25 chosen for Hollywood's 'star' treatment Jun 24, 2008
Recipients of the sidewalk stars also include Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel and KCRW host Harry Shearer, who also provides voices for characters on "The Simpsons.". Cheeta isn't on the list. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Buzz Briefs:Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash Jun 20, 2008
Recipients of the sidewalk stars also include Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel and KCRW host Harry Shearer, who also provides voices for characters on "The Simpsons.". The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame... (CBS News)
KCRW's Harry Shearer to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Jun 20, 2008
and one of the best "voices" in the business (just ask "The Simpsons"), HARRY SHEARER is one of the most prolific entertainers of this -- or any -- generation. Today, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Committee announced that Harry Shearer is one of two LA-based radio personalities who will be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame next year ... For 25 years, Harry Shearer has been dissecting headlines, impersonating news makers, creating topical songs,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'simpsons' Deal Makes Crew Planet's Best Paid Jun 15, 2008
A typical work week for "Simpsons" cast members - Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe) and Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns) - usually consists of a table read of the script and recording their lines. (New York Post -- Business)
Albert Brooks is high on his Weeds role Jun 13, 2008
In Real Life, a filmmaker (played by Brooks, who wrote the script with Harry Shearer and Monica Johnson) persuades a family to let him record their daily life and ends up a home-wrecker, literally; he burns their house down for a big finish. Slide show. (MSNBC -- News)
The Simpsons Cast Got a Raise Jun 4, 2008
It is not clear yet which is the status of Harry Shearer, who voices Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders. He didnt reach a deal with producer 20th Century Fox TV and it is not sure whether he will show up for work on Tuesday. (eFluxMedia)
The Simpsons extend their marketability through 20th Century Fox Jun 4, 2008
Harry Shearer, who provides the voice for Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders, may not be present on the show due to unforeseen circumstances. Due to the length of the negotiations, the twentieth season of the show will have only 20 episodes instead of the expected 22. (TheCelebrityCafe.com)
Dough! "Simpsons" cast gets a hefty raise Jun 3, 2008
As of Monday, the status of Harry Shearer, who voices Mr. Burns and Ned Flanders, among other characters, was unclear. Because of a last-minute snag, his deal did not close with the other cast members', and it was not clear if he would show up for work on Tuesday. (Reuters)
Up from the Underground May 29, 2008
(This cabal of young revolutionary cartoonists and humorists also included a young Harry Shearer, who later went on to star in movies like This is Spinal Tap, voice characters for The Simpsons, and create the long-running political-comedy radio show Le' Show. And then, in the acid-peak year of 1968, Robert Crumb published Zap Comix, the first American underground book. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Why angry old men shouldn't blog May 27, 2008
These are intelligent actors, and I thought we'd come up with something special and insightful, like who literally doodles his thoughts; or writer who invaluably keeps recommending the finest fiction you haven't heard of; or the -- George Clooney [], Harry Shearer, Jamie Lee Curtis [], et al -- who frequently choose to write about politics and history, not just film; or the meticulously detailed writings of the musician ; or the crusading and utterly real ; or just the always, always, always... (Rediff)
Still no deal for 'Simpsons' cast May 21, 2008
The key "Simpsons" cast members -- Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe) and Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns) -- are believed to make around $360,000 an episode. (Variety)
Taking Control May 16, 2008
There's also Found Objects, produced by Simpsons star Harry Shearer, which catches news anchors acting out between live shots. "One of the very attractive things Rob said to me was, 'Artists retain copyright,'" says Shearer. (Forbes -- Business)
'Blood,' 'Men' top ADG Awards Feb 17, 2008
"For Your Consideration" thesp Harry Shearer emceed the ceremony, which followed a dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
The jokes are on YouTube, other sites Feb 11, 2008
com, which contains content from Harry Shearer. Those sites haven't struck gold yet. (The St. Augustine Record)
Wayans starts a Web channel Feb 4, 2008
