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When You're Most Likely to See Another 'Simpsons' Movie
11 March 2013 4:00 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
David Silverman directed the 2007 film adaptation of Fox's beloved animated series The Simpsons in which Homer pollutes Springfield's water supply and all hell breaks loose. It's not terribly far from your typical TV episode, but the movie had a whopping 11 writers attached to it. While the group's dedication paid off, THR reports, in a recent interview with series creator Matt Groening, that it took four years to create an epic Simpsons adventure for the big screen. "It killed us," Groening told the website. The Simpsons Movie raked in over $500 million at the box office, but Groening and company aren't in a rush to get cracking on a second moneymaker since the first "stole animators from the show" and tapped every resource...
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- Alison Nastasi
There won't be another Simpsons movie for a very long time
11 March 2013 12:32 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Although its $500 million box office gross was more than enough to force an automatic sequel and maybe even a spin-off TV series, The Simpsons Movie seems unlikely to get a follow-up anytime soon, according to Matt Groening. At a UCLA panel with producer-director David Silverman, Groening said of the 2007 film, “It took us four years and it killed us,” the process of drawing and then broadcasting it live for every single screening proving to be a terrible strain on the animators’ wrists. Also, he continued, it “stole animators from the show” while draining other resources, such as the »
Don't Expect to See a Sequel to 'The Simpsons Movie' Anytime Soon
11 March 2013 8:59 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Back in 2007, after years of rumors and anticipation, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie finally headed to the big screen in The Simpsons Movie. Fans mostly enjoyed the film, and even series naysayers like myself found a good amount of entertainment, which made many wonder if there would be a sequel coming down the road. However, if series creator Matt Groening and producer David Silverman have anything to say about it, a sequel is a long, long ways off. Speaking at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium for a Q&A, Groening talked about the first film saying, ""It took us four years [to make] and it killed us." Read on! THR reports Groening explained that it made the show difficult to manage because it took animators away from the series to complete the movie. That prompted longtime producer and director David Silverman in "maybe another 10, 15 years" we would see a sequel. That's quite a long ways away, »
- Ethan Anderton
Updates on The Simpsons and Arrested Development Movies
11 March 2013 8:24 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Two of TV's funniest families have their sights set on possible feature treatments, but they may not show up on screens any time soon. Matt Groening's hit animated series The Simpsons, now in its 24th season, already has one successful feature film under its belt, but don't expect another one any time soon. Arrested Development-creator Mitchell Hurwitz is currently experiencing a rejuvenation of the family comedy series thanks to a fourth season production at Netflix. So how long will it be until a movie deal gets made for the Bluth and Simpsons families? Hit the jump to find out. Fans of The Simpsons Movie who want a follow-up feature may be waiting quite a while. THR reports that Groening and producer/director David Silverman have no plans to produce another movie for 10-15 years. Here's Groening's reasoning: “It took us four years [to make the movie] and it killed us… it stole animators from the show. »
- Dave Trumbore
Simpsons creators say not to expect another movie for "10, 15 years"
11 March 2013 8:08 AM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
The Simpsons Movie was a box office hit, but don't expect to see a sequel any time soon. In fact, don't expect to see it for at least a decade. Speaking at a UCLA event, creator Matt Groening and producer David Silverman said that the toll making the movie took on them was extensive. Consider the fact that The Simpsons was on their air for almost 20 years before the movie was produced and that should tell you something. But, The Simpsons Movie took four years to make and required »
- Alex Maidy
'The Simpsons' Producer David Silverman Says There Won't Be Another Movie For 10-15 Years
11 March 2013 7:17 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
To quote Homer Simpson: “TV gives so much and asks so little.” The same could be said for “The Simpsons” itself, which has for the last 25 years blazed a yellow trail through television history, with a record-breaking twenty-four (and counting) seasons, one hit movie, and an army of Springfielders so extensive that half of them don’t seem to recognize each other from one episode to the next. So, in light of the show’s creator Matt Groening, along with long-time producer-director David Silverman, conceding to a symposium of entertainment lawyers last week that they have no immediate plans for a follow-up to “The Simpsons Movie,” we can, perhaps, forgive them a little downtime. Speaking at UCLA, Groening recalled the pressure of juggling the production of the 2007 feature alongside its TV counterpart: “It took us four years [to make the movie] and it killed us… it stole animators from the show.” Silverman projected that »
- India Ross
Matt Groening says Simpsons sequel is not a priority
11 March 2013 5:54 AM, PDT | Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news »
While speaking this Saturday at UCLA’s annual entertainment symposium Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons discused a potential Simpsons sequel and how it was still very far off. He recalled that The Simpsons Movie took nearly four years to make and took quite toll on those making it. David Silverman, the show’s creative director, commented [...]
