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News and articles about "The Simpsons," it's characters, the making of, or the people behind-the-scenes.
The Simpsons Ride at Universal Theme Parks
The Simpsons will celebrate nearly two decades on the air by having their own mega-attraction at Universal's theme parks. Read on for details and predictions.
Catholic Reference Censored
Once again, is under fire.  Read about the storm surrounding the religious joke.
Collecting "Simpsons!"
Guide Nancy Basile awards Collecting "Simpsons!" a "Best of the 'Net" award from About.
Fox Fights Fans
Guide Nancy Basile reviews Fox's actions against web masters, and what people are doing to fight back.
The Great Fox Blackout
Supporters take to the Internet in order to protest Fox's attempt to shut down fan sites.
"The Simpsons" 300th Episode
"The Simpsons" celebrate the 300th episode with a sweepstakes, guest stars and more.
Tenth Anniversary
Your Guide to news reports on the Tenth Anniversary of , as well as the year-long celebration.
"Blame It On Lisa" Angers Brazil
The producers of "The Simpsons" find themselves the target of a lawsuit from Rio tourism officials for the show's depiction of the Brazilian city in a "Blame It On Lisa."
"Land on Walk of Fame"
received the coveted honor of a star on the Walk of Fame.
"The Simpsons" and Religion
The Ledger interviews author Mark Pinsky about his upcoming book The Gospel According to The Simpsons. The book takes an in-depth look at religion on "The Simpsons".
"The Simpsons" Archive
An unbelievable list of articles, academic papers, and interviews on "The Simpsons".
"The Simpsons" Bath
This fan has compiled a list of articles, such as "The D'oh Must Go On" or "Duff Beer Bonanza."
"The Simpsons" Grab Early Emmy
"The Simpsons" nab the Best Animated Program.  Yoink!
"The Simpsons" in Mexico
How The Simpsons changed the way Mexicans view Americans.
"The Simpsons" Live in UK
Guardian Unlimited gives a nice report on the script reading, including how the cast behaved, who they met, and more.
"The Simpsons" Win Peabody Awards
In 1997, "The Simpsons" won Peabody awards for its biting social satire.
10 Years of "The Simpsons"
A clever article about how "The Simpsons" has enriched our lives.
BBC Reports on Apology to Brazil
The BBC web site reports on the episode, insult, and apology surrounding "Blame It On Lisa."
College Style
A class at University of California in Berkley is titled "The Simpsons: Sitcom as Political and Social Satire".  The final is to write a 22-minute episode.
Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes
The 80s heart throb confesses that and are his favorite cartoons.
IMAX Teams with Fox
E! Online article about the effort to bring 3D Homer to an IMAX screen near you.
Last Exit to Springfield
A slew of articles about the cast, the history of the show, and how The Simpsons are faring in Australia.
Longest Running Sitcom
"Entertainment Weekly" reports on the renewed contract of "The Simpsons."
Rio de Janeiro Sues "The Simpsons"
The tourist board says "smell ya later" to "The Simpsons" for portraying Rio de Janeiro so poorly, and undermining their advertisig campaign.
The New Yorker
George Meyer writes about the intricacies and textural density of .
The Springfield Public Archives
Several articles about and Matt Groening.
Ties Flintstones
Simpsons[/]i ties Flintstones for longest-running animated prime-time show in 1997.
Virus, Crab Juice, and More
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