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The animated science fiction sitcom Futurama was developed by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons.
Answer: True
Futurama was indeed created by Matt Groening, who is also widely recognized for developing the highly successful animated series The Simpsons.
Philip J. Fry is a character who travels to the future after being cryogenically frozen.
Answer: True
The series follows Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy from the 20th century who is cryogenically frozen and awakens 1,000 years later in the 31st century.
The title 'Futurama' was inspired by a pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Answer: True
The title 'Futurama' originates from a pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair, designed by Norman Bel Geddes, which envisioned the world of 1959.
Who is the creator of Futurama, also known for The Simpsons?
Answer: Matt Groening
Matt Groening is the creator of Futurama and is also widely recognized for developing the highly successful animated series The Simpsons.
What event leads to Philip J. Fry's arrival in the 31st century?
Answer: He was accidentally cryogenically frozen after a pizza delivery.
Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy from the 20th century, was accidentally cryogenically frozen and awoke 1,000 years later in the 31st century.
The title 'Futurama' originates from what?
Answer: A pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
The title 'Futurama' originates from a pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair, designed by Norman Bel Geddes, which envisioned the world of 1959.
The three main characters around whom many storylines revolve are Fry, Bender, and Professor Farnsworth.
Answer: False
The central trio of characters in many Futurama storylines are Philip J. Fry, Turanga Leela, and Bender Bending Rodriguez, not Professor Farnsworth.
Turanga Leela discovered she was an alien from another planet, not a mutant from New New York.
Answer: False
Turanga Leela discovered she was not an alien, but rather a mutant from the sewers of New New York, contrary to her initial belief.
Bender Bending Rodriguez is characterized as a polite, teetotaling robot programmed for sanitation.
Answer: False
Bender is characterized as a foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking, kleptomaniacal, and misanthropic robot, far from polite or teetotaling.
Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth is Fry's younger cousin and founded Planet Express to pursue his passion for cooking.
Answer: False
Professor Farnsworth is Fry's distant nephew and descendant, and he founded Planet Express to fund his work as a mad scientist, not for cooking.
Hermes Conrad is the Jamaican accountant for Planet Express and a former Olympic Limbo champion.
Answer: True
Hermes Conrad serves as the Jamaican accountant for Planet Express and is also noted for being a former Olympic Limbo champion.
Dr. John A. Zoidberg is a human doctor with extensive knowledge of alien anatomy.
Answer: False
Dr. John A. Zoidberg is a Decapodian alien, and his knowledge of human anatomy is notably inaccurate.
Amy Wong is a wealthy heiress from Mars, ethnically Chinese, who works as an intern at Planet Express.
Answer: True
Amy Wong is depicted as an heiress to the western hemisphere of Mars, ethnically Chinese, and works as an intern at Planet Express.
Identify the central trio of characters around whom many Futurama storylines revolve.
Answer: Fry, Leela, and Bender
The central trio of characters in many Futurama storylines are Philip J. Fry, Turanga Leela, and Bender Bending Rodriguez.
What significant revelation was made about Turanga Leela's origins?
Answer: She is a mutant from the sewers of New New York.
Turanga Leela discovered she was not an alien, but rather a mutant from the sewers of New New York, contrary to her initial belief.
Which of the following best describes Bender Bending Rodriguez's personality?
Answer: Foul-mouthed, kleptomaniacal, and misanthropic.
Bender is characterized as a foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking, cigar-smoking, kleptomaniacal, misanthropic, and egocentric robot.
What is Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth's relationship to Fry, and why did he found Planet Express?
Answer: His distant nephew; to fund his mad science work.
Professor Farnsworth is Fry's distant nephew and descendant, and he founded Planet Express to fund his work as a mad scientist.
What is Hermes Conrad's profession at Planet Express, and what unique skill did he possess?
Answer: Accountant; former Olympic Limbo champion.
Hermes Conrad serves as the Jamaican accountant for Planet Express and is also noted for being a former Olympic Limbo champion.
What defines Dr. John A. Zoidberg as the Planet Express physician?
Answer: He is a Decapodian alien with notably inaccurate knowledge of human anatomy.
Dr. John A. Zoidberg is a Decapodian alien, and his knowledge of human anatomy is notably inaccurate.
What is Amy Wong's background, and what is her connection to Mars?
Answer: She is an heiress to the western hemisphere of Mars.
Amy Wong is an heiress to the western hemisphere of Mars, ethnically Chinese, and works as an intern at Planet Express.
Futurama is primarily set in the year 1999 in New New York.
