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Here the community can nominate articles to be selected as "Today's featured article" (TFA) on the main page. The TFA section aims to highlight the range of articles that have "featured article" status, from Art and architecture through to Warfare, and wherever possible it tries to avoid similar topics appearing too close together without good reason. Requests are not the only factor in scheduling the TFA (see Choosing Today's Featured Article); the final decision rests with the TFA coordinators: Wehwalt, Dank and Gog the Mild, who also select TFAs for dates where no suggestions are put forward. Please confine requests to this page, and remember that community endorsement on this page does not necessarily mean the article will appear on the requested date.

  • The article must be a featured article. Editors who are not significant contributors to the article should consult regular editors of the article before nominating it for TFAR.
  • The article must not have appeared as TFA before (see the list of possibilities here), except that:
    • The TFA coordinators may choose to fill up to two slots each week with FAs that have previously been on the main page, so long as the prior appearance was at least five years ago. The coordinators will invite discussion on general selection criteria for re-runnable TFAs, and aim to make individual selections within those criteria.
    • The request must be either for a specific date within the next 30 days that has not yet been scheduled, or a non-specific date. The template {{@TFA}} can be used in a message to "ping" the coordinators through the notification system.

If you have an exceptional request that deviates from these instructions (for example, an article making a second appearance as TFA, or a "double-header"), please discuss the matter with the TFA coordinators beforehand.

It can be helpful to add the article to the pending requests template, if the desired date for the article is beyond the 30-day period. This does not guarantee selection, but does help others see what nominations may be forthcoming. Requesters should still nominate the article here during the 30-day time-frame.

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How to post a new nomination:

I.
Create the nomination subpage.

In the box below, enter the full name of the article you are nominating (without using any brackets around the article's name) and click the button to create your nomination page.


II.
Write the nomination.

On that nomination page, fill out as many of the relevant parts of the pre-loaded {{TFAR nom}} template as you can, then save the page.

Your nomination should mention:

  • when the last similar article was, since this helps towards diversity on the main page (browsing Wikipedia:Today's featured article/recent TFAs will help you find out);
  • when the article was promoted to FA status (since older articles may need extra checks);
  • and (for date-specific nominations) the article's relevance for the requested date.
III.
Write the blurb.
Some Featured Articles promoted between 2016 and 2020 have pre-prepared blurbs, found on the talk page of the FAC nomination (that's the page linked from "it has been identified" at the top of the article's talk page). If there is one, copy and paste that to the nomination, save it, and then edit as needed. For other FAs, you're welcome to create your own TFA text as a summary of the lead section, or you can ask for assistance at WT:TFAR. We use one paragraph only, with no reference tags or alternative names; the only thing bolded is the first link to the article title. The length when previewed is between 925 and 1025 characters including spaces, " (Full article...)" and the featured topic link if applicable. More characters may be used when no free-use image can be found. Fair use images are not allowed.
IV.
Post at TFAR.

After you have created the nomination page, add it here under a level-3 heading for the preferred date (or under a free non-specific date header). To do this, add (replacing "ARTICLE TITLE" with the name of your nominated article):
===February 29===
{{Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/ARTICLE TITLE}}

Nominations are ordered by requested date below the summary chart. More than one article can be nominated for the same date.

It would also then be helpful to add the nomination to the summary chart, following the examples there. Please include the name of the article that you are nominating in your edit summary.

If you are not one of the article's primary editors, please then notify the primary editors of the TFA nomination; if primary editors are no longer active, please add a message to the article talk page.

Scheduling:

In the absence of exceptional circumstances, TFAs are scheduled in date order, not according to how long nominations have been open or how many supportive comments they have. So, for example, January 31 will not be scheduled until January 30 has been scheduled (by TFAR nomination or otherwise).

Summary chart

Currently accepting requests from June 1 to July 1.

Date Article Points Notes Supports† Opposes†
Nonspecific 1910 Cuba hurricane 0 100 years since (but no points for that) 3 0
Oct 16 Oakwood Cemetery 4 160th anniversary of consecration, nominator's first TFA 10 0
Oct 23 International Space Station 8 Vital article, manned spaceflight record day 10 0
Oct 27 2004 World Series 3 Sixth anniversary of end of series, two year FA. 3 0
Oct 28 Chetco River 4 Nominator's first article 7 0
Oct 29 Fritz the Cat (film) 2 Promoted three years ago Next to be replaced 2 2

† Tally may not be up to date; please do not use these tallies for removing a nomination according to criteria 1 or 3 above unless you have verified the numbers.

