It’s Time to Raise the Curtain on The Muppet Show Again

We owe a debt of gratitude to Thank Frog for The Muppet Show. This new half-hour special, available on Disney+, feels like a fresh start for Jim Henson’s beloved characters (or, as Miss Piggy might say, their younger selves!). It’s exactly what the franchise needed. Produced by Seth Rogen, the show closely resembles episodes of the original Muppet Show from 50 years ago – from the iconic theme song and practical effects to the familiar heckling of Statler and Waldorf, who even joke about how faithfully it recreates the original. Despite being owned by Disney, the Muppets risk being overshadowed by bigger franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. So, if this special feels like Kermit and the gang are trying to impress Disney executives, that’s a good thing! The Muppets are at their best when they’re the underdogs, and they deliver a fantastic performance.

Tron: Ares Gets Dethroned on Streaming From Top Disney+ Spot

Currently, Avatar: The Way of Water is the most popular movie on Disney+ worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. It has a popularity score of 260. This increase in viewers likely comes as fans anticipate the possible streaming release of Avatar 3 in the near future.

Thrilling Fast & Furious Ride Gets New Teaser & Release Date Window

Universal Studios Hollywood just released a sneak peek of its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, announcing it will open this summer. The initial teaser debuted on February 5, 2026, giving fans their first look at the park’s first high-speed outdoor coaster.

10 DC Animated Films Better Than Any Live-Action Release

For decades, DC has been successfully adapting popular comic book stories into animated movies, and many of them are actually better than the expensive live-action films. Some of these animated movies are connected, telling one big story, while others are self-contained. They even take risks with crossovers you’d never see in theaters, like the team-up between Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While not every animated movie is a hit – Batman: The Killing Joke is an example of one that missed the mark – fans have a lot to enjoy, and these films generally surpass their live-action equivalents. The Flash, Wonder Woman, and the Suicide Squad all appear in excellent animated features that are well worth watching.

Heated Rivalry’s Cinematographer Shot the Show for the Meme-Makers

When Parrell joined the team as cinematographer for the popular new hockey romance, he was initially concerned it would look cheap – a common worry in the film industry. He’d first heard about the project from a friend at a dinner in Toronto. It was a drama for Crave, based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, about two rival hockey captains falling in love. The story would be filmed in Montreal, Moscow, and Las Vegas, featuring glamorous locations like penthouses and arenas. Despite these ambitious settings, Parrell says it was likely the lowest-budget project he’d ever worked on, especially compared to the standards of a streaming service like HBO, where the show, Heated Rivalry, is available in the US. While he wouldn’t call it a favor, he admits he initially saw it as a chance to work with familiar faces.

Roger Ebert and Rob Schneider’s Legendary and Surprising Beef, Explained

The conflict between Roger Ebert and Rob Schneider began three years prior when Ebert gave Schneider’s film, The Hot Chick, a very poor review—half a star out of four. This sparked a public argument, with Schneider repeatedly criticizing Ebert’s opinions. Ebert, in turn, delivered a particularly strong response, making it one of the most memorable clashes between an actor and a film critic. After two decades, it’s worth looking back at this famous feud.