Another similar venture is , which was co-founded by MTV executive Rob Barnett and actor/writer/comedian Harry Shearer. Start the Conversation, Leave a Comment. (Globe and Mail)
Ice Cube solidifies plans for a Web network Jan 9, 2008
com, a website for "artists to co-produce, distribute and monetize original, episodic video content," according to the site, boasts channel providers including actor/writer Harry Shearer, actor/comedian David Wain and musician/record producer Don Was. Ice Cube solidifies plans for a Web network. (USA Today -- Tech)
Critic's corner Jan 4, 2008
ComcastChristopher Guest and his merry players (from left: Christopher Moynihan, Harry Shearer, Catherine O'Hara, and Parker Posey)deliver their fourth comic jamboree, about what happens when Oscar buzz overwhelms the production of an indie movie called "Home for Purim." A knowing jeremiad against the awards-season machine, the movie also makes explicit the lust for show-biz validation that has lurked in all of Guest's ensemble projects. As an insecure actress, O'Hara is a scary marvel. (Boston Globe)
The Simpsons Movie, Blade Runner and more Dec 27, 2007
With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. (Time.com)
Click for Full Story Dec 23, 2007
Actor-comedian Harry Shearer is 64. Actress Susan Lucci is 61. (KWTX.com, TX)
Web sites attract striking writers Nov 30, 2007
The Web site MyDamnChannel features work from such people as comedian Harry Shearer, the voice of several characters on the "The Simpsons," and David Wain, a founder of the comedy show "The State" on MTV.. A musical satire from Shearer titled "Waterboardin' USA" has collected more than a million hits by taking advantage of the Web's viral nature, where videos are passed along by fans. (MSNBC -- News)
Thanks for the ceremonies Nov 26, 2007
As Harry Shearer's character in Christopher Guest's awards-season satire For Your Consideration bravely puts it: 'It was an honour nearly being nominated ... And if that jogs a hovering pen in the direction of any of those films, then wonderful; if not, like Harry Shearer says, I hope it's an honour being mentioned. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Rather mocking Nov 17, 2007
"Geez, don't you think he deserves a little payback?" The video of Couric was posted by comedian Harry Shearer on , a video website he co-founded. Jen Farley, a spokeswoman for CBS, would not comment on whether someone from CBS had supplied the video. (Boston Globe)
Rather Funny Sendoff Nov 17, 2007
"I'm gonna be like Dan Rather on YouTube," Couric tells her production crew in a video produced by comedian Harry Shearer on MyDamnChannel. com and distributed through YouTube. (Fox News)
Couric Mocks Dan Rather in Web Video Nov 17, 2007
com/2w6y6a) was posted by comedian Harry Shearer on MyDamnChannel. com, a video Web site co-founded by Shearer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
A Writers Strike Could Boost Web Nov 3, 2007
"We think the strike will give us many more opportunities to sign new talent in the coming weeks and months," said Rob Barnett, the former MTV exec who now runs original-content site My Damn Channel, which features series from The Ten director David Wain and The Simpsons veteran Harry Shearer. "The dark times for old media are definitely good times for new media.". (MediaWeek.com)
'The Simpsons' game is a treat Oct 31, 2007
And while many TV and movie actors deliver vocal performances like someone has a gun to their head, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria and the other "Simpsons" regulars clearly worked hard to make the game sound like the TV show. The plot combines familiar "Simpsons" situations, including clips directly from the show, with new material - much of it skewering video games. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Harry Shearer brings satiric revue to area Oct 27, 2007
Harry Shearer and his wife, singer-songwriter Judith Owen, conceived their satirical revue, "This Is So Not About the Simpsons: American Voyeurs," for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ... Harry Shearer gives voice to about a dozen regular characters on "The Simpsons," including C. Montgomery Burns and his assistant, Smithers, Principal Skinner, and Reverend Lovejoy. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Not just a real stand-up guy Oct 7, 2007
They all came out, in person or by video, including Maher, Richard Lewis, George Carlin, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Jonathan Winters, Paula Poundstone, Harry Shearer, Bob Newhart, Albert Brooks, Woody Allen and Don Rickles. In August, he appeared at the Edinburgh Festival. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Gee, Wally!! TV Land Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Leave It To Beaver With 24 Hour On-Air Salute Beginning Saturday, October 6th Sep 27, 2007
