"Fox's 20th Television syndication arm is currently shopping the off-network rights to [Futurama] to cable outlets."
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"In other Fox programming news, sources said the Matt Groening animated series "Futurama" may be winding down its run by the end of next season. Most of the writing staff of the 20th-produced comedy has been let go, but sources stressed that the show has not been canceled. "Because of the long lead time needed for animation, the scripts for the series' upcoming season have already been completed. Rather than retain the staff for a show that might not get picked up again, sources said Fox and 20th opted to cut costs and disband the current production team.
""Futurama," which bowed in March 1999, has never been a standout performer, but it has developed a loyal cult following in the Sunday 7 p.m. slot. Fox's 20th Television syndication arm is currently shopping the off-network rights to the show to cable outlets."