Halloween is upon us, so stay safe out there — and stay away from the taco meat.
Tonight, America’s costumed children will venture out in search of treats, trickster teenagers will commit playful acts of vandalism and us older, sensible folk will hole up in our homes, eat candy and re-watch festive, barely frightening and deliciously nostalgic TV shows and movies from our own childhoods.
While horror films are the traditional fare for a night such as tonight, the last half-century of American culture embracing the theme of the season has led to every syndicated TV show at least attempting a Halloween episode, and, for those of us who prefer laughs to gasps, we’d rather settle in with a sitcom than a slasher while we eat cupcakes decorated like skulls and drink punch that we’ll pretend is blood.
But although most every American sitcom has made at least one Halloween episode,...
Tonight, America’s costumed children will venture out in search of treats, trickster teenagers will commit playful acts of vandalism and us older, sensible folk will hole up in our homes, eat candy and re-watch festive, barely frightening and deliciously nostalgic TV shows and movies from our own childhoods.
While horror films are the traditional fare for a night such as tonight, the last half-century of American culture embracing the theme of the season has led to every syndicated TV show at least attempting a Halloween episode, and, for those of us who prefer laughs to gasps, we’d rather settle in with a sitcom than a slasher while we eat cupcakes decorated like skulls and drink punch that we’ll pretend is blood.
But although most every American sitcom has made at least one Halloween episode,...
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.]
What’s better than seeing your favorite sitcom characters shed their hum-drum outfits and status quo subplots for the theatrical costumes and hair-raising horror that only comes with Halloween? From “Freaks and Geeks” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Parks and Recreation” and “Bob’s Burgers,” the best TV comedies celebrate October 31 with seasonal half-hours that inspire as much festive fun as they do nail-biting fear.
The most memorable Halloween sitcom episodes go beyond tossing pumpkins at the set dressing and instead dig deep to figure out what the annual celebration of things that go bump in the night might really mean to their characters. Stand-out shows find ways to bring specificity to their Halloween renderings, carefully considering everything from the narratively powerful meaning (or dramatically ironic coding!) behind characters’ costumes to the range of All Hallows’ Eve settings that can fit a story best.
A costume party can be...
What’s better than seeing your favorite sitcom characters shed their hum-drum outfits and status quo subplots for the theatrical costumes and hair-raising horror that only comes with Halloween? From “Freaks and Geeks” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Parks and Recreation” and “Bob’s Burgers,” the best TV comedies celebrate October 31 with seasonal half-hours that inspire as much festive fun as they do nail-biting fear.
The most memorable Halloween sitcom episodes go beyond tossing pumpkins at the set dressing and instead dig deep to figure out what the annual celebration of things that go bump in the night might really mean to their characters. Stand-out shows find ways to bring specificity to their Halloween renderings, carefully considering everything from the narratively powerful meaning (or dramatically ironic coding!) behind characters’ costumes to the range of All Hallows’ Eve settings that can fit a story best.
A costume party can be...
- 10/31/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Get ready for a spooky – and funny – Halloween. Special holiday episodes are a tradition for CBS’s Ghosts, and 2024 is no exception. This year’s spooktacular episode will air on Oct. 31, and we have all the details you need to know about when and how to watch and what to expect.
‘Ghosts’ 2024 Halloween episode airs Oct. 31
The fourth Ghosts Halloween special, “Halloween 4: The Witch,” airs Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS.
In the episode, the ghosts are looking for some excitement after Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) cancel Halloween because of past holiday disasters. When uptight ghost Patience (Mary Holland) becomes convinced that Sam can summon the dead, she convinces the other ghosts to try her as a witch.
Sam isn’t concerned about her upcoming trial, but Jay is worried.
“Patience is not to be trifled with,” he says in a...
‘Ghosts’ 2024 Halloween episode airs Oct. 31
The fourth Ghosts Halloween special, “Halloween 4: The Witch,” airs Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS.
In the episode, the ghosts are looking for some excitement after Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) cancel Halloween because of past holiday disasters. When uptight ghost Patience (Mary Holland) becomes convinced that Sam can summon the dead, she convinces the other ghosts to try her as a witch.
Sam isn’t concerned about her upcoming trial, but Jay is worried.
“Patience is not to be trifled with,” he says in a...
- 10/31/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Simpsons’ annual “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween specials were a seasonal highlight and a strong opportunity for the animated series to truly let loose and explore radical riffs on celebrated horror touchstones like The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and even classic genre archetypes like King Kong and The Twilight Zone. It’s appreciated that The Simpsons hasn’t turned its back on this annual tradition and that it’s still going strong. There are now more “Treehouse of Horror” episodes than there are days in October. Now, despite the pedigree of the “Treehouse of Horror” specials, they’ve become increasingly inconsistent and lazy in many regards, much like The Simpsons as a whole.
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” entries now just tackle the biggest pop culture trends, rather than explicitly telling horror stories. Instead of episodes that are focused on successful horror films from the past few years like Smile,...
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” entries now just tackle the biggest pop culture trends, rather than explicitly telling horror stories. Instead of episodes that are focused on successful horror films from the past few years like Smile,...
- 10/31/2024
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
“The Book of Life” writer/director/animator/actor Jorge Gutierrez is putting his spin on the opening to this Sunday’s annual “Treehouse of Horror” edition of “The Simpsons.” Gutierrez and composer Juan Carlos Enriquez have put together an intro/couch gag to “Treehouse of Horror Xxxv” (or in this case “El Treehouse del Horror Xxxv”) that includes a version of the Jarabe Tapatío with Día de los Muertos and lucha libre-style imagery. Scroll below to watch.
The opening, features stylized versions of Bart Simpson and Otto rocking out, Marge and Lisa taking down Jailbird, Bart facing off with Krusty the Clown, a Maggie-operated Homer going after a Smithers-led Burns and Bumblebee Man smashing Sideshow Bob (as Comic Book Guy wears a T-shirt that proclaims “Worst Intro Ever”). Finally we see that it has all been controlled by aliens Kang and Kodos, who have been playing a game of “Los Simpsons Fighter!
The opening, features stylized versions of Bart Simpson and Otto rocking out, Marge and Lisa taking down Jailbird, Bart facing off with Krusty the Clown, a Maggie-operated Homer going after a Smithers-led Burns and Bumblebee Man smashing Sideshow Bob (as Comic Book Guy wears a T-shirt that proclaims “Worst Intro Ever”). Finally we see that it has all been controlled by aliens Kang and Kodos, who have been playing a game of “Los Simpsons Fighter!
- 10/31/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The new Homer Simpson hedge Chia Pet is sure to be the hottest holiday gift of Christmas 1994!
Remember when you couldn’t turn on the TV and watch an episode of your favorite animated comedy without hearing the earworm jingle of “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!” at every commercial break? If you do, then there’s a good chance that it’s time to talk to your physician about scheduling a colonoscopy.
Originally made in Mexico, the terra-cotta figurines filled with chia seeds that would grow into faux-fur for whichever animal, cartoon character or president was an irrationally popular Secret Santa present throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and the San Francisco-based company Joseph Enterprises was aggressive about securing brand deals with beloved TV franchises such as Garfield, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes and, of course, The Simpsons back during the shared heyday of Chia Pets and The Simpsons.
Much like The Simpsons itself, Chia Pets don...
Remember when you couldn’t turn on the TV and watch an episode of your favorite animated comedy without hearing the earworm jingle of “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!” at every commercial break? If you do, then there’s a good chance that it’s time to talk to your physician about scheduling a colonoscopy.
Originally made in Mexico, the terra-cotta figurines filled with chia seeds that would grow into faux-fur for whichever animal, cartoon character or president was an irrationally popular Secret Santa present throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and the San Francisco-based company Joseph Enterprises was aggressive about securing brand deals with beloved TV franchises such as Garfield, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes and, of course, The Simpsons back during the shared heyday of Chia Pets and The Simpsons.
