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« #185 : 09-12-2013 05:45 »
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Matt has recently stated Fox has no interest in a theatrical film.
Source?
One of the many news articles that pop up on the ticker on this very site. You dig for it if you don't believe me... b/c I don't really care.
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« #189 : 09-13-2013 03:51 »
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I'm not at all saying the shows are bad
I usually mean it for fake medical shows, and crime shows I have sen some fantastic live action shows but I'm a cartoon person
While I completely agree with all of what Beamer said about TBBT and his recommendations of excellent live action series, if you're really only looking for cartoons, might I recommend Archer? It's currently one of my favorite shows and is absolutely hilarious, as well as amazingly well-written and clever. Anyway, back on topic, I'd love a theatrical Futurama film. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the four movies we already got, as cyber_turnip said, I feel confident a theatrical film could be excellent since it wouldn't be constrained by the episode format. Honestly, though, since I enjoyed "Meanwhile" so much, I'm content with no return at all (and I don't think it's realistic for one to happen either way); a theatrical release would just be the best option in my opinion if such a thing were to occur.
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« #190 : 09-13-2013 04:13 »
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I thought the four movies were all good in their own right, for different reasons.
Bender's Big Score was the ultimate return to Futurama; it was packed with more fan service and inside references than anything else ever produced by the show. The plot was brilliant, the scammer aliens were memorable antagonists and the twist is one of the best to date. Unfortunately it's excellentness is set back by internal flaws and contradictions that the time travel creates. I'm also not hugely fond of Fry's obsessive, whiny characterisation. But despite these shorcomings, it's still my favourite of the four movies.
The Beast with a Billion Backs featured a plot that's really, really crazy. The idea of an enormous tentacle alien taking over the universe in the name of love is so deliciously absurd, and the middle segments in particular are great. Again, continuity errors are this film's downfall, as well as even more stupid characterisation. I hate Fry's impulsive suicidal moments, at they were particularly annoying here. I also feel as though the goofiness goes a bit overboard. It's still really funny, so I can't say I dislike TBWABB.
Bender's Game started off really well. I'd even go as far as saying the first half is among the show's funniest episodes. It goes downhill really fast once they get to Cornwood though. I'm a huge fan of LotR, but I felt that a lot of the references were tacked on really poorly, not to mention that the link between the first and second half of the movie is practically non-existent. Easily some of the show's worst writing in my opinion.
Into the Wild Green Yonder is the one I have the most neutral feelings towards. I feel like the Feminista plot isn't particularly bad, but snoringly unremarkable. The only thing that doesn't slam it into mediocre territory for me is the brilliant way it ties into the story with the dark ones. The climax is really tense and well-directed, so it wins points for that. On the flip side, I feel like Fry winning Leela over was a bit random and unjustified; to me the movie lacked enough build-up to pull a stunt like that.
As for a theatrical film, I'd fully support that seeing as I was a bit underwhelmed by the "finale" aspect of Meanwhile (though I thought it was great as an episode). Provided that enough effort goes into it, it'd be fantastic. Mixing the best of BBS and ITWGY would be like heaven for me.
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« #194 : 09-13-2013 19:44 »
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So... must we wait 3-4 years again before we hear any positive news on more Futurama, just like after the original run?
I think we'll be likely to hear much sooner, this time around - if at all. Show's being revived from the dead seems to be much more commonplace nowadays than it was a few years ago and this time, they're clearly aware that that's a real option, whereas when the show was first cancelled, I think the majority of the staff thought that was the end. I mean, David X. Cohen moved on and started putting a new animated show together starring Coolio. It never got past the pilot, but he clearly didn't see Futurama as his job any more. Now, however, I bet they're far more aware that it's a very real possibility that they'll have to get back on that wagon and start making new episodes (or a movie or something) all over again.
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« #198 : 09-14-2013 20:20 »
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I feel like the only one that really liked the series ending at "Meanwhile". I mean, I'd love to see more, but only like one more season. I'm happy with the 7 we got. I liked the way things ended with Meanwhile. It's on-par with the Devils Hands Finale in my opinion. The emotion of it is all felt. If Futurama came back just to be ended again, I don't think we'd have another good finale like this one. I mean it really felt like The End. I was really satisfied by the way they ended this episode in the last 5 minutes. I don't think they could ever top this ending off. Nope, never. 
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