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* 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 is inspired by the [[1980s|1984]] [[films in Futurama|film]] ''{{w|The Terminator}}''. It also 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 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. | ** 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", <ref name="instagram">{{cite web|url=http://instagram.com/p/q7Aq-fPEph/|title=steelesaunders' Instagram post|author=steelesaunders|date=2014-7-26|site={{w|Instagram}}|accessdate=2014-7-26}}</ref> a reference to the musical ''{{w|The Book of Mormon (musical)|The Book of Mormon}}''. | * A billboard can be seen that reads "The eBook 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={{w|Instagram}}|accessdate=2014-7-26}}</ref> a reference to the musical ''{{w|The Book of Mormon (musical)|The Book of Mormon}}''. |
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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, [2] but it appears to have actually been recorded in September. [3] It will air on Fox, on 9 November 2014. [1]
Plot
The crossover will unspool a complex Terminator-esque story that involves Bart blowing his nose on a sandwich that he places in a time capsule. When that mixes with Milhouse's rabbit's foot and some radioactive ooze, it creates a global catastrophe in the future, prompting Bender to travel back in time to kill Bart and prevent this mega-mess. [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. [2] | ” |
On 19 September 2013, John DiMaggio posted a picture of the episode's production script on his Twitter page, [4] revealing the episode's title.
On 17 December, an interview with David X. Cohen revealed that the episode was being animated. [5]
On 4 March, an interview with Jean revealed that the episode would air in the fall. [6] At the time, the episode was expected to air in May, as the season-25 finale. [2] [7] 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", [8] 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". [9]
On 20 July, Entertainment Weekly published an online article in which the episode's air date was first confirmed. [10]
On 26 July, Instagram user "steelesaunders" uploaded a short clip of the opening titles to the episode, shot at The Simpsons's 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International panel. [11]
On 4 September, Entertainment Weekly published an online article revealing the first official image of the episode and also provided more information on the episode's plot. [1]
Additional information
Trivia
- A crossover episode for The Simpsons and Family Guy, titled "The Simpsons Guy", was announced two days before this episode was. [12]
- 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. - "Simpsorama" is also the name of a collection of Simpsons comics published in 1996.
Allusions
- The episode's plot is inspired by the 1984 film The Terminator. It also 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. [2]
- 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", [11] a reference to the musical The Book of Mormon.
Alien-language sightings
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Language: TBA
Translation: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE A NERD. [1]
Characters
- Amy
- Bart Simpson
- Bender
- Cletus Spuckler [11]
- Comic Book Guy [11]
- Professor Farnsworth
- Fry
- Hermes
- Homer Simpson [1]
- The Hypnotoad
- Jebediah Springfield (as statue) [11]
- Jimbo Jones [11]
- Kearney Zzyzwicz [11]
- Krusty the Clown (mentioned in text only, unknown moment) [11]
- Leela
- Moe Szyslak (on billboard) [11]
- Ned Flanders [11]
- Nibbler
- Ralph Wiggum (mentioned in text only, unknown moment) [11]
- Sideshow Mel (on billboard) [11]
- Zoidberg
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Dan Snierson (04 September 2014). See the first image from the 'Futurama'-'Simpsons' crossover episode. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 04 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d e 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 (20 July 2014). 'Simpsons' character will die in season 26 premiere; 'Futurama' crossover to air in November. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 05 September 2014.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dan Snierson (18 July 2013). 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy' doing crossover episode. (Entertainment Weekly.) Retrieved on 24 July 2013.
See also
- The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis
- The Cure for the Common Clod
- Cold Warriors
- Simpsorama at Wikisimpsons