Muppet Babies reboot

[Raph's Girl]

Currently in pre-production stages for Disney Jr channel. Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, and Animal are all confirmed as well as Nanny oh excuse me, Miiss Nanny (real name apparantly Nancette...) and a new character, a female sheep named Bobbi Baba. *sighs* I suppose this was inevitable...

It seems that in this one they're slightly older than in the original. Kermit is listed as being 4 while Bobbi is 6. In the original series they were roughly 1 - 3 with Animal and Robin being the infants.

http://www.toughpigs.com/muppet-babies-reboot/

[plastroncafe]

Awww, but I loved Scooter and Skeeter.
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[Raph's Girl]

Awww, but I loved Scooter and Skeeter.
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They could still pop up. Just no bio info on them yet. Show probably won't air for a couple years anyways since they're only in pre-production.

[drgon78]

How about they just release the original series on DVD/Blu Ray.

[ranger_scout]

Production has officially begun today according to Disney Junior.

“We are proud, and a little bit giddy, to begin production on our new version of the much-loved ‘Muppet Babies,'” said Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, original programming and general manager, Disney Junior Worldwide. “Parents will delight in seeing their favorite Muppets in the mixed animation style they remember from the original series, and kids will be introduced to this warm and zany world made just right for the Disney Junior audience.”

The new, CG-animated revival will, like the original, be geared toward children ages 4-7 and feature two 11-minute adventures per episode. The show will be a co-production between Disney Junior, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media’s Content & Media group, and The Muppets Studio.

Tom Warburton (“The 7D”) will executive produce the series with Eric Shaw (“SpongeBob SquarePants”) serving as story editor.

“Bringing ‘Muppet Babies’ to Disney Junior is a wonderful opportunity to reach a new generation of viewers and to creatively build on the innovative original series,” said Debbie McClellan, vice president, the Muppets Studio. “We hope to engage and delight the nostalgic fans while also entertaining new kids, parents and diverse audiences through heart and humor as only the Muppets can deliver.”


This was probably a lot of children's first introduction to the Muppets franchise. I know it was for me. Many of my friends and acquaintances have children now and I think they'll love this. Hopefully, they'll bring back the original cast, but we'll just have to wait and see. From what I remember the Ducktales reboot isn't bringing back the original cast.

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/muppet-babies-reboot-disney-junior-1201900608/

[BubblyShell22]

I definitely can't wait for this and will be tuning in to check it out.

[sdp]

This is in no way for me but I think it could be cool once I saw the CG is trying to emulate the "muppets" in real life so it actually looks awesome. I'm sure all the things of the original will be in it in one way or another.

[Wildcat]

Should be cute. I wonder if they'll include as much material from other movies and stuff. Obviously they can use Disney material.

[retr0pia75]

I'm suprised, to be honest. You'd think that Disney would've just given up on the Muppets after the double-whammy of a failed movie and TV show, but it looks like the signs are pointing to no.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Disney never lets anything die. Anything.
Unless it's Brer Rabbit.

[retr0pia75]

Disney never lets anything die. Anything.
Unless it's Brer Rabbit.
Or Tron. Or Epic Mickey.

[ZariusTwo]

I'm suprised, to be honest. You'd think that Disney would've just given up on the Muppets.

It's pre-school stuff, hardly something tailored for the masses like the last two.

[sdp]

Muppet Babies have more brand recognition worldwide than The Muppets.

[MikeandRaph87]

Muppet Babies have more brand recognition worldwide than The Muppets.

I am an example of this. I was introduced to The Muppets through this show when it aired on Nickelodeon. I never could figure out where Skeeter was until I was older and learned she was made up for the series. I was never a big fan of The Muppets but as a single digit aged kid I did like Muppet Babies over The Muppets.

Who is Robin? I don't remember that one. There was the hare and Beeker and Bunsen as guest,but I don't remember any others.

[ZariusTwo]

First look, and they've added a new Muppet, a penguin called Summer

http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/25/muppet-babies-new-character-summer-penguin-exclusive-video-photos/

[Raph's Girl]

Who is Robin? I don't remember that one. There was the hare and Beeker and Bunsen as guest,but I don't remember any others.

