Topic: [s]Bad[/s] Good News, Everyone! (Read 18650 times)

mberan42 · « **on:** 17 Jul 2009, 13:27 »

Fox is planning on recasting the newly-renewed Futurama: http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2009/07/is-fox-planning-to-recast-futurama.html

evilbobthebob · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 13:38 »

Typical. Fox strikes again.

They know it will be popular, and they still try and cut corners.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 13:41 »

No way. I'm going with hoax.

Izyks · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 13:45 »

Just hearing the idea made me sad. Something like this is like changing some of my childhood memories by replacing my closest friends.

scarred · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 14:42 »

/wrists

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 15:33 »

having spent the last couple of days watching the Futurama dvds my roomate just bought, i must say that this better not be true.

there will probably not be any consequences but man will i be unhappy about it.

Yayniall · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 16:48 »

I remember when the Pokemon voices got changed, that was weird.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 19:23 »

why are you trying to hurt me like this

Christophe · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 Jul 2009, 21:07 »

I refuse to live in a world that recasts Futurama.

Surgoshan · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 06:48 »

We're talking about the network that cancelled Firefly.

Avec · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 07:08 »

One less show I have to be excited for.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 08:35 »

Quote from: Surgoshan on 18 Jul 2009, 06:48

We're talking about the network that cancelled Firefly.

No, we're actually not.

Because Futurama isn't on Fox anymore.

It's on Comedy Central.

Surgoshan · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 09:14 »

Actually, we are. Comedy Central owns exclusive cable distribution rights, but the show is still produced by 30th Century Fox, which is a joke name for 20th Television, which is itself a subsidiary of Fox Broadcasting Company.

In short, Fox is stupid, they let the show go out of syndication in the first place and now they're trying to hammer the nails in the coffin.

KvP · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 03:40 »

Variety's reported on it, so it seems unlikely to be bullshit. As the article notes a similar conflict occurred with the Simpsons many moons ago, but those actors brought a much better hand to the table, I wager.

nobo · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 05:53 »

this news makes me feel very

Jimor · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 06:33 »

I HATE CROW'S NEW VOICE!

Wait, what?

Oh yeah, this is Fox being stupid again. What makes this project viable is the DVD sales, and this is something they (and the talent's agents) can easily project from previous seasons. With new voices, it will just be a disaster.

Headwoünd · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 06:48 »

Simply outrageous.

Imagine: not a single authentic "WOOBWOOBWOOBWOOBWOOB", "HaiiiiYA!" or "WERNSTROM!" in the whole season.
Unbelievable..

0bsessions · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 06:55 »

I'm going to go with the popular belief that this is Fox trying to get salary demands down. While I know Fox is stupid, I'd like to think they have enough common sense to know that replacing the principle cast of a show whose success is based entirely on a cult following is a death sentence for said show.

Will · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 19:42 »

Quote from: nobo on 19 Jul 2009, 05:53

(Fry's dog picture)

FIGHT YOU SO HARD!!!! I just got rid of all the allergens in my house, now it's all dusty again in here...stupid something in my eye...

nobo · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 20:16 »

if its any consolation, in one of the 4 recent movies when fry goes back in time, he hangs out with Seymour.

sorta related story. Back in college 3 years ago, I let my girlfriend pick an episode of Futurama to watch because she had never seen the show. She was looking through the titles and picked Jurassic Bark because she likes dinosaurs. After the episode ended she looked at me as said "WTF is this? That had to be the saddest cartoon i've ever seen." I had to show her some funny ones after that because she was pretty upset.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 20:17 »

That movie no longer makes that scene sad to me

Hat · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 20:44 »

If Fox are stupid enough to try and recast a show with a huge ensemble cast that was mostly voiced by three dudes, they can go fuck themselves in the hole they've dug.

Johnny C · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 22:09 »

HEY KIDS! Try this fun experiment at home!

1) Furrow one eyebrow and raise the other one in an incredulous way!
2) Using the muscles in your face, pull both corners of your mouth downwards!
3) Draw your lower lip back and out, extending the bottom of your mouth!

Congratulations! You are making the face I made when I read this completely ridiculous piece of news about idiots doing idiot things that anyone remotely interested thinks are dumb as heck

sean · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 22:19 »

i am so furious.

in fact i am making the face jc just described and it is making me feel more adequately furious.

Hat · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 Jul 2009, 23:25 »

Quote from: Johnny C on 19 Jul 2009, 22:09

HEY KIDS! Try this fun experiment at home!

