Comments on: Bite my shiny metal DVD http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:11:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: futurama nerd http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57158 futurama nerd Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:33:11 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57158 It was absoulutly fantaticg It was absoulutly fantaticg

]]> By: John Phillips http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57157 John Phillips Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:06:52 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57157 Well, sorry to disagree with most here, but I thought you could have made one, possibly two at a stretch, very good twenty+ minute episodes out of it. But, it was at best barely average for an hour and a half production and I say that with disappointment, being a huge Futurama fan who has really been looking forward to this. Perhaps the extras make the DVD worth buying but the main feature sure doesn't and I won't be wasting any money on it. Well, sorry to disagree with most here, but I thought you could have made one, possibly two at a stretch, very good twenty+ minute episodes out of it. But, it was at best barely average for an hour and a half production and I say that with disappointment, being a huge Futurama fan who has really been looking forward to this. Perhaps the extras make the DVD worth buying but the main feature sure doesn’t and I won’t be wasting any money on it.

]]> By: Quiet_Desperation http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57156 Quiet_Desperation Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:56:44 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57156 Futurama was OK, but Family Guy pwns it. ... If anyone needs me, I'll be in the fallout bunker. Futurama was OK, but Family Guy pwns it.

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If anyone needs me, I’ll be in the fallout bunker.

]]> By: BlockStacker http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57155 BlockStacker Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:24:49 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57155 I just got finished watching. I don't think I was prepared for the shock of new Futurama. It's like having your dead dog come back to life years later, after you've already come to terms with the loss. (Seymore!!!) Plus, it was just a lot to absorb. I could actually tell while watching it that I wasn't catching everything. I wish I hadn't watched it while I was so tired. Oh Well, there's always tommorrow, and the next day. (I had to resist the urge to immediately watch it again with commentary.) Anyways, everyone go out and buy a copy of the DVD, if you can afford it. Vote with your wallet. 20 wingwangs speaks a lot louder than some idiot Nielson family. We've got four movies in the bag, now lets go for some new broadcast episodes! Urn Forearm Bird Bird! I just got finished watching. I don’t think I was prepared for the shock of new Futurama. It’s like having your dead dog come back to life years later, after you’ve already come to terms with the loss. (Seymore!!!)

Plus, it was just a lot to absorb. I could actually tell while watching it that I wasn’t catching everything. I wish I hadn’t watched it while I was so tired. Oh Well, there’s always tommorrow, and the next day. (I had to resist the urge to immediately watch it again with commentary.)

Anyways, everyone go out and buy a copy of the DVD, if you can afford it. Vote with your wallet. 20 wingwangs speaks a lot louder than some idiot Nielson family. We’ve got four movies in the bag, now lets go for some new broadcast episodes!

Urn Forearm Bird Bird!

]]> By: Phil http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57154 Phil Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:32:17 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57154 Sweet three toed sloth of ice planet Hoth! Glad to see the writers haven't lost their touch, it was hilarious as always. TO THE MANDATORIUM! Sweet three toed sloth of ice planet Hoth! Glad to see the writers haven’t lost their touch, it was hilarious as always.

TO THE MANDATORIUM!

]]> By: aiabx http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57153 aiabx Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:22:34 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57153 I'm afraid to watch it. What if I change the ending by observing it? I’m afraid to watch it. What if I change the ending by observing it?

]]> By: Marlon http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57152 Marlon Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:16:08 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57152 OMG!!! 22minutes of HYPNOTOAD!!!! Special features has an entire episode of HYPNOTOAD!!! ALL HAIL THE HYPNOTOAD!!! Plus there are easter eggs galore! Check the head museum and you'll see some people you would never expect (Cartman!?) Futurama Forever! OMG!!! 22minutes of HYPNOTOAD!!!! Special features has an entire episode of HYPNOTOAD!!! ALL HAIL THE HYPNOTOAD!!!

Plus there are easter eggs galore! Check the head museum and you’ll see some people you would never expect (Cartman!?)

Futurama Forever!

]]> By: OptimusShr http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57150 OptimusShr Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:58:07 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57150 Picked it up earlier today and watched it. By God they still got it. Very funny with some great humor. I suck at movie reviews so let me give ya'll a rundown of what special features are on the DVD. Special features (What I've watched so far anyway): The DVD features the "An inconvenient truth" promo that was featured on YouTube some time ago. There is also a video commentary featuring David X Coen, Matt Groening, and Al Gore. The commentary is OK, Matt doesn't say much at all but still it's OK and worth watching at least once. Bite my Shiny Metal X is a 26 minute long math lecture featuring Futurama crew members and a mathematician who is referenced in the film. She and the case show off some of the math in jokes in the show and in the movie. Very fascinating but I recommend watching it after the movie as it spoils some of the plot. Futurama returns is a recording of a live reading of a comic detailing Futurama's cancellation, broadcast by Cartoon Network, and subsequent revival using the Futurama characters. Also see if you spot the other famous characters from Fox TV shows in the comic panels. The original revival announcement from Comic-con is present on the DVD but as that short is present on the DVD in an extended form it's not really worth watching. There are a few more extras but I'm not sure if I hit the word limit and haven't watched everything. Also I picked up the Best Buy version with bonus DVD that includes a promo for the next movie but I have yet to watch it and House is on in three minutes. All in all an excellent movie with great special features. Picked it up earlier today and watched it. By God they still got it. Very funny with some great humor. I suck at movie reviews so let me give ya’ll a rundown of what special features are on the DVD.

