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{{further|Speculation of Futurama's return till the second run}}
{{further|Speculation of Futurama's return till the second run}}


Immediately after ''[[Bender's Game]]'' was announced, members of the media and fans started discussing the possibility of ''Futurama'' returning as a TV show.  With the release of ''[[Into the Wild Green Yonder]]'' the speculation became intense.  On 7 June, 2009, Collider.com posted a rumour about a new TV season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.collider.com/2009/06/07/exclusive-comedy-central-goes-back-to-the-futurama/ |title=Exclusive: Comedy Central Goes Back to the FUTURAMA |date=2009-06-07 |publisher=Collider |author=Kemp, Cal |accessdate=2009-06-08}}</ref>  Two days later, ''Comedy Central'' officially announced its return.<ref name="official-word">{{cite web |url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2009/061009_futurama_returns.jhtml |title="Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010 |publisher=Comedy Central |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref>
Immediately after ''[[Bender's Game]]'' was announced, members of the media and fans started discussing the possibility of ''Futurama'' /press_releases/2009/061009_futurama_returns.jhtml |title="Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010 |publisher=Comedy Central |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref>


=== Content ===
=== Content ===
[[File:Production script cover of 6ACV14.jpg|thumb|left|Cover of production script for episode [[6ACV14]].]]
[[File:Production ?imw=Y |title=Comedy Central resurrects 'Futurama' |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |author=Andreeva, Nellie |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref>
When the news of new e3i388dc3328f74c5ee953fdf2f59564bb2?imw=Y |title=Comedy Central resurrects 'Futurama' |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |author=Andreeva, Nellie |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref>


At the San Diego Comic-Con, 2009, certain plot points were revealed for episodes of the coming season.  Such as the "shocking relationship" being between [[Bender]] and [[Amy]] in a parody of the California {{w|Prop 8}} regarding gay marriage, and the Twitter plot involving [[|title=SDCC 09: The Future of Futurama |author=Iverson, Dan |publisher=IGN TV |date=2009-07-25 |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref>   
At the San Diego Comic-and [[Amy]] in a parody of the California {{w|Prop 8}} regarding gay marriage, and the Twitter plot involving [[|title=SDCC 09: The Future of Futurama |author=Iverson, Dan |publisher=IGN TV |date=2009-07-25 |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref>   


In an 28 August 2009 Newsday story,<ref name="Newsday">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/futurama-finds-a-new-future-on-comedy-On a 3 October sneak preview, more plots were revealed.  One episode will involve [[Bender]] grave robbing in the [[Vatican]], and as a would revolve around how it is implanted into the eye in the future.<ref name="supercon-info"/>
In an 28 August 2009 around how it is implanted into the eye in the future.<ref name="supercon-info"/>


=== Recasting ploy ===
=== Recasting ploy ===
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[[File:David X. Cohen & Matt Groening by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|right|[[David X. Cohen]] and [[Matt Groening]] at the San Diego Comic-Con, 2009.]]
[[File:David X. Cohen & Matt Groening by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|right|[[David X. Cohen]] and [[Matt Groening]] at the San Diego Comic-Con, 2009.]]


,<ref name="recast-variety">{{cite web |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006123.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title='Futurama' without original voices? |publisher=Variety |author=Schneider, y Fox Television or the voice actors' reps,<ref name="recast-examiner">{{cite web |url=actors.<ref name="recast-hitfix"/>
,<ref name="recast-variety">{{cite web |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006123.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title='Futurama' without original Comic-Con, 2009, ''Futurama'' panel, [[Matt Groening]] and [[David X. Cohen]] revealed nothing on to the debates on whether it was a hoax to stir up more talk about the show.
 
Despite anticipation for news at the San Diego Comic-Con, 2009, ''Futurama'' panel, [[Matt Groening]] and [[David X. Cohen]] revealed nothing on the situation with the voice actors, only that they were hoping for the best.<ref name="cinemablend-comiccon"/><ref name="variety-comicconnew 'Futurama' |author=Maxwell, Erin |publisher=Variety |date=2009-07-25 |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref>  The voice actors were, as expected, not present at the panel,<ref name="cinemablend-comiccon"/><ref name="variety-comiccon"/> effectively putting an end to the debates on whether it was a hoax to stir up more talk about the show.
 
