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Fox Planning 'Simpsons' Sequel, 'Bob's Burgers', and 'Family Guy' Films

In additional "really, Fox?" news today, it would appear that plans are in motion for up to three feature film projects including a sequel to The Simpsons Movie, a Bob's Burgers movie, AND a live-action-mixed Family Guy movie.

Fox Planning 'Simpsons' Sequel, 'Bob's Burgers', and 'Family Guy' Films

This news comes buried in a lengthy report from The Wall Street Journal updating readers on the current state of the looming Disney/Fox purchase, with the revelation that these three feature films are planned with a new partner on the animation side since the long-standing deal with DreamWorks Animation expired after the Comcast acquisition of the studio.

FOX Chief Executive Stacey Snider has apparently "emphasized a revamp of Fox's approach to animation", pointing out the hunt for a new "partner" in animation to take the DreamWorks spot.

20th Century Fox is partnering with the Television Studios side on some big-screen adaptations of existing, popular animated series. Namely, an animated feature film based on Bob's Burgers, a sequel to The Simpsons Movie, and a Family Guy motion picture that would reportedly mix animation with live action, the WSJ reports "sources close" to the projects say.

Other sources say that Snider has also extended many executives' contracts for as long as company policy allows, looking into 2021, to possibly allow for a smooth transition if/when the Disney merger happens.

If/when these films are officially confirmed by 20th Century F., we'll let you know.


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Mary Anne ButlerAbout Mary Anne Butler

Bleeding Cool News Editor Mary Anne Butler (Mab, for short) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), and most recently Bleeding Cool. 

Over the past 10 years, she’s built a presence at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). 

 Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. 

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