It's Official: Henson's Fraggle Rock Movie

[Phillip Chapman]

Even though we've been talking about it for more than a year, Henson officially announced they are going forward with a Fraggle Rock film. Find out who is writing the screenplay and more in this exciting announcement.

http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2006/101906.shtml

[Frogster]

YES!!!!!! :smirk:

[CoOKiE]

YAHOO! Def will have to be there for the first screening

[The Count]

Yaeeeeeyyyy!! *Flailing arms about like our froggy leader.

This is great fantasticabulous news Phil! That means that the three main branches of the Henson family will finally be represented with theatrical releases. Oh, I can hardly wait! This'll be a must see, probably the first Henson Muppet movie I'll actually have seen at the movies.
Man, I rully hope everybody's in on this: Jerry, Steve, Karen, Kathy, and Dave... And Doc as well of course.
Oh, spread the Fragglish excitement!

[Erine81981]

HIP HIP HOORAY! They Fraggle are going to dance into theaters sometime in the future. I can't wait and can't even imagin how it will be. I'm just glad to see something new with my all time favoirte Jim Henson creation. Fraggle Rock. *starts singing the theme song and jumping around the room*

[MrsWembly]

YEAH!!! Oh, I can't wait! I can't believe I'm going to see fraggles on the big screen! :excited:

[JJandJanice]

This is so awesome I just can't wait. :smirk: :excited: , love Fraggles.

[BradFraggle]

:excited: [Insert obligatory term of excitement and anticipation here] :excited:

[Kiki]

Ooh! Ooh! Happy-happy joy-joy! :crazy: ;)

It'll be great to see the Fraggles together again, can't wait!

This. Is. Great. News... thanks!! Oh I can't wait, it's soo made my day!! :excited:

[travellingpat]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeet

[Speed Tracer]

Man, I can't wait. One concern... does anyone know if Gerry Parks is still alive? it wouldn't be a Fraggle movie without Doc, or Sprocket.

[King Prawn]

Oh MY God! :excited:

This is great news, I think I mcuh rather hear of this than a new Muppet Movie. I've always loved the Fraggles and thought it was a shame they were only ever used for the TV Show unlike Sesame Street & The Muppets. And finally we'll get to see something new involving MOKEY (hopefully)

[Jivepuppet]

This is the part I love about this movie:
Ahment Zappa is writing it.
One of Frank Zappa's sons.
That in itself makes this movie something to see!

[MuppetMarc]

I saw the last name of the director and I was like, "Ahment Zappa? Frank Zappa? Is it a common name German name?"

[theprawncracker]

*bounces* Oh this is SOOOOO exciting!! The Fraggles are finally coming to the big screen! Oh how happy!! I'm gonna have to see it like eight times!! *bounces bounces bounces* Oh this is so great!!! I really hope we see Doc (and yes, Gerry Parks is still alive) and maybe even Cantus. Ooh, I wonder if Junior Gorg will get a new performer, or if maybe we just won't see him. I don't see how that can be though, he was a core part of the show. But still! FRAGGLE MOVIE!!! *dances cares away*

[Vic Romano]

Man, I rully hope everybody's in on this: Jerry, Steve, Karen, Kathy, and Steve... And Doc as well of course.
My first immediate thoughts too. I really hope Jerry is feeling well enough to do this. Now that would be a great note to retire on!

One concern... does anyone know if Gerry Parks is still alive? it wouldn't be a Fraggle movie without Doc, or Sprocket.
IMDB (http://imdb.com/name/nm0662730/) lists that he hasn't done anything since 2004, but that's about it. I wonder when we'll see a complete cast list? :excited:

[redBoobergurl]

Oh my oh my oh my oh my!!!!! This is the best news I've heard in a long time!!!! Can't wait!

[Beauregard]

Wow! I heard this was coming, but didn't expect an official notice for at least another year! I'm eagerly awaiting any new developments!

And I desperatly hope that all the original voices will be back, and that we don't get corny cameo's of famous silly-people...

[Vic Romano]

Yeah! No Fraggle Holes leading to the set of Scrubs, okay!?

[christyb]

*looks at Beau*

How'd you get outta that closet? We had you in there pretty good so you couldn't take over the movie. Anyways, I'm excited. Albeit I know it's still a ways off...I can't wait to see it. That and I'd love to write it myself buuuttttt...kudos to the guy who got the job and a forwarning...we're all watching you like a hawk! You better make it good. Mwhahaha :)

[zns]

All right. This has been the best news since they plannned to release Sesame Street: Old School. Can't wait to see the trailer. :) :) :)

[OverUnderAround]

I really hope Jerry is feeling well enough to do this. Now that would be a great note to retire on!

I agree, I hope Jerry is able to cope with his lung disease to be in the film.

I always believed that Wembley was Steve's number one character and would love Wembley to be the star of the film.

[Beauregard]

What I hope is that Mokey doesn't get moved to the background...that would be tragic.

[The Count]

Um... Could a moderator please edit my above post?
Meant to say Dave in that list of Muppeteers, but I listed Steve twice.
Thanks.

Oh, and if this is a Fraggle film, I'd think that all the main characters will get their chance to shine including Mokey and the Gorgs and the Trash Heap and...

[Beauregard]

Hey, do you think there will be new characters? And if so, are there any muppeteers you'd like to see with a FR charcter? Bill would be great as a fraggle.

[The Count]

Sure... Any of the still present/active cast they can get... Maybe Teri or David Rudman... Or hopefully they can get Ricky Boyd to do some new characters in either his own style or in a Richard-esque manner.

[Squigiman]

...Ahmet Zappa???

So, they lose Jerry Juhl, inspired genius, co-creator of the show and characters, oldest and longest-running head-writer of all of Muppetdom, and replace him with...THIS?!?!? I just don't get it. Where are the other in-house people? Where's anyone else who's written a Muppet-related thing, or a kids' movie or any movie? I really don't get it.


-Squigiman

[Vic Romano]

Hey, do you think there will be new characters? And if so, are there any muppeteers you'd like to see with a FR charcter? Bill would be great as a fraggle.
I read a thread here once about someone wonderin' why Frank never had a special Fraggle on the side he could do from time to time. How awesome would it be to have a Frank appear, even for a brief cameo, with the others... a guy can dream, can't he?

[OverUnderAround]

When they make their movie, things are going to have to be large scale and overblown to bring in the viewing public to the theatres.

Picture the Trash Heap as big as a city.
How about 'Gorg City', with thousands of Gorgs.
The discovery that some Fraggles can fly.
and a Doozer-metropolis.

[superboober]

Sounds interesting. I'll need to know more about plot specifics before I fully commit to seeing it, so anyone who finds anything mroe specific out, please post them here.

And don't be too worried about Mokey, I think; if indeed Brian and Lisa will be steering it, she'll be in the front with the others, I'm fairly confident.

[Barry Lee]

Hmmm.. this is truly great news. And this wouldn't be an expensive movie overall, since it will be alot of live action locations, the sets, puppets, etc wont cost as much. It would be interesting to see what they do for the songs especially since (supposedly) Frank Zappa's son is writing.

Im hoping Gerry decides to be in it, he probablly will, but who knows. Plus, wonder if they will have any guest stars voicing the fraggles? That might be interesting as well. It would be neat if some famous singers reanact some fraggle songs from the show. But I am really excited about this!

Woohoo! :excited:

[Big Bird Fan]

I'm not getting excited until I'm sure this is being done right. The Fraggles have been off the air for a LOOOONG time. To me, that just means they'll be more things that can go wrong.

Plus I'm a big believer in ending on a high note, which is the series did. I'm worried a movie might ruin things if it doesn't turn out right.

[Gorgon Heap]

Man, I can't wait. One concern... does anyone know if Gerry Parks is still alive? it wouldn't be a Fraggle movie without Doc, or Sprocket.

He is, but I think he may be retired. I've been playing phone and email tag with his agent to do an interview with GP for MC (which he's apparently willing to do), and his agent described him as 'homebound'.

Reminds me, I owe the agency another follow-up phone call.

David "Gorgon Heap" Ebersole

[crazed gonzo fa]

AWESOME!!! I can't wait! Thanks Phil Chapman!!!

[OverUnderAround]

{SNIP}...his agent described him as 'homebound'.

Ouch! Homebound! I know that term. It basically means due to ill health you can't leave your home anymore except to go to the doctor because you are very sick.

[MrsWembly]

Can anyone fill me in on Ahmet Zappa's past experience in writing? :confused:

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

awsome news! best thing to hear so far! :) :excited:

[Foodie]

*vomits in the best way possible* :smirk: :excited:

Nick

[BEAR]

I'm not getting excited until I'm sure this is being done right. The Fraggles have been off the air for a LOOOONG time. To me, that just means they'll be more things that can go wrong.

Plus I'm a big believer in ending on a high note, which is the series did. I'm worried a movie might ruin things if it doesn't turn out right.


