“Matt Groening is a proud papa. The Simpsons just celebrated its 300th episode, but he’s especially pleased to see his other animated child, Futurama, get its day in the sun. A first-season DVD will be out March 25, new fans are finding reruns on Cartoon Network, and a few fresh episodes remain to run on Fox, even though the sci-fi satire has ended production. “I’ve gotten more response since it’s been on Cartoon Network than in its years on Fox,” Groening says. “It’s so refreshing to have a network that appreciates the show.” As The Simpsons heads toward its 15th season, Futurama faces early retirement because of inconsistent scheduling and, Groening says, a lack of promotion. The DVD ($31.98 Preorder) includes commentary on the first 13 episodes by Groening, executive producer David X. Cohen, West and DiMaggio. “They’re wild parties, these commentaries,” Groening says. “Billy and John sing along with the theme and make up their own lyrics and talk in their characters’ voices.” Read More >>>
