show in association with 20th Century Fox Television. On May 14, 2012, it was announced that Fox had canceled the series after 6 episodes. The complete series was released on DVD on November 4, 2014, by Olive Films. Legacy The term "The Napoleon Dynamite Problem" has been used to describe the phenomenon where "quirky" films such as Napoleon Dynamite, Lost in Translation and I Heart Huckabees prove difficult for researchers to create algorithms that are able to predict whether or not a particular viewer will like the film based on their ratings of previously viewed films. For several years the city of Preston held a "Napoleon Dynamite Festival" in the summer. Many of the featured festival themes related to events occurring during the film. For example: Tetherball Tournament, Tater Tot Eating Contest, Moon Boot Dance, Impersonation, Look-A-Like Contest, Football Throwing Contest and more. Fifteen years after the film came out fans continue to visit Preston, primarily as a side trip as they make their way to Yellowstone National Park. The success of Napoleon Dynamite led to other films set in small towns, such as Little Miss Sunshine and Juno, which would have similar critical, popular, and financial success. See also Napoleon Dynamite Festival Napoleon Dynamite: The Game References External links 2000s buddy comedy films 2000s coming-of-age comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s teen comedy films 2004 comedy films 2004 directorial debut films 2004 films 2004 independent films American buddy comedy films American coming-of-age comedy films American high school films American independent films American teen comedy films Features based on short films Films about bullying Films about elections Films adapted into television shows Films directed by Jared Hess Films scored by John Swihart Films set in 2004 Films set in Idaho Films shot in Idaho Fox Searchlight Pictures films Idaho culture MTV Films films Paramount Pictures films 20th Century Studios franchises 2000s American films