MySpace is launching a new video contest in commemoration of The Simpsons 20th anniversary - users create their own live-action videos inspired by The Simpsons opening sequence. Here are details:
To enter the competition, fans need to create live-action videos of their own original couch gags, that are no more than 45 seconds in length, and upload them to 'The Simpsons' MySpace page.
Entrants, who must be 18 years and over, are allowed to use the audio files of 'The Simpsons' theme song, which can be found on the contest page.
The live-action videos must be submitted by May 18 and a winner will be selected by a judging panel, including 'The Simpsons' producers, on June 22.
The winner and a guest will receive a trip to Los Angeles to attend 'The Simpsons' 21st season premiere party, a home entertainment system and a custom drawing of 'The Simpsons'.
Additionally, a fan favourite winner will be chosen by users. That winner will be awarded a 'The Simpsons' prize pack.
Not to grouse or anything, but shouldn't the prize be better? Shouldn't there be some cash, and shouldn't your video at least be featured on the Simpsons website? Guess it's a matter of that not being necessary - you know Simpsons fanatics with video cameras will go apeshit over this contest even if the grand prize was a six pack of Duff.