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The Simpsons Moviewas an obvious success when it was first released in 2007. Not only did it manage to earn $536.4 million on a modest $75 million budget, but it also scooped up a ton of accolades during the awards season. As such, this popular yellow family certainly made their mark on the big screen.

Yet, with so many episodes to take inspiration from, it comes as no surprise that the team struggled to pick a plot for the first feature-length film. In fact, the writers allegedly had so much material that they could easily produce two more films. Therefore, a lot of fans believe that some of the scrapped ideas would have been better suited to the first Simpsons movie.

Bart and Lisa Attend the Summer Camp From Hell Season 4, Episode 1, "Kamp Krusty"

In Season 4, Episode 1, "Kamp Krusty," the eldest Simpson children are excited to visit a summer camp led by the infamous Krusty the Klown.

The Simpsons is one of the most popular and iconic animated shows of all time, currently airing its 35th season. Yet even though The Simpsons doesn’t show any signs of slowing down, many fans believe the quality of the show is not what it used to be. In fact, most critics and fans believe that The Simpsons peaked with Season 4.

Season 4 of The Simpsons is, for many, the best of them all, with many iconic episodes like "Mr. Plow" and "Marge vs. The Monorail." Season 4 of The Simpsons also marked the departure of several of the original writing staff, which some fans argue is the reason behind the slow decline in quality. The Simpsons’ Season 4 received several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a win for Dan Castellaneta, the voice actor behind Homer Simpson. With so many iconic episodes and with such a strong reputation, Season 4 includes...

In professional wrestling, the concept of “Kayfabe” refers to an unspoken agreement between fans and performers to never acknowledge the fictional aspects of the sport. In the horror genre, we have something similar with the way Found Footage movies invite audiences to play along with the scares to enhance their viewing experience. And when it comes to Found Footage, no movie handled this blending of reality and fiction better than The Blair Witch Project, which was accompanied by an ingenious viral marketing campaign featuring websites, dossiers and even missing person posters.

Among this supplemental material was an infamous mockumentary known as Curse of the Blair Witch, which premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel and was instrumental in convincing audiences that the film’s footage was meant to be taken seriously. A year later, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 had its own lesser-known tie-ins with Ben Rock‘s The Burkittsville 7...

Despite being confirmed for at least Season 36, there will inevitably be an ending for The Simpsons. A feature-length finale would be the perfect way to give a proper send-off to the show and its enduring characters. The finale should focus on both the central family and the expansive world of Springfield.

The Simpsons has proven repeatedly in recent seasons to have plenty left in the tank creatively, and the show is currently confirmed through at least Season 36. The show's creatives behind the scenes have kept the adventures of the Simpsons family fresh even as the show approaches its fortieth year on the air, all while using the show's elastic canon to keep the setting updated and fresh. It's remained as satirically pointed as ever, effortlessly silly and emotionally endearing as always-- but as with all things, there inevitably will have to be an ending for The Simpsons.

When that day finally comes,...

Now that it’s finally been released on DVD, we look at the TV shows that built on The Wonder Years’ foundations…

The Wonder Years, famous for being the show that made a generation of kids nostalgic for a decade they’d never even set foot in, finally arrived on DVD this month following the resolution of a years-long music rights tangle. Neal Marlens and Carol Black’s comedy drama ran for six seasons between 1988 and 1993 on ABC, following Fred Savage’s Kevin Arnold through his late-sixties and early-seventies suburban adolescence.

Thematically, stylistically, and tonally, The Wonder Years blazed a trail for television comedy and teen-focused drama that was subsequently traipsed down by numerous shows, from the superlative Freaks And Geeks and My So-Called Life to How I Met Your Mother, Malcolm In The Middle and countless others. Its innovative film-style use of a single-camera, lack of laughter track, fourth-wall breaking,...

Outlander

Starz has unveiled a new photo from its "Outlander" TV series showcasing clan leaders and brothers Dougal and Colum MacKenzie, played by Graham McTavish and Gary Lewis respectively. [Source: Facebook]

Manhattan

The first trailer has arrived for Wgn America's 13-episode scripted series "Manhattan" which premieres in July. John Benjamin Hickey, Daniel Stern, Olivia Williams, Ashley Zukerman and Rachel Brosnahan star.

