!TU Tuesday!- The Simpsons are in danger in 23rd year

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.  And, develop FIVE factual, interpretive, and evaluative questions for further exploration of the topic(s).


http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/The-Simpsons-is-in-danger-in-23rd-year-2202691.php


This simpsons article was about the financial crisis that the cast and crew are having. Without severe finacial, the show wont have anymore new seasons. They want big pay cuts for the actors and actresses." The show's producer said Tuesday the show can't continue under its current financial model, following a report that big pay cuts are being sought for the actors who provide voices for Homer, Marge and Bart Simpson and other characters."

The actors make eight million dollars a year. The financial solution is to cut thier pay to about half of what it is now. Even though reruns on t.v are current, it's not enough money. The actors say that they will agree to a financial argement but they have to get part of the profit made from merchendising. "The Daily Beast reported Tuesday that producers are demanding a 45 percent pay cut from the six voice actors, who reportedly make nearly $8 million each for a season. The website said the voice actors have offered to take a 30 percent pay in return for a portion of the show's syndication and merchandise revenue." It looks like there will never be a twenty fourth Simpsons season unless big budget cuts are made to both the crew and actors.


1. What are the producers doing with the money made from the merchendising?
2. Why does it cost so much to run/ create a show like this?
3. Are other shows in this type of financial crisis?
4. Why were the actors/ actresses being payed eight million per season to begin with?
5. How much money does the simpsons show create a year?