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Popular Simpsons Character Finally Returns, 10 Years After Getting ‘Canceled’ — But With One Big Change

After almost a decade of being seen but not heard on The Simpsons, the show’s creators have finally given Apu Nahasapeemapetilon a voice again. In episode three of the series’ 38th season, dubbed “The Revengening,” the beloved Kwik-E-Mart owner was back.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 19

THE SIMPSONS Reintroduces Apu With New Voice Actor Sunil Malhotra

In early 2020, The Simpsons’ Hank Azaria said he and the show had made a decision they all felt good about. He would never again voice Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 19

‘The Simpsons’ Apu Returns After 9 Years With New Voice Actor

After almost a 9-year absence, classic Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon returned to Springfield on Sunday’s (October 18) Treehouse of Horror special, and he’ll be sticking around for future episodes.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 19

Controversial 'Simpsons' Character Makes Speaking Return First Time in Nearly a Decade

Apu is back! For over thirty years, The Simpsons has made a career out of being television’s favorite yellow-faced menace. This is, after all, no ordinary family sitcom.

New York Knicks News / HITC / June 15

Hank Azaria fumes at Taylor Swift over courtside appearance at New York Knicks NBA Finals game

Actor and producer Hank Azaria was not impressed with Taylor Swift’s appearance during the NBA Finals. Swift had courtside seats for Game 4 of the series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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The 25 most memorable fictional sports media figures

Every sports fan has his or her favorite commentator, analyst, columnist, or media personality. However, some of the sports' best media types aren't even real.

25 forgotten films that deserve to be rediscovered

Given the enormous output of Hollywood, it’s not surprising to find quite a few movies slipping through the cracks. What is more surprising, however, is the extent to which films that were popular at the moment of their release gradually fell into the black hole of oblivion once the initial moment of popularity and success passed.

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20 fictional sports uniforms we wished existed in real life

There are many beloved fictional sports franchises or teams out there that are worth celebrating. But how many have memorably great uniforms? Here is our list of the 20 best, presented in alphabetical order.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 7, 2025

THE SIMPSONS Actor Hank Azaria Is Scared of AI Taking Over Voice Acting

Hank Azaria, who has voiced over 100 different characters on The Simpsons, fears that artificial intelligence will steal the likeness of voice actors. Azaria penned an op-ed in The New York Times about the worries about artificial intelligence taking over voice acting and the art losing its humanity.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / February 7, 2025

‘The Simpsons’: Hank Azaria Fears Shocking Changes Are Coming to Show

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria fears that artificial intelligence will soon take his job, ending a career of over 35 years on the beloved Fox animated show in which he’s voiced over 100 characters.

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The 20 greatest misfit comedies in film & TV

Whether on TV or in the movies, there seems to be something innately fun and pleasurable about watching the world’s misfits and strangers band together, whether to save their houses from foreclosure or engage in some lighthearted piracy.

Entertainment News / Sporting News / October 18, 2024

Is Hank Azaria a Mets fan? Why 'The Simpsons' voice actor is sitting behind home plate for NLCS Game 5

Breaking down legendary voice actor Hank Azaria's connection to the Mets.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / July 14, 2024

‘Simpsons’ Legend Hank Azaria Is Obsessed with Mastering a New Voice: Bruce Springsteen’s

In our exclusive interview, the actor explains his emotional quest to embody all that is Springsteen with his new project, Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band — which he's turned down acting roles to pursue

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 20, 2024

THE SIMPSONS Won’t Recast Its Main Characters Any Time Soon

The thought of The Simpsons getting cancelled terrified me as a kid. Well, so much for that! The show is still going strong and will debut its 36th season later this year.

The essential Matt Groening: The best of The Simpsons, Futurama and other creations

What was going on in the world when 'The Simpsons' debuted?

TV shows that were on the air when 'The Simpsons' debuted

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20 parody movies that are better than the genre it was mocking

Parody is one of the genres that is the most difficult to do properly, let alone achieve that rare feat of being as good as or better than the object of said parody. Though the parody film seems to have entered one of its periodic moments of dormancy, it’s worth looking back at some of the most notable examples of the genre to appreciate it in all of its irreverent glory.

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The 25 most memorable fictional sports media figures

Every sports fan has his or her favorite commentator, analyst, columnist, or media personality. However, some of the sports' best media types aren't even real.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2021

Hank Azaria recounts auditioning twice to play Joey Tribbiani on 'Friends'

Hank Azaria wanted to play Joey Tribbiani on 'Friends' so badly that he auditioned twice

Friends is fresh in everybody's minds as the long-awaited Friends: The Reunion special is set to hit HBO Max on Thursday. Now, Hank Azaria has brought new fodder to the table: what would the iconic '90s and early aughts sitcom have been like if Joey Tribbiani were played by him?

Lisa Kudrow took a quiz to see which 'Friend' friend she is, and her result wasn't Phoebe

The best fictional sports TV shows

Celebrities who had cameos on both

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2021

Hank Azaria wants to apologize 'to every single Indian person' for voicing Apu character on 'The Simpsons'

No topic was off limits for Hank Azaria on the latest episode of the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, especially his controversial The Simpsons character named Apu.

Hank Azaria launching 10-episode 'Brockmire' podcast with former ESPNers

The 25 best minor recurring characters from The Simpsons

The best episode of every season of 'The Simpsons'

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Did you know these 20 'Simpsons' characters are voiced by Harry Shearer?

Harry Shearer has been voicing characters on “The Simpsons” since its pilot first aired back in 1989, and although he almost walked away in 2015, he is still an integral and cromulent part of the show 30 seasons later.