Evil Genius
Well-Known Member
I would applaud Disney reshaping the characters, story and theme of a worn property like the Muppets, because they could certainly use it. But Disney IMO could better invest the time and money elsewhere. Like, I don't know, fixing the Yeti in WDW and the dragon at DLR. For starters.
My...we are a broken record aren't we?
For starters, calling the Muppets a "worn" property really does a disservice to property. While maybe not perhaps at the same level, The Muppets (and all Jim Henson creations) are of an inconic status. Perhaps not in your incredibly narrow vision, but that doesn't change the fact that they are still a very viable franchise.
Case in point: The Muppet show which began airing in 1976 and ran through 1981 was such an amazingly creative and innovative show that even upon viewing it now on DVD many of the segments appear new and cutting edge. Not to mention the fact that the Muppet show season DVDs have done remarkable numbers.
Now granted mah of the recent offerings haven't been up to par, but that's the point. Disney see the Muppets are something that are prime for recapturing the original magic of the characters and breathing new creative life into the franchise.
Besides...the time and money going into the Muppets isn't the same as the money going into park projects. Completely different departments and budgets.