"The Simpsons" - new title sequence

Feb 13, 2009, 10:17 PM ET31 posts by 21 posters
31 posts
David
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/02/sundays_simpsons_goes_hd_updat.php (video here)
Captain InfinityDavid

Once Upon A Time, David wrote:

Whose grave is it on which Ralphie is playing sandbox?

** Captain Infinity

Paul HyettCaptain Infinity

On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 at 03:58:06, Captain Infinity wrote in alt.tv.simpsons :

I tried it, but got no sound or picture, even though it appeared to load.

Paul 'Charts Fan' Hyett
arnold kimPaul Hyett

"Paul Hyett" wrote in message news:[email]...

Works fine with Firefox.

Arnold Kim

TaylorDavid

After failing on YouTube and Smotri, I tried DailyMotion and I think I found success. Try this link:

http://www.dailymotion.com/user/ntvland/video/x8da31_the-simpsons-feb-09-hd_shortfilms
TaylorTaylor

Nevermind. They play hardball when it comes to copyright. I can't seem to upload it _anywhere_. Paul, maybe you could try another browser like EI or Firefox or Chrome or Safari and click on David's link again (TVWeek).

Matt Groening sux!

Paul HyettTaylor

On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 at 03:15:42, Taylor wrote in alt.tv.simpsons :

I only have IE7.

Paul 'Charts Fan' Hyett
DavidDavid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZGz1Ajg7QU

This seems to be an official FOX channel so it should stay up.

Paul HyettDavid

On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 at 10:05:02, David wrote in alt.tv.simpsons :

Thanks - that worked.

BTW, is the new title sequence a once-off or a permanent change?

Paul 'Charts Fan' Hyett
Hugh JardonPaul Hyett

Watch next week and find out .... doh!

EdHugh Jardon

HD is worth every cent. Not

miyamotofan94Hugh Jardon

I don't they would take all that time to make a new fancy HD intro to just not use it again. I just think it was a little long... the couch gag is to blame of course... and I noticed the goof with the head on the statue. That was a bit annoying, it was so obvious!

Paul Hyettmiyamotofan94

On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 at 18:57:47, [email] wrote in alt.tv.simpsons :

Well, that live action intro was a once-off...

Paul 'Charts Fan' Hyett
Brett A. PasternackPaul Hyett

They did use it as the intro to an episode, at least on the US broadcast.

But you've indirectly answered the question...it was made as a promo, not to be used on the show, so they didn't really "go to the trouble" like they did here.

Dom RobinsonPaul Hyett

Nice titles, but it still won't stop the scripts from being terrible as they have been ever since season 11 (and a lot of season 10)

EdPaul Hyett

On Feb 15, 6:09 pm, Mike Henry wrote:

Is this series on Sky? There are so many episodes on i've never any idea when to tune in for a new one

ANTantPaul Hyett

On 2/14/2009 11:59 PM PT, Paul Hyett typed:

I read it was permanent and same with HD for future episodes.

"Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of men." --Mortimer J. Adler /\___/\ / /\ /\ \ Phil/Ant @ http://antfarm.ma.cx (Personal Web Site)
CalumANTant

Why would you want to watch The Simpsons in HD anyway? One of the few things it still has going for it is its old-school, low-tech ambience.

RemysunCalum

On Feb 17, 3:17 pm, Calum wrote:

The show was loaded with lots of details. I'm sure there's other folks who tried to decipher the entire Wall of Fame. And the thinner outlines on the characters were definitely appreciated.

I liked hearing the descriptive video service describe the couch chase.

The dog from that film you sawCalum

"Calum" wrote in message news:gnf619$tck$[email]...

because it looks a lot better? - and it did.

Gareth. that fly...... is your magic wand....
Captain InfinityCalum

Once Upon A Time, Calum wrote:

Plus, you would think that if the Koreans could draw it in that kind of detail, they would have been doing so for the past 20 years. What a bunch of lazy bums! Just what are we paying them for? Anyway?

** Captain Infinity

DavidCaptain Infinity

On Feb 17, 8:51 pm, Captain Infinity wrote:

That's unfair. It's one guy in a sweatshop doing all that work. He wanted to retire in 1997 but Rupert Murdoch wouldn't let him.

Paul BartramDavid

wanted to retire in 1997 but Rupert Murdoch wouldn't let him.

Now it has gone over to digital animation, they can do it live - although that would be a terrific strain on the computers...

Paul

OFF FanDavid

On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:17:28 -0500, David wrote:

Heh. Maggie's price changed to $486.52. Deflation?

R FlowersDavid

"David" wrote in message news:[email]...

Now you can more clearly see "NRA4EVER" on the cash register.

-- R Flowers

Dan DassowDavid

Yes, indeed: "HDTV is worth every cent."

Dan Dassow

William BaldwinDavid

David wrote in news:[email]:

The Simpsons? Is that thing still around?

R FlowersWilliam Baldwin

"William Baldwin" wrote in message news:gnd9ug$mqd$[email]...

They've got it on computers now. (Well, Hulu anyway).

-- R Flowers