Additionally, veteran comedic actor Harry Shearer is seen in one of his very first roles as Frankie, a neighborhood tough guy. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mmmm... Movie! The Simpsons Movie Sep 25, 2007
"One of the best movies of the year" (Washington Post), The Simpsons Movie stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden and Tress MacNeille. Additionally, The Simpsons Movie also features the guest voice talents of Oscar nominee Albert Brooks, rock band Green Day and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks. (Canada Newswire)
Britney's Team Leaves Her High and High? Sep 19, 2007
Trav lin Light contains covers of Phoebe Snow s Poetry Man, 10cc s I m Not In Love and the Pointer Sisters How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)" among others. Great choices. Robert Wuhl at the HBO party, excited about the latest episode of Assume the Position on that cable network. The show is a hit. Evan Handler tells me has a small role in the Sex and the City movie, returning as Harry, Charlotte's menschy husband. Handler is currently in Showtime s Californication, playing David Duchovny... (Fox News -- Politics)
TV veterans switch to MySpace Sep 14, 2007
With the explosion of online video and the migration to the web of stars such as Will Ferrell, Harry Shearer and Bill Murray, Herskovitz and Zwick decided to resurrect the show and give it a cyber twist. The TV veterans were also attracted by the chance to have full creative control of the project and retain ownership, which could produce greater profit for them if the show becomes popular. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
MySpace to show movies from indie filmmakers Sep 12, 2007
Barnett will pay contributors including comedian Harry Shearer and "Superbad" star Jonah Hill out of his company's portion. MyDamnChannel. (AZCentral -- Business)
MySpace Inks Deal With My Damn Channel Sep 12, 2007
Like the original Web site, which went live on July 31, the new MySpace channel will feature original, professionally produced content from several established names, including Harry Shearer of The Simpsons and This is Spinal Tap and David Wain, a comic filmaker behind the cult movie Wet Hot American Summer. Also, starting on Sept. 12, Andy Milonakis, of MTV and general viral video fame will begin producing weekly footage for the site. (MediaWeek.com)
At 80, Mort Sahl is as funny and pointed as ever Aug 24, 2007
George Carlin, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Paula Poundstone, Harry Shearer, Bob Newhart, and Albert Brooks were there. The reclusive Jonathan Winters came out to salute his good friend. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Survivor's tale Aug 17, 2007
So does actor (and bass player) Harry Shearer, but he doesn't really count: He's Owen's husband. "Happy This Way," the artist's sixth album, came out in May, and she'll perform at Club Passim Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen, Others Reveal Magic Behind Improv Comedy Aug 16, 2007
Of course, Christopher Guest has practically made a directing career out of largely improvised films like "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show" and, most recently, last year's "For Your Consideration." And he, along with Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, comprise Spinal Tap, the fake band that was presented mockumentary-style in the landmark comedy flick "This Is Spinal Tap." ... Harry Shearer, part of the Christopher Guest family, gave a word of caution to fans and would-be improvisers:... (VHI.com -- Music News)
* Film reviews: The Simpsons will always be with us Aug 10, 2007
STARRING: DAN CASTELLANETA (HOMER AND OTHERS), JULIE KAVNER (MARGE), NANCY CARTWRIGHT (BART, MAGGIE, RALPH AND OTHERS), YEARDLEY SMITH (LISA), HANK AZARIA (PROFESSOR FRINK AND OTHERS), HARRY SHEARER (MR. BURNS AND OTHERS), PAMELA HAYDEN (MILHOUSE), TRESS MACNEILLE (SWEET OLD LADY) ... The head of the EPA is voiced by the Simpsons stalwart Albert Brooks, but the movie is generally light on celebrity cameos and voice-overs, properly emphasizing the talents of the series regulars (Dan Castellaneta,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fake Steve Jobs Comes To Forbes.com Aug 8, 2007
Among those who had been mentioned by Silicon Valley gossips as possible authors were tech columnist Andy Ihnatko, comic actor Harry Shearer and tech bloggers Jack Miller, Charles Jade and Owen Thomas. (See ). (Forbes -- Technology)
Fun over: satirical blogger "Fake Steve Jobs" exposed Aug 7, 2007
Others thought it was actor Harry Shearer. Still others called out various well-known tech bloggers as the true Fake Steve. (Xinhua)
The Fake Steve Jobs gets outed Aug 6, 2007
Forbes technology editor was writer behind popular satirical blog. Click links below for slideshow. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cult web show comes of age Aug 5, 2007
