Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
Hey fans, some fun news for all of you. iTV and Ananova have reported that people who have sent emails to ChunkyLover53@aol.com are now actually getting replys back... from Homer! "Writer-producer Matt Selman registered the address chunkylover53@aol.com as he wrote the episode, according to Executive producer Al Jean. Jean said: "He logged in the night that the episode aired and it was immediately filled with the maximum number of responses." It's almost like getting a letter from Santa Claus. Read the full story by Clicking Here
Somewhat relating to the story above, now on eBay there is an auction for the name on AOL ChunckyLover53. As you can see the name is ALMOST the same but not quite. We are sure the address still gets it's share of emails and the winner can always pretend to be Homer as most people won't notice the extra c; at first we didn't. It's item #3308705431 on eBay or just Click Here to go to the auction.
Hey fans, People Magazine's February 3rd issue features a "Pop Quiz" with Homer Simpson in the Scoop section. This small 11 question interview comes about cause of the 300th episode which we've been mentioning. Some questions include:
Q: What shows do you Watch?
A: West Wing, 60 Minutes.. Nah, I'm just yanking you. I watch Monkey Smackdown.
Pick your copy up on news stands today.
Hey collectors, some great news from the good people at the Hollywood Reporter. They've graciously sent us over the cover art for the special issue coming out February 11th. With a small message:
The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainment industry's premier trade publication, is celebrating the 300th episode of The Simpsons with a special issue devoted to behind-the-scenes looks at the hit series. Available February 11, 2003, this issue is sure to be a collectible. Order your copy today!
Hey fans, our friends at Fox sent us a very cool promotional postcard from the licensing dept. (above) and some very interesing information. It seems that Fox is working on a very limited (100 pieces) limited edition art piece for the 300th episode. Each piece is supposed to be a hand-painted and the artwork is to be in 3D. It will relate to the 300th episode in a "skateboarding" fashion (something about Homer skating?? and Tony Hawk??). We couldn't get our hands on the design but we know it will be released end of February. Also, each piece will be signed by the man himself, Matt Groening. As we get more information on the VERY cool 300th episode item, we will be sure to tell you.
Hey fans, some new products available to you now online from the good people at SunwayCo.com. Whether you need some new pens and pad for school or for the workplace, you can now pick up either these click pens or just the carded pens. Either one you choose they are only $1.99. Add a very cool Simpsons characters spiral memo pad for only $3.95. These are very cool and fun products, grab them now while supplies on these last.
Hey fans, some new product news heading your way to start your week. Let's start with something new from Spencer Gifts. Right now their website carries a very cool throw. The Simpsons World Throw carries the family in the center and features other characters all around. It's very large 50"x60" and costs $39.99.
Next up are the 3 new books up for pre-order on Amazon.com. First of these is titled The Simpsons: Photographs by David Levinthal, a book by David Levinthal and introduction by Matt Groening. Retail value for this one is $39.95 and is availble in May 2003. We're guessing it's a book of pictures on our favorite family. Next one up is The Trivial Simpsons 2004 by Matt Groening. This "trivia" book is scheduled to be released for June 2003 and retails for $12.99. The final book is Leaving Springfield: The Simpsons and the Possibility of Oppositional Culture, a book by John Alerti. This book is "A study of the landmark television program "The Simpsons" which focuses on the show's dual roles as subversive political satire and mainstream mass media hit." This book is set to be released in June 2003 and will retail for $21.95.
Finally we have a first look for you available from the people at Action-Figure.com. Direct from the Toy Fair UK is the B-Sharps Apu figure. If you don't already know the figure is the exclusive which you recieve when you send in 4 UPCs from the Series 11 figures and environment to Playmates. As shown the figure does come in a box with the new design on it which was started in Series 11. This is the second B-Sharps figure and exclusive figure done by Playmates Toys to be sent out when sending in the UPCs.
Attention cable watchers. Bravo!'s Inside the Actors Studio is going to be having the Cast of The Simpsons premiering February 9th 8PM PT/ET. The interview will of course discuss the upcoming 300th episode, the success of the show and its characters as well as the show's humble beginnings on The Tracy Ullman Show.
Hollywood Reporter reports news on Simpsons Executive Producer, Al Jean: Al Jean, a longtime member of the "Simpsons" production clan, has inked a new overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV that will keep him at the helm of Fox's animated stalwart for at least two more seasons. Under the seven-figure pact, Jean will continue as an executive producer and showrunner of "The Simpsons" and also develop new projects for the studio. "Al is simply one of the very best, and we're sick and tired of how he gets overlooked because people have longer names," said James L. Brooks, who executive produces "The Simpsons" with creator Matt Groening and Jean. Jean has been a part of the "Simpsons" team as producer or consultant since the show's first season. After running the series early on with Mike Reiss, he took the reins of the show again in 2001. (Nellie Andreeva)
Hey collectors, brand new limited item now available to you is the new Exclusive 3D Krusty Hair Shampoo Poster. This poster is made of plastic and has parts like Krusty and the Shampoo bottle popping out giving it a nice 3D effect. These posters can ONLY be found at your local Sam Goody, Media Play, SunCoast or On Cue stores; they are all part of the same chain. Price for this poster is $12.99 and although it isn't a full sized (24x36) sized poster, it's well worth it.
Hey fans, all of you lucky people that live in Toronto mark your calendars in July to see if the Simpson cast will be coming into town. Jam! Showbiz reports that the whole cast may show for a reading as they did last year for the Montreal "Just For Laughs" comedy festival. Read the full article on the possible new tour by Clicking Here.
The article also mentions the fact that the show has been renewed till the 16th season for sure and it will go into the TV History books as the official longest running TV sitcom of all time.
