'Simpsons' contest lets winner create character (to star in Chris Martin episode)

Mimixxx · 16-10-2009, 05:59 PM

LOS ANGELES – "The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series.

The new Springfield resident will appear in an early 2010 episode featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as guest star.

The contest, part of the Fox show's 20th-anniversary celebration, is for those 18 and older. It opens Friday and runs until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24.

Online submissions at thesimpsons.com should be "pithy and funny," said executive producer Al Jean, who will help judge them along with series creator Matt Groening.

The winner gets a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show's animation director. The top entry will be announced in mid-November.
Entries are expected to describe the character's traits, including his or her name or nickname; age; appearance; occupation and catch phrases (think Homer Simpson and "D'oh!").

"It's gotta be a human being. We've narrowed it down that much," Jean said.

The proposed character should have a typical "Simpsons" overbite and be yellow or another hue found in the Springfield universe, he said.
The contest is a tip of the hat to fans, Jean said.

"We can't thank them enough," he said. "We're now in uncharted waters: We've gone longer than any scripted show in prime-time history. It's a cliche, but it wouldn't be so except for these people who've loved the show all these years."

The record for the longest-running prime-time series had been held by "Gunsmoke," the Western drama that aired on CBS for two decades. "The Simpsons," which aired its first regular episode in January 1990 after a 1989 Christmas special, has been renewed through the 2010-11 season.

The contest's winning character, to be drawn by series animators, has a reserved spot in the episode in which Homer disappoints wife Marge by arriving late at a wedding after stopping to buy a lottery ticket.

He encounters the new face while rushing to the ceremony, Jean said, adding that it's possible the character could pop up on the series again.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/...Bzb25zY29udA--

Jsalyers · 16-10-2009, 06:05 PM

Ahhh I want to be a character on The Simpson's

Stefan-C8 · 16-10-2009, 06:09 PM

I thought whole of Coldplay would be in The Simpsons?

Mimixxx · 16-10-2009, 06:15 PM

They are, Chris is the only one who speaks though.

Corkus · 16-10-2009, 06:20 PM

Must create a Phil-like character.

Actually, I love the show and might seriously enter this. Thanks for the heads-up!

The Escapist · 16-10-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mimixxx;3575195
LOS ANGELES – "The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series.

The new Springfield resident will appear in an early 2010 episode featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as guest star.
The contest, part of the Fox show's 20th-anniversary celebration, is for those 18 and older. It opens Friday and runs until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24.

Online submissions at thesimpsons.com should be "pithy and funny," said executive producer Al Jean, who will help judge them along with series creator Matt Groening.

The winner gets a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show's animation director. The top entry will be announced in mid-November.
Entries are expected to describe the character's traits, including his or her name or nickname; age; appearance; occupation and catch phrases (think Homer Simpson and "D'oh!").

"It's gotta be a human being. We've narrowed it down that much," Jean said.

The proposed character should have a typical "Simpsons" overbite and be yellow or another hue found in the Springfield universe, he said.
The contest is a tip of the hat to fans, Jean said.

"We can't thank them enough," he said. "We're now in uncharted waters: We've gone longer than any scripted show in prime-time history. It's a cliche, but it wouldn't be so except for these people who've loved the show all these years."

The record for the longest-running prime-time series had been held by "Gunsmoke," the Western drama that aired on CBS for two decades. "The Simpsons," which aired its first regular episode in January 1990 after a 1989 Christmas special, has been renewed through the 2010-11 season.

The contest's winning character, to be drawn by series animators, has a reserved spot in the episode in which Homer disappoints wife Marge by arriving late at a wedding after stopping to buy a lottery ticket.
He encounters the new face while rushing to the ceremony, Jean said, adding that it's possible the character could pop up on the series again.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/...Bzb25zY29udA--

Wasn't Coldplay going to be hired in the episode when Homer won the lottery? Maybe coldplay with play at the wedding with the song that we all have in mind...

Longlivelife42 · 16-10-2009, 08:03 PM

This is awesome! Good luck to all you artists

Aleluvscp · 16-10-2009, 08:24 PM

I just hope the winner won't be some random Coldplay-hater trying to make fun of Chris

It would be so much fun to decide on Chris' catchphrases

I Bloom Blaum · 17-10-2009, 06:46 AM

Ohh! I think I might work together with a few friends to create this, and then get my uncle to join in and submit it... I would literally die to be featured in an episode with Chris!

juliejulle · 17-10-2009, 09:14 AM

Thank you for posting!

lovers.in.nj · 18-10-2009, 03:36 AM

Why must you be 18 or older? Damn my parents for not having me sooner

Christa42 · 18-10-2009, 03:48 AM

we should think of our cast of characters here on the board and pick one and submit it to the show, anyone good at drawing?

tauiwi · 18-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Cobalt is pretty good

Noémie · 18-10-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Corkus;3575224
Must create a Phil-like character.

good idea!

