New Futurama eps coming in 2010!!!

[Raph's Girl]

http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/09/its-confirmed-bender-is-back-and-his-banjo-and-so-is-the-res/

What was once just internet gossip that spread across the web like a persistent skin rash has now become confirmed fact.

20th Century Fox and Comedy Central are not only reviving Futurama, but they want double the initial number of episodes that Collider.com reported meaning fans can look forward to 26 new episodes the sci-fi comedy series around the middle of 2010.

Variety also reports that actors Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio have also signed up to once again provide the voices for Fry, Leela and Bender. I believe that sound you just heard was the universe being ripped open by this awesome time loop.

So what gave the series a new set of legs? Why it was those wily and loveable fans. The ratings for the reruns and the new feature-length films had Comedy Central drooling harder than Nibbler at the Westminster Dog Show.

"As evidenced by the strong performance of the extended length epics, there remains a deep and passionate fan base for this intelligent and very funny show that matches perfectly with our audience," 20th Century Fox Television senior vice president David Bernath said in a released statement. "It's fantastic that we can add brand-new installments of Leela, Fry and Bender's adventures to our existing library."

So give yourself a pat on the back, all you fans out there. You're responsible for bringing what could have been a long, forgotten television classic back to life. I'd say in a way, you're heroes. Certainly not firefighter pulling a helpless baby out of an alligator pit heroes, but still heroes.

Woohoo!!! I wonder if there'll be new heads in the jars of the new Star Trek cast?? :D

[Jester]

I AM BENDER BABY! Please insert liquor!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

this is freakin' awesome! first Family Guy and now Futurama! i some how guessed that it would only be a matter of time before the series got revived

[gobo]

I hope they stick to self-contained episodes this time around. Those movies might have been less of a chore to watch if they weren't spread so thin over four ep-lengths each. Three would have been optimal. But, I guess you can consider me cautiously hyped for this.

[Ginny]

Oh, this is awesome news! Futurama rocks! :)

[PAAATE]

"Good news everyone!"

Can't believe no one did that yet.. :ohwell:

[Jester]

You know....I'm surprised too.

Here....:P
http://cdn.livevideo.com/image/33/563833/883239_pm.jpg

[gobo]

Copycat... :roll:
J/K. Jest on Jesta'.

[Jester]

I'ma tell on your mom!! I'm not your best friend anymore!

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I am very happy to hear this! It was a show I definitely missed

[Barkworm]

After those mediocre movies, I've lost my interest for this show. It's a shame.

[Ra]

Mmm... I liked how the movies wrapped everything up in a nice package. Not to fond of the idea of a new series, but oh well. Futurama is Futurama. Here's hoping that the series won't go downhill. :D

[ZariusTwo]

After those mediocre movies, I've lost my interest for this show. It's a shame.

I agree with you. The movies arent a good representation of Futurama as a whole. It pissed away the deapth and emotion of the final season just so nobody looked "changed", and to make it "accessible" (Fry and Leela in particular had grown much closer and were platonicly hitched if not romanticly by then, something the final movie finally remembered). They had also closed off every storyline when they felt the cancelation was permanent, so they had nothing for the movies except baseline retreads.

Just as there's always 151 Pokemon, there will only ever be four seasons of a show that told it's story and went out on top...then it found out it was popular.

I hate when series realize there popular.

[BubblyShell22]

Whoo Hoo! I love Futurama. I can't wait to see this.

[Peanut]

After those mediocre movies, I've lost my interest for this show. It's a shame.

I agree, but I'm still going to give the show a chance.

I'm not going to sit here like one of those people who feel like adding something new to an existing franchise will tarnish what came before. Even if the movies weren't that great, I'll still check out the show because of how much I enjoyed it before the cancellation. And if it sucks, well I have all of the original episodes on DVD, so it's no big deal.

[Raph's Girl]

Ugh!! Apperantly FOX has decided to recast ALL the characters cuz they couldn't meet the salary demands of the original cast :dead:

http://www.mania.com/futurama-getting-recast_article_116492.html

[The Stryker]

Wow, thats terrible.

[PAAATE]

Ugh!! Apperantly FOX has decided to recast ALL the characters cuz they couldn't meet the salary demands of the original cast :dead:

http://www.mania.com/futurama-getting-recast_article_116492.html

..........