Every party has a pooper that's why we invited you, party pooper!! :p Just teasing.

I for one am extatic (sp?)!! I knew (or atleast had a strong belief) that this was going to actually happen. It was just a matter of time before we got the official word from Henson. Oh this is great! I also agree that this film could not be happening at a better time. We need it. Our country needs it! The WORLD needs it!!!

[MattFraggle]

ay-Yoopadad! is-oopadad, he-thoopadad, est-boopadad, ews-noppadad, in a ear-yoopadad!


Rufffafluff!

[wes]

my concern and worry is that they try to use Convincing John or Cantus. that would ruin the movie for me, for as much as they try to replace Jim's voice it's just not the same.:cry:

And another Concern:Ahmet Zappa, of the Zappa Family i think I last saw him and his brother host a 3rd rate game show for d list actors, He's crazy, it will be interesting to see what Ahmet can do with Jim and Jerry work.:sympathy:

[crazed gonzo fa]

I read a thread here once about someone wonderin' why Frank never had a special Fraggle on the side he could do from time to time. How awesome would it be to have a Frank appear, even for a brief cameo, with the others... a guy can dream, can't he? When I first saw Convincing John, I thought he was performed by Frank Oz because I thought CJ sounded like Rowlf.

[mrsieve]

Man, I can't wait. One concern... does anyone know if Gerry Parks is still alive? it wouldn't be a Fraggle movie without Doc, or Sprocket.

Mr. Parkes is still living in Canada (since 1956, he is originally from Ireland), the last movie he made that I can recall was called Saint Ralph (Canadian production) in 2004.


The following was borrowed from:
henson .com / company / 20061019.html

(sorry I haven't posted 10 messages, so I am unable to enter the proper link) "You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you have made 10 posts or more."

October 19, 2006
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE! Fraggle Rock Feature is in the Works!

The Jim Henson Company Developing a new big-screen adventure for Fraggles
Hollywood, CA (October 19, 2006) – The Jim Henson Company now confirms what millions of internet fans have speculated: the Company is in development on a full-length feature about the Fraggles, stars of the 1980’s television show “Fraggle Rock.” The announcement was made today by Lisa Henson who serves as co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company with her brother Brian Henson. The untitled film will for the first time take Gobo, Wembley, Mokey, Boober and Red on an adventure outside of Fraggle Rock where they will interact with the strange beings in “outer space” (also known as humans). The treatment is being written by author Ahmet Zappa (The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless) who will also executive produce the project with Brian Henson and Jason Lust. Lisa Henson will produce.

Lisa Henson said, “’Fraggle Rock’ has remained a favorite project at our Company and has certainly continued to be loved by its many devoted fans, so we are thrilled to begin work on this project. With its message of celebrating diversity and its ambitious goal of promoting world peace, now is the perfect time to embark on a new Fraggle adventure.”
“I’m very excited to be working with The Jim Henson Company on this project,” said Ahmet Zappa. “So much of my childhood was spent watching ‘Fraggle Rock’…I never missed an episode! I’m also really looking forward to using music to tell the story; it played such a central role in the original series and truly helped create the ‘Fraggle Rock’ that we know and love today.”

“Fraggle Rock” premiered on HBO in 1983 and over five seasons garnered multiple awards and a global fan following. The show was created by Jim Henson as an international co-production and was adapted for each territory to meet the needs of its audience. By showing cooperation and conflict resolution among the different inhabitants of the Rock (the Fraggles, the Doozers and the Gorgs), the show taught the concepts of mutual respect and peace. Recently, devoted fans petitioned online for a DVD release of the series. The season one box set exceeded expectations and its incredibly strong consumer response led to the successful season two release.

[wes]

When I first saw Convincing John, I thought he was performed by Frank Oz because I thought CJ sounded like Rowlf.


Frank Oz did not do Rowlf Jim Henson did Rowlf.:sympathy:

[wembleyfraggle]

WOW! Thats AWSOME! Im SOOOOOOOOOO exCITED! I wonder if the company will do a contest to be an extra in it or an extra Fraggle. I have gotten a picture with the main person of a few of my favorite things, the Five Fraggles would complete it, if not over throw it!
1. Brian Henson
2. Jodi Benson
3. Amy Lee from Evanescence, (not yet but going to the concert on Wed!)
4. And half the cast of Return to Halloweentown! (I was one of the guys using magic at the lunch table!)
The Fraggles would be AWSOME! OR! The Fraggles with the puppeteers! Nice.
:excited:

[DavidRock]

This is soo good to hear. It'll be cool to have the Fraggles back. :excited::excited::excited:

This may sound a bit stupid but do they have a set of real puppets they always use and they'll re-use them again for the movie or will they make new ones?

[Gorgon Heap]

Why, if they're still on seemingly good terms with Jocelyn Stevenson, Susan Juhl, David Young, Robert Sandler, and Sugith Varughese, would they have Ahment Zappa write the screenplay? I have to wonder if his adoration of FR includes appreciation and awareness of it's subtlety and delicate balance of 'silly and profound' Sugith Varughese has noted.

David "Gorgon Heap" Ebersole

[Ilikemuppets]

Hear's a little imformation on it.http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003286018

[Luke]

This is really great news - i think they will get all the main puppeteers back (with Jerry looping i guess if he can't puppeteer) as you can't really go for the nostalgia factor if the characters sound different. I doubt if they'll use Gerry Parkes as Doc but you never know - and it'd be interesting how they handled the Doc situation seeing as they were different in each country. Jocelyn Stevenson worked at Henson on Hoobs last so has been there recently, now at HIT so i guess she would be involved in some way, if only licensing because as we know HIT licenses the fraggles. Only concern is Henson taking it forward as an independant project for now, and there's not even a writer or producer attached yet. My guess is even though they've announced it, it could still be very touch and go as to whether it will actually see the light of day, and you might not be looking at a theatrical release. "Five Children & It" was a Henson project and wasn't independant and that wasn't even very well promoted or viewed. And as for Jim's characters ... well maybe they should let Brian do em!!!

[Skye]

I think this is pretty cool that it's official, and I am looking forward to it. It'll be really interesting to see what they decide, and how they put everything together!

[movielad]

I wonder, though, if this is going to financially feasable as a 35mm film production? Would Henson consider doing this shot on HD or 2K digital and then up/downscaling where appropriate to film? It would certainly make post-production that little bit cheaper (until it came to printing it to film, but that's what's got to happen until theatres start going digital en masse).

I'm quite wary of this announcement, and while I loved the Fraggles 20 years ago, things have come along way since then and don't want to see the spirit of the thing destroyed just for the sake of making a film.

M.

[BEAR]

I wonder, though, if this is going to financially feasable as a 35mm film production? Would Henson consider doing this shot on HD or 2K digital and then up/downscaling where appropriate to film? It would certainly make post-production that little bit cheaper (until it came to printing it to film, but that's what's got to happen until theatres start going digital en masse).

I'm quite wary of this announcement, and while I loved the Fraggles 20 years ago, things have come along way since then and don't want to see the spirit of the thing destroyed just for the sake of making a film.

M.


No..the world NEEDS this film right now. I am almost certain Jim would want these character put to good service again.

[movielad]

I'm not saying it SHOULDN'T be made (although I am still sceptical at this stage - I would like to be proved wrong, please), I'm just concerned it could be made for the wrong reasons. I just hope that they don't concentrate on making it too fancy beyond what is good for it. I don't want to see this sort of thing in becoming a souless thing in the hope that they'll make tons and tons of money by doing very little in return.

M.

[mrsieve]

This is soo good to hear. It'll be cool to have the Fraggles back. :excited::excited::excited:

This may sound a bit stupid but do they have a set of real puppets they always use and they'll re-use them again for the movie or will they make new ones?


They'll be making new ones. From my understanding the original Fraggles were destroyed by moths or close to it.

[beaker]

Wow.

While Disney seems to have locked the Muppets proper up and thrown away the key, its good to see two of the Muppety franchises(Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock) will be celebrating.

A Fraggle Rock movie, with fraggles in the real outside world...could be the best thing since Muppets Take Manhattan. Muppets are the coolest when they are in the outside world, outside theatres/backlots/studios.

[beaker]

No..the world NEEDS this film right now. I am almost certain Jim would want these character put to good service again.

I agree. Like T he World According To Sesame Street documentary shows, were living in a world ri ght now where something like th is is imperative...true perveyors of world peace and understanding.

I'm not getting excited until I'm sure this is being done right. The Fraggles have been off the air for a LOOOONG time. To me, that just means they'll be more things that can go wrong.

Plus I'm a big believer in ending on a high note, which is the series did. I'm worried a movie might ruin things if it doesn't turn out right.

I understand what ya mean...the final episode of FR brings tears to my eyes to this day. BUT...we never saw much of the Fraggles after the show eneded, cept for brief cameos. With a Muppet movie, yeah we all want it to be perfect...but just the prospect of a theatrical Fraggle rock movie...over a quarter century later, is too cool for words.

