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"'''Simpsorama'''" is an upcoming episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' the story of which features the [[characters]] of ''[[Futurama]]''. It was announced on {{date|20 July}} [[2013]], at {{w|San Diego Comic-Con International|Comic-Con}}, by ''Simpsons'' {{cat|executive producer}} {{s|Al Jean}}. | |||
The episode was written by ''Futurama'' and ''Simpsons'' writer [[J. Stewart Burns]]. It | The episode was [[writers and directors|written]] by ''Futurama''-and-{{s|list of writers|''Simpsons'' writer}} [[J. Stewart Burns]]. It was initially scheduled to be recorded in {{August}} 2013, <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/> but it appears to have actually been recorded in {{September}}. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheJohnDiMaggio/status/380740400413024256|title=TheJohnDiMaggio|author=John DiMaggio|date=2013-9-19|site=Twitter|accessdate=2013-9-19}}</ref> It will air on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], on {{date|9 November}} [[2014]]. {{citation needed}} | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
{{s|Bart Simpson}} does something that affects the future in a really bad way, so | {{s|Bart Simpson}} does something that affects the future in a really bad way, so {{Bender}} [[time travel|travels back in time]] to kill him. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/> | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
{{expansion|section=yes|[http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/07/20/simpsons-character-will-die-in-season-26-premiere-futurama-crossover/ 20 July 2014]; [http://instagram.com/p/q7Aq-fPEph/ 26 July 2014]}} | |||
Al Jean said of the episode: | Al Jean said of the episode: | ||
{{quote|''Futurama'' is such an easy fit. (...) It's really funny, and their show lends itself to any variety of plot lines. By having them on, we have a little freedom... The biggest thrill for me is that we don't have to adjust the animation style. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/20/the-simpsons-futurama-crossover-epsidoe/|title='The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode|author=Dan Snierson|date=2013-7-20|site=''{{w|Entertainment Weekly}}''|accessdate=2013-7-24}}</ref>}} | {{quote|''Futurama'' is such an easy fit. (...) It's really funny, and their show lends itself to any variety of plot lines. By having them on, we have a little freedom... The biggest thrill for me is that we don't have to adjust the animation style. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/20/the-simpsons-futurama-crossover-epsidoe/|title='The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode|author=Dan Snierson|date=2013-7-20|site=''{{w|Entertainment Weekly}}''|accessdate=2013-7-24}}</ref>}} | ||
On {{date|19 September}} 2013, [[John DiMaggio]] posted a picture of the episode's [[production]] script on his [[Twitter]] page, <ref name="script">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheJohnDiMaggio/status/380741524847202304/photo/1|title=TheJohnDiMaggio|author=John DiMaggio|date=2013-9-19|site=Twitter|accessdate=2013-9-19}}</ref> revealing the episode's title. | |||
On 17 {{December}}, an interview with [[David X. Cohen]] revealed that the episode was being animated. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nerdist.com/2013/12/david-x-cohen-reflects-on-the-end-of-futurama/|title=David X. Cohen Reflects on the End of FUTURAMA|author=[http://www.nerdist.com/author/kyle-anderson/ Kyle Anderson]|date=2013-12-17|site={{w|Nerdist Industries|Nerdist.com}}|accessdate=2013-12-18}}</ref> | |||
On {{date|4 March}}, an interview with Jean revealed that the episode would air in the fall. <ref name="March">{{cite web|url=http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/2014/03/04/the-simpsons-al-jean-previews-the-upcoming-lego-episode-the-return-of-sideshow-bob-guest-spots-by-daniel-radcliffe-zach-galifianakis-and-more/|title=THE SIMPSONS: Al Jean Previews the Upcoming LEGO Episode, the Return of Sideshow Bob, Guest Spots by Daniel Radcliffe, Zach Galifianakis, and More|author=Marisa Roffman|date=2014-3-4|site={{w|Give Me My Remote}}|accessdate=2014-4-5}}</ref> At the time, the episode was expected to air in {{May}}, as the {{s|season 25|season-25}} finale. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/> <ref name="October">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/11/simpsons-which-character-dies/|title='Simpsons' producer on mystery death: Even the actor doesn't know yet {{!}} Inside TV|author=Dan Snierson|date=2013-10-11|site=''Entertainment Weekly''|accessdate=2013-11-12}}</ref> It was also revealed that [[Maurice LaMarche]], who {{s|Maurice LaMarche#Characters voiced|often}} [[special guest|guest-stars]] on ''The Simpsons'', would be in the episode. | |||
On {{date|21 May}}, Jean revealed through Twitter that the episode was "scheduled to be the first episode [to air] in {{November}}", <ref name="May">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/469144443275067392|title=AlJean|author=Al Jean|date=2014-5-21|site=Twitter|accessdate=2014-6-22}}</ref> suggesting an air date of {{date|2 November}}. | |||
On {{date|1 June}}, Jean revealed through Twitter that, besides Bender, the episode would feature "{{Leela}}, {{Fry}}, {{Farnsworth}}, {{Zoidberg}}, {{Hermes}}, {{Amy}}, [[Hypnotoad]], {{Nibbler}} and more". <ref name="June">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/473276332336373760|title=AlJean|author=Al Jean|date=2014-6-1|site=Twitter|accessdate=2014-6-22}}</ref> | |||
== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
