“All these new superheroes suck. None of them can hold a candle to Radioactive Man.” – Bart Simpson We’ve seen a pretty hefty increase in traffic around here since Season 20 finally went off the air, so I’m going to explain just what these “synergy” posts are all about. IGN is a wholly owned subsidiary of FOX that publishes “reviews” of each new Zombie Simpsons episode, usually on the Monday after it’s broadcast. (They published early this week because they got an advance copy from their paymasters and wanted to add whatever little they could to the promotional momentum.) To…
Day: September 30, 2009
Spurlock Update: Music & Tired Notions
As part of his Simpsons special our old friend Morgan Spurlock has apparently been contacting different musical groups to perform the theme. From metro.co.uk: Oscar-nominated director Morgan Spurlock has recruited a cult UK jazz act to work on his new film – by recording the theme to The Simpsons. Mercury Prize-nominated group Portico Quartet, currently touring village halls in Somerset, were asked to record the tune for Spurlock’s film, to mark the cartoon’s 20th anniversary. The band, who made a living by busking after leaving college, are among a number of musicians to provide music for the film Apparently we’re…
Quote of the Day
“Lisa, what nineteenth century figure was nicknamed ‘Old Hickory?’” – Ms. Hoover “I don’t know. You?” – Lisa Simpson “Lisa, if you’d bothered to do the assignment, you’d know the answer is… ‘The Battle of New Orleans.’ I mean, ‘Andrew Jackson.’” – Ms. Hoover “Well, you’re earning your eighteen grand a year.” – Lisa Simpson