The final season of "Futurama" will feature a return appearance by Fry's faithful dog, Seymour -- and he'll have a speaking role.
To give voice to the character, last seen in the 2002 episode "Jurassic Bark," the show has turned to someone with experience in the dog-voicing field: Seth MacFarlane.
"This will be Seymour's first and only spoken dialogue," "Futurama" co-creator David X. Cohen tells EW. "Since Seth voices 'Family Guy's' talking dog, Brian, we thought it would be funny to have him blatantly rip himself off for our benefit. As an added bonus, the only person he can sue is himself, so we're off the hook."
MacFarlane's cameo will be part of a story in which the Planet Express crew goes "Inception" on Fry and enters his dreams to complete a mission in 1999, before Fry was frozen. It also features Sarah Silverman (who last appeared in the "Bender's Big Score...
To give voice to the character, last seen in the 2002 episode "Jurassic Bark," the show has turned to someone with experience in the dog-voicing field: Seth MacFarlane.
"This will be Seymour's first and only spoken dialogue," "Futurama" co-creator David X. Cohen tells EW. "Since Seth voices 'Family Guy's' talking dog, Brian, we thought it would be funny to have him blatantly rip himself off for our benefit. As an added bonus, the only person he can sue is himself, so we're off the hook."
MacFarlane's cameo will be part of a story in which the Planet Express crew goes "Inception" on Fry and enters his dreams to complete a mission in 1999, before Fry was frozen. It also features Sarah Silverman (who last appeared in the "Bender's Big Score...
- 6/19/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
With this being an election year, it makes plenty of sense for Futurama to satirize the process. Too much sense, in fact, as "Decision 3012" was middle-of-the-road for the series, even if it was a good excuse for more Richard Nixon shenanigans.
This was a very thinly-veiled allegory for the political happenings of the past few years, especially the birther movement. (Earth Certificates instead of birth certificates... get it?!?)
Futurama decided to go with the twist that candidate Chris Travers didn't have an Earth Certificate yet because he was from the future. Apparently the Earth Constitution doesn't have a minimum age to be president. It's a shame we do have now, because Blue Ivy Carter would be a fantastic president.
The entire story just seemed very expected. Of course the show would go for mocking birthers because it was the obvious thing to do. Leela and Bender got involved because they're...
This was a very thinly-veiled allegory for the political happenings of the past few years, especially the birther movement. (Earth Certificates instead of birth certificates... get it?!?)
Futurama decided to go with the twist that candidate Chris Travers didn't have an Earth Certificate yet because he was from the future. Apparently the Earth Constitution doesn't have a minimum age to be president. It's a shame we do have now, because Blue Ivy Carter would be a fantastic president.
The entire story just seemed very expected. Of course the show would go for mocking birthers because it was the obvious thing to do. Leela and Bender got involved because they're...
- 6/28/2012
- by wondroushippo@gmail.com (Carter Dotson)
- TVfanatic
Torchwood: Miracle Day leads the highlights of the UK TV week. But there's room for The Big Bang Theory, and a whole lot of films, too...
We're almost completely dependent on the BBC for new programming heading our way this week. But Channel 4 brings us a return of a series midstream, with episode 13 of season 4 of The Big Bang Theory. Although the nasal whining can get a bit much at times, there's lots of geeky goodness to be found in the show, with guaranteed references to games, shows and films we know well and love. We have a Lazy Geek's Guide here that may help you decide if it's worth the couch commitment, and The Love Car Displacement episode airs tonight, Friday July 8th, at 11:05pm.
It looks like the popularity of X-Men: First Class and Mad Men, among others, has firmly established our recent enjoyment of period drama,...
We're almost completely dependent on the BBC for new programming heading our way this week. But Channel 4 brings us a return of a series midstream, with episode 13 of season 4 of The Big Bang Theory. Although the nasal whining can get a bit much at times, there's lots of geeky goodness to be found in the show, with guaranteed references to games, shows and films we know well and love. We have a Lazy Geek's Guide here that may help you decide if it's worth the couch commitment, and The Love Car Displacement episode airs tonight, Friday July 8th, at 11:05pm.
It looks like the popularity of X-Men: First Class and Mad Men, among others, has firmly established our recent enjoyment of period drama,...
- 7/8/2011
- Den of Geek
Psychoville. Doctor Who. Lots of interesting movies. It's not a bad week ahead on UK TV...
