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The Internet · Apr 5, 2006, 07:38 PM

Talk about the upcoming film. Is the teaser which reavealed the news about the film online yet?

What will it be about?

Could it become the highest earning film ever, blowing out even Titanic? I think yes! People will go just out of curiousity, and the hype it will bring. I think it will be huge. Also, does this mean the end for the series, that was hinted before. Anyway..talk about it you guys I know there are Simpsons fans around here, so talk about it you guys lol

Velocity211 · Apr 5, 2006, 07:40 PM

I hope they don't cancel the simpsons show after the movie is released.

The Internet · Apr 5, 2006, 07:41 PM

well that has been speculated before. It's been running since 1989, that's a long time amirite lol

exca1ibur · Apr 5, 2006, 07:58 PM

They already have been renewed for two more seasons actually. Yeah '89 till now is a LONG time for a show. But it is still funny as hell though.

rickey939 · Apr 5, 2006, 08:12 PM

I'd rather have a "Family Guy" movie....and it should be at least 8 hours long.

MaxPower2k3 · Apr 5, 2006, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I'd rather have a "Family Guy" movie....and it should be at least 8 hours long.

I agree.

The Simpsons has been going downhill for 10 years. The first 7-8 seasons were fantastic, and it held up well for another 4-5 after that, but recently it's just lost that great quality it used to have; the jokes aren't as subtle, the ideas aren't as original or interesting. Not that I really blame them; 17 years is a hell of a long time to keep coming up with original ideas, especially with changing writers and staff and such. But it's definitely not as enjoyable as it used to be.

I'm hoping, for the movie, they'll dig up some old writers or at least work a little harder to bring back that classic Simpsons feel for their final hurrah (they may continue the show for another few years, but, as far as I'm concerned, it's not the same show as it was back in the good ol' days of seasons 4-9)

davesimondotcom · Apr 5, 2006, 08:54 PM

Remember the X-Files pretty much stunk after the movie...

The Internet · Apr 5, 2006, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I'd rather have a "Family Guy" movie.... .

Stradlater · Apr 5, 2006, 11:21 PM

Exactly. There already is a Family Guy movie.

Simpsons is way past its prime, and F.G. is getting there. Futurama died too young; hopefully its resurrection won't be as messy as the muddle that is currently F.G. (don't get me wrong, some of it's funny, but it's missing its original spark).

memento · Apr 6, 2006, 06:55 AM

I just hope that they bring back Conan for the Simpsons movie. I think he had a lot to do with the humor of the first seasons.

KeyLimePi · Apr 6, 2006, 09:07 AM

Honestly, I was disappointed in the Family Guy/Stewie Griffin movie. Seemed like three regular FG episodes sewn together. Part of the fun of Family Guy is how it pushes the edge of what's allowable on TV. When given the chance to do whatever they wanted, they didn't do anything that different.

Hope the Simpson's movie isn't just a 90-minute TV-ish episode.

Dark Helmet · Apr 6, 2006, 11:12 AM

I think no matter what they come up with people will be hugely disappointed.

sek929 · Apr 6, 2006, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by memento

I just hope that they bring back Conan for the Simpsons movie. I think he had a lot to do with the humor of the first seasons.

Bingo, everyone should rent (or buy) Season 4. Conan wrote the lion's share of the episodes, and almost all are classics.

After Season 10 The Simpsons lost their way. While I still watch the new episodes (If I'm around, I don't make it a point to watch them) they are merely the shell of a once-great show.

The movie will be blah, just like the Family Guy movie (it was ok, but c'mon, they can barely hold a cohesive idea for a half-hour spot).

Meanwhile I am more looking forward to Season 8 being released on DVD (though once they hit Season 10 I will stop buying)

Dark Helmet · Apr 6, 2006, 11:55 AM

I thought the simpsons episode the other week was the first great one in a long time. Where marge babysits for Nim-Rod and Nim-Tod.

- - e r i k - - · Jul 23, 2007, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by KeyLimePi

Part of the fun of Family Guy is how it pushes the edge of what's allowable on TV.

Hmmm. That might explain why it's not funny to anyone in a country that does not have the moral clampdown on "what's allowable on TV".

Anywho, I'm seeing the Simpsons movie on Wednesday and I can't wait

analogue SPRINKLES · Jul 23, 2007, 12:34 AM

I heard the movie is about Homer falling in love with a pig. Anywho...

Aegis · Jul 23, 2007, 01:32 AM

I thought Simpsons were in a lull for a while but I've thought the last year has been pretty good.

I agree with Dark Helmet though, it's hard not to be disappointed.
It's going to be terrible and you'll hate it. Convince yourself of that and it's all uphill from there.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 07:10 AM

This thread tricked me into thinking the Internet was unbanned.

Kevin · Jul 23, 2007, 07:52 AM

Don't see that happening anytime soon.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

There's a better chance of this movie being funny then him being unbanned.

That would have been a killer response.

Kevin · Jul 23, 2007, 08:11 AM

*shrug* I haven't seen it. Should have been made 10 years ago IMHO.

If I sit down to a movie, and it doesn't make me fall asleep, and I am entertained, it's a winner to me.