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- Derick
The Simpsons Movie 2 Still Years Away From Production
10 March 2013 10:42 PM, PDT | We Got This Covered | See recent We Got This Covered news »
Back in 2007, The Simpsons Movie brought Fox’s long-running animated sitcom to tremendously profitable new heights, raking in roughly $500 million dollars. While extremely profitable, posting boast-worthy numbers, this was just another achievement on a rapidly growing list for creator Matt Groening’s seemingly unstoppable cartoon, which has since become America’s longest-running primetime scripted television series. But with such a tremendous cinematic success and rave reviews (90% critics score/78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes), The Simpsons Movie 2 seemed to be a no brainer, right?
Well here we are in the year 2013 and we still haven’t seen Homer and his family return for a second movie, and if we’re to believe Groening and his fellow producer/director David Silverman, we won’t be seeing The Simpsons Movie 2 for quite some time still.
During UCLA’s annual entertainment symposium, David Silverman said we won’t see another Simpsons movie for “maybe another 10, 15 years, »
- Matt Donato
Expect a long wait for a Simpsons Movie sequel
10 March 2013 2:37 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Animated institution The Simpsons is set to begin its 25th season later this year, but fans hoping to see Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and the residents of Springfield back on the big screen for a follow-up to 2007's The Simpsons Movie look to have a lengthy wait on their hands.
"[The Simpsons Movie] took us four years [to make] and it killed us," said Simpsons creator Matt Groening, who was taking part in a keynote Q&A on Saturday with longtime Simpsons producer David Silverman at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium. Groening went on to state that the feature film "stole animators" and drained resources from the TV series, while Silverman added not to expect another movie for "maybe another 10,15 years" - meaning the show would be approaching its 40th (!) season, should it manage to survive for that long.
After floating about the idea of a feature film from early on in the show's run, »
- Flickering Myth
A New Simpsons Movie Isn't Happening Any Time Soon
10 March 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Despite the $500 million success that was 2007's The Simpsons Movie, the people behind the show aren't very enthusiastic about the idea of a sequel. While answering questions at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium, creator Matt Groening said, "It took us four years [to make the movie] and it killed us." He added that it "stole animators" and other resources from the series. Also on hand was longtime Simpsons producer and director David Silverman, who said they might be able to do another film in "maybe another 10, 15 years." We assume that the show's animators will have more time on their hands by then. »
- Andre Tartar
'The Simpsons' movie sequel not a priority, says Matt Groening
10 March 2013 9:31 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Matt Groening has revealed that a sequel to The Simpsons Movie is "not a priority".
The animator explained that the 2007 film "killed" his team and that there are no concrete plans for a follow-up on the big screen.
"It took us four years [to make] and it killed us," Groening said at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium on Saturday (March 9).
He said that the film "stole animators from the show" and that it limited their ongoing TV series on Fox.
Producer and director David Silverman added: "Maybe another 10, 15 years."
Speaking at the hour-long keynote speech, Groening also spoke about the reasons behind the success and longevity of The Simpsons.
"We were in the right place at the right time," he said of the show's launch in 1989. "We've got 400 or 500 characters, and about 50 per episode."