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=== Trivia === | === Trivia === | ||
* A crossover episode for ''The Simpsons'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' was announced two days before this episode was. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/18/simpsons-family-guy-crossover-episode/|title='The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' doing crossover episode|author=Dan Snierson|date=2013-7-18|site=''Entertainment Weekly''|accessdate=2013-7-24}}</ref> | * A crossover episode for ''The Simpsons'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'', titled "{{s|The Simpsons Guy}}", was announced two days before this episode was. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/18/simpsons-family-guy-crossover-episode/|title='The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' doing crossover episode|author=Dan Snierson|date=2013-7-18|site=''Entertainment Weekly''|accessdate=2013-7-24}}</ref> | ||
* The writer of the episode, J. Stewart Burns, has written for both shows. Other people who have written for both shows include [[Bill Odenkirk]], [[Brian Kelley]], [[Dan Vebber]], | * The writer of the episode, J. Stewart Burns, has written for both shows. Other people who have written for both shows include [[Bill Odenkirk]], [[Brian Kelley]], [[Dan Vebber]], David X. Cohen, [[Eric Kaplan]], [[Jeff Westbrook]], [[Josh Weinstein]], [[Ken Keeler]], and [[Patric M. Verrone]]. Burns also wrote [[Futurama (video game)|the ''Futurama'' video game]]. | ||
* This is the second speaking appearance of a ''Futurama'' character in a ''Simpsons'' | * This is the second speaking appearance of a ''Futurama'' character in a piece of ''Simpsons'' media. John DiMaggio voiced Bender in the {{s|season 16|season-16}} episode "{{s|Future-Drama}}". <br> DiMaggio also voiced Bender in ''{{s|The Simpsons Game}}'', and [[Billy West]] voiced Zoidberg. | ||
=== Allusions === | === Allusions === | ||
* The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the ''[[Star Trek]]'' episode "{{st|The City on the Edge of Forever (episode)|The City on the Edge of Forever}}", the writer of which, {{w|Harlan Ellison}}, was credited for the synopsis by Al Jean after the episode's announcement. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/> | * The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the ''[[Star Trek]]'' episode "{{st|The City on the Edge of Forever (episode)|The City on the Edge of Forever}}", the writer of which, {{w|Harlan Ellison}}, was credited for the synopsis by Al Jean after the episode's announcement. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/> | ||
** Coincidentally, Ellison | ** Coincidentally, Ellison guest-starred in the season-25 episode of ''The Simpsons'' "{{s|Married to the Blob}}", which aired in the same year as this episode is scheduled to air. | ||
*A billboard can be seen that reads "The eBook of Mormon", a reference to the musical ''{{w|The Book of Mormon (musical)|The Book of Mormon}}''. <ref name="instagram">{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/q7Aq-fPEph/|title=steelesaunders' Instagram post|author=steelesaunders|date=2014-7-26|site=Instagram|accessdate=2014-7-26}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Simpsorama script.jpg|thumb|175px|A picture of the episode's [[production]] script, posted by [[John DiMaggio]] on his [[Twitter]] page. <ref name="script"/> It is signed by, among others, [[Billy West]], [[Tress MacNeille]], [[Lauren Tom]], and [[Matt Groening]].]] | |||
=== Characters === | === Characters === | ||
{{chars-begin}} | {{chars-begin}} | ||
* {{Amy}} | |||
* {{s|Bart Simpson}} | * {{s|Bart Simpson}} | ||
* [[ | * {{Bender}} | ||
* {{s|Cletus Spuckler}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Comic Book Guy}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{Professor Farnsworth}} | |||
* {{Fry}} | |||
* {{Hermes}} | |||
* {{s|Homer Simpson}} {{small|(voice only)}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* The [[Hypnotoad]] | |||
* {{s|Jebediah Springfield}} {{small|(as {{s|statue of Jebediah Springfield|statue}})}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Jimbo Jones}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Kearney Zzyzwicz}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Krusty the Clown}} {{mention}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{Leela}} | |||
* {{s|Moe Szyslak}} {{small|(on billboard)}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Ned Flanders}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{Nibbler}} | |||
* {{s|Ralph Wiggum}} {{mention}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{s|Sideshow Mel}} {{small|(on billboard)}} <ref name="instagram"/> | |||
* {{Zoidberg}} | |||
{{chars-end}} | {{chars-end}} | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]] | * ''[[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]]'' | ||
* {{s|Simpsorama}} at {{s||Wikisimpsons}} | |||
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[[Category:Episodes written by J. Stewart Burns]] | [[Category:Episodes written by J. Stewart Burns]] | ||
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[[Category:Media featuring children]] | [[Category:Media featuring children]] | ||
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First air date | 9 November 2014 [citation needed] | ||||
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"Simpsorama" is an upcoming episode of The Simpsons the story of which features the characters of Futurama. It was announced on 20 July 2013, at Comic-Con, by Simpsons executive producer Al Jean.
