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'Conor
04-10-2011, 10:54 PM
The Simpsons is reportedly facing cancellation.
The long-running animated series could be axed due to a contract dispute between the show's voice actors and 20th Century Fox, The Daily Beast reports.
The studio purportedly wants the actors to agree to a 45% pay cut or it will cease production on the Fox series. Meanwhile, the actors have offered to take a 30% cut as long as they receive a small portion of the show's back-end earnings.
Earlier today, 20th Century Fox released a statement regarding the contract negotiations, insisting that it is committed to finding a solution to the dispute.
"23 seasons in, The Simpsons is as creatively vibrant as ever and beloved by millions around the world," reads the statement. "We believe this brilliant series can and should continue, but we cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model.
"We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement with the voice cast that allows The Simpsons to go on entertaining audiences with original episodes for many years to come."
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston recently signed on to voice a spy on the animated series, while Glee's Jane Lynch will play Homer's new personal assistant in an upcoming episode.
The Simpsons first premiered in December 1989. It is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated programme and the longest-running American primetime scripted television series ever.
hmm.. :suspect:
I've never really been bothered about it.. it's just there
Locke.
04-10-2011, 10:56 PM
Brilliant news
Ramsay
04-10-2011, 10:56 PM
Good
It stopped being funny after season 10
Roy Mars III
04-10-2011, 10:56 PM
Hasn't been good since season 9, so not a great surprise.
GypsyGoth
04-10-2011, 10:56 PM
Wouldn't another tv channel pick it up if Fox cancelled it?
Patrick
04-10-2011, 10:57 PM
No one gives a ****** anymore.
The Simpsons is a washed up, has been - bore fest.
It's all about South Park and that rubbish Family Guy now, The Simpsons should just bring itself to a 'graceful' end and go away now.
It stopped being amazing after the movie.
Smithy
04-10-2011, 10:57 PM
Wouldn't another tv channel pick it up if Fox cancelled it?
Probably not, the casts wages demands are too high
The newer episodes just make it seem like the whole thing is a dead horse being flogged.
Smithy
04-10-2011, 10:58 PM
It's all about South Park and that rubbish Family Guy now, The Simpsons should just bring itself to a 'graceful' end and go away now.
.
literally, noone apart from you gives a **** about south park :joker:
'Conor
04-10-2011, 10:58 PM
tbh i haven't watched it properly in years, maybe have seen the odd episode
Roy Mars III
04-10-2011, 10:58 PM
No one gives a ****** anymore.
The Simpsons is a washed up, has been - bore fest.
It's all about South Park and that rubbish Family Guy now, The Simpsons should just bring itself to a 'graceful' end and go away now.
It stopped being amazing after the movie.
:worship:
Patrick
04-10-2011, 11:01 PM
literally, noone apart from you gives a **** about south park :joker:
Okay well that's bollocks, considering the fact it's won loads of awards and everyone was going crazy in like April when the 'Final' episode aired and sent everyone into shock and worry that it was gone.
So yes, South Park is still as good and relevant as ever.
Actually, maybe it has gone down hill abit - yes, but it's still far more talked about now than The Simpsons and those wanna-be's, Family Guy.
Ramsay
04-10-2011, 11:02 PM
Family Guy is the biggest load of **** ever broadcast on TV
Its so stupid its unreal
literally, noone apart from you gives a **** about south park :joker:
Didn't everyone get bored of that in about 1998? :joker: I remember when it used to be on Channel 4 on a Friday night at 9.30pm, it used to be on after Friends. Now its on VIVA or some other crap channel at daft times
Can't believe its still going tbh, its pretty one dimensional. Simpsons used to be really good and its a good family comedy as well with plenty of jokes for adults and kids alike but it got boring a few years back.
'Conor
04-10-2011, 11:03 PM
even if The Simpsons is cancelled the episodes will be repeated to death no?
Chuck
04-10-2011, 11:05 PM
I haven't watched it in years, in fact I thought the channels were just airing old episodes, I didn't even think anyone cared about The Simpsons anymore.
InOne
04-10-2011, 11:20 PM
The Simpsons hasn't been good for ages, the eps now are just so cringey.
South Park I can still watch though, reminds me of being a kid again lol
Iceman
04-10-2011, 11:23 PM
Didn't everyone get bored of that in about 1998? :joker: I remember when it used to be on Channel 4 on a Friday night at 9.30pm, it used to be on after Friends. Now its on VIVA or some other crap channel at daft times
I thought this too....
