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"Your Order Has Dispatched"

Several people got their dispatch notice for the UK Futurama Season 4 DVD set over the last few days/hours. I've also heard of a few people who already got it through vendors sending them early on.
Since I won't be able to review it till about the end of the week, here's a chance for you to do it yourself in our user review section.

Don't forget to order it for £28/€40 if you didn't yet
That is, if you are from Europe or your TV/DVD combo can use region 2/PAL discs from Europe.

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[-mArc-]Nov 23rd 2003, 16:20
I took the value amazon gives for the Euro. Maybe they removed the VAT off or something, but it reads:

Our Price:
LukeTheFutureFanNov 23rd 2003, 23:26
"Goods news everyone!" I've just this second preordered my copy of futurama season 4 (region 2) on DVD. It should arrive at my house in a few days! I ordered it of probably the cheapest place to get it from. Think in just a few days I'll have every episode of futurama ever in DVD qaulity, I can't wait!

p.s - Fox sucks!
BrainSluggoNov 23rd 2003, 23:45
Mine's on its way soon--I also bought the Marx Brothers Collection Box and combined the two orders. Aside from eBay, it's the only way to have the Marx' first four movies on DVD; meanwhile, back here I can go pick up a copy of any "Friday The 13th" slashercrap sequel in any format. How's THAT for idiotic?
AntiumNov 24th 2003, 05:59
When does the 3rd volume come out for those of us in the US?
forgottheboneitusNov 24th 2003, 13:26
Hiya just got my dvd this morning, cant wait till i finish work to watch all the episodes in glorious dvd (i should of taken the day off really). The box is well presented like the others and the glow in the dark x-ray images are a nice touch. Me being stupid i didnt preorder mine though i did take an hour off of work to get it from the shops the best price i found was MVC which was
RonnyJNov 24th 2003, 15:31
Got my copy delivered earlier from Tesco - great looking set :)
brage-flagstadNov 24th 2003, 17:04
will proberlay order form play.com. they sell it for 30
EzyRyderNov 24th 2003, 17:29
got it from tescos. on the last episode they said

"its time to tell them" and matt said "see you on the next dvd"

they may have been joking, but lets hope not. lets hope.
EzyRyderNov 24th 2003, 17:33
additional:

Still no Lauren Tom or Katey Segal on the commentery :(
modorciNov 24th 2003, 17:51
got my box set

it is so sexy!!!
OtisPJivefunkNov 24th 2003, 20:40
I got my set today, from HMV, and got a discount with my student discount card too. It's awesome to the max! Thee really outdid themslves with the packaging and animated menus. And the eps have top quality sound and picture too :D
LukeTheFutureFanNov 24th 2003, 21:55
Iv'e just got mine through the post.Wow,it's great,the best boxset so far,great menus,best episodes,and all for just 38 pound and 99 pence in fact Iv'e got to go watch the rest,bye!

p.s - If you want a british boxset like mine but live in america then order it of
MonroeNov 24th 2003, 23:14
When does the 3rd one come out in North America?
SilentGregNov 25th 2003, 02:44
All this does is encourage people to hate R1 or the whole region system itself even more. Fox just loves screwing with us and shove crappy, undeserving shows down our thoarts. I miss Futurama more than ever, especially since all we got left is King of the Hill and The Simpsons. Maybe someday we R1s will have the entire collection of Futurama on dvd before the next decade gets here.
DarkShooterNov 25th 2003, 03:53
I'm going to be the thrid poor sucker to say this, but when does the 3rd season of Futurama come out on DVD in Region 1?
DaveForrestNov 25th 2003, 04:03
Hey All. Translated the easter egg on DVD 4 (wheny ou click on the sandwich in the fridge). Nothing about a new season or anything, but read below:

THIS DVD INCLUDES A SPECIALLY ENCODED EASTER EGG WHICH YOU ARE NOW METICULOUSLY TRANSLATING FROM AN ALIEN LANGUAGE BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO LIFE AND ARE A COMPULSIVE NERDLINGER. HOW SAD. ITS ESPECIALY SAD IF YOU DONT SPEAK ENGLISH AND YOU HAVE TO TRANSLATE THE ALIEN LANGUAGE INTO ENGLISH AND THEN INTO OWN TONGUE AND YOU COME UPON A WORD LIKE NERDLINGER WHICH REALLY ISNT A WORD AT ALL. BUT STILL APTLY DESCRIBES SOMEONE WHO WOULD ACTUALLY TRANSLATE SUCH A WORD. TWICE. AND THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE READING THIS TRANSLATION ON A FUTURAMA NEWSGROUP ARENT ANY BETTER. WE LURK ON THOSE NEWSGROUPS AND WE KNOW WHAT NERDLINGERS YOU GUYS ARE. TOO. OF COURSE, YOURE ALSO PROBABLY OUR BIGGEST FANS. WHICH IS SAD IN OWN WAY. BUT, SINCE YOU WENT TO ALL THIS TROUBLE TO TRANSLATE AN EASTER EGG, WE DO OWE SOMETHING, SO HERES A SECRET ABOUT THE SHOW. THE WRITERS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, AND MOST OF THE ACTORS WHO WORKED ON THE SHOW ARE ALL NERDLINGES TOO
MikeSmithNov 25th 2003, 05:34
Is ther any sites that telling you played regions 2 DVDs on my DVD player? Mine DVD player is a Sony DVP-NS4000.
mikeNov 25th 2003, 06:16
I finally got my dispatch notice from amazon. While I'm excited I'm annoyed I won't be getting it on the release date.
WezzoNov 25th 2003, 08:29
MikeSmith, search Google for 'dvd region hacks'.
DarrenGargetteNov 25th 2003, 13:09
During one of the commentaries, i noticed at the end, someone said "Maybe this story could be carried on in a special 90 minute episode" ... Movie, anyone?
JenNov 25th 2003, 14:26
Just wanted to add my general adoration of my shiny new boxset to the drool-fest.

