General The end for The Simpsons?

devilincarnate · 05-10-2011, 17:51

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US TV network Fox has said it can no longer afford to produce long-running animated comedy The Simpsons without a pay cut for its cast.

In a statement, it said although the series "can and should continue", it could not produce future seasons "under its current financial model".

Fox made the comment after reports it threatened to end the series unless its voice actors took a 45% pay cut.

The cast reportedly earn $8m (£5.2m) each per series.

US news website The Daily Beast reported that the principal voice cast members, including Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith, were having difficulty agreeing contracts for the next series.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15179431

muppetman11 · 05-10-2011, 17:55

There is a god after all LOL :-)

Digital Fanatic · 06-10-2011, 17:32

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

There is a god after all LOL :-)

Agreed, it's well past it's sell-by date, stopped being funny about 5 years ago.

XxAmazingStarxX · 06-10-2011, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Agreed, it's well past it's sell-by date, stopped being funny about 5 years ago.

no its still good!!!...

admars · 06-10-2011, 18:01

It did have a few off seasons, but has been good again last few.maybe they put the good writers on the film, then when that was done, returned them to the series

XxAmazingStarxX · 06-10-2011, 18:02

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Originally Posted by admars

It did have a few off seasons, but has been good again last few.maybe they put the good writers on the film, then when that was done, returned them to the series

link to if?

Stephen · 06-10-2011, 18:28

I say bin it. Really not been good for the last few years.

XxAmazingStarxX · 06-10-2011, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I say bin it. Really not been good for the last few years.

liar? no i wont bin it I LOVE THE SIMPSONS!!!!!!!!!XD u like american dad and family guy i guess?

Stephen · 06-10-2011, 18:34

Yes I do, and they are really funny. Simpsons has totally run out of steam and now just trys to copy the style of Family Guy but it doesn't work.

I am not a liar, I've even seen the new episode from the USA this week and it was terrible.

XxAmazingStarxX · 06-10-2011, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Yes I do, and they are really funny. Simpsons has totally run out of steam and now just trys to copy the style of Family Guy but it doesn't work.

I am not a liar, I've even seen the new episode from the USA this week and it was terrible.

i didnt mean liar literally!!!!! i was just susprised how could you say that!!!!!![COLOR="Silver"]

has it been released in the uk?

Kymmy · 06-10-2011, 18:40

I thought the Chalmers episode was quite good.. I will though admit that good Simpsons episodes are now getting few and far between so wouldn't truly miss it

Stephen · 06-10-2011, 18:42

I can say that because it is my opinion and I think it's gone downhill after so so many series.

No it hasn't.

XxAmazingStarxX · 06-10-2011, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I can say that because it is my opinion and I think it's gone downhill after so so many series.

No it hasn't.

never said u cant say that

i was sharing my view...

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Originally Posted by Stephen

I can say that because it is my opinion and I think it's gone downhill after so so many series.

No it hasn't.

ohh did u watch it onlineeeee? isiit on utube?

Digital Fanatic · 06-10-2011, 19:18

I used to be a huge Simpsons fan, but now prefer American Dad, Family guy and South Park

The Simpsons Movie was rubbish too, it was just a really long episode IMO

Kymmy · 06-10-2011, 19:20

I transferred a lot of my attention over to Archer and Ugly Americans