Sounds interesting. I'll need to know more about plot specifics before I fully commit to seeing it, so anyone who finds anything mroe specific out, please post them here.


The movie could take place entirely in a Home Depot and I'd travel hours to see it on the big screen:)

[DavidRock]

They'll be making new ones. From my understanding the original Fraggles were destroyed by moths or close to it.

Ahh, thats quite sad actually. Hopefully the new ones will look fantastic.

I agree it'll be cool to see them interact with humans and in the outside world especially as they'll be small. ;)

I just anticipate any sort of return, I was worried they might make it a CGI movie what with the current fad of those but obviously Fraggles are and always will be live...and the best that way. :excited:

[wes]

This is soo good to hear. It'll be cool to have the Fraggles back. :excited::excited::excited:

This may sound a bit stupid but do they have a set of real puppets they always use and they'll re-use them again for the movie or will they make new ones?

David they'll probably make new one's from the old patterns, When Muppetfest happen I read that the fraggles had basically discentigrated, foam doesn't hold up good for over 20 years.

Wrong info above. I read this Artical from Billboard (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003286018)it states and I quote:" The original Henson puppets will be refurbished and updated for the film, with little expectation of computer-generated enhancements (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003286018)."

[Punch'n'Judy]

The original Henson puppets will be refurbished and updated for the film, with little expectation of computer-generated enhancements[/URL]."

http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Mak_Wilson

Mak with a Mokey in 2005. Presume this one was rebuilt.

[Faylo]

^ And she looks as good as ever! : )

Oh man, I am so excited for this movie. I told the two kids I babysit (who are nine and ten-year-old fraggle rockers) yesterday and they were so happy. Now I have an excuse to wear my Red Fraggle costume in public! LOL

[Vic Romano]

I'm really surprised there's nothin' up on IMDB yet, this is the event of the century!

[Punch'n'Judy]

This is the event of the century!

Really? For us, I suppose, but not for millions of others. Sadly.

[Vic Romano]

Well yeah... for us.

[Traveling Matt]

Here's another article on the film from E-Online:

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=0cea2df8-d5db-4d6c-a38f-84d5084b26c0

[mrsieve]

I hope the movie is filmed in Toronto, just like the series was. ;)

[Traveling Matt]

I hope the movie is filmed in Toronto, just like the series was. ;)
Toronto seems unlikely. Best bet is probably LA.

[jacobsnchz]

OMG! I can't believe it!! I have been waiting!!! Visit my other site at:
www.freewebs.com/fragglecave (http://www.freewebs.com/fragglecave)

[AndyWan Kenobi]

Even though we've known something was in the works for a while, I'm SO glad to have official confirmation. Hooray! It will be wonderful to see this series moving forward with new material!

[BEAR]

OMG! I can't believe it!! I have been waiting!!! Visit my other site at:
www.freewebs.com/fragglecave (http://www.freewebs.com/fragglecave)


Your site looks great, Jacob!

[King Prawn]

The more I think about this movie the more excited I get over it. Although I’d like to say I’d love to go to the cinema to see this movie and eat my toffee pop corn as I watch the film on the Big screen I’ll probably end up watching it in the comfort of my own home since I can probably download it before it even arrives to the cinemas here but I’ll buy twenty copies as soon as the movie comes out on DVD :) . Who am I kidding I’ll have to end up going to the cinema to watch this that’s one of the most exciting things about all this to actually have the Fraggle’s come to the big screen, though I’ll have to find some young kids to take because I doubt any of my friends would go with me.

The only thing I hope is that in this movie we are brought back to the actual Fraggle Rock and not just the Fraggle five, I’ve been reading stuff online that the movie will focus on the Fraggle travelling to Outer Space (The Real World) so although it’s going to be cool seeing the Fraggle’s in the real world like the Muppets (well like the Muppets in their first few films not the later ones) I still hope they can devote some time at the start of the movie and maybe the end of it to the actual Fraggle Rock along with the Doozers and other Fraggle’s. I also hope we get to see the Trash Heap and her two sidekicks and Sprocket is a must. Sprocket must be in this movie! Although I do understand if we get no Gorgs in the movie seeing as they’d have to probably rebuilt those complicated Gorgs for a few scenes unless Junior decides to dig a hole through Fraggle Rock and squeeze himself out through the Fraggle Hole that leads to Doc’s Workshop.

I wonder how they’ll deal with the Fraggles in the outside world either they can ignore the fact that Travelling Matt was seen throughout the series interacting with humans as the Muppets usually do and have the Fraggle’s be these strange creatures in a new world were humans would be curious as to what they were (as Doc was at the end of the series) or they go the other direction where it’s normal to have the Fraggles interact with humans as Uncle Matt does and as do the Muppets & Sesame Street characters. I think I’m thinking into this a little too much now

If they do decide to go the “it’s normal to have the Fraggles in the real world” way maybe it could go a little something like this

The Fraggles having just entered “Outer Space” walk through a park and come upon Statler & Waldorf sitting on a bench. Like if Disney was about to let that happen but anyway…

Statler: hey look who finally came out of their hole in the wall

Waldorf: it’s those guys… wow the company must really be looking for new ideas if they’ve brought these guys back

Statler & Waldorf start laughing at the Fraggle’s who just stand their watching them. A daughter and her father pass by

Girl: (Pointing at them) look Daddy, Muppets!

They walk away

Gobo: hey we’re not Muppets! We’re Fraggle’s

Wembley: Gobo…. What’s a Muppet?

Gobo: I don’t know it must be something strange and silly these silly creature like

Boober: thank Fraggle we’re not Muppets; just thinking of what they could be makes be woozy… I knew I should have stayed back home washing laundry

Well maybe not exactly like that but it would help explain the situation. Anyway I’m getting to worked up over this movie just typing this message so I’m going to stop now and go to bed, if I can finally get to sleep.

:smirk: :excited:

[jacobsnchz]

I am counting down the days!! :)

[Gorgon Heap]

Toronto seems unlikely. Best bet is probably LA.

Not necessarily; Toronto is still a very popular place for films to shoot (along with LA, NY, Chicago, Orlando, etc.) Apparently it's cheaper, too.

David "Gorgon Heap" Ebersole

[Punch'n'Judy]

[QUOTE=Gorgon Heap]Not necessarily; Toronto is still a very popular place for films to shoot (along with LA, NY, Chicago, Orlando, etc.) Apparently it's cheaper, too./QUOTE]

I think you've hit the nail right on the head there. Money makes the world go around...

[beaker]

So....

Dark Crystal 2 Thanksgiving/Xmas 2007

Fraggle Rock the Movie spring/summer 2008?

Now if only JHC could create asubdivision to buy back the Muppets and have areal investor behind th em all would be swell:)

*me, who thinks it'd be cool if there was some Muppet cameos in the film, lawyers be darned*

[angiealight]

*crossing fingers*

Please, please, please, pretty please with sugar on top, please be a great Fraggle movie...

Of course I'll be seeing it. Whether I return home elated or heartbroken is a different matter! ^_^

[Drtooth]

To think... I was distraught with fret and worry nothing has been said about this film in some time. Now we have an offical announcement.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I've always been cheated by the fact there was no FR movie. We had Follow that Bird, and 3 Muppet films... (at the time) but Fraggles were regulated to premium cable, leaving fans without it to watch the animated series. It wasn't bad... I love the Fraggles, and that's all I've really seen at that time, but it's not the real show.

Seeing Fraggle Plush at Mainstream Target gets my hopes up. No more Hot Tpoic/Newburry comic cult 80's fandom... it's going to go mainstream, so the chances of the movie are greater than before.

[MrsPepper]

I just read the article. Yay! This is exciting!

[MJTaylor]

I'm looking forward to this picture. I am optermistic enough to believe that the film will be a good one.
As anyone who has viewed my profile will know, Fraggle Rock is my favorite of all the Muppet productions.

[Foodie]

These schmucks here http://www.themovieinsider.com/m3227/fraggle-rock-the-movie/ say that Disney is gonna be releasing the Fraggle flick. True or is someone jumping the gun & makin' assumptions?


Nick:smirk:

[BEAR]

These schmucks here http://www.themovieinsider.com/m3227/fraggle-rock-the-movie/ say that Disney is gonna be releasing the Fraggle flick. True or is someone jumping the gun & makin' assumptions?


Nick:smirk:


I'll read the article but my guess is that they assume Disney owns Fraggle Rock also, when in fact they don't.

[The Count]

Yeah... I'm with Bry on this one... Misinformed assertions, Disney doesn't have a hold on the Fraggles as part of their MHC.

[BEAR]

It's like when people start blaming Disney of things related to Sesame Street. The Walt Disney Company has nothing to do with Sesame Street Muppet characters. People can't separate the two (or 3) groups.

[TheJimHensonHour]

ok so today my roomie comes home and tells me that he saw on his way to work a billboard about some fraggle rock musical or fraggle rock has gone musical sign over here in hollywood...anyone else who lives here know what this is all about?

