Maggie Simpson in: The Longest Daycare

“Maggie Simpson in: The Longest Daycare” is a 3D animated short film featuring Maggie Simpson. It premiered in the USA on July 13, 2012, alongside the movie “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” It was later re-released in February 2013, playing before the film “Life of Pi” in selected theaters. The short was briefly made available on YouTube in January 2013 but was later removed and then reuploaded on ANIMATIONonFOX in February 2013. It was released on worldwide television on February 17, 2013, and became available on Disney+ on May 29, 2020.

The story follows Maggie’s return to the Ayn Rand School for Tots, where she faces various tests and ends up in a classroom labeled “Nothing Special.” Her rival, Gerald Samson, is also there, and he tries to destroy a cocoon that Maggie is trying to protect.

In the plot, Marge brings Maggie to the school, where Maggie undergoes several tests. She relinquishes her pacifier, bottle, and keys and passes through security checks. Maggie is placed in a “Nothing Special” classroom, although she admires the “Gifted Children” room. Maggie attempts to engage in various activities but faces challenges.

Maggie eventually discovers a caterpillar and learns about the transformation into a butterfly through a 3D-picture book. She finds a cocoon and decides to save it from Gerald, who tries to smash it. A chase ensues, leading through different rooms in the daycare. Unfortunately, the cocoon is destroyed, but Maggie cleverly conceals the butterfly’s true identity.

The short was created as a way to give fans of “The Simpsons” a fun gift and was inspired by Pixar’s practice of releasing short films before feature films. It was directed by David Silverman and presented in 3D animation. The production process began in February 2012, with some scenes edited in After Effects.

The reception to “The Longest Daycare” was highly positive, with many viewers considering it better than the film “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Critics praised its animation quality, humor, and emotional depth. It was noted for its clever storytelling and use of 3D technology. Overall, it was well-received and viewed as a highlight 뉴토끼 webtoon for fans of “The Simpsons.”

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Nickelodeon’s release of “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” in 2004 marked a turning point for Nickelodeon Movies, as it received positive reviews and achieved significant box office success, earning $85.4 million in the United States and $140.2 million worldwide. This success led to the creation of a sequel and various spin-off products, including a video game, soundtrack, books, and toys.

Following this achievement, Nickelodeon Movies acquired the film rights to the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” book series in May 2000. Paramount Pictures, the owner of Nickelodeon Movies, co-financed the project with Scott Rudin. Several directors, including Terry Gilliam and Roman Polanski, expressed interest in directing the film. Eventually, Barry Sonnenfeld was chosen as the director in June 2002, with Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket’s real name) writing the script. The film, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, was initially intended to be a musical. However, Sonnenfeld left the project in January 2003 due to budget concerns, and director Brad Silberling took over. “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” was released on December 17, 2004, and it received positive reviews and was a significant box office success, winning an Academy Award for Best Makeup in 2005.

In 2005, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Classics acquired the documentary film “Mad Hot Ballroom” at the Slamdance Film Festival. This marked the studio’s first venture into documentary filmmaking, and it received critical acclaim while grossing over $8 million in the United States and over $9 million worldwide.

Following this, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures collaborated with Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to release a family comedy film, “Yours, Mine and Ours,” a remake of the 1968 film. Despite negative reviews, the 티비몬 film achieved modest box office success.

In June 2006, Nickelodeon released the wrestling comedy film “Nacho Libre,” starring Jack Black. While it received mixed reviews, it performed well at the box office, earning over $99 million worldwide, potentially paving the way for a sequel.

Two months later, Nickelodeon released the CGI film “Barnyard,” which, despite negative critical reception, was a box office success, leading to the creation of the TV series “Back at the Barnyard.”

On December 15, 2006, the studio released “Charlotte’s Web,” a family drama film based on E. B. White’s book. The film was both critically acclaimed and a box office hit, becoming Nickelodeon’s highest-grossing G-rated film.

In 2008, Nickelodeon Movies released “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” a fantasy drama film based on the popular book series. The film received positive reviews and achieved box office success, both domestically and internationally.

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Nickelodeon’s release of “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” in 2004 marked a turning point for Nickelodeon Movies, as it received positive reviews and achieved significant box office success, earning $85.4 million in the United States and $140.2 million worldwide. This success led to the creation of a sequel and various spin-off products, including a video game, soundtrack, books, and toys.

Following this achievement, Nickelodeon Movies acquired the film rights to the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” book series in May 2000. Paramount Pictures, the owner of Nickelodeon Movies, co-financed the project with Scott Rudin. Several directors, including Terry Gilliam and Roman Polanski, expressed interest in directing the film. Eventually, Barry Sonnenfeld was chosen as the director in June 2002, with Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket’s real name) writing the script. The film, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, was initially intended to be a musical. However, Sonnenfeld left the project in January 2003 due to budget concerns, and director Brad Silberling took over. “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” was released on December 17, 2004, and it received positive reviews and was a significant box office success, winning an Academy Award for Best Makeup in 2005.

