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Old 02-10-22, 04:24 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

It seems odd though that all the other VAs are already on board and he's the only holdout. If it were several of them doing this, then I'd suspect that Hulu was trying to cheap out or something, but if it's just him then maybe he's asking too much.
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Old 02-11-22, 12:38 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Originally Posted by milo bloom
It seems odd though that all the other VAs are already on board and he's the only holdout. If it were several of them doing this, then I'd suspect that Hulu was trying to cheap out or something, but if it's just him then maybe he's asking too much.
He thinks he is top billing, over Billy West or Katey Segal (who does both V/O and live action). Now he is trying to get Twitter/Social media on his side (?) and hope they will force Disney's hand to pay him MORE money over the other two top cast stars (who, IMO, are far more successful and bigger names). It's literally a Bender thing to do. Shame he won't take the job, but unemployment is maybe a better choice for him now that Disenchantment is done and nothing listed on his IMDB.

Anyone can do a bender voice, including West, so this is no big deal.

Look forward to the new season either way!
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Old 02-11-22, 01:43 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Yeah, I even saw Mark Hamill saying on twitter that he wouldn't take the job if offered.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

I think it's a big deal. Bender is a pretty iconic character. That's like recasting Homer Simpson. It might work if they recast and write him off the show in the first episode.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

I have far less interest in this if it's not the original Bender voice.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

The holdout just rejoined the cast. Guess his little social media bitch fest worked. Hopefully the other cast members got that raise, and he is the most easily replaceable
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Originally Posted by Gizmo
The holdout just rejoined the cast. Guess his little social media bitch fest worked. Hopefully the other cast members got that raise, and he is the most easily replaceable
Jesus you are such a bitter person
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Old 03-01-22, 07:44 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Holy shit dude, voiceover artists are not always well paid. He has made that character what it is and he’s well within his rights to make sure he’s taken care of, along with his costars.
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Old 03-01-22, 07:51 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

It would have been stupid doing it without him. Glad they came to an agreement.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Never forget that Reese Witherspoon was paid $6M to narrate seven 8-minute episodes of a Quibi documentary series, for the company her husband worked for.

If DiMaggio thinks he deserves to be paid more for his vocal work given his importance to the series, I don't doubt that he probably does.
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Old 03-01-22, 08:48 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

I have no strong feelings one way or the other.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

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Jesus you are such a bitter person
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Glad he is on board and comfortable with the arrangement. It's kind of mind-boggling to live in a society that preaches about the importance of making bank but the minute someone stands up and says they are not getting a fair shake people shit on them. I see no harm in negotiating your best deal and with seeing someone walk away they are not happy with the arrangement. It's a free country.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Originally Posted by Decker
Never forget that Reese Witherspoon was paid $6M to narrate seven 8-minute episodes of a Quibi documentary series
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Great news, I'm very happy that they worked out a deal and he's now onboard.
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Old 03-02-22, 11:16 AM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

He felt that he and the OTHER voice actors were getting underpaid. Glad he stood up for himself and them. And I'm glad he's back onboard. He's easily my favorite character on the show and I wasn't interested in watching it without him.
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Old 03-02-22, 11:25 AM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

I would have watched it either way, as Futurama is one of my favorite shows, but it's better that he's now involved. I do wonder if the voice change would have been addressed in-show, had DiMaggio not come back.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

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I would have watched it either way, as Futurama is one of my favorite shows, but it's better that he's now involved. I do wonder if the voice change would have been addressed in-show, had DiMaggio not come back.
I did think it would be amusing if they had rotating actors doing his voice each episode and just completely ignore it in-show. Lauren Tom would be especially amusing doing it.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Sounds like he didn’t get anything and just begged for his job back. Hulu had a plan if he didn’t return (weeks went by trying to get him to rejoin the snow).

this isn’t The Simpsons. It’s a niche fan show that was canceled by Fox and did meh on Comedy Central. What the hell did he expect for what amount to 2-3 weeks of work?


https://bleedingcool.com/tv/futurama...-guest-voices/
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

The plan was to use use rotating guest stars if they didn’t get him which I thought would be an amusing schtick.

Even with him back, it’d still be fun to see them do that here and there.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

That dynamic between talent and studio was fascinating. Because he's not such a big star that he's irreplaceable, but it's a cult show and he's part of the reason it's popular with the small demographic that it attracts. So who has the upper hand here?
Well clearly in this case it was Disney, but they didn't want to face a backlash with the very people they want excited about the show. I guess just a little public appreciation was all that was needed. That's probably best for everyone.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

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That dynamic between talent and studio was fascinating. Because he's not such a big star that he's irreplaceable, but it's a cult show and he's part of the reason it's popular with the small demographic that it attracts. So who has the upper hand here?
Well clearly in this case it was Disney, but they didn't want to face a backlash with the very people they want excited about the show. I guess just a little public appreciation was all that was needed. That's probably best for everyone.
Well, he wanted appreciation by a bigger paycheck, and I personally don't think he's bigger compared to West or Segal.

Whatever. He's back. I might watch it when it comes back if its any good. Didn't follow much during the Comedy Central years.
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Looks like it is going to premiere this summer: https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1...te-window-hulu
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Old 04-15-23, 08:56 PM
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re: Futurama revived at Hulu -- premieres 7/24/23

Awesome. There have been some lesser shows and movies. But many of them were amazing, including the later ones. I hope they had time to write some great stuff.

I really wanted to like Disenchantment but had a hard time enjoying it.

The final episode sorta reset the show.
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