all I can say is as long as this kind of exposure keeps up, futurama has a chance.

Silly, silly FOX, why do they let things like that pass?

Hey... How did they get that footage of me...?

I've started to get the impression that the Simpsons writers really like Futurama, and are pretty mad at FOX for cancelling it.

Of course, many of the Futurama staff previously worked on The Simpsons, and visa-versa I believe.

You know, I'd be perfectly happy if FOX could just admitted they cancelled it and why, rather than bury it and hope everyone would forget about it. Good thing they can't stop the Simpsons from tossing in little wisecracks like that.

I agree with johanley, why can't they just come out and say why they canceled it?

What, corporate executives admit to making a mistake? Surely you jest.

FOX (Murdoch in particular), YOU SUCK!

If I may be a bit of a geek: According to Groening, "Futurama" takes place in the "real world," whereas "THe Simpsons" takes place in the comic/cartoon world. In other words, the gang from Futurama could/would be able to watch The Simpsons on TV, and not the other way around. (In fact, the Futurama/Simpsons Comic Crossover made this a major plot point, by having the "real" Futurama gang getting sucked into the "cartoon" world of The Simpsons.)

That said, how could a SIMPSONS character lament the cancelation of FUTURAMA? Makes the head spin, eh?

The writers made the joke just to tinker with your mind, #8. It's the Groening Paradox ;)

dont hold your breath... fox might censor it... ;)

So what happened to the Matt Groening rare television appearance? I was so excited and it didn

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what about the recent Simpsons episode (in which a disgruntled Skinner watches as Krabapple and Comic Book Guy hook up) where Matt Groening is at a sci-fi convention and Milhouse asks him to autograph his Bender doll? This would suggest that Futurama is a fiction for the Simpson world.

...and vice-versa.

I'll have to second what #11 said. I thought Groening was going to introduce one of his favorite Futurama episodes last night, and it didn't happen. What gives?

What gives is that the date for Matt's appearence has been pushed back, to sometime in July, I think. I guess you'll have to wait some more...

There were some none too happy folks on the Adult Swim forums over that, too. I was one of them.

Just thought I would let al the UK futurama fans that all Futurama dvd box sets are now being sold at HMV for

I think they are

fox would rather put on a reality show cause they dont cost much and futurama cost A LOT :(

Plus, a relative of Al Gore worked on the show. Big no-no for Rupert's network. All who defy the New Empire of the Master Race must be punished, you know...they, and their children...

unrelated, but futurama comics #17 is out today.

I laughed my ass off when I saw this joke the show. The episode did a great job poking fun at media empires. Great way to end a good season.

Makes me upset that FOX will only bring back FAMILY GUY to the network next year, instead of both FAMILY GUY and FUTURAMA.

Sure, they could be poking fun at FOX. Sure, they could be saying they haven't forgotten about Futurama. Or maybe... they're just making fun of us. Could be.

Perhaps Rupert will have a heart attack and die!

then...

Futurama... Time to Stage a comeback!

I saw this episode. Was really funny when the guy screamed that.

I've seen more Futurama connections recently, one time they were at a comic convention, and there was Matt Groening and someone (can't remember who it was) came and wanted him to sign his Bender toy.. :)

How come no one has mentioned the latest comic book to grace our store shelves. Its like having another episode. Go buy it!

what the hell is wrong with fox! Why would they cancel a show as good as futurama!?! Do you know if there's a petition to get it back on the air?
Alex age 10

I wonder if American Dad and Family Guy would cross-over. If they do, will it be something like what Futurama and The Simpsons have or will it be like the time Jay Sherman show up on The Simpsons. Now there's something to think about besides bitching about Fox all the time.

simpsons are geting boaring they shold cancel that and put futurama back on.

I saw that Simpsons ep. and thought that Futurama ref. was the funniest part of the show. Gives me hope that Fry, Leela, Bender, Zoidberg, Amy, Kif, Zapp and the rest of the Futurama gang will come back to film someday.

three points: I think that the reference was making fun of us nuts ;). also, my theory is that FOX caneled the show for the demografics. they had 2 cartoon sit-coms that apeeled to the 20somthing crowd, so they dumped the younger, less populer one and replased it with the baby boomer nastalga-fest show Oliver Bean. Only, suprise suprise! Boomers hate that show too, because it sucks! Lastly, DUH there is a petition!

Foz is bringing back Family Guy? I thought Cartoon Network was.

What i don't understand is ,if fox cancelled the show, why doesn't the the futurama team find another place to air (or ere?) their show , i don't think "the simpsons" is going to be around forever, and the only show that can compete is "futurama" (and it only has 5 seasons).
We're just asking for a great show to come back!

FOX: sux

futurama only had four seasons bob, fox being the dicks they are stretched them out to reidiculous proportions

zeb: Fox own Family Guy, so they have the option to air the new episodes first. If they don't want to, then they'll probably go straight to Cartoon Network.

Bob: Futurama IS aired on another network, but to have new episodes made would cost more than most networks would want to gamble. Plus, like with Family Guy, they would still have to make a deal with Fox since Fox owns Futurama.

I love zoidberg! There are frogs in E.T, that's weird. Opus RULES!!!!

Want MORE Futurama NOW!! Repeat after me:
Want MORE Futurama NOW!! Repeat after me:
Want MORE Futurama NOW!! Repeat after me:
Want MORE Futurama NOW!! Repeat after me:
Want MORE Futurama NOW!! Repeat after me:
Want MORE Futurama NOW!!

;)

does anyone know if they are bringing out a combined dvd set with all the seasons like they did for family guy.

...maybe they're following the Slurm Queen's theory. Cancel the show for a year or two, leave lots of little clues and reminders all over the place, and then bring it back and it'll be more popular than ever!

It's a nice idea, but somehow I don't think it's gunna happen!!! BTW, does anyone else think that The Simpsons have changed their style to replace Futurama? I mean, there's been a lot more heart-felt/emotional episodes this season than ever before (esp. the episode where Bart & Lisa become best friend), and it just seems that the Simpsons have started using Futurama's 'recipe' (which I feel limits the chances of Futurama's return).

Anyone else see the episode where the simpsons went to Lucas ranch (I think the name was different, but it's obvious that's what they were refering to)? While they were in a theater watching some movie (supposivly Episode 1), Marge makes a comment about the Jar Jar Binks character and how it's a negative stereotype... Just then, an italian guy pops up and starts talking about pizza and meatballs, and then says "Hold on, I've gotta go pose for a pizza box"...

And yep, it's the same guy from the Futurama pizza box. Very subtle, but it made me smile.

yea i think simpsons have had more "feeling" or what ever lately. i love futurama so much and leela and fry were never realy an item, (i dont think anyways, its been awhil lol) i miss every one from futurama and realy hope it comes back. if any one has any info about futurama or Matt Groening rare television appearance thingy e-mail me. :)

Tis a sad sad fait that someone so dumb actualy did coment suicide. Well life goes on, exept for that guy! Ha Ha Ha!!!! :-)

i really dont get why they canned futurama i mean how many eps of the simpsons were as good as Luck of the Fryish or Jurrasic Bark? the answear NONE

Futurama got canceled????????? God damn thoose critic bastards who canceled it!!!!!! I'll miss Futurama alot.Why cant the fans be the critics not thoose asshole adult TV critics.This sucks more than Osama.If your thoose freak'n TV critics......."KISS MY SHINY METAL ASS"!!,and fook you TV critics!!If futurama is permently canceled,Fox, you lost yourself TV watcher!!!!I'm going to hold a protest,damnit!!!!