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Delayed Progress in Production Timelines
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We've been running a little behind schedule, but only by about 15 years. ~ Matt Groening
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Creating Engaging Stories with Fake Plots
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We're going to put some fake plots out there just to make things interesting. ~ James L. Brooks at filmmonthly.com, December 13, 2004
[http://www.filmmonthly.com/Profiles/Articles/JamesLBrooks/JamesLBrooks.html As Good As He Gets]
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Professor Frink's New Acid-Firing Super-Drill Announcement
Professor Frink
People! I have an important announcement. I have been working on a new acid-firing super-drill that can cut through anything. It's right there...just outside of the dome.
[pointing]
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Pressure and Transformation in Al Jean's Words
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If I were feeling any more pressure, I'd be a diamond. ~ Al Jean
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Script Security Taken to Extremes
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We've taken script security to the point of lunacy, although it helped that we wrote it in Aramaic. ~ Mike Scully
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Characters React to Dome Depot Announcement
Chorus
The Simpsons.
Homer
Oh.
Women Chorus
Dome Depot.
Cletus
But, oh…
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Exceeding Expectations for Simpsons Fans
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I can absolutely guarantee that this film will far exceed the wildest expectations of every Simpsons fan. Start lining up at the theater now, preferably in costume. ~ Al Jean
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A Collective Vision in Filmmaking
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The movie is a result of the very singular vision of 11 people. ~ Mike Scully
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Excitement for Milhouse at Upcoming Oscars
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We're very excited about the performances in this movie. Come next Oscars, we think it's going to be Milhouse's night. ~ Matt Groening{{cite news|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/comments/?entryid=310882 |title=Fox Issues Official Word on "The Simpsons Movie" |accessdate=2006-04-04 |first=Scott |last=Weinberg |date=2006-04-04 |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes}}
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Challenges in Filmmaking and Similar Stories
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It has been rough. We worked at it for a long time and then found out that Snakes on a Plane was doing the same story. ~ James L. Brooks
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Homer's Frustration with Whipping Consequences
Homer
Run! Run! Run! Run! Run! Run! Jump! Jump! Land! Land! Rest! Rest! Run! Run! Now I know we've had a rough day, but I'm sure we can put all that behind us and just- That's my whipping arm! Oh, why does everything I whip leave me?
[whips dogs while using them for dog-sledding; jumps from one slope to the other side; while dogs rest; while dogs running again; after stopping for the night; the dogs maul him; the dogs abandon him]
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Collaboration of Original Writing Team
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The idea of the movie is that all of us who ran the show at one point, and who have been there from the beginning come together as the writing team for this movie. ~ James L. Brooks
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A Family to Make You Feel Better
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See Our Family, And Feel Better About Yours.
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Mr. Burns Asserts Control Over Power
Mr. Burns
So...you want some of my ], do you? Well, for once the rich white man is in control! I have two buttons behind this desk: one will supply your town with power, the other releases the hounds. Reach me. Make me your brother.
[[w:Electricity|electricity]
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Lines Drawn and Colored in Yellow
Taglines
For Years, Lines Have Been Drawn...And Then Colored In Yellow.
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Striving for a Worthy Simpsons Movie Script
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Since 2001 we had been working to get a script that would be worthy of people actually paying to see the Simpsons. ~ Matt Groening{{cite news|url=http://usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2006-04-02-simpsons-movie_x.htm |title=Mmmm, popcorn: A Simpsons film in 07 |accessdate=2006-04-02 |first=Scott |last=Bowles |date=] |publisher=]}}
[[2006-04-02; [USA Today]
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Lisa's Excitement Over an Unexpected Revelation
Lisa
I still haven't told you the best part! He cares about the environment! No! I still haven't told you the best part! He's got an Irish brogue! No, wait, I still haven't told you the best part! He's not imaginary!
[Lisa has a girl talk with Marge about Colin; with a heavy Irish accent; In normal voice]
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Global Release Strategy for The Simpsons Movie
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That trailer is running on 7000 screens this weekend, committing us to opening every place in the world on the same date, which means we'd better get started. ~ James L. Brooks at Variety.com, April 2, 2006
[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117940840.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 Homer going to bat in '07]
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Challenges of Creating a Movie Script
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This was enormously challenging, because it involved filling 120 blank pages with an actual story and words people say. ~ James L. Brooks
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