Ricky Gervais Set to Join ‘The Muppets’ Sequel

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Ricky Gervais Set to Join The Muppets Sequel

Here’s another reason to get excited about the new Muppets film. Last week we learned that ‘Modern Family’ star Ty Burrell was set to co-star in the film, playing an Interpol agent in the film, but we weren’t sure how big of a part he’d be playing. But we could possibly have our leading man now, because Ricky Gervais is in talks to star in the film. Not much is known about his character at this time, but he will be the lead human in the film, being our eyes and ears into the crazy world of the Muppets. He’ll be one of the three major human characters in the film, including Burrell as the “lazy Interpol Agent”, as we’ve learned. With two of the three major roles cast in the last two weeks, I’m sure we’ll be hearing who the third actor to take on the role will be fairly shortly.

I’m a huge fan of Gervais, he’s done some amazing work on television and film, and I’m a huge fan of the original version of ‘The Office’, which he starred in and created. He’s a huge fan of the Muppets, so having him come on board makes sense, especially following Jason Segal, who was also a self proclaimed Muppets enthusiast. The thing that makes this kind of funny is that Gervais originally shot a cameo for ‘The Muppets’, which was actually deleted from the film, and you can see on the blu-ray and DVD. I would have loved to have seen left in, just to see him interact more with the Muppets, but now I don’t have to worry about that because I can see him in a whole film acting along side them! There really isn’t a better leading man choice, at least in my eyes, to pick up where Segal left off, and I’m really glad to see Disney going to him. This movie just keeps shaping up to be better and better.  ’The Muppets’ sequel is currently untitled and has no release date, but will begin filming next year.

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Ty Burrell Set to Star in ‘The Muppets’ Sequel

December 10, 2012 by 5 Comments

Ty Burrell Set to Star in The Muppets Sequel

It looks like ‘The Muppets‘ sequel has finally found its star to takeover for Jason Segal in the new film. Segal isn’t set to reprise his role as Gary in the sequel to the 2011 film, but Walt Disney Studios has found another great comedic actor to take his place. Ty Burrell, who many will recognize as Phil from ABC’s hit comedy ‘Modern Family’, is set to star in the film as an Interpol Inspector in the film, but at the time we don’t know the characters name. In fact, very little is known about the film at this time, other than the fact that the film will follow the Muppets, including the new edition Walter, as the travel through Europe on some sort of caper. Burrell is taking over for Christoph Waltz, who had to unfortunately bow out of the role. The film is set to shoot in London next year, with a script by Nicholas Stoller, who wrote the first film with Segal, and returning director James Bobin.

I’m a huge fan of Ty Burrell, and think his work on ‘Modern Family’ is excellent, so I’m very excited to see him join the cast of the new film. I was very sad to see that Waltz had to drop out, but Burrell is more than capable of filling his shoes. ‘The Muppets’ was one of my favorite films of last year, so I definitely can’t wait for the sequel, and I really hope it lives up to the first one. ‘The Muppets’ sequel is currently untitled and doesn’t have a release date yet, but I’d expect winter 2013 or 2014.

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Nolan Gould of hit ABC-TV show ‘Modern Family’ visits the Magic Kingdom

December 20, 2010 by 2 Comments

Nolan Gould of hit ABC TV show ‘Modern Family’ visits the Magic Kingdom

Nolan Gould, the 12-year-old actor from the hit ABC-TV series “Modern Family,” poses Dec. 19, 2010 with Stitch from Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Preston Mack, photographer

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Disney/ABC Television Group Receives Three Golden Globe Nominations

December 15, 2010 by 3 Comments

ABC Network’s Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Series “Modern Family” Captures Second Straight Golden Globe Nomination for Best Television Series — Comedy or Musical

And the Series’ Emmy-Winning Eric Stonestreet and Castmate Sof’a Vergara Receive Their First Ever Golden Globe Nominations

The ABC Television Network’s “Modern Family,” the Emmy Award-winning hit comedy series that takes an honest and often hilarious look at the complexities of modern day families, received its second straight Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Television Series — Comedy or Musical. The series has also been recently honored with an AFI Award as one of the Top 10 television programs of 2010, in addition to three Writers Guild Awards nominations, including Best Comedy Series, and a Peabody Award recognition earlier this year.

In addition to “Modern Family’s” comedy series recognition, two of its actors were also recognized: Emmy Award-winning co-star Eric Stonestreet was a first-time nominee for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie, along with castmate Sof’a Vergara, who received her first nomination for Best Performance by a supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie.

The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be presented Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Disney/ABC Television Group Receives Three Golden Globe Nominations

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Disney/ABC Scores 69 Primetime Emmy Nominations

July 20, 2010 by 1 Comment

Disney/ABC Scores 69 Primetime Emmy Nominations

The Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) captured 69 Primetime Emmy nominations, it was announced today by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. This total reflects nominations for ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, ABC.com and Disney Channel programming.

The ABC Television Network received 63 nominations, including a first-time, first season Comedy Series nomination for “Modern Family,” which gathered a total of 14 nominations, including recognitions for Art Direction, Casting, Directing, Picture Editing, Guest Actor, Sound Mixing and Writing.

“Modern Family’s” Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara all garnered nominations in the Supporting Actor/Actress in a Comedy Series category.

The final season of “Lost” received a total of 12 nominations, including a Drama Series nomination in addition to being selected for the Art Direction, Music Composition, Single-Camera Picture Editing, Guest Actress, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing categories. The series finale episode “The End,” received a Writing for a Drama Series nomination for writers/executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse and the episode’s director, Jack Bender, was recognized in the Directing for a Drama Series category.

“Lost’s” Matthew Fox, received his first Lead Actor in a Drama Series nomination for the series final season and was joined by his cast mates Michael Emerson and Terry O’Quinn who were nominated for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Emerson and O’Quinn were both previous winners in the supporting category. Elizabeth Mitchell received a nomination for Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

The ABC.com webisode series “Lost Presents: Mysteries of the Universe – The Dharma Initiative,” was awarded a nomination in the Special Class Programs category.

“Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” captured its first nomination in the Outstanding Reality Series category while “Dancing with the Stars” was recognized for its fifth straight nomination in the Reality-Competition Category. Additionally, “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron is a repeat nominee for Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.

Disney Channel dominated the Children’s Program categories with nominations for “Hannah Montana,” “JONAS” “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie.” Disney Television Animation received a nomination for the Disney XD animated series “Kick Buttowski � Suburban Daredevil” in the Outstanding Animated Short-Format category, marking the first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for a Disney XD property.

ABC’s first television special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Disney Prep & Landing” received a nomination in the Animation Special category.

The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy ceremony will be telecast on NBC on Sunday, August 29.


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