An Update on the Fan Stuff

Posted on 6/26/09

We have some new fan things to put up, well, two for now. First we have a new little fan fiction, the first actually mainly about Zoidberg, which is called Good Ole Rock-Paper-Scissors by a new author around the dumpster, Rush. Rush is also on Futurama Madhouseand PEEL and has written some great stuff, so go check him out there.


The second is just a bit of fan art from me featuring Fry on a skateboard, a scan from the episode The Cryonic Woman.

What? It is BACK?! HUZZAH!

Posted on 6/25/09

Yes, it is true, it is real, it is happening: FUTURAMA HAS RETURNED! 20th Century Fox has confirmed that they have ordered 26 new episodes of Futurama, or 2 seasons for mid 2010. This is again history. The fans spoke and supported, and we got what we asked for. Now we have all these new episodes to look foward to! What ideas will the creators, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen think of next? However crazy they'll be, we will love 'em. There is no doubt that Futurama is here to stay for a good amount of time.

Not only this, but they are showing Futurama episodes on MTV as well. Here is the press release from Comedy Central itself:

"FUTURAMA" RETURNS TO PRODUCTION WITH AN INITIAL ORDER OF 26 NEW EPISODES TO PREMIERE MID 2010

Emmy Award-Winning Animated Comedy Series Confirmed To Run On COMEDY CENTRAL; Broadcast Network Run Also Possible

NEW YORK, June 10, 2009 -- 20th Century Fox Television, the animation powerhouse that brought "Family Guy" back from the dead five years ago, has done it again: Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's brilliantly subversive animated sci-fi comedy "Futurama" will return to production on 26 new half-hour episodes more than six years after the series aired its last original episode. The move comes on the heels of the series' blockbuster performance on DVD and on COMEDY CENTRAL; the announcement was made today by Twentieth Century Fox Television Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden, and David Bernath, senior vice president, programming for COMEDY CENTRAL.

"Futurama" was a staple of Fox's Sunday night animation block from 1999 to 2003 before ceasing production on original episodes. In June 2006, COMEDY CENTRAL acquired the rights to the existing 72 episodes of the series, which the channel began airing in January 2008, and four recently-produced extended length "Futurama" adventures: "Bender's Big Score," "The Beast with a Billion Backs," "Bender's Game" and "Into the Wild Green Yonder," which enjoyed enormous success both on COMEDY CENTRAL and in DVD release. This new deal marks the show's return to episodic series production on original episodes. "Futurama" becomes only the second series in the history of the medium to go back into production based on the strength of its DVD sales and repeat airings on cable.

The new episodes will be available in mid 2010 to be shown on COMEDY CENTRAL. Twentieth Century Fox Television retains the option to license the original runs of the new episodes to a broadcast network.

"We are excited to continue our relationship with Matt, David and 20th Century Fox TV and to be able to offer COMEDY CENTRAL viewers the first opportunity to see new episodes of 'Futurama,'" said Bernath. "As evidenced by the strong performance of the extended length epics, there remains a deep and passionate fan base for this intelligent and very funny show that matches perfectly with our audience. It's fantastic that we can add brand-new installments of Leela, Fry and Bender's adventures to our existing library."

Quipped Matt Groening, "We're thrilled 'Futurama' is coming back. We now have only 25,766 episodes to make before we catch up with Bender and Fry in the year 3000." Added David X. Cohen, "We're excited and amazed that the show is coming back, perhaps due to some sort of mysterious time loop. We look forward to working with COMEDY CENTRAL and 20th Television to make this the best iteration of the loop yet!"

"When we brought back 'Family Guy' several years ago, everyone said that it was a once-in-a-lifetime thing - that canceled series stay canceled and cannot be revived," commented 20th Century Fox TV Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden. "But 'Futurama' was another series that fans simply demanded we bring back, and we couldn't have been happier when Matt and David agreed that there were many more stories yet to tell."

