What if Pixar made a Muppet Movie?

[CrazyHarryFan]

Forget about legality or rights and all that, just for fun lets discuss this:

What if Pixar wanted to do a digital Muppet movie? Would you support it? Would you not want to see it? Why or why not?

Personally, I am obsessed with Pixar like I am the Muppets. I know the reaction that I might get by asking, but imagine the new audience that a digital Pixar movie would create.

It may seem strange, and you may argue that a digital movie would put the Puppeteers out of a job, but I don't think so at all. If anything, I think it would quickly create a huge demand for all things Muppets!

Anyway, I just thought it might be interesting to get the discussion started.


God Bless!


----Chuck

[antsamthompson9]

I like Pixar and the Muppets, so I guess I would like it.

[Colbynfriends]

They could do it with the digital puppetry that Henson uses for Waldo C. Graphic on The Jim Henson Hours, and Sid the Science Kid. That's be interesting

[RedPiggy]

Pixar and the Muppets would go really well, I think. Not only does their general mood seem to be a good fit, but I though Karen Prell did some work there too. You can't beat actual Muppeteers at Pixar.

[Beauregard]

I know this is the reaction you expected to get: "Never. Want. To. See. Digital. Muppets. Ever." So, so as not to let your expectation down..."I never ever want to ever see the Muppets animated ever ever ever."

Although, I would like to see a Pigs in Space CGI series, and/or a new Muppet Babies cgi, based on the Puppet designs.

[RedPiggy]

I'm not fond of the idea of digital muppets either, actually. Just from a personality standpoint, the two companies are a decent match.

[Fluffets]

Oh GOD I think thats a bad idea! Interesting topic though. I think it would destroy what the muppets are! If I'm right in sayhing this muppet is a combinstion of two words: Marionette and Puppet. And basically thats what they are. PUPPETS! Jim Henson was working on something similiar though near the time of his death I think. He was going to do a muppets special about computers. It was sadly never made though. He made a 3D kermit head, and he also had already made an entire 3D character. Waldo C. Graphic. I still think its a bad idea though.

[Fluffets]

They could do it with the digital puppetry that Henson uses for Waldo C. Graphic on The Jim Henson Hours, and Sid the Science Kid. That's be interesting

This may not have anything to do with the topic but... I just realiazed I think you sent me a friend invite on youtube. My account name on youtube is doctorwhoobawooba. :)

[Baby Gonzo]

I wouldn't mind seeing a project that mixes traditional puppetry mixed with Digital Muppets like Waldo, much in the same fashion as Muppet Vision 3D. I wouldn't want CG to be the dominant element though.

[Colbynfriends]

This may not have anything to do with the topic but... I just realiazed I think you sent me a friend invite on youtube. My account name on youtube is doctorwhoobawooba. :)
Sure did. :D

[Redsonga]

I would like it if it meant that the puppets were still used :). You can make a CGI movie without having to make every part CGI I think :)

[ravagefrackle]

The selling point of Pixars work isnt just the style of animation, Its the way they tell a story and develop characters, they could use paper cut outs and tell a fantastic story, so sure bring on the Brad Birds and John Lassaters,Give them the Muppet and reigns and have them film a Live action film with puppets. bring on any great Storyteller thats what the muppets need, enough with Smaking you over the head jokes, and tell a story that is fun, and has funny momenst thats what will bring the muppets back, not the endless Hollywood puns, and insider jokes,
watch any making of for a pixar movie, and tell me what the real focus is, The animation is Fantastic, but its the story that makes the movie.

Tell me why you cant tell a story like that with puppets?

[bazooka_beak]

I'm not really sure. Pixar is really good at what they do, but I'm not fond of animated Muppets (particularly in their style of animation). Perhaps they could WRITE the story for it, though.

[CrazyHarryFan]

Wow. Wow.... it's like you took the words right out of my mouth! Are you spying on me? haha

I couldn't agree more. I feel like the Muppets have been marginalized and it's a shame that such an amazing world with that many superb characters and such a rich and diverse history can't get better story lines to interest children.

I am absolutely believe that the Muppets could be a MAJOR franchise again if they would only go in a new direction. Whatever has been going on for the last several years is broken. Time to re-imagine what the Muppets can do!

The proof is in the pudding. Star Trek the Next Generation was AMAZING - and everyone thought it was going to fail. Thats just one small and highly unrelated example, but you see what I mean. It's possible to reinvent the Muppets - it's not too late!

Anyway, I know that sounds sacrilege, but really I think it's time for fresh ideas and perspectives. It doesn't have to be trendy, but it most certainly could be relevant again!


-----Chuck:)









The selling point of Pixars work isnt just the style of animation, Its the way they tell a story and develop characters, they could use paper cut outs and tell a fantastic story, so sure bring on the Brad Birds and John Lassaters,Give them the Muppet and reigns and have them film a Live action film with puppets. bring on any great Storyteller thats what the muppets need, enough with Smaking you over the head jokes, and tell a story that is fun, and has funny momenst thats what will bring the muppets back, not the endless Hollywood puns, and insider jokes,
watch any making of for a pixar movie, and tell me what the real focus is, The animation is Fantastic, but its the story that makes the movie.

Tell me why you cant tell a story like that with puppets?

[Fluffets]

Sure did. :D

How nice.:) If you can find it, take a look at my muppet role game! :)

[Kiki]

Some would believe that it would defeat the purpose of The Muppets, however it's a cool topic to think about. I LOVE both Muppets and Pixar! :excited: Perhapes not together though. ;) But hey, if it ever happened, i'd prolly see it!

[Drtooth]

IF and only IF the movie utilized digital puppetry. Only then would it even still be muppet or Henson-y....

[ravagefrackle]

IF and only IF the movie utilized digital puppetry. Only then would it even still be muppet or Henson-y....

how would that make it Muppetey?

so Having a Actor write the script for the next muppet movie makes it muppety?

Muppets are what makes it Muppety, and Great Script, and a Great Story , and a Amzing Director with a vision, is what makes it memorable.

All Digital Puppetry would do is make it look like a Cartoon.