In 2005, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Classics acquired the documentary film “Mad Hot Ballroom” at the Slamdance Film Festival. This marked the studio’s first venture into documentary filmmaking, and it received critical acclaim while grossing over $8 million in the United States and over $9 million worldwide.

Following this, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures collaborated with Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to release a family comedy film, “Yours, Mine and Ours,” a remake of the 1968 film. Despite negative reviews, the film achieved modest box office success.

In June 2006, Nickelodeon released the wrestling comedy film “Nacho Libre,” starring Jack Black. While it received mixed reviews, it performed well at the box office, earning over $99 million worldwide, potentially paving the way for a sequel.

Two months later, Nickelodeon released the CGI film “Barnyard,” which, despite negative critical reception, was a box office success, leading to the creation of the TV series “Back at the Barnyard.”

On December 15, 2006, the studio released “Charlotte’s Web,” a family drama film based on E. B. White’s book. The film was both critically acclaimed and a box office hit, becoming Nickelodeon’s highest-grossing G-rated film.

In 2008, Nickelodeon Movies released “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” a fantasy drama film based on the popular book series. The film received positive reviews and achieved box office success, both domestically and internationally.

Immersed in Blu-ray: Hitchcock and Bogart

The WB Archive Collection gets Hitch and Bogie on Blu-ray and they’ve never looked better for home viewing.

In Kent Jones’ indispensable doc, Hitchcock/Truffaut, he reminds us that Truffaut was on a mission to correct misconceptions about Hitch as a lightweight filmmaker and why we should take him seriously. And two of his most neglected “Catholic” films are I Confess (1953) and The Wrong Man (1956). They explore guilt and “interchangeable killing” in very unique ways for the Master of Suspense, shot.  Montgomery Clift plays a priest in Quebec who hears the confession of a murderer and, because of circumstantial evidence, becomes the prime suspect since he remains silent; and Henry Fonda plays a New York musician arrested and charged with a holdup and the ordeal drives his wife insane.

Both films are shot by Robert Burks with greater naturalism and contain elaborate detail, yet allow Hitch to visually express the outer disturbance and inner turmoil that haunt the two protagonists.  The Wrong Man is especially revered for its documentary approach (it influenced Taxi Driver) as an anomaly in the Hitch canon and with a terrific jazz score by Bernard Herrmann. But the director was not satisfied with either film and told Truffaut that they lacked humor and irony. Still, they are fascinating for their maturity and risk taking.

Speaking of maturity and risk taking, The Big Sleep (1946) and Key Largo (1948) find Humphrey Bogart at the top of his game with Lauren Bacall, playing Philip Marlowe for Howard Hawks and a World War vet tangling with gangster Edward G. Robinson for John Huston.

The Big Sleep is notoriously confounding but significant for the wit and chemistry between newlyweds Bogart and Bacall. In fact, a pre-release version in ’45 shown to military troops in the South Pacific was held back for re-shoots to capitalize on that chemistry (including the sexually suggesting racehorse scene). The result is a marked improvement in pacing and tone, with UCLA’s Bob Gitt discovering Hawks’ original cut in the late ’90s and restoring it. Both versions are available on the Blu-ray.

Key Largo‘s fine chemistry is between Bogart and Robinson in this claustrophobic noir about being hold up in a hotel during a hurricane and the combat training that benefits Bogart in outwitting the wily Robinson. Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Gomez, and best supporting Oscar winner Claire Trevor co-star in the expert ensemble.

Speaking of maturity and risk taking, The Big Sleep (1946) and Key Largo (1948) find Humphrey Bogart at the top of his game with Lauren Bacall, playing Philip Marlowe for Howard Hawks and a World War vet tangling with gangster Edward G. Robinson for John Huston.

The Big Sleep is notoriously confounding but significant for the wit and chemistry between newlyweds Bogart and Bacall. In fact, a pre-release version in ’45 shown to military troops in the South Pacific was held back for re-shoots to capitalize on that chemistry (including the sexually suggesting racehorse scene). The result is a marked improvement in pacing and tone, with UCLA’s Bob Gitt discovering Hawks’ original cut in the late ’90s and restoring it. Both versions are available on the Blu-ray.

Key Largo’s fine chemistry is between Bogart and Robinson in this claustrophobic noir about being hold up in a hotel during a hurricane and the combat training that benefits Bogart in outwitting the wily Robinson. Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Gomez, and best supporting Oscar winner Claire Trevor co-star in the expert ensemble.