Nonspecific date (1 only)

The 1910 Cuba hurricane, popularly known as the Cyclone of the Five Days, was a destructive and unusual tropical cyclone that struck western Cuba and southwestern Florida during October 1910. It formed in the extreme southern Caribbean on October 9, and steadily intensified as it moved northwestward. Shortly after making landfall on the western tip of Cuba, the storm peaked as a severe hurricane corresponding to Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale and completed a counterclockwise loop. The cyclone began tracking towards the United States, and moved ashore near Cape Romano, Florida. After moving through the state, it hugged the coast of the Southeastern United States on its way out to sea. Due to the storm's tight and poorly documented loop, initial reports suggested that it was actually two separate cyclones that developed and affected land in rapid succession. Its track was subject to much debate at the time, and eventually it was identified as a single storm. Additionally, observations on the event resulted in a greater understanding of other weather features that took similar paths. In Cuba, the storm was often considered one of the most severe natural disasters in the island's history. Damage was extensive, and thousands of peasants were reportedly left homeless. Throughout Florida, the storm also had widespread impacts, including the destruction of houses and the flooding of low-lying land. Although total monetary damage from the storm is unknown, estimates of losses in Havana, Cuba exceed $1 million and in the Florida Keys, $250,000. At least 100 deaths occurred in Cuba alone. (more….)
  • Support - as nominator Im nominating this hurricane on behalf of Juliancolton and the Tropical Cyclone Wikiproject, if im correct in thinking it earns 6 points as it is 100 year anniversary. We would prefer to have this up on TFA on October 16 but since that seems to be occupied we would be happy with any date between October 9th and the 23rd. Feel free to copyedit the blurb.Jason Rees (talk) 20:53, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment No points, see Rule 1 under "Nonspecific date article".--Wehwalt (talk) 21:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The cemetery article proposed for the 16th is also being suggested as the 31st October "Halloween article", so there may be a possibility of this being put on the 16th and that article swapped for the 31st date, if that sounds like a reasonable proposal? Then this would have a strong date connection. Bob talk 21:17, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It doesn't matter. There are no date connection points in the nonspecific slot.--Wehwalt (talk) 21:23, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
What I was proposing is that this could be moved out of non-specific to the 16th (or any of the other dates, really), and the cemetery article moved to the 31st. Bob talk 22:00, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
That sounds fine. Now that Mother and Child Reunion has been removed, we have an extra date slot available. Stonemason89 (talk) 22:16, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, and the date could be moved around a tad bit, to accommodate using it. :) -- Cirt (talk) 23:25, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. There are several dates this month where it will be eligible for centennial points. Jonathunder (talk) 01:19, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date requests (5 max)

October 16

Oakwood Cemetery is a nonsectarian rural cemetery in Troy, New York. Opened in 1850, it was the fourth rural cemetery in New York, operated by the first rural cemetery association created in the state. Oakwood is located in the Lansingburgh neighborhood on 352 acres (142 ha) of hilly land. It is known for both its dense foliage and rolling lawns, and has historically been used as a public park by local residents; many memorials include benches intended for visitors to rest. Oakwood is home to the Richardsonian Romanesque Earl Crematorium, the English Gothic Warren Chapel (pictured), 24 mausolea, and 60,000 graves. The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Oakwood is the burial place of educator Emma Willard, financier Russell Sage, and Samuel Wilson, the progentor of the United States' national symbol, Uncle Sam. (more….)