"Futurama" focuses on the life of Philip Fry (Billy West), a 25-year-old pizza delivery boy who accidentally freezes himself on December 31, 1999 and wakes up 1,000 years later with a fresh start at life and a "diverse" new group of friends including Leela (Katey Sagal), a tough but lovely one-eyed alien and Bender (John DiMaggio), a robot who possesses human characteristics and flaws. The series aired for five seasons on Fox (1999 to 2003) earning Emmy® nominations each season while winning three times, including "Outstanding Animated Program" in 2002. It featured guest stars such as Sarah Silverman, Hank Azaria, Bob Odenkirk, Pamela Anderson, Beatrice Arthur, Lucy Liu, Beck and Coolio.

"Futurama," created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen, is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television, with Rough Draft Studios, Inc. contributing the animation.

20th Century Fox Television, a division of News Corp, is a leading supplier of entertainment content domestically and around the world.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 95 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press web site at www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

It...Is...Here!

Posted on 2/25/09

And I'm announcing it just a day later... Well, you heard me and many others that the fourth DVD movie, Into the Wild Green Yonder, is now out on the shelves for the U.S.! Next week is the release for the Australians, so you guys just hang in there. It will come. I have to wait two more days for my copy of the movie...It will come on Friday. Then I shall watch it. I can't wait, though. I know how you are feeling if you don't have it yet...

Since the few weeks before the release of the movie, there have been a few interviews with Matt Groening, David Cohen, and the cast. Here is another, which is interesting, because they have said the outlook looks good so far.

Q: David had said he has some ideas in his head if they do pick up more, so will everyone be on board?

Matt Groening: The great thing about Futurama is we were cancelled once, so we've experienced what it's like to think it's all over. [...] Futurama has kind of been an underdog show from the beginning. Fox didn't really understand it at first and then we found a great second home on the Cartoon Network and then a great third home now on Comedy Central, so I'm pretty happy.

Q: So do you think this will actually be like a Family Guy, where you can get it back on the air?

Matt Groening: We don't know. We're talking with Fox about doing more episodes and I hope we can. Just looking at the numbers, it seems to make sense. They're making money.

Q: So are the talks a little more serious now that these DVD's are making money?

Matt Groening: You know, I think every one, because we have another one, they say, 'Well, let's see how the next one does.' And because of the economy, we'll see. It's very easy for an executive to say no.

Q: Should we tell fans to send anything to Fox?

Matt Groening: No, no, no. You know, the first time Futurama went away, the fans were unbelievable. We had a petition that was 140,000 names that was delivered to Fox. That number may be way off, but I think it's very close. Hundreds of thousands of names, anyway. It just took awhile for them to realize that there was more to be done with Futurama.

Tomorrow!!

Posted on 2/23/09

Man does the time go by fast! It is already the day before Into the Wild Green Yonder gets released for the United States and Region 1. (Yes, yes, if you are from the UK and already have it, I am, in fact, very jealous. ) It seems like just a few days ago Bender's Game came out, doesn't it? Then I was so anxious for the movie to come out...and of course it seemed like forever. But no! It is coming tomorrow! Of course, I won't get my copy for another two days or so, but at least I don't have to wait a week like last time...

In other news...there is a new article from totalfilm.com. So, Total Film talked with Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West, Lauren Tom, Maurice Lamarche, and Phil LaMarr. Here is an interesting quote that EVERY website has been using, basically:

"Q: It’s not finished…. Hopefully.

David X Cohen:The alien language during this episode’s opening credits reads, “The humans shall not defeat us!” It’s our nod to that.

Matt Groening: We would love to continue making more Futurama episodes in whatever form... Except Pogs.

I think we haven't even exhausted all the story ideas that we came up with back when the show started in '99.

David Cohen: Every morning, and I'm not making this up, I find myself thinking in the shower about the next episode that we'll do after this one. I have it mostly worked out, so we're ready to go if the call comes in.

There is a chance of it coming back as the DVDs sold well."

Fan Comic!

