list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Fraggle Rock [TV Series] on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Fraggle_Rock_TV_Series/130011/default.aspx Title: Fraggle Rock [TV Series]
Year: 1986
Director: Jim Henson
Plot: HBO's first original live-action children's series, Fraggle Rock debuted January 10, 1983, under the watchful eye and nimble fingers of Muppetmeister Jim Henson and his team of puppet manipulators. The action took place outside the home of an avuncular inventor named Doc. Unbeknownst to anyone but Doc's dog Sprocket, a tiny civilization lived beneath the huge rock outside Doc's house. This was Fraggle Rock, home of the fun-loving Fraggles, the hardworking Doozers and the dictatorial Gorgs. Eighteen inches tall and bearing furry tails, the colorful Fraggles wanted nothing more out of life than to eat radishes and enjoy themselves. The 6 inch tall Doozers were the "worker ants" of this community, constantly building towers. Ma, Pa and Junior Gorg were obese, overbearing monstrosities who ruled Fraggle Rock from their gloomy, Gothic castle. (Or at least thought they did!) Outside of Sprocket, who every so often accidentally tumbled into the tunnel that led to Fraggle Rock, the only liason between the Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs and the outside world -- or "Outer Space," as they called it -- was the resourceful Travelling Matt, leader of the Fraggles. Leaving his nephew Gobo in charge, Travelling Matt made several forays into the big world, sending back postcards describing the awesome wonders that he'd witnessed (commonplace to us, fascinating and overwhelming to him). A typical Muppetized blend of zany comedy and prosocial proselytizing, the 96-episode Fraggle Rock was seen in first-run on HBO for five seasons. Beginning in 1986, the series was rebroadcast on the TBS cable superstation; and in 1987, an animated version of Fraggle Rock premiered, also on HBO. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:01:08 GMTFraggle Rock [TV Series]1986Jim HensonHBO's first original live-action children's series, <a href=/films/48593/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Fraggle Rock</a> debuted January 10, 1983, under the watchful eye and nimble fingers of Muppetmeister <a href="/players/P____94083/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jim Henson</a> and his team of puppet manipulators. The action took place outside the home of an avuncular inventor named Doc. Unbeknownst to anyone but Doc's dog Sprocket, a tiny civilization lived beneath the huge rock outside Doc's house. This was Fraggle Rock, home of the fun-loving Fraggles, the hardworking Doozers and the dictatorial Gorgs. Eighteen inches tall and bearing furry tails, the colorful Fraggles wanted nothing more out of life than to eat radishes and enjoy themselves. The 6 inch tall Doozers were the "worker ants" of this community, constantly building towers. Ma, Pa and Junior Gorg were obese, overbearing monstrosities who ruled Fraggle Rock from their gloomy, Gothic castle. (Or at least thought they did!) Outside of Sprocket, who every so often accidentally tumbled into the tunnel that led to Fraggle Rock, the only liason between the Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs and the outside world -- or "Outer Space," as they called it -- was the resourceful Travelling Matt, leader of the Fraggles. Leaving his nephew Gobo in charge, Travelling Matt made several forays into the big world, sending back postcards describing the awesome wonders that he'd witnessed (commonplace to us, fascinating and overwhelming to him). A typical Muppetized blend of zany comedy and prosocial proselytizing, the 96-episode <a href=/films/48593/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Fraggle Rock</a> was seen in first-run on HBO for five seasons. Beginning in 1986, the series was rebroadcast on the TBS cable superstation; and in 1987, an animated version of <a href=/films/48593/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Fraggle Rock</a> premiered, also on HBO. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide2214http://www.spout.com/images/no_image.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Fraggle_Rock_TV_Series/130011/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/karina/archive/2008/5/13/28927.aspxPost By: Karina
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Post Date: 5/13/2008 10:01:08 AM
Body: The Variety headline: “Production Resumes on [David O'Russell's] Nailed,” which had been shut down due to the production company’s failure to pay union fees last week. The real story: ThinkFilm, and its financial backers, Capitol Films, are having trouble paying the bills. Not only did Alex Gibney threaten a bankruptcy lawsuit after a promised bonus for his Oscar win for Taxi to the Dark Side never materialized, but the mini studio is apparently in a such a cash crunch that they’re having trouble paying for newspaper ads for their current releases, and are expected to stay out of the buying fray at Cannes. Another day, another sign that I should stop eating bagels whilst reading the trades, lest I choke to death: The Weinstein Company is making a live-action feature version of Fraggle Rock. Steve Martin has sold a pitch to Paramount for a comedy called From Zero to Sixty, which would star he and Diane Keaton. Also, Pink Panther 3 is coming! You can exhale! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog » Karina Longworth