This is my first (and only) FA and my first TFA nom. October 16 will be the 160th anniversary of the cemetery's consecration. That said, I think I have 4 points: 2 for decennial anniversary, 1 for my first TFA, and 1 for not being similar to another TFA within three months. I don't fully understand the similar article requirement so my interpretation may be incorrect. Funerary art (June 20) is reasonably similar, and that was within 6 months. upstateNYer 23:26, 18 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You have to replace an article, the maximum is five. Whether the US Open cup has 1 or 2 points, it loses the tiebreaker to Battle of Gonzalez, so the cup is next to be replaced.--Wehwalt (talk) 23:33, 18 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
upstateNYer ← is confused by this comment. Sorry. :) upstateNYer 00:13, 19 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It's been taken care of, don't worry. Dabomb87 (talk) 00:15, 19 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
By that he means he's removed the nomination of 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final for the earlier October 5 date. Good luck with this nom! --SkotyWATC 00:03, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Points look good. Date of consecration is, I assume, equivalent to date of opening. Death, be proud. Reminds me of a family story. My grandfather was a bigwig in NY City Judaism in the early part of the last century, and got in on the ground floor (so to speak) when Temple Israel opened a new cemetery in Westchester County, getting the plot you see as you come in the gates. And he, his brothers, and their wives would go up there on Sundays to enjoy the spot, and the wives would complain, to which the menfolk would reply, "It's just like any other sort of real estate, location, location, location." Hope they are enjoying it, they've all been there at least 20 years now ...--Wehwalt (talk) 23:55, 18 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - something different, I don't think I've ever seen a cemetery featured article. Bob talk 21:22, 19 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ahem – iridescent 10:54, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sounds like an interesting article: however it is currently scheduled for tomorrow. Capitalistroadster (talk) 05:57, 21 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • My mistake - I forgot that the non-specific date had been bumped to the top of the page. Raul654 (talk) 06:43, 21 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - if for any reason it can't go on Oct. 16, it should go on Oct. 31. Smallbones (talk) 02:44, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • HA! Never thought of that. I would support that actually. upstateNYer 21:37, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Interesting choice for the main page, and I agree that it would also work for Oct 31. Karanacs (talk) 13:21, 23 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Neat subject. Oct 31 would work as well, maybe even better, unless a better "Halloween FA" article is requested.--NortyNort (Holla) 23:36, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - The 31st might be rather fun. If we're using it that day, could we perhaps use a slightly creepier picture? Bob talk 21:15, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • Suggestions? Or, I could take a new photo between now and then if you have a suggestion. Plus it would have the fall colors included. Comments? upstateNYer 05:35, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      • Tracy Mausoleum with fall colors might do the trick. Alternatively, you could put The office lodge in 1886 at top right just for the day, that is well creepy. More generally, I think a portrait format works best for the top right picture (the Fuller Monument may be suitable and would look OK at the infobox width. You would then want the crematorium one para down and floated left). Oh, support by the way for a good presentation of not the easiest of subjects. Mirokado (talk) 06:52, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, per Karanacs (talk · contribs). -- Cirt (talk) 16:13, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - Great article, but surely there are more notable cemeteries, and scarier ones to use for Halloween? WikiDao ☯ (talk) 00:32, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I guess a good place to look for cemeteries would be at WikiProject Death's FA class articles but I am not sure how many would apply to Halloween or have a date relevance. I don't see any other cemeteries either.--NortyNort (Holla) 03:34, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment - I guess we need a decision about the Halloween proposal fairly soon, as it would be a shame to miss the earlier date of the 16th if that's not going to happen. Bob talk 23:43, 28 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    • I can leave that up to Raul. Though I'd like to know when the decision is made so I can let some local historical societies, non-profits, and the cemetery itself know it will be TFA. upstateNYer 00:59, 29 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Interesting article. SlimVirgin talk|contribs 04:43, 29 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Sounds fine with me. JJ98 (Talk) 23:17, 29 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. An interesting read. Matthewedwards :  Chat  21:54, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support as fine output of WP:CDNY. Daniel Case (talk) 02:36, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support but would prefer Oct 31 if no other candidate for halloween arises. Up to Raul really Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:18, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

October 23

A planform view of the ISS backdropped by the limb of the Earth. In view are the station's four large, gold-coloured solar array wings, two on either side of the station, mounted to a central truss structure. Further along the truss are six large, white radiators, three next to each pair of arrays. In between the solar arrays and radiators is a cluster of pressurised modules arranged in an elongated T shape, also attached to the truss. A set of blue solar arrays are mounted to the module at the aft end of the cluster.

The International Space Station is an internationally developed research facility currently being assembled in low Earth orbit. On-orbit construction of the station began in 1998 and is scheduled for completion by late 2011. The station is expected to remain in operation until at least 2015, and likely 2020. With a greater mass than that of any previous space station, the ISS can be seen from Earth with the naked eye, and is by far the largest artificial satellite that has ever orbited Earth. The station serves as a research laboratory that has a microgravity environment in which crews conduct experiments and observations in various biological, chemical and physical sciences. The ISS is operated by Expedition crews of 6 astronauts and cosmonauts, with the station programme maintaining an uninterrupted human presence in space since the launch of Expedition 1 on 31 October 2000, a total of Template:Ageand, taking the record for the longest unbroken human presence in space from the Mir programme today, 23 October 2010. The ISS project began in 1994 with the Shuttle-Mir programme, and the first module of the station, Zarya, was launched in 1998 by Russia. Assembly continues, as pressurised modules and other components are launched by American space shuttles, Russian Proton rockets and Russian Soyuz rockets. The station currently consists of 14 pressurised modules and an extensive integrated truss structure. (more...)