Robin is Kermit's nephew. He was in at least one episode of the original Muppet Babies as a tadpole. I always thought that was weird since Kermit was like 2 in the show. In The Muppet Show when Kermit is an adult Robin is 5. I think he's about 10 or 12 now. :P

First look, and they've added a new Muppet, a penguin called Summer

http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/25/muppet-babies-new-character-summer-penguin-exclusive-video-photos/

I don't like Baby Piggy's voice....

[drgon78]

Interesting, but I would much prefer the original series released on DVD/Blu Ray.

[ssjup81]

Interesting, but I would much prefer the original series released on DVD/Blu Ray.I don't think this'll ever fully happen. Muppet Babies used lots of clips and things. It'd probably be a nightmare to get all the rights and copyrights to those things to legally release them, unless they're public domain.

[drgon78]

The real problem is it is more then likely owned by Disney who ether will never release it or will release it but never a complete release.

[ZariusTwo]

The real problem is it is more then likely owned by Disney who ether will never release it or will release it but never a complete release.

Yep. Disney half-ass every release.

[Raph's Girl]

And we now know the cast for this series!

Baby Kermit – Matt Danner (Gravity Falls)
Baby Piggy – Melanie Harrison (Fish Hooks)
Baby Animal – Dee Bradley Baker (Milo Murphy’s Law)
Baby Gonzo – Ben Diskin (The Spectacular Spider Man)
Baby Fozzie – Eric Bauza (The Adventures of Puss in Boots)
Summer the Penguin – Jessica DiCicco (Puppy Dog Pals)

And Jenny Slate is Miss Nanny, who now wears a different pair of socks each episode. :o

http://www.toughpigs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/missnanny.jpg

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Can't wait to hear Eric Bauza's take on Fozzie. *lol*

Also, for those wondering about Scooter and Skeeter *points to the image in the background*

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27749991_1563760360338955_6805792229064505547_n.jp g?oh=6d540ec421b37a7b6ba9aca48902110d&oe=5ADD7FC3

[ZariusTwo]

The full theme/intro

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[sdp]

Not a great version of the theme, but the show looks great, I think little kids will love it. It does seem they're aiming for a younger audience than the original muppet babies.

[Wildcat]

Didn’t realize it was close to release. The cgi looks great.

Someone on YouTube laughed at themselves being 33 and looking forward to watching it...I’m 33 too. :lol: I don’t care looks fun.

[drgon78]

Not as good as the original version of the theme song, but at least they kept the same theme song.

[Raph's Girl]

The updated version of the theme song is a bit upbeat. I kinda like it. Seems that they'll be spending alot more time out doors this time around. Gonzo even has a chicken coop. What's kinda sad tho is Rowlf is considered to be a guest character.... Ah well at least he's being included. Can't wait to see baby Rizzo! :D Also there's gonna be another frog called Carlos (possibly Robin's dad).

http://www.toughpigs.com/muppet-babies-album/

[Raph's Girl]

Some shorts introducing their world have come out. Piggy's voice is so annoying. Loving Eric Bauza's Fozzie tho. Gonzo's chickens will probably become fan favorites (especially the pink one).

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[TigerClaw]

Some shorts introducing their world have come out. Piggy's voice is so annoying. Loving Eric Bauza's Fozzie tho. Gonzo's chickens will probably become fan favorites (especially the pink one).

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After the 1st video. I can already tell that we are not the demographic they are aiming for with this reboot.

[Cure]

After the 1st video. I can already tell that we are not the demographic they are aiming for with this reboot.

You couldn't figure that out on your own?

[Wildcat]

Actually I think its hard to tell. These shorts could just be intros for the characters and environment.

At least it doesn’t seem to be toddler/preschool edutainment. Not to me anyway.

[sdp]

Yes, I'm still hopeful this is the gritty Muppets baby reboot we've been waiting for, Disney knows we want this. They won't disappoint is making it for kids when they know we also exist just look at what they're doing with Star wars and marvel.

[ranger_scout]

Scooter and Skeeter are finally appearing on the show. I'm glad that young audiences will, at last, get to see them. Cree Summer is apparently voicing Skeeter, but I don't know who is providing Scooter's voice. The episode airs May 22.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/ezoimgfmt/cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/21589371682.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:250x150/rscb6/ng:webp/ngcb6

https://ew.com/tv/muppet-babies-skeeter-scooter-exclusive/

[oldmanwinters]

Fun thing about the original Muppet Babies is that it was my first introduction to Star Wars (and a few other things) through the old movie clips they used in various episodes.

