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[[Image:Space Pilot 3000.jpg|right|thumb|Space Pilot 3000]]
|next ep=The Series Has Landed
'''Production Number:''' 1ACV01<br/>
|name= Space Pilot 3000
'''DVD:''' Season 1, Disc 1
|image= [[File:Space Pilot 3000.jpg|225px]]
==Commentary==
|number= 1ACV01
===Topics of Discussion===
|season= 1
|disc= 1
|hastranscript=yes
|parti A=Matt Groening
|parti A job=Writer, creator
|parti B=David X. Cohen
|parti B job=Writer, executive producer
|parti C=Rich Moore
|parti C job=Co-director, supervising director
|parti D=Gregg Vanzo
|parti D job=Co-director, supervising director
|parti E=John DiMaggio
|parti E job=Actor ([[Bender]], etc.)
}}
 
== Commentary ==
=== Topics of Discussion ===
*They attempted to insert secrets into the episode to set up the future episodes and plan to point them out in the commentary.
*They attempted to insert secrets into the episode to set up the future episodes and plan to point them out in the commentary.
**Secrets included the [[Nibbler]] shadow; at several other points the group randomly said "Secret!" despite nothing important being on screen.
**Secrets included the [[Nibbler]] [[Nibbler's shadow|shadow]]; at several other points the group randomly said "Secret!" despite nothing important being on screen.
*Simultaneous countdown is a stretch.
*Simultaneous countdown is a stretch.
*The sequence while [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is frozen was inspired by ''The Time Machine''
*The sequence while [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is frozen was inspired by ''{{w|The Time Machine}}''.
*Script changed many times, but it was seen as important to end the cold opening in the future.
*Script changed many times, but it was seen as important to end the cold opening in the future.
**An early version of the script featured Fry being sold at an auction to the professor for spare organs.
**An early version of the script featured Fry being sold at an auction to the professor for spare organs.
**Another early version had Fry as a night watchman at the (1999) cryogenics lab.
**Another early version had Fry as a [[night watchman]] at the ([[1999]]) cryogenics lab.
**Fry was to be the captain of the ship.
**Fry was to be the captain of [[the ship]].
**He may also have been an army man.
**He may also have been an army man.
**A removed scene featured flashbacks of important parts of Fry's life; Birth, College, etc.
**A removed scene featured flashbacks of important parts of Fry's life; Birth, College, etc.
***Such long scenes caused them to have two hours worth of material.
***Such long scenes caused them to have two hours worth of material.
*The first shot of New New York was also the first 3D sequence in the show, and an experiment of sorts.
*The first shot of [[New New York]] was also the first 3D sequence in the show, and an experiment of sorts.
*It was decided all technology was to malfunction, much like it does in the present.
*It was decided all technology was to malfunction, much like it does in the present.
*Character design
*Character design
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**Designers didn't want Leela's nose as big as it is, Matt had to push for it, the belief was that female leads had to have tiny noses.
**Designers didn't want Leela's nose as big as it is, Matt had to push for it, the belief was that female leads had to have tiny noses.
**[[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] used to have ear antennas.
**[[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] used to have ear antennas.
**Fry's outfit is based on James Dean in ''Rebel Without a Cause''.
**Fry's outfit is based on {{w|James Dean}} in ''{{w|Rebel Without a Cause}}''.
**All designs in [[Matt Groening]]'s style are intended to be recognisable from silhouette.
**All designs in [[Matt Groening]]'s style are intended to be recognisable from silhouette.
*Fox was shocked at the high ratings the pilot received and didn't understand most of the concepts, particularly the suicide booths.
*Fox was shocked at the high ratings the pilot received and didn't understand most of the concepts, particularly the suicide booths.
*Bender's voice was what [[John DiMaggio]] thought the [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor]] should sound like.
*Bender's voice was what [[John DiMaggio]] thought the [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor]] should sound like.
*The Statue of Liberty was going to be robotic.
*The [[Statue of Liberty]] was going to be [[robot]]ic.
*[[Suicide Booth]]s are based on a Donald Duck cartoon, in which Donald went to a museum of the future and used coin-op devices that injured him.
*[[Suicide booth]]s are based on a {{w|Donald Duck}} cartoon, in which Donald went to a museum of the future and used coin-op devices that injured him.
*[[Career Chip]]s were going to be much more important.
*[[Career chip]]s were going to be much more important.
*[[David X. Cohen|Cohen]] points out a sign with alien language one on it and discusses the languages.
*[[David X. Cohen|Cohen]] points out a sign with alien language one on it and discusses the languages.
*The group was thrilled to have "approval" from Leonard Nimoy, and to be able to still make fun of [[Richard Nixon's head|Nixon]].
*The group was thrilled to have "approval" from [[Leonard Nimoy]], and to be able to still make fun of [[Richard Nixon's head|Nixon]].
*Notes that the French language is gone.
*Notes that the [[French language]] is gone.