Recast = I'll watch ONE episode.. If I'm the least displeased I probably won't keep watching... It would need to be a hell of a funny first ep for that...

[Blade Raider]

They are just setting themselves up to fail in a huge way. I probably won't even watch it now.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Yeah, me neither. I remember years ago when Fox threatened to do this with The Simpsons. People said they'd quit watching (me included), and Fox backed down, but Futurama doesn't have the swagger Simpsons does. Voice actors just don't get equal treatment in the entertainment biz. I can tell the difference between an original voice, and an impersonator, no matter how good, and it ruins the experience for me.

Once again, either Fox backs down or I'm not even bothering. I don't need another case of "wired sounding Muppets syndrome".

[Jester]

I wonder how much this is true, when I talked to Rob Paulsen the other day he said he and Maurice would hang out more if Moe wasn't busy with Futurama. I hope Rob knows something we don't.

And Moe is listed as a source...we're boned.

[Barkworm]

Hahaha, seriously?! FOX is going to experience some serious nerd rage.

[Jester]

http://scienceblogs.com/digitalbio/P_Rodney_Dangerfield_1.jpg
Poor voice actors get no respect.

[Peanut]

F*cking AWFUL!

[Hannah]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ibdf529f18374f6c965f140dbc42e7419

When the "Futurama" characters come back for new episodes on Comedy Central in mid-2010, they may sound different.

That is because producing studio 20th TV is proceeding with auditioning new actors for the roles after failing to reach an agreement with the original voice cast: John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Billy West, Tress MacNeille and Katey Sagal.

"We love the 'Futurama' voice performers and absolutely wanted to use them, but unfortunately, we could not meet their salary demands," the studio said in a statement Friday. "While replacing these talented actors will be difficult, the show must go on."

Terrible.

[TheCanadiandrome]

well, there goes Futurama!

all they can say is "While replacing these talented actors will be difficult, the show must go on." how freakin' retarted is Fox? without the originals there is no show! nobody will even watch

[ThirdMarioBro]

Sounds like they're going through with it, eh? Fine. Fu*k that sh*t. As far as I'm concerned, it was never renewed.

[Hannah]

I just realized there's already a thread about this. Oh well.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Sounds like they're going through with it, eh? Fine. Fu*k that sh*t. As far as I'm concerned, it was never renewed.

yup, agreed! :x

[ThirdMarioBro]

Reminds me of the time Fox tried to recast Family Guy during the writer's strike. God, that would have been terrible. This is equally bad.

[TheCanadiandrome]

let's just hope Fox and the Voice Actors can come to some agreement. wonder why the creators/producers of the show stand up to Fox? they can't be wanting the recast

[GK Punk]

I talked to Rob Paulsen the other day

How long have you been waiting to say that?

[gobo]

How long have you been waiting to say that?
Apparently, since "the other day". But, I'm sure he wasted no time finding a conversation to randomly insert that fact in. :P

[GK Punk]

I meant, how long has he lived his life hoping he COULD work that in to a conversation.

[Jester]

I meant, how long has he lived his life hoping he COULD work that in to a conversation.
Years, my friend, years....:D

[Brodie]

Reminds me of the time Fox tried to recast Family Guy during the writer's strike. This is equally bad.

No. This is worse.

[Zog the Equalizer]

I really hope that the fact that the writing and production staff of this show is so close-knit with the voice cast helps this not happen some how.

[Tarog]

I don't see the point of even bringing the show back unless the original cast is in, It's ratings will plumit if they don't.

[poiuytre]

They might as well retool the entire concept with characters. The voices are too big of a part of Futurama to be changed in my book.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I really hope that the fact that the writing and production staff of this show is so close-knit with the voice cast helps this not happen some how.

yeah, just like i said. there's no way the show's creators and/or staff would want something like this to go down. stand the frack up to Fox and say "No original Voice Actors, no show!" if Fox wants it bad enough they'll give in.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Yeah, its just stupid that of all things, Fox thinks they're going to screw the devoted fan base that brought the damn show back in the first place. They think nerds won't notice? The show's entire demographic is nerds. We catch this sh*t and drive it into the ground. They picked the wrong audience to mess with.

