Interesting claim regarding Futurama movies... Should we believe?

[Reply #80 on:]

that's the same answer i got on that forum,

P.S, i'm new to that forum, it was my second topic on it

i'll check now to see if he's replied. i PrivateMessaged him and i haven't got an answer yet.


(TOTPD woohoo!)    

[Reply #81 on:]

 

Originally posted by Nerd-o-rama:
Well that's an...interesting development.  We're sure that's really Billy West's site, right?

It's his site, the link to that forum is on his main website www.billywest.com

[Reply #82 on:]

Is this David X. Cohen Or Whatever his real middle name is site?
 http://www.dscohen.com/

Also Does john Dimmaggio Have A site

[Reply #83 on:]

Nope, that's not our David X Cohen, but it might the guy responsible for the X in David X Cohen.

From the "My Three Suns" audio commentary":

Groening: "So, David, why the X? Why is it David X Cohen?"
Cohen: "You don't believe that's my real middle initial? That's a completely fraudulent adendum to my name. What happened was...when we started Futurama all of the animated shows on TV suddenly came under the jurisdiction of the Writers Guild, which is the union of tv and movie writers. And they wouldn't allow any two members to have the same name. Unfortunately some other jerk, David S Cohen, had the nerve to be in before me. So I had to junk my S and come up with some other fake initial."
Billy West: "And I know you both."
Cohen: "Do you know the other David S Cohen?"
Billy West: "From New York."
Cohen: "He's a good guy, I've met him...we've traded checks several times. (laughter) I figured X would make me the David Cohen people remembered."

[Reply #84 on:]

I didn't think it was possible to quote that without mentioning the little tag at the end. You found a way...

J. Stewart Burns: I actually just put a "J" in front of my name to sound snooty.
*David X. Cohen*: Boy, we're the two phoniest writers in town.

At any rate, the mere fact that there are there are supposed to be Futurama movies in production and Billy West hasn't heard anything about it does not bode well. I'm not being cynical here, just skeptical. There's a difference.

[Reply #85 on:]

I have little to no experience with PhotoShop, but some of the shadows round the nerd's face just look odd. And the door does look out of scale, as has already been said.

[Reply #86 on:]

So it's definitely not photoshopped and was taken 20 april, less than a day before the article was posted. Either that or the EXIF data was forged   

[Reply #87 on:]

Oh wow, definitely an interesting find there, HDC.  I'm happy to see that the chances of it being Photoshopped are getting more slim.  It doesn't really change TOO much, as he could just be lying about what Groening said, but it certainly helps the claim a little bit.  This is a bit more reliable than just "it looks real to me" or "it looks fake to me."

And yeah, the claim was copied to the article I linked on the 21st, meaning the original post the guy made would have had to been before that.  Either late at night on the 20th, to sometime earlier on the 21st.  And since the guy making the claim is writing on the same night as meeting Groening, (he said, "I met Matt Groening tonight" ), that supports it a little bit also.

[Reply #88 on:]

PEEL'ers might want to check the RDS Futurama message board for their views on the rumor.

[Reply #89 on:]

For those of you who are lazy, it looks like this:
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From: RDS Forums

   

Originally Posted By Boiler:
Hi RDS studios:
I read a rumor on PEEL about Matt Groening telling a fan that  he was working on 2 new Futurama movies. Can anyone here shed a little light on this? Thank you.

   

Originally Posted By RDS insider:
Boiler old boy, this is a rare case in which the insider isn't at the liberty to comment, but I will say this:  if you or any of your friends at PEEL were ever considered writing an email or snail mail to the good folks FOX to express your support of a Futurama movie, now would be a very good time to do it.
Not tomorrow...now!

Thats the news from the inside! 

__________________________
Is "RDS insider" a trustworthy source, or do they just have a cool handle?  I've never been to the RDS forums, so I wouldn't know.

[Reply #90 on:]

we can only hope he does, this raises the hope-o-meter up a notch or two.

[Reply #91 on:]

Send your letters and worry about the rest later. What ya got to lose. 

[Reply #92 on:]

i require Fox's email address!

