The exhibit is making its first stop at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, and it’s an inspirational, celebrational, and Muppetational look at Henson’s life and work.
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What do a computer company, a Japanese cat, and a GeekMom have in common? They’re all turning forty this year! Find out what other geeky things and people share Rebecca Angel’s birthday year of 1976.
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My favorite Christmas album is a one-of-a-kind beauty the whole family can enjoy over and over and over again.
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Author Laura Anne Gilman shares the five things she geeked out about while working on Silver On the Road.
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In honor of Mother’s Day, GeekMom has an exclusive video of The Muppets talking to kids about their moms.
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It’s time to light the lights with the Muppets Most Wanted bonus features!
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When asking see it, stream it, or forget it, Muppets Most Wanted is an emphatic “see it”!
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GeekMom Cindy gets up close and personal with the filmmakers and iconic stars of Muppets Most Wanted.
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Miyazaki, Marvel, Muppets, and Maleficent—oh my! The House of Mouse has quite a stellar lot of theatrical releases planned for the New Year.
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Disney previewed its upcoming live-action films for fans at D23 Expo 2013 with exclusive clips and surprise celebrity appearances.
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Random House has signed the writer and star of The Muppets to a three-book deal. He’ll be co-writing with Kirsten Miller, creator of the bestselling Kiki Strike books.
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The puppeteer and wife of the late Jim Henson has passed at the age of 78.
Continue ReadingCouture fashion designers and movie costume designers don’t often cross sides. But sometimes even the geek-loving shows and movies get characters dressed in high fashion names.
Continue ReadingLast week, I had the pleasure, the very wonderful pleasure, of taking my youngest son Sammy to our local indie theater for a viewing of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey. The film follows the rise of Kevin Clash, puppeteer and voice of every child’s favorite furry, red Sesame Street character, Elmo. With a lot of […]
Continue ReadingEveryone has their favorite Muppets, right? My favorites form a triumvirate between Animal, Miss Piggy, and Beaker. I was an avid viewer of the television show and am excited to introduce my kids to the Muppets too. Check out these great ideas for a Muppet Party! You can make your own Scooter dip and Fozzie […]
Continue ReadingThe Toy Hall of Fame put out the call to nominate toys for the 2011 batch of inductees, and apparently that call was answered by geeks. Just look at the amazing list of finalists. Dollhouse – Well deserved, I’d say. And while I might once have wanted Barbie’s Dreamhouse with the functional elevator, now all […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s so amazing that keeps us star gazing? For me it’s the imagination, the way people can take something and make something else out of it. Sounds trite I know, but it is in the adaptation that I often find the genius of a thing. When Brad Paisley spoofed a few Lady GaGa songs at […]
Continue ReadingMy friend, illustrator Yehudi Mercado, creates wonderful illustrations chocked full of geek culture. His latest is Game of Thrones of Muppets. Illustrations so far include Kermit the Stark, Queen Cersei Piggister, and King Rolf Baratheon. If you like these, you’ll likely enjoy his other illustrations like the Community Paintball action figures, or my all […]
Continue ReadingThe new year is a time to make changes, explore, and develop yourself as a person. It’s a time to take risks and channel the unexpected. To help start your new year off on a bizarre and slightly creepy note, I had to pass on something a friend shared with me. I would bet many of […]
Continue ReadingThey are the opening band. I have yet to throw my panties on the stage – but when I do, they will be unique and geeky. My husband introduced me to the The Captain’s Wife’s Lament and Nun Fight a couple of years ago. When I heard these songs, by two guys who have obvious musical talent, I was an […]
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