"The Simpsons"

Torn Rose · 2004-04-01, 10:53 PM

Saw on CNN today the voices all went on strike.

They want a raise from $125k per show to $350k

If this is a joke, it's not my joke, I did really see it on CNN.

People in the News: 'Simpsons' voices hold out for more

Bart and Homer Simpson will grab any excuse to shirk, but their alter egos have a more weighty reason: money. Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Nancy Cartwright (Bart) and four other actors who voice the iconic characters are boycotting script readings for the upcoming 16th season of "The Simpsons."
Their three-year contracts ran out a few months ago. Daily Variety says each actor wants $360,000 an episode (close to $8 million for the season) -- nearly three times their current pay. In 1998 they were getting $30,000 per episode.

2004-04-01, 10:53 PM	#5
Torn Rose "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." ~ Mark Twain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,806	Saw on CNN today the voices all went on strike. They want a raise from $125k per show to $350k If this is a joke, it's not my joke, I did really see it on CNN. People in the News: 'Simpsons' voices hold out for more Bart and Homer Simpson will grab any excuse to shirk, but their alter egos have a more weighty reason: money. Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Nancy Cartwright (Bart) and four other actors who voice the iconic characters are boycotting script readings for the upcoming 16th season of "The Simpsons." Their three-year contracts ran out a few months ago. Daily Variety says each actor wants $360,000 an episode (close to $8 million for the season) -- nearly three times their current pay. In 1998 they were getting $30,000 per episode. Last edited by Torn Rose; 2004-04-01 at 10:58 PM..