Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum and Todd and Rod Flanders on The Simpsons got extremely offended by a minor veiled reference to Scientology written into The Simpsons and had it cut. Cartwright is a member of the cult of Scientology, and like Isaac Hayes she could always threaten to quit if her precious cult was satirized:

No one would dare cross Cartwright – she’s essential to the show as the voice of Bart and it would be impossbile to replace her. The Simpsons did kill off one character. Maude Flanders died when it was rumored that voice actress Maggie Roswell asked for a raise in 1999. The Simpsons’ cast also held a strike in the spring of 2004. It was resolved within a few weeks with a new multiyear contract, the details of which were not disclosed.

Scientology is such a powerful cult that they can dictate the plot of the worlds’ most popular and longest running cartoon series. The best way to counter Scientology is by learning about how ridiculous and exploitive it is and talking about it with people you know. It’s not a legitimate religion and it should not have tax free status in America.

A new 25-second teaser trailer announcing the release date of the Simpsons Movie was shown at the premiere of Ice Age: The Meltdown. It features Homer in a skintight Superman T-Shirt and announces the release date of the new movie as July 27, 2007. Only 15 more months!

Here’s the trailer: [via]

Although she was banned from the Vanity Fair after-party, Paris Hilton has gained entry to the most exclusive club of all. Paris is slated to guest star on the Simpsons.

Paris joins the much more talented Madonna as the latest celebrity to lend her voice to the popular animated series. And I never thought I would have a reason to be jealous of her.

Paris was also a guest on the OC last season. She played a much smarter version of herself at a club.

There’s no way you missed this peacock outfit she wore to Elton John’s after party, but just in case you want a good laugh:

Here’s an incredible video of the opening Simpsons credits filmed with real people. It’s meant to publicize the 17th season: