"THE SIMPSONS MOVIE" TRAILER DEBUTS
March 31, 2006
The trailer for "The Simpsons Movie" has now debuted on the big screen, prior to the opening of 20th Century Fox's animated film "Ice Age: The Meltdown".
Release date for "The Simpsons Movie" is now set for July 27, 2007.
The animated 25-second clip opens on a giant 'S', with the narration:
"Leaping his way onto the silver screen, the greatest hero in American history!"
Cut to 'Homer Simpson' in his underwear, sitting on his couch.
"I forgot what I was supposed to say," Homer says.
The TV series created by Matt Groening and developed by James L. Brooks is currently being adapted for the big screen at Film Roman Studios in Burbank.
NEW 'LIVE-ACTION' OPENING FOR "THE SIMPSONS" !!!
March 23, 2006
Fox' animated series "The Simpsons" will unveil a 'ive-action' opening sequence, Sunday, March 26 at 8 p.m. EST, according to a Fox spokeswoman.
The cartoon family of 'Bart', 'Homer', 'Marge', 'Lisa' and 'Maggie' will be seen as they would appear in real life, played by lookalike actors.
"I'm just amazed there are people who want to be known for looking like the Simpsons," said Al Jean, the show's executive producer, in a statement.
A team from British network Sky One created and commissioned the live sequence, which will duplicate the series' memorable opening shots of Bart writing on the chalkboard, Homer pulling the nuclear rod out of his shirt and Maggie and Marge at the supermarket.
"THE SIMPSONS" RENEWED FOR 2 MORE YEARS !!!
March 19, 2006
Fox has officially announced that "The Simpsons" has been given a greenlight for its 18th and 19th seasons.
"The Simpsons," is now the longest-running comedy in the history of Fox. The greenlight also means the 400th episode of "The Simpsons" will air in season 18, slated for May 20, 2007.
"I'm especially proud because in its 18th year, 'The Simpsons' has grown from a surly, unpleasant teenager into a responsible adult," said executive producer Al Jean.
James L. Brooks and Matt Groening executive produce "The Simpsons" for Gracie Films and Fox.
