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'The Simpsons' Moves Up 'Family Guy' Seth MacFarlane's Guest Appearance

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:45:52 +0000

A few months ago we heard the surprising news that 'The Simpsons' had cast its largest animation rival in 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane for an upcoming guest stint, to be utilized as this fall's season 25 premiere. Now however, 'Simpsons' producers have instead moved the animation mogul's appearance up to the May 19 season 24 finale, and released the first pictures of MacFarlane's alternate reality turn in Springfield! Take a look for yourself inside!

'Family Guy' Taps 'Downton Abbey's' Michelle Dockery for High-Class Guest Role

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:48 +0000

As with ever new season of 'Downton Abbey' it could prove a while yet before season 4 makes its way stateside to give fans the posh British drama they so desperately crave. Thankfully, one of America's less refined series is content to speed things up, as 'Family Guy' brings 'Downton Abbey' star Michelle Dockery in for a guest role! Find out what familiar role the famous 'Downton' star will play on 'Family Guy' inside!

'Family Guy' Boston Bombing Video: Seth MacFarlane Responds to Tasteless Internet Hoax

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:46 +0000

Barely one full day after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombings, and already a tasteless parody video has begun to make the rounds, splicing together several different clips from FOX's long-running animation titan 'Family Guy' to make it appear as if a March 17 episode predicted yesterday's attacks. While the video makes the rounds, series creator and animation magnate Seth MacFarlane has issued his own statement denouncing the hoax.

Seth Green Joins 'Family Guy' Creator Seth MacFarlane's FOX Sitcom 'Dads'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:30:35 +0000

Recent Oscars host and animation magnate Seth MacFarlane might be branching out into live-action TV, but not everything about the 'Ted' creator's latest work will feel unfamiliar. After years of voicing Chris Griffin on MacFarlane's FOX flagship 'Family Guy' and taking playful potshots at one another with regard to 'Robot Chicken,' Seth Green has officially joined the cast of MacFarlane's upcoming live-action sitcom 'Dads.' Find out what brings the Seths together inside!

Meet the Man Behind 'Family Guy's' Peter Griffin

Nick Romano — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:00:08 +0000

One thing that was missing from the 2013 Oscars ceremony was Peter Griffin -- although, that might have been a good thing. Seth MacFarlane has summoned his 'Family Guy' persona many times before in public appearances, but when he hosted the Oscars this Sunday, he managed to restrain himself. However, if you were watching the show in RI and managed to leave the TV on for the proceeding ABC 6 news segment, you would have seen the real-life Peter Griffin, or rather the man on whom MacFarlane based the cartoon character.

'Family Guy' Preview: Ryan Reynolds Is the Other Son of God

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:53:54 +0000

For a season of ‘Family Guy‘ that's already featured Johnny Depp reprising the iconic role of Edward Scissorhands, you'd think the celebrity quotient would have been met. Not so! After appearing once as himself as well as in Seth MacFarlane’s feature-film debut ‘Ted,’ Ryan Reynolds makes his second 'Family Guy' appearance with this Sunday's "Jesus, Mary and Joseph," guesting as the son of God you never knew. Are you ready to meet Ryan Reynolds, your lord and savior in the latest clip?

'The Simpsons' Casts 'Family Guy's Seth MacFarlane: Worlds Collide!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:47:41 +0000

It may have only taken ten years, but it looks like the playful rivalry between 'The Simpsons' and its sort of spiritual successor 'Family Guy' may finally be put to rest. While both FOX series have taken playful shots at one another over the years, the bridge has finally been built as 'Family Guy' creator and voice-artist Seth MacFarlane will lend his voice to an upcoming 'Simpsons' episode! Who might the golden-voiced 'Guy' play, and what does it have to do with 'Downton Abbey?'

'Family Guy' Movie is Definitely Happening Says Seth MacFarlane

Mike Sampson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:41:12 +0000

A 'Family Guy' movie has been talked about for years now but with the success of 'Ted' at the box office (over $215 million and counting) creator Seth MacFarlane says it's not so much if we're going to get a 'Family Guy' movie but when. And the when looks like it could be soon.

'Family Guy' Sneak Peek: Johnny Depp Returns As Edward Scissorhands!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:00:04 +0000

Whether or not you've kept up with the series in the last ten years, it's hard to believe there was ever a time when 'Family Guy' was in danger of cancellation. Now past 200 episodes and with Seth MacFarlane's star ever on the rise, the series can attract just about any guest star it wants! Case in point, did you ever think Johnny Depp would make an appearance reprising the classic character of Edward Scissorhands? Check out a first look inside!

