Homer Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Futurama returning to TV with new episodes on Comedy Central June 22, 2006 -- 'FUTURAMA" is officially back from the dead. The quirky animated show from "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening was canceled by Fox about two years ago, but will return with at least 13 new episodes on Comedy Central by 2008. This is only the second time in television history that a show sent to TV's trash heap has been resurrected. Curiously, the first was "Family Guy," also an animated Fox show. The tale of "Futurama's" dramatic revival roughly follows that same path that "Family Guy" did. In both cases, the shows have been successfully airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim late-night programming block. They both also turned into hot-selling DVD box sets. "Family Guy" returned to Fox earlier this year, while last fall, Comedy Central outbid Adult Swim for the license to air all 52 episodes of "Futurama" and whatever new episodes might one day be produced. This week, deals were inked to secure all of the original voice talent and the production staff of "Futurama," paving the way for the series' return to TV. The show stars voice-over megastar Billy West (whose elastic vocal chords have provided the voices for nearly 120 different cartoons) as Philip J. Fry, a bumbling slacker from the 20th century who is accidentally cryogenically frozen in 1999 and wakes up 1,000 years later. It is believed that the new episodes will also be released on DVD. "Futurama" star Katey Sagal confirmed the return of the show on Comedy Central Tuesday night during an appearance on Craig Ferguson's "Late Late Show." On Fox, "Futurama" never developed the same buzz or following of its sister show, "The Simpsons," but has since become one of the biggest shows on Adult Swim. Fox may also have the option to air the new episodes, although it is highly unlikely to do so, according to industry sources. About darn time, and hopefully it won't follow Family Guy's route. Most of the new Family Guys sucked anyways. Here's to hoping this doesn't jump the shark...
Imhotep Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Awesome!! cant wait to see the new episodes.. Now if they can only bring back The Critic.. They probably wont though because I think I am the only person on the planet that liked that show
Director_Guy Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 The Critic was a great show! I'd also like to see Dr. Katz come back.
DarkStitch626 Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Well its been a while since I saw Futurama. In the words of the professor. "Good news..its a suppository" LOL!
ECZenith Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Awesome, never did understand why they cancelled it in the first place!
Token Yankee Guy Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 woooo!! First, talks of releasing Futurama movies right to DVD, and now this!!! Awesome, never did understand why they cancelled it in the first place! the same way Family Guy got cancelled, they moved it off the Sunday Lineup to like thursday, then back, then started to rarely show new episodes.
Slacking Posted June 24, 2006 Posted June 24, 2006 Woohoo! I absolute love Futurama, this is great news. But, is this in addition to the DVD-movies or is this new announcement a replacement for the movies. Also...... The Critic may be my favorite animated show.
PhishyBrewer Posted June 24, 2006 Posted June 24, 2006 Thank God... I was actually getting sick of the reruns on Adult Swim.
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