Answer: False
Futurama is primarily set in New New York at the turn of the 31st century, beginning with Fry's awakening on New Year's Eve of 2999.
The Head Museum in Futurama uses technology invented by Ron Popeil to preserve heads in jars.
Answer: True
The Head Museum in Futurama utilizes technology invented by Ron Popeil, which enables the preservation of heads in jars.
The 31st-century internet in Futurama is depicted as fast and primarily featuring educational content.
Answer: False
The 31st-century internet is depicted as slow and primarily consisting of pornography, pop-up ads, and 'filthy' chat rooms, not educational content.
In Futurama's 31st century, the wheel has been replaced by hover cars and pneumatic transportation tubes.
Answer: True
The wheel has become obsolete in the 31st century, replaced by hover cars and pneumatic transportation tubes for travel.
Self-aware robots are identified as the primary cause of global warming in the Futurama universe.
Answer: True
Self-aware robots are identified as the main cause of global warming in the Futurama universe due to the exhaust from their alcohol-powered systems.
Alienese is one of the three alternative alphabets that appear in Futurama's background visuals.
Answer: True
Alienese is indeed one of the three alternative alphabets that frequently appear in the background visuals of Futurama episodes.
It is a running joke in Futurama that the French language has become extinct.
Answer: True
It is a recurring joke within the Futurama universe that the French language is extinct, mirroring the status of Latin in contemporary times.
The modified '30th Century Fox Television' logo is a visual gag aligning with the show's futuristic setting.
Answer: True
The modified logo, reading '30th Century Fox Television,' serves as a thematic nod to the show's 31st-century setting, functioning as a visual gag.
The alien alphabets used in Futurama's background visuals often transliterate into English messages for fans.
Answer: True
The alien alphabets featured in Futurama's background visuals frequently transliterate into English messages, providing additional jokes for observant fans.
In which city and century is Futurama primarily set?
Answer: New New York, 31st century
Futurama is primarily set in New New York at the turn of the 31st century.
Which societal issue is exaggerated in Futurama's 31st-century setting, according to the text?
Answer: Global warming and inflexible bureaucracy.
Issues such as global warming and inflexible bureaucracy are exaggerated in Futurama's 31st-century setting, reflecting intensified versions of present-day societal problems.
How is the 31st-century internet described in Futurama?
Answer: Slow, immersive, and filled with pornography and pop-up ads.
In the 31st century, the internet is depicted as slow and primarily consisting of pornography, pop-up ads, and 'filthy' chat rooms.
What has replaced the wheel in the 31st century setting of Futurama?
Answer: Hover cars and pneumatic tubes.
The wheel has become obsolete in the 31st century, replaced by hover cars and a network of large, clear pneumatic transportation tubes for travel.
According to the text, what is identified as the main cause of global warming in the Futurama universe?
Answer: Self-aware robots and their alcohol-powered systems.
Self-aware robots are identified as the main cause of global warming in the Futurama universe due to the exhaust emitted from their alcohol-powered systems.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three alternative alphabets appearing in Futurama's background?
Answer: Klingon
The three alternative alphabets that frequently appear in Futurama's background visuals are Alienese, a modular addition code, and Hebrew. Klingon is not listed among them.
What is the running joke about the French language in the Futurama universe?
Answer: It is considered extinct.
It is a recurring joke within the Futurama universe that the French language is extinct, similar to the status of Latin in contemporary times.
How is the 20th Century Fox Television logo modified for the show?
Answer: It reads '30th Century Fox Television'.
The 20th Century Fox Television logo is modified to read '30th Century Fox Television' at the end of each episode, serving as a visual gag related to the show's setting.
What is the significance of the '30th Century Fox Television' logo modification?
Answer: It is a thematic nod to the show's 31st-century setting.
The modified logo, reading '30th Century Fox Television,' serves as a thematic nod to the show's 31st-century setting, functioning as a visual gag.
What is the purpose of the alien alphabets used in Futurama's background visuals?
Answer: To provide additional jokes for fans who can decode them.
The alien alphabets featured in Futurama's background visuals frequently transliterate into English messages, providing additional jokes for observant fans.
The show exaggerates societal issues such as advanced technology and space exploration.
Answer: False
Futurama exaggerates societal issues like global warming, inflexible bureaucracy, and substance abuse, rather than advanced technology and space exploration.
Futurama's opening sequence includes minor gags, similar to The Simpsons' couch gags.
Answer: True
Similar to The Simpsons' couch gags, Futurama's opening sequence features minor gags, often including a joke caption beneath the show's title.
