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'Django Unchained' and 'Ted' Lead MTV Movie Award Nominations

Damon Houx — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:44:02 +0000

Oscar season seems to be getting longer each year, with speculation picking up in earnest in September and continues until the ceremony itself is concluded. There is much less curiosity around the fan-voted MTV Movie Awards, which also make them more fun, and this year 'Django Unchained' and 'Ted' lead the pack of nominees.

2013 Oscars: Watch Mark Wahlberg and Ted Present an Award

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:48:12 +0000

While Seth MacFarlane was hosting the 2013 Oscars, his cinematic alter ego Ted appeared on stage as well with co-star Mark Wahlberg to present the sound awards. Wondering how they did that? Watch Ted and Mark Wahlberg together at the 2013 Oscars to see for yourself.

FOX Orders Seth McFarlane Live-Action Sitcom 'Dads' to Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:02:08 +0000

Between the ongoing success of 'Family Guy,' 'American Dad,' 'The Cleveland Show,' 'Ted' and his upcoming gig hosting the Oscars, Seth MacFarlane has the world by a string. And with live-action success at the box-office, where better to turn next than a live-action TV series? As pilot season picks up, FOX has given a strong display of faith to MacFarlane picking up to series live-action comedy pilot 'Dads,' but what role will MacFarlane take on the actual show?

Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Replacing 'Ted' as Our Favorite 'Teddy Bear'?

Nick Romano — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:17 +0000

After the success of the Mark Wahlberg- and Seth MacFarlane-starring 'Ted,' Universal Pictures is committed to bringing a sequel of the teddy bear-comedy to the big screen. But the flick may have some competition coming in the form of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

The WWE superstar turned actor will potentially follow up his stint in 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'Pain & Gain,' 'Fast Six,' 'Snitch' and his 2014 'Hercules' gig with a teddy bear movie of his own currently called -- wait for it -- 'Teddy Bear.'

Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Appear Together at 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:13:23 +0000

When Seth MacFarlane was announced as the host of the 2013 Oscars we wondered whether MacFarlane would bring some of his more famous characters to the big show. Well we won't have to wait until February 24 to find out. Star Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he and "Ted" will appear together on stage at the 2013 Oscars.

'Ted 2′ – Mark Wahlberg Says the Sequel Will Be "Sick"

Damon Houx — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:32:14 +0000

After this summer's surprise success of 'Ted,' it was no surprise that Universal was looking to make a sequel as quickly as possible, and if what Mark Wahlberg is saying is true, we may get it sooner than you'd think.

New to DVD and Blu-ray: 'Ted,' 'The Bourne Legacy' and Another 'Ice Age'

James Rocchi — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:38:52 +0000

New on DVD, Blu-ray and streaming this week: 'Bourne' is back, 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' tries to keep a franchise warm, plus the raucous comedy of Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' and Christopher Nolan's first film 'Following' gets the Criterion treatment. 'The Bourne Legacy' Blu-ray/DVD When is a franchise not a franchise? Replacing Matt Damon's [...]

'Ted' Passes 'The Hangover' to Become the Biggest R-Rated Movie Ever

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:30:14 +0000

Meet a most unlikely box office champion: a foul-mouthed teddy bear from Boston. ' Ted' seemed a strange proposition from the get-go, but the little guy with a big heart and extensive vocabulary (courtesy of writer-director-star Seth MacFarlane) made a hefty splash when he burst onto the scene in late-June with a $54 million opening. And now, four months later, he's the King of the R-Rated Comedies.

'Ted 2′ and More 'Bourne' Sequels in the Works at Universal

Britt Hayes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:59:58 +0000

Thanks to the success of both ‘Ted‘ and ‘The Bourne Legacy‘ this year, Universal is already working on developing more sequels because that’s what you guys want, so that’s what you guys are going to get. Let the sequel-izing commence! THR is reporting that NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke spoke today about the company’s plans for [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' Wins the Weekend, but is it a Winner?

Jacob Hall — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:34:24 +0000

Consider this weekend a study of three animation companies. Temporarily forget about 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Ted' and 'Moonrise Kingdom.' What do the box office numbers of 'Ice Age: Continental Drift,' 'Brave' and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' tell us about their respective studios? 'Ice Age' won the weekend, but is it actually a winner?

