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How well do you know Futurama?
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How well do you know Futurama?

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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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of acclaim did Futurama receive?

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

    Where is Futurama set?

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

    What is the purpose of the setting in Futurama?

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

    Who developed Futurama?

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

    What were Fox's initial concerns about Futurama?

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

    Who produced the animation for Futurama?

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

    What kind of humor styles does Futurama contain?

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

    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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