I liked the glow-in-the-dark box, very nice! My dearly beloved had to point it out to me, tho - I was too busy watching the episodes until my eyes bled to notice the luminous yellow "GLOW IN THE DARK BOX!" sticker. Duh!

The Why of Fry is still my favourite episode. Possibly ever. And this time I managed not to dry at the end of Jurassic Bark. But it was a close thing. Plus, I was up til 1 in the morning watching every episode, every delected scene, and decoding the Easter Egg.

I am comfortable with my fate as a Nerdlinger. :)
JenNov 25th 2003, 14:31
Um, I meant cry. I managed not to CRY at the end of Jurassic Bark. Hey, I'm sleep deprived and my eyes are sore from all that bleeding. :p

Plus, I so enjoyed seeing Glorious Golden Bender again. Just thought I'd add that. :D
brage-flagstadNov 25th 2003, 16:43
#19 try
RorschachNov 25th 2003, 17:47
HEY! What are you dyslexic or what? For the fourth time:

WHEN DOES THE SEASON 3 DVD COME OUT IN NORTH AMERICA???

Is it supposed to be a secret?
VamsiNov 25th 2003, 18:07
I don't think a date has been set for the Season 3-Region 1 release. Most estimates put it some where in the 1st quarter of 2004. That is why I went ahead and bought the Region 2 set. Of course, I'll pick up the Region 1 set when it comes out for the cool new menus.
MarcNov 25th 2003, 18:37
On the Amazon-site it says:

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank (DVD): 10

Does this mean 10 dvd's have been sold, or is it the number 10 bestseller?

If it's the first, then I'm one of those 10. If it's the latter, then I'm co-responsible for it :-)
FreddyNov 25th 2003, 19:48
lol, it definitely wouldn't be the former. The British Isles aren't that small, y'know ;-)
silentmikeNov 25th 2003, 23:11
i got it today only watched the first disk so far, you know everything you usally get is there...the great episodes, the comitres, deleted sence, so on!

screen intros are pretty cool, that all i can say you usally know what you're getting with one of these babys so why go on!
StavNov 25th 2003, 23:55
Futurama - season 4 - DVD - ok, looks good, even if I did have to endure the rain outside the delivery centre (it got closed about 10 minutes before I got there, allegedly a parcel bomb was found) And it's a glow in the dark box! Woo hoo, what an idea!
All I have left to say is:

"Live long and prosper, Futurama!"
AsterNov 26th 2003, 00:59
hi guys! You made me DVD-horny! Too bad I'm broke most of the time... I'll buy the DVD's as soon as I have some cash. But then I'm broke again... ah well, that's life for ya.
BennNov 26th 2003, 10:44
Fly plane, fly!
runobNov 27th 2003, 13:49


It's currently @ 26 in the top 100

Not bad for a comic show I would say :-)
norwayNov 27th 2003, 15:11
yahhhoooo i got mine today :)
silentmikeNov 27th 2003, 18:20
update: watched it all now and the commitres i can't forget the last words of matt greoning in the last track of the last episodes, "see you on the next dvd" he still has hope so should we!

yeah i lsion to the commitres (not on other dvds they are borring as hell, only the simpsons and futurama are good). and yeah if any of you writers or whatever come on here as apparently you do go on web sites like these, i just have to say this...

dude we are nerds right, thats rich coming from guys who are writting for a sci fi cartoon show!

anyway i'm off to look at my etras on this sp dvd set.....I mean err.. do drugs in front of a shop, or as you yanks say store. ha ha suckers!
JBNov 29th 2003, 13:08
got my copy here in the States yesterday from amazon.uk. what a great post-Thanksgiving treat and a great hangover cure!
SteveNov 29th 2003, 19:14
March 9, 3004 is when USA will release season 3
JayRNov 30th 2003, 05:59
Any news on an Australian release date anyone?

We seem to get Futurama close behind the Brits; but I've not heard anything, and after the mess with Season 3 it may have been put back till after Xmas. And the local station suddenly stopped showing it with about 10 episodes not yet screened.
KarlNov 30th 2003, 11:17
Hey Anyone Else Noticed The Futurama - Season 4 Boxset Is Glow In The Dark If You Take The Plastic Cover Off, i.e. the black box with the mechanics of fry, leela and bender on it. Also the logo on the top is glow in the dark
MarcNov 30th 2003, 11:30
Karl, it's pretty obvious the box is glow in the dark, it says on the sticker: "IN EXCLUSIVE 'GLOW IN THE DARK' PACKAGING!"

BTW, I find the soundbytes on disc 4 with Bender and Zoidberg the funniest!
darrengargetteNov 30th 2003, 15:31
Yeah, it says so on the sticker which is stuck onto the plastic sleeve. Quite freaky when you see it in the dark, but awesome :D
JasonDec 28th 2003, 20:27
I was able to find a cheap DVD player here in the US that will play all region dvds with a few presses of the keypad, I'm watching season 4 region 2 dvds right now and it looks great this AMW S99 DVD player does the trick on my NTSC set :)