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Sam Simon, Terminally Ill 'Simpsons' Co-creator, Donating Entire Fortune To Charity Before Death
He has spent years helping to bring laughter to millions, and now the co-creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon's actions will benefit others once again. The 58 year-old writer-producer is battling colon cancer which he...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 July 2013
Clash Of The Cartoons: Simpsons And Family Guy's Crossover Episode
Two of the biggest cartoon franchise will meet for the first time as The Simpsons and Family Guy crossover finally becomes a thing. The residents of Springfield have been around for a long time –...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 July 2013
The Sopranos Named Best Written Tv Show Ever: Do You Agree?
Last night (2nd June), the Writers Guild of America (the WGA) unveiled its list of the 101 best written television shows in history voted for by members, who are split into east (WGAE) and western...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2013
Matt Groening's Mother And Marge Simpson Inspiration Dies
Matt Groening’s mother Margaret – the inspiration behind the popular cartoon character Marge Simpson in The Simpsons – has passed away aged 94, with the obituary revealing a whole pile of links to Groening’s family...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2013
Marge Simpson Dies! Woman Behind Infamous Simpsons Character Passes Away
Margaret Groening – the mother of Simpsons creator Matt Groening and inspiration behind Marge Simpson – has passed away aged 94 in Portland, Oregon. Check out some of Marge’s best moments below.“Groening, Margaret Ruth 94...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2013
Futurama Exec On Show Cancellation: "I Keep A Suitcase By My Office Door"
Futurama’s executive producer David X Cohen has revealed that he wasn’t surprised to learn that the show is being axed from Comedy Central. He told Entertainment Weekly “I felt like we were already in the...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2013
Fans Of The Planet Express Ship Look Away Now – Futurama Finally Cancelled
It’s been a space-traversing ride, but it looks as if The Planet Express will be making last delivery quite soon. Yes that’s right, for the second time, Futurama has been cancelled. It happened once before,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 April 2013
Matt Groening's 'Futurama' Cancelled For The Second Time
Depressing news for fans of Futurama with the news that the show has been cancelled – again! We’re pretty sure you all remember the crushing disappointment that occurred when the Matt Groening-drawn animated comedy was...
By Contributor on 22 April 2013
Lady Gaga Hits Springfield In The Simpsons Season Finale
Lady Gaga has been announced as a special guest on the season finale for the current run of The Simpsons. Last night (February 19, 2012), the long-running comedy cartoon show celebrated its 500th episode, with...
By WENN on 20 February 2012
The Simpsons Celebrate 500th Episode, With Julian Assange
The Simpsons reached the television milestone of 500 episodes on Sunday (February 9, 2012) with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange - who is fighting extradition to Sweden over alleged sex offences - providing his voice for...
By WENN on 20 February 2012
Star Wars Hamill Delighted By Son's Phantom Menace Cameo
STAR WARS' star MARK HAMILL was thrilled by his son NATHAN's cameo appearance in EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE. Hamill, who played LUKE SKYWALKER in the original GEORGE LUCAS sci-fi trilogy, was surprised...
By WENN on 04 August 2004
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