We've reported on every single little rumor that's come out about Futurama's return. We've asked Billy West, who couldn't tell us anything definitive one way or the other. But -- finally! -- we have some confirmation that Futurama is indeed coming back.And we can thank Craig Ferguson for it.
When Katey Sagal visited The Late Late Show the other day, she told Craig that the show is coming back to Comedy Central in 2008 for at least 13 episodes (I was watching that appearance, too. Must have slept through that part). Don Kaplan of the New York Post confirmed this; his sources told him that all the primary voice actors signed new deals this week. Also according to the article, FOX may have the option to air the new episodes, but probably won't. The new episodes will also come out on DVD after they air.
I just have one reaction: Huzzah!
[thanks to Alex of BuzzerBlog for the tip.]
(UPDATE: John DiMaggio (Bender) confrims the story even more below. And yes, it's really him.)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
6-22-2006 @ 2:36PM
Keith McDuffee said...
And my one reaction: Good news everyone!
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6-22-2006 @ 2:50PM
Joshua Stein said...
Fox can bite my shiny metal ass.
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6-22-2006 @ 3:15PM
B said...
2008? But I want it now......
Is this in addition to the films, or have those been canned?
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6-22-2006 @ 3:26PM
Elliott said...
Don't be greedy, B.
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6-22-2006 @ 3:26PM
Tucker said...
All I can say is FINALLY!
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6-22-2006 @ 3:28PM
Rich Keller said...
Being one of the people who reported this rumor I will believe it when I see the shows.
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6-22-2006 @ 3:33PM
TVGenius said...
The part about new episodes being produced and Fox having the option before CC to air them is old news...
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6-22-2006 @ 3:47PM
Brody said...
That is the greatest news ever.
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6-22-2006 @ 3:58PM
Joel Keller said...
Sure it's old news, TVG, we've reported it in the past (follow those links). But this is the first time this has gone beyond rumor and is actually a done deal. Remember, the voice actors were only signed to new deals last week.
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6-22-2006 @ 4:41PM
Brent said...
Whip those Korean cartoonists! We got new episodes! Yay!
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6-22-2006 @ 6:18PM
rocko said...
huzzah to less strict FCC guidelines!! Mr. President, say that zombie jesus line (crude reference to the berlin wall)
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6-22-2006 @ 6:47PM
Keith L. Dick said...
Never really got into the show, at my age cartoons are not that funny anymore... Family Guy is funny sometimes but I prefer SciFi related stuff...
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6-22-2006 @ 6:56PM
ProudCanadian said...
Oh My God.
I am literally crying, it has been so long!
(literally, I really am....)
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6-22-2006 @ 7:02PM
urban said...
Great news!
@ #12:
There is a reason your last name is Dick.
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6-22-2006 @ 7:05PM
SpamBadger said...
YES!!! ABOUT TIME. But FOX better air it, or i just might have to get cable again.
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6-22-2006 @ 7:21PM
jayOh said...
absolutely awesome.
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6-22-2006 @ 7:46PM
Christopher said...
Great stuff, good news, we love that show.
Chris
http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/
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6-22-2006 @ 8:36PM
Enzo said...
#12
Keith, you basically said you're into what futurama is. A very sci-fi slanted show with more "adult" jokes and comedy... and you think family guy is funny? Have you ever SEEN futurama?
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6-22-2006 @ 8:46PM
John DiMaggio said...
Hey, everyone. I'm John DiMaggio, I'm the voice of Bender on the show, and yes it's true: WE'RE COMING BACK! Billy, Katey, Maurice, and myself (as well as the other cast members) are looking forward to (mid-to-late) July to start getting into the studio and record new episodes. Thanks for all the support and digging the show all these years! Bite my shiny metal ass!! And I'm out!!!!!!!!
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6-22-2006 @ 9:47PM
Tom said...
Hooray and nooooo!
Here's hoping Comedy Central doesn't royally screw up this return, like they did with Banzai.
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