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Woo Hoo! Fox Orders Two More Seasons of The Simpsons

• Oct 7, 2011 08:45 PM ET
• by Natalie Abrams

The Simpsons will live on!

Fox has renewed the longest-running comedy for two more seasons, Seasons 24 and 25, which will include the show's 500th episode in February 2012, the network announced Friday.

The Simpsons cast close to signing deal — but how much will they make?

The renewal comes as a relief to fans. On Monday, the network reportedly gave the cast an ultimatum: Agree to take a 45 percent pay cut by Friday or the animated series will be... read more

The Simpsons Cast Close to Signing Deal — But How Much Will They Make?

• Oct 7, 2011 05:52 PM ET
• by Natalie Abrams

It looks like The Simpsons may continue their hijinks on Fox.

The cast of the longest-running prime-time scripted series is close to signing a deal, which will keep them on the air for one more year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The new deal... read more

The Simpsons' Harry Shearer: I'm Willing to Take a 70 Percent Pay Cut in Exchange for Profits

• Oct 7, 2011 12:24 PM ET
• by Joyce Eng

The Simpsons star Harry Shearer says he's willing to take a 70 percent pay cut in exchange for profits as a Friday deadline approaches for the cast to accept a 45 percent salary cut.

Speaking out about the negotiations for the first time, Shearer said in a lengthy statement that his team asked Fox Thursday for the lowest possible salary ...
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Report: Fox Gives The Simpsons' Voice Actors Ultimatum

• Oct 6, 2011 09:55 AM ET
• by Lindsay Silberman

Fox has given The Simpsons' six voice actors an ultimatum: They have until noon Friday to decide whether to accept a salary cut of nearly 50 percent or this season will be the last, The Wrap reports.... read more

Is The Simpsons Coming to an End?

• Oct 4, 2011 03:02 PM ET
• by Joyce Eng

Could The Simpsons be coming to an end? Or is this just a big fat negotiating ploy at work?

TV's longest-running sitcom may shut down after its 23rd season wraps in the spring because of contract talks between 20th Century Fox Television and its six voice actors.

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"23 seasons in, The Simpsons is as creatively vibrant as ever and beloved by millions around the world," the studio said in a statement Tuesday. "We believe this brilliant series can and should continue, but we cannot produce future seasons under its current financial model. We are hopeful that we can reach an agreement with the voice cast that allows The Simpsons to go on entertaining audiences with original episodes for many years to come."

The studio did not specify ...
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