The show has won dozens of awards, including 24 Emmy Awards, 26 Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. "Time" magazine's December 31, 1999 issue named it the 20th century's best television series. A film version grossed over half a billion dollars worldwide. On February 26, 2009, Fox renewed "The Simpsons" for an additional two years, "...which will secure its place as TV's longest-running prime-time series." Its 21st season began on September 27, 2009, breaking the 20-season record it once shared with "Gunsmoke".