Australian host Rove McManus spoke with Nancy Cartwright on his show live from Los Angeles last night. The clip featured below includes this interview as well as a chat with Harry Shearer, Dan Castellaneta, and guest David Hasselhoff on the yellow carpet for the opening of The Simpsons Movie in LA. Enjoy!

"The Simpsons Movie" turned doughnuts into dollars over the weekend, raking in $71.9 million to debut as the top movie this week. The big screen tale of the lovable, if dysfunctional, family rolled over the competition, sending last week's top movie, Universal Studio's "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," into second place with $19 million, a 44 percent drop. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," from Warner Bros., fell to third place with $17.1 million, a 48 percent drop from last week. The film has grossed $242 million domestically after three weeks in theaters.


"Homer's odyssey paid off," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers. The film, which featured the antics of yellow-hued Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and a host of motley characters, grossed an average of $18,320 on 3,922 screens across the country and also opened strongly in 70 foreign markets.

"We are ecstatic," said Chris Aronson, senior vice president for distribution at 20th Century Fox. "It far exceeded even the most optimistic of expectations." The hand-drawn movie had the fifth best opening weekend of the year, beating such notable contenders as "Transformers," from Paramount, "Ghost Rider," from Sony Pictures and the computer-animated "Ratatouille," from The Walt Disney Co. and Pixar Animation Studios.

It's the moment you've all been waiting for! The Simpsons Movie has hit movie screens around the world, and audiences have already started to lap up their piece of Simpsons history. The movie is screening in United Kingdom, Australia, and much of Europe as of today, while audiences in North America and the rest of the world will have to wait until Friday.


Simpsons Channel has been lucky enough to have seen the movie and can confirm that if you've been excited by what you've seen from the previews, the movie will not disappoint! And a tip to viewers: don't leave that theater until the Gracie Films logo appears! Please use this discussion board to post your reviews and comments about the movie, and readers, be wary of potential spoilers from the reviewers.

The Simpsons have been animated into Burger King's commercial which serves as a promotion for the movie as well as the restaurant chain. For those who havent seen it or those in other countries, you can view it below.

As promised last week, here's Homer's opening monologue from last night's episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

John Stewart, Jack Black, Lionel Richie, Stephen Colbert, Matt Dillon, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney are among the upcoming guest voices on the 19th season of The Simpsons.

Homer is flying high in the season premiere episode, He Loves To Fly And He D'ohs" airing Sept. 23. After Homer saves Mr. Burns from drowning in a mall fountain, Burns thanks him by taking him on a whirlwind trip to Chicago on his private plane. Homer is smitten with the luxury jet and all the perks that come with it, including flying with song legend Richie, who serenades him with a customized version of "Say You, Say Me." After returning home, Homer makes it his mission to find a job that offers him the chance to fly on a corporate jet, and he enlists a life coach, guest star Colbert, to help fulfill this dream.

Steve Buscemi guest-stars in "I Don't Wanna Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" Sept. 30. When Marge gets caught in a bank robbery, she convinces the assailant, Dwight (Steve Buscemi), to turn himself in with the promise she will visit him in the pokey. Too scared to visit him, Marge may have to pay the price when Dwight escapes and comes looking for her.

In "Husband And Knives" Oct. 7, much to the shock of Comic Book Guy, Coolsville Comics & Toys opens up directly across the street. Owned by friendly hipster Milo (Jack Black), Coolsville is the ultimate retro fabulous store, which even offers the kids of Springfield a chance to meet comic book creators like guest stars Alan Moore, Art Spiegleman and Dan Clowes. Meanwhile, Marge takes her own hobby of working out to the next level by opening up a women's-only workout center.

Later in the season, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney are reunited playing Sideshow Bob, his brother and father, and Jon Stewart, Matt Dillon, Maya Rudolph, Dan Rather, Placido Domingo, Kurt Loder, Weird Al Yankovic, Beverly D'Angelo and Topher Grace also pay a visit.

Simpsons Comics #132: (Out Now!)
Bongo Comics Group presents the first story so big it takes two issues to tell! Mr. Burns goes to a spa to be a rejuvenated and comes back a new man -- literally! Who is this pretender and why is everybody taken in by his newfound charm? Why is he selling off all of Mr. Burns belongings? Who is behind this dastardly scheme? And where is the "real" Mr. Burns?

Futurama Comics #32: (Out Wednesday)
Zoidberg heroically spreads goodwill throughout the universe while traveling through time and space in a Port-A-Potty, righting wrongs and restoring order, which begs the question: is the good doctor in the correct sci-fi series this month?

