Tag: Big Bird

The Netflix Instant You Might Have Missed: ‘Being Elmo’

by Scott Alminiana

This is a movie documentary that has actually on Netflix streaming for quite a while now, but it’s one I’m sure that a lot of people have seen. You should see this, you should see this right away. THIS documentary will strike a chord in the hearts of geeks for sure. It’s a story about following your dreams.

Being Elmo follows the career of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man behind the furry innocent monster known as Elmo. His story is inspirational and charming to say the least. Elmo has become one of the most widely known characters from Sesame Street and is beloved by children and adults alike, but the story of the man behind the puppet is one that wasn’t known until now. Even if you weren’t a fan of Sesame Street growing up you will enjoy this one for sure. Don’t take my word for it though, check it out for yourself.

Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home onSesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.

 

20th Century Fox To Bring ‘Sesame Street’ To The Big Screen!

by Scott Alminiana

The Hollywood Reporter broke the exclusive news that 20th Century Fox has picked up the movie rights and are planning to make a Sesame Street movie!  You read that right! Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus (my favorite), Groover, Bert & Ernie, and the rest of the gang are coming to a theater near you. You had better get ready to find your way back to Sesame Street because sunny days are here again.

Joey Mazzarino, who is a long-time writer for the show, has been chosen to write the script. It will be produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, Michael Aguilar, Mark Gordon and Guymon Casady. Sesame Workshop, the makers of the show, will also be involved in the movie as well as getting a producer credit.

With The Muppets sequel in the works, as well as a Fraggle Rock movie also in development, it’s a good time to be a Jim Henson fan. Now if only someone could tell me how to get to Sesame Street…