SYNOPSIS

Written by Todd Berger, the film takes place in a world where humans and puppets coexist, with the puppets viewed as second-class citizens. When the puppet cast of 1980s children's TV show 'The Happytime Gang' begins to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet -- with a drinking problem, no less -- takes the case with his former human partner.

PREVIEW NOTES

• The Hollywood Reporter reports that Lionsgate has picked up Happytime Murders, a comedy thriller written by Todd Berger that will be directed by Jim Henson's son, Brian Henson. Brian Henson will also produce with his sister, Lisa Henson. - 2010-10-13