Peter Linz Movies
When an evil oil man discovers black gold beneath Muppet Theater, Kermit recruits a Muppet super-fan and his two best friends to help gather up the gang for a telethon that will save the venue from being razed and replaced with a giant oil pump. Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) never met an oil field he couldn't suck dry. So when Tex discovers a bountiful reservoir right underneath Muppet Theater, he begins drawing up plans to claim the land and start drilling. Little does Tex realize that devoted Muppets fan Walter is currently in Los Angeles with his best friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams), and that he's not about to let one man's greed spoil a good thing for everyone. With Kermit by their side, Walter, Gary, and Mary hatch a plan to put on a big telethon that will help them raise the ten million dollars needed to keep Muppet Theater standing. But rounding up the gang won't be easy, because these days Miss Piggy's got a posh job at Vogue Paris; Fozzie has landed a gig at a Reno casino; Gonzo has become the owner of a successful plumbing company; and Animal is dealing with anger management issues in a Santa Barbara clinic. With the drilling deadline fast drawing near and Tex wringing his hands in anticipation, the gang races to put on the performance of a lifetime and save Muppet Theater from certain destruction. Directed by James Bobin and written by Segel and Nicholas Stoller, The Muppets Movie features cameos by Zach Galifianakis, Billy Crystal, Jack Black, Alan Arkin, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, among others. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jason Segel, Amy Adams, (more)
Everybody's favorite little red Sesame Street resident Elmo hosts this exciting program created to teach toddlers and preschoolers about the fun world of dinosaurs. Kids learn about where dinosaurs lived, what they ate and more - plus, Elmo sings the song "If Elmo Had a Dinosaur" with a lively animated music video. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Clash, Martin P. Robinson, (more)
- 2003
- NR
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Based on the popular children's series, this stage performance distills Bear in the Big Blue House's main themes, activities, and songs into one hourlong presentation. Ojo, Shadow, and many more characters show up over the course of the show to prepare for Tutter's surprise birthday party, and all of the fanciful creatures learn the importance of cooperation. The live audience is particularly enthusiastic, and the characters on-stage encourage many a sing-along. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Starring:
- Noel MacNeal, Peter Linz, (more)
- 2001
Between the Lions is an award-winning PBS series, aimed at children ages four to seven, that features a family of reading lions and employs puppets, animation, and live action. In this episode, Leona's new hat is half-green and half-red. Conflict arises when characters on opposite sides of the hat see it as either all green or all red. The arguments are resolved when the lions realize that it's best to try to see both sides of a disagreement. Winner of an Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming award from the Television Critics Association, Between the Lions has also been endorsed by the National Educators Association (NEA), the nation's largest teachers organization. Designed to introduce kids to the world of literature and to encourage learning as a fun activity, Between the Lions deals with a family of lions -- Theo and Cleo and their cubs, Lionel and Leona -- who live in and run a library that's populated by an eclectic menagerie of characters. Each episode centers on a book or other piece of written material that the lions and their friends discover in the library. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi
- 1999
Characters from Bear in the Big Blue House help teach kids the basics of toilet training using fun and song. Each character has a problem associated with using the potty, such as fear of the unknown and asking for permission, and Bear tries to help him or her overcome it. His gentle instruction and reminders are helpful to children who are interested in using the potty, but not quite sure how to start. Fun songs like "Potty Chair" and "I'm a Toileteer" add to the overall benefits of the program.
~ Sarah Block, Rovi
~ Sarah Block, Rovi
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