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James Earl Jones, Voice of Maggie Simpson, Dies at 93

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James Earl Jones, the voice of Maggie Simpson, died yesterday at the age of 93. More »

D23 Debrief

Homer chokes Bart during a Disney Legends animated segment.
The Walt Disney Company recently held its biennial D23 convention celebrating Disney and its various properties, which thanks to corporate consolidation and a lack of antitrust enforcement also includes The Simpsons! Here's a roundup of all the Simpsons-related stuff. More »

We Asked an AI What Homer Simpson Would Look Like in Real Life But It Said We Didn't Have Enough Tokens

A blurry silhouette stands in front of the real-life Simpsons house. Lisa and Bart look apprehensive at the figure.
For as long as there have been Simpsons, mankind has pondered what they'd look like if they walked amongst us. Not as simplistic, googly-eyed, yellow-skinned cartoon characters, but as living, breathing human beings. More »

Beloved Simpson Character Killed Off

Homer and OJ Simpson looking morose in a heavenly sports bar. They are in angelic garb with halos, eating onion rings. Behind them are a lot of TVs showing various football games.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and would-be Simpsons guest star O.J. Simpson has been permanently ejected from the game of life. More »

A Preview of New and Upcoming Simpsons Toys

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It's the beginning of April, which means Christmas is just around the corner! Here's some quick thoughts on some new and upcoming Simpsons toys. More »

Bongo Shutters Simpsons Comics App

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Bongo Comics announced in an e-mail that its Simpsons Store app, which enabled consumers to purchase Simpsons comic books digitally, will be shut down on April 30. More »

NEWS ROUNDUP: Simpon Death Spiral

Professor Frink looks at a woman in a bikini and Bart's twin Hugo. Behind them is a word cloud, and the word simpon is the only non-Japanese word.
It seems like everything's in a death spiral these days: linear television, Twitter, the internet in general, America. Oh, and a little show called The Simpsons. More »

SIMPSONS toy line CANCELLED!!!

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¡Ay, caramba! In a crushing blow to fans, it looks like The Simpsons is coming to an end... More »

Top Ten Simpsons Betrayals

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The Simpsons TV show has been on for a very long time, and in that time there's been a lot of betrayal. Characters have been betrayed by their lovers, friends, co-workers, and even their own children. Join us as we rank the top ten betrayals in Simpsons history. More »


Simpsons Breaks Obama Curse, Wins Emmy

The Simpsons has won an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, marking the first time the series has received the coveted award under a Democratic president since 2000. More »

What Are Disney’s Plans for The Simpsons?

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As the Walt Disney Company continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, let us consult the tea leaves and try to speculate just what the entertainment conglomerate wants to do with The Simpsons. More »

NEWS ROUNDUP: Much Ado About Dollaridoos

Homer strangles Bart while Scoey and Bob Iger look on, and the Australian guy looks at his phone bill.
Stranglegate, Super7, Hulu, and dollaridoos. More »

BREAKING: Simpsons Voice Actor Steps Down From Role

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Media mogul and two-time Simpsons voice actor Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as chairman of both Fox Corporation, which owns the Fox broadcast network, and News Corporation. More »

Here’s How Old The Simpsons Would Be If It Started in 1923

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The Simpsons is a television institution that has been on the air for a very long time. Specifically, since 1989. This December it will have been on for 34 years. Have you ever wondered how old The Simpsons would be if it started in 1923? More »

Streaming Analysts: Simpsons Gotta Go FAST

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Could a 24/7 Simpsons channel become a reality? More »

Did Matt Groening Approve of Futurama in Fortnite?

An image of Jonesy from Fortnite looking surprised at Futurama characters. Behind him is an image of Matt Groening's head in a jar, surrounded by question marks. Fortnite recently announced a collaboration with Futurama: Fry, Leela, and Bender are purchasable characters, with other stuff inspired by the show also available in the game. However, there's one thing missing: creator Matt Groening's signature. More »

Simpsons Post-Credit Scene Explained

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As Marvel fans are surely aware, post-credit scenes have become increasingly common in movies and TV shows over the past decade. These short clips, or "tags," appear after the end credits and usually tease a future plot development or provide an extra laugh. The Simpsons is no exception to this trend, although newer viewers may need an explanation. More »

They Finally Stopped Making The Simpsons

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Well, folks, after decades on the air, it looks like they finally stopped making The Simpsons… More »

Hank Azaria and Hari Kondabolu Are Best Friends Now

The classic Friendship Ended With Mudasir meme modified so it's about Hari and Hank. It now reads Friendship Ended With Apu, Now Hari is my friend. Two men shake hands while images of Apu are crudely crossed out.
Indian American comedian Hari Kondabolu, whose little TV documentary about the Simpsons character Apu caused a wee bit of controversy back in 2017, finally got to have a chat with voice actor Hank Azaria in a joint interview aired on NPR Wednesday. More »

NEWS ROUNDUP: Fun & Games Edition

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Yee-haw, I’ve rounded up another batch of minor Simpsons news and other small findings from across the web. More »

Simpsons Writer CENSORED by Big Tech

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Former Simpsons producer and fast food expert Bill Oakley was unjustly suspended from Twitter Monday, joining the legions of American patriots who have had their free speech curtailed by unaccountable Silicon Valley overlords. More »