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So, now what?

Even though the current run of new Futurama episodes on Comedy Central ended tonight, Futurama is not gone for good at this point. Some details can be found in a recent interview by ifmagazine with the show's executive producer Davd X. Cohen.

Among other things, Comedy Central will air the holiday-themed 13ths episode of 2010 on Sunday 21st of November (if their plans don't change). The DVD set of those 13 episodes will be on store shelves in December. An additional 13 new episodes will air in 2011 - likely over the summer again.

And lastly, let me quote ifmagazine:
iF: Do you feel comfortable you'll get another order with Comedy Central or do you still have that continual worry like you had at Fox?

COHEN: On Fox, I definitely worried about it. When you're on a network like that, there's a schedule for these things where they tell you if you're picked up or not. Since we did the DVDs and are back for this strange giant order of 26, or two 13s, however you look at it, it's been much more random and I've come to expect nothing anymore, neither good nor bad. I just tend to roll with whatever develops. There's no schedule for this kind of order anymore, where "you're picked up on a certain date or go home." Comedy Central have 13 in the bank for next year. They may or may not feel the rush, but at least from our point of view, we do need more than a year of lead-time to get our operation up and running. If they do want more, we would like to hear soon. I'm just happy we got to do these, and because it's so much work, I try to look at it this way, if we don't do more, I get a nice little break.

So, it's not all over just yet!

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FuturamamforeverSep 3rd 2010, 14:38
soo? will there ne more this next year? when you saythe 13 episodes in the bank?
burpSep 3rd 2010, 15:38
I just can't wait til it comes on DVD. Being in Aus with no pay tv means I cannot watch the new eps.. and my internet is too slow to watch them on youtube even! :(
Anyway I can't wait to see the new eps and I hope they have improved from the movies (not that I still won't watch the new eps a million times over anyway..lol).
GeoffSep 3rd 2010, 15:38
How does Comedy Central plan to build a recurring audience for Futurama if it only shows it for two months every summer?It's not as egregious as Fox's scheduling issues, but it doesn't position the show for success, either.
WilliamSep 3rd 2010, 16:33
I hope the Futurama Season 6 Boxset will be released in The UK for December. If so I'll probably buy a copy within the first week on sale.
ufoSep 3rd 2010, 19:22
I'm from Sweden and probably have to wait like 2 months more, for the Futurama Season 6 Boxset... But I can handle that.

I did see the first two episodes, and I liked them!(Many are talking about how great 'The Late Philip J. Fry' were, so I'm exicted :D).

Lets hope for more seasons!
svenSep 3rd 2010, 21:09
I live in the US and I have to say this season has been great. It has definitely delivered! Here is hoping it gets renewed (fingers crossed).
KurtPikachu2001Sep 4th 2010, 00:40
This Futurama thing just keeps getting better and better! New episodes will start next year! My guess is next summer like this season was! Plus, on Futurama Madhouse, there's an article there about how there might even be more new episodes! How about that! Futurama will never die!

It will get renewed! Don't see why it wouldn't! Can't wait for the Christmas episode as well! Hope Fry doesn't degrade Leela in future episodes! This season has been awesome! There were only 2 episodes I didn't like.
ChrisSep 4th 2010, 04:36
Loved this season. And there were even things not told about. Brainslugs, Anthology of Interest, etc. and I want a Musical-Episode. I love it when they're singing.
TrojanSep 5th 2010, 00:53
20th Century FOX television starting in 2011 can always order new episodes of Futurama.

This would allow Comedy Central and other Futurama TV stations in the United States and alot in the other countries that are currently airring Futurama to syndicate these new episodes of Futurama.

20th Century FOX will make alot of money off of this move.

JustinSep 5th 2010, 03:49
Summer is better then winter. That's when TV could get more ratings. Especially at night.
BlizSep 6th 2010, 21:03
O the wait... this is the worst part!
FuturamaFanSep 9th 2010, 09:29
I am very thankful that Futurama came back. :)

Months before season 6 began, I just knew that there would be some people posting reviews of the new episodes saying stuff like "Its crap, the show isn't the same, blah blah blah..."
And I was right. There will always be haters.

The point is, all of us fans from the very beginning should just be thankful that the show is back. Its very rare that any show is brought back from cancellation.
Obviously, not every episode will be great, but so what? Not every episode can be a home-run.