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Amazing Spider-Man' Lives Up to its Title

Jacob Hall — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:32:19 +0000

With the exception of poor Katy Perry, everyone was a winner at the box office this week. Seriously. Of the top ten films, nine of them either opened well or held well, making this one of the most consistent weekends of the summer season. Filmmakers and studios: pat yourselves on the backs. You've earned this one.

Ted 2: What Will Seth MacFarlane Do For an Encore?

Christopher Campbell — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:55:05 +0000

Given the record-breaking success of 'Ted' this past weekend, the execs at Universal are most certainly talking today about plans for 'Ted 2.' Hollywood ought to now have greater trust in original ideas. Or, if not that, at least they should allow Seth MacFarlane to develop any other original project of his own devise. After all, much of the appeal of the comedy is that it's by the creator of 'Family Guy' and other hit television series. And his trademark pop culture-possessed sense of humor draws audiences more than does this film's specific story of arrested development.

But knowing Hollywood, we can guarantee that its first response this morning is to focus not on the “fluke” $54 million gross of a fresh property but on how to turn that newly minted name brand into an ongoing franchise. So what will Seth MacFarlane cook up for 'Ted 2?'

Seth McFarlane's 'Ted' Reveals its Motion-Capture Technique

George Roush — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:10:12 +0000

'Ted' is getting great reviews from those who have already seen it. Fans of 'Family Guy' are sure to be in for a raunchy, laugh out loud treat when they go the the film in theaters this Friday. But how did they get that talking bear on screen? They didn't use a real teddy bear, so how was it done? Take a look at a video showing the motion capture process used for this upcoming Mark Wahlberg comedy.

Hollywood Offers Up Too Many Bad Gay Jokes This Weekend

Jordan Hoffman — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:36:08 +0000

Dear Hollywood, What the hell, man?

I know that at the end of the day all you care about is the bottom line, but, as individuals, you are liberals. That's just the way it is. But I guess the special red telephones got disconnected because things got out of hand this weekend. There are not one, not two, but three otherwise normal, liberal Hollywood movies from big studios that think nothing of a little homophobic humor. Consider that the release date comes not even a full week after Gay Pride, and I think we can call this a major disconnect.

'Ted' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:25:39 +0000

When I was a little kid I prayed to any deity that would listen to grant my dog the power of speech. I was pretty sure my dog would be chock full of witticisms and would be a nice additional voice in family affairs.

The dream never came true, but the character of Brian on all 652 seasons of 'Family Guy' have made for a nice substitute. And I'm fairly certain that some dorm room kids crunked on the chronic (or whatever the younger generation calls it these days) have sat glassy-eyed in front of their TVs, watched Brian the dog and wondered what it would be like to actually see an anthropomorphized character like, you know, for real man.

Seth MacFarlane's very entertaining 'Ted' is the closest we'll get to that in a long time.

Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' to Replace 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' in June

Britt Hayes — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:51:01 +0000

What could possibly fill the gaping, 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' sized void in our hearts? Universal seems to think we could use a foul-mouthed talking bear, so the studio has snatched up the recently vacated June 29th slot and is filling it with 'Ted.'

Latest Trailer For Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' Shows Off New Laughs

George Roush — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:28:19 +0000

Two days ago the red band trailer for the brand new comedy 'Ted' went online. The upcoming Mark Wahlberg comedy is the first full-length feature film from 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane, and now the official green band trailer for the movie has now been released.

'Ted' Trailer: Seth MacFarlane Brings You a Foul-Mouthed Teddy Bear [NSFW]

Jacob Hall — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:25:42 +0000

Whether you care for his humor or not, there's no denying the fact that Seth MacFarlane pretty much owns television at this point. The man behind 'Family Guy,' 'American Dad' and 'The Cleveland Show' has built a comedy empire on the small screen, but there remain other worlds to conquer. Will, 'Ted,' his live action directorial debut about a man and his raunchy teddy bear, be the weapon he needs to strike forth into a new realm? You can answer that yourself by watching the very NSFW red band trailer below.