MIPCOM 2009 will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons with a series of special events climaxing with the presentation of the first MIPCOM Creative Icon Award to the show’s creator, Matt Groening.
Groening will receive the award Oct. 7 at a special ceremony and banquet to be hosted by Simpsons executive producer Al Jean.
The banquet follows keynote addresses set for Oct. 6 from both Jean and Groening on the show’s success and longevity. An international press conference also is set for Oct. 6.
MIPCOM is presenting the special Simpsons events in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution.
‘The irreverent humor of The Simpsons has traveled around the world. It is a remarkable example of a show that for two decades has combined creative richness with huge commercial success without compromise,’ said Laurine Garaude, acting director of Reed MIDEM’s Television Division.