[Reply #93 on:]

SEND IN THE ANCHOVIES!!!

and letters, and snail mail...all of it!

[Reply #94 on:]

Fox Theatrical:
Foxmovies@fox.com

2Oth Century Fox Theatricals
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213-0900

20th Home Video:
(All Same, just put "20th Century Fox Home Video" in the mail adress instead of "Theatricals"0

Fox Television:
askfox@foxinc.com

Fox Broadcasting CO.
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213

Send to all, damnit!  Each area will want to hear from us, since they're all involved in some way (Fox network not quite as much).  As suggestion, you don't need to mention the rumor, but it can't hurt (something like "I heard a rumor about a Futurama movie in the works.  I don't know if its true, but I'm a huge fan and I'd like to voice my support for the idea" or whatever).  Even if the rumor doesn't convince you in the slightest, do it anyway.  It can't hurt the chances of a future movie now, can it?


Oh....and DON'T BE MEAN TO FOX.  I know we're all still mad at them, but these aren't the people we want to make mad in return.  Be civil and polite; suggest the idea, but don't tell them to "fuck off" for cancelling the show.

[Reply #95 on:]

Yes, mass mailings to the Fox mailboxs is in order. All on PEEL should join in, anything by anyone will help. Even if it there isn't a movie, seeing all these emails will certainly help.

[Reply #96 on:]

Ya, that's a good idea, but I doubt it will work. They just don't listen.

i_c: IM me please?

[Reply #97 on:]

The only thing that would get their attention would be if all the Futurama nerds showed up at their office and staged a protest. They'd do it just to get rid of us, but any end to accomplish a goal!


 

Originally posted by Futurama Nerd:i_c: IM me please?

Better IM her I.C., she's begging!

   

[Reply #98 on:]

Money talks and BS walks but maybe they'll see ~$5 or so a message in potential.

[Reply #99 on:]

FN: I've been trying to get online alot lately, but stupid hour thing is messing me up. I'll talk to you sometime. Hopefully tomorrow. If you IM'd me earlier, I was eating. Because eating is good.

Anyway, I'm about to email a letter to Fox. Mass mailing to Fox by all, I demand!

[Reply #100 on:]

I'm definatly gonna e-amil them, with 4 different addresses (two of mine, my mom's, and my dad's). Ha! I'm good!

i_c: We should find a time we can chat that's not to late for you, or too early for me. How bout you IM me around 7:00 your time? 7:30? God, I hope you read this! 

[Reply #101 on:]

RDS insider added this:
     

Sorry SimpoRama, I really can't say anymore about it.

In the meantime, maybe you should write a polite, honest note to FOX (without mentioning internet rumors) letting them know how you feel about the subject.

That's the news from the inside!

I actually took the several minutes to write a friendly, short E-mail to Fox.  Unfortunately, I did mention internet rumors, so now I feel detrimental.  Well, at least I didn't say where I heard them... Just that "There have been many rumors circulating the internet as of late"

Also, may I add that we still have no clue if RDS insider is even credible at all.

 

[Reply #102 on:]

 

Also, may I add that we still have no clue if RDS insider is even credible at all.

Well, they've always been straight up with me before, at least in terms of shooting down rumours. Also, one of them called me a mensch. What a class act. 

[Reply #103 on:]

i just e-mailed them this:
 

Originally Emailed by Me:
As The Subject Suggests, I Am A Futurama Fan. Could You Please Show This Email To The President Of The Fox Network. Me, And Other Futurama Fans, Are Hoping For A Futurama Movie And Hope That It Would Bring Back Our Beloved Show. I Have Heard About This As A Rumor, Is This True? Is There Really A Futurama Movie In Production? If Not I Very Much Hope That One Would Be Ordered.
 
Yours Sincerely
Dedicated Futurama Fan.

(the subect is "Bring Back Futurama" )

I Sent It to both email addresses posted by DotheBartman


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[Reply #104 on:]

Seems that the amount of capitals is a bit excessive though 

[Reply #105 on:]

FN: I'll try to get on tonight at 7-ish or at least sometime after 7.

My emails have just been sent. One to Fox Television, the other to Theatrical.