On the whole, this has been a good season and I'm looking forward for more.
knowsfordsSep 9th 2010, 11:37
"How does Comedy Central plan to build a recurring audience for Futurama if it only shows it for two months every summer?"

Southpark has done just fine.
JoshSep 10th 2010, 04:44
I think we have no choice but to feel great about this new season. If you loved the original series, then come on, this is pretty close! It started off very slowly and I admit to being worried, but I loved every minute of the remaining 10 episodes. One of which is even in my top 10 favourite episodes of all time. For 7 years I've wanted more and more Futurama and now... sure looks like a possibility! But come on CC, sign them up for a 20 episode season! Extend our joy :)
FuturamaFreakSep 10th 2010, 05:33
wow now that sucks, why would you air only 13 episodes. FAIL, very disappointed!!
BigTSep 10th 2010, 18:14
I read somewhere that the ratings were not very good, which is why Comedy Central is showing hesitation in extending the show.

Personally, I enjoyed the season.
jcgenySep 10th 2010, 19:31
this season like the previous was not so funny , fry&bender has loosed the main focus in history and
jokes were not as good as with first four season .
may be that is why they only did 26 episodes and cuted them in two like it happens with HPotter movies .
groening should try to put more money and people to make Futurama as good as The Simpsons TM 8]
FuturamaFreakSep 11th 2010, 05:08
Ok maybe i was a bit harsh before, but i was completely shocked when i saw the news.

I kinda agree there where ups and downs in the last 12 episodes, two or three where so so, the rest was good :)

I hope to see more than just another 13 episodes in almost 1 year away?!

Go Futurama :]
buhSep 11th 2010, 18:28
Wow, did everybody forget that non-primetime shows almost always have 13 episodes a year? Look at any Saturday morning cartoon; 13 is the standard. Not to mention that we got less than that when Futurama was airing its original run. 4 Volumes/Production Runs that ranged between 13 and 21 episodes, but aired over the course of 5 televised seasons.
GB2Sep 14th 2010, 18:19
Thank you, FuturamaFan. I've had to say that at least a hundred times to the haters out there.

These are the same people (for the most part) that complain about EVERYTHING! Nothing pleases them because they believe that this is their world and we're just lucky to be living in it.

It's annoying to hear the constant complaining. I remember when Family Guy returned. I know quite a few people that hated it's first episodes, but now love and watch the show evertime it airs.

I feel the new episodes will be exactly what we've all be waiting for...classic Futurama comedy. Oh, and a lot more Zoidberg.
woooohSep 15th 2010, 08:17
@GB2: definietly more zoidburg ... and more hyperchicken.. lol he's funny! :P
OlwoodSep 18th 2010, 03:40
Is there any word of a Blu-ray box set?
SlavySep 18th 2010, 17:33
I need more!!!!
If i don't get another fix soon i'll jump off a cliff ;) (not really but they should really make more episodes). this series should be on T.V. until the year 3000
ufoSep 18th 2010, 19:19
Question, how many viewers did "the mutants are revolting" get?
djstubbinSep 20th 2010, 02:33
this season was great..and hope that it will be more than next 5 season again and hopefully 200 episodes of this fantastic series..greetings from slovakia and .... good news everyone
No26Sep 30th 2010, 00:33
A ha! Look at this:
COMEDY CENTRAL
techieOct 18th 2010, 17:10
Aww I thought they were starting up again with 13 new episodes in November... Oh well I can wait. Considering in 2003 I thought series was cancelled we've done pretty good. 16(dvds)+12(cc)= 28 more episodes than I thought.
KimberlyOct 29th 2010, 05:39
I'm surprised it does so well in reruns. Most Futurama fans already own the DVD box sets, have probably DVR'd or otherwise recorded (or obtained unreleased episodes via other means) so considering all that it is amazing the current timeslot shows the ratings it does. I do watch reruns on occasion, but since they moved from Adult Swim to Comedy Central I tune into the reruns only occasionally. (IMHO Adult Swim's self-deprecating bumpers added a lot to the appeal of watching a rerun vs. watching it on DVD).

On Comedy Central? Meh, I'd rather watch the rerun on DVD, and listen to the commentaries on occasion.