The (Animated) Adventures Of Ernie and Bert

[beaker]

This looks actually pretty awesome. I've actually been a fan of when Muppets are occationally animated(Little Muppet Monsters, Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock, etc) Whats that Koala claymation show? I like that one. At first I thought the post on Muppet news flash was about new Sesame action figures(as they look like that) Im sure they'll be posted online somewhere when they debut.

[BEAR]

This looks interesting, and a nice way to bring Bert and Ernie to the spotlight more often. I don't see why they can't just use the puppets, but I guess they're trying something new.

[Erine81981]

This looks really cool. Bummer that it isn't coming to the US but maybe will get to see it sometime or later.

[D'Snowth]

Yes, this IS rather old news: they've been planning a stop-motion spin-off series with Ernie and Bert for quite some time, not to mention the fall of 2005 was supposed to see an hour-long special of Ernie and Bert travelling the world.

I'll believe this when I see this.

[a_Mickey_Muppet]

sounds cool.... but why do i keep thinking "If this was Disney doing this with there Muppets, MC members would be bashing it left and right"

[Fozzie Bear]

I think it's because it's only the two characters and not all of the characters. If it were ALL of the SS characters you can bet a whistle we'd all be complaining.

It's kind of like the animated Big Bird sequence at the beginning of FTB, it was in his imagination. This way, anything that happens to Ernie and Bert may or may not have to be real, so if we don't like it (HA!) we don't have to accept it. Or somethign like that...

[muppet maniac]

I think this would be really interesting to see. I like the concept. Plus, I hear that Ernie and Bert are quite popular in Europe (mostly in Germany)

I think it's because it's only the two characters and not all of the characters. If it were ALL of the SS characters you can bet a whistle we'd all be complaining.

It's kind of like the animated Big Bird sequence at the beginning of FTB, it was in his imagination. This way, anything that happens to Ernie and Bert may or may not have to be real, so if we don't like it (HA!) we don't have to accept it. Or somethign like that...

Well, there is always YouTube

[Drtooth]

WOW! So this is actually going to happen! I thought it would go back with America's Next Top Muppet, The Fox program, Muppet Haunted House, etc. TO be fair, this would have been the first one that SW would have canned before it was even started.

And no plans to bring it to the US? Is sprout still around? That would work there.

[AndyWan Kenobi]

This seems really interesting to me--of course, I'm a little biased, since and were always two of my absolute favorites. I used to make people call me "Ernie" sometimes. It's nice to see them trying a new format, a new medium, even though it won't feel quite right without the puppets. Still, if they capture the essence of the characters, it should be fine. I hope these make it onto YouTube!

[anytimepally]

anyone know if Steve and Eric are doing the voices?

[DTWolf]

Any word on WHY they're not currently planning it for U.S. release?

Do they think the U.S. is too Elmo-fied to accept Ernie and Bert? Or are they afraid this would compete with Elmo? Are the segments too short for PBS release (i.e., shorter than a half-hour show)? Do they think kids would be confused by having two different Sesame-related shows? Are they worried this will restart the ridiculous "are-they-gay" debate?

I'm curious.

Anyway--all that aside, I suspect eventually these shorts will get U.S. release, if only on DVD.

[Fozzie Bear]

I don't think it could be too short to garner interest because the "Clone Wars" cartoons were originally 1 minute or less and were very popular.

[JEANYLASER]

I can't wait to see the animated Adventures of Ernie and Bert.

[Rustin Allison]

This looks really cute! Can't wait to see them in motion!

Rustin Allison

[SSLFan]

This would make a great recurring segment on Sesame Street. Anyone agree?