Futurama gets canceled a second time, finale to air on September 4th - Blu-ray Forum

Grim Reaper · 04-23-2013, 12:36 AM

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Tony208 · 04-23-2013, 01:41 AM

King Troll · 04-23-2013, 01:41 AM

I hate everyone
Why do this to me

MifuneFan · 04-23-2013, 01:44 AM

I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons, with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

Al_The_Strange · 04-23-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons , with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

I got to agree. As much as I love the show and all its characters and jokes, the new batch of episodes just never felt as endearing as the first few seasons. They had funny and intelligent episodes, but overall, it never felt as special as it used to.

Hopefully, they'll give the show a respectable finale. Better that than to have it continue on and gradually grow worse and worse and trail off in the end.

MifuneFan · 04-23-2013, 01:57 AM

I do wonder if Netflix's ears perked up after hearing this. They're reviving Arrested Development afterall, so I could see them funding Futurama too. It would be pretty huge for them if they did. They got huge subscriber growth from their first major exclusive programming (House of Cards) so I could see them looking for more exclusives down the road.

Tony208 · 04-23-2013, 01:59 AM

I agree, they should pick it up. The dive into original programming made up for their stream/dvd snafu a while ago so they should keep at it.

Visco. · 04-23-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons, with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

I couldn't agree more

TheAnimeLegend · 04-23-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons, with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

I have to agree with you on this. Personally, I think Futurama is a funny/interesting sci-fi show and I think they have gotten a good run out of it. Not many shows get a second chance at life after being cancelled so that's good. In the case of the Simpsons, I love the show though I do think it has gone on for WAY too long. Haven't seen much of the newer episodes but I have to talked to a few people who have and they have said the same thing you did that the show isn't as funny as it use to be.

starman15317 · 04-28-2013, 11:51 PM

I agree with you guys, it's sad that the show is going but it's probably for the best.

JavaJulien · 04-28-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons, with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

I agree. The show had a great run. Multiple seasons, 4 direct-to-video movies. I'm sad that one of my favorite shows is finally ending, but I'd prefer for it to end while the quality is still good, and not continue to go by the motions like The Simpsons and Family Guy.

Hopefully the rumor of the Feature Length Movie turns out to be true.

Mike86 · 04-29-2013, 12:00 AM

I don't think we can complain too much honestly. Not many shows that get cancelled get a chance to come back at all. Futurama did so and gave us a few more years. I haven't watched the show as much since it came back on the air on Comedy Central but from what I saw it never seemed to have quite the same charm as it did during the inital run. At least the show isn't being cancelled outright and gets to finish up the current run of episodes it has left.

HDMe · 04-29-2013, 01:53 AM

Before it came back... I would have liked a feature movie... but we had 4 direct-to-video movie-length features... then we have had 2 seasons, and a third one coming up yet-to-air as the final season.

I think that's a lot to get back from a canceled show... and most of these new ones we have gotten on Blu-ray as well.

I'll be sad to see Futurama go... but I'm happy we got a second look and I will not feel like we missed anything.

edit: Oops... I mis-counted... we have had 3 seasons already, and a 4th one coming as the final one soon.

DEADP00L · 04-29-2013, 01:56 AM

We need a live action movie

mzupeman · 04-29-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JavaJulien

I agree. The show had a great run. Multiple seasons, 4 direct-to-video movies. I'm sad that one of my favorite shows is finally ending, but I'd prefer for it to end while the quality is still good, and not continue to go by the motions like The Simpsons and Family Guy.

Hopefully the rumor of the Feature Length Movie turns out to be true.

Is there even a rumor about a feature length film? All I've seen are speculative 'what could they do?' posts that discuss the different ways Futurama could stay alive.

Al_The_Strange · 04-29-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DEADP00L

We need a live action movie

Ooh! Will it have smell-o-vision? And will it allow the audiences to pick and choose what happens on screen? Will the hypnotoad be the star?

Carlanga · 05-07-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I do wonder if Netflix's ears perked up after hearing this. They're reviving Arrested Development afterall, so I could see them funding Futurama too. It would be pretty huge for them if they did. They got huge subscriber growth from their first major exclusive programming (House of Cards) so I could see them looking for more exclusives down the road.

AD on Netflix??? When? I guess is time to finally join them!

Trekkie313 · 05-07-2013, 05:57 AM

Well at least The Cleveland Show got canned too. Most of the newer Futurama episodes really turned me off, especially with focusing too much on real science and lame pop-culture joke. I know it worked back in the original run, but the revival felt forced and too serious.

Carlanga · 05-07-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Well at least The Cleveland Show got canned too. Most of the newer Futurama episodes really turned me off, especially with focusing too much on real science and lame pop-culture joke. I know it worked back in the original run, but the revival felt forced and too serious.

CS has not been officially canceled, the season is still going, but no new episodes have been ordered for next season.

As far as Futurama newer episodes, I liked them, it's just the jokes might be outdated now for the newer generation.

04-23-2013, 12:36 AM	#1
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	Futurama gets canceled a second time, finale to air on September 4th http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/f...paign=Engadget

04-29-2013, 01:53 AM	#13
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	Before it came back... I would have liked a feature movie... but we had 4 direct-to-video movie-length features... then we have had 2 seasons, and a third one coming up yet-to-air as the final season. I think that's a lot to get back from a canceled show... and most of these new ones we have gotten on Blu-ray as well. I'll be sad to see Futurama go... but I'm happy we got a second look and I will not feel like we missed anything. edit: Oops... I mis-counted... we have had 3 seasons already, and a 4th one coming as the final one soon. Last edited by HDMe; 04-29-2013 at 08:08 PM.

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Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:421 Blu-ray collection:665 Trading Score:609

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King Troll Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:686 Trading Score:127	I hate everyone Why do this to me

04-23-2013, 01:44 AM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	I'm probably going to be slammed for this, but maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It's better to end before things go the way of The Simpsons, with a slow painful "why won't this die????" kind ofl death. I absolutely love the show, but the newer stuff definitely hasn't been good as the older, and I can only see it going downhill from here. Law of diminishing returns and such.

04-23-2013, 01:57 AM	#6
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	I do wonder if Netflix's ears perked up after hearing this. They're reviving Arrested Development afterall, so I could see them funding Futurama too. It would be pretty huge for them if they did. They got huge subscriber growth from their first major exclusive programming (House of Cards) so I could see them looking for more exclusives down the road.

04-23-2013, 01:59 AM	#7
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:421 Blu-ray collection:665 Trading Score:609	I agree, they should pick it up. The dive into original programming made up for their stream/dvd snafu a while ago so they should keep at it.

04-28-2013, 11:51 PM	#10
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:310 iTunes collection:967 Trading Score:61	I agree with you guys, it's sad that the show is going but it's probably for the best.

04-29-2013, 12:00 AM	#12
Mike86 Active Member Member since:Aug 2011	I don't think we can complain too much honestly. Not many shows that get cancelled get a chance to come back at all. Futurama did so and gave us a few more years. I haven't watched the show as much since it came back on the air on Comedy Central but from what I saw it never seemed to have quite the same charm as it did during the inital run. At least the show isn't being cancelled outright and gets to finish up the current run of episodes it has left.

04-29-2013, 01:56 AM	#14
DEADP00L Banned Member since:Mar 2013	We need a live action movie

05-07-2013, 05:57 AM	#18
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Well at least The Cleveland Show got canned too. Most of the newer Futurama episodes really turned me off, especially with focusing too much on real science and lame pop-culture joke. I know it worked back in the original run, but the revival felt forced and too serious.

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