Much like The Simpsons itself, Chia Pets don...
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
Twelve years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, the Big Apple has a new wizard in town.
Sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+, 17 years after the original teen fantasy show that launched the careers of Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. The spinoff sitcom stars Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a young and powerful wizard who requires training. She finds the now-grown-up Justin Russo (reprised by Henrie), who had given up his wizarding life to live free of magic with his wife and two sons on Staten Island.
At a glance: How to stream Wizards Beyond Waverly Place online
Premiere date: Oct. 30 No. of episodes: 10 TV channel: Disney Channel Stream online: Disney+ Stream 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' On Disney+
Executive-produced by Gomez and Henrie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place also stars Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas.
Sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+, 17 years after the original teen fantasy show that launched the careers of Selena Gomez, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin. The spinoff sitcom stars Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a young and powerful wizard who requires training. She finds the now-grown-up Justin Russo (reprised by Henrie), who had given up his wizarding life to live free of magic with his wife and two sons on Staten Island.
At a glance: How to stream Wizards Beyond Waverly Place online
Premiere date: Oct. 30 No. of episodes: 10 TV channel: Disney Channel Stream online: Disney+ Stream 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' On Disney+
Executive-produced by Gomez and Henrie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place also stars Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas.
- 10/31/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Good news for anyone who’s ever longed to see every single pore on George Costanza’s face, all nine seasons of Seinfeld are going to be released on 4K Blu-ray this December, conveniently just in time for Festivus.
While this would normally be a cause for celebration within the Seinfeld fan community, a lot of people have expressed trepidation concerning the release — and not just because it will cost a whopping $250. Initially, fans were worried about which aspect ratio the 4K disc version of the show will be in.
Netflix’s 4K Seinfeld upgrade, not unlike the HD remaster that aired on TBS, re-framed and cropped the original boxy image to accommodate modern widescreen TVs. But in doing so, they arguably ruined certain jokes, including a key reveal in “The Pothole.”
Even more jarring was the moment when Jerry discovers that Poppie has pissed on his sofa in “The Couch.
While this would normally be a cause for celebration within the Seinfeld fan community, a lot of people have expressed trepidation concerning the release — and not just because it will cost a whopping $250. Initially, fans were worried about which aspect ratio the 4K disc version of the show will be in.
Netflix’s 4K Seinfeld upgrade, not unlike the HD remaster that aired on TBS, re-framed and cropped the original boxy image to accommodate modern widescreen TVs. But in doing so, they arguably ruined certain jokes, including a key reveal in “The Pothole.”
Even more jarring was the moment when Jerry discovers that Poppie has pissed on his sofa in “The Couch.
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
All October long, Cracked is catching up with some of the greatest writers in Simpsons history to discuss the most beloved segments from the “Treehouse of Horror” series. From the cursed monkey’s paw to Krusto the Clown, we’re digging into the making of some real fan-favorites.
Here’s one more “The Simpsons did it first” moment for the pile: A month before Toy Story hit theaters, “Treehouse of Horror VI” featured a 3D Homer in the segment “Homer3,” an utterly mind-blowing feat back in 1995 and possibly the boldest thing the show had done up until that point.
Maybe more impressively, it was a feat pulled off by a couple of newbie showrunners, Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. They’d written on The Simpsons for several seasons already, but “Treehouse of Horror VI” was just their third episode at the helm — an episode that went on to be a classic.
Here’s one more “The Simpsons did it first” moment for the pile: A month before Toy Story hit theaters, “Treehouse of Horror VI” featured a 3D Homer in the segment “Homer3,” an utterly mind-blowing feat back in 1995 and possibly the boldest thing the show had done up until that point.
Maybe more impressively, it was a feat pulled off by a couple of newbie showrunners, Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. They’d written on The Simpsons for several seasons already, but “Treehouse of Horror VI” was just their third episode at the helm — an episode that went on to be a classic.
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
Disney+ has launched a Top 10 list to let users know what content is most streamed on the platform.
The feature highlights popular movies and TV shows from the streamer. Subscribers will see different rankings depending on their subscription and parental control settings.
Disney+’s Top 10 is composed by taking “several factors into account, including total views at the episode and movie level within a day and the growing popularity of new titles released during that time frame.” The ranking also combines movie and TV show titles.
When Deadline looked at its Top 10 list for Wednesday, October 30, the content was mostly Halloween-themed.
At the top of our list was 1993’s Hocus Pocus, the Kenny Ortega-created film that starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Agatha All Along, which airs its season finale at 6 p.m. Pt / 9 p.m. Et on Wednesday night, took the second spot.
Hocus Pocus 2 was ranked third,...
The feature highlights popular movies and TV shows from the streamer. Subscribers will see different rankings depending on their subscription and parental control settings.
Disney+’s Top 10 is composed by taking “several factors into account, including total views at the episode and movie level within a day and the growing popularity of new titles released during that time frame.” The ranking also combines movie and TV show titles.
When Deadline looked at its Top 10 list for Wednesday, October 30, the content was mostly Halloween-themed.
At the top of our list was 1993’s Hocus Pocus, the Kenny Ortega-created film that starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Agatha All Along, which airs its season finale at 6 p.m. Pt / 9 p.m. Et on Wednesday night, took the second spot.
Hocus Pocus 2 was ranked third,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Over the course of 36 seasons, The Simpsons have had several celebrated crossovers with their animated brethren. The Family Guy episodes are notable thanks to the animosity between the two cartoons, and the Futurama mash-up is fun thanks to the Matt Groening connection. Groening was pissed when The Critic stopped by, but it was a fun Easter egg when Hank Hill showed up to complain about a football blowout.
Somehow flying under the radar? The show’s multiple crossovers with the comic strip Far Side. The absurdist, one-panel creations have popped into two different Simpsons episodes, with cartoonist Gary Larson himself appearing alongside Homer.
The first time Far Side comics appeared was on a Treehouse of Horrors episode in a segment called “The HΩmega Man.” The Omega Man/I Am Legend parody featured Homer shopping for a nuclear fallout shelter as diplomatic tensions increase between France and Springfield. At the “Bomb Shelter Blowout!
Somehow flying under the radar? The show’s multiple crossovers with the comic strip Far Side. The absurdist, one-panel creations have popped into two different Simpsons episodes, with cartoonist Gary Larson himself appearing alongside Homer.
The first time Far Side comics appeared was on a Treehouse of Horrors episode in a segment called “The HΩmega Man.” The Omega Man/I Am Legend parody featured Homer shopping for a nuclear fallout shelter as diplomatic tensions increase between France and Springfield. At the “Bomb Shelter Blowout!
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
For its season 36 premiere last month, "The Simpsons" gave fans a fake-out series finale where all the Springfield characters (except Bart) received happy, conclusive endings, implying better days (and possible spin-offs) ahead. "I'm sure gonna miss this place," everyone kept saying, turning the lights off to whichever room they were in and solemnly walking out the door.
The episode was not the real finale, of course, but it did offer a glimpse of what the finale could look like. For a show that's been famously hesitant to break with the status quo, even if it means keeping poor characters like Milhouse or Moe in endless agony, it could make sense for the series finale to center around the characters breaking free. It would be nice for Milhouse to get Lasik surgery or for Homer to start being a better father. But for showrunner and executive producer Matt Selman, the ideal...
The episode was not the real finale, of course, but it did offer a glimpse of what the finale could look like. For a show that's been famously hesitant to break with the status quo, even if it means keeping poor characters like Milhouse or Moe in endless agony, it could make sense for the series finale to center around the characters breaking free. It would be nice for Milhouse to get Lasik surgery or for Homer to start being a better father. But for showrunner and executive producer Matt Selman, the ideal...
- 10/30/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” episodes may not seem so scary today compared to *gestures to literally everything going in the world*. But for those of us who grew up with the show, the horror-themed programming often exposed our impressionable minds to macabre themes that were wholly new to us. For example, there are a whole lot of people who saw “The Shinning” as kids long before they ever saw The Shining.