I have a feeling that the movie will at least be entertaining. Def not a Theatre release watch. It will be on DVD soon.

[sarcasm] And then Matt can really cash in on Simpson's merchandising...... [/sarcasm]

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 08:15 AM

I'm optimistic since they got the old writers for this.

Seeing the preview in the theater did leave you with the feeling you had just watched the entire movie, though.

sek929 · Jul 23, 2007, 10:11 AM

Its going to suck, and all the commercials replay the same damn 5 clips over and over.

It's sad that my favorite show of all time has come this far into the land of suck, they should have stopped at least 7 years ago with the movie because at least then they could pack the one or two funny jokes from each Season 12-17 into a movie and actually have it be funny.

I will rent it, but I doubt I'll enjoy it.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 10:15 AM

I remember 3 years ago when they said they were looking forward to doing a movie in two years, when the series was over.

Obviously, they still get enough ratings that FOX won't kill it.

sek929 · Jul 23, 2007, 10:19 AM

Fox would be Spanish Public Access if it wasn't for the Simpsons.

Just think Dak, we could be getting ready for the Futurama movie by now

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 10:20 AM

Not aware of the 4 DVDs in production?

And please don't call me Dak.

sek929 · Jul 23, 2007, 10:22 AM

No problem, jerk.

I know of the DVDs, but I was just thinking in terms of Futurama taking over for Simpsons and being in it's place right now.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by sek929

No problem, jerk.

That is acceptable.

Originally Posted by sek929

I know of the DVDs, but I was just thinking in terms of Futurama taking over for Simpsons and being in it's place right now.

Not gonna happen. I hope COmedy Central gets very unexpected ratings just to rub it in FOXs face.

But I think we both know that even if Futurama went back to FOX, Family Guy would kick the sh¡t out of it. Though I'd cry if American Dad did too.

sek929 · Jul 23, 2007, 10:27 AM

Hell, The Loop would probably kick the sh!t out of it.

osiris · Jul 23, 2007, 10:57 AM

If I can get passes, then I'll see the movie.

I hate having to pay for tv shows that become movies, especially cartoons.

Unless, of course, that feature length cartoon is The Venture Brothers.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:02 AM

osiris, I think you need to know that almost everytime you post, I hear in my head:

"Give me the Hand of Osiris!"
"Give me head."

analogika · Jul 23, 2007, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

If I sit down to a movie, and it doesn't make me fall asleep, and I am entertained, it's a winner to me.

Those are amazingly low standards.

If you're representative, that does help explain much of Hollywood, though.

design219 · Jul 23, 2007, 11:24 AM

The marketing for this movie has been exceedingly cleaver.

ABC News: Giant Homer Simpson Freaks Out Countryside

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:25 AM

Well, Peter should be here momentarily to timeline your ass.

design219 · Jul 23, 2007, 11:27 AM

I am often so out of touch.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:31 AM

Fortunately this forum serves to illustrate that in graphical form.

design219 · Jul 23, 2007, 11:33 AM

Well, it is nice to have a life.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:34 AM

No need to start lying to cover your gross incompetence.

design219 · Jul 23, 2007, 11:35 AM

touche.

analogue SPRINKLES · Jul 23, 2007, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by design219

The marketing for this movie has been exceedingly cleaver.

ABC News: Giant Homer Simpson Freaks Out Countryside

I just think it is funny anyone has a dude with a huge ****ing boner in their lawn.

design219 · Jul 23, 2007, 11:37 AM

It's in Europe.

Kevin · Jul 23, 2007, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by analogika

Those are amazingly low standards.

The purpose to go to movies is to be entertained. At least that is what I do. I don't pretend they are anymore than entertainment. I don't think those are low standards so much as reasonable ones. If for the money I spent, I was entertained, I am not disappointed. Having said that there have been lots of movies I have came out of disappointed.

If you're representative,

If I am what?

that does help explain much of Hollywood, though.

Meh, nothing I do or don't do has any effect on Hollywood.

There is nothing wrong with going to the movies simply to be entertained. Low standards implies there is something wrong with my standards.

I don't put movies on a high pedestal is if they were life changing events.

They are for the most part, entertainment.

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by design219

It's in Europe.

True. Everyone has a boner on their lawn there.

Kevin · Jul 23, 2007, 11:42 AM

*picks up his bags and runs to Europe*

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:43 AM

*raised eyebrow*

Kevin · Jul 23, 2007, 11:50 AM

Sorry.. where is my manners. Wanna come with?

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:52 AM

No need, even though I live in the US, I decided to adorn it with a boner long ago.

Rumor · Jul 23, 2007, 11:54 AM

Sitting on the lawn again?

Dakarʒ · Jul 23, 2007, 11:55 AM

It's actually a fountain.

Little known fact: It's cheaper to run mayonnaise through your fountain, than water.

analogika · Jul 23, 2007, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Dakarʒ

It's actually a fountain.

Little known fact: It's cheaper to run mayonnaise through your fountain, than water.

Since the publicity it will receive allows you to make a fortune off taping ad logos along the boner.