The Simpsons has had plenty of chances to experiment in its 27+ years, but will venture surprisingly modern (as in to the second) with an upcoming “live” segment animated by motion-capture. A first look at the new clip has arrived, but will The Simpsons ever stage an entirely live episode?
Fans of ‘The Simpsons’ were thrown into a panic a couple of weeks ago when word leaked that the voice actors on the show were holding out for more money. Fox said if they couldn’t come to an agreement this current season would be the last for the show.
There’s happy news though: the show has been renewed for two more seasons — the 24th and 25th seasons, to be exact.
While ‘The Simpson’ may still be popular after 23 seasons, a contract dispute threatens the future of television’s longest running prime time series.
According to the Daily Beast, 20th Century Fox Television, the production company of ’The Simpsons,’ offered an ultimatum to the cartoon’s six principal voice actors Monday night — accept a 45 percent pay cut or this season of the show will be its l
56 years ago, a bouncing baby boy with a big head and 5 o'clock shadow was born in Springfield...yes, Homer Simpson celebrates his 56 birthday today, at least according to the birthdate given Homer by his creator, Matt Groening.
So...in celebration of getting one year closer to 60, some Homer fun facts and audio montage follow the jump.