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Recently, a Simpsons fan on social media asked their followers: “Is there a Treehouse of Horror moment that genuinely scared you?” The answer was a resounding “yes.”
One person shared that they were frightened when “Devil Flanders gets pissed” in the “Devil and Homer Simpson” segment of “Treehouse of Horror IV.” After Homer taunts Lucifer/Flanders, he turns into a giant Fantasia-esque demon. The suddenness of the transformation, and the revelation that Flanders’ devilish alter-ego is genuinely threatening,...
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Recently, a Simpsons fan on social media asked their followers: “Is there a Treehouse of Horror moment that genuinely scared you?” The answer was a resounding “yes.”
One person shared that they were frightened when “Devil Flanders gets pissed” in the “Devil and Homer Simpson” segment of “Treehouse of Horror IV.” After Homer taunts Lucifer/Flanders, he turns into a giant Fantasia-esque demon. The suddenness of the transformation, and the revelation that Flanders’ devilish alter-ego is genuinely threatening,...
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
The Simpsons has crossed over with a number of other TV shows over the years, including Futurama, Family Guy and The X-Files. It’s happened so many times at this point that it’s hard to believe that the mere suggestion of inviting Jay Sherman from The Critic onto an episode was the subject of a major behind-the-scenes controversy. Side note: How can anyone be mad at an episode that gave us “Man Getting Hit by Football?”
Well, now The Simpsons gang are once again co-mingling with another popular show that falls under the Disney corporate umbrella: ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
According to Disney, the December 9th game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys will be presented in traditional fashion, but it will also be available to stream in a version set in the world of Springfield.
Yes, in the “Funday Football” stream, the Bengals will be coached by Bart,...
Well, now The Simpsons gang are once again co-mingling with another popular show that falls under the Disney corporate umbrella: ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
According to Disney, the December 9th game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys will be presented in traditional fashion, but it will also be available to stream in a version set in the world of Springfield.
Yes, in the “Funday Football” stream, the Bengals will be coached by Bart,...
- 10/29/2024
- Cracked
Podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe’s hackish, hate-filled roast comedy set may have failed spectacularly at the rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, but it would have killed at the Krusty Komedy Klassic.
One of the best running bits on The Simpsons that’s been going strong since Season One is the how the city of Springfield’s most popular comedian and entertainer, Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky, also known as Krusty the Clown, is a painfully unoriginal hack and an utter degenerate with dubious morals. Honestly, the clown would be the perfect host for a podcast and live show called Kill Krusty, if there weren’t a significant chance that a certain Sideshow character would take the title literally.
In real life, America’s most pathetic and unfunny clown who has somehow achieved national notoriety is the right-wing host of Kill Tony, whose performance in front of...
One of the best running bits on The Simpsons that’s been going strong since Season One is the how the city of Springfield’s most popular comedian and entertainer, Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky, also known as Krusty the Clown, is a painfully unoriginal hack and an utter degenerate with dubious morals. Honestly, the clown would be the perfect host for a podcast and live show called Kill Krusty, if there weren’t a significant chance that a certain Sideshow character would take the title literally.
In real life, America’s most pathetic and unfunny clown who has somehow achieved national notoriety is the right-wing host of Kill Tony, whose performance in front of...
- 10/29/2024
- Cracked
Whether playing an outlaw (the Man With No Name of Sergio Leone’s ‘Dollars Trilogy’), a loose-cannon law-enforcer (Dirty Harry) or chronicling the country’s most powerful lawman (J. Edgar), Clint Eastwood has always had a fascination with justice. At 94 years young and on his 40th effort as director, the Hollywood legend with the iconic grimace has now somehow made one of his best films in years.
Like the late, great William Friedkin, who ended his career with 2023’s gripping The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Eastwood opts for the confines of a courthouse to explore characters and ideas in a sharp, constantly compelling grown-up procedural. This is a riveting examination of what true justice looks like — the kind of straightforwardly entertaining mid-budget legal drama that would have filled a multiplex back in the ’90s.
Working from an original script by Jonathan Abrams — which essentially and inadvertently adapts the classic 1994 Simpsons episode...
Like the late, great William Friedkin, who ended his career with 2023’s gripping The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Eastwood opts for the confines of a courthouse to explore characters and ideas in a sharp, constantly compelling grown-up procedural. This is a riveting examination of what true justice looks like — the kind of straightforwardly entertaining mid-budget legal drama that would have filled a multiplex back in the ’90s.
Working from an original script by Jonathan Abrams — which essentially and inadvertently adapts the classic 1994 Simpsons episode...
- 10/29/2024
- by John Nugent
- Empire - Movies
Monday Night Football is getting The Simpsons treatment. The Cowboys-Bengals game on December 9 will offer an animated broadcast Simpsons-style featuring voice talent from the long-running Fox show. Fans of Homer and co. will be delighted to learn that action from the Dallas-Cincinnati clash will be transformed in real-time and The Simpsons version of the game will be set in the Atoms Stadium in Springfield. The Funday Football alternate presentation will use Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. The traditional Monday Night Football telecast will be available on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes, beginning at 8 pm Et. According to Disney, the legendary Simpsons creators have collaborated on the look, sound, and feel with ESPN and the NFL to ensure the authenticity of the longest-running primetime scripted series. The game will see Bart side with Joe Burrow and the Bengals while Homer aligns with Dak Prescott and the Cowboys. Bart and Homer...
- 10/29/2024
- TV Insider
ESPN, Disney, The Simpsons, and the NFL will premiere The Simpsons Funday Football on Monday, Dec. 9, an animated Monday Night Football game transformed in real-time into the iconic Simpsons world using Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology.
Atoms Stadium in Springfield will host the fully immersive fan viewing experience featuring the Cincinnati Bengals at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN’s Monday Night Football game that evening.
The Simpsons Funday Football alternate viewing presentation will stream on Disney+ and ESPN+ and, on mobile, with NFL+. The traditional Monday Night Football telecast will be available on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes with Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2.
Both the traditional telecast and Peyton and Eli will also be on ESPN+, making each distinct presentation available in the ESPN App. All telecasts will begin at 8 p.m. Et.
Internationally, the special presentation will be available on linear or streaming in more...
Atoms Stadium in Springfield will host the fully immersive fan viewing experience featuring the Cincinnati Bengals at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN’s Monday Night Football game that evening.
The Simpsons Funday Football alternate viewing presentation will stream on Disney+ and ESPN+ and, on mobile, with NFL+. The traditional Monday Night Football telecast will be available on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes with Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2.
Both the traditional telecast and Peyton and Eli will also be on ESPN+, making each distinct presentation available in the ESPN App. All telecasts will begin at 8 p.m. Et.
Internationally, the special presentation will be available on linear or streaming in more...
- 10/29/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Disney is set to provide football fans with a unique viewing experience for an upcoming Monday Night Football game. The company will partner with ESPN to transform a December 9th game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys into an animated broadcast featuring characters from the popular TV show The Simpsons.
This special presentation will utilize advanced technology to bring the iconic Simpsons family and other residents of Springfield to life within an animated version of the football game. NFL player tracking data and animation software will allow viewers to watch the game being played out on the virtual football field of Springfield’s Atoms Stadium.
Even the ESPN commentators will get in on the fun, appearing as animated versions of themselves to provide commentary and analysis of the game. Characters from The Simpsons like Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa will be shown cheering for either the Cowboys or Bengals from their respective sidelines.
This special presentation will utilize advanced technology to bring the iconic Simpsons family and other residents of Springfield to life within an animated version of the football game. NFL player tracking data and animation software will allow viewers to watch the game being played out on the virtual football field of Springfield’s Atoms Stadium.
