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Mr. Burns Endorses Mitt Romney in New Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:25:18 +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

Is This The Origin Of Homer Simpson?

Dan Seitz — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:45:09 +0000

In the “weird coincidences” file, we’ve got this cartoon, which was first published in 1949 in a magazine in Iceland. Yeah, they look fairly similar… but wait until you see the whole cartoon. Here it is, in all its glory: If you were wondering, the caption translates out to “The ax is too sharp.” For [...]

'The Simpsons' Iconic Show Open Recreated in Real Life [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:27:42 +0000

The opening sequence to ‘The Simpsons’ may be one of the most iconic show opens in the history of television, that’s why I’m surprised it has taken so long for someone to recreate the opening using real people in the real world. This was done as a promo for the UK TV channel Sky One. [...]

Tina Fey to Guest Star on 'The Simpsons' Season 24

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:36:57 +0000

Never fear, ‘30 Rock‘ fans, for Tina Fey certainly won’t be out of work for long when the show begins its final season this fall on NBC. Instead, Fey will take her signature sensibilities to ‘The Simpsons,’ guesting in the already-crowed 24th season of the long-running series. But will ‘SNL‘s former funny-lady play herself a la Justin Bieber, or an original character? And blerg, when will we see her appearance?

Justin Bieber to Guest on 'The Simpsons'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:00:10 +0000

Lookout, Bart and Homer. Swag is on its way to Springfield. ‘The Simpsons,’ which closed its 23rd season with a Lady Gaga-centric episode, will feature the one and only Justin Bieber in a cameo as himself on an ep titled ‘The Fabulous Faker Boy.’ The cameo will air during the show’s 24th season, which kicks [...]

Homer Simpson Vs. Peter Griffin: Battle of the Animated TV Dads

Mike Moody — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:20:27 +0000

Homer Simpson vs. Peter Griffin — it’s an epic battle that was bound to happen, and it’s got us split between rooting for one of the funniest TV dads of all time and … well, Peter Griffin from ‘Family Guy.’ OK, who are we kidding; we’re rooting for Homer all the way. Although, Peter lands [...]

Lady Gaga Helps Lisa Get Her Groove Back on 'The Simpsons' Season Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:45 +0000

Lady Gaga hopped aboard the Gaga Express to help Lisa Simpson get her groove back on last night’s (May 20) season finale of ‘The Simpsons.’ Little Lisa was voted the least popular student at the assembly, which moves her to tears. Gaga, whose mission in life is to lift spirits,

Go Behind the Scenes With Lady Gaga on 'The Simpsons'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:44:36 +0000

Lady Gaga‘s appearance on the season finale of ‘The Simpsons‘ airs this Sunday (May 20) on FOX, and the Mother Monster took fans behind the scenes of her visit to Springfield, which consists of double digit costume changes.

What Will Lady Gaga Wear As a Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:09:22 +0000

Lady Gaga will appear on the season finale of ‘The Simpsons’ on FOX on Sunday, May 20. She will play herself and wear –get this!? — 18 outfits. Art will certainly imitate life when Gaga roars into Springfield. FOX has released an image of Gaga from her episode exclusively via EW and she looks fashion forward, even as a cartoon.

Simpsons Creator Matt Groening Reveals Where the Real Springfield Is

Nick Cooper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:30:21 +0000

The Simpsons have been entertaining families on FOX for 25 years, and through the history of the series many have wondered where the "real Springfield" is on the map. The series even pokes fun at the discussion on a couple occasions, acknowledging what millions of Simpsons faithful want to know. In an interview with Smithsonian Magazine, creator Matt Groening finally reveals the true location of the famed TV Springfield.

Lady Gaga 'The Simpsons' Episode Will Be the Season Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:30 +0000

The 23rd season of ‘The Simpsons’ will go out with a bang, as that’s when the episode featuring Lady Gaga will air. Gaga taped her ep late last summer and just like ‘SNL’ last May, she will appear on a season finale of a long-running comedy show. ‘The Simpsons’ remains the longest airing scripted show [...]

'Simpsons' Fans Set Guinness World Record for Continuous TV Watching

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:09:50 +0000

When we heard about ‘The Simpsons’ Ultimate Fan Marathon Challenge, in which ‘Simpsons’ fanatics would compete to see who could watch all 500 episodes of Springfield’s finest in a row, we said it couldn’t be done. Eighty-six hours and 37 minutes of continuous TV watching without any sleep just seemed too much for any human to endure, even though ‘Simpsons’ fans are made of strong stuff (and also beer and doughnuts).

It turns out we were wrong.

10 Great Holiday Moments With 'The Simpsons' [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Dan Seitz — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:46:14 +0000

America’s First Dysfunctional Family has the biggest affection for Halloween, since it happens during sweeps. But it also has taken on the most wonderful time of the year more than once, so we thought we’d present a few fun ‘Simpsons’ GIFs and videos to celebrate the season. Or at least be honest about it. (WARNING: Animated holiday merriment below.)

Did Herman Cain Use a Line From 'The Simpsons Movie' In a Speech? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:02:29 +0000

Herman Cain has had a lot of bumps on the campaign trail. Now he’s being accused of stealing a line from ‘The Simpsons Movie’ during a speech. Previously, some have accused Cain of swiping his famous 9-9-9 tax plan from the default settings of the video game ‘Sim City.’ Others have noticed similarities between a [...]

Money Dispute Could End Simpsons Run on TV

Nick Cooper — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:56:38 +0000

As the Simpsons approach their 500th episode this season, we are reminded of how the cartoon family has become an American television staple. The series has been on the air for over two decades and has grown an immense following over that span. Discussions between the studio and the six primary voice actors of the [...]

'The Simpsons' Might Get Its Own Channel

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:02:27 +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 [...]

Lady Gaga to Appear on 'The Simpsons'

Lucy Tauss — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:30:09 +0000

Lady Gaga will appear as herself on an episode in the upcoming season of ‘The Simpsons.’ Yeardley Smith, who voices the character of Lisa Simpson, said Gaga recorded her appearance this past Monday. Smith said the show’s writers portrayed the pop star as “the happiest, most optimistic person in the world.” Smith continued, “She comes [...]