Futurama News
Archive for December 2002
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 The new December 6th issue of Entertainment Weekly features this advert by Cartoon Network for it's newest programming highlight: Futurama 1ACV to 4ACV reruns. Yeah, you read this correctly - they actually advertise and promote Futurama. And also in a somewhat adult way. Maybe they understood Groening when he said "My buddies and I do adult animation". Thanks go to Brian for sending me this.
Also, here is the schedule to the Adult Swim block of Cartoon Network starting on January 12th (as told by Corey): |
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 Next round of Dub The Frame has started. This time it's a frame from yesterday's Love & Rocket epilogue.
My personal winner for last round (dog in sauce): Benn with
Fry: You're right, Mr Panucci, opening this pizza franchise in Ho Chi Minh City was the best thing you've ever done.
Reason: It gives me the chance to link to this article on Lauren Tom (voice of Amy) talking about the problems of Asian-Americans and the dog eating clich |
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Tomorrow at 7pm, the next new Futurama episode "The Route of all Evil" is going to air in parts of the States. The east coast has tough luck once again. According to Don Del Grande:
Definitely on: Atlanta, New York, St. Louis, Tampa
Probably on (definitely if the local game is sold out): Dallas, Kansas City, Washington
Probably in progress: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Indianapolis
Definitely in progress if the local game is sold out: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Nashville, Pittsburgh
Definitely in progress: Detroit, New Orleans, Philadelphia
Call your local affilate and ask if/when it is on. They might be able to show it later the night.
The weeks ahead:
Sunday 15th: Rerun of "Leela's Homeworld"
Sunday 22nd: New episode "Taste of Freedom" |
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Something new on Can't Get Enough Futurama.
The Futurama Encyclopedia
One of the things we were trying to accomplish in the past was providing you with more Futurama info, trivia and knowledge. The problem was to find a suitable way for this. Having a series of mini-articles on things like "The Ball Conflict" didn't feel like a good way as it would be hard to access. But we wanted that information here.
The content of the Encyclopedia was created by PEELers and needs further additions of course. That's where you become part of the equation. Please have a look at this PEEL thread and see if you can help out. We want this to grow so it can be a useful resource. |
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I hope all of you enjoyed The route of all evil. And like always we have some multimedia/interactive stuff laid out for you:
- Framegrabs
- +200 High quality framegrabs for you to relive the moment
- Sounds & Quotes
- 13 sounds and quotes carefully picked from the episode.
- Episode Capsules
- You can submit all your capsule information to us, the current capsule is also online.
- Review
- and finally, you can send in your opinion and review the episode. Please try to form more than one "It's cool" sentence 
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Fast National TV ratings are in and ...
7pm to 8pm:
1. CBS "60 Minutes" 9.8/16
2. FOX "Futurama," 6.0/10, "King of the Hill" 6.1/10
3. ABC "Christmas in Aspen" (don't have the rating, but 3rd)
4. NBC "Hollywood Christmas Spectacular"
5. TWB "Gilmore Girls Beginnings" scored a 3.3/5
So: A great second place for Futurama again with a /10 rating 
Malcolm at 9pm only scored a 5.6/8
Source: zap2it
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 Last time I announced that eMerchandise had the Futurama Tin Trash Can by RixTin available, they were out of stock within days (RixTin isn't the biggest company and doesn't have the largest production runs). Jon previously reviewed this $13.95 junk lover for you. So, if still uncertian, read Jon's article with pictures.
Emerchandise estimates on-time XMas delivery to the US and Europe if you order within the next 3 days. |
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According to DVD Toons the american Futurama Season 1 DVDs are scheduled for a 3/25/2003. I've seen contradicting retail prices at either $29.99 or $49.99. Looks like they will be identical to the UK version: 3 DVDs, commentaries on each of them, some out takes, script/storyboard and Animatic to SP3k and a picture gallery. We'll keep you informed.
Thanks to Corey for the notice. |
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 Dark Horse Comics subsidary TFAW got the rare Futurama Xmas Ornaments available just now. They are $29.99, but you get something quite special which is hard to find on the net (let alone in brick & mortar stores). And come on, Leela just looks cute in that dress   They also got the standard Futurama Ornaments back in stock for $19.99.
UPDATE: The Xmas one is out of stock again already. Tough luck, suckers The normal is still available. And Jon keeps pestering me to link his review for them, so go read it. |
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 Nothing much Futuramarish going on right now without FOX airing new episodes for another 4 days and us at CGEF slowly getting into holiday mood (or studying for Andie ). So, take a turn at the new round of Dub the Framegrab. Try to be funny |
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 The animation industry targeted print & web publication Animation Magazine dedicated their currently selling December/January cover story to Futurama. Asking " Kiss this shiny metal ass goodbye?!" and " Is Futurama History?", the article both lauds and comforts this year's fifth installment of Futurama on FOX. Quoting executive producer and co-creator David X. Cohen "We're all taking jobs elsewhere. [...] We were just ahead of the big wave of primetime animated shows and now we might be the ebbing tide." the magazine also includes a full page advertising bought out by law firm KMZRosenman to congratulate Futurama. The ultimate answers to the questions posed will probably not arrive for another few months, but getting Futurama into the news and heads of people surely can only help. Thanks to AM editor and author Ramin Zahed for providing me with a reference copy of this issue. |
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 Good news everyone! Amazon got the Season 1 Futurama DVD set up for preorder for the USA (region 1). The list price for this 3 DVDs/13 episodes set is $39.99, but amazon is giving 25% off making it $29.99 only. If you - for some weird reason - are unsure whether you want them or not, read our extensive Season 1 DVD review. The arrival date is set to March 25th. And now fly my Futurama minions, fly! |
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 As yesterday had the new episode "A Taste of Freedom" in store for some of the US, we of course have our regular multimedia and info update for you. Don't forget to help with the reviews and capsule.- Framegrabs: For those who missed it due to pre-emption or just want to see Zoidy's tentacles again.
- Sounds & Quotes: 16 fun quotes to read and listen to.
- Capsule: The first version of the episode capsule for you to sumbit to.
- Reviews: The episode reviewing is now enabled. Read & Post! But please try more than 2 words when reviewing.
This will probably be one of the last updates on CGEF for a while as our working slaves are busy being jolly. If you are looking for Futurama news in the meantime, try PEEL. Cyas next year! |
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Merry x-mas from the entire CGEF team, I Hope you all have a nice x-mas. We'll be back in the new year, So, have a merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, kwazy Kwanza, a tip-top Tet, and a solemn, dignified Ramadan. Now a word from *my* god: our sponsor. |
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