[ranger_scout]

Here is the clip. Some sources are saying that Ogie Banksis voicing Scooter, but it's not officially confirmed.

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[Leo656]

Fun thing about the original Muppet Babies is that it was my first introduction to Star Wars (and a few other things) through the old movie clips they used in various episodes.

Same thing, I'd never seen Star Wars at all even though I'd heard of it.

I always loved those movie clips as a kid. Nowadays I'm incredibly annoyed because it means they can't give the show a proper release.

[sdp]

Those clips definitely hit uncanny valley for me, since they do look like muppets, seeing them without wires or hidden features just moving around freaks me out.

[ZariusTwo]

Fozzie Bear now has a sister

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/muppet-babies-disney-junior-to-introduce-fozzie-bears-sister-in-season-3-exclusive

[Andrew NDB]

So they made Gonzo a transgender.

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[Wildcat]

Oh this makes me so happy! I don’t care either way. I mean it’s fine but this is why it makes me happy. :lol: The parody came true.

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[Andrew NDB]

Oh this makes me so happy! I don’t care either way. I mean it’s fine but this is why it makes me happy. :lol: The parody came true.

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OK... that's actually pretty funny.

[Sumac]

SJW: "We are not trying to brainwash kids into becoming sexual deviants".
Also SJW: "We need as many characters as possible in programs for kids to be sexual deviants!"

Hopefully someday those rainbow colored freaks will get their reckoning.

[ZariusTwo]

So they made Gonzo a transgender.

NphRtShFN8A

He's wearing women's clothes because he has a taste for them, that doesn't mean he's transgender.

[sdp]

I think you guys need to read onto TigerClaw's wisdom from earlier in the thread before seething at something Scooby-Doo, Pokemon and countless of other cartoons have done for decades.

After the 1st video. I can already tell that we are not the demographic they are aiming for with this reboot.


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https://static0.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bugs-bunny-in-drag.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=740&h=370&dpr=1.5

and no, you'll find most of these examples it isn't just played for laughs and characters actively say they enjoyed it or not even brought up.

[Sumac]

I think you guys need to read onto TigerClaw's wisdom from earlier in the thread before getting outraged at something Scooby-Doo, Pokemon and countless of other cartoons have done for decades.
You once again being obtuse.

All of your examples are basically were done for fun and made sense in-context of their stories. It wasn't outright propaganda, that "it is normal for a boy to wear girl's clothes".

[ZariusTwo]

that "it is normal for a boy to wear girl's clothes".

In some circles, depending on the levels of one's curiosity, it kind of is.

[Sumac]

In some circles, depending on the levels of one's curiosity, it kind of is.
I am not saying it is "bad" per se, but it is not something people do on day-to-day basis. Neither it should be a basis for their identity and world view.

[CyberCubed]

As seen by the screens above, as a kid watching cartoon characters crossdressing for gags always happened. Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, Homer Simpson, even Michaelangelo in the original TMNT cartoon, and so on and so forth.

It's a pretty common gag in older cartoons when the main character disguises themselves as a woman for whatever reason and is usually played for laughs. It always happened in the shows I watched growing up, like all the old WB cartoons like Animaniacs, the old Looney Tunes shorts, etc.

[turtle1237]

As seen by the screens above, as a kid watching cartoon characters crossdressing for gags always happened. Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, Homer Simpson, even Michaelangelo in the original TMNT cartoon, and so on and so forth.

It's a pretty common gag in older cartoons when the main character disguises themselves as a woman for whatever reason and is usually played for laughs. It always happened in the shows I watched growing up, like all the old WB cartoons like Animaniacs, the old Looney Tunes shorts, etc.

Yeah I had a laugh when Bugs would dress like a woman and than go on to woo Fudd lol.

[Andrew NDB]

No, this isn't like those other examples from way back. This comes packaged with a PSA about how "normal" it is and how Gonzo should have just told everyone.

[ssjup81]

So they made Gonzo a transgender.

NphRtShFN8AMy mother was telling me about this! She said she heard something about one of the Muppet Babies wearing a dress and if I knew about it. Well, at least now I know what she's talking about.

