Things were looking Grim for TVs highest-rated animated series a couple of weeks back, but The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean helped convince Moe to keep the bar open a few more years, Mr Burns to continue hatching evil plans, and Maggie to keep on her with her plight to one day lose the diaper. Its a testament to the strong relationships formed on the hit Twentieth Century Fox series that the show not only continues but has lasted as long as it has.
But does Jean have the ability to convince everyone its time to write up some contracts and nut out a script for another big-screen Simpsons Movie?
Maybe, but hes not interested. Not yet anyway.
Jean, speaking to Moviehole today for the release of the shows 14th season on DVD, says a sequel to the cashy Simpsons Movie isnt on the cards. And there wont be one unless someone who comes up with a worthwhile script. Though there was a rumour last year that a storyline existed for a possible sequel, Jean says theres been no movement on Barts next box-office battering.
Says Jean :
I had always felt it would be best to wait after the series concluded to do the Simpsons Movie, but when it became clear the show might never end, we decided we had to get cracking on the film. If there is a sequel, there would have to be a script we believed in as much as the first one. At the moment we are concentrating solely on the show.
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I really don't pay attention to the show anymore, but I've been a fan of The Simpsons for years. I really enjoyed the movie, and I thought it was a nice treat for fans of the show. The Simpsons Movie was a success at the box office, and this film did a good job of staying true to the show. The Simpsons Movie was a hilarious comedy that could please any fans of the show, and I would love to see a sequel.
I can understand the need to focus on the show, but another film wouldn't be a bad idea, because moviegoers and fans of the show would want to see this. As far as the story goes, I wouldn't mind seeing another wild and whacky adventure. I enjoyed the story of the evil Environmental Protection Agency that wanted to destroy Springfield in the first film. Homer was the unlikely hero, and the story was very enjoyable.
Usually, I have the one and done feeling in these type of situations, because the sequel doesn't live up to the mystique and quality of the original, but in this case, I would want to take a chance on another Simpsons' film. The Simpsons' have always had a great set of unique characters, the possibilities for different storylines are endless, and I do think a new Simpsons' film is necessary, because the first one was such a success, and it just leaves you wanting more.
Did you enjoy the first Simpsons' film?
Would you watch a sequel?