The Happytime Murders: Concept Art

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After the successful release of The Muppets late last year, most of us all remembered how fun and entertaining puppets can be. Well, to do a complete 180, there's a new film in the works that's set to be twisted and perhaps not so sunshine-y. Appropriately so, the son of the late Jim Henson (Brian Henson) is set to direct The Happytime Murders, a film noir puppet comedy. Below is the basic synopsis, from Collider:


"In a world where puppets co-exist with humans as second class citizens, puppet private eye and disgraced ex-cop, Phil Phillips, is hot on the trail of the serial killer who murdered his brother and is now targeting the cast members of the famous 80's television show, "The Happytime Gang." As the killings continue, Phil's former flame, Jenny, is next on the list. It's up to Phil and his ex-partner, Detective Edwards, to find the culprit, but as bad blood and old resentments resurface the clues start pointing to the only viable suspect, Phil himself. Now he's on the run with only his wits and hard headed determination, as he tries to solve, "The Happytime Murders." "


Sounds like fun, we can't wait! 

The main protagonist, Phil Phillips.