Posted on 2/19/09

It has been a while, but MissusPatches is back, this time with a new fan comic titled, First Date. It is about Leela and Bender on a date, and if you have been following her art, then you will get it more. It is a short 5-page comic, so enjoy it, because it is filled with some funny things, great drawings, and excellent colorings.




Remember, you can send any fan art and stuff to me at smarty.zd@gmail.com, and visit the Contact Us page for more information.

Bender In a Museum...Really?

Posted on 2/18/09

Yes, it is possible! Bender can be in the Robot Hall of Fame! Although, in the show, it would be more like the Robot Hall of Infamy. But, it is true. You, yes YOU, can nominate Bender to be in the Robot Hall of Fame. Sound's interesting? Well, go and nominate Bender to be the best robot around! I think it would be great for the show's publicity and intrest as well. Go, and beat Maillardet's Automaton! (Whatever that is...)

Animus-Imperium Serum

Posted on 2/17/09

Seven days until the release of Into the Wild Green Yonder!!! I can't wait for it, especially to hear the commentary and watch it over, and over, and over, and so many times so I annoy my sister... But, anyway, the countdown continues! BUY THE DVD ALREADY!

Also, I have part two to my fan fiction, Darkness Prevailing. That is where the title came in. If you know any latin, maybe you can figure out what may happen in the next part. It is a shorter part, but it is packed with some twists and turns and cliffhangers that are really short-lived, so read it! OR ELSE. Just kidding...or am I?

It...is...DONE!

Posted on 2/16/09

It is done! It is finished! What am I talking about? I finished fixing all of the pages of the site. If you don't believe me, go check them out. Now you can have a smooth transition from page to page. In addition to that, I also changed the font and just some of the layouts, so check them out. I'm glad that is over. I got lazy for so long, but tonight I buckled down and went right down the list of pages and just updated. It was just a lot of copying and pasting...PHEW!

There are also comments now at the bottom of the page. This format probably won't be permanent, because it takes so long to load, but they will do until now. Seymour_My_Hero from P.E.E.L. requested it in a way. That way, you can easily keep in touch with me through comments, and comment a lot easier on the site.

My Head Just Couldn't Take it Anymore...

Posted on 2/15/09

Yep, I couldn't stop thinking about Into the Wild Green Yonder. I broke down. So, I watched the leaked version online. But, of course, I am still buying the DVD for the commentary and for good video quality. I absolutely loved the movie, though. It is on the same level as Bender's Big Score, for sure. I am sure when, and if, you get it, you will love it. If not...go get it somehow! Enter the contest at Can't Get Enough Futurama to win a DVD. Let's just hope that after this there will be more episodes! It can't end already! But at the end, when you watch it, watch for one of the greatest analogy's of Futurama to production history! (If you don't get it, that's okay.)

And, before I forget, Happy Birthday! Today is none other than Matt Groening's birthday! He created the great show of Futurama, as well as the hit show the Simpsons and the comic , Life in Hell. Happy 55^th, Matt, and thanks for the great show that made these sites possible!   

10 Days? Yes!

Posted on 2/14/09

Happy Valentine's day! Hooray! There are just 10 days until the movie Into the Wild Green Yonder is released! My head is almost exploding! I have heard positive feedback and I can't wait to see it. Many reviews can be found at peelified.com.

Here is the widget from ilovebender.com. You can play the "slots" to unlock cool wallpapers and even a screen saver. I am still yet to unlock that...

Also, check out hippojuice.com, where they had an interview with none other than Billy West, voice actor of our very own Fry, Zoidberg, Professor, Zapp, and so many more characters! He said he heard fox "making noises" about a sixth season...hopefully he is right. I would love a sixth season. Check it out, it is really cool!

I know this is a short update, but this is all for now.

An Update and Fan Stuff?! Sweet.

Posted on 2/7/09

Okay, so I haven't posted in a year. Since last December. Geez...Well, I'm back and I am starting to update the site again, starting with fixing pages. So, keep checking and soon all the pages will be fixed.


