The world‐renowned Muppets received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the release of Disney’s The Muppets on Blu‐ray Combo Pack and DVD.
Press release from Walt Disney Studios:
HOLLYWOOD, CA —
The world‐renowned Muppets received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the release of Disney’s The Muppets on Blu‐ray Combo Pack and DVD.
The celebration was emceed by Chamber President and CEO Leron Gubler, with special guest speakers Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios and Lisa Henson, CEO, The Jim Henson Company.
Several Muppets were on hand to receive the star including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums, and Walter, the newest Muppet, who made his debut in Disney’s 2011 film. The Muppets’ star is the 2,466th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is located in front of the historic El Capitan Theatre.
“Thanks to creative genius Jim Henson and these extraordinary puppeteers, the Muppets are truly worldwide icons and Hollywood stars,” said Ross. “They are a treasured part of the Disney family, and we’re thrilled to see them join so many other luminaries on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.
