New Springfield has released a brand new design. The site looks nice, using flash and clean graphics. The big letdown here is that the ‘Springfield Green’ look has been used before, and that this design is very similar to the site that previously used it.
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Blair Joins The Simpsons
As reported in November, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to appear in an episode of The Simpsons. Details have now been revealed, so naturally, spoilers follow. “The plot will take Bart and his family on a trip to London. When they fly into the capital, they will be greeted by Princess Tone. He will then personally drive them to their new time-share apartment in Bristol, where they will stay before returning to London two days later, hung-over but happy. Then Tony will fly his special envoys to the Middle East, where they will avert war by forming a human shield around Saddam Hussein.”
The episode is set to air later this season. “This is a major coup for the Simpsons and will guarantee blockbuster ratings on both sides of the Atlantic,” a source told the Daily Star newspaper, adding that Mr Blair would tape his lines later this month. His appearance would make him the first UK prime minister to star in a TV show whilst in office.
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Annie, Yes We’re Okay!
They left the Golden Globes empty handed, but The Simpsons scored big where it was judged amongst its own genre. The 30th Annual Annie Awards were presented this weekend, in which Our Favorite Family walked home with an award in the category “Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Television Production”. This is not the first time the show has won this award. A complete list of nominations and winners can be found here.
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Homer’s Odyssey
Johanna Schneller writes: “The news that The Simpsons has been renewed for a 15th and 16th season was greeted with joy at my house, where it is woven into the very fabric of our daily lives. We “Ha-ha” like Nelson and “Mmnnmmhh” like Marge. The Simpsons are better, in every way. The show celebrates its 300th episode on Feb. 16. The previous record holder for TV sitcom longevity was the Ozzie and Harriet show,and Homer and Co. have been castigated as murderers of the values for which Ozzie’s clan stood. Bunkum. The Simpsons’ values are stern and immutable: They celebrate humour, irony and self-deprecation, and despise self-righteousness, snobbery and hypocrisy.” Read More >>>
Another article on The Simpsons and Religion has been put online. A lot of it is the same as what we’ve previously posted, but if you’d like to check it out, Click Here courteousy of Knox News.
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My Favourite Episode
Click here to see what some noted Canadians (Jack Layton, Rick Mercer, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Wade Belak, and Palookaville’s Seth)have to say about The Simpsons. Enjoy!
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Entertainment Weekly’s Top 25
As the 300th episode of The Simpsons quickly approaches, Entertainment Weekly has looked back at “Homer and co.’s most hilarious, inspired moments” and has compiled a list of their 25 favorite episodes of all time. Topping the list is “Last Exit to Springfield” at #1, “Rosebud” at #2, “Cape Feare” at #3, “Marge vs. the Monorail” at #4, and “Homer’s Phobia” rounded out the top 5. In addition, “Bart to the Future” was singled out as their least favorite Simpsons episode. Click here to view the full list!
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Homer Responds To Fans
“Fans of The Simpsons have received an email from Homer after his internet address appeared in a recent episode in the US. Viewers emailed in after watching the episode in which a private eye emailed him at that address. Executive producer Al Jean said the show’s writer-producer Matt Selman registered the email address ‘chunkylover53@aol.com’ before the episode aired. He has since replied to fans who emailed in following the episode.
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Eternal Youth Key To Success
For more than a decade they have reigned as television’s favorite dysfunctional family, and creator Matt Groening says eternal youth is a key ingredient of the show’s success. “I didn’t expect to be on the air this long,” Groening said. “One of the great things about doing an animated show is your characters don’t age. So your show stays fresh.” One thing is certain. It isn’t big bucks that keeps the ensemble coming back year after year. “Altogether, we still don’t make as much as one ‘Friend,”‘ joked Dan Castellaneta. The actors clearly enjoy their work, even if they have to suffer silly questions from fans at public appearances.
And the quote of the week goes to Yeardley Smith. “The strangest question I ever got is: Do I sound like Lisa Simpson when I’m having sex? And the answer is no.” Read More >>>
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Hollywood Reporter Salutes
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 show. Available on February 11th, this issue is sure to be a collectible. US residents, Click this link to order your copy today! Those outside the US should use this form to order.
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Good News For Hitchhikers
A Hitchhiker’s Guide To Springfield is celebrating one year since the purchase of its domain with a brand new design. The new look is much cleaner and easier to use than the previous one. Definitely an improvement. The Simpsons Network was recently redesigned. The color scheme has changed dramatically, from blue to yellow. Looks nice either way. Duffland is back on the net after a lengthy absence. Viva Los Simpsons is currently offline.
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Rich Appel Takes A Bite Of Showbiz
Writer and producer Rich Appel is amazed at how far The Simpsons has come since he worked with the show. Though it’s been more than five years since he left Matt Groening’s insanely popular series to work on Fox’s other animated hit King Of The Hill, Appel is frequently barraged by Simpsons inquiries and observations, mostly from giddy teenagers lucky enough to find themselves in his presence. The show, after all, casts an enormous shadow. Even his own 9-year-old son is obsessed.
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Hilarious Study Of Religion
“Most right-thinking television viewers know that Marge Simpson works hard to coax her reluctant family to church each Sunday. They know, too, that Apu is a devout Hindu, Krusty is Jewish, and the Flanders family are just about the most enthusiastic Christians in the world. There is lots to learn about religion and spirituality and how it is examined in the comings and goings of the residents of Springfield. Religion is a constant theme that exists in the long-running cartoon sitcom.
So, it made perfect sense for a parishioner at a church in Don Mills to look deeper into how religion works its way into The Simpsons and use it as a way to spark discussion at Immanual Baptist Church. David Tang started teaching a series of classes called ‘The Gospel According to the Simpsons,’ something that is sort of half about The Simpsons approach to religion, and half about the approach taken to God by everyone else.” Read More >>>