friendlyHunter Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Why should any of these actors waste their time working for a company that won't pay them what they're worth? Because it's Futurama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensai Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Slight update for anyone still following this: http://tv.ign.com/articles/100/1007163p1.html Apparently, John DiMaggio is pretty optimistic about returning for the show....or at least he has "a good feeling it's going to turn out for the best." We'll probably learn at least something more tomorrow, as they're all doing that panel at Comic-Con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPanther Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I sure hope things do work out. It definitely won't be the same but that doesn't mean I won't stop watchin the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaif Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Let's lay out a couple of facts real quick. 1. ALL the major voice actors are being replaced by ones who will accept lower salaries. 2. In the recent interview with John DiMaggio, he has expressed very fond feelings for the show. Other voice actors, based on interviews taken long before this whole "Futurama actor replacement" thing, have shown similar feelings for the show as well, though feelings may have faded with time. If it were one actor who was being cut out because of salary demands, I could understand calling the actor unsentimental, greedy, or just bored of the show. However, because it is the ENTIRE cast of leads who is being replaced, and because of the fact that they (most likely) LIKE the show and harbor sentimentality of some kind towards it, I can only guess that Fox is being REALLY stingy on salary. Why else would the whole cast's salary get denied? As far as what will actually happen, I think that both sides, fox and the actors, are sitting on their heels for the moment, waiting to see what one or the other will do. Meanwhile, fans get worked up and Fox appears to be getting hate mail like crazy. I figure at least a few of the old actors will cave and accept lower salary, or Fox will give in and give them what they want (deserve in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephfire Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Again, I'm calling "negotiation ploy" on this. It's a just a little too severe. And it's not like FOX hasn't done this exact same thing before (to no effect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensai Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Woah woah woah, wait. I thought it was Comedy Central that was getting the rights to create more Futurama episodes. So, isn't it Comedy Central making all these demands (or cuts, or whatever)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Hero Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I call boycott if they replace the original actors. See how the bean counters take it when their revenue from advertising drops to triple digits, and we'll get our actors back. Or they'll cancel any future episodes that haven't yet been filmed. Either/or. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think it's still being made by Fox and it is airing on Comedy Central. I think the reason they won't pay as much is because Comedy Central doesn't get as many viewers, that or they don't get as much money per viewer. I don't really remember which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke'G Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It's so sad that FOX has always given this show a hard time throughout its existence. Some things never change I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadofsky Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well apparently at Comic Con, the original cast didn't show. Groening only said that they were working it out with the actors. And from the sound of it, they asked John Dimaggio about it, and pretty much gave a "No Comment" response. I really don't think the cast is coming back after all... One can only hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Hero Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well apparently at Comic Con, the original cast didn't show. Groening only said that they were working it out with the actors. And from the sound of it, they asked John Dimaggio about it, and pretty much gave a "No Comment" response. I really don't think the cast is coming back after all... One can only hope... Yeah, I'd heard that too. Makes this hero a sad hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnowhathuh Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Good news everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 everybody lol noob ...but yeah, this is great. Very much expected, but great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnowhathuh Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 lol noob...but yeah, this is great. Very much expected, but great. Too late, I changed it before you posted haha. Yeh, brain explosion on my behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Hero Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sweet, sweet relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltstarfire Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yay! Now I don't have to foam at the mouth whenever I think about futurama... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triad Orion Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wonder if they used the executive powder on the people at Fox. ...What? It's supposed to kill all sorts of fungus among other purposes, right? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Awesome, then I DON'T have to kill myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensai Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Saw the news this morning at like 2. So happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Until I watch the new ep and hear the voices with my own 2 ears, I won't let my guard down. Still, this appears to be very good news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPanther Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 OMG thank you lol xD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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