Over the weekend, TMZ reported Harry Shearer, the voice of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner and Waylon Smithers on The Simpsons, was the only holdout going into the 28th season of the famed FOX series. Despite Matt Groening saying these reports were false, it seems they were very much true. In fact, Shearer's hold out has now reached a whole new level as he is walking away from his $14 million contract and not returning to the show at all. Read More »
The most admirable thing about the Simpsons staying on the air for as long as it has is its ability to stay consistent whether it pertains to the characters remaining true to their original roots or that the voice actors behind the characters performing the near-impossible task of staying with the show. In a field where it's almost impossible to keep your core group together, the Simpsons have been able to do just that. Recently though rumors of dissention have been heard around the Simpsons ranks. Sources close to the show told TMZ that Harry Shearer, voice of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Seymour Skinner, has not yet re-signed. Read More »
'The Simpsons' have been around for so long they've seen a lot of things come and go. Phones went from kitchen items to everyday tools. The show even survived two Bush administrations. There's one more thing they may outlast, though, and that's DVDs as 'Simpsons' showrunner Al Jean said they're ending the production of seasonal DVDs. According to him, that market is dying. If the DVD really is on its last legs, it's funny to think that 'The Simpsons' are older than it. The show debuted in 1989 and the DVD was first released in 1995. Jean made the big announcement on Twitter. Read More »
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