Returning from a holiday week, there's only a couple spots to circle on geek calendars this week.
One we missed in our week away was the return of Psychoville. The comedy-horror programme is airing on BBC Two, Thursdays at 10pm. If you missed the premiere last night, you can catch it on iPlayer here. Then read our review and air your opinions about the return here.
We also have an interview with series co-creator/co-star, Steve Pemberton, which reveals an interesting connection between his portrayal of the murderous son, David, in Psychoville and his role as Ripperologist, Edward Buchan, in Whitechapel, as well as a peek into where and how some of these bizarre character creations first come to life.
Then, we'll remind you that this week's Doctor Who starts a little later, at 6:15pm on BBC 1, Saturday,...
Returning from a holiday week, there's only a couple spots to circle on geek calendars this week.
One we missed in our week away was the return of Psychoville. The comedy-horror programme is airing on BBC Two, Thursdays at 10pm. If you missed the premiere last night, you can catch it on iPlayer here. Then read our review and air your opinions about the return here.
We also have an interview with series co-creator/co-star, Steve Pemberton, which reveals an interesting connection between his portrayal of the murderous son, David, in Psychoville and his role as Ripperologist, Edward Buchan, in Whitechapel, as well as a peek into where and how some of these bizarre character creations first come to life.
Then, we'll remind you that this week's Doctor Who starts a little later, at 6:15pm on BBC 1, Saturday,...
- 5/6/2011
- Den of Geek
Missed any of the last season of Futurama? Slacker! Well, now's your chance to catch up by checking out the new release of Volume 5 Futurama, out on DVD and Blu-ray.
I've seen the entire season (as well as all the previous episodes) and love the show to death. The episodes include the finale The Futurama Holiday Spectacular, which is an anthology of three holiday stories to warm your heart and charm your socks. Holidays included are Xmas (that's 'Christmas' - of the Future!), Robanukah, and Kwanzaa, and includes guests such as Al Gore and Coolio.
The labeling itself may trick the uninitiated - while it is Volume 5, it is actually the sixth season. The 'real' fifth season was a series of feature length Futurama programs (e.g., Bender's Big Score) that were chopped up to make an impromptu season for Comedy Central.
Besides the 13 episodes of the sixth season and accompanying commentaries,...
I've seen the entire season (as well as all the previous episodes) and love the show to death. The episodes include the finale The Futurama Holiday Spectacular, which is an anthology of three holiday stories to warm your heart and charm your socks. Holidays included are Xmas (that's 'Christmas' - of the Future!), Robanukah, and Kwanzaa, and includes guests such as Al Gore and Coolio.
The labeling itself may trick the uninitiated - while it is Volume 5, it is actually the sixth season. The 'real' fifth season was a series of feature length Futurama programs (e.g., Bender's Big Score) that were chopped up to make an impromptu season for Comedy Central.
Besides the 13 episodes of the sixth season and accompanying commentaries,...
- 1/13/2011
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
Good News Everybody!
Comedy Central has been very generous with the Futurama tidbits. They have been posting a new sketch, scene, character design or plot detail every day, as a lead in to the triumphant return of Futurama.
Unfamiliar with Futurama? Here is what you need to know. Futurama is the other show by The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening. The show centers on Philip J. Fry, a 20th century pizza delivery boy that accidentally gets frozen for 1000 years. He awakens in New New York, a future inhabited by robots, aliens, mutants from below the surface and animated heads in jars (including the Earthican President Richard Nixon). Fry finds himself what family he had, in a withered and aged scientist-cum-entrepreneur Professor Hubert Farnsworth, who beyond inventing such world changing devices as the smell-o-scope and the first robot to qualify for a boat loan, owns and operates Planet Express, an intergalactic package delivery service.
Comedy Central has been very generous with the Futurama tidbits. They have been posting a new sketch, scene, character design or plot detail every day, as a lead in to the triumphant return of Futurama.
Unfamiliar with Futurama? Here is what you need to know. Futurama is the other show by The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening. The show centers on Philip J. Fry, a 20th century pizza delivery boy that accidentally gets frozen for 1000 years. He awakens in New New York, a future inhabited by robots, aliens, mutants from below the surface and animated heads in jars (including the Earthican President Richard Nixon). Fry finds himself what family he had, in a withered and aged scientist-cum-entrepreneur Professor Hubert Farnsworth, who beyond inventing such world changing devices as the smell-o-scope and the first robot to qualify for a boat loan, owns and operates Planet Express, an intergalactic package delivery service.