Futurama primarily uses slapstick and surreal humor, avoiding black comedy.
Answer: False
Futurama employs a range of humor styles, including slapstick, surreal humor, and notably, black comedy.
The show's comedy largely stems from its satirical portrayal of future life and comparisons to contemporary society.
Answer: True
A primary source of comedy in Futurama is its satirical depiction of future life, drawing parallels and contrasts with contemporary societal issues.
Futurama's humor relies heavily on complex scientific and mathematical concepts, contributing to its cult following.
Answer: True
The show's numerous in-jokes, often involving complex scientific or mathematical concepts, have significantly contributed to its cult following and intellectual appeal.
Futurama makes subtle references to classic science fiction, including Star Wars and Dune.
Answer: False
While Futurama references classic science fiction, notable examples include Star Trek and Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series, not Star Wars and Dune.
Frank Lovece contrasted The Simpsons' humor with Futurama's reliance on physical comedy.
Answer: False
Frank Lovece contrasted The Simpsons' American-Irish vaudeville humor with Futurama's Jewish-American humor, rather than focusing on physical comedy.
Futurama uses its futuristic setting to comment on historical events rather than contemporary issues.
Answer: False
Futurama utilizes its futuristic setting primarily to satirize and comment on contemporary issues, rather than historical events.
What is the purpose of the minor gags in Futurama's opening sequence?
Answer: To offer a joke caption beneath the title, similar to The Simpsons.
Similar to The Simpsons' chalkboard gags, Futurama's opening sequence features minor gags, often including a joke caption beneath the show's title.
Which of the following is a primary style of humor used in Futurama?
Answer: Slapstick and black comedy.
Futurama employs a range of humor styles, including slapstick, surreal humor, and notably, black comedy.
What is the primary source of comedy in Futurama?
Answer: Satirical depiction of future life and comparisons to contemporary society.
A primary source of comedy in Futurama is its satirical depiction of future life, drawing parallels and contrasts with contemporary societal issues.
What aspect of Futurama's humor has contributed significantly to its cult following?
Answer: Its numerous in-jokes, often involving complex scientific concepts.
The show's numerous in-jokes, many of which are aimed at 'nerds' and often involve complex scientific or mathematical concepts, have significantly contributed to its cult following and intellectual appeal.
Which classic science fiction work is subtly referenced in Futurama, besides Star Trek?
Answer: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Futurama frequently makes subtle references to classic science fiction, including nods to Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series (with a monolith orbiting Jupiter).
How did Frank Lovece contrast the humor traditions of The Simpsons and Futurama?
Answer: Simpsons: Vaudeville humor; Futurama: Jewish-American humor.
Frank Lovece contrasted The Simpsons' American-Irish vaudeville humor with Futurama's Jewish-American humor, describing the latter as a more rueful coping mechanism.
How does Futurama use its futuristic setting to comment on society?
Answer: By satirizing and commenting on contemporary issues.
Futurama utilizes its futuristic setting primarily to satirize and comment on contemporary issues like global warming, bureaucracy, and substance abuse.
The original premiere of Futurama occurred in the year 2000 on the Fox network.
Answer: False
Futurama originally premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company on March 28, 1999, not in the year 2000.
Hulu is the streaming service responsible for the most recent revival of Futurama, with a new season debuting in July 2023.
Answer: True
Hulu revived Futurama most recently, with a new season premiering on July 24, 2023, marking the latest chapter in the show's history of revivals.
Futurama's erratic airing schedule on Fox was partly due to the network frequently pre-empting the show for sporting events.
Answer: True
The erratic airing schedule on Fox was largely attributed to the network frequently pre-empting the show for sporting events, disrupting its regular broadcast pattern.
The syndication of Futurama on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block did not contribute to the show's revival.
Answer: False
The syndication of Futurama on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block significantly revived interest in the series, paving the way for subsequent revivals.
Comedy Central revived Futurama by ordering 26 new episodes produced from four direct-to-video films.
Answer: True
Comedy Central revived Futurama by ordering 26 new episodes, which were produced by creating four direct-to-video films that were subsequently split into broadcast episodes.
Futurama has had only one designated series finale throughout its history.
Answer: False
Due to its multiple cancellations and subsequent revivals, Futurama has had four designated series finales written to serve as potential conclusions.
Four direct-to-DVD films were produced for the Comedy Central revival, later split into 16 broadcast episodes.
