The Simpsons are taking over MIPCOM to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic animated television series.
The celebration, put together by Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution with MIPCOM organizers will include keynote addresses Oct. 6 from series creator Matt Groening and executive producer Al Jean. The pair also will participate in an international press conference that also will include Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner, the voices behind Homer and Marge Simpson.
On Oct. 7, the mayor of Cannes will proclaim Simpsons Day in the city and present Groening with a yellow key to the city. That evening, Groening will receive the first ever MIPCOM Creative Icon Award at a yellow-carpet dinner.
‘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. ‘We are proud to be a part of the celebration of this truly global television phenomenon.’
