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New website MakingOf has just posted an exclusive interview with animation creator David Silverman. He talks about his work on The Simpsons and give advice on how to work in comedy. The four-time Emmy winner has not only directed The Simpons Movie, but has produced, directed and animated the TV show since its premiere in 1989. MakingOf’s interview with the filmmaker gives viewers an enhanced appreciation for animation and all the effort that’s put into this art.

In a recent conference call, Al Jean spoke about what we can expect to see from both season 20 of The Simpsons and the show’s future in general. Jean spoke about the possible return of Plopper the Pig from The Simpsons Movie, writing for the character of Ned Flanders, another Simpsons movie which may be in the works, The Simpsons Ride and even the possibility of the Simpson kids ever growing up.

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! SOURCE: Simpsons Channel

IGN have interviewed Simpsons executive producer Al Jean on the eve of this Sunday’s season premiere. In it, he talks about some upcoming episodes as well as the progression of the movie. Your best bet is to read the whole interview here; but i’ll get you started. IGN TV: I’m sure you get asked this [...]

Does Matt Groening really need any introduction? His evolution from cantankerous Los Angeles underground cartoonist to the creator of one of the most beloved and influential comic institutions of the past century is already the stuff of legend. In 1977, Groening began writing the long-running comic strip Life In Hell, a cult favorite about the [...]

Lance Wilder, a top designer on The Simpsons, explains how he first got involved with the show: “I took several animation and design tests my senior year at RISD in 1990 for ‘The Simpsons’,” Wilder said. “I contacted them when I’d heard they had been picked up for another season and needed artists. I really [...]

TV Week: “How many more episodes can we look forward to seeing? When is it all coming to an end?” David Mirkin: “We made the deal with the actors for four years, including the year we are just completing now, so in theory we should be able to get up to season 20 with people [...]