Answer: True
Four direct-to-DVD films were produced as part of the Comedy Central revival, and these were subsequently adapted into 16 new half-hour broadcast episodes.
On which network did Futurama originally premiere, and in what year?
Answer: Fox Broadcasting Company, 1999
Futurama originally premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company on March 28, 1999.
Which streaming service recently revived Futurama, premiering a new season in July 2023?
Answer: Hulu
Hulu revived Futurama most recently, with a new season premiering on July 24, 2023.
What factor contributed to Futurama's erratic airing schedule on Fox?
Answer: Frequent pre-emptions for sporting events.
The erratic airing schedule on Fox was largely attributed to the network frequently pre-empting the show for sporting events, disrupting its regular broadcast pattern.
How did the syndication of Futurama on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block impact the show?
Answer: It revived interest and paved the way for further revivals.
The syndication of Futurama on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block significantly revived interest in the series, paving the way for subsequent revivals and new content.
What was the arrangement made with Comedy Central for the show's revival?
Answer: They produced four direct-to-video films split into broadcast episodes.
Comedy Central revived Futurama by ordering 26 new half-hour episodes, which were produced by creating four direct-to-video films that were subsequently split into broadcast episodes.
How many designated series finales has Futurama had due to its cancellations and revivals?
Answer: Four
Due to its multiple cancellations and subsequent revivals, Futurama has had four designated series finales written to serve as potential conclusions.
Matt Groening found the process of getting Futurama on the air to be a very positive experience.
Answer: False
Matt Groening described the process of getting Futurama on the air as 'by far the worst experience of my grown-up life,' citing significant conflicts with the Fox network.
Fox network executives were concerned about Futurama's depiction of space travel and alien encounters.
Answer: False
Fox network executives were concerned about concepts such as suicide booths, Dr. Zoidberg, and Bender's anti-social behavior, not space travel or alien encounters.
The writing staff for Futurama was noted for having a low level of academic achievement.
Answer: False
The Futurama writing staff was notable for its high level of academic achievement, collectively holding multiple PhDs and master's degrees.
Billy West voiced only one main character, Philip J. Fry, in Futurama.
Answer: False
Billy West performed the voices for multiple main characters, including Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Doctor Zoidberg.
The character Zapp Brannigan was originally intended for the voice performance of Phil Hartman.
Answer: True
Zapp Brannigan was originally created for and intended to be performed by the late comedian Phil Hartman.
Rough Draft Studios, based in South Korea, is solely responsible for Futurama's animation.
Answer: False
Rough Draft Studios animates Futurama and has facilities in California and South Korea, but it is not solely responsible as other aspects of production are involved.
CGI is used in Futurama primarily for character animation and dialogue scenes.
Answer: False
CGI is used in Futurama primarily for fast or complex shots, such as spaceships, explosions, and nebulae, not typically for main character animation or dialogue scenes.
The final episode of Season 6 featured Futurama reanimated in a classic black-and-white style only.
Answer: False
The final episode of Season 6 featured Futurama reanimated in three distinct styles: black-and-white animation, video game style, and Japanese anime style, not solely black-and-white.
The Futurama theme song samples a drum break from the song 'Amen, Brother' by The Winstons.
Answer: True
The original version of the Futurama theme song samples a drum break originating from 'Amen, Brother' by the American soul group The Winstons.
The 20th Century Fox Television logo is modified to read '31st Century Fox Television' at the end of each episode.
Answer: False
The 20th Century Fox Television logo is modified to read '30th Century Fox Television' at the end of each episode, serving as a visual gag related to the show's setting.
John DiMaggio's voice role as Bender was initially uncontroversial during the Hulu revival negotiations.
Answer: False
John DiMaggio's voice role as Bender was initially subject to controversy during Hulu revival negotiations due to salary demands, which led to public discussion.
How did Matt Groening describe his experience getting Futurama on the air?
Answer: The worst experience of his grown-up life.
Matt Groening described the process of getting Futurama on the air as 'by far the worst experience of my grown-up life,' citing significant conflicts with the Fox network.
Which specific concepts initially caused concern for Fox network executives regarding Futurama?
Answer: Suicide booths, Dr. Zoidberg, and Bender's behavior.
Fox network executives were particularly concerned about concepts such as suicide booths, the character Dr. Zoidberg, and Bender's anti-social behavior.
What is notable about the educational background of the Futurama writing staff?
Answer: They collectively held multiple PhDs and master's degrees.
The Futurama writing staff was notable for its high level of academic achievement, collectively holding three PhDs and seven master's degrees.
