Futurama: Season 5 [DVD]

Great quality sadly in the ntsc format but is not noticable unless you are comparing great DVD and great season of Futurama

Having, as so many others, been disappointed at the cancellation of Futurama, I was delighted to see its return. Everyone has their own tastes, of course, and I couldn't possibly account for everyone. However in my view, the best episodes of Season 5 are the best in the programs history. Particular highlights include "Attack of the Killer App", "The Late Philip J. Fry" and "That Darn Katz!". Unfortunately there are a couple of 'dud' episodes, but these are few and far between. It is not that they are 'bad' so to speak but lack the memorable nature of other episodes. "The Prisoner of Benda", was one such example in my opinion, perfectly passable but also forgettable. At the end of the day, it is Futurama - if you liked previous series, you will like this one. however if you are new to the series, there has never been a better time to enjoy some of the most memorable episodes of the whole franchise.

I absolutely love Futurama no doubt about it! I quote it often on a daily basis! So after the success of the 4 movies and continuous pressure from fans to bring it back Futurama has returned with great gusto! What I love about the new Futurama is how the writers drop references and characters from earlier episodes back into these new episodes, showing a great deal of care and genuine affection they have for the franchise. My personal highlights of this Season 5 boxset have to be 'The Prisoner of Benda', 'Lethal Inspection', 'Proposition Infinity' and 'The Late Philip J. Fry', very clever episodes for the true diehard fans such as myself. I'm not surprised 'The Prisoner of Benda' was nominated for an Emmy. And Bender dressed up as Leela at Comic Con 3010 declaring himself 'Every nerd's fantasy' is the highlight of the whole box set. Plus Matt Groening and the writers poking fun at Futurama being cancelled with their 'new' series Futurella! Futurama has definitely still got it! I must go now. I feel like I'm coming down with a case of 'Circusitis'. What's this you ask? Just buy this box set! Simple. Bring on Season 6! Hail Futurama!

I love FUTURAMA. I've watched the classic episodes a bazillion times on SKY and have yet to grow tired of them. So after viewing the rather disappointing specials, I was really worried that the FUTURAMA writers had lost their touch. Thankfully, my fears were unwarranted. FUTURAMA is back and in terms of quality, hasn't missed a beat since its foolish cancellation by FOX in 2003. And who cares if SKY won't carry it? I'm quite happy to watch it on DVD and enjoy all the extras you get with said. COMEDY CENTRAL have already renewed this great show for another two seasons so lets all hope it runs for a lot longer than it did in its first incarnation. Long live FUTURAMA!

After three great movies (plus the lame 4th movie, "Into the Wild Green Yonder") it is great to have this excellent series back. And well worth the wait, with 13 excellent episodes. Realistically it is easier to have no dud episodes with such a short season, than some of the longer series, still an excellent return and the set promises a 6th series, so here's hoping. If you bought the first 4 series, do not hesitate to buy this excellent 5th series. Futurama 5 [Blu-ray] [US Import ]

First, I need to say that this doesn't seem to be Season 5. It appears that Futurama (like Family Guy) is not released on DVD or Blu Ray in broadcast order. There are 13 episodes in this set, but it's not strictly "Season 5". I hated Futurama when it first started. I was so excited for the first few episodes but it got boring after that, trying to coast by mainly on its irreverence while almost never expanding the range of characters. By Season 5, The Simpsons had a huge range of supporting characters, but Futurama rarely introduces new people. After a 5-year hiatus the show returned with 4 feature-length adventures before Comedy Central relaunched the show, this time not pandering to a young Simpsons audience, and it's much, much better. With a few small hitches (mainly scenes involving Mr. Burns clone 'Mom') Season 5 (or what passes for it) features highly intelligent, sharp writing, loads of snappy dialogue, and some heartwarming moments. Even Hermes Conrad, a character I previously disliked, has improved. I just love his ludicrous catchphrases ('Sweet Kangaroo of Katmandu', 'Sweet Orca of Majorca'). Futurama has gotten better, a lot better. It's not a rival to The Simpsons yet, but the show can only get better and better if they keep this up. Now animated in HD, the show is presented in 1.78:1 1080p with DTS HD-MA sound and loads of great extras. You absolutely must buy this.

13 more episodes, typically futurama with many superb plots and charachters. Definatley worth getting for any futurama fans Note: The title sais "[NTSC]" (USA) though in the product description it sais "region 2" (europe) and all i can say is it works fine on my dvd player though i dont know whether i was lucky but i can say that this shouldnt let you be put off if your a futurama fan xD

After watching series 1-4 then the movies I paused before buying the new futurama series: would be it be the same after such a long time inbetween series I wondered, or would it be futurama by numbers? Well I need not have feared, if anything its evolved without losing its persona. In short I can only quote futuramas hypno toad "buy it buy it buy it........"