]]>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:01:08 GMTKarinaKarina on SpoutBlog5/13/2008 10:01:08 AM The Variety headline: “Production Resumes on [David O'Russell's] Nailed,” which had been shut down due to the production company’s failure to pay union fees last week. The real story: ThinkFilm, and its financial backers, Capitol Films, are having trouble paying the bills. Not only did Alex Gibney threaten a bankruptcy lawsuit after a promised bonus for his Oscar win for Taxi to the Dark Side never materialized, but the mini studio is apparently in a such a cash crunch that they’re having trouble paying for newspaper ads for their current releases, and are expected to stay out of the buying fray at Cannes. Another day, another sign that I should stop eating bagels whilst reading the trades, lest I choke to death: The Weinstein Company is making a live-action feature version of Fraggle Rock. Steve Martin has sold a pitch to Paramount for a comedy called From Zero to Sixty, which would star he and Diane Keaton. Also, Pink Panther 3 is coming! You can exhale! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog » Karina Longworth http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/5/13/28925.aspxPost By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 5/13/2008 10:00:57 AM
Body: The Variety headline: “Production Resumes on [David O'Russell's] Nailed,” which had been shut down due to the production company’s failure to pay union fees last week. The real story: ThinkFilm, and its financial backers, Capitol Films, are having trouble paying the bills. Not only did Alex Gibney threaten a bankruptcy lawsuit after a promised bonus for his Oscar win for Taxi to the Dark Side never materialized, but the mini studio is apparently in a such a cash crunch that they’re having trouble paying for newspaper ads for their current releases, and are expected to stay out of the buying fray at Cannes. Another day, another sign that I should stop eating bagels whilst reading the trades, lest I choke to death: The Weinstein Company is making a live-action feature version of Fraggle Rock. Steve Martin has sold a pitch to Paramount for a comedy called From Zero to Sixty, which would star he and Diane Keaton. Also, Pink Panther 3 is coming! You can exhale! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:57 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com5/13/2008 10:00:57 AM The Variety headline: “Production Resumes on [David O'Russell's] Nailed,” which had been shut down due to the production company’s failure to pay union fees last week. The real story: ThinkFilm, and its financial backers, Capitol Films, are having trouble paying the bills. Not only did Alex Gibney threaten a bankruptcy lawsuit after a promised bonus for his Oscar win for Taxi to the Dark Side never materialized, but the mini studio is apparently in a such a cash crunch that they’re having trouble paying for newspaper ads for their current releases, and are expected to stay out of the buying fray at Cannes. Another day, another sign that I should stop eating bagels whilst reading the trades, lest I choke to death: The Weinstein Company is making a live-action feature version of Fraggle Rock. Steve Martin has sold a pitch to Paramount for a comedy called From Zero to Sixty, which would star he and Diane Keaton. Also, Pink Panther 3 is coming! You can exhale! Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_films_from_your_childhood/190/8120/1/ShowPost.aspxPost By: josephkuzma
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Post Date: 5/4/2007 4:38:19 AM
Body: [quote user="ben_"] Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot (you have to live in the boonies like i do to fully appreciate the effects this one can have on your psyche when you're young) [/quote]This reminds me of an Honorable Mention for my own list: Harry and the Hendersons.[quote user="lbenschwartz"] The Muppet Movie - Can't wait til my daughter is old enough to watch it. [/quote]I couldn't agree more. My daughter is 9 months old and already I'm collecting movies for her to watch later. This is one of them (along with Fraggle Rock).[quote user="tmoney"]2. The Flight of the Navigator: A disney movie. I think you can rent it at blockbuster3. Little Monsters : With Fred Savage and a Monster[/quote]Loved both of these. Which reminds me of others for the Honorable Mentions list: Princess Bride and The Monster Squad.
]]>Fri, 04 May 2007 08:38:19 GMTjosephkuzmaTop 55/4/2007 4:38:19 AM[quote user="ben_"] Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot (you have to live in the boonies like i do to fully appreciate the effects this one can have on your psyche when you&#39;re young) [/quote]This reminds me of an Honorable Mention for my own list: Harry and the Hendersons.[quote user="lbenschwartz"] The Muppet Movie - Can&#39;t wait til my daughter is old enough to watch it. [/quote]I couldn&#39;t agree more. My daughter is 9 months old and already I&#39;m collecting movies for her to watch later. This is one of them (along with Fraggle Rock).[quote user="tmoney"]2. The Flight of the Navigator: A disney movie. I think you can rent it at blockbuster3. Little Monsters : With Fred Savage and a Monster[/quote]Loved both of these. Which reminds me of others for the Honorable Mentions list: Princess Bride and The Monster Squad. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/fantasyworld/MemberTagFilms.aspxfantasyworld
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