Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
“Puts the "ick" in science ficktion!”
Synopsis
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Futurama - The Beast With A Billion Backs Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-23
Top Cast
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Billy West
Philip Fry / Dr. Zoidberg / Prof. Farnsworth / Various (voice)
Katey Sagal
Turanga Leela (voice)
John DiMaggio
Bender / Various (voice)
Phil LaMarr
Hermes Conrad / Billionairebot / Various (voice)
Lauren Tom
Amy Wong / Inez Wong (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Various (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Kif Kroker / Calculon / Hedonismbot / Various (voice)
David Herman
Dr. Wernstrom / Various (voice)
Dan Castellaneta
The Robot Devil (voice)
David Cross
Yivo (voice)
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking (voice)
Brittany Murphy
Colleen O'Hallahan (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Avanzino
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Kaplan, Matt Groening, David X. Cohen
- Original Score
- Christopher Tyng
- Original Title
- Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Avanzino
Eric Kaplan, Matt Groening, David X. Cohen
Christopher Tyng
Paul D. Calder
David X. Cohen, Matt Groening, Claudia Katz, Lee Supercinski
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Katz
Producer
Lee Supercinski
Producer
Paul D. Calder
Editor
Peter Avanzino
Director
Christopher Tyng
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs about?
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
Who directed Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs was directed by Peter Avanzino.
Who stars in Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?
The principal cast of Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs includes Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom.
When was Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs released and how long is it?
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs was composed by Christopher Tyng.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs?
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).