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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Teases Puppet Episode for Season 4
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' is boldly going where no 'Star Trek' show has gone before: to the world of puppets. At the 'Star Trek Universe' panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the cast and executive producers of 'Strange New Worlds' debuted a teaser for the fourth season of the series, which just finished production. It revealed Capt. Christopher Pike sitting on the captain's chair of the Enterprise — but as a puppet. More from Variety 'Futurama' Cast, Producers Joke About Their Frequent Cancellations, Tease Upcoming Guests and Storylines 'Bob's Burgers' Reveals Landmark 300th Episode Details, Plus New Halloween and Christmas Installments 'Coyote vs. Acme' Lands August 2026 Release Date, Footage Debuts at Comic-Con Despite Acme Corp. Meddling 'There might have been an unexpected and terrible transporter accident,' said executive producer Akiva Goldsman on the stage at Hall H. 'Which might have had some unexpected felt-like effects.' The puppets were created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop for the episode, which is directed by Jordan Canning ('Fragile Rock: Back to the Rock'). It's in keeping with the 'Strange New Worlds' approach of treating each episode as its own unique genre, including horror, screwball comedy, costume fantasy and even a musical episode and a crossover episode with the animated series 'Star Trek: Lower Decks.' In a 2024 Variety cover story on the future of 'Star Trek,' Goldsman even teased the puppet episode. 'As long as we're in storytelling that is cogent and sure-handed, I'm not sure there is,' Goldsman said when asked if there was a genre the show couldn't handle. 'Could it do Muppets? Sure. Could it do black and white, silent, slapstick? Maybe!' Stars Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Paul Wesley and Christina Chong were joined by executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Henry Alonso Myers and Goldsman on the stage at Hall H. (Mount wasn't able to attend because his wife had just had a baby.) Goldsman addressed the announcement that 'Strange New Worlds' will be concluding with its fifth season, noting that their plan is to take the series up to the first day Capt. James Kirk (Wesley) takes command of the Enterprise. Then he asked fans to write to Paramount (and its new parent company) Skydance so they can make 'Star Trek: Year One' — set during the classic original series time period of the franchise. To further underline the show's genre-hopping, the next episode of 'Strange New Worlds,' a period murder mystery entitled 'A Space Adventure Hour' played in its entirety to the audience at Comic-Con. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yep, a Muppet Version of 'Star Trek' Is Coming in 2026
As revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the next surprising move for the hit series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be an episode done entirely in the style of Jim Henson's Muppets. Yes, you didn't misread that. This isn't an AI-generated thing, nor is it fan-created. As confirmed by a new teaser at Comic-Con, Strange New Worlds Season 4 will feature an all-puppet episode of the popular Star Trek spinoff. In an official press release, Paramount revealed that "Season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will feature a puppet-themed episode, featuring crew members as puppets created by the iconic Jim Henson's Creature Shop." The trailer showed a puppet version of Captain Pike, as voiced by Anson Mount, wondering if the rest of the crew had "gone to Season 4" without him. Star Trek Puppet Episode Trailer The puppet episode will be directed by Jordan Canning, who previously worked on Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. This puppet-themed Star Trek installment is still a long way off, though. Strange New Worlds Season 3 is currently airing, and this puppet Trek will happen in Season 4, set to debut sometime in 2026. Before that, though, the next big Star Trek series will be Starfleet Academy, a new live-action series starring Holly Hunter and featuring none other than Paul Giamatti as the villain. Star Trek Streaming Guide All existing Star Trek shows, with the exception of the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, all stream on Paramount+. (Prodigy streams on Netflix.) This means that if you wanted to catch Strange New Worlds, both now and in 2026, or Starfleet Academy, you'll need Paramount+. Yep, a Muppet Version of 'Star Trek' Is Coming in 2026 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 26, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 Teases Wild Puppet Episode — GeekTyrant
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has never been afraid to take risks, but Season 4 is boldly going in a direction no Star Trek series has dared before… into the world of puppets. During the Star Trek Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, we got a first look at what's coming next for the hit Paramount+ series. The teaser revealed a hilarious)moment that see Captain Christopher Pike sitting in the Enterprise captain's chair… as a puppet. That footage has been released for all of you to watch. Executive producer Akiva Goldsman had some fun teasing what fans can expect, saying: 'There might have been an unexpected and terrible transporter accident. Which might have had some unexpected felt-like effects.' The puppets for this episode were crafted by the legendary Jim Henson's Creature Shop, adding an extra layer of geeky perfection. The episode is directed by Jordan Canning ( Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock ) and continues the show's tradition of experimenting with different genres. Over its first three seasons, Strange New Worlds has treated fans to everything from horror and screwball comedy to a full-on musical and a crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks . This wild creative approach isn't slowing down anytime soon. In fact, Goldsman hinted at the puppet idea last year when asked if there was any genre the series couldn't pull off. He replied: 'As long as we're in storytelling that is cogent and sure handed, I'm not sure there is. Could it do Muppets? Sure. Could it do black and white, silent, slapstick? Maybe!' The Hall H panel also included stars Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Paul Wesley, and Christina Chong, along with executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Goldsman. Series lead Anson Mount couldn't attend because he and his wife just welcomed a baby. Goldsman also confirmed that Season 5 will mark the end of Strange New Worlds . But, he hinted at what could come next for the franchise, telling fans to write to Paramount and new parent company Skydance to make Star Trek: Year One , which would dive into the original series era right after Captain James Kirk assumes command of the Enterprise. To cap off the panel, we were treated to a full screening of an upcoming episode titled A Space Adventure Hour , a period murder mystery that further emphasizes just how far this series is willing to push boundaries. With puppets entering the Star Trek universe, Strange New Worlds is proving once again why it's one of the boldest and most creative entries in the franchise's history. Season 4 can't get here fast enough!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These 3 Vintage Cereals Are Back and Better Than Ever
Calling all Jim Henson fans! We can't tell if we've hit that part of the pop culture lifecycle where everything old is suddenly new again, or if we're all craving a serious dose of childhood nostalgia. But brands are diving headfirst into retro revivals lately, and we're here for it. From McDonald's rolling out a collection of old-school Happy Meal toys to Diet Cherry Coke making a comeback in its vintage packaging, everyone's leaning into that old-timey charm—even if it's just for the aesthetics. So when we heard General Mills had a throwback surprise in store, we practically reserved a spot in our shopping carts. And this time, the blast-from-the-past product comes with a fun, new twist we never saw coming. General Mills Launches Monsters Cereals x Jim Henson's Creature Shop As you may have guessed from the return of pumpkin spice everything, fall is officially in the air—and for General Mills, that means it's time for Monsters Cereals. Since 1971, Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry have been seasonal icons—but this year, they're back earlier than ever, and with a makeover that makes perfect sense. This season, the monster trio is debuting limited-edition boxes featuring puppet-fied versions of each character—crafted by none other than Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Yes, that Jim Henson. The creative geniuses behind 'The Muppets,' 'Labyrinth,' and 'Fraggle Rock' have lent their legendary puppet-building skills to bring the Monsters to life in a fuzzy, delightful new way. Think: cereal box meets spooky Saturday morning puppet show. Of course, the cereal inside the box is just as you remember—chocolate-frosted bites from Count Chocula, blueberry cereal with monster-shaped marshmallows from Boo Berry, and a sweet strawberry crunch from Franken Berry. That's the kind of throwback we want to taste. But when it comes to packaging? We're all in on a refresh. 'Jim Henson Company you've outdone yourselves yet again!' one fan wrote. 'This is the most excited I've been in a while,' added another. Some fans are dreaming even bigger, hoping the puppets come off the box—literally. 'If they make figures or—GASP!—puppets, I'll plotz,' one commenter shared. While the collab doesn't go quite that far (yet), General Mills is giving collectors and puppet enthusiasts something to get excited about: a special edition Franken Berry box with a fuzzy, fleece-like texture, just like the puppets themselves. It'll be available exclusively on starting Tuesday, October 7. Whether you were a Monsters Cereals kid or just a fan of Henson magic, be sure to grab this mash-up as soon as it arrives in late August. Considering how fast Halloween hits grocery aisles these days, you should take every excuse to stock up early. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Axios
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Trump's inroads among Texas Latinos
President Trump won a higher percentage of the Latino vote nationally in 2024 than previously believed and came within striking distance of capturing a historic majority of those voters, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of the election results. Why it matters: In Texas, the trend around Latino voters "is mostly bad for those harboring ambitions of the Democratic Party becoming a competitive force in the state," Jim Henson and Joshua Blank of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas wrote in an election post-mortem earlier this year. What they're saying: The signs of Trump's success among Texas Latinos were "hiding in plain sight," per Henson and Blank. On the key campaign issues of the economy and border security, Texas Latinos favored the positions most associated with Republicans, state polling found. Stunning stat: In February 2016, 65% of Texas Latinos identified as Democrats. In December 2024, it was 45%, per polling from the Texas Politics Project. Zoom out: The Pew analysis confirms what early exit polls hinted: former Vice President Kamala Harris dramatically underperformed previous Democratic presidential candidates among Latinos, a rapidly growing and once-solidly Democratic voting bloc that has taken a big swing toward Republicans. Pew's analysis shows Trump won 48% of all U.S. Latino voters — a group that soundly rejected him in 2020 and 2016 — and that it was a crucial factor in his victory. Separately, exit polls in Texas suggested that Trump won 55% of the Latino vote — a 13-point increase from 2020, per the Texas Politics Project.
