The Simpsons Movie (David Silverman, 2007)

[Antoine Doinel]

New trailer. And I have to say this is actually the first time I'm kinda looking forward to the movie. Lots of good jokes in this one.

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

New trailer. And I have to say this is actually the first time I'm kinda looking forward to the movie. Lots of good jokes in this one.

I was really worried this movie was going to blow, but watching "Spider Pig", I'm sold.

[domino harvey]

it was "I became President to lead, not to read" that cemented this film for me. Very excited.

[davebert]

Too bad the Yahoo Movies trailer site uses the worst streaming technology I've ever seen. They probably paid a boatload for exclusivity knowing that's the only way in hell someone like me would ever purposefully sit through a choppy video that had to load 5 separate times throughout its 1:30 runtime.

Movie looks great, still. I've always been a believer and will continue being one until the day they gracefully bow from the air...

To be replaced by some godawful Family Guy derivative.

[LionelHutz]

Don't know..Still not convinced. I only wish they had done a simpsons film back then when the series was still great. The news of a motion picture about the simpsons would have made me jump on my seat,while now the only reaction I can get is a flat "meh".

[tryavna]

Don't know..Still not convinced.

Neither am I, Lionel.

Frankly, it doesn't seem any funnier than the previous trailer, though the "this book doesn't have any answers" line was decent.

[colinr0380]

I was really worried this movie was going to blow, but watching "Spider Pig", I'm sold.

Not from when you heard the line "the worst day of your life so far"! Or even when you saw this image?:

[LionelHutz]

All right the spider pig was good,gotta give you that!
But what I don't like is that from all those trailers seems like they're putting too much stress on the slapstick angle again.
I miss the old subtle humour,somehow seeing Homer getting beaten or act in a stupid way has lost most of its charme after more than a decade.
Anyway I shouldn't talk,since being a long time fan I'll eventualy check this film out if only out of curiousity.
And then I'll probably be like comic book guy and will express my dissatisfaction on the internet

[Antoine Doinel]

though the "this book doesn't have any answers" line was decent.

That line pretty much sold me a ticket.

[domino harvey]

The prospect of seeing 90 minutes of the Simpsons with a large crowd all laughing along is too appealing not to seek this out in the theatre.

[malcolm1980]

The prospect of seeing 90 minutes of the Simpsons with a large crowd all laughing along is too appealing not to seek this out in the theatre.

I feel the exact same way.

[LionelHutz]

though the "this book doesn't have any answers" line was decent.

That line pretty much sold me a ticket.

I have to say my ticket was already sold the day I heard the film was under production.
Surely seeing the simpsons on a large screen together with a big audience is an event for an old supporter like me,so I knew I would have been there no matter how low my expectations were.
I wish the pig would be enough to increase my faith,but ten years of crappy seasons made me bitter and more cynic about it.

[The Invunche]

7-Eleven => Kwik-E-Mart

[Jeff]

7-Eleven => Kwik-E-Mart

It's pretty cool. They did 11 of these. I live a just a few blocks away from this one. Here is an article about the promotion from The Denver Post.

[jbeall]

Saw the new trailer at Transformers, and "Spider-Pig" sold me, too.


What in the hell ever goes on in Homer's mind? It reminds me of the time during the 4th season when the new German owners of the power plant said, "You might say we come from the land of chocolate," at which point Homer goes into some chocolate fantasy and completely forgets the meeting he's in.

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

Saw the new trailer at Transformers, and "Spider-Pig" sold me, too.

What in the hell ever goes on in Homer's mind? It reminds me of the time during the 4th season when the new German owners of the power plant said, "You might say we come from the land of chocolate," at which point Homer goes into some chocolate fantasy and completely forgets the meeting he's in.

"Wow, chocolate. HALF OFF!"

[Antoine Doinel]

Here is a preview of Hans Zimmer's take on the Simpsons's theme song for the film.

[Dylan]

Here is a preview of Hans Zimmer's take on the Simpsons's theme song for the film.

From SoundtrackNet:

Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, Twentieth Century Fox, Gracie Films, and Extreme Music are proud to announce the CD release of Zimmer's original music for The Simpsons Movie. The album features Zimmer's interpretation of the classic theme music from the popular TV series, along with music from his score that captures the fun and satirical spirit of the movie, such as Homer's desire to spend more time with a pig than his own son Bart. Also included on the album is a special remix that will soon be heard nationwide on commercial radio and in clubs, featuring The Simpsons music as you've never heard it before.

