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Recently the visionary Matt Groening did an interview with CNN. Among other illuminating tidbits, the Simpsons creator spoke about the future of Futurama.
Originally airing on Fox beginning in 2000, the show only ran for four seasons before being canceled. It wasn't until the show began airing in syndication on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block that the show's massive cult following became apparent. Like family guy, this following persuaded some people to reinvest in the series. Comedy central ordered four straight to DVD movies, the last of which, was just released.
As a fan I was excited about the movies, but in this interview Groening mentions the possibility that Comedy Central may renew the series. Keep your fingers crossed. If a show like Family Guy can be resurrected, then let's hope that the same can be done for Futurama. Unless you don't like futurama. In that case I guess you should just do nothing.
This is DEFINITELY good news. I have noticed comedy central started airing Futurama weekdays from 6-6:30, and most of them have been re-runs. So hopefully high viewership can incentivize production of new seasons. Keep us posted on this!
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