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The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the long-running Fox television series created by Matt Groening. The plot follows Homer Simpson as he causes an environmental disaster in Springfield, leading the government to trap the town under a massive glass dome. Directed by David Silverman, the film features the original series voice cast and expands on the show's traditional satire of American family life and politics.
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Why is Springfield trapped under a dome in The Simpsons Movie?
Homer dumps a silo of pig waste into Lake Springfield after the town has cleaned it, pushing the pollution crisis past the Environmental Protection Agency's limit. EPA chief Russ Cargill then seals Springfield beneath a giant glass dome.
What is Spider-Pig's role in the movie?
Spider-Pig is the pig Homer adopts from Krusty Burger after it appears in a commercial. Homer's failure to dispose of the pig's waste responsibly causes the environmental disaster that drives the main plot.
Who directed The Simpsons Movie?
David Silverman directed the film after working on The Simpsons from its earliest television seasons. The screenplay involved a large group of veteran series writers, including James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Reiss, and John Swartzwelder.
Does The Simpsons Movie fit into the television series continuity?
The movie uses the television cast and Springfield setting without requiring a particular season as preparation. Later episodes occasionally acknowledge events or imagery from the film, but the show largely returns to its normal status quo.
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