THE KWIK-E-MART HAS ARRIVED!

Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart?

Well, it's happened! A handful of 7-Elevens have turned into Kwik-E-Marts in order to promote the new Simpsons Movie that hits theatres July 27.

Inside you will find many Simpsons themed snacks that manufacturers have made especially for the promotion. But the real treat is that some manufactures have made item that are taken directly from the show! It's true! Now you can buy a box of Krusty-Os, a can of Buzz Soda and your very own Squishee!

I think that this gimmick is a great idea, not only because it is fun but also because it shows that 7-Eleven has a sense of humour. Everyone knows that the Kwik-E-Mart convenience stores are based on the 7-Eleven franchise, but to have 7-Eleven actually take that stereotype and run with it show us that they are able to laugh at themselves. Good job 7-Eleven!

KWIK-E-MART IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart?

In order to promote the new Simpsons Movie that hits the theatre on July 27, 7-Eleven is converting eleven of its stores across the United States into "Kwik-E-Marts", the popular store from the Simpsons tv show.

The deal is not final yet but if all goes well you will see the exterior of the store changed to look like Kwik-E-Marts and you will be able to by products like Krusty-Os and Squishees (Simpson brand Slurpees).

A fun idea! I hope to see it follow through!

SIMPSONS MOVIE TRAILER

A second teaser trailer for the Simpsons Movie debuted during yesterday's episode of the Simpsons. I find it a little funny that they are putting the emphasis on its traditional 2D animation but most of the backgrounds and props seem to be computer generated but use Toon shading to give it a '2D look'. It still looks nice.

There are three types of Simpsons fans: The loyal fans who have been fans for years and will always be fans. They will see this movie; The fans who have given up on the show after season seven who will not see this movie; The fans who have given up on the show after season seven who will see this movie only to complain to everyone about how much it sucked. Don't be in that last group. If you don't like the Simpsons anymore than just keep it to yourself. I'm still a fan and have enjoyed the direction to the show has gone.

And in other news, a new trailer for Spider-Man 3 is out and it looks amazing! This will be the highlight movie of next year in my books! (This is animated news because most of the characters will be animated during fight scenes, I'm sure.)

It seems they are changing the plot regarding Uncle Ben's death in order to give Sandman some relevance. I'm afraid that this movie is trying to take on more than it can chew. Spider-Man will battle Sandman, Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin and an alien costume that will try to take over his mind and body! Not to mention that Peter will ask MJ to marry him and there will be some issues regarding the arrival of Gwen Stacy!! Too much! Either this movie is gonna be really long or it will end up like Batman & Robin or X3: The Last Stand; too many characters and plots for people to care about. I will still be there opening night to support my favourite superhero.