Fox Entertainment has renewed its blockbuster Animation Domination slate of “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers” for an additional two seasons, president of scripted programming Michael Thorn announced.
The early renewals of the trio, hailing from Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television Animation, means that the long-running series will continue through the 2024-25 broadcast cycle. The stalwart Fox shows guarantee Seasons 14 and 15 for “Bob’s Burgers,” Seasons 22 and 23 for “Family Guy” and Seasons 35 and 36 for “The Simpsons,” which has now surpassed its own record for the longest-running scripted series in television history.
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“With this trio of renewals, we celebrate excellence in animation on Fox, our wonderful, long-time partnership with 20th Television and the brilliant creators and incredible voices behind these forever favorites,” Thorn said in a statement. “Three-plus decades of ‘The Simpsons,’ more than two decades of Family Guy...
The early renewals of the trio, hailing from Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television Animation, means that the long-running series will continue through the 2024-25 broadcast cycle. The stalwart Fox shows guarantee Seasons 14 and 15 for “Bob’s Burgers,” Seasons 22 and 23 for “Family Guy” and Seasons 35 and 36 for “The Simpsons,” which has now surpassed its own record for the longest-running scripted series in television history.
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“With this trio of renewals, we celebrate excellence in animation on Fox, our wonderful, long-time partnership with 20th Television and the brilliant creators and incredible voices behind these forever favorites,” Thorn said in a statement. “Three-plus decades of ‘The Simpsons,’ more than two decades of Family Guy...
- 1/26/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
While the hosts of The Today Show‘s third hour were lampooned in a recent episode of Seth MacFarlane’s adult animated sitcom Family Guy, they made it clear on Friday’s show that they’re taking the joke in stride.
“Yes, we made Family Guy!” said weatherman Al Roker, with co-host Dylan Dreyer adding, “This is like the highlight of my career!” after tossing to a clip.
The scene in question from January 9 episode “Mister Act” sees Griffin patriarch Peter (MacFarlane) present his wife Lois (Alex Borstein) with an exercise bike as a gift. “I thought you’d like it,” he says. “I saw it on the Today show.”
“2nd Hour with Hoda [Kotb] and Savannah [Guthrie],” asks Lois, “or 3rd Hour with the nonsense people?”
“2nd Hour,” Peter then assures his wife.
“[This is] your fault,” joked co-host Sheinelle Jones, with reference to Roker.
“Thank you! I wear it [proudly]. We’re the nonsense people,...
“Yes, we made Family Guy!” said weatherman Al Roker, with co-host Dylan Dreyer adding, “This is like the highlight of my career!” after tossing to a clip.
The scene in question from January 9 episode “Mister Act” sees Griffin patriarch Peter (MacFarlane) present his wife Lois (Alex Borstein) with an exercise bike as a gift. “I thought you’d like it,” he says. “I saw it on the Today show.”
“2nd Hour with Hoda [Kotb] and Savannah [Guthrie],” asks Lois, “or 3rd Hour with the nonsense people?”
“2nd Hour,” Peter then assures his wife.
“[This is] your fault,” joked co-host Sheinelle Jones, with reference to Roker.
“Thank you! I wear it [proudly]. We’re the nonsense people,...
- 1/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Seth MacFarlane and Fox’s “Family Guy” team want you to understand how the Covid-19 vaccine works so badly that they sent Stewie and Brian inside Peter’s body to show you.
The new three-minute short, which you can view above, was written by the “Family Guy” writers in collaboration with MacFarlane and a team of scientific experts and epidemiologists. It’s intended to “educate, entertain and encourage the millions of unvaccinated citizens around the globe to feel confident getting vaccinated against Covid-19.”
Described as “part ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ part educational film from high school science class, but told with all the irreverence and hilarity for which ‘Family Guy’ is known,” the PSA shows Peter Griffin (voiced by MacFarlane) at the doctor’s office debating getting the shot, when Stewie (also MacFarlane) and Brian teleport inside his body and explain how vaccines work before Peter gets the shot from Dr. Hartman.
The new three-minute short, which you can view above, was written by the “Family Guy” writers in collaboration with MacFarlane and a team of scientific experts and epidemiologists. It’s intended to “educate, entertain and encourage the millions of unvaccinated citizens around the globe to feel confident getting vaccinated against Covid-19.”
Described as “part ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ part educational film from high school science class, but told with all the irreverence and hilarity for which ‘Family Guy’ is known,” the PSA shows Peter Griffin (voiced by MacFarlane) at the doctor’s office debating getting the shot, when Stewie (also MacFarlane) and Brian teleport inside his body and explain how vaccines work before Peter gets the shot from Dr. Hartman.