Simpsons Classics #13: (Out Wednesday)
Springfield is rocked by a raucous caucus of campaigning politicians, which proves that no private citizen is safe in an election year. Then Marge's helpful advice and homespun wisdom make her the flavor of the day and the most recent television talk show sensation. Includes a Li'l Homey story and an bloody baseball game between Itchy and Scratchy. (Collects Simpsons Comics #24-25).

Nominees in all categories for the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced today, and The Simpsons features once again in the Animated Program (less than one hour) category. The episode "The Haw Hawed Couple" written by Matt Selman has been chosen to represent the season. Its chances of winning are high, but keep an eye on that South Park episode which is probably its only real competition. The rest of the nominees in the category are:

• Avatar: The Last Airbender "City of Walls and Secrets" Nickelodeon
  
• Robot Chicken "Lust for Puppets" Cartoon Network
  
• The Simpsons "The Haw-Hawed Couple" Fox
  
• South Park "Make Love, Not Warcraft" Comedy Central
  
• SpongeBob SquarePants "Bummer Vacation/Wig Struck," Nickelodeon

The award winners will be announced in mid September.

Entertainment Weekly's website EW.com has just posted an exclusive in which late night host Conan O'Brien jokes about being one of just two early Simpsons writers not asked to collaborate on the movie adaptation

In Entertainment Weekly for its Simpsons cover story that hits stands this Friday, O'Brien jokingly responds to a comment by current show runner Al Jean that he would have simply "laughed" off an invite to work on the movie, deadpanning: "I cleared my talk show schedule for a year at great financial cost to myself, got an apartment right outside the Fox lot, and told them I was ready to report to work. All I heard back was that they were having trouble finding me a parking space, and then they stopped returning my calls altogether. I am stunned and disappointed.... Truth be told, I worry that the Simpsons-writing portion of my brain has been destroyed after 14 years of talking to Lindsay Lohan and that guy from One Tree Hill, so maybe it's all for the best." This week's EW has more details on Conan and the upcoming Simpsons Movie.

Update: Matt Groening can be seen on Conan O'Brien tonight!

Homer Simpson will make an exclusive appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote The Simpsons Movie. Homer will show up during the opening monologue of the installment, which will air on Tuesday, July 24 at 11:35 p.m. (ET/PT). "I understand I'm doing a monologue," claimed Homer in a statement about his thoughts on talking to Jay Leno on national television. "I hope it doesn't involve talking." Homer's no stranger to the late night talk shows, having previously been animated in The Late Show with David Letterman. We'll have the video Wednesday.

The Simpsons: Testify is the third soundtrack album featuring songs from the hit television show. Set for release on September 18, 2007, the music CD spotlights material culled from award-winning composer Alf Clausen from the last nine seasons of the show. Full tracklist below!

• 1. "THE SIMPSONS" MAIN TITLE THEME
  
• 2. TESTIFY
  
• 3. THE VERY REASON THAT I LIVE (FEATURING KELSEY GRAMMER)
  
• 4. HE'S THE MAN (FEATURING SHAWN COLVIN)
  
• 5. STRETCH DUDE AND CLOBBER GIRL
  
• 6. "THE SIMPSONS" END CREDITS THEME (PERFORMED BY LOS LOBOS)
  
• 7. ODE TO BRANSON
  
• 8. SOLD SEPARATELY
  
• 9. ISLAND OF SIRENS
  
• 10. THEY'LL NEVER STOP THE SIMPSONS
  
• 11. YOU'RE A BUNCH OF STUFF
  
• 12. WHAT DO I THINK OF THE PIE?
  
• 13. BABY STINK BREATH
  
• 14. TASTES LIKE LIBERTY
  
• 15. JELLYFISH
  
• 16. HOMER & MARGE (FEATURING "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC)
  
• 17. "EVERYBODY HATES NED FLANDERS" (MEDLEY) (FEATURING DAVID BYRNE)
  
• 18. I LOVE TO WALK
  
• 19. MARJORIE (FEATURING JACKSON BROWNE)
  
• 20. "THE PRESIDENT WORE PEARLS" MEDLEY
  
• 21. GLOVE SLAP (FEATURING THE B-52S)
  
• 22. O PRUNY NIGHT
  
• 23. AMERICA (I LOVE THIS COUNTRY)
  
• 24. AMERICA RULES
  
• 25. WELCOME TO MOE'S
  
• 26. WE ARE THE JOCKEYS
  
• 27. SONG OF SHELBYVILLE
  
• 28. "A STAR IS TORN" MEDLEY
  
• 29. WHO WANTS A HAIRCUT? (FEATURING BAHA MEN)
  
• 30. "MY FAIR LADDY" MEDLEY
  
• 31. SPRINGFIELD BLOWS
  
• 32. "KING OF CATS" ITCHY & SCRATCHY MEDLEY
  
• 33. LADY (FEATURING RICKY GERVAIS)
  
• 34. YOU MAKE ME LAUGH
  
• 35. LADY RIFF (FEATURING RICKY GERVAIS)
  
• 36. POPPA, CAN YOU HEAR ME?
  
