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Action Jacktion

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« on: 07-17-2003 08:49 »
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It's up against:

As Told By Ginger: "And She was Gone"
Kim Possible: "Crush"
The Simpsons: "Three Gays of the Condo"
SpongeBob SquarePants: "New Student Starfish/Clams"

The people actually nominated are:

Matt Groening, Executive Producer
David X. Cohen, Executive Producer
Ken Keeler, Executive Producer
David A. Goodman, Co-Executive Producer
Patric M. Verrone, Supervising Producer
Bill Odenkirk, Supervising Producer
Eric Kaplan, Supervising Producer/Writer
Eric Horsted, Producer
Mike Rowe, Producer
Brian J. Cowan, Producer
Claudia Katz, Producer
Gregg Vanzo, Animation Executive Producer
Swinton Scott, Director
Rich Moore, Supervising Director
Scott Vanzo, Director of Computer Graphics
Celeste Pustilnick, Animation Timer
TriforceBun

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« Reply #1 on: 07-17-2003 09:01 »

Ah, thanks for the info (pretty good episodes of Simpsons and Kim Possible, though I haven't seen the other two episodes).  IMO, Jurassic Bark is the best Futurama EVER, so like the rest of us, I'm hoping this one wins out.

When are the Emmys again?
sheep555

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« Reply #2 on: 07-17-2003 09:01 »

Woo hoo  :)

Surely the only real competition comes from The Simpsons?
Action Jacktion

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« Reply #3 on: 07-17-2003 09:03 »
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Originally posted by TriforceBun:
When are the Emmys again?
The winner will be announced September 13 (though the telecast for the "important" winners is a week later).
Futurama_Hil

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« Reply #4 on: 07-17-2003 09:04 »

You only want to watch an ep of Ginger once, after that it's boring.  Although, I think I know that ep, and it's good, i think.
I don't watch Disney and I know that Kim thing is on it.  No chance to beat Futurama.
Never saw this Simpsons, but Futurama could beat it.
Haha, funny Spongebob eps, but still, I don't think it can win.  It's the closest I think, because Spongebob also has good animation.  Still, Jurassic Bark is funny and sad.  I'll expect Jurassic Bark to win.  How does it work?  Do they like watch the eps and decide?  Well, good luck to all of those peeps mentioned!
Rage Dump

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« Reply #5 on: 07-17-2003 09:14 »

Well i cant really judge, i havent seen any of those particular episodes except jurassic bark, but the other shows cant hold a candle to The Simpsons or Futurama, so it depends on how good that Simpsons episode is, but it would have to be pretty good to beat Jurassic Bark, And by all rights it could be, The Simpsons have been picking up thier act since around about ep 280 - 300. Cant wait to see the result  :D
Evil Fox Exec

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« Reply #6 on: 07-17-2003 09:22 »

Wow, well in a few months we'll know who won!  And Futurama is the only one which deserves to win, and it kicks all those other nominations in the pants!
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« Reply #7 on: 07-17-2003 09:31 »

i cant see any reason why futurama couldnt win with this episode... for a animated show to make grown men cry it deserves an award
Coop

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« Reply #8 on: 07-17-2003 12:50 »

I don't see how any of those could beat Jurassic bark. The only one of those three i've seen is the Simpsons...and that episode really sucked. so there's no doubt in my mind That Futurama will win.
NoAPOlogies

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« Reply #9 on: 07-17-2003 13:09 »

This could be really embarrassing for FOX. The headlines would read "FOX cancels 2003 Emmy winning show".
fry2006

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« Reply #10 on: 07-17-2003 13:11 »

Then under, "Murdoch Kills Self For Cancelling Emmy Winner"
Wendell2004

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« Reply #11 on: 07-17-2003 13:13 »

I think Futurama will blow them all away
Anarchist

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« Reply #12 on: 07-17-2003 13:24 »

If Futurama doesn't win this, I'll want to know why.
FishyJoe

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« Reply #13 on: 07-17-2003 13:59 »

 
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Originally posted by NoAPOlogies:
This could be really embarrassing for FOX. The headlines would read "FOX cancels 2003 Emmy winning show".

Eh, they've already cancelled the 2002 Emmy winning show. They have no shame.

But! It's funny that all the non-Groening shows are crappy kiddie shows. In your face, King of the Hill!

I hope Futurama wins, and I'd like to think it has a shot, but I don't know. Winning twice in a row would be kinda crazy. I don't know if the emmy voters have it in them.
Gocad

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« Reply #14 on: 07-17-2003 14:03 »

How many times have Simpsons won? Wasn't it three times?
But yes, it would be really funny (well, sort of), if Futurama would win again...  :)
Chump

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« Reply #15 on: 07-17-2003 14:07 »

Erg. That episode was annoying. Homer and Marge have *another* fight, he leaves the house, moves into the gay district, has a semi-homosexual experience, and Weird Al shows up for no reason to sing a not that good song (I really expected better from him). Solid meh. I like SBSP, but I don't know the ep names really, so I'd have to see that episode. It might be less of a threat as the episodes are much shorter.
Damitol

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« Reply #16 on: 07-17-2003 14:14 »
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My biggest fear is that some voters will not watch the screeners provided, and vote based on who's name they have heard more.  You know, the way a big percentage of people in this country (the U.S. since this IS an international forum) choose elected officials.

