‘The Simpsons Movie’ Names Winner of Hometown Movie Challenge

Springfield in Vermont has emerged the winner of “The Simpsons Movie” hometown challenge. The premiere screening of the film will show there.

The 13 other Springfields that lost out will see a screening of their own the night before the movie hits theaters on July 27. The filmmakers said in a statement: “It’s a futile attempt to prove that Hollywood has a heart.”

The 14 participating Springfields were: Massachusetts, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, Nebraska, Colorado, Louisiana and Vermont.

Each participating Springfield submitted a film three to five minutes in length to showcase its Simpson spirit.