- 9/21/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Family Guy‘s entire catalog of past seasons soon will be available only on Disney-owned networks and platforms. Beginning on Sept. 20, comedy-focused Fxx and corporate sibling Freeform will become the exclusive cable homes to the series’ reruns from Seasons 1-19. Hulu continues to be the exclusive Family Guy streaming platform.
In a competitive situation, FX Networks in 2019 landed off-network rights to Family Guy, starting with its 16th (2017-18) season, also shared with Freeform. At the time, the older seasons of Seth Macfarlane’s animated hit remained on Adult Swim/TBS. The show now will permanently leave its longtime cable home on the Turner networks.
Additionally, as part of the ongoing efforts to bring the libraries of all signature Disney-produced series under the Disney umbrella, Fxx has nabbed non-exclusive rights to animated series Futurama, which will join the network in November. (It is unclear whether Futurama will leave Syfy at that...
In a competitive situation, FX Networks in 2019 landed off-network rights to Family Guy, starting with its 16th (2017-18) season, also shared with Freeform. At the time, the older seasons of Seth Macfarlane’s animated hit remained on Adult Swim/TBS. The show now will permanently leave its longtime cable home on the Turner networks.
Additionally, as part of the ongoing efforts to bring the libraries of all signature Disney-produced series under the Disney umbrella, Fxx has nabbed non-exclusive rights to animated series Futurama, which will join the network in November. (It is unclear whether Futurama will leave Syfy at that...
- 9/17/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Both “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers” have been picked up for two additional seasons each at Fox. The renewals will see “Family Guy” run through Season 20, while “Bob’s Burgers” will run through Season 13.
“’Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ are key pillars of our network’s success,” said Michael Thorn, president of enteratinment for Fox Entertainment. “By taking the genre to new heights and driving pop culture in meaningful ways, they’ve laid the foundation for making Animation Domination one of the most powerful program blocks in all of television. Both of these two-season renewals affirm once again our commitment to animation and empower us to continue in our build as the leader in the space with distinct and fresh new comedies. We’d like to thank Seth, Loren and their entire teams, not to mention our partners at 20th Television, and we’re excited to continue these great shows with them.
“’Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ are key pillars of our network’s success,” said Michael Thorn, president of enteratinment for Fox Entertainment. “By taking the genre to new heights and driving pop culture in meaningful ways, they’ve laid the foundation for making Animation Domination one of the most powerful program blocks in all of television. Both of these two-season renewals affirm once again our commitment to animation and empower us to continue in our build as the leader in the space with distinct and fresh new comedies. We’d like to thank Seth, Loren and their entire teams, not to mention our partners at 20th Television, and we’re excited to continue these great shows with them.
- 9/23/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox has locked in two of the tentpoles of its Sunday animation block for two more years. The network has renewed flagship Family Guy for Seasons 19 and 20 and the Emmy-winning Bob’s Burgers for a 12th and 13th season. The two long-running series, along with animated stalwart The Simpsons, come from 20th Television.
The Simpsons was picked up for an unprecedented 31st and 32nd seasons in early 2019 as former Fox sibling 20th TV was about to move to Disney as part of a $71.3 billion asset acquisition. I hear talks are underway on a major Simpsons renewal too.
“Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers are key pillars of our network’s success. By taking the genre to new heights and driving pop culture in meaningful ways, they’ve laid the foundation for making Animation Domination one of the most powerful program blocks in all of television,” said Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Entertainment.
The Simpsons was picked up for an unprecedented 31st and 32nd seasons in early 2019 as former Fox sibling 20th TV was about to move to Disney as part of a $71.3 billion asset acquisition. I hear talks are underway on a major Simpsons renewal too.
“Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers are key pillars of our network’s success. By taking the genre to new heights and driving pop culture in meaningful ways, they’ve laid the foundation for making Animation Domination one of the most powerful program blocks in all of television,” said Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Entertainment.
- 9/23/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Family Guy is paying tribute to the late Adam West on tonight’s season 17 finale.
In a preview clip, Brian the dog suggests changing the name of James Woods High School to Adam West High.
At first, the family questions Brian’s proposal. But he states his case by mocking conservative actor Woods and wins everyone over.
“James Woods is an embarrassment to Quahog. He’s a political troll and a maniac on Twitter,” Brian says.
Everyone quickly comes around and Peter says, “I’ll make a special video dedication reminding people of how great Mayor West was.”
The late Batman TV star voiced the role of Mayor West from 2000 until his death in 2017.
As for Woods, last month Twitter locked his account over a tweet the platform considered threatening in nature. The conservative star later said in a statement to The Daily Wire he would no longer be using the platform.
In a preview clip, Brian the dog suggests changing the name of James Woods High School to Adam West High.
At first, the family questions Brian’s proposal. But he states his case by mocking conservative actor Woods and wins everyone over.
“James Woods is an embarrassment to Quahog. He’s a political troll and a maniac on Twitter,” Brian says.
