io9 | by Graeme McMillan | Sat, Jun 13
Sat, Jun 13
There's already precedent for science fiction shows living on past cancellation on Saturday mornings - Lost in Space, and more famously, Star Trek both had stints as cartoons, after all, and Happy Days even became a science fiction show when it became a cartoon:
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source: collegecandy.com
Mr. Incredible A man who loves his family is most definitely sexy, and Mr. Incredible would do anything for his wife and kids. Plus, he has that average-guy-turned-hero storyline that grabs our heart. Fry from Futurama
Published Mon, Oct 12
Futurama Voice Actors Seal Deal With Fox 
source: Wired
See also: The original actors who gave voice to Futurama’s beloved animated characters will not be replaced for the TV series’ rebirth. Five actors — Billy West (who voices Fry, Professor Farnsworth and Dr. Zoidberg, among other characters), John DiMaggio (Bender), Katey Sagal (Leela)...
Published Mon, Aug 3
source: buddhasbelly (WordPress)
Fans of the Matt Groening series Futurama should be happy to hear that the show is in fact starting a new season. Sales of the direct to dvd movies has sparked the syndicated animated show’s return from Fox’s large sitcom graveyard. The show is to be released next year on Comedy Central.
Published Tue, Jul 28
Fox Seeking New Voice Cast for Futurama 
source: Film Junk
After a successful comeback that consisted of four direct-to-DVD features, Matt Groening's animated sci-fi series Futurama was set to head back into full production this year with Comedy Central placing an order for 26 brand new episodes. It was assumed that all of the original cast mem...
Published Mon, Jul 20
Futurama Returns - But with New Voice Actors 
source: TV on the Web
Futurama is a brilliantly subversive animated tv show created by some of the same people who created the Simpsons. I was pleasantly surprised when I read recently that Futurama will be returning to television with brand new episodes.
Published Fri, Jul 17
Fox Ditching Futurama’s Voice Actors? (Updated) 
source: Wired
Actor Phil LaMarr, who voiced Hermes in the animated television series and the four straight-to-DVD Futurama movies, posted a audition info on his Facebook page for actors to put words in the mouths of Fry, Bender, Leela and the rest of the Planet Express crew members. See also:
Published Fri, Jul 17
A New Future for Futurama – and Maybe TV 
source: NBC5i.com
TX “Futurama,” the brainchild of “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening, benefited from repeats on Cartoon Network and Comedy Central. “Family Guy” followed a similar path – after FOX canceled the animated show in 2002, “Family Guy” did so well on Cartoon ...
Published Thu, Jun 11
Emmy champ 'Futurama' has TV future! Bender will drink to that! 
source: The Envelope
A spokesperson for 20th Century Fox Television confirms that the cable net has ordered 26 new episodes of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's late, great animated series to air beginning in 2010," reports Mike Ausiello at EW.com. "Futurama" won the ...
Published Thu, Jun 11