Flooby Nooby

July 17, 2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox

In case you were worried the switch to stop-motion animation could lose some of Wes Anderson's signature stylization, this new photo should reassure you that we'll still be seeing the immaculate set design, symmetrical composition, and peculiar decor characteristic of the meticulous director. We're finally seeing what a Wes Anderson film would look like if we lived in a parallel universe populated by Star Foxes, and it thankfully isn't just this. Being a Wes Anderson fan myself, I can't wait to see this animated feature.

'Futurama' Voices Getting Fucked Over?

Last month's news of new Futurama episodes coming to Comedy Central has been downgraded from a "Good news, Everyone!" to a "Why must everything beautiful be destroyed?"

Forces of Geek is reporting that Futurama voice actors John DiMaggio, Phil LaMarr, and Maurice LaMarche are claiming 20th Century Fox is trying to re-cast much of the vocal talent. The studio has even put out casting calls:

[ DR. JOHN ZOIDBERG (ZOIDBERG) ]
Dr. Zoidberg, a lobster-like alien, left his home planet of Decapod 10 to become a rich doctor but instead became the Planet Express staff doctor (doesnt pay so well). Zoidberg, who is usually shunned by the rest of the Planet Express crew, is always in search of his next meal. His skill as a surgeon, and basic knowledge of human anatomy, are often called into question. He secretly desires to become a stand-up comedian...SERIES REGULAR

Let's express some outrage. Who wants to burn down the police stable?

(via AV Club, and Variety has confirmed the story.)