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The Simpsons To Produce Four Exclusive Episodes For Disney+ And A Two-Part Christmas Special

Aug 11, 2024 · 6:24 PM Blog

The Simpsons are bringing fresh content to Disney+ with the announcement made at Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim. Four new exclusive episodes, including a special two-part Christmas episode, will debut on the platform this year. This exciting development marks a new chapter for the long-running series, which has continued to engage fans with unique offerings.

According to Variety, at the D23 convention, The Simpsons’ new update was announced by Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), along with series creator Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Price, Matt Selman, Brian Kelley, and David Silverman. They revealed that The Simpsons Season 35 will streamed on Disney+ in October, which includes 18 episodes that originally aired on Fox. In addition, the streaming giant will release four new exclusive episodes later this year.

As per the outlet, these episodes have been titled The Past and the Furious and Yellow Planet, while the two-part Christmas episode, O C’mon All Ye Faithful, is set to premiere on December 17, which coincides with the 35th anniversary of the very first episode of the beloved animated sitcom. The publication further mentioned that this October, a new Halloween-themed short featuring The Simpsons will also be coming to the platform.

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In a previous interview with Screen Rant, series co-showrunner Al Jean mentioned that he anticipates many more successful runs for The Simpsons. While Season 36 has already been confirmed, Jean shared that with the support of the animators, they had a full lineup of shows this year, which he said “looked terrific.”

He added that they had to take a four-month break due to the strike, which he said was the right decision, noting, “But I think the show is in fantastic shape. I’m biased, but I think that the current episodes are, whether I work on one, a lot or not, are great.” Jean mentioned that he thinks the future is bright and that the episodes are “gonna go to 800, and I hope 1000.”

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Aamir Khan reveals retirement plans prioritize producing impactful stories

Aug 11, 2024 · 6:24 PM Blog

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has shared his future plans as he contemplates the final phase of his illustrious career. During a recent interaction with Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, after a special screening of Laapataa Ladies for Supreme Court judges, Aamir revealed his intention to shift focus from acting to producing films. Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is based on gender equality and tells the story of two brides who are mistakenly exchanged during a train journey.

Aamir, reflecting on the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, acknowledged, “I realized this is the last leg of my career, and I wanted to give back. I thought I could do one film a year, but as a producer, I can back multiple stories that I feel strongly about.” At 56, Aamir hopes to make a meaningful contribution by producing four to five films annually, offering a platform to new writers, directors, and creatives.

With Laapataa Ladies marking the beginning of this new chapter, Aamir’s future projects promise to bring more compelling stories to the big screen, continuing his legacy in a different role.

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Tom Cruise Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg to shine at Paris Olympics closing

Aug 11, 2024 · 6:24 PM Blog

The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to conclude with a spectacular closing ceremony at the Stade de France, featuring performances from global stars. Among the headliners is Tom Cruise, who will make a dramatic entrance by rappelling into the stadium before skydiving from a plane. Cruise, a longtime supporter of the Olympics, has been a prominent presence throughout the games.

Joining him on stage will be Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish, who is set to perform as part of the symbolic handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics. Eilish, known for her deep connection to L.A., confirmed her participation in the ceremony through an Instagram post, highlighting the significance of this moment for the upcoming games.

Rapper Snoop Dogg and singer H.E.R. are also scheduled to perform, with H.E.R. delivering a live rendition of the U.S. national anthem. This star-studded lineup promises to make the Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony an unforgettable event, offering a taste of what’s to come in LA28.

The Paris Olympics closing ceremony will begin during the late hours of August 11 in France, while Indian viewers will be able to tune in to the festivities at 12.30 am on August 12.

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