Even the ESPN commentators will get in on the fun, appearing as animated versions of themselves to provide commentary and analysis of the game. Characters from The Simpsons like Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa will be shown cheering for either the Cowboys or Bengals from their respective sidelines.
- 10/29/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
When the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 9, you may be surprised to see some new players on the field in the form of Bart and Homer Simpson.
That’s because in addition to the regular “Monday Night Football” telecast, ESPN+ and Disney+ will be offering a live, animated recreation of the game with “The Simpsons Funday Football.”
The House of Mouse dropped a teaser for the state-of-the-art sporting experience during halftime of Monday’s game. While the clip only shows Bart siding with the Bengals and Homer backing the Cowboys, the December game promises many more appearances from Springfield — including Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse, Ralph, Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe. Plus, Marge and Lisa will be interviewing players on the sideline, while Maggie operates the skycam. Watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBwXy86WKk
The voices of Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta,...
That’s because in addition to the regular “Monday Night Football” telecast, ESPN+ and Disney+ will be offering a live, animated recreation of the game with “The Simpsons Funday Football.”
The House of Mouse dropped a teaser for the state-of-the-art sporting experience during halftime of Monday’s game. While the clip only shows Bart siding with the Bengals and Homer backing the Cowboys, the December game promises many more appearances from Springfield — including Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse, Ralph, Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe. Plus, Marge and Lisa will be interviewing players on the sideline, while Maggie operates the skycam. Watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBwXy86WKk
The voices of Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta,...
- 10/29/2024
- by JD Knapp
- The Wrap
After throwing characters from Marvel and Toy Story into its ongoing battle to lure young viewers to its increasingly expensive sports telecasts, Disney’s ESPN is really bringing in the big guns.
Characters from the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” will join a December 9th “Monday Night Football” game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys in an animated “alterna-cast” that will stream on Disney+, ESPN+ and NFL+ while the usual traditional broadcast airs on ESPN. In the kids’ version of the game, Bart Simpson will play at times for the Bengals and his father, Homer, will fight for the Cowboys, while sister Lisa and mother Marge will interview players while baby Maggie operates the sky-cam.
Longtime “Simpsons” voice actors Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Yeardley Smith will voice several of their characters in prerecorded bits and sketches.
ESPN has for years experimented with concepts that...
Characters from the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” will join a December 9th “Monday Night Football” game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys in an animated “alterna-cast” that will stream on Disney+, ESPN+ and NFL+ while the usual traditional broadcast airs on ESPN. In the kids’ version of the game, Bart Simpson will play at times for the Bengals and his father, Homer, will fight for the Cowboys, while sister Lisa and mother Marge will interview players while baby Maggie operates the sky-cam.
Longtime “Simpsons” voice actors Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Yeardley Smith will voice several of their characters in prerecorded bits and sketches.
ESPN has for years experimented with concepts that...
- 10/29/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
A Monday Night Football matchup later this season will feature two familiar characters, Bart and Homer Simpson, in the decidedly unfamiliar context of a live NFL football game.
The alternate, animated telecast of the December 9 showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will feature a fully immersive Simpsons experience conveying the actual on-field action. It will be brought to life by writers and voice talent from the long-running Fox animated series, whose characters and library became the property of ESPN parent Disney in 2019. The setting for the telecast, streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+ and on mobile via NFL+, will be Atoms Stadium in the show’s fictional home base of Springfield.
It will be the second annual “Funday Football” initiative by ESPN, Disney and the NFL, following last year’s debut edition set in Andy’s bedroom in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. Unlike a year ago, however, strikes...
The alternate, animated telecast of the December 9 showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will feature a fully immersive Simpsons experience conveying the actual on-field action. It will be brought to life by writers and voice talent from the long-running Fox animated series, whose characters and library became the property of ESPN parent Disney in 2019. The setting for the telecast, streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+ and on mobile via NFL+, will be Atoms Stadium in the show’s fictional home base of Springfield.
It will be the second annual “Funday Football” initiative by ESPN, Disney and the NFL, following last year’s debut edition set in Andy’s bedroom in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. Unlike a year ago, however, strikes...
- 10/29/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Bart Simpson may soon have a new catchphrase in his repertoire: “Don’t have a Cowboy, man.”
The Walt Disney Co., the NFL and ESPN and teaming up to debut another animated alternative broadcast of an upcoming NFL game, but this time they are going big with “ESPN’s The Simpsons Funday Football.”
On Dec. 9, Disney+ and ESPN+ will stream the Dallas Cowboys-Cincinnati Bengals matchup, but it will take place in Springfield’s Atoms Stadium, with all the players replaced by dozens of animated characters based on those from the Fox and Disney+ series The Simpsons.
It will be the second year in a row that Disney+ will stream an animated version of an NFL game, but this year’s game will be bigger on multiple fronts: For starters, it is a Monday Night Football matchup, not a Sunday morning game like last year’s Toy Story game.
The Walt Disney Co., the NFL and ESPN and teaming up to debut another animated alternative broadcast of an upcoming NFL game, but this time they are going big with “ESPN’s The Simpsons Funday Football.”
On Dec. 9, Disney+ and ESPN+ will stream the Dallas Cowboys-Cincinnati Bengals matchup, but it will take place in Springfield’s Atoms Stadium, with all the players replaced by dozens of animated characters based on those from the Fox and Disney+ series The Simpsons.
It will be the second year in a row that Disney+ will stream an animated version of an NFL game, but this year’s game will be bigger on multiple fronts: For starters, it is a Monday Night Football matchup, not a Sunday morning game like last year’s Toy Story game.
- 10/29/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At a time when every American institution seems to be failing us, it is at least comforting to see that one massive, heavily influential institution remains reliable, funny, and inventive after so many decades — "The Simpsons." Sure, it may not be redefining comedy, animation, and TV as we know it on a weekly basis anymore, but even after 36 seasons, the show is still good, still reinventing itself and exploring new stories.
Still, time has passed, and that means the approach to comedy, social commentary, and politics has changed over the years. Homer went from a typical everyman who is financially comfortable but not particularly well off, to (in the most recent season) becoming a struggling millennial. Season 35 of "The Simpsons" has several episodes commenting on how the family is struggling to keep their house, how Homer's dead-end job can't pay all the bills, and Marge is even forced to get a job in one episode.
Still, time has passed, and that means the approach to comedy, social commentary, and politics has changed over the years. Homer went from a typical everyman who is financially comfortable but not particularly well off, to (in the most recent season) becoming a struggling millennial. Season 35 of "The Simpsons" has several episodes commenting on how the family is struggling to keep their house, how Homer's dead-end job can't pay all the bills, and Marge is even forced to get a job in one episode.
- 10/28/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The 36th season of The Simpsons has been remarkably solid so far, vindicating those fans who didn’t bail on the show due to a perceived dip in quality, or because of Matt Groening’s “radical right-wing” politics.
This past Sunday’s “Shoddy Heat,” which parodied the steamy ‘80s neo-noir Body Heat, was no exception. The enjoyable one-off mystery found Lisa and Bart investigating a cold case involving Grampa Simpson’s missing partner from back to the days when he was a (surprisingly well-endowed) private detective.
As we mentioned last week, producer Al Jean teased that the episode would “solve a mystery” that’s been puzzling him “since the beginning of the show.” Prior to the airdate, he even held a contest for fans, pledging to send signed scripts to social media followers who correctly guessed the nature of the mystery.
In the end (spoilers for “Shoddy Heat”), it turns out that Mr.
This past Sunday’s “Shoddy Heat,” which parodied the steamy ‘80s neo-noir Body Heat, was no exception. The enjoyable one-off mystery found Lisa and Bart investigating a cold case involving Grampa Simpson’s missing partner from back to the days when he was a (surprisingly well-endowed) private detective.
As we mentioned last week, producer Al Jean teased that the episode would “solve a mystery” that’s been puzzling him “since the beginning of the show.” Prior to the airdate, he even held a contest for fans, pledging to send signed scripts to social media followers who correctly guessed the nature of the mystery.