Thinking back on the original show, they used to treat Gonzo like a "weirdo" and was even referred to as one because they didn't know what he was. In a way, that does seem kind of mean, right? I guess having him wearing dresses is this generation's "weirdo" equivalent.

Oh this makes me so happy! I don’t care either way. I mean it’s fine but this is why it makes me happy. :lol: The parody came true.

dWB7GPQ1QiU:lol: I remember this. It was pretty funny.

[Leo656]

No, this isn't like those other examples from way back. This comes packaged with a PSA about how "normal" it is and how Gonzo should have just told everyone.

I feel like people who need to have it explained to them WHY this situation is different, are incapable of understanding why it is indeed different.

SJW: "We are not trying to brainwash kids into becoming sexual deviants".
Also SJW: "We need as many characters as possible in programs for kids to be sexual deviants!"


I might not put it in such extreme terms, but yeah. The double-talk and flat-out disingenuous lies from certain types of people are pretty infuriating.

It's the same thing that happened with the She-Ra reboot. "We can't draw She-Ra with a woman's figure, we don't want to sexualize a kids' show. BUT, we can certainly make every character gay, bi, or trans in a kids' show. We WANT your kids to see two girls kissing, because That's Fine. But we DON'T want them to see a girl drawn with curves, that will warp them."

Like, I still wouldn't like it but I could at least respect these people for honesty if they just came out with it and said plain, "We're trying to normalize gay/trans behavior to your preschool-age children. This is what we are doing." I'd still have some issues with that, but it's the flagrant dishonesty that I really don't care for.

[Andrew NDB]

All I hear when people say that is "People were really mean to me in high school and no one wanted to date me so now it's time for my revenge!!!"

Because that always seems to be the case.

[Leo656]

Pretty much, yeah. :lol:

Like, the She-Ra reboot had the one episode where the whole thing was an all-girl prom. Which comes off entirely like Noelle Stevenson saying to her former principal, "Remember when you wouldn't let me bring a girl as my Prom date? JOKE'S ON YOU, F*CK-FACE!" :lol: There's no reason to do an episode like that, otherwise.

Like Jesus, hire a therapist and work this sh*t out on your own.

EDIT: I just read that Noelle literally had herself and her wife or whatever animated into that episode. Jesus Christ. :lol: As if my point needed further proving. :roll:

[sdp]

lol you guys sound like those people that blamed Mortal Kombat and Marilyn Manson for school shootings in the 90s. Jim Henson was always progressive in his shows and breaking barriers, the message here is that if someone wants to wear a dress or play with barbies even if he's a boy it's ok, which it is. No one should be made fun of for that as a kid, and it should be normal.

Only Fox News and the ridiculous right wing media will portray this as Gonzo wanting to cut off his nose wiener and take hormone therapy. There's a difference between teaching kids that people who aren't like they are normal and another to literally tell kids they need to be like that. Captain Planet had an episode I watched as a kid to not be afraid of people who were HIV+, it was not telling me to become HIV+ just to know it's not something that's going to affect me if I know someone who does, same thing here.

Tons of kids in the 90s and 2000's grew up with James portraying women in a way that he likes it and crossdressing but no one complained then that he was making people trans or gay. And believe me the fandom would post that they wanted to titty **** James.

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Then again, who wouldn't.

[Sumac]

- some trolling -
You confuse contexts on purpose and present your arguments in a disingenuous manner, my good sir.

[Coola Yagami]

"we can't draw She-Ra with a curvy figure, she's s lid now"
*Shows flashbacks of previous adult She-Ras with similar curve-less bodies*

Also from what I remember the way they treated Gonzo, it sounded like Weirdo was literally what he was, like if there a species or whatever called Weirdo. Wasn't there some muppet movie where aliens came for him and he finally figured out what he was?

Also despite their best efforts to show 'representation', doesn't that low-key call anyone that's crossdressing or guys into wearing dresses weirdos?

[sdp]

After the 1st video. I can already tell that we are not the demographic they are aiming for with this reboot.

So us adult geeks were not the demographic for the Muppets Babies reboot? :oops:

[TigerClaw]

So us adult geeks were not the demographic for the Muppets Babies reboot? :oops:
Well, we were very young when the original first came out.