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Matt Groening on Internet and Cartoons

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the let-the-man-speak dept.

prostoalex writes "Online Journalism Review posted an interview with Matt Groening, the mastermind behind The Simpsons and Futurama. Matt lists his favorite comic sites, talks about how Internet changed the cartoons, shares his view on Fox Network's idea to put Simpsons on cell phones, as well as his own plans for Web cartoons."

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  1. Re:Groening just became an ennemy of the MPAA... by Max+von+H. · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Perhaps you would have noticed Groening mentioned it in the interview, raising the very issue:

    "As somebody who's a glutton for entertainment, I'm amazed that I can listen to Indian pop music on the Internet from New Delhi radio stations. Yet there are whole regions of the world that I can't easily access [when it comes to] DVDs and television shows. I bought myself an all-region DVD player so I can watch British TV shows that aren't broadcast over here. But you can't play them here [without it]. I don't know if that's a phenomenon, but I think it's overlooked."


    IMHO it is relevant that this "old rant about DMCA/MPAA/RIAA etc" be discussed here, because a rather important producer is now complaining about how it restricts his viewing of foreign media, hence restricting his exposure to what's being made around the world. As an artist and media "glutton" I can perfectly understand his concerns about this piece of regulation.

    Yes, the "rant" is ON TOPIC since, in this case, we're also talking about accessibility to independent cartoons/films/shows/media.

    Next time I suggest you read the article before snapping and telling ppl what can be discussed or not, especially when the subject is about new media (cartoons in this case) and the ways to access them.

    Cheers,
    max
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  2. Changes in Simpsons Animations? by gozar · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I noticed in the last episode, Special Edna, it appeared to me that they are starting to use some of the Futurama computer techniques. I noticed several busy backgrounds with parallax scrolling and subtle shadows on the characters. Did anyone else notice it or was it just me?

    I noticed it at the IMAX movie and at the amusement park.

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