Simpson’s writers are tired of doing all the work and as they so eloquently put it - too rich to care. Partnering with 20th Century Fox Television, fans are now being allowed a chance to Unleash Your Yellow in the latest user-generated content (UGC) contest that might see your new Simpson’s character on TV. (more…)

It seems as though the lines between what is user-generated content (UGC) and what isn’t may be getting a little fuzzy.

For instance, take the new Fox television contest called Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge, hosted by Aniboom, a company that specializes in online UGC video contests. It asks users to submit a short cartoon that, if developed into a series, would fit nicely into the line up of existing Fox cartoon programming such as Family Guy, American Dad and The Simpsons. The question is: is this contest really supplying Fox with UGC if that content is produced by professionals or other equally talented individuals? (more…)

Fox and MySpace are helping The Simpsons celebrate its 20th anniversary with a contest that asks users to create their own “couch gag.”

The couch gag has been a staple of The Simpsons 20 year run. It happens at the end of each episode’s intro and is often satirical or a play on pop culture. The makers of the show have consistently created new and entertaining gags every week for the entire life of the show.

The contest asks for live action submissions to be uploaded onto the MySpace. The entries will then be judged by a panel that includes the producers of the show. The winner will win a trip to Los Angeles to attend the 20th anniversary party and a home theater system. Fox has provided the music on the MySpace page along with contest details. The winner will be announced June 22. (more…)