In the end (spoilers for “Shoddy Heat”), it turns out that Mr.
- 10/28/2024
- Cracked
In the "The Simpsons" episode "Lisa's Substitute" the second-grade teacher at Springfield Elementary, Miss Hoover (Maggie Roswell), takes a leave of absence to heal from a bout of Lyme disease, and she is replaced by a substitute teacher named Mr. Bergstrom. Mr. Bergstrom is an amazing teacher, far better than the cynical and detached Miss Hoover. On his first day, he strides into the classroom dressed as a cowboy, and encourages the students to find mistakes or anachronisms in his outfit. The hyper-intelligent Lisa (Yeardley Smith) spots four mistakes, immediately causing the child and the teacher to bond.
Lisa, as "The Simpsons" repeatedly points out, rarely receives the intellectual stimulation she requires. She's tenacious and alert, but has to live with a flippant, underachieving brother and doltish, incurious father. In the show's most persistent streak of cynicism, the bright-eyed Lisa will always go unacknowledged and underappreciated. When she has a conversation with Mr.
Lisa, as "The Simpsons" repeatedly points out, rarely receives the intellectual stimulation she requires. She's tenacious and alert, but has to live with a flippant, underachieving brother and doltish, incurious father. In the show's most persistent streak of cynicism, the bright-eyed Lisa will always go unacknowledged and underappreciated. When she has a conversation with Mr.
- 10/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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It's not all that surprising that, in a more than 30-year run, "The Simpsons" has undergone major transformations. When the series debuted in 1989, it stoked the ire of conservative figures who were dismayed by a show that seemed to celebrate dysfunctional families and featured a bratty kid who was proud of his own insubordination. The most obvious example was when President George W. Bush famously stated in a 1992 speech that he wanted American families to be "a lot more like the Waltons and a lot less like the Simpsons."
But by the end of the '90s, the Fox show had lost some of its subversive edge, and not just because it had slowly been subsumed by mainstream culture. In 1999 -- ten years after "The Simpsons" debuted, and on the exact same network -- "Family Guy" arrived and was immediately more brash,...
It's not all that surprising that, in a more than 30-year run, "The Simpsons" has undergone major transformations. When the series debuted in 1989, it stoked the ire of conservative figures who were dismayed by a show that seemed to celebrate dysfunctional families and featured a bratty kid who was proud of his own insubordination. The most obvious example was when President George W. Bush famously stated in a 1992 speech that he wanted American families to be "a lot more like the Waltons and a lot less like the Simpsons."
But by the end of the '90s, the Fox show had lost some of its subversive edge, and not just because it had slowly been subsumed by mainstream culture. In 1999 -- ten years after "The Simpsons" debuted, and on the exact same network -- "Family Guy" arrived and was immediately more brash,...
- 10/27/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Hey,"The Simpsons" fans. We're back in your faces with another new preview session. In this one, we've got a little insight into what will be going down in the next, new episode 4 of this current season 36, which is due out tonight, October 27, 2024. The Fox people put out an official press release for tonight's new episode 4. So, we'll be working with it for this preview session. Let's get into it. First thing's first. We've got an official title for this new episode 4. The writers decided to call this one, "Shoddy Heat." In this new episode 4, you guys are going to see an unearthed corpse pop up at some point, and it will open up a cold case that dates way, way back to the 1980s. Additionally, this cold case will reveal a steamy relationship that took place between young Grampa and Agnes Skinner. Fox's official description for this new episode...
- 10/27/2024
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
The general consensus on "The Simpsons" is that it started to go downhill somewhere between seasons 7 and 10. Some fans will argue that the first ten years are the real golden age, while others will point to season 3 to 7 as the real sweet spot. Either way, almost all fans will surely agree that "The Simpsons" stopped being good at some point.
For those superfans who remember buying the DVD box sets just to listen intently to the commentary tracks (this writer may or may not be included in that group), you might recall the season 10 episode "Monty Can't Buy Me Love" as a real hinge moment for the series. I distinctly remember then-showrunner Mike Scully having to sweat through the commentary track while a palpable sense of disappointment slowly built. This was, after all, the episode where Mr. Burns travels to Scotland and actually captures the Loch Ness monster, bringing the...
For those superfans who remember buying the DVD box sets just to listen intently to the commentary tracks (this writer may or may not be included in that group), you might recall the season 10 episode "Monty Can't Buy Me Love" as a real hinge moment for the series. I distinctly remember then-showrunner Mike Scully having to sweat through the commentary track while a palpable sense of disappointment slowly built. This was, after all, the episode where Mr. Burns travels to Scotland and actually captures the Loch Ness monster, bringing the...
- 10/27/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
It’s a well-established fact that the respective creators of South Park and Family Guy hate each other, and that’s to be expected — theater geeks just love drama.
The animated comedy community is rife with rivalries, and some are much friendlier than others. Ever since the Golden Age of Warner Bros. and Disney, the cartoon business has always had a healthy spirit of competition between the power players that can occasionally spill over into ugly acrimony — like how Seth MacFarlane responded to a Simpsons gag about Peter Griffin being a clone of Homer by having Quagmire straight up sexually assault Marge and murder her family. However, MacFarlane’s most heated and most personal feud somehow isn’t with the predecessor series to which his Family Guy is so often compared, but with the outspoken creative duo of Trey Parker and Matt Stone who made their feelings about MacFarlane’s...
The animated comedy community is rife with rivalries, and some are much friendlier than others. Ever since the Golden Age of Warner Bros. and Disney, the cartoon business has always had a healthy spirit of competition between the power players that can occasionally spill over into ugly acrimony — like how Seth MacFarlane responded to a Simpsons gag about Peter Griffin being a clone of Homer by having Quagmire straight up sexually assault Marge and murder her family. However, MacFarlane’s most heated and most personal feud somehow isn’t with the predecessor series to which his Family Guy is so often compared, but with the outspoken creative duo of Trey Parker and Matt Stone who made their feelings about MacFarlane’s...
- 10/27/2024
- Cracked
Sundays are perfect for family movie night, and a couple of networks have our attention tonight, Sunday, Oct. 27. Tonight is also the night for sports on TV!
There is something for the entire family tonight. It doesn’t matter if you want a family-friendly movie to mark the Halloween season, or if you’re in the mood for some drama. Broadcast networks have us covered, and we’re taking a look at what you’ll want to watch live and what you’ll want to record.
Hocus Pocus 2, Goosebumps, and more
Last Sunday, ABC brought us the first Hocus Pocus movie. This week, it’s all about the second one. This movie picks up years later, with a new group of teens bringing the Sanderson sisters back for another attempt at immortal life. They think they’re smarter, but will technology prove to be their downfall again?
If the...
There is something for the entire family tonight. It doesn’t matter if you want a family-friendly movie to mark the Halloween season, or if you’re in the mood for some drama. Broadcast networks have us covered, and we’re taking a look at what you’ll want to watch live and what you’ll want to record.
Hocus Pocus 2, Goosebumps, and more
Last Sunday, ABC brought us the first Hocus Pocus movie. This week, it’s all about the second one. This movie picks up years later, with a new group of teens bringing the Sanderson sisters back for another attempt at immortal life. They think they’re smarter, but will technology prove to be their downfall again?
If the...
- 10/27/2024
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Hidden Remote
On Sunday October 27 2024, Fox broadcasts an episode of the series The Simpsons!
Shoddy Heat Season 36 Episode 4 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Simpsons,” titled “Shoddy Heat,” promises to take viewers on a trip back to the 1980s. In this intriguing episode, an unearthed corpse brings a chilling mystery back to life in Springfield. The town, known for its quirky characters and humorous antics, will dive into a cold case that has been buried for decades.