まだ数話しか観てないのですが今まで通り面白いです、おすすめ。 それでなぜ星３つかというと内容ではなくパッケージのことで減点しました。 最悪（自分が知ってる限りで）。 Ｖｏｌ．１〜４はしっかりしたプラスチック製のものでしたがＶｏｌ．５は厚紙製。１００パーセント紙、内側にプラの台座等なし。 ただ切れ込みに裸のディスクがはさまってる。いや、よくみると記録面にディスクと同サイズの透明プラ円盤が重ねてある。これでディスクを保護してるわけ？ ディスク２も同様かと思いきやこちらは一糸まとわぬ裸、透明プラ円盤なし。最初、２枚に引き剥がそうと爪を立てちゃいましたよ。 私としてはあまりパッケージ等にこだわりを持つほうではないと思います。が、自分の買った製品が雑誌の付録にも劣る扱いをされていて、驚くと同時にこのやり場の無い気持ちをここに書き記す次第であります。

Una caricaturas muy divertida esta excelente

Blu-Ray Review. If you are reading this in the "Futurama Vol 5" DVD review section, the quality score might not apply. Show: 4/5, Image Quality: 5/5, Sound Quality: 5/5, Extras: 3/5, Overall: 4.67/5 (rounded up in total star ranking) Quality: Looks like this show was animated in HD; the image looks darn near perfect! It's a nice clear clean image with lots of detail and sharpness. There are no noticeable signs of compression, pixilation, or anything else. Sound quality is pleasing. This two-disc set includes commentaries on all episodes, an amusing animated comic with optional commentary (based on one of the given episodes), a music video featuring Bender (made from previous Futurama episodes), a "Behind the Fungus: Makin' a Hit Song" featurette, a 35-minute table read (cast and producers reading the script with the original animated storyboard; it's amusing, but there's a lot of laughter in the recording that hampers it a little), deleted scenes, and an episode recap. These discs are packaged in a thin cardboard case. It has nice retro artwork with a glossy finish, but the discs are pretty flimsily held in slots in the cardboard. Film: After four solid seasons and four serviceable movies, "Futurama!" has had quite a turbulent run. This fifth volume features episodes from the revived televised series, and after all this time it has certainly drifted a ways from the original episodes. You can expect more zany and busy storylines, more strange wacky gags, and a little bit of gross-out humor. But since when has that ever been a problem? The show is still pretty darn funny, with plenty of hilarious dialogue, humorous sight gags, clever twists and turns, and lots of great parodies and homage to science fiction (classic or modern). And the show still maintains the upbeat offbeat adventurous spirit and creativity that makes the first half so much fun. Characters are still as lovable as ever before (not counting Zoidberg of course). And to sweeten the deal, this show has clearly benefited from some upgraded animation. It shows a little more clarity and detail than before, but without going overboard or messing up the established style. Voice acting is still excellent and the music is still groovy. Fans of the show should be pleased. 4/5 (entertainment: 4.5/5, stories: 3.5/5, film: 4/5)

Todo es bueno, naturalmente si te gustan éste tipo de series. Algún capitulo está mejor que otro, pero todos merecen la pena.