• 37. "YOKEL CHORDS" MEDLEY
  
• PREVIOUSLY UNAIRED BONUS TRACKS
  
• 38. HULLABA LULA (FEATURING KELSEY GRAMMER)
  
• 39. SONG OF THE WILD BEASTS
  
• 40. DANCING WORKERS' SONG
  
• 41. OLDIES AND NUDIES

The Simpsons are the latest to get their very own ident on UK broadcaster Channel 4. These promos which play off before the beginning of programs usually involve an abstract formation of the channel's logo using scenes from real life. This new ident has been exclusively produced by the team at The Simpsons for Channel 4. You can watch or download it by clicking below.

Electronic Arts are showing off The Simpsons Movie game at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), and with it comes this delightful trailer done in the same style as the movie one's you've become used to.

A last-minute entry wound up the winner in the competition to host The Simpsons Movie premiere. Springfield, Vt., beat out 13 other Springfields across the country that entered the Hometown Movie Challenge. Twentieth Century Fox studio asked them to create a video showing their enthusiasm for The Simpsons. Videos were posted on USA TODAY's website, where readers voted for their favorite. Springfield, Vt., got 15,367 votes. Springfield, Ill., came in second with 14,634 votes. Springfield, Ore., was third with 13,894. The Vermont town of 9,300 will host the premiere at Springfield Theater on Main Street July 21 with the movie's filmmakers on hand to walk the yellow carpet.

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and executive producer Al Jean talk about the Springfield family's new film. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS AND SCENES FROM THE MOVIE.

There's nothing really noteworthy here. But the eleven emails telling me to post it tells me you guys want it. Here's the latest Simpsons TV spot which is appearing for US residents at myspace.com.

Voting has begun today on USA Today's website as to which of several Springfields will host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie later this month. Fourteen cities and towns named Springfield around the USA are vying for the honor. Videos promoting their candidacies can be viewed in streaming format on the USA Today site and you as a visitor are able to vote for your favorite. Choose the best or choose your home town, it's up to you! Voting closes July 9.

Bart Simpson Comics #36: (Out Now!)
While researching the Great Depression for a report at school, Bart finds an all-new authority figure to defy and is joined by some unlikely allies. Then, while digging near a new housing development, Bart and Milhouse discover a buried book with a cryptic text and are inspired to form a secret society that ends up having prophetic results. Oh, and Milhouse gets trapped in a mailbox.

Simpsons Super Spectacular #5: (Out Wednesday)
Pieman and the Cupcake Kid encounter another uncouth and undercooked evil genius in the guise of Professor Frink, whose zeal to fund his research has some unexpected and embarrassing effects on the pastry-themed pair. And while were on the subject of food -- Radioactive Man finds himself facing the strangest villain in his multi-faceted crime-fighting career when an innocent delivery boy is transformed into an ever-changing food platter of foul play, and Radioactive Man is buffeted about by a living buffet -- the gastronomic nightmare known as Mufelatto, the Aliment Man!"

Over the weekend, 7-Eleven Inc. turned a dozen stores into Kwik-E-Marts, the fictional convenience stores of "The Simpsons" fame, in the latest example of marketers making life imitate art. Those stores and most of the 6,000-plus other 7-Elevens in North America will sell items that until now existed only on television: Buzz Cola, KrustyO's cereal and Squishees, the slushy drink knockoff of Slurpees.

It's all part of a campaign to hype the July 27 opening of "The Simpsons Movie." For 20th Century Fox Film Corp. and Gracie Films, the stunt is a cheap way to call attention to their movie, since 7-Eleven is bearing all the costs, which executives of the retail chain put at somewhere in the single millions. At 7-Eleven, they're hoping it shows the ubiquitous chain has a trait seen in few corporations: the ability to laugh at themselves. "We thought if you really want to do something different, the idea of actually changing stores into Kwik-E-Marts was over the top but a natural," said Bobbi Merkel, an executive for of 7-Eleven's advertising agency, FreshWorks, a unit of Omnicom Group Inc. "It shows they get the joke."