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Despite [[Fox Network|Fox]]'s initial discontent with ''Futurama'',<ref name="com-ep1-mg">{{cite commentary |speaker={{n|Groening|Matt}} |episode=Space Pilot 3000 |volume=One |disc=1}} </ref> the show remained somewhat stable for its first three production seasons, but | Despite [[Fox Network|Fox]]'s initial discontent with ''Futurama'',<ref name="com-ep1-mg">{{cite commentary |speaker={{n|Groening|Matt}} |episode=Space Pilot 3000 |volume=One |disc=1}} </ref> the show remained somewhat stable for its first three production seasons, but by [[season 4]] Fox's ultimate intentions of [[Cancellation of Futurama|cancellation]] became clear.<ref name="com-ep72-dxc">{{cite commentary |speaker={{n|Cohen|David|X.}} |episode=The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings |volume=Four |disc=4}}</ref><ref name="com-f1-mg">{{cite commentary |speaker={{n|Groening|Matt}} |film=Bender's Big Score}}</ref> | ||
However, already by 2003, had Cartoon Network's [[Adult Swim]] line up been putting ''Futurama'' first, in | However, already by 2003, had Cartoon Network's [[Adult Swim]] line up been putting ''Futurama'' first, in great contrast to the lack of respect it was given on Fox. And eventually, due to the successful cable syndication and DVD sales, [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment]] ordered [[Films|four Direct-to-DVD films]] in 2006. Of course content with the good news, ''Futurama'' fans were at disagreement whether films were the right format for ''Futurama'', and even before ''[[Bender's Big Score]]'' did a hope linger on for a possible TV season if the films were successful. | ||
And indeed [[Speculation of Futurama's return till the second run|speculation was rampant]] during 2008 and 2009 until June 2009, when [[Comedy Central]] could announce they had renewed ''Futurama'' with [[Season 6|26 episodes]].<ref name="futurama-returns">{{cite web |url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2009/061009_futurama_returns.jhtml |title="Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010 |publisher=Comedy Central |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> | And indeed [[Speculation of Futurama's return till the second run|speculation was rampant]] during 2008 and 2009 until June 2009, when [[Comedy Central]] could announce they had renewed ''Futurama'' with [[Season 6|26 episodes]].<ref name="futurama-returns">{{cite web |url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2009/061009_futurama_returns.jhtml |title="Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010 |publisher=Comedy Central |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> | ||
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A seventh production season | A seventh production season has so far not been discussed, at least openly. However, it would make sense for Comedy Central (and Fox as well) to look at [[broadcast season 7]]'s numbers this summer before deciding on ordering a new season. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 8 March 2010
As of March, 2010, the status of Futurama remains stable. Futurama, with an upcoming sixth production season is now an active TV show.
However, after the upcoming 26 episodes, will there be more? And will it remain on Comedy Central?
A brief history of Futurama
- Main article: Production
Despite Fox's initial discontent with Futurama,[1] the show remained somewhat stable for its first three production seasons, but by season 4 Fox's ultimate intentions of cancellation became clear.[2][3]
However, already by 2003, had Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line up been putting Futurama first, in great contrast to the lack of respect it was given on Fox. And eventually, due to the successful cable syndication and DVD sales, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment ordered four Direct-to-DVD films in 2006. Of course content with the good news, Futurama fans were at disagreement whether films were the right format for Futurama, and even before Bender's Big Score did a hope linger on for a possible TV season if the films were successful.
And indeed speculation was rampant during 2008 and 2009 until June 2009, when Comedy Central could announce they had renewed Futurama with 26 episodes.[4]
Future
Return to Fox
On 6 August, 2009, FOX announced that it would consider airing Futurama again, if it does well on Comedy Central.[5][6]
| “ | It’s going to do its run on Comedy Central first. They really saw continued commercial business on that and fan interest and that’s what led to that order. It’s a good show, we like the show. It’s not out of the question [to pick it up on Fox], but we have not committed to picking up that option yet. | ” |
—Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly | ||
Season 7?
A seventh production season has so far not been discussed, at least openly. However, it would make sense for Comedy Central (and Fox as well) to look at broadcast season 7's numbers this summer before deciding on ordering a new season.
References
- ^ Groening, Matt. Commentary for "Space Pilot 3000" on Volume One, disc 1.
- ^ Cohen, David. Commentary for "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings" on Volume Four, disc 4.
- ^ Groening, Matt. Commentary for Bender's Big Score on the DVD.
- ^ ""Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010". Comedy Central. 09 June 2009. Retrieved on 15 July 2009.
- ^ Cortez, Carl (06 August 2009). "Breaking TCA 2009 News: FOX STILL CONSIDERING AIRING 'FUTURAMA'S' NEW SEASON AFTER COMEDY CENTRAL RUN". iF Magazine. Retrieved on 06 August 2009.
- ^ Keller, Joel (06 August 2009). "More from Fox execs: Futurama, Glee, Dollhouse... but no more King of the Hill - TCA Report". TV Squad. Retrieved on 06 August 2009.