I am still confused. I have the 'Complete Collection' in Bender's Head that carries Seasons 1-4 and the four direct-to-dvd movies, and Volumes 6 and 7. I think I'm missing the episodes on Volume 5, but can't determine if Volume 5 and Season 5 are the same. I wish they'd stick to one nomenclature to avoid confusion. I'd like to see a list of Seasons and Volumes, side by side for comparison so I don't waste money on duplicates. Review Update: I found the information I was looking for. To save the rest of you the time/effort of online research: Futurama: from Wikipedia: The American animated science fiction sitcom Futurama, created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company, aired on Fox from March 28, 1999 to August 2003; Cartoon Network's Adult Swim aired reruns of the show from 2003 through 2007. Following a commitment from 20th Century Fox Television to produce four straight-to-DVD Futurama films, Comedy Central announced in June 2006 that they were resurrecting the show and would air the films as new Futurama episodes (reconfiguring each film into four episodes) after each film's DVD release.[1][2] Comedy Central began airing Futurama reruns in January 2008 and broadcast the first film in March 2008.[3] Following the four films (considered the fifth season of the show), Comedy Central has broadcast a sixth season of twenty-six episodes, split over 2010 and 2011.[4] A seventh season was announced in March 2011 and debuted in the summer of 2012.[5] As of August 29, 2012, Futurama has broadcast 127 episodes, concluding the first half of the seventh season. The series is currently on hiatus and will return in mid-2013.[6] The original 72-episode run of Futurama was produced as four seasons; Fox broadcast the episodes out of the intended order, resulting in five aired seasons. On April 22, 2013, Comedy Central cancelled Futurama, announcing a series finale date of September 4, 2013.[7] ===================================================================================== Here is a list of my collection, including Volume 5, which will complete it when I buy it in May [update: I now have every episode to date): Personal Note: The 'Volumes' are collections for home use, in the order they were produced... The 'Seasons' are the order they were first aired on TV... Futurama: "Complete Collection" - in Bender's Head [in a Jar]- Limited Edition: Number 3317 of 25500 consisting of the first four seasons and four direct-to-disk DVDs: Disc 1: Futurama SSN 1 Disc 1 Space Pilot 3000 The Series Has Landed I, Roommate Love's Labour Lost in Space Commentary on all episodes Animatics for Space Pilot 3000 Deleted Scenes: Two scenes from Episode Two: The Series Has Landed, two scenes from I, Roommate, one scene from Love's Labour's Lost In Space Script/Storyboard for Space Pilot 3000 Disc 2: Futurama SSN 1 Disc 2 Fear of a Bot Planet A Fishfull of Dollars My Three Suns A Big Piece of Garbage Hell is Other Robots Commentary on all episodes Deleted scenes: one scene from My Three Suns, one scene from Hell is Other Robots Disc 3: Futurama SSN 1 Disc 3 A Flight to Remember Mars University When Aliens Attack Fry & the Slurm Factory Commentary on all episodes Featurette Deleted scenes: One scene from When Aliens Attack Interactive still gallery (stills & video) Disc 4: Futurama SSN 2 Disc 1 I Second That Emotion Brannigan, Begin Again A Head in the Polls Xmas Story Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love? Commentary on all episodes Animatics for Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love? 5 Deleted Scenes 1 Easter Egg Disc 5: Futurama SSN 2 Disc 2 The Lesser of Two Evils Put Your Head on My Shoulders Raging Bender A Bicyclops Built for Two A Clone of My Own Commentary on all episodes 5 Deleted Scenes 2 Easter Eggs Disc 6: Futurama SSN 2 Disc 3 How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back The Deep South Bender Gets Made Mother's Day The Problem with Popplers Commentary on all episodes 3 Deleted Scenes 2 Easter Eggs Futurama video game trailer Disc 7: Futurama SSN 2 Disc 4 Anthology of Interest I War is the H-Word The Honking The Cryonic Woman Commentary on all episodes Still Gallery/Concept Art - 59 Static Images Alien Alphabet - 1 Static Image 2 Deleted Scenes 2 Easter Eggs Disc 8: Futurama SSN 3 Disc 1 Amazon Women In The Mood Parasites Lost A Tale Of Two Santas The Luck Of The Fryfish The Birdbot Of Ice-Catraz Bendless Love Commentary on all episodes Gallery - Storyboard Images for Parasites Lost (Approx. 275 Static Images) 6 Deleted Scenes 3 Easter Eggs: David X. Cohen Intro For A Tale Of Two Santas Table Read For A Tale Of Two Santas (Audio Only) Alternate Show Opening Quotes (Approx. 80 Static Images) Disc 9: Futurama SSN 3 Disc 2 The Day The Earth Stood Stupid That's Lobstertainment! The Cyber House Rules Where The Buggalo Roam Insane In The Mainframe The Route Of All Evil Audio Commentary For All Episodes 5 Deleted Scenes Disc 10: Futurama SSN 3 Disc 3 Bendin' In The Wind Time Keeps On Slipping I Dated A Robot A Leela Of Her Own A Pharaoh To Remember Audio Commentary on All Episodes 3 Deleted Scenes Disc 11: Futurama SSN 3 Disc 4 Anthology Of Interest II Roswell That Ends Well Godfellas Future Stock The 30% Iron Chef Audio Commentary on All Episodes Still Gallery/Character Art - 100 Static Images 2 How To Draw Characters Gallaries - Fry and Leela 80 Static Images Animatic For Anthology Of Interest Part II Alternate Animation Commentary for Roswell That Ends Well International Clip with French, Italian, Spanish and English Language 9 3D Models From Rough Draft Sequences 3 Deleted Scenes Disc 12: Futurama SSN 4 Disc 1 Kif Gets Knocked Up A Notch - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes and Storyboard Images Leela's Homeworld - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Love And Rocket - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes and International Video clip with audio in German, Portuguese, Spanish and English Less Than Hero - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes A Taste Of Freedom - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Disc 13: Futurama SSN 4 Disc 2 Bender Should Not Be Allowed On TV Jurassic Bark Crimes Of The Hot - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes The Why Of Fry - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Disc 14: Futurama SSN 4 Disc 3 Where No Fan Has Gone Before - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Bend Her - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Obsoletely Fabulous - Including Commentary, Deleted Scenes and Animatic with Subtitles Similar to Episode Easter Egg: Star Trek Panel - Consists of Three Clips Tied Together as a Single Asset: Writer Goodman on Guest Voice Actors Writer Goodman on Script Changes Actor Dimaggio on Bender Disc 15: Futurama SSN 4 Disc 4 The Farnsworth Parabox - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Three Hundred Big Boys - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes Spanish Fry - Including Commentary and Deleted Scenes The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings - Including commentary and Deleted Scenes Easter Egg: Table Read Audio Only Played Over a Static Card 11 Segments of 3D Models From Rough Drafts With Narration 2 How to Draw Characters Galleries of Fender and Professor Still Gallery and Nine Pencil Test Segments Disc 16: Futurama Bender's Big Score Complete commentary by Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, and cast members All new, full-length episode of "Everybody Loves Hypnotoad," including TV commercials of the future Mind-bending Futurama math lecture by Professor Sarah Greenwald Promo for "An Inconvenient Truth" starring Bender and Al Gore, including commentary by the former Vice President. Disc 17: Futurama Beast With A Billion Backs Commentary Extra Episode from XBOX Game XBOX Game Episode Commentary Animatic - Feature Deleted Scenes / Storyboards Blooper Reel / Record Sessions 3D Models / 3D Turnarounds - With Audio Description Celebrity Featurette - David Cross Bender or Cast Reads Credits Bender sings his version of the Futurama Song - which consists solely of "Bite My ShinyMetal Ass" or "Bender is Great!" New Character / Design Sketches Disc 18: Futurama Bender's Game Audio Commentary by Matt Groening,David X. Cohen, Billy West, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille, Michael Rowe, Claudia Katz, and Dwayne Carey-Hill Storyboard Animatic: Bender's Game, Part One Futurama Genetics Lab - Cross-breed your favorite characters! D&D&F (Dungeons & Dragons & Futurama) Featurette: Futurama's band of warrior-writers discuss the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Futurama (and everything else that matters) How to Draw Futurama in 83 Easy Steps A step-by-step-by-step guide with the Rough Draft crew 3D models with animator discussion Deleted Scene: "Cup or Nozzle? Blooperama 2: Outtakes from Bender's Game Bender's Anti-Piracy Warning Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder - A sneak peek at the next Futurama Epic! Disc 19: Futurama Into The Wild Green Yonder Audio Commentary Storyboard Animatic: Into the WIld Green Yonder, Part 1 Docudramarama: How We Make Futurama So Good "Louder, Louder!": The Acting Technique of Penn Jillette Golden Stinkers: A Treasury of Deleted Scenes Blooperama 3: Electric Blooperoo How to Draw Futurama in 10 Very Difficult Steps 3D Models with Animator Discussion Bender's Movie Theater Etiquette Zapp Branningan's Guide to Making Love at a Woman Easter Egg - Bender Toilet Paper Joke - Stills TBD Easter Egg - Zero-G, Matt and David in Space Easter Egg - Season 5 First Day - Footage of DXC, Matt Groening, and Ken Keeler hard at work on Futurama ========================================================================== Volume 5 1 Rebirth 2 In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela 3 Attack of the Killer App 4 Proposition Infinity 5 The Duh-Vinci Code 6 Lethal Inspection 7 The Late Philip J. Fry 8 That Darn Katz! 9 A Clockwork Origin 10 The Prisoner of Benda 11 Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences 12 The Mutants Are Revolting 13 Holiday Spectacular ========================================================================== Volume 6 1 The Silence of the Clamps 2 Mobius Dick 3 Law & Oracle 4 Benderama 5 The Tip of the Zoidberg 6 Ghost in the Machines 7 Neutopia 8 Yo Leela Leela 9 Fry am the Egg Man 10 All the Presidents' Heads 11 Cold Warriors 12 Overclockwise 13 Reincarnation ========================================================================== Volume 7 1 Bots and the Bees, The 2 Farewell to Arms, A 3 Decision 3012 4 Thief of Baghead, The 5 Zapp Dingbat 6 Butterjunk Effect, The 7 The Six Million Dollar Mon 8 Fun On a Bun 9 Free Will Hunting 10 Near-Death Wish 11 31st Century Fox 12 Viva Mars Vegas 13 Naturama Other than that, I love the series and am disappointed that they are, again, being cancelled (by Comedy Central this time). I hope they can return to TV soon. I also hope they do what they did the last time, and release new episodes as direct-to-dvd movies. I hate it when the Networks cancel a popular show, just because 'ratings' are down. I would love to see Comedy Central FLOODED with requests to keep Futurama. Maybe with enough fan mail, they'll reconsider their folly and bring Futurama back. Also, enough complaints to the FCC will help to inform them that this show is in the public interest and should be reinstated... At the very least, I hope Matt and David chose to make direct to DVD movies in the interim...