However, the whole ordeal ended on 31 July, 2009, a deal.<ref name="confirmation-igntv">{{cite web |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/100/1009858p1.html |title=Futurama Voice Cast Returning! |date=2009-07-31 |publisher=IGN TV |accessdate=2009-08-01}}</ref>


=== Back to work ===
=== Back to work ===
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[[File:Table reading of 6ACV12.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Table reading of episode [[6ACV12]].]]
[[File:Table reading of 6ACV12.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Table reading of episode [[6ACV12]].]]


Since ''Futurama'' was announced back in June, 2009, the writers room had been working on a non-stop basis.  Unfortunately, the actors were settled later.  However, on 7 August, 2009 the first table reading began, and the first recording session would begin the following week according to [[Katey Sagal]].<ref name="work-igntv">{{cite web |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/101/1011935p1.html |title=Leela Talks New Futurama Deal |publisher=IGN TV |author=Fowler, Matt |date=2009-08-07 |accessdate=2009-08-07}}</ref>  While the voice acting is early in the process, the far larger portion of the production is the animation, as evident by voice acting for the [[films]] being completed in June, 2007,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/801/801261p1.html |title=Exclusive: Futurama Actress Gives Update |author=Goldman, Eric |date=2007-07-03 |publisher=IGN |accessdate=2009-04-21}}</ref> while the last film was released in February, 2009.
Since ''Futurama'' was ="covers-vaitn">{{cite web |url=http://voiceactors.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/futurama-cast-2/ |title=Futurama Cast Revolting]]" and [[6ACV13]].<ref name="cgef-birthday">{{cite web |url=http://www.gotfutura.com/[[6ACV13]] took place in January and February 2010.<ref name="covers-vaitn"/><ref name="cgef-birthday"/><ref name="spoilers-sfw"/>  The first coloured footage was presented by [[Roug
 
The first table readings began in August 2009 after the dispute had been settled. In February 2010, covers of episodes "[[The Mutants Are Revolting]]" and "[[The Silence of the Clamps]]" were revealed.<ref name="covers-vaitn">{{cite web |url=http://voiceactors.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/futurama-cast-2/ |title=Futurama Cast News Round-Up |publisher=Voice Actors in the News |author=Crumpton, Craig |date=2010-02-11 |accessdate=2010-02-11}}</ref>  [[Phil LaMarr]] and [[Katey Sagal]] have both expressed extreme optimism about the new season and highlight the episodes as the funniest episodes in ''Futurama'' history.<ref name="covers-vaitn"/><ref name="spoilers-sfw">{{cite web |url=http://scifiwire.com/2010/01/spoilers-sick-jokes-from.php |title=Spoilers, sick jokes from ''Family Guy'', ''Simpsons'', ''Futurama'' |publisher=SCI FI Wire |date=2010-01-14  |author=Topel, Fred |accessdate=2010-01-16}}</ref><ref name="newseason-newsarama-opinions"/>
 
[[Maurice LaMarche]] has kept the fans updated on episodes content via his Facebook updates.<ref name="covers-vaitn" />  [[David X. Cohen]] approached ''[[Can't Get Enough Futurama]]'' on their 10th birthday with details surrounding episode "[[The Mutants Are Revolting]]" and [[6ACV13]].<ref name="cgef-birthday">{{cite web |url=http://www.gotfuturama.com/Futurama/News/1263517218,47853,/Happy_10th_Birthday_CGEF.html |title=Happy 10th Birthday CGEF!!! |author=reed |publisher=[[Can't Get Enough Futurama]] |date=2010-01-15 |accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref>  Table readings for [[6ACV11]], "[[The Mutants Are Revolting]]" and [[6ACV13]] took place in January and February 2010.<ref name="covers-vaitn"/><ref name="cgef-birthday"/><ref name="spoilers-sfw"/>  The first coloured footage was presented by [[Rough Draft Studios]] on 11 March 2010 to the producers.<ref name="mashupdate-slurmed">{{cite web |url=http://slurmed.com/news/2010-03-12/futurama-season-6-video-format-special-guests-and-progress |title=Futurama Season 6 video format, special guests and progress! |publisher=[[The Futurama Point]] |author=JavieR |date=2010-03-12 |accessdate=2010-03-13}}</ref>
 
=== Animation ===
=== Animation ===


As in the [[original run]], [[Rough Draft Studios]] will continue to do the animation for ''Futurama''.
As in the [[original run]], [[Rough Draft Studios]] will continue to do the animation for ''Futurama''.