Simpsons obviously has the name recognition, though SpongeBob is probably not that far behind.  I would think Futurama's tiny ratings and zero promotion on FOX's part would really work against it in such a case.

BUT - if the Academy voters do thier duty and actually DO watch the screeners prior to voting (and since 90%+ of them are unemployed or work part time until that Big BreakŪ comes along, so it's not like they have anything better to do), then Jurassic Bark should be a slam dunk.
Otis P Jivefunk

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« Reply #17 on: 07-17-2003 14:14 »

Futurama should easily win out of that lot, let's hope so anyway  :)
Impossible

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« Reply #18 on: 07-17-2003 14:21 »

I really hope Futurama wins this catigory, although I haven't seen 'Jurassic Park' from the comments said by PEELers it was a really good episode  :)
NoAPOlogies

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« Reply #19 on: 07-17-2003 14:28 »

 
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Originally posted by Damitol:
My biggest fear is that some voters will not watch the screeners provided, and vote based on who's name they have heard more.  You know, the way a big percentage of people in this country (the U.S. since this IS an international forum) choose elected officials.

I agree, but I also worry that the voters will look at Futurama, know it will be cancelled and base their selection on that. They could decide that "hey, since Futurama is getting cancelled, why does it deserve an Emmy?" And eliminate Futurama from contention. Which would suck.

  :cry:   :cry:   :(
MattyB

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« Reply #20 on: 07-17-2003 14:30 »

Go Futurama. 'Three Gays of the Condo' for the simpsons is ok but not as good ad Jurassic Bark.
FishyJoe

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« Reply #21 on: 07-17-2003 14:33 »

 
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By Goac:
How many times have Simpsons won? Wasn't it three times?

They've won a million times--but they are The Simpsons. I haven't seen any other show beat The Simpsons more than once. King of the Hill got one emmy, and then nothing.

 
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By Chump:
Erg. That episode was annoying. Homer and Marge have *another* fight, he leaves the house, moves into the gay district, has a semi-homosexual experience, and Weird Al shows up for no reason to sing a not that good song (I really expected better from him).

Sounds like typical Simpsons. And I will point out that the song was written by the Simpsons writers, not Weird Al.

 
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By Damitol:
My biggest fear is that some voters will not watch the screeners provided, and vote based on who's name they have heard more.

Well, Futurama won last year--so I doubt they're going on name recognition. But even if they were, with the recent success on Cartoon Network, it wouldn't be totally shocking for Futurama to win.
grunka_lunka

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« Reply #22 on: 07-17-2003 14:44 »

was futurama nominated for any other "non-important" awards? (i.e. voice acting, technical stuff, etc.)
Damitol

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« Reply #23 on: 07-17-2003 14:46 »

 
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Originally posted by FishyJoe:
 Well, Futurama won last year--so I doubt they're going on name recognition. But even if they were, with the recent success on Cartoon Network, it wouldn't be totally shocking for Futurama to win.

You are right FishyJoe - I forgot about Cartoon Network (and now WTBS)since I kind of take it for granted that Futurama is on virtually every day now.  Tell Cohen and company that their "Roswell" Emmy is getting a playmate.
MrB

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« Reply #24 on: 07-17-2003 14:50 »

Wow, if it were any other episode, it would be fair game.  But because it's "Jurassic Bark"  THE greatest episode of all television of all time, there's not a doubt in my mind it should win. SHOULD. Will it?  who knows...
BNLbum

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« Reply #25 on: 07-17-2003 15:38 »

What was Roswell that Ends Well up against last year?
blahness

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« Reply #26 on: 07-17-2003 15:42 »

 
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Originally posted by BNLbum:
What was Roswell that Ends Well up against last year?


As Told By Ginger - Lunatic Lake
King Of The Hill - Bobby Goes Nuts
The Simpsons - She Of Little Faith
South Park - Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants
spacepilot3000

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« Reply #27 on: 07-17-2003 15:56 »

I hope the voters vote for Futurama. I saw the last 5 minutes of that Simpsons episode and it sucked! "Jurassic Bark" made me cry and if the episode makes those voters cry, it will definetley win.
Action Jacktion

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« Reply #28 on: 07-17-2003 16:00 »
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Originally posted by grunka_lunka:
was futurama nominated for any other "non-important" awards? (i.e. voice acting, technical stuff, etc.)
Futurama didn't get any other nominations, but aside from music- and sound-related categories, I don't think cartoons are ever nominated for writing or other minor technical awards.  I remember a few years ago there was a push to get The Simpsons nominated for Best Comedy Series (this was back when the show was actually good), but nothing happened.  Can't have those cartoons polluting our wonderful live-action programming!

