Feb 16, 2009 - Latest Simpsons News

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Presidents Day Diversion: The Simpsons Salute Our Presidents
Chicagoist Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:30 PM PST
We dug and dug but couldn't find any video of The Simpsons' grand salute to our mediocre presidents, but you can listen to it here . Meanwhile, we'll settle for these clips. The first, from that same classic episode, features Ralph Wiggum's performance of George Washington on his death bed. The second is a new clip that the show just produced. ...

SIMPSONS CHANGE CREDITS
New York Post Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:26 AM PST
WITHOUT much warning or fanfare, "The Simpsons" last night changed its opening credits permanently - for the first time in nearly 20 years. While the hit cartoon show has always fiddled with a few elements of the famous credits - altering how...

The Simpsons Changes Intro After 19 Years [Pop Culture]
Gawker Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00 AM PST
Remade for high-definition television. And, judging by the awesome high-speed pan at the one-minute mark, for DVR users. Southern affiliates should appreciate the addition of Satan. [via NeatoRama]

The Simpsons in hi-def: Sharper image
The Star-Ledger Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:06 PM PST
In case you missed it, "The Simpsons" went hi-def tonight, and the producers used the shift as an opportunity to rejigger the opening credits for the first time in the show's history. You can watch, ironically, a low-quality version of...

D'oh: Simpsons' animator is Emmy-winning Filipino
GMA News Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:15 PM PST
Meet Jess Espanola, the assistant director of The Simpsons and the first Filipino to win an Emmy award.
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