'Family Guy' Reaches 200 Episodes: Is The End in Sight?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:30:49 +0000

This Sunday, 'Family Guy' will reach the honor esteemed for any TV series, let alone animation, debuting its 200th episode with "Yug Ylimaf." The outing will see Stewie Griffin's time machine going haywire, reversing the flow of time itself and winding back through 'Family Guy's' critically-acclaimed, and often controversial history. But with 200 episodes under their belt, and having survived one cancellation already, is it time for 'Family Guy' to throw in the towel? Creator Seth MacFarlane weighs in.

'Family Guy' Copies 'The Simpsons? Drew Barrymore and Jessica Biel To Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:47:09 +0000

People have been saying since the very beginning of 'Family Guy' all the way back in 1999 that it took pages from the original iconic cartoon family 'The Simpsons,' and the latest coincidence is only going to give them more ammunition. 'The Simpsons' season 24 premiere will boast some impressive star-power by returning 5 of Bart's former flames with celebrity voices, and now 'Family Guy' is set to do the same for Brian. When will the episode air, and who will be the ghosts of girlfriends past?

'Family Guy' Season 11 Adds Ryan Reynolds As The Son of God

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:37:07 +0000

Just when you thought the next season of 'Family Guy' couldn't get any weirder after recruiting Johnny Depp to reprise the iconic role of Edward Scissorhands, they go and pull a holy hat trick. After an initial appearance as himself a year ago, and making a cameo in Seth MacFarlane's feature-film debut 'Ted,' Ryan Reynolds will make his third appearance for the animation mogul on 'Family Guy.' But who will he be playing exactly, and when will it air?

'Family Guy' Gets an Appearance by Johnny Depp — as Edward Scissorhands

George Roush — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:30:32 +0000

‘Family Guy’ is hotter than ever, especially with the recent success of creator Seth MacFarlane’s first movie ‘Ted’ lighting up the box office like a San Diego 4th of July fireworks display. ‘Family Guy‘ will be returning soon, and its already got one A-lister lined up. According to EW, Johnny Depp will be making a [...]

Comic Con 2012: New Posters For 'Family Guy,' 'The Cleveland Show' and 'American Dad'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:32:37 +0000

We know what some of you are thinking: 'Family Guy' is still on?! Yes. Yes it is. In fact, it will probably stay on for the foreseeable future as it continues to bring in countless millions for everyone involved each year. Whether you like it or not, the Seth MacFarlane family of animated programs (which also includes 'The Cleveland Show' and 'American Dad') are here to stay, even as MacFarlane himself focuses his attention to the big screen after the success of 'Ted.' All three of his shows will be present at Comic Con this year and to help remind you of this fact, three new posters have been released to get the fans excited.

'Family Guy' Picks Up 'Twilight' Star Kellan Lutz as, You Guessed It, Handsome Guy

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:08:48 +0000

Kellan Lutz might not be the highest profile handsome face of the 'Twilight' saga, but he certainly puts himself out there plenty more than Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner. So while you're not likely to catch R. Pattz popping up on 'Family Guy,' or even a Time Warner Cable commercial, you can count on Kellan Lutz to pick up the slack.

'Family Guy' and 'Simpsons' Writers Protest 'Community' Emmy Submission

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:21:57 +0000

The Emmys can be rather confusing for all their rules and regulations, in that certain shows can't compete, or that animation can't submit itself for writing categories, instead remaining its own category. Now, the latest Emmy ballot has the writers of 'Family Guy, 'The Simpsons' and others hopping mad, but what does 'Community' have to do with it?

Weekly Dose of Ridiculous: Kathie Lee, Family Guy and Honey Boo Boo

Britt Hayes — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:30:08 +0000

This week wasn't too ridiculous, thanks to people still recovering from BBQ meat comas, but then the middle of the week hit and Kathie Lee Gifford stuck her foot in her mouth and some clown gave one of those 'Toddlers & Tiaras' girls her own show. Oh, and Seth MacFarlane said something about Jewish people.

See the Controversial 'Family Guy' Ad Banned From Newspapers

Britt Hayes — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:51:28 +0000

Seth MacFarlane posted an Emmy “for your consideration” ad for his hit animated Fox series ‘Family Guy,’ and now we can see why newspapers and trade publications are refusing to run it. The image comes courtesy of MacFarlane’s own Twitter account, presented with no explanation other than, “Here it is– the Emmy ad the trades [...]

'Family Guy' and 'American Dad' Renewed, No 'Cleveland Show?'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:13:17 +0000

Let the reign of Seth MacFarlane continue! Where once 'Family Guy' had been cancelled and seemingly gone forever, eight years later FOX announces that the series will indeed return for an 11th season, while its spiritual spin-off 'American Dad' will return for an eighth alongside it. So with Seth MacFarlane's first two series renewed, what's to become of 'The Cleveland Show?'