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Futurama: Bender’s Big Score

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Back in early 2006 I caught the first rumors of the return of Futurama. For those of you who don’t know, Futurama was canned 2 years ago to make room for other programs. Like most news I read, this was fueled by rumors and speculation, and I didn’t expect it to go anywhere. I completely ignored the news and never really thought of it until today when I heard that a strait to DVD Futurama movie was to be released this Wednesday!

So after I heard the news of the movie, I had to see it. The movie, titled Bender’s Big Score, highlights all the stars you love, plus many new ones. Also, almost every side character had a special cameo in the film. I was a huge fan in the original show, and felt that the show was pulled well before it’s prime. The movie’s story contains many references to previous shows that every fan will love, but the story is amusing enough to entertain someone who has never seen the show before. The Futurama movie also makes several cracks about Fox, and politics in typical Matt Groening fashion.

The Future of Futurama

After some research, and seeing what has happened in the past, I have a very good idea of what will happen to Futurama. It is my official prediction that Futurama will be following in the footsteps of Family Guy and making their debut back on network television, but don’t be surprised if it is not on FOX. My best guess would be to expect them on Comedy Central late in 08′. And for the first episodes, don’t be disappointed to just see a rehash of the movie (remember the Family Guy film?). I am so happy to see Futurama back in the public eye, and think they have some great things to come. We can only hope they release another movie or two so I can talk about them more ;)

Stan-Lee

  • Bearacid

    I can’t wait to see this one on DVD. I think I might watch it tonight after I’m done rotting my brain playing Halo 3 :)

  • Metallicat79

    Man was i pissed when Futurama was canceled. If there was a cartoon show i enjoyed more than the Simpsons, it was Futerama.
    I always thought it was well written and there were few characters you disliked. It is good to see that Futurama is back in the lime light again, but I would much rather see it brought bcak to TV so I can enjoy Exploits of the Planet Express Crew. Fox really does not know what they are doing.

  • Jon Stephens

    FOX. Always canceling good shows WAY TOO EARLY!!!

  • Metallicat79

    Whats your fav episode?

    My personally fav is “Where no Fan has gone before”.
    Welchie!!!!!!!!!

  • Jon Stephens

    I don’t remember the name but I’ll never forget the story:

    The one where Fry discovers his dog at the museum. It goes back and tells the story about how Fry came to own the dog. I’ll never forget it, the way this one ended, with the dog just standing outside in that spot for years, regardless of weather, waiting for Fry. Then it just ended. Just like that. It was sad, I don’t remember seeing anything like that at the time, a comedy ending on such a sad note. Plus I had a dog like that, so it touched me on another level. So it’s burned into my memory.

  • Metallicat79

    I beliveve the one to which you refer, is called “Jurassic Bark”.
    Thats when you know you love a show, when you can pull out the titles of the episodes off the top off your head.

  • Jon Stephens

    Wow. Good stuff man.

  • Stan-Lee

    Was the dog named Seymore? I am pretty sure he was, he and his nougaty center.

    I love anything that Matt Groening can create.

  • Metallicat79

    Whats your fav episode Stan?

  • Stan-Lee

    Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV, hands down.

  • Metallicat79

    Man I love that one definetly in the top 3, teaching g=kids to smoke cigars, Classic!!!

  • Stan-Lee

    I loved it, especial when they say, “dont try this at home” and immediately after bender is smoking and drinking and says, “Hey kids, try this at home!” Classic!

  • Metallicat79

    LOL!!