1) Furrow one eyebrow and raise the other one in an incredulous way!
2) Using the muscles in your face, pull both corners of your mouth downwards!
3) Draw your lower lip back and out, extending the bottom of your mouth!

I am not an ugly person but my god I can be when I put my mind to it

Siibillam-Law · « **Reply #25 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 04:53 »

You can't replace John DiMaggio

Hat · « **Reply #26 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 09:48 »

Honestly, I was mulling this over, and if it came down to the choice between axing John, or Billy, I would probably watch one episode of Futurama without John, but if Billy West wasn't involved I wouldn't even give them that.

Bear in mind I would watch it extremely disapprovingly

0bsessions · « **Reply #27 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 09:56 »

Yeah, as much as I love John's work, there is no Futurama without Billy West. He plays pretty much every good character aside from Bender.

Hat · « **Reply #28 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 10:09 »

I'd even argue Maurice LaMarche is more invaluable to the overall fabric of the cast to be honest, maybe even Tress as well?

I mean don't get me wrong, John plays the best character, straight up, but Futurama is arguably the best ensemble animated comedy ever written and cutting any other major voice actor from the cast would decimate the character potential of the show.

scarred · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 13:29 »

The more I think about this, the more I feel like it's a publicity stunt to get the fans riled up.

But maybe I've just gotten way too cynical.

mberan42 · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 13:59 »

A few more links:

IGN
Hollywood Reporter

Couldn't hurt to sign a petition.

Oh, and if anyone's going to SDCC, there's a Futurama panel with Matt & David (et. al.).

I'll be in the Angry Dome.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #31 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 21:06 »

Quote from: nobo on 19 Jul 2009, 20:16

if its any consolation, in one of the 4 recent movies when fry goes back in time, he hangs out with Seymour.

, who is later incinerated by a fireball.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #32 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 21:08 »

GGGRRRRRAAAGGGGGHHHH

mberan42 · « **Reply #33 on:** 27 Jul 2009, 20:38 »

No news from Comic Con: http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-6-the-fien-print/posts/nothing-ado-about-much-for-futurama-at-comic-con

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #34 on:** 31 Jul 2009, 20:54 »

Good news, everyone!

sean · « **Reply #35 on:** 31 Jul 2009, 21:44 »

so maybe there is a god

Christophe · « **Reply #36 on:** 31 Jul 2009, 21:53 »

Things were bad, but now they're good! Forever!

Durb Durb Durb · « **Reply #37 on:** 06 Aug 2009, 20:49 »

Hooraaaaaaay! Zoidberg fixes it! Perhaps...gifts?

Surgoshan · « **Reply #38 on:** 06 Aug 2009, 21:26 »

Quote from: Christophe on 31 Jul 2009, 21:53

Things were bad, but now they're good! Forever!

FOREVER!

mberan42 · « **Reply #39 on:** 16 Oct 2009, 14:50 »

http://www.newsarama.com/tv/091015-Futurama-Cohen.html

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #40 on:** 16 Oct 2009, 14:58 »

AW YEAH

scarred · « **Reply #41 on:** 16 Oct 2009, 14:59 »

FUCKIN

YES

satsugaikaze · « **Reply #42 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 01:59 »

Y'know, my life might just have meaning again.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #43 on:** 21 Mar 2010, 13:49 »

http://io9.com/5498155/first-teaser-trailer-for-the-return-of-futurama

scarred · « **Reply #44 on:** 21 Mar 2010, 16:00 »

Yeah I saw that TV spot during scrubs a few days ago and pooped myself with excitement

carrotosaurus · « **Reply #45 on:** 21 Mar 2010, 17:55 »

to shreds you say?

Theriandros · « **Reply #46 on:** 22 Mar 2010, 06:26 »

People still watch Scrubs?

yellowfoliage · « **Reply #47 on:** 22 Mar 2010, 18:02 »

As long as the new episodes aren't as fan-service oriented as the movies were (which was fun, but it could sure get old if they carried it on much longer) I will be on board for anything they serve up.

On secon thought, who am I kidding, I would watch Everyone Loves Hypnotoad every week if it meant Futurama was back on the air. Long live Futurama!

mberan42 · « **Reply #48 on:** 23 Mar 2010, 00:04 »

As long as you follow Got Futurama on the web, facebook or twitter, you're good and in the know.

If you don't, I say your three cent titanium tax doesn't go too far enough!

mberan42 · « **Reply #49 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 13:41 »

Good News, Everyone! The first 90 seconds of the first new episode is on the interwebs!

(youtube link for non-US meatbags)

There's also a 7-minute recap floating around narrated by Brannigan, but I can't be bothered to find it now. It's funny, but nothing new, just a recap of the whole series to date.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

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