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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Mason Storm on Oct 12, 2010 11:27:05 GMT 1, Arf Arf!
Arf Arf!
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by stopki on Oct 12, 2010 11:36:41 GMT 1, Following-up on yesterday’s extremely viral and controversial Banksy opening sequence for The Simpsons, The New York Times speaks with The Simpsons’ executive producer, Al Jean. Some interesting issues are brought including how The Simpsons tracked down Banksy, the authenticity of the animation and the potential repercussions involving The Simpsons’ network, Fox. A list of questions and answers can be seen below.
Q. How did you find Banksy to do this, and now that it’s done, how much trouble are you in?
A. Well, I haven’t been fired yet, so that’s a good sign. I saw the film Banksy directed, “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” and I thought, oh, we should see if he would do a main title for the show, a couch gag. So I asked Bonnie Pietila, our casting director, if she could locate him, because she had previously located people like Thomas Pynchon. And she did it through the producers of that film. We didn’t have any agenda. We said, “We’d like to see if you would do a couch gag.” So he sent back boards for pretty much what you saw.
Q. Were you concerned that what he sent you could get the show into hot water?
A. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about it for a little bit. Certainly, Fox has been very gracious about us biting the hand that feeds us, but I showed it to Matt Groening, and he said, no, we should go for it and try to do it pretty much as close as we can to his original intention. So we did. Like we always do, every show is submitted to broadcast standards, and they had a couple of [changes] which I agreed with, for taste. But 95 percent of it is just the way he wanted.
Q. Can you say what got cut out?
A. I’ll just say, it was even a little sadder. But I would have to say almost all of it stayed in. We were thrilled. It was funny, I watched “Mad Men” last night and I wondered if this was my Don Draper letter to The New York Times. I knew just how he felt. But it was great to have a secret.
Q. One of the things Banksy is known for is disguising his identity. How can you be sure that you were dealing with the real him?
A. The original boards that we got from him were in his style and were certainly by an extremely proficient artist. We were dealing with the person that represented him making the movie. I haven’t met him, I don’t even know what he looks like, except what the Internet suggests. And he’s taken credit for it now so I’m pretty sure it’s him. We went through the people that made the movie so I assume they would know how to get to the real him.
Q. Even compared to how “The Simpsons” has mocked Fox in the past, this seemed to push things to a different level. Are you sure there’s no one higher up than you on the corporate ladder who’s displeased with this?
A. I think that we should always be able to say the holes in our DVDs are poked by unhappy unicorns.
Q. Has Banksy’s criticism made you reconsider any of the ways you do things at “The Simpsons” in terms of producing the show or its merchandise?
A. I have to say, it’s very fanciful, far-fetched. None of the things he depicts are true. That statement should be self-evident, but I will emphatically state it.
Q. A lot of the show’s animation is produced in South Korea, but not under those conditions.
A. No, absolutely not.
Q. And even that closing shot of the 20th Century Fox logo surrounded in barbed wire?
A. Approved by them. Obviously, the animation to do this was pricey. I couldn’t have just snuck it by Fox. I’ll just say it’s a place where edgy comedy can really thrive, as long as it’s funny, which I think this was. None of it’s personal. This is what made “The Simpsons” what it is.
Following-up on yesterday’s extremely viral and controversial Banksy opening sequence for The Simpsons, The New York Times speaks with The Simpsons’ executive producer, Al Jean. Some interesting issues are brought including how The Simpsons tracked down Banksy, the authenticity of the animation and the potential repercussions involving The Simpsons’ network, Fox. A list of questions and answers can be seen below.
Q. How did you find Banksy to do this, and now that it’s done, how much trouble are you in?
A. Well, I haven’t been fired yet, so that’s a good sign. I saw the film Banksy directed, “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” and I thought, oh, we should see if he would do a main title for the show, a couch gag. So I asked Bonnie Pietila, our casting director, if she could locate him, because she had previously located people like Thomas Pynchon. And she did it through the producers of that film. We didn’t have any agenda. We said, “We’d like to see if you would do a couch gag.” So he sent back boards for pretty much what you saw.
Q. Were you concerned that what he sent you could get the show into hot water?
A. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about it for a little bit. Certainly, Fox has been very gracious about us biting the hand that feeds us, but I showed it to Matt Groening, and he said, no, we should go for it and try to do it pretty much as close as we can to his original intention. So we did. Like we always do, every show is submitted to broadcast standards, and they had a couple of [changes] which I agreed with, for taste. But 95 percent of it is just the way he wanted.
Q. Can you say what got cut out?
A. I’ll just say, it was even a little sadder. But I would have to say almost all of it stayed in. We were thrilled. It was funny, I watched “Mad Men” last night and I wondered if this was my Don Draper letter to The New York Times. I knew just how he felt. But it was great to have a secret.
