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  • New ‘The Simpsons’ Movie Sets 2027 Release Date

    2007's 'The Simpsons Movie'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    2007’s ‘The Simpsons Movie’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    Preview:

    • Disney has confirmed ‘The Simpsons Movie’ sequel will arrive in 2027.
    • The studio offered no other details.
    • This new movie has been in development for a few years.

    Despite the series’ enduring lifespan –– ‘The Simpsons’ premiered its 37th season this past year, having debuted all the way back in 1989 –– 2027 seems less like striking while the iron is hot and more waiting until it is practically ice cold to the touch in terms of following up the show’s cinematic debut, ‘The Simpsons Movie‘.

    Still, that’s not bothering Disney, which has scheduled a July 2027 release (20 years on from the first, in fact), for what is currently without a formal title.

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    Not much is known about the movie at this point, but we can expect the likes of lead voice cast Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Julie Kavner as Marge, Nancy Cartwright as Bart and Yeardley Smith as Lisa to return.

    Related Article: Report: Fox Is Planning Another ‘Simpsons’ Movie

    What was the story of ‘The Simpsons Movie’?

    2007's 'The Simpsons Movie'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    2007’s ‘The Simpsons Movie’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    The 2007 entry saw the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.

    It also introduced the world to Spider-Pig, AKA Plopper.

    What will happen in the new movie?

    2007's 'The Simpsons Movie'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    2007’s ‘The Simpsons Movie’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    Disney and the ‘Simpsons’ team are staying quiet about the story in the new movie, but we can figure it’ll feature more silly adventures for the titular family and the wider world of Springfield.

    Matt Groening, confirming that the team had turned its attention to a second movie way back in 2019 at Comic-Con, had this to say at the time:

    “The first ‘Simpsons Movie’ almost killed us. We didn’t have a B-team waiting to do ‘The Simpsons Movie,’ so the same people who wrote, animated, voiced and did the music for ‘The Simpsons’ TV show also did the movie. That was in 2007. We’re almost recovered, almost.”

    When will ‘The Simpsons Movie’ sequel be in theaters?

    Per Disney’s announcement, the new movie is scheduled to take over the spot previously filled by an untitled Marvel movie: July 23rd, 2027 (was the Marvel movie ‘Blade’? Enquiring minds want to know and also sigh).

    Right now the main competition is a Warners animated musical called ‘Bad Fairies’. Will one blink and shift dates? Watch this space…

    2007's 'The Simpsons Movie'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    2007’s ‘The Simpsons Movie’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

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  • Matt Groening Confirms ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel Is Still Happening

    Matt Groening Confirms ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel Is Still Happening

    The Simpsons
    Fox

    The long-awaited sequel to “The Simpsons Movie” is still in the works — even though Disney now owns the property.

    Last year, there were reports that 20 Century Fox was developing a sequel to the 2007 film, which brought Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie to the big screen. Then, Disney bought 20th Century Fox (a transaction that was foretold by “The Simpsons” in 1998, by the way) and the project was up in the air.

    But “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening confirmed at Comic-Con last weekend that the sequel is still a go.

    “No doubt there will be another Simpsons movie one of these days. I think Disney wants something for its money,” he said.

    In the first movie, Springfield was quarantined under a glass dome after Homer accidentally polluted the town’s lake. “The Simpsons Movie” was a hit, earning more than $527 million worldwide.

    We’ve wondered why a sequel wasn’t made sooner, but Groening has been candid in the years since about the production problems with the movie.

    “The first ‘Simpsons Movie’ almost killed us,” he said. “We didn’t have a B-team waiting to do ‘The Simpsons Movie,’ so the same people who wrote, animated, voiced and did the music for ‘The Simpsons’ TV show also did the movie. That was in 2007. We’re almost recovered, almost.”

    “The Simpsons” has already been renewed by Fox for Season 31 and Season 32. It is the longest-running sitcom in TV history.

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  • Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Part 2 Gets Premiere Date On Netflix

    Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Part 2 Gets Premiere Date On Netflix

    Netflix

    Matt Groening’s adult animated series “Disenchantment” will return for the second half of its first season this fall.

    Netflix set a premiere date for Part 2, which is comprised of 10 episodes: Friday, September 20.

    That’s a little over a year since the “un-fairytale” fantasy series debuted from “The Simpsons” creator.

    “Disenchantment” is set in the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland and follows the misadventures of hard-drinking young Princess Bean, (Abbi Jacobson), her feisty elf companion Elfo (Nat Faxon) and her personal demon Luci (Eric Andre).

    Along the way the trio encounters ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses and lots of human fools.

    For part 2, Netflix teased, “Dying for more ‘Disenchantment’ but perhaps your memory is a bit… cloudy? Allow us to catch you up: Elfo is gone. Dreamland is deserted. Princess Bean is on a mission.”

  • ‘Disenchantment’ Trailer Reveals New Fantasy Series From ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Futurama’ Creator

    ‘Disenchantment’ Trailer Reveals New Fantasy Series From ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Futurama’ Creator

    Disenchantment
    Netflix

    “Misadventure awaits!”

    Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons” and “Futurama,” just released the official trailer for his new adult animated comedy-fantasy, “Disenchantment.”If you didn’t already know it was from him, you’d be able to tell within seconds.

    The first 10 episodes will be ready for streaming August 17 on Netflix.

    Here’s the trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_RnJcb8Ig

    Fans have reacted with a lot of comparisons:

    • “If Futurama, Simpsons, and game of thrones had a baby”

    • “Simpson with a dash of Disney 🤩 this is a dream that I didn’t even know I wanted to come true! So looking forwards to this ♥”

    • “Game of Futurama. I love it!”

    • “This is the story of Fry’s great great great great great great… Grandmother”

    • “The cartoon version of half of my D&D sessions…”

    Here’s more on the series:

    “Disenchantment” takes place in the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland. It follows the misadventures of hard-drinking young Princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools. Netflix previously gave the series a 20-episode order.

    The series will feature the voice talents of Abbi Jacobson as Bean, Nat Faxon as Elfo, and Eric Andre as Luci. Other voice talent includes John DiMaggio, Billy West, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, David Herman–all of whom have worked with Groening in the past–as well as Matt Berry, Jeny Batten, Rich Fulcher, Noel Fielding, and Lucy Montgomery. Animation is being done by Rough Draft Studios, the same studio did the animation for Groening’s ‘Futurama.’”

    Season 1 arrives August 17 on Netflix.

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