[Reply #106 on:]

Mentioned the rumors in my own e-mails....whoops.

Can anyone else back up this "insider" guy?  Give me any idea of what his position is like?

[Reply #107 on:]

Another little good sign.  From someone else at the RDS forum, regarding the guy there who is encouraging us to contact FOX:

   

Let me ease any doubts about our friend RDS insider. The guy is a credible source of info and I stand by his claims. As far as his membership status, there are a lot of people from the studio who post here as guests...because they're lazy.

Anyway, in regards to the possility of a Futurama movie, we on the production end of Futurama -- just like you, the fans -- are keeping our fingers crossed that it becomes a reality.

That's from someone who's been there for over a year, backing up the claim just a bit more.  This is starting to get interesting.     

EDIT:  And everyone make sure to email FOX if you haven't already!  Get your friends to do it too, there more the better.  :O

I'm currently sending this to the email addresses:

 

Greetings, to whomever it may concern.

As I'm sure you are aware, the FOX animated series, "Futurama", was cancelled quite awhile ago.  With this thought in mind, one may think that the show would slowly fade away, and possibly be forgotten...

However, this is not the case in the least.  In fact, Futurama's popularity has only grown since it was aired on FOX, and still consistently gets some of the highest ratings on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.  Knowing this, it seems reasonable to think that the show deserves another chance of some sort.  Whether it be through a chance for a revival of the series, or just a movie or two on DVD, the series has grown a great fanbase that would enthusiastically follow it to whatever opportunity arises.  Simply put, this series is a huge hit among the 18-25 age group, and that's years after it has already been cancelled!

This is why I request that Futurama be brought back for an encore.  I truly feel that it would not be a mistake in the least for the network of FOX.


Thanks for your time,

Steve, a Futurama fan.

[Reply #108 on:]

A Futurama movie or 2???? HA! blasphemers!
Why would anyone believe the escaped mental patients that post at the RDS Message Board? Crazy talk! Craaaaaaazy talk!
And I bet they're communists too! And cross dressers!
But just in case... write FOX. Right write now.

[Reply #109 on:]

Jesus H. Christ doesn't know what he's talking about! This is becoming more realistic by the second!! This is Great!

Welcome to PEEL by the way.

[Reply #110 on:]

Are you doubting Jesus? For shame.

[Reply #111 on:]

Jesus: Are you doubting? For shame.

[Reply #112 on:]

The Evolution of TV makes me doubt this Jesus 

Anyways, have we heard back from DXC about this? or Billy West?  Also, would Futufan have any idea about this?

I bumped the AFF thread, so check there for more details about sending the anchovies 

[Reply #113 on:]

I'm still struggling to keep very low expectations for this rumor, but it's just so hard not to get all hopeful and excited.

[Reply #114 on:]

I think it maybe will true becasue at the end of TDHAIPT on commentry they talk about Matts masterplan so maybe this is it but wouldn't he announce it to the public first?

[Reply #115 on:]

["Dun Dun Dunnnn"s Davey's notice to the commentary cut off with Matt's Master Plan]

Perhaps this is the master plan. Or this rumor has nothing to do with the comment on the commentary. Or the comment on the commentary was just a joke.

[Reply #116 on:]

I think it was implied that at the time, Matt had no real plan. If you listen he sounds quite unsure of himself. Besides, he only said it because the others pushed him.

Edited for ending with a preposition. Damn grammar, with all its stupid rules.

[Reply #117 on:]

"Thus Jesus Spake, "Let there be movies unto him that createth the Futurama. Let them be of two and lie down upon small plastic discs unto the Lord. Leteth he who is without common sinse cast the first stone upon those that shall writeth thine laws of truth and subservience upon RDS Fake Message Boards. Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory of rikki-rakko for ever and ever. Amen?"
Ephesians 2:32

Bless this thread.

[Reply #118 on:]

[I am now, for some reason, really really glad I don't believe in Jesus.

[Reply #119 on:]

 

Originally posted by Harry Sach:
[I am now, for some reason, really really glad I don't believe in Jesus.

<me to>

How Long Do You Think It'll Be Until It's Announced Officially If It's True?