Though he may not be a household name, James Bobin was a perfect choice to direct The Muppets. Bobin cut his teeth on Da Ali G Show and Flight of the Conchords, and knows comedy and how to film musical numbers – along with having a great reverence for the material. Bobin proved a lively interview, and was very thoughtful about how to best preserve the legacy of Kermit and company, while embracing the technical challenges and the musical side of the production. Check out our talk….

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There’s something curious about relaunching a famous brand that has gotten dusty. Sometimes reboots are done out of love, but more often than not it’s just a cashgrab. But don’t worry about 2011′s The Muppets, it was made by the right people for the right reasons. There’s no denying that The Muppets are a beloved group of performers, but between lesser films and TV movies, the gang has fallen from the spotlight – something that was inevitable after the passing of creator Jim Henson. Enter Jason Segel, who obviously helped will the production into existence, and now the muppets are back and as good as they once were. And if the movie mostly serves to push nostalgia buttons, it pushes them well.

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We’ve all heard about the rebirth of the popular Jim Henson Muppets’ franchise, and now rumors have sprung up as to who will bring the next installment to the silver screen. According Vulture, the co-creator of the HBO series, “Flight of the Conchords” may direct The Muppets new movie.

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