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KurtPikachu2001

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« Reply #520 on: 08-29-2005 15:49 »

Okay, I just got back from the IMDB.  It said that the Futurama direct to video movie will be out in 2007, and it already has a plotline and nobody believes it because the movie hasn't been greenlighted yet. 

So, the question is, when will the movie be greenlighted so we fans can believe it's going to happen?  I'm sick of fans being hesitant on whether or not they should believe the movies are going to come to be or not! 
waffy

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« Reply #521 on: 08-29-2005 16:11 »

Read the last couple pages, and you'll see that it basically doesn't matter what IMDB says about the movie, since almost anyone can add what they want about it.  And if you were paying attention you'd see that the plot was a fake one added by a poster here to prove just that point.

And I'm sure we're all looking forward and waiting for when the movie gets greenlighted (IF it does happen).  But it's not like Groening or someone promised to bring the movie to us or anything, and you have to understand that some ideas like this don't just immediately go into production without any sort of wait.  So it's not like we have much of a right to complain about the wait...  it's not like somebody major and super official promised that it would get greenlit soon or anything (and no, Billy West and DiMaggio don't really count).  Just be glad that we might get something at all.  :P
futz
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« Reply #522 on: 08-29-2005 16:45 »

You could set your cryogenic tube to 2007 (I think that's the snooze feature) and see if it's available when you wake up.

I think the hang up is probably money, just a mere few million $. I recall someone credible source saying something about they (Fox) were looking into getting it together.
And that was about the last word from official sources. My guess would be greenlighting is roughly the same as cash flow. Talking and walking and all that.
Ralph Snart

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« Reply #523 on: 08-29-2005 20:47 »

All I can say is to keep making noise; write to FOX (e-mails don't carry the same weight as snail mail); buy the DVD's (FOX understands money) and send a line to Cartoon Network for saving our favorite show (at least CN did advertise and promote the show - it has been on Adult Swim constantly for at least 2 year - no other show has been able to sustain that type of record).

In the 70's a small group of Trekkies got larger and larger until Paramount took notice.  The history is clear - Trek is Paramount's largest cash cow of all time.  A failed Sci-Fi series (cancelled before its time) that barely lasted 3 years has become so ingrained in American pop-culture that there is no escaping it.  Will Futurama be able to become a juggeraught like Trek?  No, but we may be able to get FOX to make a couple of DVD movies and maybe (just maybe) bring the series back to life. 

Like Trek, Futurama is expensive to make.  Granted, FOX killed the show by not promoting it, pre-empting it constantly, changing its timeslot, etc.  WE (the fans) have to let FOX know that they can make money off of Futurama.  Thankfully, the 'reality series' craze is now starting to die off, so the dirt cheap alternative to Futurama won't be there to muddy the waters of profibilty.

Remember Bjo Trimble - the savior of Star Trek - one voice that kept the series alive for a 3rd season and was instrumental in getting the movies made.
commie detector

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« Reply #524 on: 08-29-2005 21:59 »

sorry im just reading this now but that is hillarious about the fake plot hahahhahaha. wow thats just so funny thank god thats not true. phew thanks for the laugh smitty you should win poster of the month
commie detector

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« Reply #525 on: 08-29-2005 22:02 »

well not really ... you get what i mean... oops double post even tho this isnt an edit oops ll just shut up now and sit in the corner
GreyThinkyWhale

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« Reply #526 on: 08-30-2005 09:47 »

 
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Originally posted by parasite?:
Heh, probably posted here before, but I just went to best buy and picked up one of their free magazines that list all of the new things out on DVD. I was thumbing though it and found nearly two whole pages dedicated to Futurama. In it they had the IGN interview with Billy West and they mention the possibility of the movie. I am happy for the next 20 minutes.
Scan it! Scan it! Scan it! Scan it! Scan it! Scan it! Scan it!
parasite?

