The Making of Futurama was a Sh*t Show (Part 2)
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Published 2024-06-26
Opening Narration: Ryan K. Hudson (@RyanKHudson)
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In the entertainment world, there are millions of dollars on the line and troubled productions are bound to happen. Whether it's big egos, bigger budgets, or just plain bad luck, we are going behind-the-scenes on these disastrous, never ending, and sometimes dangerous productions. From the creators of WTF Happened To This Movie?, It Was A Sh*t Show is a video essay/documentary/podcast series looking at some of your favorite films and tv shows, and why they were such a nightmare to make.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Family Guy Canceled & Renewed
01:46 - Can Futurama Be Revived?
02:29 - Adult Swim & The Rise of Cable
04:13 - TV on DVD Changes the Game
05:21 - Fox & Comedy Central Agree to 4 Movies
06:52 - Into The Wild Green Yonder’s Troubles
07:56 - Futurama Returns: November 27, 2007
09:48 - Comedy Central Wants More Futurama
12:44 - Fox Bullies Futurama’s Voice Cast
13:55 - Overclockwise: A Potential Finale
14:48 - Futurama Reborn: June 24, 2010
15:58 - Meanwhile: The Fourth Finale
18:20 - Simpsorama: An Adequate Crossover
19:06 - Rick and Morty & The Rise of Adult Animation
21:21 - Disney & Hulu vs John DiMaggio
23:47 - Futurama Rebooted: July 24, 2023
24:49 - The Importance of Voice Actors
Sources:
AV Club: bit.ly/3xejcTZ
CNN: bit.ly/3PI66VA
CNN: bit.ly/4cs6Nfn
Deadline: bit.ly/3PIBxiw
Entertainment Weekly: bit.ly/3Pvjn3u
Entertainment Weekly: bit.ly/3PFFYKT
iF Magazine: bit.ly/3x61vGf
MovieWeb: bit.ly/3wUGvCl
Newsday: bit.ly/4a6Jgiq
Hollywood Reporter: bit.ly/3TEtX9w
Rotten Tomatoes: bit.ly/3PmLZMn
/Film: bit.ly/3TzZyJC
SpoilerTV: bit.ly/3WKx56W
Splitsider: bit.ly/3TB9en0
Statista: bit.ly/3QOfsQ5
Time: bit.ly/4dxOBS4
Toronto Star: bit.ly/3vo7JAB
Variety: bit.ly/43pYxbK
Variety: bit.ly/4coGzuc
Variety: bit.ly/4cfHYDf
Variety: bit.ly/4cF3528
Variety: bit.ly/4cvYaQR
Variety: bit.ly/3TyAjYd
Wired: bit.ly/3TneiLM
Wired: bit.ly/3xkZRAD
Featured Footage:
Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
Family Guy (1999 -)
Futurama (1999 -)
I Know That Voice (2013)
Rick and Morty (2013 -)
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
The Simpsons (1989 -)
Nerdist: Futurama Live! (2013)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: t.ly/BOWRm
Music:
Christopher Tying - Futurama OST
Devin Townsend Project - Bend It Like Bender!
Gerald Fried - Fight Music (Star Trek)
Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine
Pierre Henry - Psyche Rock
Ryan Hudson - Sh*t Show Theme
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All Comments (21)
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This was superbly edited. Matching the script to clips of the show must’ve taken ages and an encyclopedic knowledge of the show.
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I have so much respect for DiMaggio still for trying stand against a relentless goliath.
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Good News Everyone!!!
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The scary door intro was prime. So excited for this sequel
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Futurama will always have a special place with me. I swear a quarter of their ratings come from me rewatching it over and over again! 😅
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"...he had to cut his writing staff in half." Hmm, sounds expensive. Medical and legal costs.
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The outro is so bittersweet. We really might just lose all that talent for an unprecedented generational cognitive demise
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Newest FUTURAMA episodes are okay and feels like the writers havent quite gotten their feet under them yet. It feels a lot like season 1 where it was fine and showed some potential but its not quite there yet.
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As one in the voice/audio industry, I really appreciate you drawing attention to the amazing actors behind the lines--and to the gall the industry has in ignoring the value a VA brings. Thanks!
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This show is the very definition of a hidden gem and I mean that in every way you can interpret it
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I know people have been complaining about each revival not being as good as the original since they started but as someone who has been watching since day 1 I submit that the show has always been 10/10 on average and I will welcome each and every time they decide to bring it back. Each episode of Futurama is a gift (just like "It was a Sh*t Show)!
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That Box Network clip of them hitting themselves and jabbering in gibberish is my single favorite thing the Futurama team has ever produced. I would love to have been a fly on the wall when the network censor first reacted to it.
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I’m a simple man: playing the clip of Hermes getting his head cut off as you talk about making small cuts for TV, chefs kiss
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They will never be paid enough, what they bring into this world is truly beautiful. There simply isn't enough riches in the universe to give them.
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The introduction was marvelous, you all deserve a raise!
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Always a pleasant surprise when a new episode drops
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Good for you for highlighting labour issues and the importance of voice acting
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One day artists will be paid what their art is truly worth.. This was a masterpiece of a video!
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It feels like the budget is even lower for the Hulu reboot. I love how the first episode aired right during the strike and was a merciless criticism of how overworked and underrespected writers and actors are.
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Now we need a Part 3 talking about how the Hulu revival kinda sucks and how those poor actors and writers striked/struggled for nothing.
