“Children can now start collecting any one of the five Simpsons magnets found in some of Kellogg’s cereal packs. These are Ricicles, Rice Krispies, Honey Loops, Frosties, Coco Pops Crunchers, Coco Pops, Frosties Chocolate, and Corn Pops. This promotion will last till the end of March. Each magnet features one of the comical members in the Simpsons family. All five magnets when collected and connected together make up one long picture of the Simpsons family sitting on the couch with their pets.” Read More >>>
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The Success Of TV On DVD
“Sales of tv shows on DVD have become the fastest-growing segment of the home entertainment business, generating an estimated $800 million to $1 billion a year. When the digital disc format debuted five years ago, most studio executives figured that there would be little interest in shows from the small screen. Not so with the digital format. “TV DVDs are white-hot,” said Peter Staddon, senior vice president for marketing at Fox Home Video. “Everyone is rushing out DVD releases of their TV shows.” It’s no surprise that hits still on the air, such as The Simpsons and The Sopranos, are top sellers. But nostalgia also is fueling the trend.
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From White To Yellow?
The White Stripes’ drummer Meg White has been feted by the likes of Drew Barrymore and The Rolling Stones – but what she really wants is a guest slot on The Simpsons. “A guest appearance would be amazing,” stated Meg. “I wouldn’t want to be in a Lisa episode. They’re kind of boring. Maybe a Homer one would be better.”
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Ratings Pattern Continues
Last week saw new CBS series “My Big Fat Greek Life” triumph over The Simpsons in the national ratings. This week was much of the same. While both “My Big Fat Greek Life” (9.0/14) and “Becker” (8.0/12) were down from last week, both still held on to their half hours. FOX was again second with a new episode of “The Simpsons” (7.8/12) in which Krusty was elected to congress; while the heavily touted premiere of “Oliver Beene” scored a decent 7.2/11 opening. NBC was third with “American Dreams” earning a 5.7/9, followed by the conclusion of “Tarzan” on ABC. “Charmed” brought in a 3.1/5 on The WB. Read More >>>
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Vivendi Nabs Fox Interactive
“Vivendi Universal Games and Fox Interactive have announced a new agreement that gives VU the right to publish and distribute all Fox video games currently in development. The agreement, which grants VU the ability to publish games based on The Simpsons and Buffy, expands a smaller co-publishing deal the two companies signed in 2001. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Though we’ve had great success over the years with both home-grown and acquired properties, this deal presents terrific opportunities and the best business model for our content,” said Fox Interactive president Steve Bersch. “We feel certain that our games, and the Fox properties they are based upon, will be best served through this expanded relationship with Vivendi Universal. We have some fantastic games coming and believe this is the right step toward helping them reach their greatest potential in the marketplace. With this deal, Fox Interactive will join VU’s already expansive line of publishing labels, which includes Blizzard, Sierra, Black Label and Universal Interactive.” Read More >>>
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Turning 300 All Over Again
Bet you thought you’d heard the end of the 300th episode madness, but the rest of the world is yet to screen the episode, and it’s quite normal for them to make a big deal out of the event when it does arrive. SKY|one in the United Kingdom will air the 300th episode of The Simpsons, Barting Over on Sunday 20th April at 9:30pm. Leading up to this event, SKY|one will be showing “The Simpsons Golden D’ohnut Awards”, a celebration of 300 episodes consisting of 12 episodes to be shown over the Easter weekend (18th – 20th April). Viewers will vote for their favourite episode from 12 different categories, and the 12 winning episodes will be shown. To view more information, check out the United Kingdom episode listings at The Simpsons Archive.
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Tiring Of Crazy Adventures
“After 13 years as one of the few regularly watchable shows on television, there are only two questions worth asking about The Simpsons. Is it still funny? And is it time it was put to sleep? On the evidence of this episode in the latest series, the answer in both cases is, paradoxically, yes. As a downcast Bart remarks mid-way through this episode, called Helter Shelter, “Is it just me, or are you guys getting sick of these crazy adventures?”
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Watch MacHomer In Action!
You’ve heard us talk about Rick Miller’s show “MacHomer” before. In this two hour, one-man show, Miller presents the tragedy of “Macbeth” through the eyes of one of America’s most beloved families, The Simpsons. But how many of you have actually had the opportunity to see it? Don’t fret. Dateline Alabama has uploaded video clips from the opening act of the show, plus an audio interview with Miller himself. Read More >>>
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Commercials Hurt Writers
In an article relating to a celebration of Classic TV, a number of points were raised, including the addition of sex gags and cutting the runtime for more commercials in today’s television shows. The article features quotes of Matt Groening having his say.
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Matt Groening Talks Futurama
“Matt Groening is a proud papa. The Simpsons just celebrated its 300th episode, but he’s especially pleased to see his other animated child, Futurama, get its day in the sun. A first-season DVD will be out March 25, new fans are finding reruns on Cartoon Network, and a few fresh episodes remain to run on Fox, even though the sci-fi satire has ended production. “I’ve gotten more response since it’s been on Cartoon Network than in its years on Fox,” Groening says. “It’s so refreshing to have a network that appreciates the show.” As The Simpsons heads toward its 15th season, Futurama faces early retirement because of inconsistent scheduling and, Groening says, a lack of promotion. The DVD ($31.98 Preorder) includes commentary on the first 13 episodes by Groening, executive producer David X. Cohen, West and DiMaggio. “They’re wild parties, these commentaries,” Groening says. “Billy and John sing along with the theme and make up their own lyrics and talk in their characters’ voices.” Read More >>>
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‘Topes Fans Camp Out For Tix
Fans of the new Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team didn’t want to take a chance with their tickets. About a half-dozen fans camped out all night Monday to get the first choice for their seats when the ticket office opened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. By 6 a.m., about two dozen stood in the cold for the premium seats at the new stadium. The AAA Pacific Coast League team, formally known as the Calgary Cannons, got its name from an episode of The Simpsons. Read More >>>
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Big Fat Greek Ratings Win
CBS took a gamble this week by moving its new show “My Big Fat Greek Life” to 8pm Sundays, to compete against The Simpsons. So how did the shows fare? The gamble paid off in its first week, as The Simpsons ratings were a far cry from a fortnight earlier in which it celebrated its 300th episode. “CBS took 8 p.m. thanks to the strong ‘premiere’ of My Big Fat Greek Life. After a strong debut after Everybody Loves Raymond on Monday night, the Nia Vardalos sitcom showed legs with a 10.6/16, boosting ratings for Becker, 8.6/13, as well. FOX finished second with two episodes of The Simpsons. The new episode, ‘A Star Is Born-Again’ with guest voice Helen Fielding, scored a 7.7/12, while a repeat landed a 7.4/11.” Still, second place isn’t bad, nor is it a new position for The Simpsons to be in. But with a new show, nobody can be too sure what is to come in future weeks.