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Win a Trip to The Simpsons 500th Party

Friday January 27, 2012

The SimpsonsFans of The Simpsons will have more reason to celebrate the historic 500th episode of the longest-running scripted television show in history. FOX and Boost Mobile have launched The Simpsons 500th Sweeptstakes. One lucky fan (and a guest) will win a round trip ticket to Los Angeles and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend The Simpsons 500th Episode Party on Monday, February 13. The winner will also receive a brand new Boost Mobile phone and phone service for three months courtesy of Boost Mobile. Visit www.fox.com/boost for official rules and prize information.
Picture courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox.

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Chuck Jones Experience Opens in Las Vegas

Tuesday January 24, 2012

Bugs Bunny and Chuck JonesThe legacy and creativity of Chuck Jones is brought to life with the opening of The Chuck Jones Experience, an interactive exhibit at Circus Circus Las Vegas designed to "Educate, Inspire & Entertain" people of all ages. A four-time Academy Award-recipient, Jones created some of today's most beloved and enduring animated characters including Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and Pepé le Pew among many others.

According to a recent press release, The Chuck Jones Experience includes

  • Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Learning Center - A 1,000-square-foot learning center where teachers from the field of animation and the arts lead creative projects.
  • Chuck Jones Movie Theatre - A 1930s-style movie theatre where you'll meet Jones via a short film introduced by one of his characters, the Connecticut Cat.
  • Chuck Jones' Studio - A recreation of Jones' office where you'll see how he worked and discover what inspired him to create his beloved characters.
  • How Do You Measure Up? Room - Learn how characters are developed and view original key drawings Jones drew during their creation.
  • Animation Alley - A multimedia wall where animation pieces are on display from the permanent collection of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity and other animation studios.
  • Acme Workshop - Create sound effects and voice-overs for a Chuck Jones cartoon at the Chuck Jones Experience Foley Stage.

After seeing pictures and reading descriptions of The Chuck Jones Experience, I have a solid reason for visiting Las Vegas (beyond the usual reasons).
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Super Unsupervised

Sunday January 22, 2012

Bob's BurgersFX has been in the forefront of networks with quality TV shows for several years, with hits like Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me and now American Horror Story. After Archer premiered three seasons ago, it stepped into the arena of animated comedy. Now FX is building on that cartoon's success by pairing it with Unsupervised on Thursday nights. Unsupervised is at the opposite end of the spectrum from Archer in terms of the income bracket of the characters, the down home setting and subtle humor. However, Unsupervised is a refreshing and funny take on being a teenager. Read my full review of Unsupervised.
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Interview with H. Jon Benjamin (Archer)

Thursday January 19, 2012

H. Jon BenjaminArcher returns at 10:00 p.m. ET on FX tonight for the third season. "The Man From Jupiter" kicks off with Archer's mother, Malory, dating screen legend Burt Reynolds, which sends him into a tantrum that involves kidnapping. Guest star Burt Reynolds is wonderful, willing to bask in his role as the ultimate male.

I've seen the first four episodes of the third season, and I was so grateful to have a screener with four episodes to devour at once because one episode at a time is just not enough Archer. This season we see more of Cheryl's billionaire life, Cyril becoming a field agent and Krieger's bitchin' van.

I am lucky enough not only to have seen four episodes worth of dirty banter, but also to have spoken to the man behind the voice of Archer: H. Jon Benjamin. In his interview he talks about improvising, his fashion sense and his hopes for Archer's future. Read the full interview with H. Jon Benjamin.
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