'Conor
04-10-2011, 11:26 PM
when shows like this are cancelled, do they just cancel it right away or they say "okay Simpsons will no longer air on television from Autumn 2012"
Smithy
04-10-2011, 11:32 PM
they'll probably still air old episodes, just not make any new ones :shrug:
Iceman
04-10-2011, 11:36 PM
they'll probably still air old episodes, just not make any new ones :shrug:
I reckon this but instead of new episodes every few years they'll make a movie.....or treehouse of horror episode.
'Conor
04-10-2011, 11:37 PM
In fairness.. i always love the halloween episodes
Visage
04-10-2011, 11:54 PM
I always thought the show dried up after the fourth series.
Benjamin
05-10-2011, 12:09 AM
I didn't realise they still made new episodes, I used to love it when I was younger but rarely watch it these days.
BBfanUSA
05-10-2011, 01:16 AM
I hate south park because It all revolves around that self-loving brat Cartman. It stopped being funny when they stopped killing Kenny off
Family Guy i still watch it's okay
Don't really watch the simpsons but i'll be sad if they do cancell it
LOVED the movie
Jordan.
05-10-2011, 02:07 AM
As much as I hate the new episodes I'd still be really disappointed to see it cancelled.
swinearefine
05-10-2011, 03:23 AM
I've never cared about the Simpsons. Family Guy up until a few years back was amazing, and South Park is still good, though.
Tom4784
05-10-2011, 12:48 PM
I've got more chance of crapping diamonds then Simpsons getting cancelled over this. It's too much of a behemoth for Fox to cut it down as it still does the business on a regular basis.
Jarrod
05-10-2011, 12:52 PM
The Simpsons is one of those programs that's always been there in my eyes. I'd be sad to see it end. I like them.
Niamh.
05-10-2011, 12:54 PM
I haven't watched the Simpsons since the 90's I reckon, maybe it's time to call it a day now?
'Conor
05-10-2011, 01:40 PM
As much as I hate the new episodes I'd still be really disappointed to see it cancelled.
this.
RichardWells
05-10-2011, 02:15 PM
The Simpsons is still good and still makes me laugh a lot so I'd be sad to see it go.
Boothy
05-10-2011, 02:19 PM
I still watched it religiously on Sky1 when I was at home.
I'll be disappointed to see it cancelled.
'Conor
05-10-2011, 02:21 PM
I'm sure if its cancelled they will still do re-runs
Smithy
06-10-2011, 11:43 PM
I've got more chance of crapping diamonds then Simpsons getting cancelled over this.
Better start eating that coal
Whether the stars take a salary cut or not, there won't be many more new adventures in the town of Springfield.
Fox executives told The Wrap on Wednesday that even if the voice actors behind the iconic animated show "The Simpsons" take a massive pay cut, the show is no longer profitable as a first-run series and will end after next season. If the actors don't agree to a cut, this season, the show's 23rd, will be its final batch of new episodes.
The Daily Beast reported Monday that the actors were facing a 45% cut from their $440,000 per episode salary, which would take them down from $8 million to just over $4 million; they countered with an offer of a 30% cut but with a small slice of the show's backend, which includes merchandise, syndication and DVD sales. The executive told The Wrap that any agreement would only be for one more season.
Producers for the show have already taken a pay cut to keep the show going. Fox released a statement about the show's tenuous financial situation on Monday.
Callum
06-10-2011, 11:57 PM
Quite sad to hear this, Simpsons is an iconic show and I didn't think they would cancel it. Still I think it will leave behind a huge legacy.
Jords
07-10-2011, 12:05 AM
What a barbaric idea.
Doogle
07-10-2011, 09:44 PM
Cool, never watched it much as a kid. I watched the odd one but never got into it. I do prefer Family Guy, because it's so horrifically bad and an obvious rip off. It's just so over the top and pathetic and I love it. Never cared much for South Park either.
I prefer American Dad to all of them.
Does Futurama even still air?
Smithy
07-10-2011, 09:47 PM
They started making new episodes of futurama a couple of years ago :joker:
Redway
07-10-2011, 09:52 PM
Brilliant news
Good
It stopped being funny after season 10
No one gives a ****** anymore.