So, I wrote another fanfiction. Yup. I wrote the first part of Darkness Prevailing, the sequal to Darkness Surrounding. It is set a month after the previous one happened, and Fry and Leela need to try to get over the disaster with Jon to help save the universe from going into a Universal War. Keep up with it, because there is tons more to come!


Speaking of Darkness Surrounding, I have some fan art from it. I have three scenes drawn up, with the newest ones being the best ones. I am also working on more of those. Keep coming to the site, and hopefully there will be some more updates!

Fixing Stuff Up Isn't Always Fun, But it is Sure Worth It

Posted on 12/23/08

Yup, the fixing of the site begins. I have already done the About Zoidberg page. Next is, well, the Decapod 10 page and so on like that. Eventually I will add the Futurama Episode Guide, but not until I finish fixing up the site. So, hold on, edits will be posted.


12/23/08 6:07 AM----About Zoidberg page fixed

Changes...

Posted on 12/22/08

If you haven't noticed, I made some changes to the layout a bit. The menu has a neat border, and I put a border around the update box. The font is changed and stuff, and that is it really. I haven't changed the other pages yet, so hold on. I plan on putting something on the right side, gotta think about that. =/

So, that is it for now. Except...COVER ART!! Yes, we have cover art for the last futurama movie, Into the Wild Green Yonder. Check it out and stare...

Finally!

Posted on 12/11/08

I really, really need to do this more often, but guess what? Yes! ITWGY is now available on Preorder on Amazon.com! It is a dream come true! All I have to do is wait until Christmas to get some money...wait for the price to decline...and order it...yes...Then I will have all four. I never intended to get all four of them, actually, but now I will do anything to snag it, including...well...No, I wouldn't steal money.

“So this is how it ends? In an alley waiting to die ten years in the future on a destroyed planet?”

Posted on 11/29/08

So, I was checking my mail and stuff, and I opened up an email. When I finished and went back to the inbox, I was startled to see...that someone actually sent me something! Thanks to MissusPatches, we have some neat fanart. Go check it out and praise the wonderful artist!

Secondly, I have a fanfic called Darkness Surrounding that I wrote a week ago, so I decided to finally put it up. The quote at the top is from the story, and Leela says it. Pretty self explanitory, huh? Well, go check it out, because it is only the first Chapter in the series I am writing. There is either going to be two or three, maybe four, depends on my ideas and stuff. At least two installments. So, go read it, because it it's pretty interesting, or so I have been told. =)

Always with the critics...

Posted on 11/17/08

Yes! Another 2 week update! I need priorities...anyone even out there? Keep coming! I promise I'll update more! =D

And yes, the critics have been out for a while about Bender's Game. They usually break it down, give each part a section, and I just have one system: It is either awesome, eh, or it bombs. I believe this is an awesome rating. Definately up there with the funny and it does leave something to start the last movie with--fuel problems. =O More fuel problems? Ugh. Next is economy and the elections. (How long is Nixon president for, anyway?!) Who knows! Well, that is pretty much it. Nothing in the inbox, I havn't thought up brilliant stories or anything, so I am pretty much dry. See you soon (hopefully). I am going to watch Bender's Game on my laptop with the commentary. Those guys always crack me up...hahaha. Bye. =P

It's a Double Feature!

Posted on 11/3/08

Wow, this site hasn't been updated in...well...about 2 weeks. To me it has seemed like about a month and a half. I don't know. Anyway, school's just been mind controlling me. (Plus I got lazy here and there...)

First off...TOMORROW IS THE RELEASE OF BENDER'S GAME!!! I am so very pshyced. Especially since I actually bought it! I thought I couldn't, but I found a way...and I will eventually get it. Hopefully, it is before I take off for Florida and go to Disney. Then I can watch it...ha...

Secondly, thanks to Cx from Futurama Madhouse, there is a nice preview for Into The WIld Green Yonder. Have fun!

In the dark a werecar is hiding...

