Disney is pulling The Simpsons off of traditional television broadcast and moving to produce subscriber-only streaming episodes of the beloved Fox sitcom. When Disney purchased 21st Century Fox in 2019, it took ownership of notable superhero franchises that Marvel Studios had its eyes on for years, like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. So far, that has paid off with ...
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Original ‘Simpsons’ Cast Member Reportedly Returning to 33-Year-Old Role
One of Hollywood’s most beloved actors is set to return to The Simpsons very soon. Related: Disney Makes Huge ‘Bluey’ Deal at D23 During this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, fans of The Simpsons were treated to several details regarding the show’s season premiere later this year. Airing September 29, 2024, “Bart’s Birthday” will officially kick off season 36 of The Simpsons, continuing the show’s ...
Read More »Disney Quickly Removes ‘Simpsons’ Character From Parks, Status Unknown
Less than a week after its debut, Disney has removed a reference to The Simpsons from its theme parks. Related: This Week Will Define Disney for the Next Decade At the tail end of July, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion dark ride finally reopened following a months-long refurbishment. This refurbishment is still ongoing, with several outdoor areas being changed and expanded upon. ...
Read More »‘Simpsons’ Showrunner Clarifies Fate of Iconic Series After Finale
Woo-Hoo! The fate of America’s longest-running animated series has been revealed. Related: ‘Star Wars’ Remake: ‘The Phantom Menace’ Hits YouTube Few TV shows, animated or not, have managed to achieve the same cultural relevance and staying power as The Simpsons. First dancing across viewers’ televisions in 1989 in the series’ debut Christmas special episode, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” ...
Read More »Disney May End ‘The Simpsons’ Forever Amid Recent Lead Cast Death
Simpsons fans worldwide are mourning the loss of one of the series’ lead voices. The Simpsons, a pop culture juggernaut, has indelibly marked its place in television history. Debuting in 1987 as a series of animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show, it quickly graduated to its own half-hour prime time slot on Fox in 1989. Created by cartoonist Matt ...
Read More »Longtime Voice Actress for Marge Simpson, Nancy MacKenzie, Passes Away
Nancy MacKenzie, a Latin American actress known for voicing Marge Simpson on The Simpsons, passed away at the age of 81. The news of MacKenzie’s passing was confirmed by fellow Simpsons costar Humberto Vélez, who provides the voice of Homer. MacKenzie provided the Latin dubbing for the iconic character for many years. Related: Marvel Icon Tells Superhero Actors To Stop Complaining: ...
Read More »‘Bluey’ Fires Back After ‘Simpsons’ Cameo
The Simpsons is notorious for parodying all manner of pop culture phenomena, so it was only a matter of time until Bluey got its turn. However, the beloved blue heeler just struck back against the citizens of Springfield. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie might be one of television’s most iconic families, but the Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli are bringing the thunder ...
Read More »New Collaboration Between ‘Bluey’ & ‘The Simpsons’ Leaves Fans Confused, Enraged
Over the weekend, fans were shocked–and some were enraged–to see Bluey and Bingo from the Disney+ children’s series, Bluey, in a Mother’s Day episode of The Simpsons. The Creator of ‘Bluey’ Shares His Inspiration For the Series Australian animator Joe Brumm is credited with creating Bluey, one of the most successful children’s programs of all time. Not only did he create ...
Read More »‘The Simpsons’ Kills off Original Character After 34 Years
The Simpsons just wrote off a major character. Related: ‘Bluey’ Officially Canceled, Studio Leak Confirms Fans of The Simpsons were in for a shock this weekend when a long-running character was unexpectedly killed off. With The Simpsons being as old as it is, the show and its titular family have seen their fair share of exciting, thrilling, shocking, and unbelievable events, with dozens ...
Read More »Disney, Desperate For a Hit, Pushing For Another ‘Simpsons’ Movie
If every mistake is a learning opportunity, then the Walt Disney Company has had more than a billion chances to learn expensive lessons over the past year. But if the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, then clearly Disney hasn’t learned anything. Audiences are telling Walt Disney Studios what they want, and Disney hasn’t ...
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