The Muppets are true celebrities, with Kermit the Frog
having his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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About the X Games
ESPN X Games is the definitive annual action sports competition featuring
more than 150 of the world's best athletes competing in: BMX Freestyle, Moto
X, Skateboard, Surfing and Wakeboard.gullotti@espn.

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To do this ,
Pepe enlists the help of a special friend -- the Muppets very own Animal!
"Thanks to my new Muppet friends Animal and Pepe," said Lasek, "I've found
a fresh perspective on the vert ramp which I hope will help bring me the gold
again." Prior to joining The Jim Henson Company, Baker spent
14 years working for the ATV network in the U. MHC's mission is
to ensure that this beloved, world-class brand franchise entertains audiences
of all ages by leveraging Disney's best creative resources and worldwide
distribution platforms.

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X Games 11 will be held August 4-7 in
Los Angeles and will air live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes. A close colleague of the late Muppets creator Jim Henson, Baker
has more than 25 years of experience producing Muppets content in all media.K.

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newscom .
"We are excited about including the Muppets in the X Games preview show on
All Access," said Melissa Gullotti, ESPN X Games spokesperson. Visit http://www.

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The Muppets Get a Taste of the X Games

com for more news and
information.), Long Beach
Marine Stadium for Wakeboard and Puerto Escondido , Mexico for Surfing.

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M.com
310-444-7027

Melissa Gullotti, ESPN X Games
melissa. MHC plans to develop new content in all arenas,
including television , feature films, music, stage plays and theme parks, and
to enhance the Muppets global licensing and distribution presence.

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MHC's mission is
to ensure that this beloved, world-class brand franchise entertains audiences
of all ages by leveraging Disney's best creative resources and worldwide
distribution platforms.

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About Muppets Holding Company
The Muppets Holding Company, LLC (MHC) is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company (NYSE: DIS). "He played an invaluable role in helping
ensure that the brand's integrity remained true during MHC's first large scale
endeavor, 'The Muppets' Wizard of Oz,' and we are thrilled to have him on
board as we move forward."
Baker has worked with The Jim Henson Company on Muppets productions since
1979. MHC was established in April 2004 when The Walt Disney
Company purchased the Muppets from The Jim Henson Company.

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(Photo: http: //www. Pepe then makes his
first-ever attempt to drop into the vert ramp. Led by Kermit the
Frog , the Muppets are a broadly appealing global franchise built on 50 years
of original, award-winning entertainment that includes 44 Emmy nominations, 6
feature films, and The Muppet Show which captured over 235 million weekly
viewers worldwide." His feature film credits include "The Muppet Movie, " "The Great
Muppet Caper," "Follow That Bird," "The Dark Crystal," "The Muppet Christmas
Carol ," "Muppet Treasure Island," "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland," and
"Muppets From Space.

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Animal and Pepe the King Prawn Inspire Skateboarder Bucky Lasek
to Expose His 'Inner Animal'

The X Games 11 Preview Show on All Access Will Air on ESPN2 on July 30 at
3:00 P. ET.c.
Baker's primary responsibilities will be consulting on entertainment
initiatives as MHC enters its second year of stewardship of the Muppets brand.

CONTACT: Max Martens or Corie Jackson
Porter Novelli
310-444-7000

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MHC plans to develop new content in all arenas,
including television, feature films, music , stage plays and theme parks, and
to enhance the Muppets global licensing and distribution presence .com
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The Muppets franchise was purchased by The Walt Disney Company in April 2004
from The Jim Henson Company.

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ET and August 2 at 3:00 P. Pepe the King Prawn "snakes" the interview
by insisting that the only way to stiff the competition and win a third
straight gold medal is to learn how to release his inner animal."
The X Games 11 Preview show on All Access will air on ESPN2 on July 30 at
3:00 p.
The Muppets will kick off the worldwide celebration of Kermit the Frog's 50th
anniversary later this year. He will be leading a
search for more multi -talented performers in the world of puppeteering who
will serve as understudies to core Muppets performers and help the company
develop new characters and service the growing international demands for the
classic characters.

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We are confident that they will be well-received by our viewers. ET and August 2 at 3:00 p. Its venues
include STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center (Carson, Calif.

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com. Since that time, Baker has utilized his
expertise to help integrate the Muppets into The Walt Disney Company family,
including serving as producer on the new ABC telefilm "The Muppets' Wizard of
Oz," which will air May 20th. As their executive vice president of production, Baker was integral to
the production of such television projects as "The Muppet Show," "Fraggle
Rock," "Jim Henson's The Storyteller, " "Jim Henson's Secret Life of Toys,"
"Muppets Tonight," and the NBC TV movie "It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas
Movie.

About The Muppets Holding Company
The Muppets Holding Company , LLC (MHC) is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company (NYSE: DIS).

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BURBANK, Calif.muppets. "I am truly delighted to be part of
extending Jim Henson 's vision for the future of these characters at The Walt
Disney Company.

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m. In the past year, under
the management of The Walt Disney Company, the Muppets have been embraced by
millions of people as part of a global re-launch of the beloved franchise that
will culminate in the release of significant filmed entertainment projects. X Games will remain in Los
Angeles through 2009.

Contact: Corie Jackson, Porter Novelli
cjackson@porternovelli.

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M. "The
interaction between Bucky, our show host Sal Masekela and the Muppets was
great.

About The Muppets
The Muppets deliver smiles and laughter to the world through heartwarming
characters and stories inspired by the art of puppetry.

The Muppets Holding Company LLC Names Veteran Muppets Producer Martin G. Baker as Consultant

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"After decades of working with the Muppets, I know how very much they are
loved the world over," said Baker.

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, Muppet mayhem took over as Animal
and Pepe the King Prawn tag-teamed with world-renowned skateboarder Bucky
Lasek during his training for X Games 11 which will be held in Los Angeles,
August 4-7.

com. MHC was established in April 2004 when The Walt Disney
Company purchased the Muppets from The Jim Henson Company. All
competitions at STAPLES Center and The Home Depot Center are ticketed events ,
which can be purchased at Ticketmaster."
"No one could help us continue and grow these heartwarming and humorous
Muppet characters better than Martin Baker," remarked Chris Curtin, general
manager and vice president of MHC.

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As part of a special segment to air on All Access, a one-hour action
sports magazine show that airs on ESPN2, the Muppets partner with X Games
Skateboard Vert champion Lasek as he prepares to win a third straight gold
medal in this year's competition.expn.

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With some interesting coaching tips from Pepe and Animal, Bucky is able to
perform a huge trick: a frontside heel flip gay twist.
"The X Games are a blend of incredible athleticism and energy and we are
confident that Pepe and Animal will skate into the hearts of X Game fans,"
said Chris Curtin, general manager and executive vice president, The Muppets
Holding Company, LLC.m. BURBANK, Calif., The Muppets Holding Company, LLC,
(MHC) a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, announced today that Martin G.
Baker's duties will include searching for ways to expand the Muppets'
unparalleled talent base as demand for the brand grows.

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ET.
For additional information on the X Games, visit http://www.
Baker has been hired as a consultant for the organization's new entertainment
endeavors.

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