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What is Futurama?

  • A Japanese anime show.
  • A British historical drama series.
  • A French cooking show.
  • An American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening. (correct)

Who is the main character of Futurama?

  • Bender
  • Leela
  • Zoidberg
  • Fry (correct)

What is Fry's job in Futurama?

  • Robot mechanic
  • Space scientist
  • Interplanetary delivery boy (correct)
  • Pizza delivery boy

What happened to Futurama after it was initially canceled by Fox?

<p>It was picked up by another network. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of acclaim did Futurama receive?

<p>Critical acclaim (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Futurama set?

<p>New New York at the turn of the 31st century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the setting in Futurama?

<p>To highlight and lampoon issues of today (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed Futurama?

<p>Both Matt Groening and David X. Cohen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Fox's initial concerns about Futurama?

<p>The show's themes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of merchandise has Futurama spawned?

<p>Tie-in comic book series, video games, calendars, clothes, and figurines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who produced the animation for Futurama?

<p>Rough Draft Studios (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of humor styles does Futurama contain?

<p>Satire, black comedy, and surrealism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Futurama is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening.
  • The series follows the adventures of Philip J. Fry, who is cryogenically preserved for 1000 years and revived on December 31, 2999.
  • Fry finds work at an interplanetary delivery company, working alongside the one-eyed Leela and robot Bender.
  • The series was initially canceled by Fox but was revived by Comedy Central.
  • Futurama received critical acclaim throughout its run and won several awards.
  • The show is set in New New York at the turn of the 31st century, in a time filled with technological wonders.
  • The setting is used to highlight and lampoon issues of today and to parody the science fiction genre.
  • The show was developed by Groening and David X. Cohen.
  • Fox initially had concerns about the show's themes but eventually gave Groening creative independence.
  • Futurama has a large following and has spawned merchandise including a tie-in comic book series, video games, calendars, clothes, and figurines.
  • Futurama was an animated television show created by Matt Groening.
  • The show premiered in 1999 and ran for seven seasons.
  • The writing staff consisted of highly educated individuals, including three Ph.D.s and seven master's degrees.
  • The show had eight main cast members, including Billy West, Katey Sagal, and John DiMaggio.
  • Rough Draft Studios produced the animation, using a combination of traditional cartoon drawing and CGI.
  • The show's opening sequence features minor gags and a short clip from a classic cartoon.
  • Futurama often featured guest voices from a wide range of professions.
  • The show was reanimated in three different styles for the final episode of season 6.
  • Futurama began high-definition production in season 6.
  • The show has been lampooned several times within the show itself.
  • Futurama is an animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening.
  • The show follows the adventures of a delivery boy named Fry, who is cryogenically frozen and awakens in the year 3000.
  • The opening sequence of the show features a trip through a futuristic New York City and is accompanied by the show's theme song, composed by Christopher Tyng.
  • There are three alternative alphabets used in the show, including Alienese and a modular addition code.
  • Futurama contains a wide range of humor styles, including satire, black comedy, and surrealism.
  • The show features numerous in-jokes and references to science fiction and science concepts.
  • Futurama has a cult following due to its humor and sci-fi elements.
  • The show was originally aired on Fox but was subject to erratic scheduling and was eventually cancelled in 2003.
  • Futurama was later revived for four direct-to-DVD movies and two additional seasons on Comedy Central.
  • The show has won numerous awards and has been critically acclaimed for its humor, characters, and storytelling.
  • Futurama is an animated television show that originally aired on Fox from 1999 to 2003.
  • The show was cancelled by Fox, but acquired by Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block in 2003, leading to a revival of interest in the series.
  • Four straight-to-DVD films were produced, which were later split into 16 episodes comprising a fifth season of the show.
  • Comedy Central entered negotiations to take over the syndication rights in 2005, and began airing the show in 2008.
  • The show was cancelled again by Comedy Central in 2013, but the producers expressed a desire to continue the series in some form.
  • The Simpsons episode "Simpsorama" is an official crossover with Futurama.
  • The show has been syndicated by various networks, including Syfy and FXX.
  • In February 2022, Hulu announced a revival of the series with a 20-episode order expected to premiere in 2023.
  • The show has received critical acclaim, with high approval ratings on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Futurama has a dedicated fanbase and has had a significant cultural impact.

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