Simpsons

“After 18 years, it’s good to finally welcome the Simpsons home. Vermonters love The Simpsons.

“We’re glad for the honor, and today we’re all from Springfield. As much as we Vermonters prize our privacy, we also welcome this attention to our beautiful state. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie will look great on that yellow carpet with the Green Mountains as a backdrop.”

Source: Senator Patrick Leahy

July 10, 2007 -- "I want to congratulate Springfield and its partners for winning the opportunity to host the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie.

The community spirit and enthusiasm that was key to Springfield’s improbable victory is precisely why Vermont is such a special place—and a fun place—to live, work and raise a family.

Fourteen Springfields across the country competed in the online election—sponsored by the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation—to host the premiere of the much-anticipated movie.

Springfield, Vermont’s success is a true Cinderella story.    » read more »

Governor will cast his vote tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

July 8, 2007 -- Montpelier, Vt. – Vermont Governor Jim Douglas is urging Vermonters to support Springfield, Vermont’s quest to host the premier of “The Simpsons Movie” on July 26.    » read more »

July 2, 2007 -- Salem – Today Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski encouraged his fellow citizens to support Springfield, Oregon’s bid to host the premiere of The Simpsons Movie by casting their vote online by July 9.    » read more »

July 02, 2007 -- FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Tourism is working to help the small Central Kentucky town of Springfield in its effort to host the world premiere of “The Simpsons Movie” later this month.

The tourism department’s web site has been outfitted with a link to the USA Today newspaper web site where the public can vote on which of 14 Springfields around the country should be the venue for the premiere of the 20th Century Fox movie based on the long-running animated series on the Fox TV Network.    » read more »