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Archbishop of Canterbury May Star on 'Simpsons'

Simpsons News — Posted 21 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Archbishop of Canterbury and Simpsons fan Rowan Williams may be about to follow in Tom Jones's footsteps with a guest appearance on the our favorite show, The Simpsons.

Producers Twentieth Century Fox are set to approach the Welsh primate with an offer to star in 'The Simpsons' after he praised the show in an interview.

Executive Producer and chief writer Al Jean said he was flattered to number the Archbishop among the show's fans. He said: "We'd love to have him on the show if he doesn't mind Comic Book Guy calling him the 'worst archbishop ever.'

Dr. Williams is not be the first Welsh guest star of note to appear on The Simpsons.

In series six, a restrained Anthony Hopkins is wheeled in like Hannibal Lecter to audition for the part of Mr. Burns. Full Story.

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New Holiday Applause Plush Toys Previews

Simpsons News — Posted 16 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey hey fans, the Applause company has announced a new line of Christmas and Halloween based plush toys for this year. This is the second year the company is releasing such lines. This years Halloween figures include Donut Homer, Cleopatra Marge, Alien Maggie, Liberty Lisa and Insane Bart with Gremlin.

The Christmas line has a a Homer as Santa and "Decorating" Homer. Marge is dressed up as Ms. Claus and Bart is in his PJ's opening up his Krusty Present. There are also the 3 smaller Lisa, Bart and Maggie dressed up as elves. These three go very well with the Santa Homer and Marge Ms. Claus. The Halloween figures are out in September and go for about $15 each while the Christmas plush toys will be out in October for about the same price. More information at the Applause Site.

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Product Update: Season 4 DVD and More

Simpsons News — Posted 15 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey fans, the wait is over! Season 4 is out now in stores and selling fast. If you aren't one of the people who pre-ordered your copy (or copies) it's time you get busy and get your copies from your local DVD stores or from Amazon.com for a low price of $32.49 and FREE shipping. Most stores out there will sell it for $39.99 plus tax so this is a great deal.

The wait for the final series in the World of Springfield line of toys from Playmates, Series 16, is also over. Locations are starting to receive their shipments and your local stores should be carrying the figures shortly.

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Preview: Quatable Bart and Homer

Simpsons News — Posted 14 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey fans! "Don’t have a cow, man!" Culled from The Simpsons Library of Wisdom comes this hilarious and insightful series of portable, quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man’s role in the universe, and make the world a better place… sort of… . Each book is 5x6 inches and will MSRP for $9.95. We'll keep you updated on these items.

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Doh! Homer’s Catchphrase Tops Poll

Simpsons News — Posted 10 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

LONDON (Reuters) - Homer Simpson's emphatic exclamation "Doh!" has topped a British poll of favorite TV comedy catchphrases, easily beating an array of home-grown classics.
The bumbling hero of American animated TV series "The Simpsons" -- who often accompanies his trademark saying with a slap to the forehead -- topped Nuts Magazine's poll with 34 percent of the vote.

"Doh" has even found a home in the Oxford English Dictionary, which defines it as:

"Expressing frustration at the realization that things have turned out badly or not as planned or that one has just said or done something foolish. Also implying that another person has said or done something foolish."

The rest of the poll's top 10, published Wednesday, all come from British television hits. Full Story.

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Simpsons Super Sweepstakes of Stuff

Simpsons News — Posted 06 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey hey everybody! Make sure you go to your local SunCoast, Sam Goody, Media Play or OnCue to pick up the Official Entry Form to The Simpsons Super Sweepstakes of Stuff. Grand Price winner wins a Simpsons Party Package valued at $5000 (may include the new Simpsons pinball game). First prize gets a Simpsons animation cel. Second Prize winners (10 of them) get a Simpsons gift pack valued at $75. You must be 18 years or older to enter and contest is void in NY, FL, RI, PR and where prohibited. To see a copy of the offical entry form Click Here.

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Mighty Beanz are Here

Simpsons News — Posted 06 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey fans, Moose Enterprises based out of Australia has released the new Simpsons Mighty Beanz. The collection has 40 beanz in all. If you don't know what these things are by now they are these capsules which jump around like crazy jumping beanz. Each bean is wrapped in a Simpsons chracters face and small body. These are really fun to play with as well as collect. You can view a checklist of the 40 characters by Clicking Here. You can pick these up at your local toy store going for about $6-8 for a pack of 5.

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Take that Shakespeare! Simpsons are New Doh-meo and Juliet

Simpsons News — Posted 04 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

For Romeo, you'd better read D'ohmeo. Shakespeare's best-known lovers have been beaten in the romance stakes - by Homer and Marge Simpson.

The cartoon duo, who were born in a TV studio 17 years ago and star in the longest-running sitcom in US history, have been voted the greatest fictional couple of all time.

Romeo and Juliet, who were brought to life in a manuscript 409 years ago, came second. This is despite the fact they have been portrayed in countless performances over the centuries and in more than 30 TV and movie adaptations. Read the Full Story.

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Groening to Attend Hay Festival of Literature

Simpsons News — Posted 04 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

THE creator of the most famous cartoon family in the world is set to be one of the main attractions at next year's Hay Festival of literature.

Groening will join the ranks of a number of famous Americans who have appeared at the Hay-on-Wye festival, which prides itself on its offering an international flavour.

In 2001 the headliner, at £100 a ticket, was former US President Bill Clinton.

This year's big draw, at a more conservative £15 a seat, was the novelist John Updike. Read More Here.

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New 2004 Hamilton Collection Series

Simpsons News — Posted 01 Jun, 2004 by MrBurns

Hey collectors, the Hamilton collection and CollectibleToday.com has sent out fliers announcing two of the many soon to be released collectible series' from the company. You may recall or may already be on some of the series' they have currently like the Simpsons Christmas village, Simpsons Couch Gags and many of the Homer series'. The two newest ones are the Simpsons Family Vacation Collection and the Simpsons Family Christmas Collection. Each collection features a numbered, limited edition, Fox authorized figure which are limited to only a 95 day casting. These figures go for $19.99 + shipping for each one. The first one in the vacation series is "Shooting the Rapids" and the first in the Christmas collection is "Some Assembly Required". These are just some of the collections being released this year, we'll keep you updated as more are announced.

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