The Simpsons were recently voted Britain's favourite TV family in a Channel 4 survey.
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Matt Groening: 'Simpsons' Movie Follow-Up is Far, Far Away
9 March 2013 3:36 PM, PST | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Fans of The Simpsons will have to wait a long time for a sequel to the 2007 theatrical movie, according to series creator Matt Groening. Despite its $500 million gross and the enduring popularity of the Fox series, a movie follow-up isn't a priority. "It took us four years [to make] and it killed us," Groening said Saturday at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium, where he sat for a keynote Q&A with longtime Simpsons producer-director David Silverman. The movie "stole animators from the show," Groening said, and drained other resources. "Maybe another 10, 15 years" Silverman added.
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- Matthew Belloni
Don't Expect A Sequel To The Simpsons Movie Anytime Soon
9 March 2013 3:17 PM, PST | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
The Hollywood Reporter were at UCLA's annual entertainment symposium today in order to cover a special Q&A session with The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and longtime producer and director David Silverman. During the event, the subject of a sequel to box office hit The Simpsons Movie was inevitably brought up. However, despite grossing upwards of $500 million, it doesn't sound as if a follow-up is a priority for Groening or 20th Century Fox. "It took us four years [to make] and it killed us," he said before adding that it "stole animators from the show." Silverman was quick to point out that we have a long wait, although whether or not he was exaggerating is debatable. "Maybe another 10, 15 years," he told the disappointed crowd. How about you guys? Would you like to see The Simpsons Movie get a sequel? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts below! »
Producer Booted From Oscars For Throwing Paper Planes
25 February 2013 8:18 AM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
A Disney producer was booted from the Oscars on Sunday night after she was caught throwing paper airplanes.
"Paperman" producer Kristina Reed was kicked out of the Oscars ceremony inside Dolby Theatre when security guards caught her throwing paper planes from her balcony seat, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She began throwing the planes after "Paperman" snagged the award for Best Animated Short. The planes were adorned with kisses, like the ones featured in the short.
The planes went largely unnoticed by the Oscars attendees sitting below Reed, but security wasn't pleased and escorted her out, THR reports. Luckily, the punishment was only temporary and security let her back in after about 10 minutes.
The Independent reports that Reed was sent back to her seat with a stern warning.
"Paperman," a black-and-white short film directed by John Kahrs, is about a young businessman working in 1940s New York City who uses »
- The Huffington Post
2013 Academy Award Winners
25 February 2013 6:39 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
If you didn't tune in for the Academy Awards last night, here's a short breakdown of what you missed: William Shatner showed up from the future, Jennifer Lawrence tripped and fell, and Michelle Obama co-presented the award for Best Picture. It was kind of a weird night, but for the most part, the hardware was handed out to all of the expected parties. Argo won Best Picture, Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor and Jennifer Lawrence won Best Actress. If there was a surprise, it was that Life of Pi walked away with the most awards (4) including Best Director for Ang Lee. Zero Dark Thirty got shut out of everything except for Best Sound Editing (in a rare tie with Skyfall). Quentin Tarantino was also a pleasant surprise for Best Original Screenplay. What did you think of this year's Oscars? What was the highlight of the night? How would you rate Seth McFarlane as host? »
- Sean
Oscars 2013 Live: Winners & Losers Listed In Full
24 February 2013 9:02 PM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
This evening’s Oscar ceremony is now over, and with the dust settling on the biggest awards ceremony of the entire year, and the winners and losers celebrating and commiserating together, we’ve put together a full list of the winners (as well as the beaten nominees) for this year’s awards.
Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain nailed the red carpet, apparently, and Sandra Bullock did wonderful things with a diamond hair-clip, while Bradley Cooper and Chris Pine both proved that beards are very much the hot thing right now. But the big events were yet to happen inside the La venue, as the audience sat ready to receive host Seth MacFarlane, and his inevitably cutting humour.
