Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
According to the website for Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency, composer Hans Zimmer is expected to write the score for the feature film version of The Simpsons. As a long-time composer for producer James Brooks, Zimmer is an unlikely choice, as most people were expecting Alf Clausen, the series composer to be the frontrunner.
The movie is slated for a 2008 release.
Two more series of The Simpsons have been commissioned by US television network Fox, ensuring the show will be on screens until at least 2008. The decision means it will rack up its 400th episode in the next two years.
Creator Matt Groening said last year that he had no plans to stop making the programme. "I don't see any end in sight," he said. "I want to get to 366 [shows] so we have one for every day of the year, including a leap year."
Groening said the animated hit would keep going as long as they could keep surprising viewers. "That's what you're looking for in television - surprise."
An opinion poll recently suggested that Americans knew more about The Simpsons than the US Constitution's First Amendment. Fox has also commissioned another series of cartoon show King of the Hill. It is due to return for its 11th season in January next year.
UPDATE: Jukka from The Simpsons Folder has received information from an inside source that these guest star rumours are not true.
Thank God.
As reported in December, producers of The Simpsons have been filming a live action opening sequence of the show in Bromley, United Kingdom.
Well now the product has been finished and you can be one of the first to see the opening in full!
New from Warren Inc. comes the Simpsons Esphera 360 degree puzzle. Almost like a "globe" puzzle this features the popular poster design of the many characters which have been on the show since the 10 season. The puzzle if 540 pieces and is a pretty good size when put together. The puzzle also comes with a small plastic stand to hold it in place where ever you may put it. MSRP for this item is $29.99 and it is currently available in store.
Time to head to work at Springfield Nuclear – but don’t let Mr. Burns catch you snoozing! Look busy! In this Simpson-themed version of “Don’t Panic,” you’ll need to mind the clock as you try to get everything done. Make Some Noise, and make a sound Barney might make; Go For It: run into the next room, and scream ‘D’oh!’ Balance the gears, keep the rod spinning, and more! Fill your nuclear waste barrel with all of the needed items first, and win the game—woo hoo! For 2 to 4 players ages 8 and up. Game goes for about $19.99. Game made by the good people at Warren Inc.
Hey fans, McFalane Toys has released the newest preview images to the Simpsons couch gag toy set which is set to be released in May. Homer and Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, Santa's Little Helper and Snowball II recreate the classic episode-opening couch gag. Create your own couch gag by rearranging the magnetic figures, which can be positioned in a variety of poses and configurations. Comes with Simpson-themed accessories including a Duff beer can and Porko Bits. More Info
Domino's Pizza UK & IRL is set to launch a two-year licensing deal with the TV show, The Simpsons, which includes a heavyweight advertising campaign featuring the animated characters from the United Kingdom’s most popular TV family.
According to a news release, the 30-second ads will air beginning Feb. 13 and run a total of five weeks on select channels.
The creative has been developed by The Simpsons production team, Gracie Films, and scripted by John Fink, one of the show’s writers. Featuring the well-known voices of Homer (Dan Castellaneta) and Marge (Julie Kavner), viewers will see the Simpsons in a familiar mealtime scene, with Homer in pursuit of a slice of his favorite pizza, while Marge and the rest of the family tuck in.
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Talks have begun at 20th Century Fox TV to revive Futurama - the futuristic animated show created by Matt Groening - much in the same way "Family Guy" found new life after cancellation.
The studio is in early discussions to put the show back in production and create a limited number of episodes of the Emmy Award-winning skein -- although it's too soon to tell where those segs might end up. A rep for 20th Century Fox TV declined comment.
The final original episode of "Futurama" aired on Fox in August 2003. But since then, the skein has found new life -- and fans -- via DVD releases and repeatedly high-rated airings on the Cartoon Network.
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