The story follows the brilliant but flawed scientists and their families during the clandestine mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos.

Mad Men

The first DVR data for Mad Men's seventh and final season opener is in with the episode growing nearly 75% among adults 18-49 in Live+3 data.

Among total viewers the episode is up 62% to 3.7 million viewers, down 15% from the Live+3 ratings from last season's premiere. It's also estimated that 54% of the show's adult viewers 25-54 earn over $100,000 a year. [Source: The Live Feed]

Wormwood

Comedian George Lopez's Travieso...

Recently launched Idw Entertainment, along with George Lopez and his Travieso Production Company, has announced the development of "Wormwood," an animated television series based on the acclaimed Idw comics created by artist Ben Templesmith.

David M. Stern ("Ugly Americans," "The Simpsons") has been tapped to write the pilot episode and serve as an executive producer on the series. Circle of Confusion ("The Walking Dead") will also executive produce.

Idw Entertainment will fund development of the series, which will soon be marketed to the networks.

"Wormwood" follows the paranormal and obscene adventures of an inter-dimensional worm with the ability to animate corpses as host bodies. "Wormwood" blends horror and humor, crafting a dark tale perfectly suited for the world of animation.

“We have assembled an incredible creative team with David M. Stern, George Lopez, and Circle of Confusion, which will help bring 'Wormwood' to life as a fun animated television series,...

The recently put together Idw Entertainment has announced a new partnership with George Lopez and his Travieso Production Company to bring Ben Templesmith's outlandish comic series Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse to television as an animated series. David M. Stern of "The Simpsons" will write the pilot episode and executive produce the series with Templesmith serving as a creative consultant.

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​The recently put together Idw Entertainment has announced a new partnership with George Lopez and his Travieso Production Company to bring Ben Templesmith's outlandish comic series Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse to television as an animated series. David M. Stern of "The Simpsons" will write the pilot episode and executive produce the series with Templesmith serving as a creative consultant.…

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The recently put together Idw Entertainment has announced a new partnership with George Lopez and his Travieso Production Company to bring Ben Templesmith's outlandish comic series Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse to television as an animated series. David M. Stern of "The Simpsons" will write the pilot episode and executive produce the series with Templesmith serving as a creative consultant. "We have assembled an incredible creative team with David M. Stern, George Lopez and Circle of Confusion, which will help bring Wormwood to life as a fun animated television series," David Ozer, President of Idw Entertainment, said. "George Lopez is a comic genius and Ben's graphic novels...

Ugly Americans: Volume 1 will debut on DVD on October 5, just before Season 2 of the animated series returns to Comedy Central on Wednesday, October 6. We have a new contest running and we're giving away copies of this new DVD release to our readers. You know these discs will go fast so be sure to enter this contest today.

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Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak, and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got Ugly Americans. This animated horror-comedy series follows one Mark Lilly, social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens...

Comic-Con has just released its full Friday schedule and below you will find all of the movie and TV-related panels and events for the day. Take a look below and you can also if you missed yesterday's Preview Night and Thursday schedule. If you want the entire Friday Comic-Con schedule with comic book, video game and other related events, you can .

Friday, July 23

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans

David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Daniel Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

10:15-11:15 Aloha,...

Friday's schedule has just gone up for the 2010 Comic-Con at San Diego. As was the case with yesterday's breakdown, I'm focusing on film/TV/DVD related events, screenings and panels.

Read about Thursday's line-up of events.

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans— David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!— Lost castaway found! Battlestar Cylon becomes human! Star Trek writers return from space! A supernatural force has drawn some of sci-fi's giants...

Hey Gang! Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Friday July 23rd and its another full day crazy awesomeness!

Friday is traditionally known as Star Wars day at the convention. This year feature 6 Special Programs featuring official news, announcements and more from the Star Wars universe. There is also the classic march of the Stormtroopers which is always cool.