The Simpsons is a washed up, has been - bore fest.
It's all about South Park and that rubbish Family Guy now, The Simpsons should just bring itself to a 'graceful' end and go away now.
It stopped being amazing after the movie.
Why is it brilliant news? If you don't like it, you know what you need to do...:bored: Don't like it? Switch it off. Why ruin it for the people that DO like it?
No, the new episodes haven't been brilliant, but it'd be a shame to see it go. I like The Simpsons.
Redway
07-10-2011, 09:53 PM
Cool, never watched it much as a kid. I watched the odd one but never got into it. I do prefer Family Guy, because it's so horrifically bad and an obvious rip off. It's just so over the top and pathetic and I love it. Never cared much for South Park either.
I prefer American Dad to all of them.
Does Futurama even still air?
:laugh:
You being serious? :laugh2:
Jordan.
08-10-2011, 07:29 AM
Guess a deal has been sorted:
The Simpsons has been renewed for two more seasons.
Fox has announced that the Matt Groening animation has been ordered for a 24th and 25th season.
The renewal follows reports that the show's future was in jeopardy due to a contract dispute between the show's voice actors and the network.
Fox had previously said in a statement: "We believe this brilliant series can and should continue, but we cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model.
"We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement with the voice cast that allows The Simpsons to go on entertaining audiences with original episodes for many years to come."
It was later claimed that several Simpsons producers had indicated a willingness to take a pay cut in order to keep the show on the air.
Fox did not reveal the terms of the new deal with the actors and producers.
The Simpsons first premiered in December 1989. It is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated programme and the longest-running American primetime scripted television series in history.
New episodes resume on Fox at 8/7c on October 30 with 'Treehouse of Horror XXII'.
Tom4784
08-10-2011, 12:59 PM
Better start eating that coal
Nah thanks, I was right all along.
'Conor
08-10-2011, 01:09 PM
so after those two seasons it will be cancelled?
Sam:)
08-10-2011, 01:21 PM
I was only talking yesterday about how the "newest episodes" are actually good,TBH I can never imagine it being cancelled!
literally, noone apart from you gives a **** about south park :joker:
Bull****,everyone I know watches it and TBH its like 10X better than Family Guy/Simpsons because its the only show that isnt afraid of being controversial.
Didn't everyone get bored of that in about 1998? :joker: I remember when it used to be on Channel 4 on a Friday night at 9.30pm, it used to be on after Friends. Now its on VIVA or some other crap channel at daft times
Can't believe its still going tbh, its pretty one dimensional. Simpsons used to be really good and its a good family comedy as well with plenty of jokes for adults and kids alike but it got boring a few years back.
Its on comedy cental now
It can't be cancelled.
No.
Never.
Ramsay
08-10-2011, 01:47 PM
Let it burn
Bull****,everyone I know watches it and TBH its like 10X better than Family Guy/Simpsons because its the only show that isnt afraid of being controversial.
Family Guy is very controversial
Smithy
08-10-2011, 02:11 PM
I haven't watched the Simpsons since the 90's I reckon, maybe it's time to call it a day now?
You've been around since the 80's, maybe you called it a day :nono:
Bull****,everyone I know watches it and TBH its like 10X better than Family Guy/Simpsons because its the only show that isnt afraid of being controversial.
And your like what, 14, South Park is watched by kids who like to think that watching it makes the think they're older than what they are, because it's full of swearing
arista
08-10-2011, 03:07 PM
They must take the Pay Cut
or Fox will shut them down,
Everyone in America is getting Pay Cuts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15231778 :hello:
Liberty4eva
31-10-2011, 04:14 AM
The treehouse of horror episode this year I thought was good. There actually were 4 stories. Marge asked Homer to donate a bag of candy to the troops overseas and told Homer not to eat it himself. Loved when Homer said "It's to remind them how much fun we're having back home." lol
Probably the funniest skit was one where Homer got bitten by a black widow and became paralyzed and he figured out a way to communicate to the outside world by farting. The first thing he does is get Lisa to write a love letter to Marge. His love letter goes something like "Marge, my butt can't express how much I love you" and when Marge reads his love letter she is overcome with emotion and Homer begins to fart and Marge, still loving Homer, puts her hand over his butt and says "don't say a word". lol, I almost fell off my seat laughing so hard. so funny.
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