Four new episodes of The Simpsons will air exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service. While The Simpsons might not have the cultural impact that it did in the early 90s, animation’s first family are still going strong. With 35 seasons and The Simpsons Movie under its belt, the show’s creators revealed news of the upcoming … >
Do you like to binge your shows, or do you prefer to watch a series released weekly? It’s a perennial topic of discussion amongst commentators — Netflix may have grown (see this article for history) on the back of the demand for binge-watching, but are the days of big boxset releases numbered? We think a … >
As Disney+ turns two years old, they’re unlocking a few treats including a new Boba Fett documentary. Friday 12th marks the birthday of Disney+, the streamer which delivers Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel directly into our homes. The House of Mouse are keen to share their birthday with us and are sharing the presents offering … >
Friday 12th November will bring treats to celebrate the streaming service’s 2nd birthday. Disney has announced a global celebration to mark the second anniversary of its home streaming service. Subscribers will be treated to new releases across the service’s six brands, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star, as well as a ‘special … >
Happy Star Wars Day! Where to begin? If you watch nothing else. we suggest The Force Awakens from its Nap a Star Wars Simpsons crossover! If you don’t know what Star Wars Day is all about, pop here for a moment. Back? Good! We were going to lead with the big new release on Disney+, Star Wars the Bad … >
The Simpsons renewed for seasons 33 & 34 — the show’s popularity continues Taking fans into the next few years, WhatsOnDisney have reported the Disney+ announcement that The Simpsons is renewed. Whatever your opinions of the show (and at least some of us at Cultbox Manor don’t watch it as much as we did last millennium) this … >
Hank Azaria has responded to the criticism of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, one of the many characters he has voiced on The Simpsons for numerous years. The writing and performance behind Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu came under fire last year, when comedian Hari Kondabolu released a documentary entitled The Problem With Apu. Kondabolu’s film criticised the character as being a racial stereotype, … >
Update: the producers of The Simpsons have issued a statement to Deadline, following the fall-out from news that long-serving composer Alf Clausen has been fired. The statement reads: We tremendously value Alf Clausen’s contributions to the Simpsons and he will continue to have an ongoing role in the show. We remain committed to the finest … >
Whatever your thoughts on later seasons of The Simpsons, 20th Century Fox’s DVD releases have always been worth seeking out. Packed with extras and behind the scenes materials, fans were understandably disappointed when the disc releases were put on hold. The last release to date, of season 17, came in December 2014. Now, three years … >
What’s the best ever kids cartoon series? Here are 6 of our favourite classics… The Simpsons One of the most loved, imitated and longest running series in TV history, America’s favourite family has been gracing our screens since 1989. The show features “The Simpsons” family, consisting of husband and wife Homer and Marge, their children … >