Futurama

[Soccerman06]

June 23, 2006 - Futurama fans can finally celebrate, as a long rumored revival of the series is going forward. For several months now there had been word that the show -- which ran on FOX from 1999 to 2003 -- could be coming back, particularly after the return of animated favorite Family Guy and a last minute renewal/return of King of the Hill seemed to prove there was an increasing confidence in the overall fandom and long term prospects for series of this type. Earlier this year, Futurama voice actor Billy West actually stated on his website that the show's return was a done deal, only to recant the statement. However, he did continue to say something was in the works, whether it be more episodes or direct-to-DVD movies.

Now we have official and definite word the show itself will be returning, with 13 brand new episodes set to air on Comedy Central. Like Family Guy, Futurama proved its popularity and earned its return thanks both to DVDs and also to repeats on Cartoon Network. Apparently there had been some negotiations needed in order to secure the return of the cast, but that is now resolved and all of the major voice over talent, including West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio will return to tell new tales about Fry, a pizza delivery boy who ends up 1000 years in the future.

The deal to produce new episodes of Futurama goes in tandem with Comedy Central's acquisition of the 72 previously produced Futurama episodes, after Cartoon Network's current deal ends. Fans shouldn't exactly hold their breath in anticipation, since Comedy Central will not be airing either the old or any of the new episodes until 2008.

Edit: clicked wrong button

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06

I agree?



KS

 

[Beige]

yay..

 

[chickadee]

they're brining it back on comedy central.

im assuming that is what this thread would have said if the OP posted correctly...

edit: d'oh. it was fixt as i was posting.

 

[jamesbond007]

2008?? Damn! Well, better to take it slow and not screw it up like the Family Guy re-airing.

 

[her209]

Nice...

Futurama > Family Guy

 

[lizardth]

Originally posted by: her209
Nice...

Futurama > Family Guy

:thumbsup: YAY! Futurama!!!

 

[6000SUX]

Awesome! It's one of the best shows ever. It's nice that the rumors are finally coming true. I always felt like the show was too intelligent and offbeat to appeal to the masses.

 

[HexiumVII]

yay, now when are they going to ring back firefly....gaaaaa (runs behind fire shield)

 

[Soccerman06]

Originally posted by: HexiumVII
yay, now when are they going to ring back firefly....gaaaaa (runs behind fire shield)

Ya that probably wont happen, esp since the movie took it in the buttox so badly.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Me likey some Futurama

 

[SSP]

:music:
Amy: In every life, we have some trouble,
Bender: But when you worry, you make it double
Bender/Amy: Don't worry, bee happy!
Professor: The landlord says your rent is late
Hermes: He may have to litigate
Bender/Professor/Hermes: Don't worry, bee happy!
Zoidberg: Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style
Ladies vomit when I smile
But does Zoidberg worry?
Feh! You wish
Don't worry, bee happy!
Hermes: Don't worry now Amy
Amy: OK, I'm happy!!
Bender: Take us home Bender!!
Don't worry!! Bee happy!!
:music:

 

[HermDogg]

Originally posted by: Soccerman06

Originally posted by: HexiumVII
yay, now when are they going to ring back firefly....gaaaaa (runs behind fire shield)

Ya that probably wont happen, esp since the movie took it in the buttox so badly.

True, but Firefly the DVD set has been in the top 30 DVDs for Amazon every day for the past YEAR. Also, it was only one or two days when it was above 25.

EDIT: Just checked, #3 today & yesterday. And how long ago was it released? Come on FOX, you've brought back shows with far crappier DVD sales!