Posted on 10/21/08

I'll give you 13 guesses on what I mean by the title...and what I just said. Ok, I'll just tell you. As most people know, Halloween is right down the street...no pun intended, really. Candy from strangers never felt so good! And you get to dress up as the most ridiculous things...It is priceless. Speaking of costumes, I have called for a challenge of the artistic and not so artistic: create a costume for Halloween of a Futurama character! Yes! Go get the felt and giant lobster suits you have been hiding, and even take out the velour you swore you'd never wear again! Even attempt to make new brand of futuristic candy or sweets. Get creative, and have fun. (If I get a few entries I will post them on the site.)

the Robot Devil has invaded

Posted on 10/16/08

MissusPatches strikes again! Twice! No, three times! She has sent in tons of stuff I finished uploading today. One thing that I said I'd be putting up was the icons she made. They're awesome, so get one and use it. Mwahaha. The second thing she had sent me in the same email which I passed, thinking it was just another icon was a video. Or animation. You make the judgement, but I put it in the Videos/Animations category of the random Futurama section. It is a video of the Robot Devil jumping out of the fridge while Bender is opening it, and Bender loses something...Nice little shortie with some captions...

Here is something new: a semi-unrelated thing to the paragraph above! It is an Ask Zoidberg response! Well, MissusPatches, who was obviously in an email rage at the time, also sent Zoidberg an email asking about some relationship problems. Personally, I'd see it. Who knows what Zoidberg could say about relationships when he has never had one.

It's Alive!!

Posted on 10/14/08

Well, the maibox, that is. I have recently recieved a boatload of fan art from MissusPatches. If you haven't seen her work before, go and look at it 'cuz it is awesome. She also sent me some Zoidberg art! Woop! Thanks MissusPatches! You rock! I also have some other things, well icons, that she made that I need to put up. And I have a new Zoidberg fan art I cooked up yesterday. Go check that out too.

In other news...As many sites have said, the estimated release date for Into the Wild Green Yonder is on or near February 23rd, 2009, according to CGEF, who got that according to someone on PEEL. I can't wait to order it with the anticipated money I recieve at Xmas...

Timer keeps ticking...

Posted on 10/13/08

News just in! 22 more days 'til the US presidential election! But more importantly, Bender's Game is released! I can't wait, especially since I recently ordered it after I had discovered that I could order it on Amazon with my Target giftcard. So, I can not wait at all! It will be a good video to watch on the way to Florida if I get it before the 9th...My eyes are glued to the calendar as I wait to rip off another day, shortening the wait to get the glorious third DVD! And I don't even have a day-by-day calendar!

Speaking of Amazon and Bender's Game, I have put a new ad on the left over on the navigation bar for it! Yay! It is only on the home page so you don't have to worry about seeing it on every page on the site.

Also, I have added my fan fiction, Haircuts, Teleporting, and Homocidal Snails to the Futurama fanfiction page.

See you next update!

My fanart and tired feet...

Posted on 10/12/08

Hey, another update! So, I was tired yesterday after walking like 12 miles nonstop for 3 hours. And then of course I fell asleep on the couch after for another 4 hours. But today, I am more energetic and ready to work on the site, which I did. My fanart is now up in the Futurama Fanstuff page, but I still need some fan stuff from you, so start sending it in!

Also, I have added the Support Us page, so check that out. I have three buttons on there, one is new.(It's the orange one.)

I am running out of good update titles

Posted on 10/11/08

Hello again, people. Or aliens. You know! If you are wondering about the title, it is a pun of what I am doing today. I am just doing a walkathon at school. I only raised $30 but that's ok.

Anyway, I got news from JavieR, webmaster of The Futurama Point, that some links were invalid. I hope I have fixed them all, but tell me if anything else is wrong!

Also, I have recieved a new button from JavieR! Check it out, it is great. And if you havn't noticed, I have expanded the Navigation so everything is on one line and Right Justified. I thought it's easier to read that way.

The fanstuff isn't uploaded yet, but mailbox is open.

Submit!

