muppets"
It's time to play the music...it's time to light the lights...the first photo from "The Muppets" has appeared and it's Muppet-centric.
"Being Green" Poster
Poster tagline: "it's not easy being green"
Film Poster
Poster tagline: "They're closer than you think"
Amy Adams and Jason Segel Interview - CinemaCon 2011
Putting together the 2011 "The Muppets" movie was a real passion project for Jason Segel ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "How I Met Your Mother"), and one of the reasons he was so keen on getting the Muppets back on the big screen had to do with the tone of the past "Muppets" productions. Segel says their brand of comedy is just "sweet" and that gentle, family-friendly tone has been missing from live-action comedies recently.
"The Muppets" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "The Muppets," MPAA rating, and release date info.
Jason Segel's Heading Up a "Muppet" Movie
(Mar 2010) This news isn't in the least bit surprising. Jason Segel loves The Muppets, and way back in March 2008 while promoting "Forgetting Sarah Marshall Segel" was talking about working on a Muppet movie with his buddy, "FSM" director Nicholas Stoller.
Amy Adams and Chris Cooper Join "The Muppets"
(Oct 2010) Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones are close to signing on to the new "Muppets" movie written by Muppet fans Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller.
Nicholas Stoller and Jason Segel Reunite
(Mar 2008) The romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is the first movie written by Jason Segel ("How I Met Your Mother") and marks Nicholas Stoller's directorial debut. In the film, Segel's character is a musician whose big ambition is to do a Dracula musical with puppets. And when you need cool-looking puppets for a major feature film, who do you turn to? Of course you seek out the creative folks who work at Jim Henson Productions.
The Best Christmas Movies
"The Muppet Christmas Carol" earned the number 9 spot on our favorite films for the holiday season list.
The Muppets Interviews -Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Nicholas Stoller, James Bobin
Jason Segel, Amy Adams, screenwriter Nicholas Stoller, and director James Bobin interview at The Muppets premiere, and video of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog on the green carpet at the star-studded event.