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NEWS ABOUT: Matt Groening

Matt Groening stories: 5 news summaries

D'oh! Danger Looms Over Simpsons Licensing Deals

With millions at stake, execs try to revitalize interest in show

May 17, 09 5:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - If Fox executives play their cards right, Bart Simpson may finally be able to tell Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny to eat his shorts. The team behind America’s favorite animated family is in a race to further capitalize on The Simpsons' international popularity through merchandising, USA Today reports. But... More »

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entertainment • television • merchandise • The Simpsons • Fox • Matt Groening • TV ratings • entertainment industry • 20th Century Fox • Jay-ZTV

(Newser) - The eagerly awaited Simpsons postage stamps made their debut today and got an enthusiastic reception from the show's creator. "This is the biggest and most adhesive honor The Simpsons has ever received," said Matt Groening. The stamps go on sale May 7, and the US Postal Service is... More »

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The Simpsons • Matt Groening • USPS • postage stamp • US Postal Service

Signed, Sealed, D'oh-livered:
Stamp to Feature Simpsons 

Stamps will be previewed April 9

Apr 1, 09 8:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - D’oh! You can stamp your mail with Homer Simpson later this year, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The animated patriarch and his family will appear on 44-cent stamps designed by Matt Groening. The postage also marks the show’s 20th anniversary. “This has been a dream for... More »

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The Simpsons • Matt Groening • USPS • postage stamp

The 100 Biggest Brains in the World

The top living geniuses dominate fields from physics to animation

Oct 29, 07 4:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Daily Telegraph jumps to point out that a quarter of its list of 100 living geniuses are British, and that that's one living genius per 2.5 million people—a higher proportion than for any other country. Americans still dominate the list, though, with a hefty 43 geniuses.
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Stephen Hawking • list • composer • Matt Groening • Nelson Mandela • geniuses • Philip Glass

Cowabunga! Simpsons Rule Box Office

Homer and co. make doughnuts; Lohan
loses ratings chase

Jul 29, 07 4:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Move over, Mr. Burns—America's favorite family became millionaires this weekend. “The Simpsons Movie” took in an estimated $71.9 on its opening weekend, beating industry expectations by more than $30 million. The film’s strong start, buffeted by an aggressive marketing campaign, proved the show's relevance and durability... More »

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television • Lindsay Lohan • box office • Twentieth Century Fox • Adam Sandler • Matt Groening • James L. Brooks • movies

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