Q. One of the things Banksy is known for is disguising his identity. How can you be sure that you were dealing with the real him?
A. The original boards that we got from him were in his style and were certainly by an extremely proficient artist. We were dealing with the person that represented him making the movie. I haven’t met him, I don’t even know what he looks like, except what the Internet suggests. And he’s taken credit for it now so I’m pretty sure it’s him. We went through the people that made the movie so I assume they would know how to get to the real him.
Q. Even compared to how “The Simpsons” has mocked Fox in the past, this seemed to push things to a different level. Are you sure there’s no one higher up than you on the corporate ladder who’s displeased with this?
A. I think that we should always be able to say the holes in our DVDs are poked by unhappy unicorns.
Q. Has Banksy’s criticism made you reconsider any of the ways you do things at “The Simpsons” in terms of producing the show or its merchandise?
A. I have to say, it’s very fanciful, far-fetched. None of the things he depicts are true. That statement should be self-evident, but I will emphatically state it.
Q. A lot of the show’s animation is produced in South Korea, but not under those conditions.
A. No, absolutely not.
Q. And even that closing shot of the 20th Century Fox logo surrounded in barbed wire?
A. Approved by them. Obviously, the animation to do this was pricey. I couldn’t have just snuck it by Fox. I’ll just say it’s a place where edgy comedy can really thrive, as long as it’s funny, which I think this was. None of it’s personal. This is what made “The Simpsons” what it is.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by barryscott on Oct 12, 2010 13:04:23 GMT 1, In the words of comic book guy - worst intro ever.
It was meh. Nothing more, nothing less.
In the words of comic book guy - worst intro ever.
It was meh. Nothing more, nothing less.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by naughtyshorty on Oct 12, 2010 13:08:55 GMT 1, Oh sorry, i thought we was having a little joke with each other there, theres no justification for either of you.... i didnt realise the bitterness caused by 'the vitriolic outpourings and hassles' you've had tho man, shall i book you a place on Golgotha now? will you provide your own cross or shall i organise one for your arrival?? Personally i imagine you'd like to carry it with you to show how 'great' the burden is.....
ha ha! well said!
Oh sorry, i thought we was having a little joke with each other there, theres no justification for either of you.... i didnt realise the bitterness caused by 'the vitriolic outpourings and hassles' you've had tho man, shall i book you a place on Golgotha now? will you provide your own cross or shall i organise one for your arrival?? Personally i imagine you'd like to carry it with you to show how 'great' the burden is..... ha ha! well said! |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2010 13:20:32 GMT 1,
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by digitalkid on Oct 12, 2010 13:25:31 GMT 1, In the words of comic book guy - worst intro ever. It was meh. Nothing more, nothing less.
I have to agree - lame...
In the words of comic book guy - worst intro ever. It was meh. Nothing more, nothing less. I have to agree - lame... |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by wizzy on Oct 12, 2010 13:26:59 GMT 1, Dont think so Silky? the BBC one is still working though so who knows?.
Dont think so Silky? the BBC one is still working though so who knows?.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by spencerlee on Oct 12, 2010 13:50:04 GMT 1, Oh come on someone out there in Banksy land must be able to justify this move to me, and if its a proper justification that holds water I'll keep my big gorgeous mouth shut!
I imagine Banksy is penning a grovelling letter of apology to you right now.
Oh come on someone out there in Banksy land must be able to justify this move to me, and if its a proper justification that holds water I'll keep my big gorgeous mouth shut! I imagine Banksy is penning a grovelling letter of apology to you right now. |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Happy Shopper on Oct 12, 2010 14:11:19 GMT 1, If someone can give a good reason why Banksy SHOULDN'T have done this, I'd love to hear it.
It's just fun, and he made some nice jokes about the corporation behind the entertainment. That's all.
Oh, and I'm sure he got paid... Damn him to hell! 
If someone can give a good reason why Banksy SHOULDN'T have done this, I'd love to hear it. It's just fun, and he made some nice jokes about the corporation behind the entertainment. That's all. Oh, and I'm sure he got paid... Damn him to hell! |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by illu on Oct 12, 2010 14:21:07 GMT 1, wondering when mr b signs his prints with el barto? ;D
wondering when mr b signs his prints with el barto? ;D
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2010 15:13:19 GMT 1,
Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.html
I mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out? 
Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.htmlI mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out? |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by snausages on Oct 12, 2010 15:33:58 GMT 1, Flight of the Concords last week and Banksy this week. Simpsons really trying to keep relevant.
Funny intro but surprised it's as "controversial" as it is. I'm pretty sure Groening has made jokes about armies of sweatshop animators in episodes before this.
