Bell Media has successfully secured a deal with Disney Entertainment to continue broadcasting the Québécois French version of “The Simpsons.” The 36th season of “Les Simpson” will be shown on Bell Media’s Noovo television channel and streamed on Crave during the fall.
Last year, fans were upset when Corus Entertainment chose not to renew the broadcast rights, forcing francophone viewers to watch new episodes in European French. However, an online petition garnered thousands of signatures to preserve the Québécois dubbing, known for incorporating local references, politicians, current events, and popular phrases for 35 seasons.
The Québécois versions are typically one season behind the American release, with the American version starting its 37th season in September. Fans can enjoy seasons one to 35 of “The Simpsons” in Québécois French on Disney+.
In a social media video from Noovo, Bart and Lisa Simpson announced the return of the Québécois French voices, much to the delight of local audiences. Thiéry Dubé, the voice behind Homer Simpson since 2018, expressed gratitude for the 30,000 signatures on the petition to bring back the beloved version.