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Season 14 Out on DVD/Blu Ray in the UK Today

Rob — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:10:55 +0000

The Simpsons complete 14th season has been released in the UK today.

Fans in the US have to wait until December 6th to get their hands on a copy while those in Australia can get theirs on November 30th.

For those who missed a previous post on the DVD release, special features for Season 14 DVD/Blu Ray include:

Deleted Scenes
It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Featurette
The 300th Episode Featurette
In the Beginning
Halloween Classics
Foolish Earthlings
Animation Showcase
Original Sketches
Bonus Treehouse of Horror Episodes (Only available on Blu Ray)
Audio Commentary on All Episodes

Here is the commentary information for The Simpsons Season 14 on DVD/Blu Ray.

“Treehouse of Horror XIII” – Al Jean, Brian Kelley, Kevin Curran, Matt Selman, John Frink, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, David Silverman

“How I Spent My Strummer Vacation” – Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, John Frink, Dana Gould, Tom Gammill, Dan Castellaneta, Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore, Michael Price

“Bart vs. Lisa vs. The Third Grade” – Al Jean, Tim Long, Ian Maxtone-Graham, John Frink, Kevin Curran, Steven Dean Moore, Mike B. Anderson, Michael Price

“Large Marge” – Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Tom Gammill, Matt Warburton, Nancy Cartwright, David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson

“Helter Shelter” – Al Jean, Dan Greaney, Carolyn Omine, Kevin Curran, Mark Kirkland, David Silverman, J. Stewart Burns, Allen Glazier, Steven Dean Moore

“The Great Louse Detective” – Matt Groening, Al Jean, John Frink, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Tim Long, Michael Price, Tom Gammill, Dan Castellaneta, Steven Dean Moore, Mike B. Anderson, David Silverman

“Special Edna” – Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Tom Gammill, Matt Warburton, Nancy Cartwright, Bob Anderson, Mike B. Anderson, David Silverman

“The Dad Who Knew Too Little” – Al Jean, Matt Selman, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Carolyn Omine, Matt Warburton, Yeardley Smith, Mark Kirkland, David Silverman, “Weird Al” Yankovic

“The Strong Arms Of The Ma” – Al Jean, Carolyn Omine, Matt Selman, Kevin Curran, Michael Price, Matt Warburton, Pete Michels

“Pray Anything” – Al Jean, Sam O’Neal & Neal Boushell, Matt Selman, Carolyn Omine, Kevin Curran, Matt Warburton, Michael Polcino

“Barting Over” – Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Kevin Curran, J. Stewart Burns, Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Mark Hoppus, Tony Hawk

“I’m Spelling As Fast As I Can” – Al Jean, Kevin Curran, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, John Frink, Brian Kelley, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, David Silverman

“A Star Is Born-Again” – Al Jean, Brian Kelley, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Dan Castellaneta, Michael Marcantel, Mike B. Anderson, David Silverman

“Mr. Spritz Goes To Washington” – Al Jean, Matt Selman, Kevin Curran, J. Stewart Burns, Michael Price, Tom Gammill, Marc Wilmore, Lance Kramer, Mike B. Anderson

“C.E. D’oh” – Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Tim Long, John Frink, Kevin Curran, Michael Price, Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore

“Scuse Me While I Miss The Sky” – Al Jean, Dan Greaney & Allen Glazier, Carolyn Omine, Kevin Curran, J. Stewart Burns, Joe Mantegna, Steven Dean Moore, David Silverman

“Three Gays Of The Condo” – Al Jean, Matt Warburton, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Carolyn Omine, Yeardley Smith, Scott Thompson, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Mark Kirkland, David Silverman

“Dude, Where’s My Ranch?” – Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Brian Kelley, Dan Castellaneta, David Byrne, Mike B. Anderson, Ken Keeler, David Silverman

“Old Yeller-Belly” – Al Jean, John Frink, Matt Selman, Tim Long, Michael Price, Stacy Keach

“Brake My Wife, Please” – Al Jean, Tim Long, Matt Selman, John Frink, Michael Price, Pete Michels

“The Bart Of War” – Al Jean, Marc Wilmore, Matt Selman, Kevin Curran, J. Stewart Burns, Michael Price, Tom Gammill, Mike B. Anderson

“Moe Baby Blues” – Matt Groening, Al Jean, J. Stewart Burns, Matt Selman, Kevin Curran, Michael Price, Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria

Ratings: In The Name Of The Grandfather

Adam — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:10:31 +0000

A total of 6.15 million viewers tuned in to watch In The Name Of The Grandfather last night, despite its availability on the net all week due to an exclusive screening in the UK/Ireland. The figures aren’t excellent, but these days we’re just happy it hasn’t set a new record low. The episode attracted 511,000 viewers on Sky 1 in Ireland earlier this week, more than doubling Sky 1′s previous highest audience for any program in Ireland. A further 957,000 watched the episode in the UK. These international figures, of course, are not included in the North American ratings.

Fox was fourth overall for the night, and third among adults 18-49. King Of The Hill had 5.49 million viewers, Family Guy had 7.45 million, and American Dad had 5.85 million.

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A new episode titled ‘Wedding For Disaster’ airs next Sunday night on Fox.

