• [NEWS] Disney+ announces 'Muppets Now' short-form series

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    From Variety.com ...


    'The Muppets' Short-Form Series Coming to Disney Plus
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    Kermit, Miss Piggy and co. are coming to Disney Plus.

    A short-form unscripted series starring the goofy puppets
    is set to premiere on the forthcoming Disney streaming
    service in 2020. The news was announced at the Disney Plus
    D23 Expo event.

    The announcement came with a brief teaser of Kermit and
    Joe the Legal Weasel arguing over how many details about
    the series they were allowed to divulge.

    "You are not authorized to offer a peak, sneak or
    otherwise," said the stubborn weasel in the brief clip.
    "I know how you frogs are, you're always looking to leap
    into the next big thing."

    Coming exclusively to #DisneyPlus in 2020, @TheMuppets
    proudly present MUPPETS NOW, a new short-form unscripted
    series! I'd love to tell you more, but Joe The Legal Weasel
    is right behind me. Gulp!

    "I'd love to tell you more, but Joe The Legal Weasel is
    right behind me. Gulp," wrote Kermit on his Twitter page.

    The series will feature plenty of everyone's favorite
    Muppets alongside celebrity guests. "Muppets Now" represents
    the latest entry to the "Muppets" franchise, which was
    started by Jim Henson. The most recent previous entry was
    "The Muppets" movie in 2012 and its sequel  "Muppets Most
    Wanted." The furry characters' previous foray into the
    Disney-owned TV world didn't last long, after their ABC
    series "The Muppets" was canceled after only one season back
    in 2016.

    "Muppets Now" will be produced by Muppets Studios.


    <https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/the-muppets-disney-plus-short-form-series-1203312841/>

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