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'''Bender's Game''' is the third of the four Direct-to-DVD films, to be released in 2008.
'''Bender's Game''' is the third of the four Direct-to-DVD films, to be released in 2008.


As of 8 July, 2007 the voice acting for all the films (which includes the fifth season) is finished, according to [[Lauren Tom]]<ref>[http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/801/801261p1.html]</ref>. Guest stars include [[George Takei]] and [[Rich Little]].
As of 8 July, 2007 the voice acting for all the films (which includes the fifth season) is finished, according to [[Lauren Tom]]<ref>[http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/801/801261p1.html http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/801/801261p1.html]</ref>. Guest stars include [[George Takei]] and [[Rich Little]].


On the [[Bender's Big Score (commentary)|commentary]] of ''[[Bender's Big Score]]'', [[David X. Cohen]] says ''Bender's Game'' is probably going to be released by Christmas, 2008.
On the [[Bender's Big Score (commentary)|commentary]] of ''[[Bender's Big Score]]'', [[David X. Cohen]] says ''Bender's Game'' is probably going to be released by Christmas, 2008.


While plot details are still sketchy, we know that at least one plot will match the "Fantasy" genre more closely than "Sci-Fi". A teaser in Futurama Returns (see below) shows the crew in modified forms to suit this, most likely through some kind of virtual reality simulation/game and/or as a result of the events of {{e|x2}}.
While plot details are still sketchy, we know that at least one plot will match the "Fantasy" genre more closely than "Sci-Fi". A teaser in Futurama Returns (see below) shows the crew in modified forms to suit this, most likely through some kind of virtual reality simulation/game and/or as a result of the events of {{e|x2}}.  This may also suggest the return of the [[What-If Machine]].


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==

Revision as of 14:09, 28 January 2008


Direct-to-DVD film
Bender's Game
N/A
Directed byDwayne Carey-Hill
Produced byUnknown
Written byUnknown
Production number5ACV09, 5ACV10,
5ACV11, 5ACV12
Title CaptionUnknown
Title referenceEnder's Game
Regular DVD release date(s)(USA) Christmas, 2008 (unconfirmed)
Blu-ray (HD) release date(s){{{blu-ray release}}}
Running time88 minutes
Additional
IMDb profile
CommentaryTranscript[[:Category:{{{pictures}}} pictures|Pictures]]
The films
  1. Bender's Big Score
  2. The Beast with a Billion Backs
  3. Bender's Game
  4. Into the Wild Green Yonder
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Bender's Game is the third of the four Direct-to-DVD films, to be released in 2008.

As of 8 July, 2007 the voice acting for all the films (which includes the fifth season) is finished, according to Lauren Tom[1]. Guest stars include George Takei and Rich Little.

On the commentary of Bender's Big Score, David X. Cohen says Bender's Game is probably going to be released by Christmas, 2008.

While plot details are still sketchy, we know that at least one plot will match the "Fantasy" genre more closely than "Sci-Fi". A teaser in Futurama Returns (see below) shows the crew in modified forms to suit this, most likely through some kind of virtual reality simulation/game and/or as a result of the events of "The Beast with a Billion Backs" (TBwaBB)

Episode

. This may also suggest the return of the What-If Machine.

Additional Info

Teaser from Futurama Returns

Notes and References