Man Jailed For “Spider Pig” Insults

Adam — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:12:56 +0000

A UK man has been jailed for breaching the peace by singing Spiderpig from The Simpsons Movie at police officers. David Mullen was sentenced to three months for the incident and calling an officer “ginger” in a police van.

Mullen, 22, from Blairgowrie, claimed he was singing the ditty, performed by Homer in the cartoon, because it was the ringtone on his mobile phone. He was given a further eight months in prison for assaulting a police officer and breaching a curfew while on bail.

Mullen sang the song to officers on 25 July while sitting in the back of a police van after being involved in a fight in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. Solicitor Paul Ralph, defending, said: “He started the song and that was the origin of the joke, but things went further. He felt he had not done anything to be apprehended for.” Mullen breached his curfew on 30 October and assaulted a police officer on 2 November.

The Simpsons In Channel 4 Ident

Adam — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:51:03 +0000

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.

SOURCE: Idents.tv

Groening And Jean On BBC News

Adam — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:45:31 +0000

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.

SOURCE: BBC

Dominos Sign Deal With Simpsons

Adam — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:15:01 +0000

Domino’s Pizza in the UK has signed a two-year licensing deal with 20th Century Fox that will allow it to run ads and create branded pizzas based on TV show The Simpsons. The deal kicks off with a heavyweight ad campaign breaking on 13 February next year. Domino’s marketing manager Robin Auld said the ad will be in the style of a ’30-second episode of The Simpsons’; it was scripted and produced by the team that makes the programme.

As part of the deal, Domino’s will produce Simpsons-branded pizzas and side orders, the first of which will be a spicy chicken Icurumba pizza. Simpsons characters will also appear on menus, packaging, direct mail, online and in-store. Domino’s said the ad, which features a family eating together, is not aimed at children. ‘We take responsible marketing very seriously, and we have a multitude of fresh, healthy options and vegetables for toppings,’ said Auld.

Domino’s has sponsored The Simpsons on Sky One for eight years. Its rival Pizza Hut had a tie-up with the show on Channel 4, which ended last year after 12 months.

SOURCE: Brand Republic

Celebrity Chef To Appear On Simpsons

Adam — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 23:36:03 +0000

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to cook up a storm when he appears on long-running cartoon sitcom The Simpsons. The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ star will teach Homer Simpson how to cook in the episode, but producers have yet to confirm whether the foul-mouthed chef will keep his expletive-laden vocabulary on the family show. Ramsay says, “I was really honoured. I don’t know how they’re going to do it, but I hope they keep the swearing in.”

This news story originated from UK tabloid The Mirror, who have been notorious for false guest star information including David Beckham, so we’ll let you know if this story does turn out to be false.

SOURCE: Sunday Mirror

Domino’s Launch Simpsons Campaign

Adam — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 23:13:36 +0000

Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL is set to launch a two-year licensing deal with the TV show, The Simpsons, which includes a heavy advertising campaign featuring characters from the show. According to a news release, the 30-second ads will air beginning Feb. 13 and run a total of five weeks on select channels. Viewers will see the Simpsons in a familiar mealtime scene, with Homer in pursuit of a slice of his favorite pizza, while Marge and the rest of the family tuck in. The ad will support Domino’s new Ay Carumba Fajita pizza, a Mexican-style pizza on a thin crust with toppings of spicy chicken, cheese, fresh green peppers, onions and tomatoes.

“We’re very excited about both the deal and the ad campaign, both of which are a natural extension of Domino’s existing association with The Simpsons,” said Robin Auld, marketing manager for 407-unit Domino’s Pizza UK & IRL. “We share many of the same values of irreverence and fun, and the enhanced partnership will place Domino’s front of mind for pizza lovers.”

SOURCE: Pizza Market Place

Matt Groening Praises Ricky Gervais

Adam — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +0000

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening said Ricky Gervais did such a good job writing an episode of the hit US comedy show that he wants him to do more. The Office star wrote and appears in the episode, which is due to be screened next month. Groening said Gervais was good enough to be a regular character, according to the UK press. “He caught our tone exactly, and then added his own Ricky Gervais/David Brent patheticness,” Groening said. “Everything you could ever possibly want from Ricky Gervais you get. “It’s possible we’ll collaborate again… he should be a regular character. In fact, he should have his own cartoon series.”

Gervais’ character in The Simpsons is based on David Brent from The Office sitcom. He moves into The Simpson household with Marge as the family take part in an episode of Wife Swap, while Homer moves in with his wife.

SOURCE: BBC News

UK Apologizes For Streetcar Airing

Adam — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:00:00 +0000

Channel 4 has apologised for screening an episode of ‘The Simpsons’ including a song with the lyrics ‘New Orleans, stinking, rotten, vomiting, vile’ just days after Hurricane Katrina had devastated the city. The song appears in the episode ‘A Streetcar Named Marge’, in which the residents of Springfield stage a musical version of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. The song about New Orleans features further insults, with lines claiming it is the “home of pirates, drunks and whores” and “tacky over-priced souvenir stores”. A viewer complained to Ofcom about the scheduling of the episode, on September 7 this year. Channel 4 apologised for the scheduling of the episode. It explained to Ofcom that it checked repeat programmes to ensure, among other things, that recent events have not rendered something offensive, which was previously innocent. However, the reference to New Orleans was incidental to the story, rather than a key part of it and was not picked up on in the review process.

SOURCE: Brand Republic