- 6/12/2010
- by Marbles
- SpoilerTV
Jason Manford, Oliver Postgate and a whole lot of movies lead this week's TV round-up...
Geek Week TV: saving clicking finger tendons and remote batteries since 2009
In the run up to what's proving to be an Easter TV week to remember, there's a couple of promising shows to enjoy now, before the sugar shock sets in and the geeklets near you start bouncing off all available surfaces.
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford airs tonight, Friday March 26th at 9:00pm on ITV1. It's billed as a variety show, but don't let that scare you off as the scales seem heavily tipped in the comedic direction with standup comic John Bishop and Jo Brand lined up alongside the music and other acts. We're quite happy to spend time with Mr Manford outside of his 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain duties and are booking our spot on the settee early.
Then on Wednesday,...
Geek Week TV: saving clicking finger tendons and remote batteries since 2009
In the run up to what's proving to be an Easter TV week to remember, there's a couple of promising shows to enjoy now, before the sugar shock sets in and the geeklets near you start bouncing off all available surfaces.
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford airs tonight, Friday March 26th at 9:00pm on ITV1. It's billed as a variety show, but don't let that scare you off as the scales seem heavily tipped in the comedic direction with standup comic John Bishop and Jo Brand lined up alongside the music and other acts. We're quite happy to spend time with Mr Manford outside of his 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain duties and are booking our spot on the settee early.
Then on Wednesday,...
- 3/26/2010
- Den of Geek
Last year we learned the Comedy Central has been looking to develop new "Futurama" episodes and begin airing them in 2010. But then came news that most of the voice actors would be replaced in order to save some money. Everything ended up working out and it has already been confirmed that Billy West (Philip Fry), John Dimaggio (Bender) and Katey Sagal (Leela) will all be returning. And Comedy Central has now revealed that the first episode will air on Thursday, June 24th at 10pm. "Futurama" launched in 1999 on Fox and aired through 2003. Adult Swim and then Comedy Central kept the show alive in repeats, with Comedy Central giving a home to the "Futurama" movie "Bender's Big Score," "The Beast with a Billion Backs," "Bender's Game" and "Into the Wild Green Yonder." Ratings for the reruns, as well as DVD sales, helped to spur talk of a comeback. "Futurama" has a...
- 3/5/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
New episodes of the resurrected animation favorite "Futurama" will return to Comedy Central in June. Comedy Central sources confirm to HitFix that Thursday, June 24 at 10:00 p.m. is currently set to be the premiere of the first new half-hour episode of "Futurama"since 2003. "Futurama" launched in 1999 on Fox and aired through 2003. Adult Swim and then Comedy Central kept the show alive in repeats, with Comedy Central giving a home to extra-long "Futurama" episodes "Bender's Big Score," "The Beast with a Billion Backs," "Bender's Game" and "Into the Wild Green Yonder." Ratings for the constantly recycled...
- 3/4/2010
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Every year numerous beloved television series come to a close and the "Complete Series" DVD or Blu-ray release becomes a must-have item for the long-time fans. We here at JustPressPlay are no different - we love complete series releases. The awesome packaging, the nifty extras (both physical and disc-based) and the convenience of a one-stop-shop for all our Futurama, Battlestar Galactica or The Shield viewing. While some series purchases are no-brainers (Sopranos), there are plenty of overlooked series who pass under the radar. So here it is, the best of the best and the coolest overlooked Complete Series releases for 2009.
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Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (DVD or Blu-ray)
Hailed as one of the best and most unique series in a long time, Battlestar Galactica's resurgence got noticed. A crew of humans attempts to survive during the purging oppression of the Cylons and encounter danger at every turn. For...
• • •
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (DVD or Blu-ray)
Hailed as one of the best and most unique series in a long time, Battlestar Galactica's resurgence got noticed. A crew of humans attempts to survive during the purging oppression of the Cylons and encounter danger at every turn. For...