Which voice actor famously voiced multiple main characters, including Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Dr. Zoidberg?
Answer: Billy West
Billy West performed the voices for multiple main characters, including Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Doctor Zoidberg, demonstrating significant vocal range.
Who was originally intended to voice the character Zapp Brannigan?
Answer: Phil Hartman
Zapp Brannigan was originally created for and intended to be performed by the late comedian Phil Hartman.
Which animation studio is primarily responsible for Futurama's animation, and where are its facilities located?
Answer: Rough Draft Studios
Futurama is animated by Rough Draft Studios, which has facilities located in Glendale, California, and also operates a sister studio in South Korea.
How does Rough Draft Studios utilize CGI in Futurama's animation?
Answer: For fast or complex shots like spaceships and explosions.
Rough Draft Studios frequently employs CGI for fast or complex shots, such as the movement of spaceships, explosions, nebulae, and large crowd scenes.
In what three distinct styles was Futurama reanimated for the final episode of Season 6?
Answer: Black-and-white cartoon, video game style, and Japanese anime.
For the final episode of Season 6, Futurama was reanimated in three distinct styles: Fleischer/Walter Lantz-style black-and-white animation, low-resolution video game style, and Japanese anime style.
The Futurama theme song notably samples a drum break from which song?
Answer: 'Amen, Brother' by The Winstons
The original version of the Futurama theme song samples a drum break originating from 'Amen, Brother' by the American soul group The Winstons.
What was the controversy surrounding John DiMaggio's voice role in the Hulu revival?
Answer: His salary demands led to negotiation issues.
John DiMaggio's voice role as Bender was initially subject to controversy during Hulu revival negotiations due to salary demands, which led to public discussion about fair compensation.
The comic book series based on Futurama is titled 'Futurama Comics' and was published by Bongo Comics.
Answer: True
The comic book series based on Futurama is indeed titled 'Futurama Comics' and was published by Bongo Comics from 2000 to 2018.
Futurama: Bender's Big Score was the first DVD release to implement carbon-neutral production measures.
Answer: True
Futurama: Bender's Big Score holds the distinction of being the first DVD release to implement measures aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, achieving carbon neutrality.
A Futurama video game was released for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Answer: False
A Futurama video game was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, but planned versions for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance were canceled.
Futurama has won six Emmy Awards and nine Annie Awards.
Answer: True
Futurama has garnered significant critical acclaim, earning multiple awards including six Emmy Awards and nine Annie Awards.
Futurama's first season received a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Answer: False
The first season of Futurama holds an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critical reviews.
During its initial Fox run, Futurama's ratings surpassed those of Family Guy and South Park.
Answer: True
During its initial run on Fox, Futurama's ratings surpassed those of competing animated series such as Family Guy and South Park.
In 2010, Futurama was recognized by Guinness World Records as the 'Most Critically Acclaimed Animated Series'.
Answer: True
In 2010, Futurama was recognized by Guinness World Records with the record for 'Current Most Critically Acclaimed Animated Series'.
What is the name of the comic book series based on Futurama, published by Bongo Comics?
Answer: Futurama Comics
The comic book series based on Futurama is titled 'Futurama Comics,' which was published by Bongo Comics from November 2000 until July 2018.
Which Futurama DVD release was the first to implement carbon-neutral production measures?
Answer: Futurama: Bender's Big Score
Futurama: Bender's Big Score holds the distinction of being the first DVD release to implement measures aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, achieving carbon neutrality.
A Futurama video game was released for which consoles, while versions for others were canceled?
Answer: PlayStation 2 and Xbox; GameCube and Game Boy Advance canceled.
A Futurama video game was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, but planned versions for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance were canceled.
What major awards has Futurama received multiple wins for?
Answer: Annie Awards and Emmy Awards
Futurama has garnered significant critical acclaim, earning multiple awards including multiple Annie Awards (winning nine) and Emmy Awards (winning six).
What is the Rotten Tomatoes approval rating for Futurama's first season?
Answer: 82%
The first season of Futurama holds an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critical reviews.
How did Futurama's ratings compare to other animated series during its initial Fox run?
Answer: They surpassed King of the Hill, Family Guy, and South Park.
During its initial run on Fox, Futurama's ratings surpassed those of competing animated series such as King of the Hill, Family Guy, and South Park.
What record did Futurama receive from Guinness World Records in 2010?
Answer: Most critically acclaimed animated series.
In 2010, Futurama was recognized by Guinness World Records with the record for 'Current Most Critically Acclaimed Animated Series'.