Live 3D Puppeteering
Here is a proprietary real-time character animation system. Developed by Fernando J. Montilla in co-production with the Atlantic College MoCap Lab in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and brought to life by the Atlantic College MoCap Lab.
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Gary Knell at Duke University
The following is from News 14 in Carolina
Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy and the Hart Leadership Program welcomed Gary Knell, the president and CEO of Sesame Workshop.
Knell spoke at the Sanford Institute of Public Policy in a program called “Muppet Diplomacy: How Sesame Street is Changing Our World.” He talked about how [...]
Jason Segel talks New Muppet Movie
Jason Segel has revealed to the world that he is in Pre-Production of a new Muppet movie- here is the latest interview from/film!
When we reported last week that Forgetting Sarah Marshall director Nick Stoller and writer/star Jason Segel had signed on to develop the next Muppet movie, I speculated that these would be the guys [...]
Feist with Old Trout Puppet Workshop
Calgary’s indie-rocking chanteuse, Leslie Feist, is home this week creating her next music video with fellow-Calgary artists, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop.
Feist is combining with them to create her next video, which will be directed by Anthony Seck.
This isn’t Feist’s first experience working with puppets.
“I’ve always been fascinated by puppetry,” says the Calgary native who [...]
Swami Jeff’s Temple of Wisdom
From the folks who brought you Mr. Meaty, Jamie Shannon and Jason Hopley. Broadcasted from his garage, Swami Jeff tries to teach his dad the path of enlightenment. Not only is the puppetry top notch, but the sets, sound, wardrobe, lighting….basically everything is very well done. This show was originally made for Zed TV in 2002, [...]
Christmas Special to air this Sunday!
It has been reported by The Muppet Newsflash that a new Sesame Street Christmas Special called “Elmo’s Christmas Countdown” and will be airing Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 7:00 pm. This hour long show will include everyone on Sesame Street, and have tons of guest star appearances and musical numbers. So clear your schedule, and program [...]
Free Puppet Pattern!
Alrighty then! I’ve been asked time, and time again for the pattern I posted on The Muppet Central Forum last March. I’ve see some of the really amazing things that came from it and thought that it would be great to now provide the fabric pattern to go along with it- It is now complete!
These [...]
Puppeteers Wanted
The following is an email Ricki Vincent from http://www.geppettodreams.com/ has sent me looking to hire puppeteers:
Wanna run away and join my circus? New Puppet theater opening in Austin TX this fall and I’m looking for experienced puppeteers to join my new troupe. Also looking for puppet shows (all Kinds) both children and adult shows to book [...]
Furry Puppet Blog
The folks at Furrypuppet.com have a new blog! Every week they will post a new puppet they construct including behind the scenes pictures. Last week they posted an animatronic rod puppet designed and fabricated by Zack Bouchman.
Avenue Q coming to Toronto
Tony award winning AVENUE Q is coming to the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada. Investment tycoon Aubrey Dan of Dancap Productions Inc. has reached an agreement with New York producers for the rights to this high-profile, touring Broadway musical, although some details may need to be fine-tuned before contracts are signed; Avenue Q has been “advertised” for July 29th-August [...]