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« Reply #527 on: 08-30-2005 10:28 »

My scanner is at home and I, unfortunately, am not. I'll be going home for labor day weekend, so I'll try to do it then.
GreyThinkyWhale

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« Reply #528 on: 09-01-2005 15:27 »

Thanks to Artillery_Master of my site, for pointing out that buildingmaster01 of another site has found this IGN link: http://dvd.ign.com/articles/634/634262p1.html

We sorta know about the Billy West part, but you may wanna lurk this thread on lifeless people: http://www.lifelesspeople.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28504
I Dated A Robot

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« Reply #529 on: 09-01-2005 18:44 »

This is fabulous news! 
scumbagsteve976

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« Reply #530 on: 09-01-2005 19:22 »

I just hope the people at Fox aren't just screwing with our heads.

If i jump on this bandwagon, i got a bad feeling, the production will be stopped.

That better not happen.
parasite?

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« Reply #531 on: 09-01-2005 21:15 »

Awwww
I'm gonna scan it anyway... eventually.
Prof. Wernstrum

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« Reply #532 on: 09-02-2005 08:01 »

The Billy West at Comic-Con thing has been mentioned already and according to [-mArc-]:

 
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I'll say it again... Even though Billy says it's going ahead, my source (David X.) says it's not that far yet.
Zogonif

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« Reply #533 on: 09-04-2005 02:32 »

 
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Originally posted by KurtPikachu2001:
Okay, I just got back from the IMDB.  It said that the Futurama direct to video movie will be out in 2007, and it already has a plotline and nobody believes it because the movie hasn't been greenlighted yet. 

On Gotfuturama.com

I'm getting more and more emails about IMDb "confirming" that the straight to DVD movie is going ahead. At first it only was the release date they listed (2007) and now, that they published a plot line.

The plot summary on there was made up and submitted by the user Smitty on PEEL to prove that anything can get published on IMDb. Unless Groening and Cohen came up with the same idea, that plotline is NOT LEGIT as far as we know.

When we get actual confirmation from sources to be trusted, we'll let you know...

T-Veronica

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« Reply #534 on: 09-05-2005 17:58 »
« Last Edit on: 09-05-2005 17:58 »

 
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Originally posted by GreyThinkyWhale:
Thanks to Artillery_Master of my site, for pointing out that buildingmaster01 of another site has found this IGN link: http://dvd.ign.com/articles/634/634262p1.html

Hot damn. Greenlit does mean yes, right? I sure hope so. *does happy dance of joy*

*rereads article* TWO movies?! Why, that's only one away from a trilogy! *does uber-happy dance of joy*
ShortRoundMcfly

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« Reply #535 on: 09-05-2005 18:02 »

Yes a green light means go. Matt Groening wanted a Trilogy, we got sold short.
commie detector

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« Reply #536 on: 09-05-2005 18:06 »

yea!!!!!!!!! hooray for zoidberg!!!! i'm the hero!!!!!!*does zoidbergs mating dance and gets piched by a blue crab* owwww! yay futurama....*gets cryogenicly frozen for the next year and a half*
parasite?

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« Reply #537 on: 09-05-2005 20:23 »

Release a conformation already Fox!
benderForPres

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« Reply #538 on: 09-06-2005 00:24 »

maybe Im missing something, but havent we known about this article for more than a month now?  Its good that Billy West says the movies are greenlit, but it doesnt mean anything until Matt Groening or Fox confirms it.  I hope I dont have a clue what Im talking about...
GreyThinkyWhale

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« Reply #539 on: 09-07-2005 20:29 »

 
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Originally posted by T-Veronica:
*rereads article* TWO movies?! Why, that's only one away from a trilogy! *does uber-happy dance of joy*
A chance of a second one. But we've known that for practically ever.
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #540 on: 09-07-2005 20:49 »

Yes. Forever... I made a thread about an interview he did for Best Buy..if anyone feels like going there.. too lazy to give you the URL..Here's the title : Best Buy's DVD Insider; Billy West interview.
Fatdude

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« Reply #541 on: 09-08-2005 11:48 »

So this has to be the longest thread in regards to a hunch.
futz
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« Reply #542 on: 09-08-2005 14:41 »

Fry says, "It's a widely believed fact".
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #543 on: 09-08-2005 17:02 »
« Last Edit on: 09-08-2005 17:02 »

Yeah, I'd say so...but, people could go on and on until they passed out or lost their voice on the matter..until (hopefully if they are) the movie's made and is released; FG movie's coming out 9-27-05
Edit: Sorry to be off topic   :D
parasite?