- 12/8/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Every year numerous beloved television series come to a close and the "Complete Series" DVD or Blu-ray release becomes a must-have item for the long-time fans. We here at JustPressPlay are no different - we love complete series releases. The awesome packaging, the nifty extras (both physical and disc-based) and the convenience of a one-stop-shop for all our Futurama, Battlestar Galactica or The Shield viewing. While some series purchases are no-brainers (Sopranos), there are plenty of overlooked series who pass under the radar. So here it is, the best of the best and the coolest overlooked Complete Series releases for 2009.
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (DVD or Blu-ray)
Hailed as one of the best and most unique series in a long time, Battlestar Galactica's resurgence got noticed. A crew of humans attempts to survive during the purging oppression of the Cylons and encounter danger at every turn. For...
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series (DVD or Blu-ray)
Hailed as one of the best and most unique series in a long time, Battlestar Galactica's resurgence got noticed. A crew of humans attempts to survive during the purging oppression of the Cylons and encounter danger at every turn. For...
- 12/8/2009
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
A rat could emerge as the big cheese at this year's Annie Awards.
Pixar's Ratatouille leads the pack in the International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) competition field with 13 feature nominations, including best animated feature as well as individual nominations for directing, writing, character animation, animated effects (two nominations), production design, storyboarding, character design, character animation, music and voice acting (three nominations).
Sony's Surf's Up followed, riding a wave of interest to earn 10 feature nominations for feature, animated effects, animation production artists, character animation (two nominations), character design and directing.
Rounding out the best animated feature category are DreamWorks Animation's Bee Movie, Sony Pictures Classics' Persepolis and Fox's The Simpsons Movie.
Parmount/Warner Bros.' closely watched Beowulf earned one nomination, in the category of production design.
The nominees for directing in an animated feature are Brad Bird for Ratatouille, Ash Brannon and Chris Buck for Surf's Up, Chris Miller and Raman Hui for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek the Third, Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi for Persepolis and David Silverman for The Simpsons Movie.
In television, Nickelodeon's El Tigre leads the pack with four nominations -- for best animated television production for children as well as individual nominations for character animation, character design and music.
The best animated television production nominees are Creative Comforts America from Aardman Animations, Jane and the Dragon from Weta Prods. and Nelvana, Kim Possible from Walt Disney Television Animation as well as Moral Orel and Robot Chicken Star Wars from ShadowMachine.
The Annie Awards honor overall excellence as well as individual achievement in 25 categories covering film, television, commercials, video games and short subjects.
The Winsor McCay Award for career contributions to the art of animation will be presented to John Canemaker, Glen Keane and John Kricfalusi. The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent or charitable impact on the art and industry of animation will be presented to Jerry Beck; the Ub Iwerks Award for technical achievement award will be bestowed on Jonathan Gay, Gary Grossman and Robert Tatsumi; and a Special Achievement Annie Award will go to Edward R. Leonard.
Certificates of merits will be awarded to Marcus Adams, Jo Jo Batista, Steve Gattuso, Jon Reeves, Gemma Ross and Woodbury University.
The 35th annual Annie Awards will be presented Feb. 8 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Westwood.
2007 ANNIE AWARD NOMINATIONS BY CATEGORY FOLLOWS:
PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
Best Animated Feature
Bee Movie - DreamWorks Animation
Persepolis - Sony Pictures Classics
Ratatouille - Pixar Animation Studios
Surf's Up - Sony Pictures Animation
The Simpsons Movie - Twentieth Century Fox
Best Home Entertainment Production
Doctor Strange - MLG Productions
Futurama Bender's Big Score - The Curiosity Company in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Short Subject
Everything Will Be OK - Bitter Films
How to Hook Up Your Home Theater - Walt Disney Feature Animation
Shorty McShorts' Shorts Mascot Prep - Walt Disney Television Animation
The Chestnut Tree - Picnic Pictures
Your Friend the Rat - Pixar Animation Studios
Best Animated Television Commercial
CVS Watering Can - Acme Filmworks
Esurance Homeowners - Wild Brain
Idaho Lottery: Twister - Acme Filmworks
Oregon Lottery Alaska - Laika/house
Power Shares Escape Average - Acme Filmworks
Best Animated Television Production
Jane and the Dragon - Weta Productions Limited & Nelvana Limited
Creative Comforts America - Aardman Animations
Moral Orel - ShadowMachine
Robot Chicken Star Wars- ShadowMachine
Kim Possible - Walt Disney Television Animation
Best Animated Television Production for Children
Chowder - Cartoon Network Studios
El Tigre - Nickelodeon
Little Einsteins - Disney Channel
Peep and the Big Wide World - Discovery Kids
The Backyardigans - Nickelodeon
Best Animated Video Game
Avatar: The Last Airbender The Burning Earth - THQ, Inc.
