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'''''2001: A Space Odyssey''''' is a {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey|narrative}}, based upon {{w|Arthur C. Clarke}}'s [[1948]] short story ''{{w|The Sentinel (short story)|The Sentinel}}'', originally released in [[1968]] as both as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (novel)|a novel}} written by Clarke and as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|a film}} directed by {{w|Stanley Kubrick}}.  The story of ''2001'' revolves around the discovery of a {{w|Monolith (Space Odyssey)|black monolith}} on the [[Moon]], and a subsequent mission to [[Saturn]] ([[Jupiter]] in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. ''2001'' has become highly influential in the science fiction genre and Kubrick's film, now called one of the greatest films of all time, became notable for its scientific realism, multiple thematic interpretations, and surreal imagery.
'''''2001: A Space Odyssey''''' is a {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey|narrative}}, based upon {{w|Arthur C. Clarke}}'s [[1948]] short story ''{{w|The Sentinel (short story)|The Sentinel}}'', originally released in [[1968]] as both as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (novel)|a novel}} written by Clarke and as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|a film}} directed by {{w|Stanley Kubrick}}.  The story of ''2001'' revolves around the discovery of a {{w|Monolith (Space Odyssey)|black monolith}} on the [[Moon]], and a subsequent mission to [[Saturn]] ([[Jupiter]] in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. ''2001'' has become highly influential in the science fiction genre, and Kubrick's film, now called one of the greatest films of all time, became notable for its scientific realism, multiple thematic interpretations, and surreal imagery.


''[[Futurama]]'' has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.
''[[Futurama]]'' has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.
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* {{e|2ACV09}}
* {{e|2ACV09}}
** When the [[Planet Express crew]] signs onto the [[internet]], the "Sunrise" fanfare from {{w|Richard Strauss}}' ''{{w|Also sprach Zarathustra (Strauss)|Also sprach Zarathustra}}'' plays and Fry utters the words "My God...it's full of ads!".  The music is popularly associated with ''2001'', and Fry's line is a reference to Bowman's final transmission before he enters the wormhole: "My God...it's full of stars...".
** When the [[Planet Express crew]] signs onto the [[internet]], the "Sunrise" fanfare from {{w|Richard Strauss}}' ''{{w|Also sprach Zarathustra (Strauss)|Also sprach Zarathustra}}'' plays and Fry utters the words "My God...it's full of ads!".  The music is popularly associated with Kubrick's ''2001'', and Fry's line refers to Bowman's final transmission before he enters the wormhole: "My God...it's full of stars...".


== [[Season 3]] ==
== [[Season 3]] ==
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* {{e|3ACV20}}
* {{e|3ACV20}}
** At different points Bender floats through space to the tune of both ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' and ''{{w|The Blue Danube}}'' by {{w|Johann Strauss II}}, both of which are commonly associated with Kubrick's ''2001''.
** At different points Bender floats through space to the tune of both ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' and ''{{w|The Blue Danube}}'' by {{w|Johann Strauss II}}, both pieces that are commonly associated with Kubrick's ''2001''.


* {{e|3ACV21}}
* {{e|3ACV21}}
** The rotation of the [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]] and the waltz music playing in the scene refers to the docking scene from Kubrick's ''2001'', where the rotation of the space station is accompanied by ''The Blue Danube''.
** The [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]] rotates to the tune of waltz music, referring to the docking scene from Kubrick's ''2001'' where the rotation of the space station is accompanied by ''The Blue Danube''.


== [[Season 4]] ==
== [[Season 4]] ==
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* {{e|4ACV12}}
* {{e|4ACV12}}
** As [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] opens the coffin she encounters a tunnel of light, similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith, with ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' playing over the scene.
** As [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] opens Fry's coffin, she encounters a tunnel of light similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith''Also sprach Zarathustra'' plays over the scene.


== [[Season 5]] ==
== [[Season 5]] ==

Revision as of 15:48, 30 November 2011

2001: A Space Odyssey is a narrative, based upon Arthur C. Clarke's 1948 short story The Sentinel, originally released in 1968 as both as a novel written by Clarke and as a film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The story of 2001 revolves around the discovery of a black monolith on the Moon, and a subsequent mission to Saturn (Jupiter in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. 2001 has become highly influential in the science fiction genre, and Kubrick's film, now called one of the greatest films of all time, became notable for its scientific realism, multiple thematic interpretations, and surreal imagery.

Futurama has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

  • "Love and Rocket" (4ACV03)
    Episode
    • The Planet Express ship computer is represented by a glowing red camera eye, a clear reference to HAL 9000. In addition, the glowing red central core of the Planet Express computer is identical to HAL's central core from the film.
  • "The Sting" (4ACV12)
    Episode
    • As Leela opens Fry's coffin, she encounters a tunnel of light similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith. Also sprach Zarathustra plays over the scene.

Season 5

Season 6