[BEAR]

Haven't seen it yet, but I haven't been out towards Hollywood since about a week or so ago.

[Beauregard]

It's like when people start blaming Disney of things related to Sesame Street. The Walt Disney Company has nothing to do with Sesame Street Muppet characters. People can't separate the two (or 3) groups.
Never fails to make me laugh.

Oh, that billboard sounds interesting, anyone got any more details )aka images?) on that?

[rurulesunc]

I drive through Hollywood on my way home from work every day. I havent seen anything but I stick to Highland or Vine so if its on a different road (which is highly likely) I wouldnt see it....


Hmm thinking about it, maybe they were driving past Hollywood and Highland where they have headlines from the Hollywood Reporter that cycle through kinda like Times Square. Maybe it was listed up there as a scrolling thing?

[wes]

Does any one think if the movie turns out well that the Henson Exsectives might consider a new seires or reruns of the old show to be put out!

[Drtooth]

It's like when people start blaming Disney of things related to Sesame Street. The Walt Disney Company has nothing to do with Sesame Street Muppet characters.

My opinion? Things on SS would be noticably WORSE is Dis owned SS. I'm talkin' more Elmo under a cheaper puppeteer and some tie-in to Baby Einstein. HAs anyone actually seen some of it? The puppets look like freaking oven mitts with eyes sloppily glues on.

[unclematt]

Are all the original Muppeteers coming back?

[Dil]

Yes. I hope so.

And the 5 Fraggles should have an adventure in the Human World, then go into TRUE outer space, which the Fraggles call Outer-Outer Space.

[The Count]

Well, actually... No, not "all" of the original Muppeteers from Fraggle Rock can/will be back for filming the movie.
Jerry Nelson, we hope will be there to perform/voice Gobo and maybe Pa Gorg, though he does have pulminary health issues to worry about lately.
Steve Whitmire should be there to perform/voice Wembley and Sprocket, and so should Dave for Boober, Kathy for Mokey and Ma Gorg, and Karen for Red.

But remember... Jim can't or won't be there for Cantus nor Richard for Junior Gorg should the Gorgs be included in this movie. If any of those characters are included at all, they'd need to find replacement Muppeteers to fill those spots.

Hope this helps and have a good day.

[ReneeLouvier]

Personally I think Rickey Boyd should try to do Junior Gorg's voice; should they include the Gorgs in the movie. He's done such a great job with Scooter so far!

Cantus on the other hand, I'm not so sure. Possibly Steve Whitmire could do Cantus? Eh, not sure.

[unclematt]

I hope Uncle Traveling Matt is in it.

[The Count]

Well... If they can bring in Marty Robinson from his busy SS taping schedule, then I don't see why not.
Would make sense to have Steve perform Cantus since he's taken over Jim's characters... Though maybe Bill Barretta could do it. Although, now that I think of it, Bill would be better for Convincing John.

[Vic Romano]

Well... If they can bring in Marty Robinson from his busy SS taping schedule, then I don't see why not.
Would make sense to have Steve perform Cantus since he's taken over Jim's characters... Though maybe Bill Barretta could do it. Although, now that I think of it, Bill would be better for Convincing John.
Yeah, I was just about to say Bill. He does Jim's gruff voices well.

[wes]

Personally I think they should not bring back Jim's charater, there just not as good, if they wanted to bring them back they should do like a dream sequence or vision.

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

yeah know.... im NOT just sayin this couse all Disney, but i WOULDN'T be one bit suprized IF Disney was/or is the distributor for the FRAGGLE movie! but then again.... HIT! could be the movies distributor :smirk:

[BEAR]

Well... If they can bring in Marty Robinson from his busy SS taping schedule, then I don't see why not.
Would make sense to have Steve perform Cantus since he's taken over Jim's characters... Though maybe Bill Barretta could do it. Although, now that I think of it, Bill would be better for Convincing John.


Who were you thinking of Marty Robinson for?

As for Travelling Matt, I don't see why he wouldn't be included since you have Dave Goelz there performing his other regular Boober.

As for Junior Gorg, I would suggest David Rudman if any replacement is needed.

[The Count]

Uh no... Bit of misunderstanding there Bry. See, Uncle "Traveling" Matt Fraggle was Marty's main character in the Rock, and I see no worries bringing him in for the movie should the character be involved and the Muppeteer's SS production schedule allow it.
Hope that helps clear things up.

[BEAR]

I'm pretty sure Traveling Matt was performed by Dave Goelz, but okay.

[TheJimHensonHour]

I drive through Hollywood on my way home from work every day. I havent seen anything but I stick to Highland or Vine so if its on a different road (which is highly likely) I wouldnt see it....


Hmm thinking about it, maybe they were driving past Hollywood and Highland where they have headlines from the Hollywood Reporter that cycle through kinda like Times Square. Maybe it was listed up there as a scrolling thing?
yea that was the thing the hollywood reporter thing that scrolles

[Punch'n'Judy]

Uh no... Bit of misunderstanding there Bry. See, Uncle "Traveling" Matt Fraggle was Marty's main character in the Rock, and I see no worries bringing him in for the movie should the character be involved and the Muppeteer's SS production schedule allow it.
Hope that helps clear things up.

Matt was performed by Dave Goelz. Where have you heard about Marty performing him? Perhaps he did the country specific inserts for one of the international productions, in manner of David Barclay, Mike Quinn etc.

[Kimp the Shrimp]

yeah i don;t see Marty Roberson on any fraggle credits

Dave Goelz # "Fraggle Rock" .... Boober Fraggle / Philo / Travelling Uncle Matt Fraggle / Wrench / Additional Muppets (1983-1987) / Additional Muppets (5 episodes, 1983-1987)

[The Count]

Sorry about the confusion. Was going by what I thought was his vocal style... Again, I'm sorry for any confusion my previous posts might've caused.

[mrsieve]

I still get a kick out of seeing Travelling Matt in 80s Toronto.

[Speed Tracer]

I have terrible fears of the Fraggles becoming rappers when they come to Outer Space.

[crazed gonzo fa]

Let's hope they don't put some person in the movie and make the plot revolve around them.

[BEAR]

Sorry about the confusion. Was going by what I thought was his vocal style... Again, I'm sorry for any confusion my previous posts might've caused.


I understand what you are getting at there. If Dave was unavailable and needed to be replaced, Marty Robinson would be the perfect candidate to play Travelling Matt.

[AndyWan Kenobi]

I have terrible fears of the Fraggles becoming rappers when they come to Outer Space.

That would be hilarious!

MC Boober!

;)

[Dil]

How 'bout when Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red go to the Human World, they would then go to TRUE outer space; out of the Earth; which the Fraggles call Outer-Outer Space?

[Dil]

How do you like the idea when Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red go to TRUE outer-space, which the Fraggles call Outer-Outer Space?

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

How do you like the idea when Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red go to TRUE outer-space, which the Fraggles call Outer-Outer Space?


why in the world would they want the Fraggles to go into "Outer-Outer Space"!!!????? :confused: :concern: :attitude:

[Dil]

Because, some people do not want other people to be confused anymore, though in one scene, when Gobo is saying to a human, 'What the heck is going on here in outer space?', then the human replies, 'Hmm, that's rediculous, this isn't outer space.' Then Gobo says 'It is to me.'.

[Dil]

Here's the fact:

Outer-Outer Space is the outside of both Fraggle Rock and the Human World.
TRUE Outer Space would be called Outer-Outer Space by the Fraggles, because it is outside both Fraggle Rock AND the Human World (which the Fraggles call outer space).

[dkmontgomery]

INTERESTING!:rolleyes:

[MWoO]

I think the idea is awful and pointless. The whole idea of fraggle rock is world peace, not interplanetary exploration.

[Dil]

That idea is good to me, in fact, they'll have world peace, then later, it'll be funny while the Fraggles are in outer-outer space, not having the viewers confused anymore, much like Scooter as a go-fer.

[BEAR]

That idea is good to me, in fact, they'll have world peace, then later, it'll be funny while the Fraggles are in outer-outer space, not having the viewers confused anymore, much like Scooter as a go-fer.



What does Scooter have to do with anything?

[Dil]

I meant... uh, A whole new world is coming to the Fraggles after a comical adventure in the Human World. Hee hee!

[MWoO]

Are you drunk?

Of course the idea is good to you. It's your idea. I just don't see why or even how they would end up on a space shuttle going into space. Fraggle Rock may be a fantasy show, but it is at least some what believable that it could take palce in our world. You start adding aliens into that, and you're just getting silly.

[crazed gonzo fa]

What's wrong with aliens? (just kidding)

[Dil]

Aliens is what Fraggles should call silly-ER creatures.

[BEAR]

Aliens is what Fraggles should call silly-ER creatures.


