Frank Oz Says Disney Shunned Him for Muppets Projects Because He “Won’t Follow Orders”

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The actor-director said he does not watch current Muppets or 'Sesame Street' projects. And he doesn't pull punches as to why: “The soul’s not there."

Frank Oz, the iconic puppeteer and director, is persona non grata with Disney, he revealed in a recent interview with The Guardian.

Known for his work on Muppets projects alongside the late, legendary Jim Henson, as well as for helming such classic films as Little Shop of Horrors and What About Bob?, Oz said in an interview published Monday that he would love to work on another Muppets project, but Disney, which purchased the IP in 2004, won’t work with him.......

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Dug Days | Official Trailer | Disney+

Pixar Animation Studios’ “Dug Days” is a new collection of shorts that follows the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar’s “Up.” Each short features everyday events that occur in and around Dug’s backyard, all through the exciting (and delightfully distorted) eyes of our favorite talking dog. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, the shorts premiere exclusively on Disney+ in Fall 2021.....................

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The King's Man | Official Red Band Trailer | 20th Century Studios

See #TheKingsMan only in theaters this December.

As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King's Man................

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“Land a Punch” Official Clip | Marvel Studios’ What If…? | Disney+

Watch this new clip from the third episode of Marvel Studios’ “What If…?,” and expect the unexpected when the new episode arrives tomorrow on Disney+...........

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SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME - Official Teaser Trailer (HD)

What just happened? Watch the official teaser trailer for #SpiderManNoWayHome, exclusively in movie theaters December 17........

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Our Ladies - Day Drinking Clip - At Cinemas August 27 + Official Trailer

Our Ladies follows a group of Scottish schoolgirls on a day trip to Edinburgh to perform in a choir competition. For these teens from a small town in the Scottish Highlands, it becomes a chance to escape their daily lives and run riot in the big city. With few expectations for their futures,

Orla (Tallulah Greive), Finnoula (Abigail Lawrie), Manda (Sally Messham), Kay (Eve Austin), Chell (Rona Morison) and Kylah (Marli Siu) are determined to live for every moment in this raucous tale of love, life and true friendship........

Our Ladies - Official Trailer - At Cinemas August 27

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Octavia Spencer Caught the Bouquet at Melissa McCarthy's Wedding | The Tonight Show

Octavia Spencer talks about her decades-long friendship with Melissa McCarthy, filming her movie Spirited with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds and the plot of her show Truth Be Told...............

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Star Wars: Visions | English Dub Trailer | Disney+

Reimagine the galaxy with #StarWarsVisions, an Original Series featuring stories from seven visionary Japanese anime studios, streaming September 22 on #DisneyPlus...............

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DON'T BREATHE 2 - Dark AF Restricted Trailer (HD)

It’s about to get dark. Watch the new restricted trailer for #DontBreathe2 now. Get your tickets to see it exclusively in movie theaters Friday the 13th................

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Defends ‘Black Widow’ Release Amid Scarlett Johannson Lawsuit I THR News

Citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek on Thursday defended his company’s decision to release certain films — including ‘Black Widow’ — simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access...........

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Johnny Weissmuller tarzan interview

Johnny Weissmuller tarzan interview

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Free Guy | New Trailer | 20th Century Studios

Free Guy opens in U.S. theaters August 13, 2021...............

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The Hospital Scene | Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Shefali Shah | Dil Dhadakne Do

Anil Kapoor gets a “heart attack” that turns out to be gas. What it leads to is a complete unfolding of an intense drama that this family has been withholding for a while.

Watch Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh fight it out in Dil Dhadakne Do, on Netflix...............

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CRY MACHO – Official Trailer

The legendary Clint Eastwood returns to the silver screen as director and star of #CryMacho, in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max September 17. Watch the new trailer now...............

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EIFFEL - Official Trailer

A film by Martin Bourboulon, with Romain Duris, Emma Mackey and Pierre Deladonchamps

In French cinemas on October 13th 2021.........

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