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« Reply #544 on: 09-08-2005 18:11 »
« Last Edit on: 09-08-2005 18:11 »

Ban him   :D
I am still refusing to believe it will happen. I hope to God it does, but I like to set my standards low, that way I am never disappointed. If it does, I think I may just cry like a baby.
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #545 on: 09-08-2005 19:27 »

I'll be jumping up and down if it does...or possibly throw money everywhere  :laff:
parasite?

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« Reply #546 on: 09-08-2005 20:40 »

Where you live? I want to be there when you throw the moneys.
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #547 on: 09-09-2005 18:07 »

*points toward profile* Not telling more  ;)
parasite?

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« Reply #548 on: 09-09-2005 19:52 »

That's okay. You can just mail the money to me  :D
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #549 on: 09-09-2005 20:18 »

 :laff: Maybe I can.....Money for everyone!!! *throws cash @ parasite?*
Kryten

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« Reply #550 on: 09-10-2005 20:20 »

Take it to the chat room.
Professor Zoidy

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« Reply #551 on: 09-10-2005 20:29 »
« Last Edit on: 09-10-2005 20:29 »

Ok, ok...I'll stop Kryten.  :p I just hope FOX gets their face rubbed in it when they get enough money and support to make the movie.
SORF

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« Reply #552 on: 09-10-2005 21:55 »

 
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Originally posted by parasite?:
Ban him    :D
I am still refusing to believe it will happen. I hope to God it does, but I like to set my standards low, that way I am never disappointed. If it does, I think I may just cry like a baby.
you and me both brother!

GreyThinkyWhale

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« Reply #553 on: 09-11-2005 10:25 »
« Last Edit on: 09-11-2005 10:25 »

Even if you do set your standards low, you'll still be disappointed if it doesn't happen...

EDIT: Yay! I just realised that my request to have the plotline deleted has gone through. The system works! ...sort of

EDIT EDIT (to avoid double-posting): Seeing as how Billy West didn't read my question on the forum, I sent him a private massage in hopes that it will get through.  :rolleyes:
T-Veronica

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« Reply #554 on: 09-12-2005 17:07 »

You sent him a private "massage"?! How does THAT work? O_O;; (I'm just teasing, I've made worse typos.) ^_^ Anywho, I'm so happy that Fox finally realized how many fans Futurama has. They said it was mainly DVD sales that prompted their greenlight, but did TV ratings on [as] factor in, too? (Yes, I *am* just making conversation. Isn't it a lovely day?) *dances around in circles*
commie detector

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« Reply #555 on: 09-12-2005 17:33 »
« Last Edit on: 09-12-2005 17:33 »

veronica ... TNT said that your joke was moderatly funny, so i can laugh a litle not to much though hehehe... anywayz grey thinky ? u can send him what on where ... which forum? who is he?
T-Veronica

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« Reply #556 on: 09-12-2005 17:36 »

Billy West is the voice of Fry, the Professor, Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan, to name a few. And he's probably talking about the forum on his website, www.billywest.com
Fatdude

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« Reply #557 on: 09-13-2005 13:09 »

I wonder what the plot for the movie will be?
I hope they don't have to recap the plot just to catch up with new fans.
SuperKangar0o

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« Reply #558 on: 09-13-2005 16:03 »

Yeah! Lets not hope futurama gets anymore fans  ;)
T-Veronica

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« Reply #559 on: 09-13-2005 16:40 »

Now, that's not necessarily a good thing. While it's good to be a purist, I think that new fans should always be welcome. If you love a show enough, it shouldn't matter how long you've liked it. I know of plenty of anime that I've gotten into after they've stopped airing on TV, but that doesn't mean I like it any less. I say: the more, the merrier! *huggles newbies 'til they flee in fear*
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