Jack Aubrey Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 (edited) Thanks to TV Week. Three years after Fox canceled the show, Matt Groening's "Futurama" will resume production for a 13-episode run on Comedy Central. The new episodes will be added to the network's library of 72 "Futurama" episodes previously licensed from 20th Century Fox Television. Voice talent Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio will return for the new episodes, which will debut in 2008. "There is a deep and passionate fan base for this intelligent and very funny show that matches perfectly with our audience and it is great that we can offer them not just the existing library, but something they've never seen as well," said David Bernath, senior VP, programming, Comedy Central. "Futurama" marks the third Fox project revived by basic cable in recent years. New episodes of "Greg the Bunny" are being ordered by IFC, and Fox resurrected "Family Guy" after the series found success on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Edited June 23, 2006 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taril Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Thats great news! I really like Futurama, so its great that its coming back! And even better that itll be on Comedy Central, theyll have more freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelingwithyourskin Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jun 23 2006, 08:56 AM) Thanks to TV Week. Three years after Fox canceled the show, Matt Groening's "Futurama" will resume production for a 13-episode run on Comedy Central. The new episodes will be added to the network's library of 72 "Futurama" episodes previously licensed from 20th Century Fox Television. Voice talent Billy West, Katey Sagal and John DiMaggio will return for the new episodes, which will debut in 2008. "There is a deep and passionate fan base for this intelligent and very funny show that matches perfectly with our audience and it is great that we can offer them not just the existing library, but something they've never seen as well," said David Bernath, senior VP, programming, Comedy Central. "Futurama" marks the third Fox project revived by basic cable in recent years. New episodes of "Greg the Bunny" are being ordered by IFC, and Fox resurrected "Family Guy" after the series found success on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. "hooray! now zoidberg is the popular one!" it's going to be weird to see them on comedy central. i would have expected it on cartoon network, seeing as how they already show the old seasons. either way, i hope it's good. futurama was excellent, and it really showed when groening moved his focus away from the simpsons and onto futurama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodoff Baldrick Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Is three years the record for a show's resurrection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Limelight* Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 QUOTE (Taril @ Jun 23 2006, 08:35 AM) Thats great news! I really like Futurama, so its great that its coming back! And even better that itll be on Comedy Central, theyll have more freedom. I totally agree Go Futurama! Amazing show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestand Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Fry: So I really am important? How I feel when I'm drunk is correct? Ken: Yes. Except the Dave Matthews Band doesn't rock. [Fiona shakes her head.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I don't have Comedy Central! But the rest of you please enjoy...don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubled_mystic Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 sweet, hopefully it will be on par with the original run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakesideMaiden Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Awesome! One can't watch reruns over and over again. It just gets redundant. Hooray that Futurama is coming back and not just in repeats! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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