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From sex robots to suicide booths: The weird and wonderful Futurama technologies that are now a REALITY - as the sci-fi cartoon returns to our screens
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August 24, 2024
It's been 25 years since Matt Groening's classic cartoon Futurama first aired, offering a hilarious portrayal of Earth in the 31st century. In the cult sci-fi series, New York delivery boy Fry is cryogenically frozen on New Year's Eve 1999 and wakes up 1,000 years later to a very different reality. As Fry discovers, the world is full of technological wonders, from self aware robots to high-speed transportation tubes and celebrities preserved in jars. Although many are still the stuff of fantasy, the last quarter of a century has seen a level of technological invention that the show's producers surely didn't anticipate. As a new series airs on Disney+, MailOnline takes a look at Futurama gadgetry that's now a realty, from sex robots to chip implants and even suicide booths.
The Simpsons creator Matt Groening sued by ex-employee who says he and wife 'failed' to prevent sexual harassment
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July 27, 2024
Matt Groening has been named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee. Giavanna Scotto has sued the Simpsons creator, 70, and his wife Agustina Picasso for multiple charges, including failure to prevent sexual harassment and failure to prevent sexual assault and battery, according to TMZ.
In real life, an AI artist imagines what The Simpsons characters would look like - complete with VERY funky hairdos (and Mr. Burns will have you fleeing in terror). (Italian: The author of the story "Poetis" in the enlightenment of the explorer
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January 9, 2024
After requesting AI program Midjourney to reimagine the animated stars as real people, graphic designer Princess Prompt, who does not reveal their real name, announced the results on social media. The eponymous family, as well as Ned Flanders, Milhouse van Houten, and Mr Burns were among those to get a surprise makeover. Fans were flooded to the comments to share their own thoughts after the experiment revealed frightful findings.
The Simpsons reveal why they retired another iconic scene after a string of scandals: 'Times have changed'
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November 3, 2023
The Simpsons have silently ended a recurring scene from their hit cartoon. Although certain aspects of the show's three-decade history haven't changed, several improvements have been made. New episodes no longer feature the common scene in which Homer strangles his son Bart.
On 1990s television shows, modern parents condemn the'sexist' Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and insist that "no child should ever watch" Ren and Stimpy
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September 2, 2023
Mothers and fathers are leaving reviews on much-loved classics such as Friends and The Simpsons, cartoons Rugrats and Hey Arnold, as well as the Star Wars franchise. They can also indicate whether the shows have 'too much sex' or alcohol use. The show's 'educational value', 'violence and terror, and whether there are any 'positive role models' are given. In addition, there is also information about what program-based topics parents can talk to their children about, as well as what they'need to hear' before settling down to watch any episodes.
After five seasons, Netflix viewers are left devastated as the beloved animated comedy series is cancelled
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August 3, 2023
After Netflix revealed that it would be a xing of a beloved show after just five seasons, viewers were left dissatisfied. After its first ten episode run, the famous program, Disenchantment, is due to come to an end. On Tuesday, Netflix unveiled a first-look trailer for the show as well as a confirming that it will be the last version to be seen on TV.
After ten years as a writer and actor on strike, Futurama: Bender takes over writers' room as the critically acclaimed sci-fi sitcom returns
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July 25, 2023
After overworked TV writers died on the job on Monday, a foul-mouthed robot took over writing a Fulu streaming series, Bender the foul-mouthed robot took over writing a Fulu streaming series. After being on Fox and Comedy Central, the critically acclaimed sci-fi sitcom created by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, 69, has returned from a 10-year absence on the Hulu streaming service. Fry [Billy West] risked permanent insanity as he attempted to binge watch every TV show ever produced and broadcast, while Hollywood actors and writers remained on strike.
Futurama has brought back key characters from the show's 11th season as the Hulu series's release date is announced
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May 23, 2023
A new preview of Futurama, the animated series, has been released ahead of the show's 11th season, which will return to Hulu this summer. The series, which was first produced in 1999 by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, revolves around pizza delivery driver Philip J. Fry (voiced by Billy West). Fry is mistakenly frozen, but it will thaw out 1,000 years later, where he began working at a company owned by an older relative in cargo delivery.
Artist imagines what The Simpsons characters would look like as humans
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March 28, 2023
Hidreley Diao created his version of what Matt Groening's most popular characters might look like as humans, including main protagonist Bart, Milhouse van Houten, and Mr Burns. (Both.com) Ned Flanders, Bart Simpson, and Moe Szyslak's AI versions are seen on the left. Inset: Mr Burns)
With children being shown Michelangelo's David, Simpsons predicts that Florida parents will protest this outrage
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March 24, 2023
Following the parental outrage in Florida, where a principal was coerced to resign after showing Michelangelo's David to children, the Simpsons seem to have once more predicted the future. It's the most recent in a series of real-world events predicted by Matt Groening's cartoon, which includes Donald Trump's presidency, the Disney and Fox merger, and murder hornets. Marge Simpson, who was outraged and horrified by the violence depicted on her children's television show Itchy & Scratchy,' made more than 30 years ago.
Lizzo puts on a confident display in a VERY daring sparkly blue cut-out jumpsuit
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March 9, 2023
She is on the middle of a worldwide tour. Lizzo demonstrated her confidence in a very daring sparkling pink bodysuit on Wednesday at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. The About Damn Time hitmaker, 34, looked fantastic in a form-fitting one-piece, with dark blue panels and glittering rhinestones throughout.
Lizzo performs on stage in Milan, Italy, exuding confidence in a sparkling pink bodysuit
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March 3, 2023
She's on a world tour. Lizzo demonstrated in a dazzling pink bodysuit on Thursday as she performed on stage at Assago's Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy. The About Damn Time hitmaker, 34, looked stunning in a one-piece form fitting one, with hot pink panels and dazzling rhinestones throughout.
Lizzo debuts her animated version ahead of her appearance in The Simpsons season finale
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February 16, 2023
Lizzo revealed on Thursday that she would be a guest star in the forthcoming season 34 finale of The Simpsons. When posting a first glance at her animated avatar, the 34-year-old singer, rapper, and flautist, who has already established her comedic chops by hosting Saturday Night Live, treated her 13.2 million Instagram followers. The drawing, which was done up in the long-running comedy's style, showed the singerstress in a low-cut blue crop top and matching blue leggings.
The Simpsons: After the Disney+ contract, Foxtel's comedy show will no longer air
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December 13, 2022
On Foxtel in Australia, the Simpsons will no longer air. Since 1995, the long-running American comedy show has been on television. However, Australians will only be able to watch the series as of 2023 if they are a member of Disney+.