The episode was written by Futurama-and-Simpsons writer J. Stewart Burns. It was initially scheduled to be recorded in August 2013, [1] but it appears to have actually been recorded in September. [2] It will air on Fox, on 9 November 2014. [citation needed]
Plot
Bart Simpson does something that affects the future in a really bad way, so Bender travels back in time to kill him. [1]
Production
Al Jean said of the episode:
“ | Futurama is such an easy fit. (...) It's really funny, and their show lends itself to any variety of plot lines. By having them on, we have a little freedom... The biggest thrill for me is that we don't have to adjust the animation style. [1] | ” |
On 19 September 2013, John DiMaggio posted a picture of the episode's production script on his Twitter page, [3] revealing the episode's title.
On 17 December, an interview with David X. Cohen revealed that the episode was being animated. [4]
On 4 March, an interview with Jean revealed that the episode would air in the fall. [5] At the time, the episode was expected to air in May, as the season-25 finale. [1] [6] It was also revealed that Maurice LaMarche, who often guest-stars on The Simpsons, would be in the episode.
On 21 May, Jean revealed through Twitter that the episode was "scheduled to be the first episode [to air] in November", [7] suggesting an air date of 2 November.
On 1 June, Jean revealed through Twitter that, besides Bender, the episode would feature "Leela, Fry, Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Hermes, Amy, Hypnotoad, Nibbler and more". [8]
Additional information
Trivia
- A crossover episode for The Simpsons and Family Guy, titled "The Simpsons Guy", was announced two days before this episode was. [9]
- The writer of the episode, J. Stewart Burns, has written for both shows. Other people who have written for both shows include Bill Odenkirk, Brian Kelley, Dan Vebber, David X. Cohen, Eric Kaplan, Jeff Westbrook, Josh Weinstein, Ken Keeler, and Patric M. Verrone. Burns also wrote the Futurama video game.
- This is the second speaking appearance of a Futurama character in a piece of Simpsons media. John DiMaggio voiced Bender in the season-16 episode "Future-Drama".
DiMaggio also voiced Bender in The Simpsons Game, and Billy West voiced Zoidberg.
Allusions
- The episode's plot seems to be based on that of the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever", the writer of which, Harlan Ellison, was credited for the synopsis by Al Jean after the episode's announcement. [1]
- Coincidentally, Ellison guest-starred in the season-25 episode of The Simpsons "Married to the Blob", which aired in the same year as this episode is scheduled to air.
- A billboard can be seen that reads "The eBook of Mormon", a reference to the musical The Book of Mormon. [10]
Characters
- Amy
- Bart Simpson
- Bender
- Cletus Spuckler [10]
- Comic Book Guy [10]
- Professor Farnsworth
- Fry
- Hermes
- Homer Simpson (voice only) [10]
- The Hypnotoad
- Jebediah Springfield (as statue) [10]
- Jimbo Jones [10]
- Kearney Zzyzwicz [10]
- Krusty the Clown (mentioned only) [10]
- Leela
- Moe Szyslak (on billboard) [10]
- Ned Flanders [10]
- Nibbler
- Ralph Wiggum (mentioned only) [10]
- Sideshow Mel (on billboard) [10]
- Zoidberg
References
- ^ a b c d e f Dan Snierson (20 July 2013). 'The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 24 July 2013.
- ^ John DiMaggio (19 September 2013). TheJohnDiMaggio. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 19 September 2013.
- ^ a b John DiMaggio (19 September 2013). TheJohnDiMaggio. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 19 September 2013.
- ^ Kyle Anderson (17 December 2013). David X. Cohen Reflects on the End of FUTURAMA. (Nerdist.com.) Retrieved on 18 December 2013.
- ^ Marisa Roffman (04 March 2014). THE SIMPSONS: Al Jean Previews the Upcoming LEGO Episode, the Return of Sideshow Bob, Guest Spots by Daniel Radcliffe, Zach Galifianakis, and More. (Give Me My Remote.) Retrieved on 05 April 2014.
- ^ Dan Snierson (11 October 2013). 'Simpsons' producer on mystery death: Even the actor doesn't know yet | Inside TV. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 12 November 2013.
- ^ Al Jean (21 May 2014). AlJean. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 June 2014.
- ^ Al Jean (01 June 2014). AlJean. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 June 2014.
- ^ Dan Snierson (18 July 2013). 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' doing crossover episode. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 24 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l steelesaunders (26 July 2014). steelesaunders' Instagram post. (Instagram.) Retrieved on 26 July 2014.