Cartoon Shows - SlashFilm

One Of The Wildest Transformers Episodes Was Written By Wolverine's Creator

By Devin Meenan September 24th, 2023

Wolverine creator Len Wein was also responsible for writing 'Webworld,' one of the strangest (and funniest) episodes of the 1980s Transformers cartoon series.

In Futurama Season 11, We See How Much A Key Supporting Player Has Changed

By Michael Boyle September 11th, 2023

Kif Kroker, the unfortunate Lieutenant to the horrendous General Zapp Brannigan, has changed a lot over the run of Futurama. Here's how.

Futurama Season 11 Smuggles Some Its Best Satire Yet Inside A Stilted Critique Of Cancel Culture

By Witney Seibold September 11th, 2023

Futurama takes on Cancel Culture with Zapp Gets Canceled, an episode that, despite some missteps, offers some fittingly (and deeply) cynical satire.

Futurama Season 11 Just Inverted The Plot Of A Classic Episode

By Devin Meenan September 11th, 2023

The problematic space captain Zapp Brannigan is the foucs of the latest episode of Futurama, creating a sly parallel with a classic episode from the '90s run.

The Classic Hollywood Inspiration For Matcluck, Futurama's Alien Chicken Lawyer

By Devin Meenan September 11th, 2023

Matcluck the Hyper-Chicken is one of Futurama's most beloved side characters, and he has deep roots in a piece of classic Hollywood history.

One Of Futurama's Funniest Recurring Characters Was Only Meant To Be In One Scene

By Witney Seibold September 10th, 2023

The homicidal Roberto, voiced by Dave Herman, was just too dang funny to be a one-off supporting character on Futurama. Ha-ha!

Why Transformers' Voice Actor David Kaye Was So Surprised By His Optimus Prime Casting

By Devin Meenan September 10th, 2023

David Kaye is in the Transformers Hall of Fame for voicing a number of characters, as well as Optimus Prime.

Futurama's Hulu Revival Made A Small But Crucial Change To The Show

By Witney Seibold September 6th, 2023

Timing is everything, and when Futurama got revived for Hulu, the length of the episodes changed. And while the change may seem small, it's significant.

The Zoidberg Mystery Futurama's Writers Took Six Whole Seasons To Solve

By Witney Seibold September 4th, 2023

It only took six seasons but Futurama writers have given the answer to why Zoidberg is kept around despite being the worst doctor in the galaxy.

Futurama Season 11 Offers A Rarity: A Hermes-Centric Episode

By Michael Boyle September 4th, 2023

Hermes doesn't often get the spotlight in Futurama, but 'Rage Against the Vaccine' is a Hermes episode (with special guest star Barbados Slim).

Futurama's Covid Episode Brings The Show's Timeliest Satire Yet

By Devin Meenan September 4th, 2023

Futurama season 11 is back with one of the timeliest episodes in years: a send-up of all things COVID, vaccines, conspiracies and social media.

Futurama Season 11 Brings Back The Angry Dome, One Of The Show's Best Random Gags

By Devin Meenan September 4th, 2023

Futurama is at its best when it throws random gags out of left field. And in the most recent episode, it revisits one of the best of that bunch, the Angry Dome.

How Family Guy Paved The Way For Futurama's Many Revivals

By Witney Seibold September 2nd, 2023

According to co-creator David X. Cohen, Fox's decision to cancel and then revive Family Guy helped pave the way for Futurama's own revival(s) years later.

Futurama Season 11 Features The Return Of The Show's Fiercest Villain

By Michael Boyle August 29th, 2023

It may be August, but on Futurama season 11, it's Christmas! Which means it is time for the return of everyone's favorite Xmas menace, Robot Santa.

Two Fan-Favorite Futurama Characters Came Close To Getting Their Own Spin-Off

By Ryan Scott August 28th, 2023

Futurama has been brought back from the dead several times, yet never received a spin-off. Though a Zapp Brannigan and Kif series almost happened.

Futurama Predicted Its Hulu Revival When Writing Fry & Leela's Wedding

By Witney Seibold August 27th, 2023

Fry and Leela's wedding in the Futurama finale accurately predicted the revival of the show ... not the Hulu part, obviously.

Rick And Morty Season 7 - Release Date, Cast, And More Info

By Michael Boyle August 25th, 2023

It's going to take over your life, Morty! Rick and Morty season 7, hunting my nemesis! Maybe trying to stay healthy while doing it.

Futurama Season 11 Offers A Blistering Satire Of Amazon And American Consumerism

By Devin Meenan August 21st, 2023

Amazon enters Futurama's satiric crosshairs in the latest episode of season 11, appropriately titled 'Related to Items You've Viewed.'

In The Midst Of A Historic Industry Strike, Futurama Season 11 Makes The Case For Unions

By Michael Boyle August 21st, 2023

The latest episode of season 11 wasn't written to add commentary to the ongoing writers strike, but in true Futurama fashion, it predicted the future.

Futurama's Villainous Mom Took Her Name From The Real Mother Of A Series Writer

By Witney Seibold August 21st, 2023

Thanks to 'Another useless Futurama factoid!' we now know the name of Futurama's Mom, and we also know where the name came from.

Futurama's Billy West Got A Confusing Call From William Shatner About The Show

By Witney Seibold August 19th, 2023

Futurama actor Billy West initially wondered if he was being pranked when William Shatner called him about an upcoming episode.

Why Are Futurama's Episodes Out Of Order On Hulu?

By Michael Boyle August 15th, 2023

You may have noticed that some episodes of Futurama are out of order on Hulu. It all has to do with how Fox treated the show during its original run.

A Cool Link Between Futurama Season 11 And A Classic Episode From 2001

By Michael Boyle August 15th, 2023

The most recent Futurama episode features a callback to a classic episode of the animated comedy series from over 20 years ago. Talk about full circle...