Exclusive: Comedy Central Goes Back to the FUTURAMA

by Cal Kemp    Posted:June 7th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

futurama_bender_s_big_score_image__1_.jpgGood news everybody! An inside source has revealed exclusively to Collider that “Futurama” has been given a 13 episode order by Comedy Central. Though still technically a rumor at this point, word is that “Futurama” production offices have already opened and that casting is about to move forward.

This should be a welcome surprise to fans of the show who have already gone through the series’ cancellation and resurrection as direct-to-DVD movies.

Look for official word in the very near future. Though animation has a big lead time, I would guess on some kind of “Futurama” presence at Comic Con next month.

If you’re excited by the news, say it in the comments below!


  • This is great news!

    Loved watching this show on Adult Swim more for some reason though but thats just a minor quirk. So happy that this great show will once again rise from its graceful death (although its been living quite vibrantly in re-runs).

    Can't wait.
  • yup
    agreed. adult swim somehow brings the best out of shows
  • Isaac
    Yes yes yes!!!! That news is great!!! I can not wait until it comes!!!! It is my favorite show in the world! And I'm 13! I will tell everyone and send comedy central a leter :D
  • Prof. Farnsworth
    Good news everyone!
  • Rance Mohanitz
    Sweet Zombie Jesus!
  • this could be great, but an official announcement could be the cherry on top of the cake!
  • Flaco
    alright!!! hope it turns out to be true...
  • Hell yes. You just made my day!!
  • dog
    Oh my yes
  • Mewmew
    For the love of God let this be true! I didn't get into Futurama when it first came out, but I've been watching it since and plan to get the DVDs I'm missing when I can afford it. I would LOVE to see the series make a comeback as regular episodes again. Please oh please oh please!
  • Joe Danger
    I'll mail thick wads of cash to Comedy Central if this news is indeed true.
  • g000
    fingers are crossed
  • Morbo
    THIS PLEASES MORBO
  • katie
    OMFG! After spending the last week watching the 4 movies over and over with my son and other half, and spending 45 minutes last night trying to figure out what to watch, only able to think "Needs more new Futurama," this is possibly the greatest news ever, or at least the greatest coincidental news ever. And they say the Space Pope doesn't answer prayers!
  • Tofer
    I really hope this is true. Jurassic Bark and Luck of the Fryish are probably the only two episodes of an animated show that have made me misty-eyed. What a great show.
  • Zoidberg
    Will there be small mammals to eat??
  • coaaest
    We demand the show!
  • damn that would be sweet!
  • Inso Reiges
    This is the moment i've been waiting for for so long.
  • Ohpleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!
  • Bender
    Thanks a lot meatbags! Now bite my shiny metal ***!
  • Anonymous Coward
    When would the episodes air? They'd really have to push it in order to get the first episode to air in March 2010.
  • Charlie
    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
  • flirt
    Well jiffy, this is the best news sincALL GLORY TO THE HYPNO TOAD
  • Jay
    I am really excited by the news, but can someone give me an idea as to what the poster means when he says,"casting is about to move forward.". They already have a cast. Does he just mean that they need to resign the existing cast to new deals?
  • This is better news than when i read in the paper that my ex girlfriend was killed when a flaming garbage truck driven by the hulk hit her.
  • Bender 2.0
    We're back baby !
  • aSsHole
    They are won't stayed!
  • oops!
    IT JUST WONT STAY DEAD!!!!
  • Brock
    Excellent!

    "What makes a good man go neutral? Lust for gold? Power? Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality?"
  • Guest
    i am excited about the news
  • Burocrat 1.0
    technically a rumor, the best kind of rumor
  • G.Farnsweerth
    Oh god, satan anybody help me from peeing myself! That is so great!
  • Sam
    Finally!!! I was a huge fan of this show back in the year 2000 when Fry fell into the time machine and... wait, I'm getting ahead of myself. Its a damn good show tho, and about time someone finally brought it back! I'll never understand why it lasted as briefly as it did, but junk like the Simpsons won't die even tho it hasn't been funny in years. :(
  • Dropo
    Just let it die. The movies sucked and were mostly unfunny. I have no hopes that a new season would be any better.
  • Cyberstomper
    Dude, this is a hope thread, don't ruin it with your depression, captain Emo.
  • Woody
    I so happy! >.< But I'm also concerned about the casting comment. Hopefully the original gang are all available and on board!
  • That Guy
    YES! I hope this is true!! Stupid Fox killing everything good in this world!!!
  • Jake
    Seriously. Fox can suck it. Firefly, anyone?
  • Trevor
    I am so happy at this moment!
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