The Muppets (film)



The Muppets is the title of an upcoming Muppet film and the franchise's seventh theatrical feature. The film started production in September and started filming on October 30th. Walt Disney Pictures announced a Christmas 2011 release for the film. The script was written by Jason Segel and Nick Stoller; James Bobin is directing.

Plot
Gary (Jason Segel) who works with his girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) and his puppet friend, Walter, to reunite the Muppets for a big show to save their old TV studio which is threatened by oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper), who wants to drill for oil under the studio.

Production
In 2008, Jason Segel and Nick Stoller pitched a concept for a Muppet movie to Disney Vice President Kristin Burr. The pitch was well received and the pair was offered a deal to develop their script. In March 2008, Variety first reported that Disney signed a deal with Segel and Stoller to create the next Muppet movie; with Segel and Stoller penning the script and Stoller attached to direct. Segel has been very outspoken on his involvment, mentioning his role writing for the Muppets in many interviews and appearances. Drafts of Segel and Stoller's script, originally entitled The Greatest Muppet Movie of All Time!!! circulated.

In January 2010, James Bobin was hired to direct the film. David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman are said to be producing the film.

The first table read of the script took place in May 2010. The film started production in September 2010 and started filming on October 30, 2010. Walt Disney Pictures announced a Christmas 2011 release for the film.

Cast

 * Human Cast
 * Jason Segel as Gary
 * Amy Adams as Mary
 * Chris Cooper as Tex Richman
 * Rashida Jones as a network executive


 * Cameo Guest Stars
 * Alan Arkin
 * Jack Black
 * Emily Blunt
 * Beth Broderick
 * Donald Glover
 * Ed Helms
 * John Krasinski
 * Mickey Rooney
 * Eric Stonestreet
 * Danny Trejo
 * Jean-Claude Van Damme