I think you're a "silly-ER creature"! Just teasing!;)

[Barry Lee]

I think you're a "silly-ER creature"! Just teasing!;)

haha. Cheesey but good pun. :)

[Dil]

The reason why I want Outer-Outer Space is that there would be more special effects, and there would be a more hilarious adventure out of the Earth.

Can you tell me why you want the Fraggles in Outer-Outer Space?

[Dil]

Whoops! Posted twice that same post.

[Barry Lee]

The reason why they shouldn't go to Outer-Outer Space Dil, is because it is not true to the Fraggle Rock series itself. The know about these silly creatures ala Humans, its more funny for them to call Earth Outer Space, then Outer Space, um Outerspace.

[Dil]

Really? Just dum Human Same Old Same Old Adventures?

[Barry Lee]

Yes, it will stay true to the Fraggle Show, the only fraggle who has meet a human were Gobo and Travelling Matt, this is the crews ADVENTURE of discovering Earth, which they have never done, so it will be interesting to see how they react to it...

[Faylo]

Plus, didn't JHC want little-to-none special effects in this film?

[Dil]

And it will be Both True AND false.

They'll have plenty of time discovering Earth, and in the 15/20 part, the Fraggles, including Gobo and Uncle Travelling Matt, will find a spaceship, which even Matt haven't seen before, and they decided to go inside for more adventures, and now, they're in Outer-Outer Space and they'll have to find a way back, but this is a little bit shorter than in the adventures of the Human World, you know. In fact, the Fraggles would find a friendly Fraggle Alien, which the Fraggles would first call the sillier creature, because they think he's sillier than the humans, which Fraggles call the Silly creatures. At the end, the Fraggles return home with their new friend, the Alien Fraggle who was once met in Outer-Outer Space.

Nice story, huh?

[Faylo]

It would make a cool fanfiction.

[Dil]

Oh yeah? Well, we'll see. Another Special-Effected Muppet Movie should be produced.

[Dil]

Let's see, a time at Fraggle Rock is at 30 minutes, as in Outer Space, it's 60 minutes, and in Outer-Outer Space, it's 40 minutes, and back in Fraggle Rock, it's 16 minutes. If these are that long, That movie would be ever longer than these Disney movies, 'Mary Poppins' and 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks'.

[Dil]

Who would want the Fraggle Rock Movie to hold the record for being the longest ever Muppet Movie?

[Punch'n'Judy]

Who would want the Fraggle Rock Movie to hold the record for being the longest ever Muppet Movie?

The children that this film is aimed at certainly wouldn't!

[CoOKiE]

Sorry Dil, i can't agree with you on your feelings of Outer Outer space... maybe for a sequal... Not for their first film. Like mentioned... the Fraggle Five are going out to explor Earth, so no its not the "same ol adventures".

It would be intresting how they find an adventure... Someone mentioned before that their goal in the movie was to promote peace, i believe. I wounder how they're going about to reach that goal.

To me, them coming out and exploring our world doesn't seem intresting if its everyday life, so i'm going to take a shot at guessing they're going to meet human actors and help them out.

[BEAR]

I'd like to see how and if they incorporate Doc into the film. Even if Gerry Parks is not physically seen, surely they will make reference to him in some way. He was such a crucial part of the show. He was the Fraggle's connection to the "Outer Space" world.

[unclematt]

Are you drunk?

Of course the idea is good to you. It's your idea. I just don't see why or even how they would end up on a space shuttle going into space. Fraggle Rock may be a fantasy show, but it is at least some what believable that it could take palce in our world. You start adding aliens into that, and you're just getting silly.
may be one of the funniest things I have ever read

[Dil]

Can't you see, that I prefer when the Five Fraggles with Uncle Travelling Matt would be at Outer-Outer Space?

In fact, I'm afraid, just exploring the Earth is not good enough for me. What would be good enough for me is that there would be 60 minutes of exploring Earth, and 45 minutes of exploring out of the Earth. This GOTTA be another special-effected movie, besides the earlier Muppet Movies!! Trust me, it will still be a funny and musical adventure.

[BEAR]

We get that you like your idea, Dil, but I'm afraid that is not how the storyline will work.

[Dil]

You see, (I repeat) I'm afraid, just exploring the Earth is not good enough for me. What would be good enough for me is that there would be 60 minutes of exploring Earth, and 45 minutes of exploring out of the Earth. This GOTTA be another special-effected movie, besides the earlier Muppet Movies!! Trust me, it will still be a funny and musical adventure.

[BEAR]

You see, (I repeat) I'm afraid, just exploring the Earth is not good enough for me. What would be good enough for me is that there would be 60 minutes of exploring Earth, and 45 minutes of exploring out of the Earth. This GOTTA be another special-effected movie, besides the earlier Muppet Movies!! Trust me, it will still be a funny and musical adventure.


Dil, the Fraggles are not about being funny and musical. They're about peace and good values (along with being silly sometimes). The Fraggles were originally created as a way to encourage world peace and put an end to war. What we are to be expecting from this movie (by information so far) is that the rest of the Fraggle 5 will venture out into our world (what they call "outer space" and discover what happens in our lives as human beings. I take it this will be a fairly present day setting and while there probably won't be any direct references to our current war, I'm sure something will be implied. What I mean to say is that this is the most opportune time for a film like this and to bring the Fraggles back to do what they were always meant to do.

[Dil]

Rrrrr, WHY NOT OUTER-OUTER SPACE? IT WOULD BE MORE ENTERTAINING THAN THE MODERN MUPPET MOVIES.

Yes, that movie WOULD have peace and good values.

[BEAR]

Rrrrr, WHY NOT OUTER-OUTER SPACE? IT WOULD BE MORE ENTERTAINING THAN THE MODERN MUPPET MOVIES.

Yes, that movie WOULD have peace and good values.


Okay, then tell us...why would they go to "outer-outer space"? What would be the point? What will they do there?

[Dil]

While in "Outer Space", they would explore around, and there they would find Uncle Travelling Matt, and 60 minutes later, they would find a rocket. And Matt would say "Ooh, there's the jackpot." Then Gobo says "What is it, Uncle Matt?" Then Matt would say "According to the World's Oldest Fraggle, a rocket can send you from outer space back to home." Then they would get in the rocket, with a more dramatic part, where one fraggle is behind and the rocket is about to launch, but luckilly all of the Fraggle will be there. But when they reach "Outer-Outer Space", they get confused, because they would think it was their way back home, but it's not, now, they've landed on the Moon, and Boober explained that they're now in Outer-Outer Space, and he thinks Outer-Outer Space is the Fraggles' worst nightmare. They would have an entertaining adventure there, finding some aliens, known as the Sillier Creatures, and halfway through the Outer-Outer Space adventure, they find Cantus, one of the Minstrels, now on the Moon, and a new Friend! And finally at the end, they return to Fraggle Rock and introduced the new friend.

IF you can contact the Jim Henson Company, you can ask the company about my idea, OK?

[BEAR]

While in "Outer Space", they would explore around, and there they would find Uncle Travelling Matt, and 60 minutes later, they would find a rocket. And Matt would say "Ooh, there's the jackpot." Then Gobo says "What is it, Uncle Matt?" Then Matt would say "According to the World's Oldest Fraggle, a rocket can send you from outer space back to home." Then they would get in the rocket, with a more dramatic part, where one fraggle is behind and the rocket is about to launch, but luckilly all of the Fraggle will be there. But when they reach "Outer-Outer Space", they get confused, because they would think it was their way back home, but it's not, now, they've landed on the Moon, and Boober explained that they're now in Outer-Outer Space, and he thinks Outer-Outer Space is the Fraggles' worst nightmare. They would have an entertaining adventure there, finding some aliens, known as the Sillier Creatures, and halfway through the Outer-Outer Space adventure, they find Cantus, one of the Minstrels, now on the Moon, and a new Friend! And finally at the end, they return to Fraggle Rock and introduced the new friend.

IF you can contact the Jim Henson Company, you can ask the company about my idea, OK?

Interesting, but what would be the mission? The point? The goal for the Fraggles? What are they set out to achieve? What's their objective? Who or what becomes their conflict in obtaining it? Things to think about, Dil. I think this premise you have might have potential as a new fan-fiction. I encourage you to develop this. As for the upcoming film, it isn't going to happen.

[Dil]

We'll see. If I was part of the Jim Henson Company, it WOULD happen.
Ha ha ha!!
You wouldn't believe it would happen, would you?

If you can contact the Jim Henson Company about my idea, and tell me if it would happen or not, I will see.

[BEAR]

We'll see. If I was part of the Jim Henson Company, it WOULD happen.
Ha ha ha!!
You wouldn't believe it would happen, would you?

If you can contact the Jim Henson Company about my idea, and tell me if it would happen or not, I will see.

Dil, why don't you contact them. Here you go:

The Jim Henson Company
1416 North La Brea Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 802-1500
www.henson.com

Good luck!

[Dil]

Thank you!

[BEAR]

Thank you!


no problem.

