Futurama Returns!

[Guyver]

It's Official: Futurama Returns!
Fry and the gang will be back for at least 13 new episodes on Comedy Central.

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.
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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.

I love this show :D

[Busyman™]

Good news!

[cpt_azad]

Hell yes :D seriously, Fox has got to be the most stupidest broadcaster of them all.

[muchspl3]

thats great

[wukka]

I've always thought Futurama was waaay better than the Simpsons.

Damn! have to wait til 2008 to possibly see any new episodes? What the hell? I thought they had sweatshops to crank out cartoons har har!

[cpt_azad]

I've always thought Futurama was waaay better than the Simpsons.

Damn! have to wait til 2008 to possibly see any new episodes? What the hell? I thought they had sweatshops to crank out cartoons har har!

You're not alone, Simpsons was great up until Season 9-10-ish, it blows now. Anyone that still watches it must need spoonfeeding or someone to tell them what to watch or what's good.

Either way, can't wait for the new season, hopefully they'll be good.

[mr. nails]

great news! i like the simpsons and still do, but they should had taken a break from it and focused on futurama a little while longer. either way, i like cartoons. i'm happy. :)

[cpt_azad]

great news! i like the simpsons and still do, but they should had taken a break from it and focused on futurama a little while longer. either way, i like cartoons. i'm happy. :)


Yup :D

Bender: "Your best is an idiot!" hahah :lol:

[limesqueezer]

Isn't Simpsons and Futurama from same ppl. When was the last simpsons ep made ? Simpsons is still on tv, but i don't think that futurama will be as successful.

[Busyman™]

Isn't Simpsons and Futurama from same ppl. When was the last simpsons ep made ? Simpsons is still on tv, but i don't think that futurama will be as successful.

Matt Groening and of course it won't be as successful, it already isn't.

The Simpsons has been on since '89. Futurama came out much later and was canceled.

I like Futurama better.

[n18]

I always enjoyed Futurama more than Simpsons and Family Guy.

[NeoTheOne]

Same here, i got all the computer releated jokes and such. I rember once , where the old Mac Judge is juding the fate of the trio (fry and such) and then he freezes and gets the unhappy smiley face lol. Classic mac lol i rember those computers from when i was in gr 1

[cpt_azad]

Isn't Simpsons and Futurama from same ppl. When was the last simpsons ep made ? Simpsons is still on tv, but i don't think that futurama will be as successful.


Ya its's by the same people but it's infinitely better than the simpsons could ever be (at this point in time and back when Futurama was airing), simpsons has really gone downhill. Futurama will be successful hopefully, I just hate how so many people still support such a crappy show (hey it used to be awesome back in the day, now it's just utter crap), it's like they need spoonfeeding to tell em what's funny and what isn't.

The option to cancel the simpson's while it's ahead isn't an option anymore since it isn't ahead, but Fox will never learn, I mean they cancelled Family Guy just shows you how smart they are.

[Busyman™]

Isn't Simpsons and Futurama from same ppl. When was the last simpsons ep made ? Simpsons is still on tv, but i don't think that futurama will be as successful.


Ya its's by the same people but it's infinitely better than the simpsons could ever be (at this point in time and back when Futurama was airing), simpsons has really gone downhill. Futurama will be successful hopefully, I just hate how so many people still support such a crappy show (hey it used to be awesome back in the day, now it's just utter crap), it's like they need spoonfeeding to tell em what's funny and what isn't.

The option to cancel the simpson's while it's ahead isn't an option anymore since it isn't ahead, but Fox will never learn, I mean they cancelled Family Guy just shows you how smart they are.

It has to get the ratings. The only reason Fox brought the show back was because of the high DVD sales.

[cpt_azad]

Ya its's by the same people but it's infinitely better than the simpsons could ever be (at this point in time and back when Futurama was airing), simpsons has really gone downhill. Futurama will be successful hopefully, I just hate how so many people still support such a crappy show (hey it used to be awesome back in the day, now it's just utter crap), it's like they need spoonfeeding to tell em what's funny and what isn't.

The option to cancel the simpson's while it's ahead isn't an option anymore since it isn't ahead, but Fox will never learn, I mean they cancelled Family Guy just shows you how smart they are.

It has to get the ratings. The only reason Fox brought the show back was because of the high DVD sales.

Just like Family Guy, it's sad though, just because a show gets high ratings doesn't mean it's any good (or better in comparison with other shows) a la Simpsons.

[Busyman™]

It has to get the ratings. The only reason Fox brought the show back was because of the high DVD sales.

Just like Family Guy, it's sad though, just because a show gets high ratings doesn't mean it's any good (or better in comparison with other shows) a la Simpsons.

Well....usually highly rated shows are good. I see why people like the Simpsons. It just doesn't cause bust your gut laughter for me.

Family Guy is very good for that.

[Rizindon]

Simpsons Rock !!

[SingaBoiy]

If it were to come back on Fox, you would see Futurama getting better ratings then Simpsons.

[cpt_azad]

If it were to come back on Fox, you would see Futurama getting better ratings then Simpsons.

No shit :D:D

I was wacthing an ep today, the one where they all get 300 bucks in tax refund, freakin hilarious.

fry drinking his coffee while stuttering was the best part (when he's in the cafe with bender) :lol::lol::lol:

[oo3]

I like Futurama better than the Simpsons, but they are unique in their own ways. I remember when Family Guy first came out, I thought it was a rip off the Simpsons. Now in some ways the Simpsons is ripping off Family Guy.

[cpt_azad]

I like Futurama better than the Simpsons, but they are unique in their own ways. I remember when Family Guy first came out, I thought it was a rip off the Simpsons. Now in some ways the Simpsons is ripping off Family Guy.

Ya I was really pissed off when I saw that one ep where Homer kills death and has to do his work, like come on can you be a little bit more straightforward, after that ep I stopped watching the new simpsons eps.

The oldies were and still are unbeatable though, like pre-season 10-11ish, those were the golden years man.

[fuxord22]

YES! i am so happy it is fainally back. I loved it and always will.

[aburyach]

Me too. One of the better shows out there.