As the story unfolds, the residents of Springfield are drawn into the investigation. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie find themselves tangled in the mystery, each contributing their unique perspectives. The episode is expected to blend humor with suspense, as the family navigates the strange circumstances surrounding the corpse.
With the backdrop of the 1980s, fans can expect a nostalgic feel, complete with references to the era’s culture. The episode may also explore...
Shoddy Heat Season 36 Episode 4 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “The Simpsons,” titled “Shoddy Heat,” promises to take viewers on a trip back to the 1980s. In this intriguing episode, an unearthed corpse brings a chilling mystery back to life in Springfield. The town, known for its quirky characters and humorous antics, will dive into a cold case that has been buried for decades.
As the story unfolds, the residents of Springfield are drawn into the investigation. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie find themselves tangled in the mystery, each contributing their unique perspectives. The episode is expected to blend humor with suspense, as the family navigates the strange circumstances surrounding the corpse.
With the backdrop of the 1980s, fans can expect a nostalgic feel, complete with references to the era’s culture. The episode may also explore...
- 10/27/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
The rivalry between "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons" may not be all that culturally relevant now, but at one time it was a fairly tense affair. As "South Park" pointed out with its "Simpsons Already Did It" episode way back in 2002, Matt Groening's seminal animated series is inescapably influential and no matter how hard a new adult animated series tries, it will ultimately end up using a storyline that hews closely to a "Simpsons" episode. Even real life can't help but be influenced by the show, with "The Simpsons" predicting dozens of real-life events and cultural developments before they even happened.
But with its focus on a boorish father figure as the head of a dysfunctional family, "Family Guy" always seemed a little more indebted to "The Simpsons" than other shows. This in and of itself was the cause of the two shows' infamous rivalry, which started after the...
But with its focus on a boorish father figure as the head of a dysfunctional family, "Family Guy" always seemed a little more indebted to "The Simpsons" than other shows. This in and of itself was the cause of the two shows' infamous rivalry, which started after the...
- 10/27/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
If you are a major procrastinator, think again, for in the race of the world’s biggest procrastinators of all time, George R.R. Martin would leave many of us far, far behind. The writer of The Game of Thrones books, he is indeed one of the biggest writers of all time but simultaneously he is a writer suffering from the biggest writer’s block.
George R. R. Martin | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
Writing the next book, The Winds of Winter, in the A Song of Ice and Fire saga since at least 2010 (not to mention there is another book remaining after that), his very public writer’s block affliction has become the joke of the century.
George R.R. Martin and When He Will Complete The Winds of Winter Credits: George R.R. Martin via TIFF Originals / YouTube
George R.R. Martin is a prolific writer no doubt,...
George R. R. Martin | Credits: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
Writing the next book, The Winds of Winter, in the A Song of Ice and Fire saga since at least 2010 (not to mention there is another book remaining after that), his very public writer’s block affliction has become the joke of the century.
George R.R. Martin and When He Will Complete The Winds of Winter Credits: George R.R. Martin via TIFF Originals / YouTube
George R.R. Martin is a prolific writer no doubt,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
"Lost Verizon" is a very 2008-style "Simpsons" episode. It takes place during that period where cell phones were becoming the norm, even among kids Bart's age, and bases its first act around Bart trying (and eventually succeeding) to get his hands on one. The fact that the cell phone's a flip phone immediately dates the episode, which is a shame because flip phones were very cool in the 2000s, and they allowed you to hang up angrily with dramatic, cinematic gusto. Nevertheless, the episode's main storyline ages perfectly: It's about Marge deciding to use Bart's phone to track his every move, a prescient commentary on the way cell phones have restricted kids' privacy despite their original promise of freedom.
But before "Lost Verizon" can deal with all of that, it must first introduce us to Denis Leary, the famous Massachusetts actor from "Rescue Me" and "Ice Age." Leary shows up at the Springfield golf course,...
But before "Lost Verizon" can deal with all of that, it must first introduce us to Denis Leary, the famous Massachusetts actor from "Rescue Me" and "Ice Age." Leary shows up at the Springfield golf course,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
On Los Reyes De La Colina, Peggy Reyes’ poor Ingles provided Latin America with many anuses of amusement.
It should come as no surprise to American animation fans that Mike Judge’s classic cartoon sitcom King of the Hill is a big hit south of the border. After all, The Simpsons may very well have more fans in Central and South America than they do in the United States. For whatever reason, animated shows survive the crossing of translation barriers better than any other genre, and the distinctly Texan humor of King of the Hill tickles the state’s next door neighbor. Through the international power of comedy, Texans and Mexicans can put aside their Alamo-sized differences and enjoy King of the Hill side by side over some monterrrrrey chack.
Of course, translation errors as they relate to a certain overconfident substitute language teacher are a pivotal part of King of the Hill’s comedy,...
It should come as no surprise to American animation fans that Mike Judge’s classic cartoon sitcom King of the Hill is a big hit south of the border. After all, The Simpsons may very well have more fans in Central and South America than they do in the United States. For whatever reason, animated shows survive the crossing of translation barriers better than any other genre, and the distinctly Texan humor of King of the Hill tickles the state’s next door neighbor. Through the international power of comedy, Texans and Mexicans can put aside their Alamo-sized differences and enjoy King of the Hill side by side over some monterrrrrey chack.
Of course, translation errors as they relate to a certain overconfident substitute language teacher are a pivotal part of King of the Hill’s comedy,...
- 10/26/2024
- Cracked
In the "The Simpsons" episode "Brother from the Same Planet", Homer (Dan Castellaneta) forgets about Bart (Nancy Cartwright) at soccer practice, leaving him to wait for many hours. Bart, as he often does, accuses Homer of being a terrible father, and seeks revenge by submitting his name to the Bigger Brother agency (a riff on Big Brothers Big Sisters of America) hoping to find a new temporary guardian to care for him. Bart is paired with a charming, caring man named Tom (Phil Hartman), an ultra-cool test pilot. Tom is gentle and attentive, and Bart enjoys the time they spend together. Bart eventually starts to feel guilty, though, when he realizes Tom's time could be spent caring for a more disadvantaged child than he.
As one might be able to intuit from watching the episode, Tom was meant to be played by a visiting celebrity, and Hartman, ever the professional,...
As one might be able to intuit from watching the episode, Tom was meant to be played by a visiting celebrity, and Hartman, ever the professional,...
- 10/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The upcoming episode of “The Simpsons,” titled “Treehouse of Horror Xxxv,” promises to deliver a spooky and entertaining experience for fans. Scheduled to air on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Fox, this episode dives into the Halloween spirit with its signature blend of humor and horror.
In this episode, Springfield faces a new threat as giant monsters, born from the political rage of its citizens, loom over the town. These creatures bring chaos and hilarity, showcasing how even the most serious issues can lead to absurd situations. The townsfolk will have to band together to confront these monstrous manifestations of their frustrations.
Additionally, viewers will witness a unique twist on Thanksgiving as Mr. Burns, in a Victorian setting, encounters the ghosts of his past. These spirits represent his mistreated workers, and their jump scares promise to bring both chills and laughs. It’s a perfect mix of classic horror...
In this episode, Springfield faces a new threat as giant monsters, born from the political rage of its citizens, loom over the town. These creatures bring chaos and hilarity, showcasing how even the most serious issues can lead to absurd situations. The townsfolk will have to band together to confront these monstrous manifestations of their frustrations.
Additionally, viewers will witness a unique twist on Thanksgiving as Mr. Burns, in a Victorian setting, encounters the ghosts of his past. These spirits represent his mistreated workers, and their jump scares promise to bring both chills and laughs. It’s a perfect mix of classic horror...
- 10/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The Fox broadcast network has a great mix of sitcoms, reality shows and live sports, and we’ll lay out the best ways to stream it here.
