Author Topic: Good News Everyone! (Read 49524 times)

Nick DiMola · « **on:** June 23, 2006, 03:07:11 AM »

It turns out Futurama is coming back and it is confirmed news. 13 new episodes will appear on Comedy Central in 2008. Huzzah's are in order! They announced it they can't UNannounce it!

Check it out HERE

Mod edit to make Nitsu happy

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2006, 03:14:36 AM »

That is fantastic news, the thread title got my hopes up and luckily you delivered.

I can't wait, I just hope all the original cast and such comes back otherwise they shouldn't bother. The 4 seasons were excellent and a dip in quality would be dreadfully disappointing.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2006, 07:39:45 AM »

Futurama to pull a Family Guy?

But I did mean to post that update yesterday basically confirming everything that we said in the thread I just linked to.

stevey · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:15:58 PM »

"in 2008"

Ian Sane · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:51:40 PM »

I wonder if the show will be as funny when it comes back. Family Guy seems to have lost something. These new episodes are still funny but it just doesn't feel right. There are too many references for fans and it seems like they're trying too hard to meet the "expectations of a Family Guy episode". I think the time off hurt the show. I find that TV shows lose their appeal when they start to follow a formula and they make sure they include certain character traits or catchphrases in almost every episode. It's like early on they define what the show is as they go along and then later make episodes based on that definition. It's common with shows that are on the air for way too long. Hell we see it in videogames with series like Bomberman or Mega Man which basically just follow a routine formula now. Another example is when an actor resumes a role they haven't played in years and their performance looks like an imitation because they don't remember exactly how to play the character.

I think this has happened to Family Guy and is likely the result of the layoff. When the show was current they were always working on it so it was always fresh in their minds. But when it was renewed those involved had done other things. They had to get back into "Family Guy mode" and that involves a conscious acknowledgement of what defines Family Guy. So they started being more formulaic because they had to analyze the formula to get back in the groove. Maybe only I notice it. I do still find the show pretty funny, just not as funny as before. I'm just worried this could happen to Futurama.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2006, 03:01:46 PM »

I totally hear you there Ian. Family Guy is nowhere near the quality it used to be, and I fear the same syndrome in Futurama. I do have quite a bit more confidence in the Futurama staff though and I think the show was that much more solid that it should be alright. I feel you too Stevey, 2008 is still a long ways off, all we can hope for is a leak of the episodes early or something.

Another thing that got me thinking, are the movies still going to come out? Doesn't seem logical if the show is going to be aired again, but then again, one could never have enough Futurama.

please let me in, please · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2006, 03:18:47 PM »

Yes, more Futurama. Oh, and there is a Simpsons movie coming out in Theatres.

Ceric · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2006, 08:02:30 AM »

Family guy lost that weird unconnected humor that it had before. Where things would all the suddenly go random. The new episodes are to predictable. Take the one where Lois gets fat. Peter at the end is doing stuff to the lard. You expect that. If it was from the first run I wouldn't be surprised to see Peter using the lard to make biscuits, when the door opens you see him making the biscuits, stops, and goes "This will make them Flaky. and that will please me." Better wording though. Family Guy was funny because you expecting one thing and they do something totally different. I think they lost some supporting staff that was a lot more crucial then they could have fathommed.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2007, 04:14:23 PM »

Just watched the first movie, Bender's Big Score. Simply amazing. A true return to form and a simply magical experience. If you are a fan of the show, please support it and buy the DVD, you won't be disappointed.

Side note: The "new season" is just an airing of all the DVDs broken up into episodes, so this is the new Futurama we have all been waiting for.

MysticGohan · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2007, 04:27:30 PM »

Well... the first episode is the Movie broken down into 3 eps. each. So who knows, but it's great about futurama. However, I was hoping it would air on AS, It was the reason "Like Family Guy" That they were brought back

AS doing what FOX Can't, Digging into their garbage and making it big! :p

nickmitch · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2007, 05:50:08 PM »

Yeah, [adult swim] isn't going to be airing Futurama anymore.

But, hopefully Comedy Central (they're the ones airing it now, right?) will do a good scheduling job.

