New film coming: "Happytime Murders"

*Drtooth* · 10-15-2008, 05:00 PM

I've been looking for some weird news to put something positive or funny on this board, so I might as well post this...

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The Jim Henson Co. has picked up a spec script that may signal a daring turn into adult territory for the company behind Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear.

"The Happytime Murders" is a film noir murder mystery that will fall under the company's Henson Alternative banner, a division that develops projects not intended for children.

Brian Henson, co-CEO of the Jim Henson Co. and one of the late puppeteer's sons, is on board to direct.

The story takes place in a world where humans and puppets co-exist, with the puppets viewed as second-class citizens. When the puppet cast of an '80s children's TV show called "The Happytime Gang" begins to get murdered one by one, a disgraced puppet LAPD detective turned private eye -- with a drinking problem, no less -- takes on the case. The script was written by Todd Berger from a story he worked on with Dee Austin Robertson.

This would not be the first time that Henson is delving into more adult fare. In 1982, the company made "The Dark Crystal," which featured a dark tone and, in one scene, nudity. But "Happytime" will also have an absurdist and comedic quality to it, comparable to Broadway's "Avenue Q."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

So... basically a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" meets "Greg the Bunny" thing. I like it.

**GK Punk** · 10-15-2008, 05:17 PM

...Is this based on the books?

Mandi-chan · 10-15-2008, 05:47 PM

Looking forward to this, I've loved their other "adult" aimed flicks!

*Raph's Girl* · 10-15-2008, 09:15 PM

I am SOOO in line for that. I think I heard about it some time ago but still...that sounds like a fun movie.

*Sage Ninja* · 10-19-2008, 10:42 PM

sweet, I would definately go to see something like this, it might be like watching Crank Yankers on the big screen. Are the puppets supposed to humanoid or talking animal types?

**Machias Banshee** · 10-19-2008, 10:50 PM

I would definitely take a further look at this...

*cqb101* · 10-19-2008, 10:52 PM

I cannot wait for this film - it combines 2 of my favorite things, film noir and puppets! This is going to be so badass.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-19-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

sweet, I would definately go to see something like this, it might be like watching Crank Yankers on the big screen. Are the puppets supposed to humanoid or talking animal types?

Im guessing it would be like "A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" where there were muppets (humanoid, talking animals, ect) and regular humans living together in NYC.

*Drtooth* · 10-20-2008, 01:01 PM

Greg the Bunny would be a more appropriate connection... at least the Fox version of the show. I really have confidence in Henson for making this a great murder mystery instead of "teh puppets kills people! LOL!" type stuff that pops up on Youtube all too often.

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