Fox has released a promo image for the episode Yokel Chords which goes to air on March 4. The guest stars are Andy Dick and James Patterson (as themselves), Meg Ryan (as Dr. Swanson), Stephen Sondheim (as himself) and Peter Bogdanovich (as a psychologist).

The Simpsons gained 8.09 million viewers for the episode 'Revenge Is A Dish Best Served 3 Times', a new low for the season behind 'The Haw-Hawed Couple' (8.29 million). It's a huge drop for the show, coming off a season high just a few weeks ago. Comparatively at this time last year, 'We're On The Road To D'ohwhere' scored 9.04 million viewers while Mommie Beerest on January 30, 2005 averaged around 10 million.

King Of The Hill in its new slot held a positive 89% of its Simpsons lead-in, with 7.19 million viewers. Family Guy at 9 had 8.75 million viewers, followed by American Dad with 7.46 million. Network placement saw Fox in fourth overall for the night, behind CBS, ABC and NBC. Among adults, Fox tied for second place with CBS -- ABC coming out winners.

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In a Prince and the Pop Star-like tale, Bart finds himself living the sweet life when he switches places with his musical doppelganger, Biff Westwood. Then, Bart and Martin find themselves on a disturbing disciplinary camping trip with Principal Skinner and Groundskeeper, a trip that will have them begging for deliverance


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Bartman meets his newest and perhaps least effective nemesis, the sinister genius known as The Science-ster. (Yeah, that's the best we could come up with.) Then Radioactive Man becomes aware of the fallout from his nuclear powers and decides to give up super-heroing forever!

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Homer's misguided revenge on the Rich Texan during a long road trip leaves the Simpsons telling tales of revenge gone wrong. Marge offers a cautionary tale of revenge from 19th-century France, where Homer is charged with treason; Lisa tells of a nerd revenge at Springfield Elementary involving Milhouse leading the nerds to overthrow the bullies; and Bart’s story follows the great crime-fighter, "Red Revenge."

So, with the July 27th, 2007 release of The Simpsons Movie inching closer each day, how’s the hotly anticipated film coming? "We're still trying to figure out what the movie is about," admitted show producer James L. Brooks during a recent Television Critics Association panel discussions attended by FilmStew. A short promo of the film was shown to TV critics this past weekend, but it’s obviously still very much in development. "The writers, several of the original directors along with veteran directors and an all-star group of showrunners are all working to finish the film,” Brooks added. “Some kind of trailer will come out in February, but the normal full trailer won't debut until May.”

The creative team behind the show – Brooks, creator Matt Groening and executive producer Al Jean - originally discussed doing a film way back during the third season (1991-1992). But in the end, they all agreed that their focus should be on making the television show. Then, two years ago, Brooks says they began to explore it seriously. And the animators couldn't be happier as they have this huge scope to work with on the film. "It's also really neat to be able to do a movie while the fans are still clamoring for the television series," said Groening.

Glenn Whipp of LA Daily News speaks to series creators Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Al Jean as well as myself in order to piece together The Simpsons Movie.

"I will say this — we have things in the movie that you can't do on TV," Groening says. "There may be some nudity. It may be people you want to see naked. It may be people you don't want to see naked. But you will see things that you've never seen before." As the mind reels at Groening's minor-key revelation, it should be noted that "The Simpsons Movie" will be rated PG-13 ("we hope," Groening jokes), feature every character in Springfield's vast universe and attempt to strike a balance between Homer's slapstick stupidity and character-based comedy.


"We've put out some phony stories," Brooks says. "It used to be that comedies never put their best jokes in trailers. Now, as marketing has become king, you start the trailer with your best joke. We're trying to strike a balance between the two." Adds Groening: "But don't take the pig waste disposal thing lightly. You botch that and it could really put a crimp in someone's day."

Simpsons website maintainer Adam Wolf doubts the movie can "recapture the magic of the early to mid years." "The show is completely different now," Wolf says. "To return to the glory years now would be a feat nothing short of amazing, but would also pose the question as to why every show couldn't be as good as the movie."