Everyone quickly comes around and Peter says, “I’ll make a special video dedication reminding people of how great Mayor West was.”
The late Batman TV star voiced the role of Mayor West from 2000 until his death in 2017.
As for Woods, last month Twitter locked his account over a tweet the platform considered threatening in nature. The conservative star later said in a statement to The Daily Wire he would no longer be using the platform.
- 5/13/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
For its final DVD Emmy screener, “Family Guy” is taking on its biggest target yet: The “Game of Thrones” juggernaut.
The “Family Guy” mailer, now being sent to voters, features Peter Griffin, looking a lot like Jon Snow on the Season 8 poster of “Game of Thrones.” At his foot, Brian the dog is doing his best direwolf cosplay. (Scroll to the bottom to see the full screener image.)
“Due to a printing error, if you wish to vote for ‘Game of Thrones,’ please check the ‘Family Guy’ box on the animation ballot,” the screener reads.
“If you look very closely, amidst the artwork is a Starbucks cup,” joked “Family Guy” executive producer Rich Appel.
Appel said the show ran the screener gag by HBO to make sure they were Ok with it — and to make clear that, no, “Family Guy” was not actually condoning voter fraud.
“Our position was, ‘Game of Thrones...
The “Family Guy” mailer, now being sent to voters, features Peter Griffin, looking a lot like Jon Snow on the Season 8 poster of “Game of Thrones.” At his foot, Brian the dog is doing his best direwolf cosplay. (Scroll to the bottom to see the full screener image.)
“Due to a printing error, if you wish to vote for ‘Game of Thrones,’ please check the ‘Family Guy’ box on the animation ballot,” the screener reads.
“If you look very closely, amidst the artwork is a Starbucks cup,” joked “Family Guy” executive producer Rich Appel.
Appel said the show ran the screener gag by HBO to make sure they were Ok with it — and to make clear that, no, “Family Guy” was not actually condoning voter fraud.
“Our position was, ‘Game of Thrones...
- 5/8/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Family Guy is saying its final farewell to Carrie Fisher.
On Sunday, Fox’s animated hit series will eulogize Fisher’s character Angela and, ultimately, the actress, who died in December 2016 at age 60 of a cardiac arrest. “Who could turn the world on with a smile? Angela,” Peter Griffin says during his eulogy at a funeral held on a rainy day.
Along with references to several well-known theme songs, including Friends and Cheers, Peter reveals Angela died “doing what she loved: Swimming less than 20 minutes after eating.”
Describing her as “fearless, spontaneous and honest,” Peter’s final words about Angela...
On Sunday, Fox’s animated hit series will eulogize Fisher’s character Angela and, ultimately, the actress, who died in December 2016 at age 60 of a cardiac arrest. “Who could turn the world on with a smile? Angela,” Peter Griffin says during his eulogy at a funeral held on a rainy day.
Along with references to several well-known theme songs, including Friends and Cheers, Peter reveals Angela died “doing what she loved: Swimming less than 20 minutes after eating.”
Describing her as “fearless, spontaneous and honest,” Peter’s final words about Angela...
- 12/8/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
“Family Guy” will rename the high school seen on the animated series after the late Adam West. West, who died last year, had recurred as the Mayor of Quahog on the animated series.
“We thought it was fitting to pay tribute to him, not only as a character but a person in our lives,” executive producer Steve Callaghan said Saturday at the “Family Guy” San Diego Comic-Con panel. “We decided to rename the high school on the show, and from this point forward it will be Adam West Regional High School.”
Added star Alex Borstein (Lois): “…and stick it to James Woods!”
The panel also revealed some of next season’s guest stars, including Patrick Stewart, Kyrie Irving, Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski, Sarah Paulson and Sam Elliot. Bryan Cranston and Niecy Nash also now recur as Peter Griffin’s new bosses at the brewery, and Mandy Moore plays a...
“We thought it was fitting to pay tribute to him, not only as a character but a person in our lives,” executive producer Steve Callaghan said Saturday at the “Family Guy” San Diego Comic-Con panel. “We decided to rename the high school on the show, and from this point forward it will be Adam West Regional High School.”
Added star Alex Borstein (Lois): “…and stick it to James Woods!”
The panel also revealed some of next season’s guest stars, including Patrick Stewart, Kyrie Irving, Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski, Sarah Paulson and Sam Elliot. Bryan Cranston and Niecy Nash also now recur as Peter Griffin’s new bosses at the brewery, and Mandy Moore plays a...
- 7/21/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Peter Griffin is really stepping in it this time.
TVLine has an exclusive first look at Family Guy‘s Comic-Con mini poster, which features custom art from an upcoming Season 17 episode titled “Big Trouble in Little Quahog.” The episode was written by Dominic Bianchi and Joe Vaux, who also directs. (Vaux was responsible for last season’s “Send in Stewie, Please” and “Three Directors.”)