Former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner has started a studio to produce video shows and other celebrities, such as Will Ferrell and Harry Shearer, are embracing the web's creative freedom. Advertisers, too, are joining in. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hollywood pros to launch video Web site Aug 2, 2007
In this image from video provided by the web site My Damn Channel, comedian Harry Shearer, in full prosthetic makeup as Vice President Dick Cheney, sings No Cooler for the Scooter, an original torch song tribute to Scooter Libby ... Comedian Harry Shearer, filmmaker David Wain and music producer Don Was, among others, also hope to find creative freedom seldom offered by traditional media companies. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
A YouTube for VIPsHow are professional entertainers responding to the amateur videos on YouTube? With their own damn channel Aug 1, 2007
Actor Harry Shearer appears during an interview in the DJ booth at the Virgin Megastore Times Square ... Enter My Damn Channel, a company launching on Tuesday a kind of VIP version of YouTube, with episodic videos produced by comedian Harry Shearer, Rolling Stones producer Don Was, indie filmmaker David Wain and some other people who manage to pay their mortgages by entertaining us. (Time.com)
New Damn Channel cursed with video content Jul 31, 2007
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A former CBS Radio programming executive has lined up the likes of Harry Shearer, Andy Milonakis and Paul Reiser for a new Web site set to launch Tuesday featuring original video content ... At launch, current channels include the "Harry Shearer Project," featuring the political and pop culture satire of the actor-writer best known for his work on "The Simpsons"; "Links," which is created by musician/record producer Don Was and connects musicians and fans... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Simpsons Movie Jul 30, 2007
Lovejoy/Ned Flanders - Harry Shearer Professor Frink/Comic Book Guy/Moe - Hank Azaria Russ Cargill - A. Brooks ... It thus falls to Homer to find a way to save the town, in the process redeeming himself in the eyes of his wife Marge (Julie Kavner) and son Bart (Nancy Cartwright), who has grown to feel so neglected by dad that he takes refuge with Bible-thumping neighbor Ned Flanders (Harry Shearer). (Variety)
It's d'oh or die as yellow folk turn green Jul 29, 2007
The Simpsons Movie (87 mins, PG) Directed by David Silverman featuring the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer. There are no doubt some people who, standing aloof from popular culture, think a film called The Simpsons Movie must be a prequel to 'Wallis and Edward: The Windsor Years. (The Observer)
Boggle-eyed and on the big screen Jul 28, 2007
The headline names -- including Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Castellaneta (Homer), Harry Shearer and Hank Azaria (various parts) -- make a reportedly comfortable six-figure dollar sum an episode, in return for a few hours of recording that can be completed, if necessary, away from LA. This flexibility is what allowed Tony Blair to take a guest role: his lines were recorded in 10 minutes in Downing Street, one week when Al Jean, the showrunner who oversees the series from day to day, happened to... (Mail & Guardian Online)
The Simpsons Movie is all you'd expect Jul 28, 2007
The Simpsons MovieDirected by David SilvermanWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Mike Scullly, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder and Jon VittFeaturing the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kravner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry ShearerClassification: PGRating ... Over to Washington, where the power-mad head of the Environmental Protection Agency (Albert Brooks) convinces President Arnold... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Have you been paying attention? Jul 28, 2007
com: Hey Springfield-watchers, have you been paying attention. Hey Springfield-watchers, have you been paying attention. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Simpsons Hit the Yellow Screen Jul 28, 2007
Cargill who sounds a lot like Hank Scorpio, the maniacal but cheery evil genius Brooks voiced in a 1996 episode works for President Arnold Schwarzenegger (Harry Shearer) who declares: "I was elected to lead, not to read.". Homer must save the town from Cargill's plans for Springfield, but, more importantly, he has to win back the trust of Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Big screen action brings nothing new to The Simpsons Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer), Apu (Hank Azaria), Chief Wiggum (Azaria again), Moe (ditto Azaria) and others are hurt by the movie detouring to Alaska because only the Simpsons can be shown there. What's more, Bart develops an unlikely appreciation for Flanders (Shearer again) and whines about Homer not being a better father, which drags the movie down with the same pseudo-drama the TV show has been beating to death for years. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Woo-hoo! 'Simpsons Movie' is here Jul 27, 2007