To which "Simpsons" vet Al Jean, who has been the show runner since season 13, answers: "To take people by surprise after 18 years is hard. But, the truth is, I've been dealing with that feeling since season 2. It's not new."

Simpsons Comics issue number 126 hit the book stands on Wednesday, just three weeks after the release of #125. Hope you grabbed your copy before it was too late.

Ala-diddly-addin and His Magic Lamp. Apu Baba and the Four Thieves. SinBart the Sailor. They're all here as Sheherezade fights for her life by weaving an abridged and adulterated Arabian nighttime adaptation for King Moemar Shahryar!

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Not even threats of visits by Sideshow Bob or Fat Tony could wheedle many details of the upcoming "The Simpsons Movie" out of the series' powers that be. Specifics remain as closely guarded as the identity of the state in which Springfield is located. "I can't really tell you much," said director David Silverman, "other than the Simpsons will be in it. Springfield will be in it; it's not being shot in Vancouver. Very few animals were hurt in the shooting of this film … a couple."


"We're doing things we never could have done on the series," said James L. Brooks. "Obviously, there's that much more manpower brought into it, and hopefully we're telling a story that requires this length." Al Jean said, "Pixar movies are so good, we want to live up to that too." Brooks hastily added with a laugh. "No, we're not going to look as good, Don't go away thinking that!"

"We want to make people laugh," said "Simpsons" creator Groening. "Not that it's a role model in content, but the 'South Park' movie was proof that you could do a movie that didn't have the greatest animation but was really funny from beginning to end." READ MORE

A larger-than-usual audience was exposed to The Simpsons on Sunday. With thanks to an NFL playoff lead-in, Fox achieved an average of 13.9 million viewers for the 8pm half hour which included both the remainder of the NFL post-game and episode 'The Wife Aquatic'. At 8.30, the remainder of The Simpsons and American Dad averaged 9.76 million viewers.

So while figures for the night are sketchy, 13.9 million is the highest viewer count the show has received since 2005 when 'Homer & Ned's Hail Mary Pass' scored 23.1 million viewers off the back of the Super Bowl. Discounting that phenomenal record, the next highest figures date back to November 2003 when Season 15 premiere 'Treehouse Of Horror XIV' scored 16.2 million viewers.

The NFL helped Fox to win its first Sunday night in quite some time. ABC and CBS came in at second and third respectively. The next new episode of The Simpsons is titled "Revenge Is A Dish Best Served 3 Times" and will air on January 28.

Samsung Telecommunications America announced today that it is working with 20th Century Fox to design a limited release "The Simpsons Movie" collectible mobile phone and accompanying promotions. Based on Samsung's slimmest, most advanced phones, The Simpsons Movie phone will be Simpsons yellow -- inside and out -- and feature The Simpsons Movie logo with the words, "Special Edition." It will also come pre-loaded with exclusive The Simpsons Movie content.

In the months leading up to the movie's July 27, 2007 theatrical premier, there will be more announcements about The Simpsons Movie phone, as well as other related Samsung promotional activities.

"Samsung is excited to be a part of the The Simpsons Movie with a collectible phone that embodies The Simpsons," said Dale Sohn, President, Samsung Telecommunications America. "The Simpsons Movie is a highly anticipated event that is sure to reach millions globally."

While watching a home movie, Marge becomes depressed as she is reminded of memorable childhood vacations spent at Barnacle Bay. Hating to see Marge sad, Homer and the kids take her on a surprise trip to the bay, only to discover that it has turned into a rundown mess due to the absence of fish. Meanwhile, Homer is forced to work on a fishing vessel that's threatened by a huge storm. Homer and the kids lovingly give the boardwalk a whole new makeover for Marge. But when Homer accidentally lights the renovated carousal on fire, stirring up an angry mob of townspeople, more than just waves come crashing down.