Flight of the Concords last week and Banksy this week. Simpsons really trying to keep relevant.
Funny intro but surprised it's as "controversial" as it is. I'm pretty sure Groening has made jokes about armies of sweatshop animators in episodes before this.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by otomi on Oct 12, 2010 16:06:46 GMT 1, it's great that Fox is acting the way they do because of that they look like the corporation as which Banksy portraits them
it's great that Fox is acting the way they do because of that they look like the corporation as which Banksy portraits them
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2010 17:37:21 GMT 1, 
"The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!"
"The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!"
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2010 17:40:00 GMT 1, He's not a member here is he? 
He's not a member here is he? |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by wizzy on Oct 12, 2010 18:01:53 GMT 1, "Bankski out of England", when did Bankski out of England break into a graffiti zoo?.
"Bankski out of England", when did Bankski out of England break into a graffiti zoo?.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by bigtlt on Oct 12, 2010 18:11:46 GMT 1, Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.htmlI mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out?
Video is back up at Banksy.co.uk, just tried to show a friend how it had benn pulled....look a right plum now! 
Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.htmlI mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out? Video is back up at Banksy.co.uk, just tried to show a friend how it had benn pulled....look a right plum now! |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Deleted on Oct 12, 2010 18:59:50 GMT 1, "The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!"
thats not banksy is it?
"The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!" thats not banksy is it? |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by lumbo on Oct 12, 2010 19:04:26 GMT 1, maybe if he stopped watching The Simpsons he could go out and find himself a job?
maybe if he stopped watching The Simpsons he could go out and find himself a job?
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by angel41 on Oct 12, 2010 19:04:44 GMT 1, No, it's "Banksky".
No, it's "Banksky".
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by zane on Oct 12, 2010 20:04:48 GMT 1, If someone can give a good reason why Banksy SHOULDN'T have done this, I'd love to hear it. It's just fun, and he made some nice jokes about the corporation behind the entertainment. That's all. Oh, and I'm sure he got paid... Damn him to hell!
I wish I'd have the chance to do the Simpsons intro. ;D
If someone can give a good reason why Banksy SHOULDN'T have done this, I'd love to hear it. It's just fun, and he made some nice jokes about the corporation behind the entertainment. That's all. Oh, and I'm sure he got paid... Damn him to hell! I wish I'd have the chance to do the Simpsons intro. ;D |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by illu on Oct 12, 2010 20:47:02 GMT 1, "The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!" thats not banksy is it?
to quote this little green guy: "the f**k shut up you must"
"The Simpsons and Banksy laugh all the way to the bank!" thats not banksy is it? to quote this little green guy: "the f**k shut up you must" |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2010 22:46:58 GMT 1, Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.htmlI mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out? Video is back up at Banksy.co.uk, just tried to show a friend how it had benn pulled....look a right plum now!
Well done Banksy!  Looks like its the exact same upload, but its been cleared by Fox.
Be interesting to see if the video goes back up on Banksy's website - www.banksy.co.uk/asseenontv.htmlI mean will it get removed completely or is Banksy talking to them now to try and sort it out? Video is back up at Banksy.co.uk, just tried to show a friend how it had benn pulled....look a right plum now! Well done Banksy! Looks like its the exact same upload, but its been cleared by Fox. |
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Martin DK on Oct 12, 2010 23:00:27 GMT 1, Anger management to the guy in the kitchen, its only a cartoon.
Anger management to the guy in the kitchen, its only a cartoon.
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Wearology on Oct 13, 2010 2:17:03 GMT 1, OVER 3 MILLION HITS ON YOU TUBE - AMERICA MEET BANKSY - BANKSY MEET AMERICA - NOW GO CONSUME SOME MORE
OVER 3 MILLION HITS ON YOU TUBE - AMERICA MEET BANKSY - BANKSY MEET AMERICA - NOW GO CONSUME SOME MORE
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by otomi on Oct 13, 2010 2:32:48 GMT 1, If that guy has kids the last thing I worry about is them watching Simpsons
If that guy has kids the last thing I worry about is them watching Simpsons
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BANKSY on The Simpsons, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Oct 13, 2010 3:06:41 GMT 1, OVER 3 MILLION HITS ON YOU TUBE - AMERICA MEET BANKSY - BANKSY MEET AMERICA - NOW GO CONSUME SOME MORE
Does this mean he is now getting as popular as Mr. Brian Wash ;D
OVER 3 MILLION HITS ON YOU TUBE - AMERICA MEET BANKSY - BANKSY MEET AMERICA - NOW GO CONSUME SOME MORE Does this mean he is now getting as popular as Mr. Brian Wash ;D |
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I guess they might want to remove all the other versions posted by other people and just leave his 
Looks like its the exact same upload, but its been cleared by Fox.
