By Jack January 10, 2000 3:20 PM
The future looks bright for "Futurama" as Fox Broadcasting Co.?is close to giving a full-season pickup to Matt Groening's animated comedy for the 2000-01 season.?Sources said the network has told Groening it wants to bring the 20th Century Fox TV-produced comedy back next season, as long as producers can commit to delivering a full 22 episodes.?There is some question about whether executive producers Groening and David X.?Cohen can meet next season's episode-delivery deadlines given the long lead time required to produce the show's distinctive animation style This article is blatantly ripped off of Hollywood Reporter