Bee Movie Game - Activision
Ratatouille - THQ, Inc.
Transformers: The Game - Blur Studios...
Pixar's Ratatouille leads the pack in the International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) competition field with 13 feature nominations, including best animated feature as well as individual nominations for directing, writing, character animation, animated effects (two nominations), production design, storyboarding, character design, character animation, music and voice acting (three nominations).
Sony's Surf's Up followed, riding a wave of interest to earn 10 feature nominations for feature, animated effects, animation production artists, character animation (two nominations), character design and directing.
Rounding out the best animated feature category are DreamWorks Animation's Bee Movie, Sony Pictures Classics' Persepolis and Fox's The Simpsons Movie.
Parmount/Warner Bros.' closely watched Beowulf earned one nomination, in the category of production design.
The nominees for directing in an animated feature are Brad Bird for Ratatouille, Ash Brannon and Chris Buck for Surf's Up, Chris Miller and Raman Hui for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek the Third, Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi for Persepolis and David Silverman for The Simpsons Movie.
In television, Nickelodeon's El Tigre leads the pack with four nominations -- for best animated television production for children as well as individual nominations for character animation, character design and music.
The best animated television production nominees are Creative Comforts America from Aardman Animations, Jane and the Dragon from Weta Prods. and Nelvana, Kim Possible from Walt Disney Television Animation as well as Moral Orel and Robot Chicken Star Wars from ShadowMachine.
The Annie Awards honor overall excellence as well as individual achievement in 25 categories covering film, television, commercials, video games and short subjects.
The Winsor McCay Award for career contributions to the art of animation will be presented to John Canemaker, Glen Keane and John Kricfalusi. The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent or charitable impact on the art and industry of animation will be presented to Jerry Beck; the Ub Iwerks Award for technical achievement award will be bestowed on Jonathan Gay, Gary Grossman and Robert Tatsumi; and a Special Achievement Annie Award will go to Edward R. Leonard.
Certificates of merits will be awarded to Marcus Adams, Jo Jo Batista, Steve Gattuso, Jon Reeves, Gemma Ross and Woodbury University.
The 35th annual Annie Awards will be presented Feb. 8 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Westwood.
2007 ANNIE AWARD NOMINATIONS BY CATEGORY FOLLOWS:
PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
Best Animated Feature
Bee Movie - DreamWorks Animation
Persepolis - Sony Pictures Classics
Ratatouille - Pixar Animation Studios
Surf's Up - Sony Pictures Animation
The Simpsons Movie - Twentieth Century Fox
Best Home Entertainment Production
Doctor Strange - MLG Productions
Futurama Bender's Big Score - The Curiosity Company in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Short Subject
Everything Will Be OK - Bitter Films
How to Hook Up Your Home Theater - Walt Disney Feature Animation
Shorty McShorts' Shorts Mascot Prep - Walt Disney Television Animation
The Chestnut Tree - Picnic Pictures
Your Friend the Rat - Pixar Animation Studios
Best Animated Television Commercial
CVS Watering Can - Acme Filmworks
Esurance Homeowners - Wild Brain
Idaho Lottery: Twister - Acme Filmworks
Oregon Lottery Alaska - Laika/house
Power Shares Escape Average - Acme Filmworks
Best Animated Television Production
Jane and the Dragon - Weta Productions Limited & Nelvana Limited
Creative Comforts America - Aardman Animations
Moral Orel - ShadowMachine
Robot Chicken Star Wars- ShadowMachine
Kim Possible - Walt Disney Television Animation
Best Animated Television Production for Children
Chowder - Cartoon Network Studios
El Tigre - Nickelodeon
Little Einsteins - Disney Channel
Peep and the Big Wide World - Discovery Kids
The Backyardigans - Nickelodeon
Best Animated Video Game
Avatar: The Last Airbender The Burning Earth - THQ, Inc.
Bee Movie Game - Activision
Ratatouille - THQ, Inc.
Transformers: The Game - Blur Studios...
- 12/3/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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