Voice actors get no respect, and frankly neither do the audiences that watch their shows. You wouldn't have seen Seinfeld or Frasier get recast mid-series because the actors wanted too much money.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yeah, its just stupid that of all things, Fox thinks they're going to screw the devoted fan base that brought the damn show back in the first place. They think nerds won't notice? The show's entire demographic is nerds. We catch this sh*t and drive it into the ground. They picked the wrong audience to mess with.

Voice actors get no respect, and frankly neither do the audiences that watch their shows. You wouldn't have seen Seinfeld or Frasier get recast mid-series because the actors wanted too much money.
funny thing u mention Fraiser and Seinfeld, cause i believe those shows, the actors got twice as much as even the Futurama Voice Actors want. so if Fox can pay those guys what they want, they can pay the VAs of Futurama.

[Jester]

Fox didn't produce either of those shows...

[Cure]

Fox didn't produce either of those shows...

Hahaha. See, it's funny when you don't try so hard.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Fox didn't produce either of those shows...

ah, my bad. kinda realized that after i posted! :)

[Ra]

...well, who wants to buy me a plane ticket so I can trash Fox Network?

Seriously... how stupid can these guys be? Kinda makes you wonder if they actually want nerds and fans to come rioting at their doorstep. Seems like they are just inviting it right now...

I'll give the show the usual "don't pass judgement until you watch it" card, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in a rage coma after I hear everyone speak. Unless Fox pulls something out of their ass and makes the transition a bit smoother/justified in the show/sound better than expected.

Then I'll just be pissed off that the original voices would be gone.

[The Stryker]

I'm pretty sure Fox isn't afraid of a bunch of nerds.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm pretty sure Fox isn't afraid of a bunch of nerds.
who knows maybe there's nerds on staff

[Jester]

Of Futurama...definitely.
At Fox in general...probably not so much.

[The Stryker]

who knows maybe there's nerds on staff

So they're stupid nerds that would give up a paying gig just because other people gave it up?

[TheCanadiandrome]

So they're stupid nerds that would give up a paying gig just because other people gave it up?
who knows. like u said they're stupid

[Hannah]

http://tv.ign.com/articles/100/1007163p1.html

[BubblyShell22]

Replacing the VAs is extremely stupid. I may watch one ep, but if the voices sound too distorted or don't match up, I'm not wasting my time on this one.

[TheCanadiandrome]

http://tv.ign.com/articles/100/1007163p1.html

well, i'll be some what as opptimistic as Joe is in that article that things will turn for the best

[gobo]

I stood in line at SDCC for two hours today just to not see the Futurama panel. Why I'm not ticked is beyond my comprehension. Exhaustion to the point of delirium perhaps?

[Prowler]

I'm pretty sure Fox isn't afraid of a bunch of nerds.

Not even afraid of Steven Colbert?

[Raph's Girl]

WOOHOO!! According to Maurice LaMarche the original voice cast WILL be returning for the new season!!

From Maurice (to the Save the Voices of Futurama group in Facebook).

Thank you for all you have done, my friend! I have to believe all the fan support, from all the petitions, polls, and your Save the Voices of Futurama page made a huge difference. Feel free to announce away! We're back Baby! With the Original Voice Cast!!

[gobo]

We're back Baby!
O_o The heck?? That's Bender's line. Stick to the script, Egon! :x

...

Oh, right! ROCK!! This is awesome news. ^_^

[Raph's Girl]

Further info with more from Maurice (I gotta get on his friends list *lol*).

From Maurice LaMarche’s Facebook status at 4:37 PM (EST):

Maurice LaMarche…had a productive afternoon… he finally cleaned up his backyard – threw away all the sun-scarred cracked pool toys, peeling boogie boards, an old broom, deflated faded basketball, and, oh yeah, closed his Futurama deal. [Emphasis mine.]

A fan (Phoenix West) responded to this asking, “Hopefully the use of ‘closed’ here means you signed a new deal instead of finishing an old one.”

To which Moe replied, “It does, Phoenix. It does.”

http://voiceactors.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/fox-attempting-to-recast-futurama/

[ThirdMarioBro]

Hot damn. Cool. Now we can celebrate this as a return of greatness. Once again, a classic rises from the grave.

[ZariusTwo]

...Not unless it comes back and outlives it's welcome...which it was doing with the movies

[TheCanadiandrome]

...Not unless it comes back and outlives it's welcome...which it was doing with the movies
oh it will never outlive it's welcome. look at Family Guy! this is good news!