[crazed gonzo fa]

Dil, your idea has possibilities, but it sounds too complicated, kind of like your last idea for a fraggle rock movie. By the way, how the heck does Cantus get on the moon?

[Dil]

Cantus must've been transported onto the moon. But I wouldn't know why, because his way of saying things is sooo mysterious.

[CoOKiE]

We'll see. If I was part of the Jim Henson Company, it WOULD happen.
Ha ha ha!!
You wouldn't believe it would happen, would you?

If you can contact the Jim Henson Company about my idea, and tell me if it would happen or not, I will see.

Watch it... he is set for world domination!

Once again... i totally agree with Bears point. They were orginally, as he said, created for world peace.

The reason why i loved the idea of Fraggle Rock so much, was because to a child, its believable. Everytime in someones basment, i'd look for a Fraggle Hole... I don't think theres reality in the idea of them going to outer space when they havn't even explored Earth outside the Rock.

Honestly, ALOT of us grew up watching Fraggle Rock. Not putting you down, but I think you're a little young, as a 15 year old, to understand what it was like growing up watching the show as a child. But as a fan, it would be really intresting for us old fans to watch them explor Earth. You can get your laughs from Boober. As petrified enough as he is, imagin him stepping out into our world.

[Barry Lee]

oh gosh .... ( i am literally laughing rolling on the floor right now )

[beaker]

Watch it... he is set for world domination!

Once again... i totally agree with Bears point. They were orginally, as he said, created for world peace.

The reason why i loved the idea of Fraggle Rock so much, was because to a child, its believable. Everytime in someones basment, i'd look for a Fraggle Hole... I don't think theres reality in the idea of them going to outer space when they havn't even explored Earth outside the Rock.

Honestly, ALOT of us grew up watching Fraggle Rock. Not putting you down, but I think you're a little young, as a 15 year old, to understand what it was like growing up watching the show as a child. But as a fan, it would be really intresting for us old fans to watch them explor Earth. You can get your laughs from Boober. As petrified enough as he is, imagin him stepping out into our world.


Unless you were Canadian, only the priveleged could see Fraggle Rock in the 80's. I remember LOVING what I could of Fraggle Rock...the books, toys,
the episode here or there at my friends house, but as a poor kid...
an HBO show(paying on top of cable) was a no go. So it wasnt really til I got ahold of fan tapes in the 90's that I truly got to enjoy it, otherwise, I just had the 1988 cbs cartoon.

I do think it was shameful of JHC to have made it for HBO instead of for regular non cable television.

[Dil]

Boober would call Outer-Outer Space, the Fraggles' worst nightmare.

[SillyRed]

The Fraggle Rock cartoon was on NBC.

[wembleyfraggle]

Rrrrr, WHY NOT OUTER-OUTER SPACE? IT WOULD BE MORE ENTERTAINING THAN THE MODERN MUPPET MOVIES.

Because
1. Any movie that has gone to space sucked. Like Friday the 13th. Its just not good.

2. It has NOTHING to do with Fraggle Rock.

3. The last movie that had to do with the Muppets and Space, im sorry, but it wasn't the JHC BEST work. It has no magic.

Im sorry, but I think the whole space idea is just....not good.

[Barry Lee]

I totally agree with WembleyFraggle.

[Dil]

Ooh, don't you get it?

There's GOTTA be another special effected Muppet Movie, besides the early muppet movies, there's GOTTA be!

[Barry Lee]

no DIL DONT YOU GET IT?

THERES GOTTA BE A MOVIE TRUE TO THE SHOW FRAGGLE ROCK!

[Dil]

rrrr, FINE!! HAVE IT THAT WAY!!!

AND WHILE MAKING ANOTHER MUPPET MOVIE, IT SHOULD BE AS SPECIAL EFFECTED AS EARLIER MOVIES!!!!

[Dil]

What About Another Special Effected Movie, Besides The Early Muppet Movies!!!

[crazed gonzo fa]

Dil, like a lot of things you're dragging this out to the point where none of us can stand it. You can have your opinions and stick to them, but please change the subject.

[BEAR]

rrrr, FINE!! HAVE IT THAT WAY!!!

AND WHILE MAKING ANOTHER MUPPET MOVIE, IT SHOULD BE AS SPECIAL EFFECTED AS EARLIER MOVIES!!!!


I don't even understand what that means, but I do know that the film can still have some special visual effects (as I'm sure it will have at least a little) without going into "Outer outer space". Besides, that is NOT what the film is going to be, so just let it go, buddy.

[Dil]

how come the Muppet Movies after Jim Henson's death aren't as good as the muppet movies before Jim Henson's death? Don't you want Fraggle Rock to be as good as Muppet movies before Jim Henson's death?

[Barry Lee]

Yes... but movies before jim's death didn't have special effects. The reason theyre not good is because they arent staying true to the muppets, and DIL, your ideas arent staying true to the Fraggle Rock spirit.

[CoOKiE]

I dunno Barry Lee... i mean when Jim was around, he had this GREAT idea that Kermit and Fozzie would be meeting at the Ol Mos Eisley Cantina Cafe. But he had to cut the special effects down. No wait... I think he had that idea for the Muppets Take Manhatten when Kermit got hit by a car, and had to remember the way of the force...wait... nah that wasn't it either... hmmm. No, i don't think there ever was a time Jim tried to make the Muppet movies "good".

But as stated lets please move on... Hey, btw... everyone have a Happy Cranberry Sauce day!

[Dil]

The Muppet Movie did have special effects, though; explosions, rainbows, and... uh... smokes. The Fraggle Rock Movie's gotta be as good as The Muppet Movie, which most of the members voted for favorite Muppet movie.

[crazed gonzo fa]

DIL WILL YOU PLEASE CHANGE THE SUBJECT!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (sigh) Sorry for going crazy there.

[unclematt]

I am changing the subject. This might have all ready been covered and I might have missed it but what are everyones feelings on Doc for the movie?

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

DIL WILL YOU PLEASE CHANGE THE SUBJECT!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (sigh) Sorry for going crazy there.

yeah you sayed it man! and ahh... can ANY one ban that fool? :smirk:

[Barry Lee]

yeah you sayed it man! and ahh... can ANY one ban that fool? :smirk:

I totally agree with you, im fed up with this kid... he should be banned.

[Dil]

I'm SORRY!! So sorry. I wished I didn't do that.

[travellingpat]

Dil...your just getting annoying sorry man!

[unclematt]

Guys, It changed the subject. remember?

[Dil]

Sorry, but I just don't like how some things should be THAT much.

[Dil]

You know, it cost money to do some contacting, I think. And I can't afford to do it.

Maybe someone who can afford to contact the Jim Henson Company can help. He or she will announce me that they will or will not have an Outer-Outer Space scene in the movie.

I am expecting someone to say "OK", not "Stop it" or "No".

[anythingmuppet]

I totally agree with you, im fed up with this kid... he should be banned.
I agree with Mickey Muppet and Barry Lee...he just won't stop. I mean, look, he posted 5 threads, all exactly the same, in different forums promoting his lousy fan-fic. :rolleyes:

[Dil]

I'm not an IMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i mean.... I want it MY way.

[anythingmuppet]

I'm not an IMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i mean.... I want it MY way.
What?!?!?

We all KNOW you want it your way, we all KNOW you're self-centered, what are you trying to say here?!

[CoOKiE]

Its not Burger King Dil... u can't have it yer way.

[CoOKiE]

I agree with Mickey Muppet and Barry Lee...he just won't stop. I mean, look, he posted 5 threads, all exactly the same, in different forums promoting his lousy fan-fic. :rolleyes:

Not side'n with n e one... but that was uncalled for. Say yer sorry! :mad:

Honestly, we can still make fun of him if he continues, but to call someones ideas "lousy" is just putting someone down to harshly. We understand that his idea for making a movie just wouldn't sell, but when someone has an idea about something... its up to them to do something about it.

He came up with an idea for FR... i honestly think he should create his own characters n use that story, instead of making up one for characters that just don't fit that sinario... uh.. can i get a spell check over here?

Anyway... at least he is finally moving it to another thread... be happy for that... i know i am :)

As for that DOC idea UncleMatt had asked... I feel that he should possibly make a camio... but thats it. Just for 2 lines, maybe if the Fraggles are in public or on tv, Doc can notice them and say something... not like "hey theres our pals!" But something to go with whatever the ending speech is... something to go with the moral of the movie. Almost similar to Jim's lines in Muppet Family Christmas.

[anythingmuppet]

Yeah, you're right Cookie, that was a little harsh, but I was kinda t'eed off last night. Sorry Dillish. :D

[BEAR]

You know, it cost money to do some contacting, I think. And I can't afford to do it.

Maybe someone who can afford to contact the Jim Henson Company can help. He or she will announce me that they will or will not have an Outer-Outer Space scene in the movie.

I am expecting someone to say "OK", not "Stop it" or "No".


A stamp costs 39 cents, dude. Not much money if you ask me.

