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Obituary for Matt Groening's Mother Sheds Light on Inspiration for 'The Simpsons'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:27 +0000

Matt Groening is the creative genius behind ‘The Simpsons.’ But one thing he wasn’t too creative with was the names of the now iconic four-fingered characters. Sadly, Groening’s mom — Margaret Ruth Groening — passed away last month at 94, and reading her obituary is like taking a walk through Springfield. Over the years Margaret [...]

A Man Named Bart Simpson is On Trial And Mr. Burns is The Judge

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:55:24 +0000

If you’re a fan of “The Simpsons,” you’re going to want to keep a very close eye on a totally minor trial in Warwickshire, England. A 56-year-old man is in court this week on charges of carrying a .38-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver in an airport last year. That man’s name? Barton “Bart” Simpson. And [...]

'The Simpsons' Recruits Aaron Sorkin as Himself, Of Course

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:23:15 +0000

Between the 'Studio 60' reunion announced for 'Go On' yesterday and the imminent return of HBO's 'The Newsroom,' it's a good time to be an Aaron Sorkin fan. Good is about to get even better as we've just learned the Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer will lend his voice to an upcoming episode of 'The Simpsons'! Guesting as himself, of course, Sorkin will provide advice to one of Springfield's citizens in a time of need, but whom?

'The Simpsons' Casts 'Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane: Worlds Collide!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:47:41 +0000

It may have only taken ten years, but it looks like the playful rivalry between 'The Simpsons' and its sort of spiritual successor 'Family Guy' may finally be put to rest. While both FOX series have taken playful shots at one another over the years, the bridge has finally been built as 'Family Guy' creator and voice-artist Seth MacFarlane will lend his voice to an upcoming 'Simpsons' episode! Who might the golden-voiced 'Guy' play, and what does it have to do with 'Downton Abbey?'

'The Simpsons' to Produce 20-Year-Old Script By Judd Apatow

Mike Sampson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:16:47 +0000

Exactly 22 years ago, director Judd Apatow ('This is 40,' 'Knocked Up') wrote a script for 'The Simpsons' that was never used (which is not surprising since, at the time, Apatow had no credits and was still a struggling comedian). But now that Judd Apatow is Judd Apatow, 'The Simpsons' are producing the long lost script, which will air next year.

Mr. Burns Endorses Mitt Romney in New Video

Emerald Catron — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:05:18 +0000

It's the day before the election, and the Mitt Romney endorsements are flying in! The first came from Joss Whedon (who strongly believes Romney can jumpstart the zombie apocalypse). This one is from 'The Simpsons' bad guy Mr. Burns (who is the cartoon embodiment of corporate greed). Who's next

Columbian Beer Makers Fight for the Right to Rip Off The Simpsons

Mike Adams — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:15:58 +0000

What started out as a novel idea has turned into a corporate tug of war, as two Columbian brothers are now deep in the trenches of a legal battle with 20th Century Fox for the right to brew beer inspired by the hit television series ‘The Simpsons.’ The original idea for the beer was a [...]

Is This One-Man Cover of 'The Simpsons' Theme Better Than the Original? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Richie Castellano’s one-man cover of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is pretty amazing, but Nick McKaig’s take on the theme from ‘The Simpsons‘ is even more impressive since he uses nothing but his voice. According to McKaig, the song is made up of over 30 individual parts, all of which he performs himself. And, as an added [...]

Will 'The Simpsons' End Over Contract Dispute?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:00:23 +0000

While ‘The Simpson’ may still be popular after 23 seasons, a contract dispute threatens the future of television’s longest running prime time series.

According to the Daily Beast, 20th Century Fox Television, the production company of ’The Simpsons,’ offered an ultimatum to the cartoon’s six principal voice actors Monday night — accept a 45 percent pay cut or this season of the show will be its last.

'The Simpsons' Might Get Its Own Channel

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:27 +0000

‘The Simpsons’ is the longest running prime time scripted series in American television history and now News Corp., which owns the franchise, may be looking to capitalize on 22 seasons of the Emmy-winning cartoon with a channel dedicated exclusively to life in Springfield. According to the Los Angeles Times, News Corp. executives had multiple meetings about how [...]