Stargirl · 18-10-2009, 03:19 PM

I would enter but I'm not old enough...

16-10-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	'Simpsons' contest lets winner create character (to star in Chris Martin episode) LOS ANGELES – "The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series. The new Springfield resident will appear in an early 2010 episode featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as guest star. The contest, part of the Fox show's 20th-anniversary celebration, is for those 18 and older. It opens Friday and runs until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24. Online submissions at thesimpsons.com should be "pithy and funny," said executive producer Al Jean, who will help judge them along with series creator Matt Groening. The winner gets a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show's animation director. The top entry will be announced in mid-November. Entries are expected to describe the character's traits, including his or her name or nickname; age; appearance; occupation and catch phrases (think Homer Simpson and "D'oh!"). "It's gotta be a human being. We've narrowed it down that much," Jean said. The proposed character should have a typical "Simpsons" overbite and be yellow or another hue found in the Springfield universe, he said. The contest is a tip of the hat to fans, Jean said. "We can't thank them enough," he said. "We're now in uncharted waters: We've gone longer than any scripted show in prime-time history. It's a cliche, but it wouldn't be so except for these people who've loved the show all these years." The record for the longest-running prime-time series had been held by "Gunsmoke," the Western drama that aired on CBS for two decades. "The Simpsons," which aired its first regular episode in January 1990 after a 1989 Christmas special, has been renewed through the 2010-11 season. The contest's winning character, to be drawn by series animators, has a reserved spot in the episode in which Homer disappoints wife Marge by arriving late at a wedding after stopping to buy a lottery ticket. He encounters the new face while rushing to the ceremony, Jean said, adding that it's possible the character could pop up on the series again. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/...Bzb25zY29udA-- __________________ M

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The Escapist Lindisfarne Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,574 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;3575195 LOS ANGELES – "The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series. The new Springfield resident will appear in an early 2010 episode featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as guest star. The contest, part of the Fox show's 20th-anniversary celebration, is for those 18 and older. It opens Friday and runs until 11:59 p.m. EDT Oct. 24. Online submissions at thesimpsons.com should be "pithy and funny," said executive producer Al Jean, who will help judge them along with series creator Matt Groening. The winner gets a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show's animation director. The top entry will be announced in mid-November. Entries are expected to describe the character's traits, including his or her name or nickname; age; appearance; occupation and catch phrases (think Homer Simpson and "D'oh!"). "It's gotta be a human being. We've narrowed it down that much," Jean said. The proposed character should have a typical "Simpsons" overbite and be yellow or another hue found in the Springfield universe, he said. The contest is a tip of the hat to fans, Jean said. "We can't thank them enough," he said. "We're now in uncharted waters: We've gone longer than any scripted show in prime-time history. It's a cliche, but it wouldn't be so except for these people who've loved the show all these years." The record for the longest-running prime-time series had been held by "Gunsmoke," the Western drama that aired on CBS for two decades. "The Simpsons," which aired its first regular episode in January 1990 after a 1989 Christmas special, has been renewed through the 2010-11 season. The contest's winning character, to be drawn by series animators, has a reserved spot in the episode in which Homer disappoints wife Marge by arriving late at a wedding after stopping to buy a lottery ticket. He encounters the new face while rushing to the ceremony, Jean said, adding that it's possible the character could pop up on the series again. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/...Bzb25zY29udA-- Wasn't Coldplay going to be hired in the episode when Homer won the lottery? Maybe coldplay with play at the wedding with the song that we all have in mind... __________________ "The only absolute knowledge attainable by man is that life is meaningless"- Tolstoy

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Aleluvscp Jonnyholic Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,558 My Mood: Location: Home.. home.. where I wanted to go Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just hope the winner won't be some random Coldplay-hater trying to make fun of Chris It would be so much fun to decide on Chris' catchphrases __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ricardo Shut up you negative anti-coldpplay people! Chris Martin is a Firework! He's gonna show you what he's worth! Make you go oh oh oh! Tumblr Twitter Facebook September 29th '08 - Futurshow Station, Bologna March 4th '10 - Parque Simon Bolivar, Bogota THE GREATEST DAYS OF MY LIFE!!!

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Corkus Pretentious Tool Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,507 My Mood: Location: Smoggy SoCal Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 95 Times in 56 Posts	Must create a Phil-like character. Actually, I love the show and might seriously enter this. Thanks for the heads-up!

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Longlivelife42 Olympic Airways Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,129 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is awesome! Good luck to all you artists

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I Bloom Blaum Does it play be-bop? Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,311 My Mood: Location: Under your bed. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ohh! I think I might work together with a few friends to create this, and then get my uncle to join in and submit it... I would literally die to be featured in an episode with Chris! __________________ Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.

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