DVD Fanatic talked with one of the producers on the animated comedy series and he confirmed that at last, a film based on the show is finally in the works:
"They've wanted to do this since season two. It's been 13 years of wanting to do "The Simpsons" Movie. Finally FOX said, "Let's just do it!" We never had the greatest idea that was compelling but FOX said, "Maybe if we start paying you, you'll get inspired." And sure enough it worked! We've got a very good and interesting idea and it's different from the show. You know, it's like the "South Park" movie where it's just a bigger, longer, amplified version of the show. I can't tell you anything specific about it. My wife doesn't even know the secret".
So when can we expect it?
"I will say two years from this summer. I think it's going to be Summer 2006 or maybe Christmas 2006. It's a reality after being just sort of this phantom idea. I think it is really gonna happen"
Soon after that article, Reuters posted up their own piece on the movie which indicates at least seven of the show's writers are involved whilst the 'two years off' date is the earliest potential release.
Thanks to 'KarlChilders', 'Lisa' & 'Bee'