The Simpsons Movie brings Homer's stupidity to the big screen in a plot where he must save the world from a catastrophe of his own making. Zimmer had the challenge of taking the familiar musical world of The Simpsons and reworking it for Homer's Hollywood high jinks, and although he has scored many animated films in the past, such as Disney's The Lion King and Dreamworks Animation's Madagascar, The Simpsons Movie posed a unique challenge. "It's such an iconic part of today's culture," says Zimmer. "And I had to try and express the style of The Simpsons without wearing the audience out with too much attitude!"

"Aside from composing, Hans always brings a notion of comradery in filmmaking," says Simpsons Movie writer/producer James L. Brooks. "It sure beats everyone pretending to be a hotshot." Zimmer and Brooks have been friends for many years, with Zimmer providing the score to many of Brooks previous movies, including As Good As It Gets.

In addition to releasing the album in a standard jewel case, there will be a second release featuring special Limited Edition packaging. "We wanted to have some fun," laughs Zimmer "and really try to do something that would appeal to the fans and be hard to miss in the record store." The Limited Edition serves the CD in a Homer-approved bright pink donut case, complete with multicolored sprinkles, which is supplied in a classic bakery take-out box.

The soundtrack will be released on July 24th in a traditional jewel case, a few days before The Simpsons Movie goes on general release in theatres worldwide, and with special Limited Edition packaging on July 31st. Both releases are now available for immediate preorder from Amazon.com and The Simpsons' Online Store (www.thesimpsonsshop.com), and will be distributed nationally by ADA and internationally through Warner Music Group.

Tracklisting
01. The Simpson Theme (Orchesral Version)
02. Trapped Like Carrots
03. Doomsday Is Family Time
05. Clap For Alaska
06. What's An Epiphany?
07. Thank You Boob Lady
08. You Doomed Us All... Again
09. ...Lead, Not To Read
10. Why Does Everything I Whip Leave Me?
11. Bart's Doodle
12. Worlds fattest Fertilizer Salesman
13. His Big Fat Butt Could Shield Us All
14. Spider Pig
15. Recklessly Impulsvie

I look very forward to hearing how Zimmer weaves in and thematically develops Elfman's theme for this score.

[Antoine Doinel]

I can't find a link to it online, but Entertainment Weekly has an interview with Conan O'Brien in which he essentially says his requests to join the writing team for the film were ignored.

My enthusiasm has died down a little.

[Jeff]

I can't find a link to it online, but Entertainment Weekly has an interview with Conan O'Brien in which he essentially says his requests to join the writing team for the film were ignored.

My enthusiasm has died down a little.

O'Brien only wrote four out of more than 400 episodes. While his "Marge versus the Monorail" is one of my favorites, I'm confident that the writing team they've assembled will deliver the goods.

[tryavna]

I'm confident that the writing team they've assembled will deliver the goods.

That would be nice. Sadly, the goods they've been trying to deliver via the TV show have been lost in transit for a good nine years or so.

I've been seeing some of the shorter TV spots, and I'm still not at all impressed. The one where Todd Flanders wishes that Homer were his dad and Ned replies with something to the effect of wishing that Todd didn't have "the devil's curly hair" falls totally flat. Not only doesn't it make much sense, it's completely out of character for Todd. At what point in the series have we ever seen Rod and Todd express anything but a slightly/politely disguised fear towards Homer's antics?

[denti alligator]

Not only doesn't it make much sense, it's completely out of character for Todd. At what point in the series have we ever seen Rod and Todd express anything but a slightly/politely disguised fear towards Homer's antics?

If you're looking for character consistency in line with a certain expectation of realism then you're bound to be disappointed.

[Antoine Doinel]

I can't find a link to it online, but Entertainment Weekly has an interview with Conan O'Brien in which he essentially says his requests to join the writing team for the film were ignored.

My enthusiasm has died down a little.

O'Brien only wrote four out of more than 400 episodes. While his "Marge versus the Monorail" is one of my favorites, I'm confident that the writing team they've assembled will deliver the goods.

While O'Brien may be only credited with four episodes, for the duration of his time with the show his ideas in any show he produced. Just a casual listen to any commentary for episodes during those years and not only will you get an endless stream of O'Brien love but how much he contributed in the writers room. There is a reason the shows he was involved with are so highly coveted by fans of the show.

It just seems to be a huge oversight by the producers of the film not to actively engage one of the most popular and fan favorite writers/producers in the entire history of the show.

[domino harvey]

I think the reverence for O'Brien is fueled in some part by how successful he is now

[malcolm1980]

But one of the writers is John Swartzwelder who has written the most Simpsons episodes (55 in all). Many of them classics and flatout masterpieces like "Homer's Enemy" and "The Cartridge Family."