Futurama, the sci-fi parody series created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen (The Simpsons) which ran on Fox from 1999 to 2003, will be returning with a series of direct-to-DVD features. The cast announced at the San Diego Comic Con that the first of these, Bender’s Big Score, will be released on November 27. The plot involves Internet scammers and the secret to time travel- which apparently lies on Fry’s ass. Al Gore- whose daughter was a writer on the original series- will make a guest appearance. Reruns of the series will move from Adult Swim to Comedy Central in 2008- these reruns will also include the DVD features, cut into four episodes each.
(Thanks to Fark, Reuters, and the Hollywood Reporter)
You really think the show is devoid of human emotion? I think the Fry/Leela relationship is one of the best, most realistic relationships on television. I just watched Parasites Lost tonight, and the very last shot of the episode is so heartbreakingly real.
It’s not devoid of human emotion. It’s a show about freaks and monsters being as human as they can.
And it’s funny, too. Where No Fan Has Gone Before was the best Star Trek episode ever.
Granted, the show’s take on life was somewhat hard-edged and cynical, but ther were many times when they handled the characters with a gentle touch. Shucks, even Bender had his moments.
If you didn’t watch most of the episodes, then you can’t really be in a position to judge the show. And if you did watch most of the episodes, then you must have gotten something out of it if you kept coming back. Gotcha!
Mashed potatoes? You eat mashed potatoes? Ooh, they’re mashed- big fucking deal! They’re so devoid of emotion, they smush one potato and you think it’s Shakespeare!