Posted on 10/10/08

We now have fanstuff in the links section! Look! Really! I'm not lying! I am soon going to put my own fan art and fan fiction and stuff for General Futurama, but we need both Zoidberg and Futurama fan stuff. So get those keyboards typing, crayons coloring, and video cameras rolling and send them in!

-Hint- We are going to have a contest* soon for Halloween so stay updated!


*only if we have enough people so we have three weeks to tell people about this site!

Your Favorite M.D.: Now Available on House Call!

Posted on 10/8/08

Yo!

So, good updating on the site. I updated it. Again! Wow. So, I *finally* added the Ask Zoidberg page so start sending in some questions so he can answer! You know he is desperate for mail! Ha. The next one I will put up will most likely be a Fan Stuff page, but I don't have anything at the moment. Actually...I have general futurama stuff, so I will put that up soon. So I will have a Zoidberg Fan Stuff page and a General Futurama stuff page up soon. I will probably put the Zoid page up first but that is because it would only be one as of the moment. Fun stuff...

Getting Back On Track!

Posted on 10/7/08

Hello!
Yeah, so I obviously have made limited updates. But I am forcing myself to work on this thing. If I don't, it will just never be finished. Yeah...also...my laptop exploded. The hard drive crashed...and I have to get it fixed. But I have a regular computer which is actually better for this because it is easier to update with. So, if anyone knows how to fix it, please contact me. You don't have to though, seriously.

So, we have some new things! First off, if you scroll down to the bottom, you'll notice a new buddy, Space Station Futurama. It is an awesome site, so go there and check it out. And remember, anyone who wants their button on the site just needs to contact me. Speaking of contacting me, I have added the Contact Us page. It is good to have, so I don't have to say my email over and over again. The ask Zoidberg page is coming! Soon! Maybe even later! Who knows?

A Little Delay...

Posted on 10/4/08

Hey everyone. I know I havn't made any progress with the site...which stinks because I really need to. But, I have this career project due Tuesday, and school, and, I had to move everything to my new...Laptop!! Yay!! This will be a lot easier without sitting in front of a computer desk for 4 hours. Anyway...I have finished Decapod 10, for now, and I am putting up the "Ask Zoidberg" page soon. I'll edit this post when I am finished, but I will keep putting up my progress once and a while.

More Updates

Posted on 9/13/08

Hey! It is the second front page update for me. I felt like I should, plus I was *told* to anyway. So, updates for the growing site...not many. But "hallelujah" that I haven't sent the site to a nosedive into oblivion. I'm still trying to fix a few glitches with positioning and Fire Fox...And I still need to finish the Decapod 10 page. I think the next page I'll put up will probably be the Ask Zoidberg part, or Fan stuff. So if anyone who reads this has anything to submit or give me, I'm open for them. My email is smarty.zd@gmail.com, if you have any questions or concerns.

Welcome to Zoidberg's Dumpster!

Posted on 9/6/08

Welcome, ladies and germs, to Zoidberg's Dumpster! Zoidberg's Dumpster is a place where we recognize one of Futurama's most unrecognized characters--Zoidberg!Zoidberg is definately overlooked, given that he is always the one who loses, the one who ends up hurt, and also, ignored. He may be a poor, horrible doctor, but he deserves some respect and dignity.And, here is where we do that! With a special bio of Dr. Z, a blog, Q and A,and even a newsletter from the famous doctor himself. We even show fanart and fanstories just about him, for his appreciation. We also take any general art or stories about Futurama, even if not about Zoidberg. But Zoidberg's appreciation is encouraged, and hoped for. Now have a good time and don't forget to leave a note in Zoidberg's Guest Book!

Now a little about myself. My name is Meagan, also known as Smarty on sites like Futurama Madhouse, PEEL, and the Futurama and Simpsons Fan Forums. (on The Futurama Point I'm known as Meagan.) I decided that Zoidberg needed some recognition. I previously had a forum, which didn't work, so I decided to make a web site! And, I am doing it in html, which is a big step for me, seeing as how I just learned it. But I catch on fast. Anyway, I hope you stay and check out the site!!