30-day news archives. It's a good representation of life in a humorous way. (Florida Today)
'Simpsons' worth the wait Jul 27, 2007
With the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, Albert Brooks. Slide Show. (Newsday -- New York City)
Hey Springfield-watchers, have you been paying attention? Jul 27, 2007
com: Hey Springfield-watchers, have you been paying attention. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
'The Simpsons Movie' Jul 27, 2007
" Click photo for larger image. 'The Simpsons Movie' Voices of: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Tom Hanks. Director: David Silverman. Rating: PG-13 for irreverent humor throughout. Web site: Related stories Previous coverage A furious lynch mob comes after Homer, hands clutching to get at him through the bolted door. It's Night of the Animated Dead. But with crucial assistance from baby Maggie, the Simpsons escape to Alaska, where... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Simpsons Movie: All you'd expect from America's first family Jul 27, 2007
Featuring the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kravner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer ... Over to Washington, where the power-mad head of the Environmental Protection Agency (Albert Brooks) convinces President Arnold Schwarzenegger (Harry Shearer) to seal the polluted Springfield under an unbreakable dome. (Globe and Mail)
'Simpsons Movie' Creators Talk Pig Farms, Pixar, Green Day With Kurt Loder Jul 27, 2007
Then you have Harry Shearer playing Burns and Smithers and talking to himself back and forth. Or Dan Castellaneta as Homer and Grandpa having an argument. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Simpsons Movie Jul 26, 2007
This starts to come true when the Environmental Protection Agency, headed by a megalomaniac called Russ Cargill (the wiener from earlier, voiced by Albert Brooks) persuades President Schwarzenegger (voiced by Harry Shearer) that Springfield must be sealed off because of its pollution. Bart's sister Lisa (Yeardley Smith) has campaigned successfully to clean up the town's toxic lake, but Homer dumps a silo full of pig poo in it, causing animal deformities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
REVIEW : 'Simpsons' is timely good fun Jul 26, 2007
The EPA gets involved, as does U.S. President Arnold Schwarzenegger (hilariously voiced by Harry Shearer). The sinister head of the EPA, Russ Cargill (a very funny Albert Brooks), throws a dome over Springfield, allegedly to contain the disaster, and the denizens are out for blood Homer's. (USA Today)
'The Simpsons Movie' is like a TV spectacular, in the theater Jul 26, 2007
Starring the voices of: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, and Albert Brooks. At: Boston Common, Fenway, suburbs. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Will fans cry 'Woo-hoo' or 'D'Oh'? Jul 26, 2007
The main voice cast - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer - is joined by other series regulars, one superstar celebrity and a major musical guest band. Thoughts of a feature film go back as far as 1992, when "The Simpsons" overseers considered expanding an episode about Krusty the Klown's summer camp into a movie. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Simpsons Movie is funny, but not exceeellent Jul 26, 2007
Cargill who sounds a lot like Hank Scorpio, the maniacal but cheery evil genius Brooks voiced in a 1996 episode works for President Arnold Schwarzenegger (Harry Shearer) who declares: I was elected to lead, not to read. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
18 facts about America's longest-running sitcom Jul 26, 2007
Harry Shearer -- who voices Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner and others -- is the only main cast member to have not won an Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. It was nominated last week Outstanding Animated Program along with "Avatar," "Robot Chicken," "South Park" and "SpongeBob SquarePants.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Film Review: The Simpsons Movie Jul 26, 2007
" I don't think I'm alone in this belief. But it does not follow that "The Simpsons Movie" represents a creative peak toward which the show's 18 seasons and 400 episodes have been a long, slow climb. Let's keep things in perspective. "The Simpsons" is an inexhaustible repository of humor, invention and insight, an achievement without precedent or peer in the history of broadcast television, perhaps the purest distillation of the glories and failings of the United States ever conceived. "The... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
