FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE CARTOON WARS
posted 27 January 2009 source sf gate
The San Francisco 49ers were forced to take sides in the Simpsons-Family Guy rivalry that threatens to tear apart our nation. A local CW affiliate is attempting to help broker a peace deal.
posted 27 January 2009 source sf gate
The San Francisco 49ers were forced to take sides in the Simpsons-Family Guy rivalry that threatens to tear apart our nation. A local CW affiliate is attempting to help broker a peace deal.
Labels: AZTEC THEATRE, EYE ON SPRINGFIELD, FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE CARTOON WARS
posted 1/27/2009 | permalink
Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) Wants Alberto Gonzales To Investigate How Ohio Lost "Springfield" Contest
CONGRESSIONAL CUT-UPS
posted 16 July 2007 source ktvz
posted 16 July 2007 source ktvz
Last week, Congressman Peter DeFazio, of Springfield, Oregon, sent a tongue-in-cheek letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez.DeFazio was petitioning for an "investigation" of how Springfield, Vermont, could have won the right to host the movie premiere of "The Simpsons," over his own hometown.
Labels: CONGRESSIONAL CUTUPS, EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 7/16/2007 | permalink
It's Official: The Simpsons Live In Vermont
EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 10 July 2007 source newsroom america
posted 10 July 2007 source newsroom america
The Vermont town of Springfield has beaten 13 rivals and will host the premiere of the film about the animated family The Simpsons. The show is set in a fictional Springfield because its creator, Matt Groening, spotted that it is one of the most common place-names in the US. Vermont was chosen in an online vote after 14 towns submitted videos to argue why their town should win.
Labels: EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 7/10/2007 | permalink
Citizens of Springfield, Massachusetts Are Not Assholes!
EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 19 June 2007 source the republican
Unlike those Springfield, Minnesota jerks, the citizens of Springfield, Massachusetts went all out in a bid to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie.
Here is a photo gallery!
posted 19 June 2007 source the republican
Unlike those Springfield, Minnesota jerks, the citizens of Springfield, Massachusetts went all out in a bid to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie.
The yo-yo expert arrived first, followed by two men in one-piece orange suits and Halloween masks and three boys rolling in on skateboards like Bart Simpson in the opening credits of "The Simpsons" television show.
Then came the pooch de resistance for yesterday's grand finale of the city's Simpson video - a mixed-breed yellow dog that might be the deciding factor needed to push Springfield into the winner's circle.
The city is one of more than a dozen Springfields across the country competing to become the site of the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" based on the Fox cartoon about a fictional Springfield and due to be released on July 26.
Here is a photo gallery!
Labels: EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 6/19/2007 | permalink
Minnesota Too Good For The Simpsons, Could Elect Comedian To Senate
EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 3 June 2007 source tv squad
Springfield, Minnesota is not participating in the contest to be the Springfield chosen to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie. One senses an air of pompous elitism, as if the city think it's too good to showcase a cartoon movie.
Al Franken, a comedian, is in the running to become the junior senator of Minnesota.
posted 3 June 2007 source tv squad
Springfield, Minnesota is not participating in the contest to be the Springfield chosen to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie. One senses an air of pompous elitism, as if the city think it's too good to showcase a cartoon movie.
Al Franken, a comedian, is in the running to become the junior senator of Minnesota.
Labels: EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 6/03/2007 | permalink
Simpsons Movie Premiere To Be Held In Springfield
EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 8 March 2007 source the register-guard
City officials have accepted an invitation from 20th Century Fox to compete against other Springfields across the country in a contest where the winner will host the premiere screening of "The Simpsons Movie," due out in July. The film is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.
...
Gwyne Ortiz, a Fox publicist, said Fox has asked 16 Springfields from Oregon to Massachusetts to participate in the contest.
Studio execs will pick the winner after reviewing short films submitted by local officials. Each entry should showcase a community's positive aspects, and somehow link it to "The Simpsons" TV show. The megapopular prime-time animated series created by Portland-born Matt Groening is now in its 18th season.
"We want each Springfield to express the highlights of what they do, and have it tie into the whole Simpsons element," Ortiz said.
posted 8 March 2007 source the register-guard
City officials have accepted an invitation from 20th Century Fox to compete against other Springfields across the country in a contest where the winner will host the premiere screening of "The Simpsons Movie," due out in July. The film is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.
...
Gwyne Ortiz, a Fox publicist, said Fox has asked 16 Springfields from Oregon to Massachusetts to participate in the contest.
Studio execs will pick the winner after reviewing short films submitted by local officials. Each entry should showcase a community's positive aspects, and somehow link it to "The Simpsons" TV show. The megapopular prime-time animated series created by Portland-born Matt Groening is now in its 18th season.
"We want each Springfield to express the highlights of what they do, and have it tie into the whole Simpsons element," Ortiz said.
Not sure why any city would want to be like "America's Worst City" (according to Time magazine) but OK
Labels: EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 3/08/2007 | permalink
Barack Obama To Announce Plans in Springfield
EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 9 February 2007 source associated press
Even some of Springfield's biggest fans admit that Americans know little about the city beyond its Lincoln connections. If they have any impression, it's probably of a pleasant, nondescript midwestern city.
posted 9 February 2007 source associated press
Even some of Springfield's biggest fans admit that Americans know little about the city beyond its Lincoln connections. If they have any impression, it's probably of a pleasant, nondescript midwestern city.
"It's Every Place," said Curtis Mann, manager of the local library's Sangamon Valley Collection.
Labels: EYE ON SPRINGFIELD
posted 2/09/2007 | permalink
