After disappearing from the net due to the cancellation of irsburger.com, The Simpsons Folder is back, all new, at simpsonsfolder.com. With it comes an original, but wacky design revolving around a train station and 8-bit Simpsons figures. It’s different, i’ll give him that. To make up for lost time, the Folder has updated with some new content that should give you something to keep you busy. Good to see it back.
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Simpsons Help Fox Breathe
“The yellow-skinned folks known as Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie walked (well, Maggie crawled) through hotel hallways among TV critics. On the loudspeakers, Harry Shearer, in the role of Mr. Burns, invited writers to sit down for “our depressing presentation.” Luckily, little of Fox Broadcasting’s presentation on the final day of the winter Television Critics Association Tour was depressing. In fact, it was highlighted by a jolt of pure joy: The cast of “The Simpsons” lined up onstage to perform a live table reading of an episode in which Lisa gets a crush on bad-boy Nelson.
The presentation helped Fox deliver an energy boost to members of the press, and the journalists were grateful for it at the end of 13 days of interviewing and schmoozing with the stars and creators of new and old series.” Read More >>>
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OFF Loses Out On Golden Globe
The Simpsons did not win the Golden Globe for best “musical or comedy series” tonight, as that honor went to HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The other shows besides OFF that were nominated included “Sex and the City,” “Friends,” and “Will & Grace.” Congratulations anyway to The Simpsons for receiving its first Golden Globe nomination.
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300th Episode Confusion
Fox, being the geniuses that they are, have decided to slot another new episode between The Dad Who Knew Too Little (episode 299) and Barting Over (episode 300). Episode 299.5 if you like, titled Strong Arms Of The Ma will be the next Season 14 episode, to air on February 2 as a double feature alongside a rerun of Large Marge, which aired last year.
While it appears that “Strong Arms..” is now the 300th episode, Fox still insists that they will advertise “Barting Over” as the 300th episode to go to air on February 16th, as this has been the plan for months. Fox felt it necessary to add another episode so that fans were not without a new episode for four weeks. Programming at its best, folks. Thanks goes to snpp.com for some of the information presented in this article.
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Renewal: The Final Word
We started this month by confirming that Fox had renewed The Simpsons until Seasons 16, but a week later, sources were telling us a 17th Season was also on the line. Until now it has been speculation, but Fox has revealled that the show has only been renewed until Season 16; taking it until May 2005. This however, does not rule out the possibility of any further Seasons. King Of The Hill has also been renewed until May 2004.
“The Simpsons renewal means the show will make it through a jaw-dropping 16th full season and roughly 360 episodes, allowing Homer and Co. to edge past “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet” to claim the mantle of longest-running laffer in TV history. “Watch out, ‘Gunsmoke,’ you’re next,” quipped Al Jean, executive producer of The Simpsons. (“Gunsmoke” ran for a record 20 years.)” Read More >>>
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It Smells Like Otto’s Jacket…
Bringing you up to speed on the latest web news. Homer has found his new home at Homerpalooza. The site has just opened, but with the lack of quality Homer dedications on the net today, it has already become the best Homer site on the net. Have a look.
Simporium has a new design, based around a museum structure. Very creative. The Simpsons Community has opened, featuring episode details and news, as well as profiles on the newest websites.
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The Many Faces Of Harry Shearer
“The voices – and the peerless ability to poke and pull at the masks of public figures, exposing the insatiable egos beneath — are all Harry Shearer, on his radio program, ‘Le Show.’ For a cadre of listeners around the world, Mr. Shearer’s cutting wit, broad musical tastes and unfailingly subversive approach have made ‘Le Show’ a weekly ritual for 20 years. ‘He’s not only the best political satirist around,’ said the writer, publisher and veteran pundit Paul Krassner, who has performed with and known Mr. Shearer since the mid-80’s, ‘but there hasn’t been anyone since Lenny Bruce producing these little theater pieces and playing all the parts.” Read More >>>
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Season 17 On The Horizon
Following up on our previous report on Sunday, CBBC Newsround has now confirmed that not only are we guaranteed Seasons 15 and 16 of The Simpsons, but Season 17 as well. This would take the show well into 2006. “Indeed, in 2002 its creator, Matt Groening, said: “I think we are closer to winding it up.” But now Fox Television has confirmed that they have a deal to keep the show going until at least 2006. This will take it to the end of Season 17, meaning around 75 new episodes.” Read More >>>
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Groening’s Guide To Digital Cartooning
“Matt Groening’s success as a cartoonist may be the best counter we have to the old adage that no one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the public. From his comic strip “Life in Hell” to the ongoing bastion of American satire “The Simpsons” and its cousin “Futurama,” Groening has shown that the comedy of dysfunction and disrespect can pull in a wide audience. But much has changed technologically since “Life In Hell” made its first appearance — even in the 13 years since “The Simpsons” first revitalized and revolutionized animated television. In this interview conducted by the Online Journalism Review, Groening offers his views on Web cartooning, digital vs. hand-drawn animation, and how technology has changed the way we view comedy.” Read The Interview >>>
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Simpsons Rush At Domino’s
UK: “The rising number of single people together with interactive episodes of The Simpsons are helping Domino’s Pizza grab an ever-larger slice of the £1bn pizza delivery market. The chain currently controls one-fifth of the pizza delivery market in the UK and Ireland – a market it estimates will more than double by 2010 (though Nick Laws says he’ll stick to Pizza Hut). Changing demographics and better online and digital technology are key factors driving up sales.
Couch potatoes watching the popular ‘The Simpsons’ cartoons on interactive television can already order a Domino’s pizza during advertising breaks. All they need to do is press the little red button on their control and place their order. “We call this The Simpsons rush”, explains Mr Dunese.” Read More >>>
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OFF And The Annies
Hot off the heels of their Golden Globe nomination, The Simpsons has been nominated once again for an Annie Award from ASIFA-Hollywood, the International Animated Film Society. Our favorite family, “Disney’s Kim Possible,” “The Flintstones on the Rocks,” “Futurama,” and “Invader Zim” were all nominated for outstanding animated TV production. The Simpsons has received several Annie Awards over the years, so here’s hoping for another. Read More >>>
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Doing What Comes Matturally
“It’s easy to accept Matt Groening is the kind of person who locks himself away in a room and creates life. Like the mad scientists of film, Groening certainly looks the part as he speaks passionately and protectively of the “family” he imagined, gave birth to with pen and paper and then unleashed on an unsuspecting world. But unlike the mad scientists, Groening has succeeded in taking over the planet with his creations.