For the most part, MacFarlane was reserved, though a few barbs did land before the end of the night. He played his part also in the excellent musical staging throughout the ceremony, whose highlights featured Shirley Bassey, »
- Simon Gallagher
The Complete Oscars 2013 Winners List
24 February 2013 6:24 PM, PST | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
Tonight, Hollywood's biggest stars are at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 2013 Oscar Awards, and Et is bringing you all of the winners as they are announced! (Winners underlined).
Click here for full Oscar coverage.
Best Supporting Actor
Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master
Robert De Niro, Silver Linings Playbook
Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln
Best Original Song
Before My Time, Chasing Ice
Pi's Lullaby, Life of Pi
Suddenly, Les Miserables
Everybody Needs a Best Friend, Ted
Best Supporting Actress
Sally Field, Lincoln
Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables
Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook
Amy Adams, The Master
Best Animated Film
Frankenweenie
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
ParaNorman
Best Foreign Language Film
No
War Witch
A Royal Affair
Kon-Tiki
Best Adapted Screenplay
Lincoln
Best Original Screenplay
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Immersed in Movies: Final Oscar Thoughts
22 February 2013 10:47 AM, PST | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
During this final week leading up to Sunday's 85th Academy Awards, I was reminded of the extraordinary meta-experience that underlies several of this year's nominees. In the end, at least for me, it's not about the frantic Oscar race and ultimately who wins and who doesn't but about the joy of making and watching the movies and how they capture the zeitgeist. For instance, at Tuesday night's Academy shorts program, the animation directors discussed their personal experiences: Minkyu Lee mentioned the metaphysical in his exquisite take on the Garden of Eden, "Adam and Dog"; Pes explained the weird sensation of physically chopping objects and then creating the pixilation for "Fresh Guacamole"; Tim Reckart described the tactile concreteness that you can only get from stop-motion in building a world of existential unease in "Head over Heels"; David Silverman remarked that pantomime and 3-D offered new frontiers for "The »
- Bill Desowitz
Go Oscar Bowling, Bowl the Perfect Oscar Score — Nick Allen’s Picks for the 85th Academy Awards
22 February 2013 9:06 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Are you sick of those ordinary Oscar office pools? Tired of only guessing the top 6 or 8 categories for the Academy Awards? Let your inner-movie geek shine with Bowl the Perfect Oscar Score (aka Oscar Bowling), created by Jeff Bayer.
Try to nail 300 points on the 2013 Academy Awards.
This is a confidence list.
There are 24 categories.
How to play
Pick your winners in all 24 categories. Then, give each winner a confidence score. Your most confident pick gets 24 points, second most confident gets 23 points, third most confident gets 22 points, and eventually your least confident pick gets 1 point.
This is perfect for Oscar parties, because the lead keeps changing. The winner is the one with the most points at the end. A perfect score is 300. If there is a tie (there never is a tie), then the winner is the one with the most points in these three categories combined (Best Picture, Best Actor, »
- Nick Allen
Go Oscar Bowling, Bowl the Perfect Oscar Score — Shane T. Nier’s Picks for the 85th Academy Awards
21 February 2013 3:26 PM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Are you sick of those ordinary Oscar office pools? Tired of only guessing the top 6 or 8 categories for the Academy Awards? Let your inner-movie geek shine with Bowl the Perfect Oscar Score (aka Oscar Bowling), created by Jeff Bayer.
Try to nail 300 points on the 2013 Academy Awards.
This is a confidence list.
There are 24 categories.
How to play
Pick your winners in all 24 categories. Then, give each winner a confidence score. Your most confident pick gets 24 points, second most confident gets 23 points, third most confident gets 22 points, and eventually your least confident pick gets 1 point.
This is perfect for Oscar parties, because the lead keeps changing. The winner is the one with the most points at the end. A perfect score is 300. If there is a tie (there never is a tie), then the winner is the one with the most points in these three categories combined (Best Picture, Best Actor, »
- Shane T. Nier
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