'The Muppets': Where's Elmo?

This story initially made an appearance within the November. 25 problem from the Hollywood Reporter magazine.our editor recommends'The Muppets' Premiere Red-colored Carpet Arrivals'The Muppets' at D23: Jason Segel Discusses Their Comedy Influence (Video) Fans of Elmo may be disappointed to understand the character doesn't come in Disney's November. 23 reboot The Muppets. PHOTOS: 'The Muppets' Premiere Red-colored Carpet Arrivals One of the disappointed is star and co-author Jason Segel, who had been rebuffed in ironic fashion. "I authored a scene where i was looking to get Elmo to become the celebrity host from the Muppet Show, anda team of lawyers informs us no," Segel stated November. 9 on Ryan Seacrest's radio show. "[Then] that's what really happened -- a team of lawyers told us Elmo wasn't available." VIDEO: The Muppets' Jason Segel On Way forward for the Film Franchise Disney bought the Muppets in the Jim Henson estate in 2004, but Sesame Street figures remain using the Children's Television Workshop. Crossovers have happened, but studio lawyers apparently made the decision against Elmo. Joked Seacrest, "Are you able to imagine likely to law school, which's that which you're protecting?" Disney rejected comment. Related Subjects Jason Segel The Muppets