[Dil]

Guys, listen to me.
"Outer Space" is a mess.
Life, "Outer-Outer Space", is better than anything they got down there.

[CoOKiE]

And thats EXACTLY why the fraggles are coming to "outer space". To fix things up. Dil, please, everyone has asked you to stop... i'm back'n yer ideas up to a degree here... now go with me on this.... actually go on yer own n don't post on this thread with your ideas... go make a story using yer ideas an yer own characters... ok? I'll have Anythingmuppet sick you again.

ahem... sit boy.. wait for my orders... :sympathy:

For now on, wait till u hear about the actual story, before you can judge it... sound good?

[crazed gonzo fa]

Listen to CoOkie.

[Faylo]

And thats EXACTLY why the fraggles are coming to "outer space".

Amen!


Fraggle Rock was a show to promote peace in our world, and if I'm correct, the movie would have the same values as the TV show. I don't see how the gang going into space would solve this issue!

[Barry Lee]

Amen!


Fraggle Rock was a show to promote peace in our world, and if I'm correct, the movie would have the same values as the TV show. I don't see how the gang going into space would solve this issue!


I agree with Faylo, CoOkie, and the rest of the gang. Listen to there responses Dil.

Barry S. Lee

[crazed gonzo fa]

Has anyone heard anything new about the movie? Please?

[unclematt]

I am awaiting news shortly. I really hope this is not another project that everyone gets super excited about and it goes no where.

[Barry Lee]

I do think Henson will get this done... I have more faith in them, then some other people ((coughs))

Barry S. Lee

[Faylo]

I'm not sure how quickly we're gonna get news, they announced the project about six weeks ago, and I don't know how long it takes to make a screenplay.. :confused:

[BEAR]

I'm sure we'll get some sort of updates soon. Not tomorrow or next week, but soon. I have faith in this project. This is the perfect time for a film featuring the Fraggles and you know that Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl would agree. What a lovely tribute to their spirits as well. My hope is that we get some great songs for this movie. Songs like the ones they did on the series. None of this modern pop stuff. As long as it stays true to who the Fraggles are.

[Dil]

Guys, listen to me.
"Outer Space" is a mess.
Life, "Outer-Outer Space", is better than anything they got down there.

Isn't that quote similar to Sebastian's
"Ariel, listen to me.
The human world is a mess.
Life Under the Sea is better than anything they got up there."

from The Little Mermaid?

Oh, and by the way, I think Gobo and pals will meet up with Uncle Matt in "Outer-Space".

[Super Scooter]

Oh, and by the way, I think Gobo and pals will meet up with Uncle Matt in "Outer-Space".

REALLY? That is incredibly perceptive!

[BEAR]

Isn't that quote similar to Sebastian's
"Ariel, listen to me.
The human world is a mess.
Life Under the Sea is better than anything they got up there."

from The Little Mermaid?



Yes, we got it, Dil.

[Speed Tracer]

Just a question - is Gerry Parks still alive?

[Faylo]

According to IMDB he is.

[BEAR]

Yes, from what I've heard he is. He is very old by now though. I don't know how he is health-wise.

[Speed Tracer]

That's good. It would be awesome to have him in the movie. Of course, if he's healthy enough. I certainly hope he is.

This is just a thought... what do people think of the Fraggle Five riding on Sprocket's back in the movie? Like, they would discover the outside world while on his back. Again, it's just a thought. I'd personally like to see it - that kinda thing adores me.

[Dil]

No way!! The Fraggle Five should be on their own in their Human World Adventure.

[Speed Tracer]

No way!! The Fraggle Five should be on their own in their Human World Adventure.

Excluding their human sidekicks played by Ludacris and Carrot Top, of course.

[unclematt]

Excluding their human sidekicks played by Ludacris and Carrot Top, of course.
I hope that was a joke

[BEAR]

Well, I just hope that Sprocket has decent involvement. Even if Doc is in very little of the film, I would like for Sprocket to play a big role.

[unclematt]

I can see that

[wes]

change of subject....

how do you think sporket will be used in the movie, and have we herd of Doc being in the movie?

[Beauregard]

You know, it cost money to do some contacting, I think. And I can't afford to do it.

Maybe someone who can afford to contact the Jim Henson Company can help. He or she will announce me that they will or will not have an Outer-Outer Space scene in the movie.

I am expecting someone to say "OK", not "Stop it" or "No".
I'm sorry...I'm seeing letters but not hearing words? What is this fellow saying?

But seriously, Sproket could be fantastic in this movie. I'm hopeing that they won't make him suddenly start spouting English, because he so has to stick to dog-speak. It would be cool for him to secretly follow the Fraggles, with Doc following him...sort of a follow-my-leader type thing.

[The Count]

Forget about it Bo... Just stick with the script... Er, um, speculative discussion of the movie that is.

Though I kind of like the idea of having Doc appear at the end for just a few lines like Jim in MFC if his health doesn't allow for anything else...
If it's possible, I'd prefer to have Doc in a more familiar role, having appearances at both the beginning and/or ending of the movie anchoring the silliness of the adventure with a bit of realistic silly human perspective.

But of course, it's rully a matter of Doc's health determining what'll happen... I just hope for the best.

[lizroberts]

I think a film of Fraggile Rock would be great. I am looking forward to it if they really do do it.

Hope so fingers crossed.

Liz

[CoOKiE]

OK Wes, we've moved on from it, thnx.

Dil and Speed both have good ideas here... While i can picture the amazment of the Fraggles Looking about the world riding on Sprockets back, i do not however think that Sprocket is big enough to carry all od the fraggles... Sorry, but someones walkin.

I already gave my thought on Docs involvment.. but i'll state it once more. I think that he should have an appearence at the end... like a surprise. Maybe he sees the Fraggles on tv or something out in public and ha ssomething to say after the moral of the story is pointed out. Maybe Gobo will have a speech at the end, and as everyones cheer'n, Doc, in the crowd, should say something.

With his old age, we cant expect alot... BUT lets get this show on the road here if we want him in it... C'MON!

Sprockets involvment should kinda stay with Doc. I know he was a big character, but i think for this movie we should only focus on the Fraggles. Maybe Trash Heap says something that makes them think to go out into the world, and thats her part in the film.

Maye too much imagination givin here.. but what if they have to stop Jr who has found his way to "outer space"... dont n e one shoo me off! Its a thought.

But i do think that there should be people characters... mainly kids, who are involved througout the story. It would be heartwarming to see them say goodbye as they go back to Fraggle Rock.

[BEAR]

Forget about it Bo... Just stick with the script... Er, um, speculative discussion of the movie that is.

Though I kind of like the idea of having Doc appear at the end for just a few lines like Jim in MFC if his health doesn't allow for anything else...
If it's possible, I'd prefer to have Doc in a more familiar role, having appearances at both the beginning and/or ending of the movie anchoring the silliness of the adventure with a bit of realistic silly human perspective.

But of course, it's rully a matter of Doc's health determining what'll happen... I just hope for the best.


That's exactly what I was thinking, Ed. Have Doc appear in the beginning and end, sort of bookending everything, if not in more of the film. I don't think I want Doc in it unless Gerry Parks plays the part. He cannot be replaced. If he is unable to physically appear, some kind of reference to him must be paid.

[BEAR]

Cookie, there absolutely MUST be real human characters in the film. That's one of the main things that makes "outer space" worth exploring. I mean, we're the "silly creatures" right?

[Faylo]

Yeah, it wouldn't make sense if they were to go out into our world and not have at least one encounter with a "Silly Creature".

Hey.. maybe us MC members can be the cameo silly creatures! haha :excited:

[Luke]

and have we herd of Doc being in the movie?

Maybe they won't use Doc, seeing as Doc was only in the USA version and it'd basically mean that wherever they show the movie internationally nostalgic 20 somethings will kinda go "who?". I mean in the UK the fraggles lived in a lighthouse, so how do you suddenly explain them living in a workshop or whatever it was in the states? I think they'll find a way of getting the Fraggles into the outside world without using a human kinda bridging the gap. I can definitely see a Sprocket cameo tho!

[beaker]

Maybe they won't use Doc, seeing as Doc was only in the USA version and it'd basically mean that wherever they show the movie internationally nostalgic 20 somethings will kinda go "who?". I mean in the UK the fraggles lived in a lighthouse, so how do you suddenly explain them living in a workshop or whatever it was in the states? I think they'll find a way of getting the Fraggles into the outside world without using a human kinda bridging the gap. I can definitely see a Sprocket cameo tho!

Yes, but as we all know the Canadian version was the definitive canon:)

Um, and I hate shrinking ray/time travel/etc plot devices, so unless the Fraggles smoke a lot of Madam Trasheap ganja, "riding on the back of Sprocket" is something even the 1988 animated series wouldnt touch.

Fraggle Rock was a show to promote peace in our world, and if I'm correct, the movie would have the same values as the TV show. I don't see how the gang going into space would solve this issue![/COLOR]
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MFS was originally going to be "Muppets IN Space", and man that woulda stank.