And as I understand, the Voice Over category is non-competitive, they just give it to someone.  It's previously been won by The Simpsons, Family Guy, King of the Hill, and The PJs, so maybe it's Futurama's turn.  I'd like to see Katey Sagal get it for "The Sting."
BNLbum

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« Reply #29 on: 07-17-2003 16:17 »

Thanks, blahness. I think if the voters actually sit down and watch the episode, it will win. Arguments over whether or not the Simpsons is still good aside, this episode was amazingly touching - something which the other nominees cannot claim to be. Here's hoping... And as was mentioned on CGEF, here's hoping to another emmy NEXT year (The Sting or The Devil's Hands are Idle Playthings, anyone?)
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« Reply #30 on: 07-17-2003 16:52 »
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Woo hoo!  Another Emmy nomination!   :D

Of all the nominees, Futurama is the most deserving and has the best shot, in my opinion.  I've seen that episode of "As Told By Ginger", and it's not great.  "Hello Stranger" is probably the best episode of the show and I think it won an Emmy.  I don't think I've seen that episode of "Kim Possible", but the show doesn't have wide appeal like the other nominees, so I doubt it'll win.  The "Simpsons" episode was really, really, really lame.  If it wins, the mustard seed of faith I have in the voting panel will have completely vanished.  As for "Spongebob"- honestly, how much of that show can you take?  Ten seconds is enough for me, which is why I don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell for this episode.  If the judges actually watch the nominees, I'm sure Futurama will come out on top.  It's a wonderful episode and worthy of recognition.   :)
davids

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« Reply #31 on: 07-17-2003 16:57 »
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I have a feeling futurama will win, it deserves it most. Someone should write an exceptance speech for Matt Groening to read. Ohhhh i have an idea:

"i would like to thank Fox for being complete bastards and canning my show."
canned eggs

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« Reply #32 on: 07-17-2003 17:23 »

I don't know why this particular Simpsons episode was nominated.  It's one of the worst of a bad crop.  I think it's obvious Futurama is the only deserving candidate, as Jurassic Bark is about the best thing I've ever seen on animated TV.  It's better that Roswell that Ends Well, which won in this category last year.  Here's hoping the academy doesn't make a criminally poor choice.  Fingers crossed.
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« Reply #33 on: 07-17-2003 17:58 »
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It looks like a slam-dunk for Futurama.  Jurassic Bark is one of Futurama's finest episodes.  Of course, when it comes to awards, all bets are off.  My thoughts on the competition:

As Told By Ginger - not a bad example of the adolescent, coming of age, touchy-feely genre.  Not a personal favorite, since I'm not into the whole junior high angst thing (been there, done that, got the scars).

Simpsons - a serious contender, if only due to past success, but clearly past its prime.  This episode is nowhere near the series' best efforts. 

Kim Possible - I think this will provide the biggest challenge.  This new Disney series is quite good and has made some waves in the business.  It is a keystone of Disney's girl-oriented programming.

SpongeBob SquarePants - definitely different, this program has undeniable charm.  Part of me likes it, and part of me doesn't understand it at all.
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« Reply #34 on: 07-17-2003 18:20 »

Just more proof on how great Futurama is.  How it gets cancelled, and shows that are absolute crap(to say the best about them) continue to recieve funding, is totally beyond me.
evilmonkey1686
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« Reply #35 on: 07-17-2003 18:54 »

Maybe the emmy people just like gay people or something, how else do you explain the fact that will and grace got so many nominations?
Allen

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« Reply #36 on: 07-17-2003 20:12 »

Sometimes what looks like a sure thing turns out not to be. I hold no expectations. I'm just glad it was nominated.
Grim

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« Reply #37 on: 07-17-2003 21:21 »

I dont know the simpsons episode (to be honest I dont really watch the new eps that often), but judging from the synopsis, if it puts gays in a positive light than it might win on that, you know supporting the community.

I have never heard of "As told by ginger", and from what I have seen of spongebob years ago, that show has barely 2 brain cells to rub together.

Hmm, I think it will be close between futurama and the simpsons.

Whats the idea behind "As told by Ginger" whats it about?
evilmonkey1686
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« Reply #38 on: 07-17-2003 21:31 »

Sponge bob is pretty cool. Its hard to explain wut the charm of it is but it is pretty clever at times, despite wut some people may think.
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« Reply #39 on: 07-17-2003 22:10 »

You can say what you want about later Simpsons but that is one of the better recent eps.  JB should still win hands/paws down.
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