Animation wise, technology has developed significantly since ''Futurama'' first aired, and in addition to the high-definition technology "/>  Iouth Korea.<ref name="mashupdate-slurmed"/>  While thisdo note that the quality
Animation wise, technology has developed significantly since ''Futurama'' first aired, and in addition to the high-definition technology "/>  Iouth Korea.<ref name="date-slurmed"/>  While thisdo note that the quality


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}

Revision as of 19:00, 19 March 2010

Season 6
Original run24 June, 2010[1][2] —
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No. of episodes26
Special guestsSee here
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Episode listing
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Season 6 is the upcoming season of Futurama and the first season of the second run. With 26 episodes, season 6 is so far the largest season, beating season 3 during the original run, which had 22 episodes.

From a broadcasting perspective, season 6 will be the seventh and the eighth broadcast season, with 12 episodes in 2010 and 14 episodes following in 2011,[3] which would make "The Mutants Are Revolting" broadcast season 7's season finale as previously hinted.[4] Which will make episode 6ACV13 the season première of broadcast season 8, but given it is a holiday special,[4] broadcast season 8 may already start in December of 2010.

The première for season 6 – and thus broadcast season 7 – is scheduled for 24 June, 2010.[1][2]

Production

Speculation before confirmation

Further information: Speculation of Futurama's return till the second run

Immediately after Bender's Game was announced, members of the media and fans started discussing the possibility of Futurama /press_releases/2009/061009_futurama_returns.jhtml |title="Futurama" returns to production with an initial order of 26 episodes to premiere mid 2010 |publisher=Comedy Central |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref>

Content

[[File:Production ?imw=Y |title=Comedy Central resurrects 'Futurama' |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |author=Andreeva, Nellie |date=2009-06-09 |accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref>

At the San Diego Comic-and Amy in a parody of the California Prop 8 regarding gay marriage, and the Twitter plot involving [[|title=SDCC 09: The Future of Futurama |author=Iverson, Dan |publisher=IGN TV |date=2009-07-25 |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref>

In an 28 August 2009 around how it is implanted into the eye in the future.[5]

Recasting ploy

Main article: Recasting ploy
David X. Cohen and Matt Groening at the San Diego Comic-Con, 2009.

,<ref name="recast-variety">{{cite web |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006123.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title='Futurama' without original Comic-Con, 2009, Futurama panel, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen revealed nothing on to the debates on whether it was a hoax to stir up more talk about the show.

Back to work

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Table reading of episode 6ACV12.

Since Futurama was ="covers-vaitn">{{cite web |url=http://voiceactors.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/futurama-cast-2/ |title=Futurama Cast Revolting]]" and 6ACV13.<ref name="cgef-birthday">{{cite web |url=http://www.gotfutura.com/6ACV13 took place in January and February 2010.[6][4][7] The first coloured footage was presented by [[Roug

Animation

As in the original run, Rough Draft Studios will continue to do the animation for Futurama.

Animation wise, technology has developed significantly since Futurama first aired, and in addition to the high-definition technology "/> Iouth Korea.[8] While thisdo note that the quality

References

  1. ^ a b Goldman, Eric (04 March 2010). "When is Futurama Returning?". IGN. Retrieved on 04 March 2010.
  2. ^ a b Fienberg, Daniel (04 March 2010). "New 'Futurama' episodes premiere on Comedy Central in June". HitFix. Retrieved on 04 March 2010.
  3. ^ Tobey, Matt (04 March 2010). "New Episodes of Futurama to Premiere in June". Comedy Central Insider. Retrieved on 05 March 2010.
  4. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named cgef-birthday
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  8. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named date-slurmed
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