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Licensing

‘Simpsons’ Head to Freeform in September

By Mercedes MilliganMay 14, 2019

At Tuesday’s combined Walt Disney Television Upfront presentation, Freeform showcased its commitment to bold original content...
Features

Daily News Bytes: FOX TV Chair Speaks Up on Apu Uproar, Will Davies Writing ‘Royal Rabbits,’ Rube Goldberg Retrospective, & More

By Mercedes MilliganAugust 2, 2018

CROWD FUND: ‘The Aquabats! Super Show!’ Attention citizens, MC Bat Commander and his heroic and musical...
Digital Media

The Medieval Madness and Magic of ‘Disenchantment’

By Ramin ZahedJuly 19, 2018

***This story originally appeared in the August ‘18 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 282)*** If you...
Festivals and Events

James L. Brooks to Receive Writers Guild 2018 Laurel Award

By Mercedes MilliganJanuary 17, 2018

Screenwriter, director and producer James L. Brooks — who has crafted iconic feature films Terms of...
Festivals and Events

PGA Announces 2017 Feature & Animation Awards Nominees

By Mercedes MilliganJanuary 10, 2017

The Producers Guild of America has announced the live-action and animated motion picture nominations for the...
Television

Harry Shearer Returns to ‘The Simpsons’

By Tom McLeanJuly 7, 2015

Harry Shearer is back on The Simpsons. Fox has confirmed that the series main cast is...
Television

Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons’ for Seasons 27, 28

By Tom McLeanMay 4, 2015

The Simpsons’ record setting run just got a little bit longer and a little more record-setting-er....
People

‘Simpsons’ Co-Creator Sam Simon Dies Aged 59

By Mercedes MilliganMarch 9, 2015

Sam Simon, the nine-time Emmy winning writer who helped make TV animation history by co-creating The...
Festivals and Events

‘Simpsons’ Co-Developer Sam Simon to Be Honored By WGA

By Ramin ZahedDecember 18, 2013

The Writers Guild of America West will honor The Simpsons co-developer Sam Simon with its 2014...
Television

Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons’ for 26th Season

By Ramin ZahedOctober 6, 2013

Fox announced late Friday that it has picked up The Simpsons for an historic 26th season....
Festivals and Events

Maggie Simpson Short Crawls Back to Theaters

By Ramin ZahedFebruary 10, 2013

Maggie is back! Fox has brought back the Oscar-nominated short Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”, to...
Features

Animated People: Matt Groening & David Silverman

By Mercedes MilliganJanuary 28, 2013

The Simpsons creator and long-time director/producer discuss crafting the property’s first theatrical short. Last summer, family...
Features

Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Set to Win B.O. Game

By Ramin ZahedNovember 1, 2012

Inspired by many of our favorite videogames, Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph delivers a funny, original and heartwarming...