Fox offers one of the most diverse content slates of any broadcast channel. It comes with a huge array of shows, news, and live sporting events. Where else can you watch reality shows like “The Masked Singer,” adult animation favorites like “The Simpsons” alongside NFL and college football games, the MLB World Series, and election news all in one place?
There are several live TV streaming services that carry Fox, and we’ll use our mountain of (sometimes useless) knowledge about them to steer you to the best place for watching Fox without a cable subscription!
Which Streamers Are Best for Watching Fox?
How to Stream Fox
Top Choice: Hulu + Live TV
Best Alternative: Directv Stream
Good Choice for Sports Lovers: Fubo
Cheap...
Fox offers one of the most diverse content slates of any broadcast channel. It comes with a huge array of shows, news, and live sporting events. Where else can you watch reality shows like “The Masked Singer,” adult animation favorites like “The Simpsons” alongside NFL and college football games, the MLB World Series, and election news all in one place?
There are several live TV streaming services that carry Fox, and we’ll use our mountain of (sometimes useless) knowledge about them to steer you to the best place for watching Fox without a cable subscription!
Which Streamers Are Best for Watching Fox?
How to Stream Fox
Top Choice: Hulu + Live TV
Best Alternative: Directv Stream
Good Choice for Sports Lovers: Fubo
Cheap...
- 10/25/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Halloween is almost upon us, which means that The Simpsons’ beloved annual special “Treehouse of Horror” is only lagging behind the holiday by a couple of days.
Thanks to Fox’s annoying insistence that broadcasting the World Series is more important than airing a Halloween-themed, EC Comics Horror tales-inspired Simpsons episode within a timeframe that makes any amount of sense, “Treehouse of Horror Xxxv” will not air until November 3, 2024, meaning that the we won’t get to see which Twitter trend got the satirical, supernatural, alternate reality treatment until all the tricks and treats have concluded and even the most intense Halloween bender has crusted over into a near-fatal hangover.
Thankfully, the most hallowed annual tradition in adult animation has a healthy backlog of 34 (or Xxxiv) total “Treehouse of Horror” episodes for the fandom to compare, contrast and complain about how the old episodes were so much better than this new crap.
Thanks to Fox’s annoying insistence that broadcasting the World Series is more important than airing a Halloween-themed, EC Comics Horror tales-inspired Simpsons episode within a timeframe that makes any amount of sense, “Treehouse of Horror Xxxv” will not air until November 3, 2024, meaning that the we won’t get to see which Twitter trend got the satirical, supernatural, alternate reality treatment until all the tricks and treats have concluded and even the most intense Halloween bender has crusted over into a near-fatal hangover.
Thankfully, the most hallowed annual tradition in adult animation has a healthy backlog of 34 (or Xxxiv) total “Treehouse of Horror” episodes for the fandom to compare, contrast and complain about how the old episodes were so much better than this new crap.
- 10/25/2024
- Cracked
Fortune Feimster is back with another Netflix special, “Crushing It,” set to debut on the streamer on Dec. 3.
In the stand-up special, which follows her 2020 hour “Sweet & Salty” and 2022’s “Good Fortune,” Feimster “shares hilarious stories from her life, including her ‘romantic’ honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom’s surrogate husband,” per Netflix. The special will be packed with Feimster’s take on navigating “relationships, personal growth and the hilarities of everyday life.”
“Fortune Feimster: Crushing It” is directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa, who has helmed specials from Michael Che, Taylor Tomlinson and Phoebe Robinson. He executive produces alongside Feimster, Jax Smith, Judi Marmel, Adam Ginivisian and John Bravakis.
Feimster came up as a writer and panelist on E’s “Chelsea Lately” before appearing in series such as “The Mindy Project,” “Champions” and “Kenan.” She has also landed guest roles on “Claws,” “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens...
In the stand-up special, which follows her 2020 hour “Sweet & Salty” and 2022’s “Good Fortune,” Feimster “shares hilarious stories from her life, including her ‘romantic’ honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom’s surrogate husband,” per Netflix. The special will be packed with Feimster’s take on navigating “relationships, personal growth and the hilarities of everyday life.”
“Fortune Feimster: Crushing It” is directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa, who has helmed specials from Michael Che, Taylor Tomlinson and Phoebe Robinson. He executive produces alongside Feimster, Jax Smith, Judi Marmel, Adam Ginivisian and John Bravakis.
Feimster came up as a writer and panelist on E’s “Chelsea Lately” before appearing in series such as “The Mindy Project,” “Champions” and “Kenan.” She has also landed guest roles on “Claws,” “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens...
- 10/24/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Late Night is not quite as prestigious as The Tonight Show, but it's close. The late night program has been on since 1982, and helped to bolster some of the most signifiant and iconic talent in the history of the medium.
It has always been positioned as the hip younger brother of The Tonight Show, as evidenced by the fact that two of its hosts have gone on to host the latter. But we've already done a Tonight Show list. We're here to examine the history of Late Night, and determine which comedian made the biggest impact.
4. Jimmy Fallon (2009-14) Manhattan Supreme Court's JurorAppreciation Day | Charles Eshelman/GettyImages
Jimmy Fallon really suffers in comparison to the competition. He placed at the bottom of the Tonight Show ranking, as well, and a lot of it comes down to his limited strengths as a host. He's really good at coming up with viral games and segments,...
It has always been positioned as the hip younger brother of The Tonight Show, as evidenced by the fact that two of its hosts have gone on to host the latter. But we've already done a Tonight Show list. We're here to examine the history of Late Night, and determine which comedian made the biggest impact.
4. Jimmy Fallon (2009-14) Manhattan Supreme Court's JurorAppreciation Day | Charles Eshelman/GettyImages
Jimmy Fallon really suffers in comparison to the competition. He placed at the bottom of the Tonight Show ranking, as well, and a lot of it comes down to his limited strengths as a host. He's really good at coming up with viral games and segments,...
- 10/24/2024
- by Danilo Castro
- Last Night On
Even in its 36th season, The Simpsons is still finding ways to keep fans engaged. First it was the fake-out series finale season premiere, then we got an episode that randomly brought back a character who most fans totally forgot existed, and now, well, it’s unclear.
Producer Al Jean recently posted an image from this coming Sunday’s episode, intriguingly suggesting that it will “solve a mystery” that’s been puzzling him “since the beginning of the show.” Presumably he’s not referring to the unsolved case of Smithers’ fluctuating skin color.
And Jean had previously teased that, after the next episode, “you’ll never look at Springfield the same way again.”
Fans have been trying to figure out the mystery of whatever mystery he’s referring to. The image he includes seemingly depicts a young Grampa Simpson talking with an unidentified woman that resembles a young Agnes Skinner.
Producer Al Jean recently posted an image from this coming Sunday’s episode, intriguingly suggesting that it will “solve a mystery” that’s been puzzling him “since the beginning of the show.” Presumably he’s not referring to the unsolved case of Smithers’ fluctuating skin color.
And Jean had previously teased that, after the next episode, “you’ll never look at Springfield the same way again.”
Fans have been trying to figure out the mystery of whatever mystery he’s referring to. The image he includes seemingly depicts a young Grampa Simpson talking with an unidentified woman that resembles a young Agnes Skinner.
- 10/24/2024
- Cracked
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, who grew to fame in the 1990s with alt-rock hits including “Girlfriend” and “I’ve Been Waiting,” has suffered what his manager is calling a debilitating stroke that will prevent him from performing for the foreseeable future.
Sweet had the stroke while on tour in Toronto earlier this month. His management company Russell Carter Artist Management announced the situation on a GoFundMe page this week.
“Matthew Sweet, our longtime inspiration and dear friend, suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour,” said his rep Catherine Lyons in a statement. “He has been unexpectedly and tragically forced off the road and onto a long, uncertain path to recovery.”
Sweet played Toronto on October 13 with his tour mates, the ’90s hitmakers Hanson. Sweet’s national acoustic tour, which has included Hanson on only some dates, was scheduled to continue through November 16.
