sasameyuki Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Does anyone like Futurama here? It's made by the same guy who did the Simpsons. I saw it at a friends birthday party and was hooked. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtakuSennen Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Heh. A good party cartoon.. Futurama.. Very very enjoyable, and fresh. I do believe that a lot of people on OB enjoy Futurama (There was a thread back asking about your top 3 favorite American Cartoons.. Futurama and Family Guy were frequent). ^_^ They don't have enough episodes, IMO.. And considering it's pretty much cancelled, I think that Groening should come out with a show about the past.. Like, say, The Rennisiance. (Did I spell that right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasameyuki Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 It's cancelled? The past would be great! It'd be very funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtakuSennen Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Um.. For the most part, yeah, Futurama's cancelled. Or so says TVTome.com.. They're pretty reliable.. If I remember properly, it was because of lack of ratings that it was cancelled.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 They just didn't renew the contract, they'll finish this season and not make anymore. I enjoy futurama a lot and I'm glad it's on Adult Swim along with family guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 The only reason they are airing anymore at this point is because FOX preempted so many of them. There are actually only 4 seasons, but because of what FOX has done... they are making it 5 seasons. CN wants to get the rights to new episodes of Family Guy and Futurama, but FOX won't allow it. The funny thing is that the Family Guy DVD set is selling excellently, and the show is pulling in better ratings for the 18 to 34 crowd than both Leno and Letterman, which it is up against. FOX screwed themselves over, and instead of doing something about it, they are still trying to mess it up for everyone. Apparently because of this all, FOX wants Seth McFarlane to make some sort of film based on Family Guy. I don't know what will become of that. Anyway, Futurama is one of my favorite shows. I think you can trace a decline in quality on the Simpsons to when Futurama actually started. Groening's influence moved on to a totally different show. I think the only people who hate it just either think it is a Simpsons rip-off or make too many comparisons without giving it a fair chance. It's one of the best shows on TV, in my opinion. The DVD set is worth getting if you haven't yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasameyuki Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 I'm also glad. I would if i could if i could watch it without getting kicked off the tv set because it's to bad for my younger siblings. Oh well, i'm going to buy it on DVD. Any idea how much it costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 The set is only like $28 to $35 if you look around. I'm sure for a bit more if you buy it at some place like Sam Goody, which price gouges. If you live in Europe, or have a Region Free DVD player, they're up to the third season on DVDs already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasameyuki Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 Wow! Kool! Nope, I have a regular DVD player.I'm going to start looking around. Do you have the DVD sets? It was one of my favorite shows. I loved the theme song!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]The only reason they are airing anymore at this point is because FOX preempted so many of them. There are actually only 4 seasons, but because of what FOX has done... they are making it 5 seasons. CN wants to get the rights to new episodes of Family Guy and Futurama, but FOX won't allow it. The funny thing is that the Family Guy DVD set is selling excellently, and the show is pulling in better ratings for the 18 to 34 crowd than both Leno and Letterman, which it is up against. FOX screwed themselves over, and instead of doing something about it, they are still trying to mess it up for everyone.[/b][/quote] I'm pretty sure FOX just let go of Family Guy completely, and the reason why Futurama wont' ever be making new episodes because everyone that worked on has moved on. [quote][b]I think the only people who hate it just either think it is a Simpsons rip-off or make too many comparisons without giving it a fair chance. It's one of the best shows on TV, in my opinion. The DVD set is worth getting if you haven't yet. [/B][/QUOTE] I think some don't like it because first season was good, but the second one really sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 I only have the US set. It's quite nice, I think. The picture quality is decent, although there is some noise on the print. Some of the lines shake every once in a while too. It's not bad, and totally forgivable considering it's a TV show. Most people won't even notice this, but I'm picky about it all. The show definitely never sounded better. There are some nice extras... Deleted scenes and an animatic for the pilot. That's basically like the black and white sketch version they send to the final animators. It comes in a little box in these neat little slimline DVD cases, which I think are actually quite cool. It's definitely worth the money. My only gripe is the lack of a play all option, just like with the Simpsons sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasameyuki Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 I see...I see... What happened in Season Two that sucked so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patronus Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 [size=1][color=000066][b]Oh goddess, I love this show. Especially Bender. He's just your ordinary drunk robot hooked on cigars. lol -L/Z[/b][/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinmaru Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Personally, Futurama is definetely one of my favorite shows (I'm actually enjoying it and Family Guy a lot more than I'm enjoying The Simpsons right now). [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]Anyway, Futurama is one of my favorite shows. I think you can trace a decline in quality on the Simpsons to when Futurama actually started. Groening's influence moved on to a totally different show. [/B][/QUOTE] Yeah, I think that the decline is fairly noticable. When Futurama was made, a lot of The Simpsons most talented writers went along with it to make Futurama a good show from the beginning. With Futurama cancelled, The Simpsons will (hopefully) start to get back some of that quality, but I'll still miss Futurama. God, it was a great show and I'll enjoy every new episode that comes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasameyuki Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 I agree. Bender was funny. "Bender...Promise me you won't drive without a beer in you hand." That line cracked everyone up I know. I'm sad its cancelled. I agree about the Simpsons though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XeEmO Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Well I watch Futurama when it's on Adult Swim. I haven't seen very many episodes, so it's a nice alternative to watching The Simpsons. I really think The Simpsons just went down the drain. All of the new episodes suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibasuki Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 [FONT=arial]Futurama's pretty good. Bender's half the reason why I watch the show. can't ever get too much Bender.[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Futurama has been my favorite animated show ever since it first started over here in the UK. I have all three season DVD's, and I can't get enough of the show. Bender is just classical, as are Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Zapp Branigan and Morbo (the news reading alien). Morbo: "Morbo can't read his cue's, I've forgotten how to pronounce that little man with a hat on..." Female newsreader: "That's a 'T'... it's pronounced 'tu'. Morbo: "Hello little man... I WILL DESTROY YOU!!!" ------------------------------------------------ Zapp: "You're the finest male specimen I've seen since my mirror got grease on it..." Zapp: "Kif, the easiest way into a girl's bed is through her parents... have sex with them and you're in." ------------------------------------------------ Zoidberg: "I'm going to get my old shell out of the dumpster... and maybe get those potato chips Amy didn't finish..." Amy: "Those were toe nail clippings!" Zoidberg: "A feast is a feast..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Branigan is the best character ever. "You win again gravity!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanariya Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 I luv futurama! I especially love bender, that drunk smoking cigars robot! I remember the episode in the beggining when he was singing "going through the robot wash" that cracked me up so bad!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marik_Duelist Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 dont worry, I'll save me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeyerbrandX Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 "Please rise for our national anthem!" *The fighting music from the original Star Trek plays* Branigan is probably the greatest idiot the world has ever, and will ever see... I think he's probably the descendent of Ralph Wiggum and Disco Stu, what with the idiocy and the woman chasing. "Or were you born with a heart full of neutrality?" That was probably the greatest episode ever. "It's a beige alert!" "If I don't make it through this... tell my wife... hello" ----- Its too bad it's just a few episodes between it and being over completely. It seems so much 'smarter' than The Simpsons. Sure the Simpsons have spouts of smart comedy, but it seems like 90% of the Futurama jokes are more obscure, which is great if you know whats going on, but even if you don't, there usually is still something to laugh about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Zapp Branigan is so funny, but I think his alien assistant is even funner, I forgot his name though:mad: Um, on Family Guy, which character does Seth Green's vocie play as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeyerbrandX Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 His name is Kif, if memory serves, or Kiff. He reminds me of Sideshow Bob, what with the disgusted groans he makes, similar to when Bob gets fwapped in the face with the rakes. "Kif, hold up the flag. And would it hurt for you to wave it a little!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by FeyerbrandX [/i] [B]"Please rise for our national anthem!" *The fighting music from the original Star Trek plays* Branigan is probably the greatest idiot the world has ever, and will ever see... I think he's probably the descendent of Ralph Wiggum and Disco Stu, what with the idiocy and the woman chasing. "Or were you born with a heart full of neutrality?" That was probably the greatest episode ever. "It's a beige alert!" "If I don't make it through this... tell my wife... hello" [/B][/QUOTE] "One thing you forgot was that rock crushes scissor.... but paper covers rock and scissor cut paper! Kiff, we have a conundrum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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