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On {{w|Opie and Antony|The Opie & Antony Show}}, {{date|26 August}} [[2010]], {{w|Jackie Martling}}, former writer on ''{{w|The Howard Stern Show}}'', was asked about [[Billy West]], Martling commented that during a dinner with him in Los Angeles, Billy West received a phone call from [[Matt Groening]], stating that they had been 'renewed for three years'.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=18334.msg1137817#msg1137817 |title="Futurama News - No spoilers outside spoiler tags!" (Page 19) |site=[[PEEL]] |author="Whosoldherout" |date=2010-08-31 |accessdate=2010-08-31 |quote=Billy West is the king of the voice-over guys. He does many of the voices on Futurama, that was just renewed for three years and i was with that prick when he got the call. We're sitting there eating dinner in Los Angeles and he takes a phone call and goes 'Oh good' 'What was that?' 'We just got renewed for three years' and it was what's-his-name calling him personally, you know the creator. |quote author={{w|Jackie Martling|Martling, Jackie}}}}</ref>  However, no comment from [[20th Century Fox Television]], [[Comedy Central]], [[Fox Network|FOX]], [[The Curiosity Company]] and/or [[Matt Groening]] or [[Billy West]] themselves.  It is possible that Billy West might have been pulling a prank on Martling at the dinner. This speculation was later refuted by the actors.
On ''{{w|Opie and Antony|The Opie & Antony Show}}'', {{date|26 August}} [[2010]], {{w|Jackie Martling}}, former writer on ''{{w|The Howard Stern Show}}'', was asked about [[Billy West]], Martling commented that during a dinner with him in Los Angeles, Billy West received a phone call from [[Matt Groening]], stating that they had been 'renewed for three years'.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=18334.msg1137817#msg1137817 |title="Futurama News - No spoilers outside spoiler tags!" (Page 19) |site=[[PEEL]] |author="Whosoldherout" |date=2010-08-31 |accessdate=2010-08-31 |quote=Billy West is the king of the voice-over guys. He does many of the voices on Futurama, that was just renewed for three years and i was with that prick when he got the call. We're sitting there eating dinner in Los Angeles and he takes a phone call and goes 'Oh good' 'What was that?' 'We just got renewed for three years' and it was what's-his-name calling him personally, you know the creator. |quote author={{w|Jackie Martling|Martling, Jackie}}}}</ref>  However, no comment from [[20th Century Fox Television]], [[Comedy Central]], [[Fox Network|FOX]], [[The Curiosity Company]] and/or [[Matt Groening]] or [[Billy West]] themselves.  It is possible that Billy West might have been pulling a prank on Martling at the dinner. This speculation was later refuted by the actors.


On {{date|2 February}}, [[2011]], [[Katey Sagal]] revealed to [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/ Vulture] that "Futurama just got ordered again for another season". After doing some research, Vulture could reveal that while nothing is settled nor official, [[20th Century Fox]] and [[Comedy Central]] are in discussion about a new season, and they are both positive to a new season.<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/02/futurama_renewed.html Vulture: Things Are Looking Good for Another Season of Futurama]</ref>  On {{date|22 March}}, 2011, [[Maurice LaMarche]] confirmed signing a contract for season 7 on his Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=19732.msg1179774#msg1179774 |title="Futurama News Past 6ACV13 - No spoilers outside spoiler tags!" Page 11 |author="Otis P Jivefunk" |site=[[PEEL]] |date=2011-03-22 |accessdate=2011-03-22}}</ref>
On {{date|2 February}}, [[2011]], [[Katey Sagal]] revealed to [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/ Vulture] that "Futurama just got ordered again for another season". After doing some research, Vulture could reveal that while nothing is settled nor official, [[20th Century Fox]] and [[Comedy Central]] are in discussion about a new season, and they are both positive to a new season.<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/02/futurama_renewed.html Vulture: Things Are Looking Good for Another Season of Futurama]</ref>  On {{date|22 March}}, 2011, [[Maurice LaMarche]] confirmed signing a contract for season 7 on his Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=19732.msg1179774#msg1179774 |title="Futurama News Past 6ACV13 - No spoilers outside spoiler tags!" Page 11 |author="Otis P Jivefunk" |site=[[PEEL]] |date=2011-03-22 |accessdate=2011-03-22}}</ref>
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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 20:16, 22 April 2014

This article is about the second cancellation. For the first cancellation, see Cancellation of Futurama.

On 22 April 2013, EW.com could reveal that Futurama would not be renewed,[1] effectively cancelling Futurama for a second time.

A brief history of Futurama

Main article: Production

Despite Fox's initial discontent with Futurama,[2] the show remained somewhat stable for its first three production seasons, but by Season 4 Fox's ultimate intentions of cancellation became clear.[3][4]

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.[5]

Re-cancellation

Around February 2013, discussions among fans began to speculate why no news of a renewal of the show had been announced, which two years prior - when season 6 was halfway through its episodes - was announced. Only scarce news and hints came out of the production office, until the news finally hit two months later.[1]

Without giving a specific reason, Comedy Central's EVP of Programming, Dave Bernarth felt it was a 'natural end to the show's improbable comeback'.[1] Matt Groening expressed little surprise, highlighting that they've been concerned about them coming back four times by now, referring to "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings", Into the Wild Green Yonder and "Reincarnation".[1] Groening went on to imply that they are now wondering whether they could find a new home for Futurama, such as a theatrical feature film release or perhaps producing online only episodes,[6] but at present they were not actively looking for anything.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Snierson, Dan (22 April 2013). "'Futurama' to end seven-season run on Sept. 4 -- EXCLUSIVE". EW.com. Retrieved on 22 April 2013.
  2. ^ Groening, Matt. Commentary for "Space Pilot 3000" on Volume One, disc 1.
  3. ^ Cohen, David. Commentary for "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings" on Volume Four, disc 4.
  4. ^ Groening, Matt. Commentary for Bender's Big Score on the DVD.
  5. ^ ""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.
  6. ^ Seitz, Dan (22 April 2013). "Why ‘Futurama’ Should Go Exclusively Online". UPROXX. Retrieved on 23 April 2013.