No way!! The Fraggle Five should be on their own in their Human World Adventure.

I agree with this...show a little of Fraggle Cave world at the beginning, but as a major fan of Muppets Take Manhattan, I agree

[Bill Bubble Guy]

I haven't seen Fraggle Rock for such a long time but I liked it and I'd love to see this movie use all the characters I remember well including Doc and Sprocket. :)

[Kiki]

I can't wait either Marty. D'ya think it'll be realesed in Aus?? Ooh I sure hope so!! :excited: I mean there is absolutly *NO* Fraggley things in Aus... well, not where I live anywho. :smirk: ;)

[unclematt]

I want a Convincing John appearence

[crazed gonzo fa]

I'd like to see Cantus. Can't wait!

[stick]

can't wait for the movie, it's gonna "rock"... fraggle rock that is.:excited:

[unclematt]

I am pretty geeked about the movie myself

[Beauregard]

Geeked? Is that even a word? Because if it is, then I'm geeked about this film also. But then again, I always have been optermistic.

[unclematt]

I have a friend that uses it alot and it has slipped into my vocabulary. I had never heard used in that way but I have heard it used like "He is geeked out on cocaine" describing some one messed up on cocaine or heroine.

[crazed gonzo fa]

I'm geeked out about this too! (insane laugh) HA HA HA!!!!!

[Beauregard]

Something I've been thinking...what if they change the story, etc, is that such a big deal? *ducks* Yeah, it would be a HUGE deal to me! But! Think about it, when TMS was made into a movie...that changed a whole heap of stuff (such as where they met Scooter). I guess that could happen again?

[crazed gonzo fa]

Well, I was okay with the changes they made in TM. But Fraggle Rock would be different if they did that.

[Super Scooter]

Something I've been thinking...what if they change the story, etc, is that such a big deal? *ducks* Yeah, it would be a HUGE deal to me! But! Think about it, when TMS was made into a movie...that changed a whole heap of stuff (such as where they met Scooter). I guess that could happen again?
The thing about that is, there's no real story with the Muppets. The show for Fraggle Rock always built up on the characters, and never really went backwards with them. There was a history there.

[Beauregard]

The thing about that is, there's no real story with the Muppets. The show for Fraggle Rock always built up on the characters, and never really went backwards with them. There was a history there.
Hmm...yeah, you are right I guess. Also, TMM was always the Muppets making a Movie and only 'approxiamtly how it happened'...ok, forget I said anything. :p

[unclematt]

I am glad you corrected yourself there Beau. I was scared. Just Kidding

[Dil]

Here's my idea:
The Fraggle Five will go on an adventure in Outer Space exploring things they haven't even seen, those human same old stuff. But meanwhile, they will encounter a group of Frackles, who are searching for a mysterious Human World treasure, and the Fraggles and Frackles made a deal: whoever find the treasure first, gets Fraggle Rock, Fraggles either get it back or lose it, which the Frackles might take over as "FRACKLE ROCK". One day, the Frackles would find it first, and the Fraggle Five have to steal the treasure, or else they'll never have Fraggle Rock again, and as "Frackle Rock" the other Fraggles are in jail. And the Fraggle Five is their only hope. And of course, in the end, the Frackles lose their cave, and they get caught by Rustling Humans.

THE MAIN VILLAINS:
Globo Frackle (spoof on Gobo Fraggle)
Boombley Frackle (spoof on Wembley Fraggle)
Doober Frackle (spoof on Boober Fraggle)
Dred Frackle (spoof on Red Fraggle)
Nokey Frackle (spoof on Mokey Fraggle)

[crazed gonzo fa]

First of all Dil, why would the Fraggle Five gamble their home?(it's not even completly theirs) Second of all, I thought you were through with all that "outer outer space" stuff and the frackles/fraggles competition. Don't get me wrong, I think those can be good ideas but then you talk about them a lot and then other people complain about you posting them over and over again. Please don't make this a repeat of those past times.

[Dil]

I don't want the Outer Outer Space anymore, I'm OK with the Frackle/Fraggle competition.

[BEAR]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

[Beauregard]

I don't want the Outer Outer Space anymore, I'm OK with the Frackle/Fraggle competition.
Yey! *dances around* He's seen the light! Praise de lord for dis mighty miracle!

[Luke]

Here's my idea:
The Fraggle Five will go on an adventure in Outer Space exploring things they haven't even seen, those human same old stuff. But meanwhile, they will encounter a group of Frackles, who are searching for a mysterious Human World treasure, and the Fraggles and Frackles made a deal: whoever find the treasure first, gets Fraggle Rock, Fraggles either get it back or lose it, which the Frackles might take over as "FRACKLE ROCK". One day, the Frackles would find it first, and the Fraggle Five have to steal the treasure, or else they'll never have Fraggle Rock again, and as "Frackle Rock" the other Fraggles are in jail. And the Fraggle Five is their only hope. And of course, in the end, the Frackles lose their cave, and they get caught by Rustling Humans.

THE MAIN VILLAINS:
Globo Frackle (spoof on Gobo Fraggle)
Boombley Frackle (spoof on Wembley Fraggle)
Doober Frackle (spoof on Boober Fraggle)
Dred Frackle (spoof on Red Fraggle)
Nokey Frackle (spoof on Mokey Fraggle)

SEE i told you people he was really Brian Henson. HEY BRIAN - You really shouldn't go leaking the plot like this on the internet forums, you know those fans are wierdos who know nothing and will just pick it apart. Hasbro's on the phone about the new Globo and Nokey Frackle dolls they've got prototyped, pick up line one babe!

:eek:

[Super Scooter]

Just think, kiddies! You could be the first on your block to own a Boombley Frackle doll!

I want a Doober! (what is it, Boober on drugs? yeesh!) :p

[Dil]

Globo, Boombley, Doober, Dred, and Mokey, are Frackles and they are more evil, tough, and meaner versions of the Fraggle Five.

WHO's GONNA MAKE YOU SORRY EVER HEARD OF MY IDEA?!
THE FRACKLE FIVE!! THESE ARE UGLY MONSTERS WITH ATTITUDE, CRUELNESS, AND TOUGHNESS, THAT DON'T LIKE FRAGGLES AND THEY DON'T FRAGGLE-LOVERS.

Hahahahah! If you want to contact the Jim Henson Company, you may not want to forget my idea of the Frackle/Fraggle Competition.

[Super Scooter]

WHO's GONNA MAKE YOU SORRY EVER HEARD OF MY IDEA?!
THE FRACKLE FIVE!! THESE ARE UGLY MONSTERS WITH ATTITUDE, CRUELNESS, AND TOUGHNESS, THAT DON'T LIKE FRAGGLES AND THEY DON'T FRAGGLE-LOVERS.

I think I'm going to make this my new signature. :D

[Luke]

Globo, Boombley, Doober, Dred, and Mokey, are Frackles and they are more evil, tough, and meaner versions of the Fraggle Five.

Oh wow Brian, turning it into a horror movie, thats visionary, home run! Every little child watching this is gonna go to bed thinking all night about how scary the mean Fraggles are, frightened for their lives ..... that's memorable marketing for ya! It's a pleasure to be on the same forum as you Mr Henson!

By the way is "Dred" Red Fraggle with Dreadlocks?

[Faylo]

Globo, Boombley, Doober, Dred, and Mokey, are Frackles and they are more evil, tough, and meaner versions of the Fraggle Five.


B-b-but... Mokey's a nice fraggle!!
Oh man, a complete character role reversal? Oh honourable Mr. Henson, fans aren't going to be happy...



:P:P:P

[Barry Lee]

Yeah fans arent gonna be happy. Brian (Dil) your insane.

[Faylo]

I think I'm going to make this my new signature. :D

DO THAT UP!! :D


...The Frackle five would make an interesting visual. Anyone a good drawer/photochoppist? :p

[Dil]

No No No NO!!

It's the nice good Fraggles VS. the same type of monsters from "The Great Santa Claus Switch"

[Beauregard]

*meanwhile, down in Fraggle Rock, the Frackles attack...*

Globo: Er...dudes...my glow-bo sticks just totally ran out, man...And I think I had too many doozer-sticks man...
Doober: Wow, but, those little Doozer guys are whack man...
Dred: So, um, when do we get to beat 'em up?
Mokey: Oooh! This whole evil side to my usually gentle, kind, gerious and careing character is so fun to explore. I wonder what it means?
Boombley: Why the heck doesn't my name begin with a W? How come you guys get to be alliterative?

[redBoobergurl]

Heh heh, I would just like to say how amused I am right now! LMAO at my office and I probably shouldn't be!

Dred, Red with dredlocks, I can picture it now!

[crazed gonzo fa]

I don't want the Outer Outer Space anymore, I'm OK with the Frackle/Fraggle competition.Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention.:o

[Faylo]

Epic Fraggle battle, anyone?