Hi everyone, I'd like to book in the International Space Station for 23 October, the date the station programme takes the record for the longest continuous human presence in space from Mir. As I understand the rules, it gets 8 points for this date:

  • Date relevant to article topic (date the ISS programme takes the record for the longest continuous human presence in space from Mir): 1
  • Vital article: 4
  • Subject underrepresented at WP:FA (engineering and technology): 1
  • No spacecraft as TFA this year: 2

Many thanks, Colds7ream (talk) 14:55, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Points look good.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:06, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - Extremely important subject, lots of points, solid article. ceranthor 19:56, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, per Ceranthor (talk · contribs), definitely that comment is a good assessment of why this should be TFA ;). -- Cirt (talk) 16:14, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - great article, meaningful date. Shimgray | talk | 16:18, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - cool :) WikiDao ☯ (talk) 00:33, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support - I'm quite interested in spaceflight. I think it's time for the ISS to become an article of the day article. みんな空の下 (トーク | I wanna chAngE!) 00:59, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Great date connection, in-depth and great article.--NortyNort (Holla) 12:48, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Wow, much detail! An impressive, well-written article. Captmondo (talk) 18:12, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Very interesting. SlimVirgin talk|contribs 04:43, 29 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. We certainly have "space" on the main page for this one ;-)! Stonemason89 (talk) 01:15, 30 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

October 27

The 2004 World Series was the Major League Baseball championship series for the 2004 season. It was the 100th World Series and featured the American League champion Boston Red Sox, against the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals four games to none in the best-of-seven series, played at Fenway Park and Busch Memorial Stadium. The series was played between October 23 and October 27, 2004, broadcast on Fox, and watched by an average of just under 25 and a half million viewers. The Cardinals earned their berth into the playoffs by winning the National League Central, and had the best win–loss record in the National League. The Red Sox won the American League wild card to earn their berth. The Cardinals reached the World Series by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-five National League Division Series, and the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven Championship Series. The Red Sox defeated the Anaheim Angels in the American League Division Series and the New York Yankees in the Championship Series to advance to their first World Series since 1986. The Cardinals made their first trip to the World Series since 1987. The Red Sox swept the series, winning their first championship since 1918, which supposedly ended the "Curse of the Bambino", a curse that was supposed to have been inflicted on the team when Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees in 1919. (more...)

3 points 1 point for date relevency, as the World Series starts that day, and 2 points for it being an FA for over 2 years. Guy546(Talk) 20:46, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Points look good.--Wehwalt (talk) 20:47, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Does thos fit the new date relevancy point guideline? While I agree that this would be a good date to run the article, I don't know that it should get the point because the date isn't specifically relevant to/mentioned in the article. Karanacs (talk) 13:19, 23 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It is the day the World Series ended, though Guy546 doesn't mention that. So I think the point's legit. It's a twofer, sorta.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:21, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, per explanation by Wehwalt (talk · contribs), date appears to be relevant. -- Cirt (talk) 16:17, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support blurb looks a bit long though. Also there is a slight possibility that this year's series may involved the Red Sox or Cardinals, which might make this look like bias towards them should either of them make it to the series. Just something worth keeping in mind. BUC (talk) 08:32, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fixed up a bit. Guy546(Talk) 21:57, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The odds are that both teams will be eliminated shortly, perhaps as early as Monday in both cases. In any event, if you are still in a position to say that same time next Sunday, let's talk.--Wehwalt (talk) 22:19, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Well, we ran Kevin Pieterson on 8 July 2009, the opening day of the England–Australia cricket series, we ran Jesus College Boat Club on the final day of the Oxford college rowing races... I don't think there's a general Raul rule about not showcasing one team in a competition on an otherwise relevant date. BencherliteTalk 12:37, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Plus in hindsight, I think I was making a bit of a mountain out of molehill as it is very unikely either will even make the playoffs now. BUC (talk) 15:20, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Both teams are now eliminated.--Wehwalt (talk) 03:58, 29 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