According to Lyons,...
Sweet had the stroke while on tour in Toronto earlier this month. His management company Russell Carter Artist Management announced the situation on a GoFundMe page this week.
“Matthew Sweet, our longtime inspiration and dear friend, suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour,” said his rep Catherine Lyons in a statement. “He has been unexpectedly and tragically forced off the road and onto a long, uncertain path to recovery.”
Sweet played Toronto on October 13 with his tour mates, the ’90s hitmakers Hanson. Sweet’s national acoustic tour, which has included Hanson on only some dates, was scheduled to continue through November 16.
According to Lyons,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
With anime, you need to grab people early, and there are not many better ways to do that than a catchy opening. With the release of “Fly Higher,” the newest opening for Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority- , Travis Japan has delivered one of the catchiest openings of the season. We spoke with the group to discuss their excitement around the release, their anime origins and which character from anime they feel would be their perfect bandmate. Can you tell me about your relationship with anime? Growing up in Japan, was it something that was constantly around or did you have to seek it out? Kaito Miyachika (Chaka): Even though generational tastes may change, my parents also grew up watching anime, and while a kid myself I thought of anime as something that told me the days of the week like a calendar. The popularity of certain shows was one...
- 10/23/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
When there are torches to burn and pitchforks to wave, one man in the entire Simpsons canon stands at the front of the frothing mob wielding the kind of rage most men reserve for a gangsta who’s dissing their fly girl.
In most Simpsons episodes that heavily feature Springfield’s resident surly barkeep and exotic animal trafficker, Moe Szyslak plays the role of a pessimistic, misanthropic sad-sack who is in a constant battle of wills with the noose hanging in his supply closet. Moe has little in his life for which he can be thankful, and he keeps whatever tenderness is left in his shriveled, broken heart more tightly contained than the hernia he’s holding in with that bumper sticker. For all his misery, his rage and his yearning, Moe would be a perfect tragic protagonist in a Russian realist novel — and, whenever the disgruntled proletariat of Springfield assemble to voice their anger,...
In most Simpsons episodes that heavily feature Springfield’s resident surly barkeep and exotic animal trafficker, Moe Szyslak plays the role of a pessimistic, misanthropic sad-sack who is in a constant battle of wills with the noose hanging in his supply closet. Moe has little in his life for which he can be thankful, and he keeps whatever tenderness is left in his shriveled, broken heart more tightly contained than the hernia he’s holding in with that bumper sticker. For all his misery, his rage and his yearning, Moe would be a perfect tragic protagonist in a Russian realist novel — and, whenever the disgruntled proletariat of Springfield assemble to voice their anger,...
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
All October long, Cracked is catching up with some of the greatest writers in Simpsons history to discuss the most beloved segments from the “Treehouse of Horror” series. From the cursed monkey’s paw to Krusto the Clown, we’re digging into the making of some real fan-favorites.
When it comes to The Simpsons, longtime showrunner Al Jean has seen just about everything. Which means that when he’s picking show favorites, the competition is fierce. Maybe never more so than among “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, as he was half of the creative team behind the second one (with his stalwart writing partner Mike Reiss), and he’s played a role in pretty much every installment since.
When I ask him and Reiss for a favorite, though, the answer comes pretty easy: Season 26’s “Treehouse of Horror Xxv.”
Per usual, it contained three segments, all written by Stephanie Gillis. The first was “School Is Hell,...
When it comes to The Simpsons, longtime showrunner Al Jean has seen just about everything. Which means that when he’s picking show favorites, the competition is fierce. Maybe never more so than among “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, as he was half of the creative team behind the second one (with his stalwart writing partner Mike Reiss), and he’s played a role in pretty much every installment since.
When I ask him and Reiss for a favorite, though, the answer comes pretty easy: Season 26’s “Treehouse of Horror Xxv.”
Per usual, it contained three segments, all written by Stephanie Gillis. The first was “School Is Hell,...
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
Ever since Family Guy showed up to blow up The Simpsons’ spot on New Year’s Eve 1999, Matt Groening’s show has been throwing lighthearted jabs from across the Fox schedule at their rival series every few years. But, just like everything The Simpsons has ever done, Seth MacFarlane copied them — just in a grosser, more drawn-out, less funny way.
The “friendly” rivalry between Family Guy and The Simpsons is drastically different from the acrimony between Family Guy and other shows such as South Park. While Trey Parker and Matt Stone set out to explain to their viewers exactly why Family Guy was bottom-tier comedy in the classic two-part episode “Cartoon Wars” in 2006, the writers of The Simpsons decided to take a lighter touch as they satirized the bizarro-copy of their series with background gags and throwaway lines that did little more than acknowledge the “inspiration” behind Family Guy’s entire premise.
The “friendly” rivalry between Family Guy and The Simpsons is drastically different from the acrimony between Family Guy and other shows such as South Park. While Trey Parker and Matt Stone set out to explain to their viewers exactly why Family Guy was bottom-tier comedy in the classic two-part episode “Cartoon Wars” in 2006, the writers of The Simpsons decided to take a lighter touch as they satirized the bizarro-copy of their series with background gags and throwaway lines that did little more than acknowledge the “inspiration” behind Family Guy’s entire premise.
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
Former WWE champion Bret “The Hitman” Hart is a Simpsons super freak. So when producers came calling in 1997 for Hart to voice an animated character, he jumped at the chance. “I was a big fan,” Hart told The Wrestling Classic, “so it was a big honor for me.”
Hart hoped that he could play a Springfield version of himself, but The Simpsons had other ideas — at least at first. “They said, ‘No, it’s just a part for a wrestler.’ I think my wrestler was called the Mad Viking or something like that. So when I did the voiceover, I was the voice for the Mad Viking. I wasn’t Bret Hart, and it’s a little bit different.”
But wait — that is Bret Hart agreeing to purchase Burns Manor despite the old man stink permeating the hallways. After all, pro wrestlers such as himself appreciate all the closet space the place has to offer.
Hart hoped that he could play a Springfield version of himself, but The Simpsons had other ideas — at least at first. “They said, ‘No, it’s just a part for a wrestler.’ I think my wrestler was called the Mad Viking or something like that. So when I did the voiceover, I was the voice for the Mad Viking. I wasn’t Bret Hart, and it’s a little bit different.”
But wait — that is Bret Hart agreeing to purchase Burns Manor despite the old man stink permeating the hallways. After all, pro wrestlers such as himself appreciate all the closet space the place has to offer.
- 10/21/2024
- Cracked
This year’s New York Comic Con saw The Simpsons hold its first-ever panel at the event. It consisted of creator Matt Groening, showrunner Matt Selman, voice actor Hank Azaria and writers/producers Carolyn Omine and Tim Long.
One of the questions asked was when, if ever, another Simpsons movie would be forthcoming, as there hasn’t been a theatrical adventure for Springfield’s first family since 2007. Groening joked that it’d be in “2042,” but Selman was a bit more revealing, explaining that another film is something that’s been discussed. While he cautioned that “this isn’t an announcement,” he did say, “There probably will be another Simpsons movie.”
What it would look like and when it would be released is obviously still a total unknown, but given the show’s love for commemorating anniversaries, 2027 — the 20th anniversary of the first film — makes a lot of sense.
As with the first film,...
One of the questions asked was when, if ever, another Simpsons movie would be forthcoming, as there hasn’t been a theatrical adventure for Springfield’s first family since 2007. Groening joked that it’d be in “2042,” but Selman was a bit more revealing, explaining that another film is something that’s been discussed. While he cautioned that “this isn’t an announcement,” he did say, “There probably will be another Simpsons movie.”
What it would look like and when it would be released is obviously still a total unknown, but given the show’s love for commemorating anniversaries, 2027 — the 20th anniversary of the first film — makes a lot of sense.
As with the first film,...
- 10/21/2024
- Cracked
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