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EDIT 10/6: Today comes confirmation that Futurama will return in not 13, but 26 new 22-minute installments, to start airing in 2010! Good news, everyone! Collider.com reports today that an inside source tells them that another season of Futurama may be coming soon to Comedy Central. The rumor has it that 13 new installments of the series would be produced and shown on Comedy Central. Collider notes that this is still technically a rumor, but that they have been given word that the Futurama production offices have been opened and guest star casting has begun for upcoming episodes. Should this turn out to be true, we’d expect full confirmation by next month’s Comic Con.

New website MakingOf has just posted an exclusive interview with animation creator David Silverman. He talks about his work on The Simpsons and give advice on how to work in comedy. The four-time Emmy winner has not only directed The Simpons Movie, but has produced, directed and animated the TV show since its premiere in 1989. MakingOf’s interview with the filmmaker gives viewers an enhanced appreciation for animation and all the effort that’s put into this art.