===Highlights / Quotes===
=== Highlights / Quotes ===
*'''David X. Cohen''': That's my parent's home address "405". It's a different street, but that's where the number came from.<br/>[laughter]<br/>'''Matt Groening''': Wow! Everything is of significance.
*'''David X. Cohen''': That's my parent's home address "405". It's a different street, but that's where the number came from.<br/>[laughter]<br/>'''Matt Groening''': Wow! Everything is of significance.
*'''Unknown''': I think this is the first time we see Leela.
*'''Rich Moore''': I think this is the first time we see Leela?
*'''Fox''' (a production note made on the script): Standard caution on the probulator.
*'''Fox''' (a production note made on the script): Standard caution on the [[probulator]].


===Goofs===
=== Goofs ===
*They note that they are aware Leela's armband is on the wrong arm.
*They note that they are aware [[wristlojackimator|Leela's armband]] is on the wrong arm.


===Related DVD Features===
=== Related DVD Features ===
*Season 1, Disc 1
*Season 1, Disc 1
**Animatics
**Animatics
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**Storyboard
**Storyboard


==Commentators==
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**Writer
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**Creator
 
*[[David X. Cohen]]
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**Writer
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**Executive Producer
*[[Rich Moore]]
**Co-Director
**Supervising Director
*[[Gregg Vanzo]]
**Co-Director
**Supervising Director
*[[John DiMaggio]]
**Actor ([[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]], miscellaneous)
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Latest revision as of 07:07, 19 August 2013

Commentary for
Space Pilot 3000
Space Pilot 3000.jpg
Production number1ACV01
On DVDSeason 1
Disc 1
Additional
Transcript
Participants
Matt Groening
Writer, creator
David X. Cohen
Writer, executive producer
Rich Moore
Co-director, supervising director
Gregg Vanzo
Co-director, supervising director
John DiMaggio
Actor (Bender, etc.)

Commentary

Topics of Discussion

  • They attempted to insert secrets into the episode to set up the future episodes and plan to point them out in the commentary.
    • Secrets included the Nibbler shadow; at several other points the group randomly said "Secret!" despite nothing important being on screen.
  • Simultaneous countdown is a stretch.
  • The sequence while Fry is frozen was inspired by The Time Machine.
  • Script changed many times, but it was seen as important to end the cold opening in the future.
    • An early version of the script featured Fry being sold at an auction to the professor for spare organs.
    • Another early version had Fry as a night watchman at the (1999) cryogenics lab.
    • Fry was to be the captain of the ship.
    • He may also have been an army man.
    • A removed scene featured flashbacks of important parts of Fry's life; Birth, College, etc.
      • Such long scenes caused them to have two hours worth of material.
  • The first shot of New New York was also the first 3D sequence in the show, and an experiment of sorts.
  • It was decided all technology was to malfunction, much like it does in the present.
  • Character design
    • Difficulties animating a cyclops, origins of the Leela character.
    • Designers didn't want Leela's nose as big as it is, Matt had to push for it, the belief was that female leads had to have tiny noses.
    • Bender used to have ear antennas.
    • Fry's outfit is based on James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause.
    • All designs in Matt Groening's style are intended to be recognisable from silhouette.
  • Fox was shocked at the high ratings the pilot received and didn't understand most of the concepts, particularly the suicide booths.
  • Bender's voice was what John DiMaggio thought the Professor should sound like.
  • The Statue of Liberty was going to be robotic.
  • Suicide booths are based on a Donald Duck cartoon, in which Donald went to a museum of the future and used coin-op devices that injured him.
  • Career chips were going to be much more important.
  • Cohen points out a sign with alien language one on it and discusses the languages.
  • The group was thrilled to have "approval" from Leonard Nimoy, and to be able to still make fun of Nixon.
  • Notes that the French language is gone.

Highlights / Quotes

  • David X. Cohen: That's my parent's home address "405". It's a different street, but that's where the number came from.
    [laughter]
    Matt Groening: Wow! Everything is of significance.
  • Rich Moore: I think this is the first time we see Leela?
  • Fox (a production note made on the script): Standard caution on the probulator.

Goofs

Related DVD Features

  • Season 1, Disc 1
    • Animatics
    • Script
      The script contains an early version of the episode, which includes a mild profanity; divided by the introduction (A, B)
    • Storyboard