The upcoming Warner Premiere and DC Entertainment release of The Dark Knight Returns has been a long time coming, though I believe you heard about it here first. Frank Miller and Klaus Janson’s comic has been divided into two films for this adaptation, the first of which will be released later this year, the second…
At Kapow in London, during the Avengers Vs X-Men panel with Kieron Gillen, CB Cebulski and Joe Quesada, they showed off some upcoming Avengers Vs X-Men pages… one of which seems to show a certain Professor X returning for issue 6… We also got a teaser that Illyana and Black Widow will star in an…
One question asked at the DC panel today at the Kapow comic convention in London, was about DC co-publisher Dan DiDio’s interview with The Advocate. Specifically over the decision not to change any character’s sexual orientation when relaunching the DC Universe. At the time Dan stated they would introduce new LGBT characters rather than switch…
At Kapow’s Image Comics panel this morning, with Eric Stephenson, Nick Spencer and Bryan Hitch, Jonathan Ross stated that he had plans to launch a comic book podcast, because of his contacts in media and comics. He also talked about planning new comic books with current collaborators Bryan Hitch and Tommy Lee Edwards but also…
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The first song from the soundtrack to James Bobin and Jason Segal’s new Muppet movie has been released. It was premiered on Ryan Seacrest’s show, and he’s now sharing it online.
Get ready for 4 minutes and 29 seconds of just the kind of joy you knew you could depend upon the Muppets for.
This is Life’s a Happy Song, as written by Bret McKenzie. It’s performed by Jason Segal, Amy Adams and Walter, who sounds rather a lot like Muppeteer Peter Linz for some reason. You’ll also hear Leslie Feist and Mickey Rooney for a line or two.
You’ll find that this the version that appears towards the start of the film, before Gary, Mary and Walter set off for LA and their Muppets adventure. It’s reprised at the end of the film with a huge cast, including many of the lead Muppets.Top points to anyone who can name all the individual Muppets who get their own line in this song, the first to be released from the original soundtrack for The Muppets.
Hannah and I were writing this story at the same time. Here’s her take on it:
It’s called Life’s A Happy Song and it’s sung mainly by the film’s two human leads (not that I’m suggesting that Muppets aren’t people too, man) Amy Adams and Jason Segel. Now anyone who’s seen Enchanted knows that Adams can sing, but can Jason Segel keep up with her?
Well, it sure is upbeat, and Amy Adams’ solo halfway through gives away a few snippets about the relationship between her Mary and Jason Segel’s Gary, and that certain bridge they must overcome.
Those of you who like your musical movies, how would you rate this?
I love my musical movies, Hannah. And I’d rate this very highly.
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