MysticGohan · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:01:30 PM »

Indeed they will be come 2008, However I hope they can as well promoting it as they do with South Park. Although I wish AS could've been the ones to end up with the new season. Like they had with Family Guy, Fox aires it then AS can air it. Plus I love watching Metal Apockalypse, Deathklok, and My favourite anime and comedies.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2007, 09:22:32 PM »

Bender's Big Score completely lived up to the greatness of the series and sets the bar high for the three (hopefully more) that will follow it. Hilarious, a great story, and 500% of your recommended daily allowance of in-joke references to the series. My fear that it would lose its greatness in its return has changed into my not being able to wait for the next one. Anyone who was a fan of the series needs to get the DVD when it comes out Tuesday and watch it, I give you my double-your-money-back guarantee that it is amazing.

Shift Key · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2007, 09:41:56 PM »

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Originally posted by: insanolord
Anyone who was a fan of the series needs to get the DVD when it comes out Tuesday and watch it, I give you my double-your-money-back guarantee that it is amazing.

I'm holding you to that promise, Macboy.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2007, 02:34:43 AM »

I ordered my copy over the weekend, along with some other goodies for myself, since I finished my Christmas shopping for everyone else already.

UncleBob · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2007, 04:01:08 AM »

So... once all the movies are released on DVD and once the movies have been chopped up and aired as episodes, will there be a season 5 box set released?

What should I do? Buy the movies or wait and get some kind of box set?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:07:25 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
So... once all the movies are released on DVD and once the movies have been chopped up and aired as episodes, will there be a season 5 box set released?

What should I do? Buy the movies or wait and get some kind of box set?

Definitely a concern of mine. I think I've decided just to buy them in their original form now and support the show. I'm worried if they don't put up adequate numbers it could mean bad things for the show. IMO, Better off to just suck it up and spend the extra dough on the movies rather than wait for the most likely more reasonably priced box set.

UncleBob · « **Reply #17 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:10:43 AM »

Will the spliced up shows include extra footage? Will those of us who support the show end up getting screwed in the end and not get bonus footage that (likely) would be in the box set?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:41:12 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
Will the spliced up shows include extra footage? Will those of us who support the show end up getting screwed in the end and not get bonus footage that (likely) would be in the box set?

I'm guessing we probably will unfortunately.

UncleBob · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:44:14 AM »

*sigh*.

They should include special PIN codes in each release like Nintendo does. Go online and register them. Then, if you register all four movies, you'll be eligible to buy a bonus disc with all the extras or something...

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:51:18 AM »

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Originally posted by: UncleBob
*sigh*.

They should include special PIN codes in each release like Nintendo does. Go online and register them. Then, if you register all four movies, you'll be eligible to buy a bonus disc with all the extras or something...

That would be a nice system. Unfortunately it never works out that nice. Right or wrong, I will download the extras from the future releases in the inevitable boxed set and they can screw off. If I bought everything on day 1 and paid more than everyone else, I am entitled to that content, whether the law says so or not.

UncleBob · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:15:10 PM »

Well, I picked up the movie and it was great. I hated the package though - the disc just comes in what's basically a cardboard sleeve. However, there's hope! A slim pack DVD case fits perfectly inside of the existing package. I got a two disc slim pack case (from cdprofessionals.com) to hold both the movie and the Best Buy bonus disc. I made a crappy video to show what I'm talking about, in case you're confused...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaSIc6TLh-k

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2008, 03:49:38 PM »

Bump for movie 2. Hopefully I'll be getting it tonight, if not I'm using illegal means to watch it anyway with the DVD purchase to follow tomorrow.

Fun fact: The cutscenes from the game are being strung together to make Futurama: The Lost Episode and is being included as a bonus on the DVD. Win!

UncleBob · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2008, 05:05:28 PM »

I love the box art of the new movie... I've been hearing mixed reviews of it, but I'll still be picking it up (and it's in one of those damn crappy packages again...)

nickmitch · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:19:45 PM »

WHAT!?!
The second movie is out?!?
I was at Target TODAY BUYING TOILET PAPER!!!!
Getting it tomorrow, first thing after work.

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