Special features (What I’ve watched so far anyway):

The DVD features the “An inconvenient truth” promo that was featured on YouTube some time ago. There is also a video commentary featuring David X Coen, Matt Groening, and Al Gore. The commentary is OK, Matt doesn’t say much at all but still it’s OK and worth watching at least once.

Bite my Shiny Metal X is a 26 minute long math lecture featuring Futurama crew members and a mathematician who is referenced in the film. She and the case show off some of the math in jokes in the show and in the movie. Very fascinating but I recommend watching it after the movie as it spoils some of the plot.

Futurama returns is a recording of a live reading of a comic detailing Futurama’s cancellation, broadcast by Cartoon Network, and subsequent revival using the Futurama characters. Also see if you spot the other famous characters from Fox TV shows in the comic panels.

The original revival announcement from Comic-con is present on the DVD but as that short is present on the DVD in an extended form it’s not really worth watching.

There are a few more extras but I’m not sure if I hit the word limit and haven’t watched everything. Also I picked up the Best Buy version with bonus DVD that includes a promo for the next movie but I have yet to watch it and House is on in three minutes. All in all an excellent movie with great special features.

]]> By: jfatz http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57151 jfatz Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:35:20 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57151 ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOOOOAD! ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOOOOAD!

]]> By: Scott M http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57149 Scott M Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:19:51 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57149 DEATH BY SNOOSNOO! DEATH BY SNOOSNOO!

]]> By: tenacious http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57148 tenacious Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:52:43 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57148 Sweet Honeybee of Infinity!!! This was totally worth it! The lines by Al Gore really highlight the film. I noticed that with few exceptions they included every character ever shown in the series. And the way they explain the 2000 election 'outcome' is fantastic. Sweet Honeybee of Infinity!!!

This was totally worth it! The lines by Al Gore really highlight the film. I noticed that with few exceptions they included every character ever shown in the series. And the way they explain the 2000 election ‘outcome’ is fantastic.

]]> By: Skepterist http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57147 Skepterist Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:56:23 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57147 Hooray! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m1ORH94G254TM2" rel="nofollow">Shameless advertising at its best!</a> Hooray!

Shameless advertising at its best!

]]> By: University Update - Futurama - Bite my shiny metal DVD http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57146 University Update - Futurama - Bite my shiny metal DVD Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:49:18 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57146 [...] Chef Bite my shiny metal DVD » This Summary is from an article posted at Bad Astronomy Blog on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 This [...] [...] Chef Bite my shiny metal DVD » This Summary is from an article posted at Bad Astronomy Blog on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 This [...]

]]> By: Eighthman http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57145 Eighthman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:30:13 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57145 I had seen the DVD noted in various places, and never bothered/remembered to check to see if it was a new production or a compilation of episodes. Now I know. On to the Amazon wish list it goes. Man -- I still have 4 seasons of "The Simpsons" (and commentaries) to watch on DVD. Perhaps I'll get through them if the SAG strike continues. I had seen the DVD noted in various places, and never bothered/remembered to check to see if it was a new production or a compilation of episodes. Now I know. On to the Amazon wish list it goes. Man — I still have 4 seasons of “The Simpsons” (and commentaries) to watch on DVD. Perhaps I’ll get through them if the SAG strike continues.

]]> By: Supernova http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57144 Supernova Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:16:56 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57144 Heh... it's on Netflix, but with a "short wait." :) Heh… it’s on Netflix, but with a “short wait.” :)

]]> By: Kurt http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57143 Kurt Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:25:25 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57143 That is indeed, "Good news, everybody!" That is indeed, “Good news, everybody!”

]]> By: Adrian http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57138 Adrian Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:23:37 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57138 I also caught an *ahem* "sneak peek". It starts off pretty weak (spam jokes? Really?) but gets better as it goes along. I'll probably buy the DVD soon. I also caught an *ahem* “sneak peek”. It starts off pretty weak (spam jokes? Really?) but gets better as it goes along. I’ll probably buy the DVD soon.

]]> By: Michelle http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57142 Michelle Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:10:51 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57142 You know what? Today feels like christmas suddenly! You know what? Today feels like christmas suddenly!

]]> By: The Centipede http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57141 The Centipede Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:03:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57141 ALL HAIL THE HYPNOTOAD. VRUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. ALL HAIL THE HYPNOTOAD.

VRUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

]]> By: Jay http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57140 Jay Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:01:27 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57140 Whoa, I didn't know this came out today. Aces. Whoa, I didn’t know this came out today. Aces.

]]> By: Christian X Burnham http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/comment-page-1/#comment-57139 Christian X Burnham Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:55:34 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2007/11/27/bite-my-shiny-metal-dvd/#comment-57139 Wired has a geek-friendly write-up http://www.wired.com/entertainment/hollywood/magazine/15-12/ff_futurama?currentPage=2 Wired has a geek-friendly write-up

http://www.wired.com/entertainment/hollywood/magazine/15-12/ff_futurama?currentPage=2

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