How successful is the Simpsons?
How successful is the Simpsons?
Matt Groening's show is still a great success after 30 years, influencing pop culture and more. ... It has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards. In a recent poll in UK, the Simpsons were voted more popular than the royal family.
How much money does the Simpsons make?
Merchandise. The popularity of The Simpsons has made it a billion-dollar merchandising industry. The Simpsons merchandise sold well and generated $2 billion in revenue during the first 14 months of sales. In 2008, $750 million worth of The Simpsons merchandise was purchased worldwide.
How much is the Simpsons series worth?
The Simpsons franchise is estimated to be worth over $750 million dollars alone.
Why did they decide to end The Simpsons?
- Even if The Simpsons remains profitable, there has to be a point where the producers decide to end it on their own terms rather than because a cast member leaves or passes away.
Why is there an app for the Simpsons?
- Nowadays, The Simpsons seems to exist only to sell merchandise and legitimize the mobile app, which is just as ridiculously profitable and exploitative as every other officially-licensed, pay-to-play mobile game. The Simpsons died long ago, and the fact that it still can attract controversy is almost impressive.
How many seasons of the Simpsons have there been?
- After three seasons, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became Fox's first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–1990). Since its debut on Decem, 706 episodes of the show have been broadcast.
Who are the creators and producers of the Simpsons?
- Matt Groening, creator. Matt Groening and James L. Brooks have served as executive producers during the show's entire history, and also function as creative consultants. Sam Simon, described by former Simpsons director Brad Bird as "the unsung hero" of the show, served as creative supervisor for the first four seasons.