I honestly don't know how were going to cover everything we want to, but we will find away! We did it last year! I've hilighted all of the events and panels that we are looking forward to seeing. So check out the full schedule below and start planning out your epic Friday at Comic-Con!

Friday, July 23

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10:00-11:00 DC Talent Search 2— DC's editorial art director Mark Chiarello presents an informative orientation session that will explain how DC's Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of DC Universe,...

Here are the movie and TV highlights

The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Friday, July 23. You can view the full schedule here, but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on.

Friday, July 23

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans— David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!— Lost castaway found! Battlestar Cylon becomes human! Star Trek writers return from space!

Friday is Star Wars Day at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, but that doesn't mean horror hounds won't find a lot to do there as well. In fact, if you're lucky enough to get into Hall H early in the morning, you'll have a chance to see Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage's hair!

Friday – July 23

10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans — David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc

11:15-11:45 Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D...

The San Diego Comic-Con has posted the schedule for Friday, July 23. You can view the full schedule here , but below are the movie and TV events that ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype/ShockTillYouDrop.com will be concentrating on. Stay tuned to ComingSoon.net's Comic-Con section for all the latest updates! Friday, July 23 10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans. David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new...

Comedy Central have announced their schedule for this years San Diego Comic-Con. This year Comedy Central will host panels for their new animated show Ugly Americans as well as a panel for the newly returned to TV Futurama. In addition to the panels, Comedy Central will cap things off Saturday night with the free comedy event, Comedy Central Live @ Comic-Con live from the House of Blues which will be hosted by comedian Pete Holmes (Ugly Americans).

Friday July 23rd: Ugly Americans Panel (Room 25Abc) – 10:00 – 11:00 am

Join David M. Stern (Showrunner and Executive Producer), Dan Powell (Executive Producer), Jeff Poliquin (Supervising Producer), Devin Clark (Producer and Series Creator), Aaron Augenblick (Director of Animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington) and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) for a behind-the-scenes look, a sneak peek into the return of new episodes in October, Q&A and...

Comic-Con news from Comedy Central Synopsis: "Ugly Americans" Panel On Friday, July 23 From 10:00-11:00 A.M. With David M. Stern (Showrunner And Executive Producer), Dan Powell (Executive Producer), Jeff Poliquin (Supervising Producer), Devin Clark (Producer And Series Creator), Aaron Augenblick (Director Of Animation), And Cast Members Matt Oberg, Kurt Metzger And Randy Pearlstein "Futurama" Panel On Saturday, July 24 From 12:45-1:30 P.M. With Executive Producers Matt Groening And David X. Cohen, Cast Members Billy West, John Dimaggio, Katey Sagal, And Maurice Lamarche, Writers Ken Keeler And Patric M. Verrone - Director Crystal Chesney-Thompson And Animation Producer Claudia KatzEvening of the Con: Free event: Comedy Central live from the House Of Blues Hosted By Pete Holmes On Saturday, July 24...

With a track record that includes The Wonder Years, Monk, and some of the best episodes of The Simpsons, TV writer David M. Stern has quite the comedy cachet. (Yes, The Wonder Years was pretty damn funny at times.) And after taking a few years off, he's banking hard on Ugly Americans, a new Comedy Central animated sitcom based on the popular 5On web series by...  More >>...

Production has begun on the pilot of Comedy Central's Ugly Americans, the spin-off of the popular 5-On animated web series from creator Devin Clark that struck a chord last year on Atom. The series, about the adventures of a social worker from the Department of Immigration trying to help various human and nonhumans adjust to New York's bustling lifestyle, is being animated out of New York by Brooklyn-based Augenblick Studios. David M. Stern (Monk, The Simpsons) is executive producing the pilot with creator Clark producing in New York. In its web form, the 8-episode 5-On (above) debuted back in June of 2007 an intrepid reporter, Alan Whiter, interviews "five of anything about everything," which can be anything from five aliens and their thoughts on the Sopranos ending, or five robots on the immigration debate. Comedic writers Nick Kroll (Cavemen) and John Mulaney wrote and voiced the series along with Clark.