[BubblyShell22]

Yes, the original actors will be in it! I'm so excited for this revamp now.

[Raph's Girl]

Mark Yer calenders folks for June 24th!! Futurama returns! Something to watch on Thursdays!

http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/33412/comedy-central-preps-new-toons-futurama-returns

[TheCanadiandrome]

Mark Yer calenders folks for June 24th!! Futurama returns! Something to watch on Thursdays!

http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/33412/comedy-central-preps-new-toons-futurama-returns
hurray! good news everyone!

[Jelly Bean]

I seriously can't wait for these. I've seen all the episodes of the orginal series like a dozen times now. They better do something progressive with Leela and Fry and not dick around with it like they've been doing in the movies.

[BubblyShell22]

Whoo Hoo! I'm so tuning in on June 24th. This is awesome.

[Jester]

And it's June 24th now....hooray. I'm glad it's back. Here's hoping it keeps going strong.

[BubblyShell22]

Watched the premiere last night, and it was pretty good. At least they have Fry and Leela in a relationship now, which is a good thing. I loved the Eden episode, too, with Zapp Brannigan. I think Futurama's going to be just as good as it ever was if last night's premiere was any indication.

[Jester]

Indeed, I hope Futurama's rteturn works out better than Family Guy's.

[PAAATE]

I wax my rocket every day.

Oh, and Futurama was good too :)

[Candy Kappa]

It was awesome!

[TheCanadiandrome]

sh*t i missed it last night.

[BubblyShell22]

It was really good. They had a lot of good lines and the plots were awesome. I can't wait for next week.

[TheCanadiandrome]

going to have to remember to watch it or dvr it

[BubblyShell22]

Maybe they'll replay the premiere again. You can always check your guide and see. That's what I do.

[TheCanadiandrome]

it was on Fox right?

[Brodie]

Uh, pretty sure it was Comedy Central.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Uh, pretty sure it was Comedy Central.
f*ck, well that's just wrong! that's no good to me then

[Jester]

Check Hulu...maybe.

[TheCanadiandrome]

well, in Canada we have the Comedy Network, which airs alot of Comedy Central shows. so maybe it'll air on there.

[BubblyShell22]

Well, that's good. They did replay it last night because I checked on the guide. They might replay it again on Thursday. I remember that they'd do that for South Park. They'd replay the show on Thursday.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i'm still hopin on Fox but i know that's doubtful

[The Stryker]

i'm still hopin on Fox but i know that's doubtful

I think it's alittle beyond doubtful.

[Loco]

Cool I can't wait to see that in France ! I have the 4 seasons , 2010 will be the 5th ?

[BubblyShell22]

Yes, I think it is the fifth season.

As for the show airing on Fox, I think they're just going to air it on Comedy Central, which is fine with me.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yes, I think it is the fifth season.

As for the show airing on Fox, I think they're just going to air it on Comedy Central, which is fine with me.
not me, i don't have it here! grrr..

[Loco]

Okay so it is the fifth , they took a while for comin' back ! that's great news.
not me, i don't have it here! grrr..
Me Neither and it's worse than you dude, I'll have to wait more than a year to see it on our tv . I shouldn't have come into this thread Grrr :x lol ^^

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. That sucks for you guys. I wish there was something I could do.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i guess we hold out for the dvd release. of course there will be one

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, I'm sure there will be. Loved the ep on Thursday and how they spoofed the iPhone. Here's one of my favorite quotes:

Bender: Is there an app for kissing my shiny metal a**?
Guy in line: Several.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yeah, I'm sure there will be. Loved the ep on Thursday and how they spoofed the iPhone. Here's one of my favorite quotes:

Bender: Is there an app for kissing my shiny metal a**?
Guy in line: Several.
rofl, classic!

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, I know. And then Leela had a boil on her butt that she named Susan. And, of course, Susan Boil was singing.

[Raph's Girl]

Just so ya'll know. The current season of Futurama is considered to be the 6th. Since they aired the movie series on tv here seperated into episodes those are the 5th season.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Just so ya'll know. The current season of Futurama is considered to be the 6th. Since they aired the movie series on tv here seperated into episodes those are the 5th season.
hmm, really? interesting

[BubblyShell22]

Oh, okay. That's cool.