Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Even though the performance is a disaster, the Muppets receive critical acclaim. Constantine attacks Walter and Fozzie for their discoveries, but Animal fends him off and the three escape to rescue Kermit. In the middle of their global tour, the Muppets inadvertently get mixed up in a perilous drama involving a gang of international jewel thieves. I feel like they're in really good hands. In February 2013, production designer Eve Stewart let slip that she was working on a scene featuring Miss Piggy's wedding at the Tower of London. Several books based on the film—Kermit's Double Trouble, a read-along storybook and CD, and a junior novelization—were released in February 2014. Show more Watch the all-new movie "Muppets Most Wanted", on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and Digital HD Aug 12, and help catch Constantine, the #1 Most Wanted criminal! "[114] James Berardinelli of ReelViews gave the film three out of four stars, saying "The inevitable sequel, arriving three years later, isn't as giddily entertaining as its predecessor but much of the charm remains, making this an ideal destination for a family excursion. Based out of Todd-AO's Santa Monica facility,[56] Kevin O'Connell and Beau Borders worked on the film as re-recording mixers alongside 424 Post's supervising sound editors Kami Asgar and Sean McCormack. [34] Despite this, Bobin and Stoller quickly began work on the film based on Disney's demand. These scenes were later reinstated in the Blu-ray release's extended version. This move has leapfrogged Constantine to the number one most wanted criminal in the world, one place ahead of the mysterious Lemur. While on a grand world tour, The "[107] Christopher Orr of The Atlantic gave the film a positive review, saying "Kids will enjoy it, and there are more than enough clever gags to keep parents amused. My goal was to bring the Muppets back and I feel like I accomplished that. "[17], On December 16, 2012 Ricky Gervais announced that he would star in the film. We never go down the road of having a full CG character, which you could easily do. That's a big deal. "[93] Bill Goodykoontz of The Arizona Republic gave the film four out of five stars, saying "Although this movie has lots of laughs and a willingness to poke fun at itself, it doesn't quite recapture the magic of the last movie. Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Crime Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 American musical comedy film and the eighth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. [80] In its second weekend, the film dropped to number three, grossing $11.3 million, leading to a better second weekend than its predecessor. Principal photography commenced in January 2013 at Pinewood Studios in London. Gervais tweeted: "I have just signed up to play the lead in the next Muppet movie. "[111], Dana Stevens of Slate gave the film a negative review, saying "There's something sour and strained about this movie that's at odds with the usual Muppet ethos of game, let's-put-on-a-show cheer. Muppets Most Wanted is a fun Muppet movie, despite the fact that it sometimes feels like they're trying too hard Special Effects Senior Technicians (puppets): Puppet Workshop Coordinator: Catriona Rings, Interns: Jane Andrejco, Margaret Andrejco, Owen Andrejco, Emily Irvine, Casey Miller, Sarah Pickup, Devora Reiss, Nelly Reyes, Yu-Chun Wang, Philippines / United States - March 21, 2014. But the movie falls short of what immediately preceded it, musically and emotionally. It is a semi-sequel to the 2011's The Muppets. Disney’s \"Muppets Most Wanted\" takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. "[16] On June 13, 2013, Disney announced that the film had been retitled Muppets Most Wanted. "[8] Stoller said the film could possibly have a cameo for Jason Segel,[2] however Segel later stated that he will not appear in the film. – Exclusive", "New Muppets Movie Going Ahead, But Without Jason Segel As a Writer", "Christoph Waltz in Negotiations to Star in 'The Muppets' Sequel (Exclusive)", "Sequel Bits: Fast and Furious 6, Star Trek 3, Muppets 2, Catching Fire, Legend of Conan", "On 'The Muppets,' Miss Piggy Has a Talk Show and a Chatty Staff", "Disney Reveals Muppet Movie Sequel's Name and Synopsis", "P. Diddy to Meet P. Prawn in New Muppet Movie", "Celine Dion to Sing Theme Song for The Muppets Again", "Muppets Most Wanted - Official Teaser Trailer", "Tom Hiddleston Is The Great Escapo In The Muppets ... Again", "Frank Langella Is Cleveland Browns Owner In 'Draft Day, "Liotta reunites with 'Muppets' for sequel", "Christmas Bounty Premiere, WWE & Scooby Doo, The Next Khali, JR Update, Hornswoggle & Muppets". The joke proves self-fulfilling. Meanwhile, Constantine, the world's number one criminal and a complete dead ringer for Kermit, escapes from Siberian Gulag 38B, before making contact with Badguy, who turns out to be Constantin… But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. Tina Fey (as Nadya) on the set of Muppets Most Wanted, On March 3, 2012 it was announced in Variety that James Bobin and Nick Stoller would pen the screenplay for a sequel to The Muppets. Constantine ambushes him, glues a stick-on mole to Kermit's face, and slips away. Muppets Most Wanted: The Junior Novel is a book based on the film Muppets Most Wanted.This 147-page paperback novelization features an 8-page insert of movie photos. The pure comedy of the film helps to keep things moving: Stoller has trouble mustering the Apatovian emotion without his Muppets collaborator Jason Segel, but his script is still jammed with clever wordplay and witty shots at the fourth wall. "[18], In January 2013, reports surfaced that Tina Fey was in the final negotiations to play "a Russian gulag prison guard" in the film.[19]. [87], Alonso Duralde of The Wrap compared the film favorably to the 2011 predecessor, elaborating, "Muppets Most Wanted remains sensational and celebrational, proving beyond a doubt that these beloved characters will continue to lead a plush life on the big screen for years to come. [9], Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy appeared at CinemaCon on April 24, 2012 to officially announce that a new Muppet movie is in development. 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