October 28

The Chetco River is a 56-mile (90 km) long stream located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Oregon. It drains approximately 352 square miles (912 km2) of Curry County. Flowing through a rugged and isolated coastal region, it descends rapidly from about 3,200 feet (975 m) to sea level at the Pacific Ocean. The river's watershed was originally settled one to three thousand years ago by the Chetco and other Native American tribes. Several explorers, including Sir Francis Drake, George Vancouver, and Jedediah Smith visited the region between the 16th and 19th centuries. European American settlers arrived soon after gold and other precious metals were discovered in the 1840s and 1850s. The watershed remains largely undeveloped, protected by the Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest and the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. The upper 45 miles (72 km) of the river have been designated Wild and Scenic since October 28, 1988. Supporting a large population of salmon and trout, the Chetco's water is of very high quality. The watershed is home to many other species, including several that are endemic to the Siskiyou Mountains area. The northernmost grove of Redwoods—the tallest trees on Earth—grow in the southern region of the Chetco's drainage basin. In total, the river is home to over 200 species of animals, and 97 percent of the watershed is forested. (more...)

Four points, I believe: One for the 22nd anniversary of its Wild and Scenic designation, one for my first TFA, and two because the last river article was featured in February. Sincerely, LittleMountain5 23:01, 23 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment At least three. What are people's views on date relevancy?--Wehwalt (talk) 00:24, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Need the 25th anniversary to get date points, I would think. Nothing special about 22. Mirokado (talk) 00:57, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
You could still get 1 point for "minor" anniversaries like 22nd, 6th, etc. However, "22nd anniversary of its Wild and Scenic designation" is a bit of a stretch, since it's a relatively obscure milestone. If it were "22nd anniversary of its discovery", for example, I'd be inclined to give it four points. See The Political Cesspool (my nomination) above; 6th anniversary of the show's founding is significant enough to get it one date point, but if it were the 6th (say) anniversary of the day it was added to the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate group list, that would be too obscure of a milestone to give a date point. As far as this article goes, I'm not sure if "Wild and Scenic designation" is a significant enough milestone or not. I'd like another opinion. Stonemason89 (talk) 02:35, 24 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Wild and Scenic seems to be a notable designation and only 156 rivers in the U.S. have it. I believe it is a bit of a stretch as well but better than nothing. Unless you have the date a river was created, it is hard to find connect a date. I think 1 point is corrent for the date relevancy. --NortyNort (Holla) 00:01, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • support This is not "just another pretty river": as the teaser says, it drains the northernmost stand of Redwoods and thus deserves its day of fame. — Mirokado (talk) 17:10, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support We run a lot of geography articles, but they're generally towns. We don't have many rivers. – iridescent 17:18, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support regardless of how many points it has. I've visited the river a few times, as I have relatives who live in Brookings. I even swam in the river once and caught a few California newts. Good memories for sure! Stonemason89 (talk) 17:26, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, per Iridescent (talk · contribs), who makes a good point about rivers. -- Cirt (talk) 16:18, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, per all above. Bob talk 10:00, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support, I live nowhere near this river (nor inhabit the same country for that matter) but this geography article is both interesting, well-written and shows "how it ought to be done". Nice. Captmondo (talk) 17:53, 27 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

October 29

The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the animated television series The Simpsons. The film was directed by David Silverman, and stars the regular television cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Tress MacNeille, and Pamela Hayden. It features Albert Brooks as Russ Cargill, the evil head of the Environmental Protection Agency who intends to destroy Springfield after Homer pollutes the lake. As the townspeople exile him and eventually his family abandon him, Homer works to redeem his folly by stopping Cargill's scheme. Previous attempts to create a film version of The Simpsons failed due to the lack of a script of appropriate length and production crew members. Eventually, producers James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike Scully, and Richard Sakai began development of the film in 2001. A writing team consisting of Scully, Jean, Brooks, Groening, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti, Ian Maxtone-Graham, and Matt Selman was assembled. They conceived numerous plot ideas, with Groening's being the one developed into a film. The script was re-written over a hundred times, and this creativity continued after animation had begun in 2006. This meant hours of finished material was cut, which included cameo roles from Erin Brockovich, Minnie Driver, Isla Fisher, Kelsey Grammer, and Edward Norton. Tom Hanks and Green Day appeared in the final cut as themselves. (more...)

Five points - promoted 2 years ago, widely covered and no similar article featured within 3 months of requested date. —Ғяіᴆaз'§Đøøм • Champagne? • 8:58pm • 09:58, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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