Simpsons DVD Press Release

[James Harvey]

Just thought I'd pass this on, too. I may get this DVD anyways:


Following the success of the "X-Files" box sets from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, talk and rumors starting circulating concerning Fox's other hit shows. Now finally, the studio has announced details on one of television's longest running and most successful series, The Simpsons. Like the "X-Files" sets, "The Simpsons" are set to be released one season at a time. The first season, scheduled for a September release, will contain all thirteen episodes from the first season in a three disc boxed set.

No one should be disappointed by the special features announced for the set which includes some very pleasant surprises. In addition to the episodes, the set will include the original "Simpsons" shorts that debuted on "The Tracey Ullman Show" and a never-before-seen lost episode. A commentary will be provided for each episode in addition to original scripts. Seven foreign language clips will be provided as well as Albert Brooks outtakes, a BBC special; "America's First Family", an ABC News Special Report on the Bart Simpson T-shirt controversy, early sketches, magazine covers and stills.

The creative forces at Fox are already planning features for future box sets and are hoping to include, among other things, retrospective specials focusing on each character. Studio reps made a point to mention that one feature not planned to be included is footage of the actors recording dialog - effectively "Bursting the Bubble".

Since Season One will only contain three discs, it will be cheaper than previous "X-Files" and future "Simpsons" sets with a price of $39.98. The set is scheduled to be available on September 25th, and if all goes well, Fox hopes to have Season Two available for the holidays.

Sounds great!

[Calhoun07]

Hey, that price IS reasonable!

Those extras sound like the best ever for a season set! Any word yet when we can expect to see Futurama on DVD?

[Vigo Sprax]

I was ready to pay $100 for this thing! Exactly how many episodes, not counting the "lost" one were there? I guess you can compress animation more, and therefore save space.

[James Harvey]

There was 13 episodes in season one, not counting the Tracey Ullman skits and the lost episode. Those 13 episodes will be spread out over 2 discs, airing in production number order. The 2nd DVD will likely be double in size and cost twice as much. The first Futurama DVD will contian the first season's 13 episodes (I thinkit was 13) and will likely mimic the first Simpsons DVD. I'll see what I can dig up.

[Firefly]

This is awsome the Simpsons and Futurama a two of my favriote shows, and the price is even better news. Now only if we could get our Batman DVD's from WB.

[Calhoun07]

Now if we could only get King of the Hill!!!!!

[The Mad Hatter]

Too groovy! Anyone have any idea what the lost episode is about?