Futurama cancelled again....
04-22-13, 01:54 PM
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Futurama cancelled again....
http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/22/42...s-on-june-19th
Futurama is no stranger to being cancelled, and it unfortunately looks like the axe has fallen yet again — Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Comedy Central has declined to renew the show, making the seventh season the last go for the Planet Express crew (note: link contains season seven spoilers). While the show has a loyal and devoted fanbase, it also has had more ups and downs than most programs experience since its debut on Fox way back in 1999. Futurama was the victim of erratic scheduling until the plug was finally pulled (for the first time) in 2003.
Comedy Central led the show's first revival in 2007 after reruns of the Fox episodes on Adult Swim proved popular — four straight-to-DVD movies were released, and each was eventually broken into four individual episodes which comprised the show's fifth season. The network then gave the show two more 26-episode seasons, each of which was split down the middle, with the final 13-episode run scheduled to begin on June 19th.
"I THINK THESE EPISODES ARE THE BEST ONES WE'VE EVER DONE."
"I felt like we were already in the bonus round on these last couple of seasons, so I can't say I was devastated by the news," executive producer David X. Cohen told EW. Despite Cohen and creator Matt Groening's acceptance of Futurama's final fate, both left the door open for yet another revival. The show's producers said they were exploring options for a new home, but there was nothing serious yet to report. "We would love to continue. We have many more stories to tell," says Groening. "But if we don't, this is a really great way to go out... I think these episodes are the best ones we've ever done."
Comedy Central led the show's first revival in 2007 after reruns of the Fox episodes on Adult Swim proved popular — four straight-to-DVD movies were released, and each was eventually broken into four individual episodes which comprised the show's fifth season. The network then gave the show two more 26-episode seasons, each of which was split down the middle, with the final 13-episode run scheduled to begin on June 19th.
"I THINK THESE EPISODES ARE THE BEST ONES WE'VE EVER DONE."
"I felt like we were already in the bonus round on these last couple of seasons, so I can't say I was devastated by the news," executive producer David X. Cohen told EW. Despite Cohen and creator Matt Groening's acceptance of Futurama's final fate, both left the door open for yet another revival. The show's producers said they were exploring options for a new home, but there was nothing serious yet to report. "We would love to continue. We have many more stories to tell," says Groening. "But if we don't, this is a really great way to go out... I think these episodes are the best ones we've ever done."
04-22-13, 02:28 PM
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Re: Futurama cancelled again....
This past season felt like a knock off of Futurama, so no big shock, hopefully it ends well 
04-22-13, 02:36 PM
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Put it on FX with Archer now that everything else is moving to FXX.
04-22-13, 02:38 PM
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I just realized I haven't watched Futurama since the Bender's Game DTV movie.
04-22-13, 02:42 PM
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04-22-13, 02:42 PM
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04-22-13, 03:17 PM
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Good idea on the FXX thing. Whoa, I can't believe it's been six years since this was revived..... That must have just been when it was announced and no episodes aired for another couple years right??
04-22-13, 03:21 PM
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Well, if this forum is any indication nobody's watching these. I remember a lot of hoopla when Comedy Central brought it back, but lately there haven't even been threads for new episodes.
04-22-13, 03:21 PM
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Certain shows just don't have weekly discussion threads. I think it got decent ratings for a CC central show. I just think it was too expensive.
04-22-13, 03:38 PM
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The post Made-For-TV movie episodes have not been as good as the first four seasons, but they were still decent. Still, it's probably a good time to call it now. I haven't enjoyed a season of the Simpsons in years and I don't feel like seeing another once-great show go that route.
04-22-13, 03:41 PM
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04-22-13, 03:48 PM
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The post Made-For-TV movie episodes have not been as good as the first four seasons, but they were still decent. Still, it's probably a good time to call it now. I haven't enjoyed a season of the Simpsons in years and I don't feel like seeing another once-great show go that route.
04-22-13, 04:28 PM
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Same with Futurama - those first few seasons were perfect.
04-22-13, 04:51 PM
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I'm really glad Futurama got the second chance that it did. While there were a few legitimate clunkers ("That Darn Katz!", "Naturama"), the show maintained the spirit of the original throughout. It also provided what I would say is the high point of the entire series in "The Late Phillip J. Fry".
I'll miss it, but I'd rather see it go out on top than become a pale imitation like the Simpsons, change the characters too much like Family Guy, or just repeat itself forever like South Park.
I'll miss it, but I'd rather see it go out on top than become a pale imitation like the Simpsons, change the characters too much like Family Guy, or just repeat itself forever like South Park.
04-22-13, 04:58 PM
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The Simpsons has actually been very strong the last couple seasons, for those who gave up on it during the leaner years.
04-22-13, 05:50 PM
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I used to like Futurama a lot when it originally aired but I honestly haven't watched it that much since it returned to Comedy Central.
I agree. The Simpsons hit a slump around season fourteen or so that lasted for quite a while but it has actually gotten a lot better the past few years. Personally I've pretty much always enjoyed it to some extent though even though I realize some seasons weren't as good as others.
I agree. The Simpsons hit a slump around season fourteen or so that lasted for quite a while but it has actually gotten a lot better the past few years. Personally I've pretty much always enjoyed it to some extent though even though I realize some seasons weren't as good as others.
04-22-13, 10:46 PM
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I've caught some here and there, and if by strong you mean comparable to something from season 11 or so, then OK. But it's still quite weak when compared to the classic stuff.
04-22-13, 10:52 PM
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The new Futurama episodes were really good. But I'm satisfied. This doesn't really bum me out.
I wonder if we'll still get occasional 90 minute movies.
It doesn't get mentioned much. The colors on Futurama have always been really savory. And the Comedy Central episodes look orgasmic in HD.
I wonder if we'll still get occasional 90 minute movies.
It doesn't get mentioned much. The colors on Futurama have always been really savory. And the Comedy Central episodes look orgasmic in HD.
04-23-13, 12:48 AM
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Yeah, I didn't really like the movies. For some reason, I just got bored partway through and was waiting for the end. Show works better as 22 minute stories.