Tuesday 31 August 2021

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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