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The Simpsons Movie - no, I'm not making this up...

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edited January 2023 in General Chat
We've been waiting years and years for 20th Century Fox to do this, but finally it's here. They have confirmed that there will be a movie of The Simpsons, and it will be out in the USA in July 2007. Expect a premiere in the UK early 2008, then... >> details >>

Long overdue, but I welcome it. I just wonder what juicy story lines they've got for the film...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't exactly have high hopes, the series has been shite for years now.

    Here's hoping, though.. :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Its very very rare (ok never) that you can turn a 20 minute show into a movie and succeed (especially a cartoon). I doubt this will be any different.

    And I agree with Briggi, the show has sucked for a long time now, I doubt they are going to make a 360.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I know for a fact that I won't be seeing it in the cinemas.

    TV? Perhaps.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ooooo cant wait for this :D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    briggi wrote:
    I don't exactly have high hopes, the series has been shite for years now. Here's hoping, though.. :thumb:
    They should have made one years ago, frankly. They could have had a whole series of movies by now, Fox would be awash with more money, and Mr Murdoch would be happy. ;)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hmmmm, it's an idea that's been floating around for ages. I remember the big rumour about Dan Akroyd playing Homer. Interesting that it's happening now, when the Simpson's star is in decline.


    Roll on the Aqua Teen film :D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Infinite wrote:
    Hmmmm, it's an idea that's been floating around for ages. I remember the big rumour about Dan Akroyd playing Homer. Interesting that it's happening now, when the Simpson's star is in decline.


    Roll on the Aqua Teen film :D

    Now that would be one worth seeing!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I will be off to see it, though i admit, apart from an episode here and there it has been shit for a few years now!

    Hope they do a better job then that crappy beavus and butthead movie!
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    Teh_GerbilTeh_Gerbil Posts: 13,332 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    briggi wrote:
    I don't exactly have high hopes, the series has been shite for years now.

    Here's hoping, though.. :thumb:

    Yeah ;/

    They seem to be WAY low on ideas.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    Its very very rare (ok never) that you can turn a 20 minute show into a movie and succeed (especially a cartoon). I doubt this will be any different.

    I agree and doubt too, but let's hope it will be great...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    As much as I love the Simpsons I don't think this will be any good. I love Family Guy but I thought their movie was crap.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    Its very very rare (ok never) that you can turn a 20 minute show into a movie and succeed (especially a cartoon). I doubt this will be any different.

    And I agree with Briggi, the show has sucked for a long time now, I doubt they are going to make a 360.

    the kevin and perry movie was a rare example where you can.

    Things like Jackass: the movie were always going to be shit, because of the nature of the program, the storyline wouldnt fit a movie.

    I wouldnt write of the simpsons, it could make an ok movie.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    olaola wrote:
    the kevin and perry movie was a rare example where you can.

    Things like Jackass: the movie were always going to be shit, because of the nature of the program, the storyline wouldnt fit a movie.

    I wouldnt write of the simpsons, it could make an ok movie.

    I don't think people are writing it off, but since they're not managing to keep 20 minute episodes consistently fresh and funny, it's unlikely that they'll pull it out of the bag for the film. Doesn't bode well, anyway...though of course people will see it and it'll make its millions regardless of whether it's quality or not.

    I don't really know fundamentally that it lends itself to film format, and will probably end up feeling like a Simpsons marathon rather than a film in its own right. Who knows, though? They could have some interesting trick up their sleeve.

    There are lots of TV shows that have spawned (and worked really well as) films, the most obvious probably being Monty Python. I loved The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse, too, and it wasn't just like an extended episode of the show...it was a twisted concept (how apt). :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    *Stacey* wrote:
    As much as I love the Simpsons I don't think this will be any good. I love Family Guy but I thought their movie was crap.

    the family guy movie was effectively three episodes stripped together and edited a little
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    briggi wrote:
    I don't think people are writing it off, but since they're not managing to keep 20 minute episodes consistently fresh and funny, it's unlikely that they'll pull it out of the bag for the film. Doesn't bode well, anyway...though of course people will see it and it'll make its millions regardless of whether it's quality or not.

    I don't really know fundamentally that it lends itself to film format, and will probably end up feeling like a Simpsons marathon rather than a film in its own right. Who knows, though? They could have some interesting trick up their sleeve.

    all true, good points
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I suppose there's a tiny, tiny chance that the people writing the 20 minute episodes won't be the only writers involved....... hell, maybe Conan O'Brien could be tempted back.......
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    BBC News wrote:
    Last Updated: Saturday, 1 April 2006, 08:55 GMT 09:55 UK

    April Fools anybody?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    1,2,3,4, yee-haa
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If they decide to do a live action one - my suggestion
    William H Macy - Ned Flanders.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    O_o wrote:
    April Fools anybody?

    Nah. THey had a preview for it too when I was at the movie Friday.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    Nah. THey had a preview for it too when I was at the movie Friday.

    Does it seems promissing from the preview?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nice
    stargalaxy wrote:
    We've been waiting years and years for 20th Century Fox to do this, but finally it's here. They have confirmed that there will be a movie of The Simpsons, and it will be out in the USA in July 2007. Expect a premiere in the UK early 2008, then... >> details >>

    Long overdue, but I welcome it. I just wonder what juicy story lines they've got for the film...

    I simply can't wait for it. Hopefully, however, they don't ruin the show with a bad movie.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    nihilisticmadman wrote:
    Does it seems promissing from the preview?

    No. They started off by showing the Superman "S" and saying somethin gabout one of TV's greatest heros or something, then they zoom out and its homer wearing a superman shirt in his underwear on the couch and he says something about forgetting his lines. :|
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    IMDB already has this up:

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462538/
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    No. They started off by showing the Superman "S" and saying somethin gabout one of TV's greatest heros or something, then they zoom out and its homer wearing a superman shirt in his underwear on the couch and he says something about forgetting his lines. :|


    :chin: doesn't seem like a really good preview then...
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    The trailer.

    Oh dear.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    it will undoubtibly suck balls. the simsons hasn't been funny for a long time
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