Family Guy will also have a presence at Comic-Con, returning for a special panel on Saturday, July 21 from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. in Ballroom 20. Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Mike Henry, as well as executive producers Rich Appel,...
TVLine has an exclusive first look at Family Guy‘s Comic-Con mini poster, which features custom art from an upcoming Season 17 episode titled “Big Trouble in Little Quahog.” The episode was written by Dominic Bianchi and Joe Vaux, who also directs. (Vaux was responsible for last season’s “Send in Stewie, Please” and “Three Directors.”)
Family Guy will also have a presence at Comic-Con, returning for a special panel on Saturday, July 21 from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. in Ballroom 20. Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Mike Henry, as well as executive producers Rich Appel,...
- 7/13/2018
- TVLine.com
20th Century Fox Television, always a fixture at San Diego Comic-Con, will be spotlighting its brand new vampire series The Passage this year with a world premiere screening and talent session.
The series, which is launching on Fox in early 2019, is based on Justin Cronin’s bestselling fantasy book trilogy about a secret government medical facility that experiments with a dangerous virus that could either cure all disease or cause the downfall of the human race. Series stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyaa Sidney, Henry Ian Cusick, Jamie McShane and Ep Liz Heldens and Ep/director Jason Ensler will be chatting on the first Friday night of Comic-Con at 6 Pm.
Other highlights include a sneak peek of Season 2 of the X-Men-inspired series The Gifted on Saturday at 2:30 Pm. And we can’t forget Kurt Sutter bringing his FX Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans M.C. on Sunday.
Below is Fox’s full schedule for Comic-Con,...
The series, which is launching on Fox in early 2019, is based on Justin Cronin’s bestselling fantasy book trilogy about a secret government medical facility that experiments with a dangerous virus that could either cure all disease or cause the downfall of the human race. Series stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyaa Sidney, Henry Ian Cusick, Jamie McShane and Ep Liz Heldens and Ep/director Jason Ensler will be chatting on the first Friday night of Comic-Con at 6 Pm.
Other highlights include a sneak peek of Season 2 of the X-Men-inspired series The Gifted on Saturday at 2:30 Pm. And we can’t forget Kurt Sutter bringing his FX Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans M.C. on Sunday.
Below is Fox’s full schedule for Comic-Con,...
- 6/25/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
It was never really in doubt, but Fox has confirmed the long-running animated series by Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy, will return to its schedule.
Bob’s Burgers is also a go for a ninth season by Fox.
The wicked comedy of Family Guy features voices by Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry. 20th Century Fox Television is in charge of production with Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin as executive producers and showrunners. Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and Kara Vallow are executive producers with MacFarlane.
Bob’s Burgers features voicing by H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.
Loren Bouchard created the series and is the executive producer and writer, working with executive producer Jim Dauterive. The series is a co-production between 20th Century Fox Television and Bento Box Entertainment.
Both series are in production on their new seasons.
Bob’s Burgers is also a go for a ninth season by Fox.
The wicked comedy of Family Guy features voices by Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry. 20th Century Fox Television is in charge of production with Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin as executive producers and showrunners. Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and Kara Vallow are executive producers with MacFarlane.
Bob’s Burgers features voicing by H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.
Loren Bouchard created the series and is the executive producer and writer, working with executive producer Jim Dauterive. The series is a co-production between 20th Century Fox Television and Bento Box Entertainment.
Both series are in production on their new seasons.
- 5/12/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Seth MacFarlane’s “Family Guy” has been renewed for a 16th season at Fox.
The half-hour animated raunchy family comedy from creator, executive producer and star MacFarlane stars the voice talent of Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry. The 16th season will also mark the 20th anniversary of the series.
The 15th season featured a special limited commercial interruption event episode and its 300th episode, and averaged 2.55 million total live viewers and a rating of 1.15 in the 18-49 demo. When looking at live+7, the series averages 10.6 multi-platform viewers and a 1.8 in the demo.
“Family Guy” is a 20th Century Fox Television production. Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin serve as executive producers and showrunners, while Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and Kara Vallow are executive producers alongside MacFarlane.
MacFarlane’s other Fox series, “The Orville,” was previously renewed, as was “9-1-1,” “Empire,” “Star,” “The Resident,” “The Gifted” and “The Simpsons.
The half-hour animated raunchy family comedy from creator, executive producer and star MacFarlane stars the voice talent of Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Mike Henry. The 16th season will also mark the 20th anniversary of the series.
The 15th season featured a special limited commercial interruption event episode and its 300th episode, and averaged 2.55 million total live viewers and a rating of 1.15 in the 18-49 demo. When looking at live+7, the series averages 10.6 multi-platform viewers and a 1.8 in the demo.
“Family Guy” is a 20th Century Fox Television production. Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin serve as executive producers and showrunners, while Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and Kara Vallow are executive producers alongside MacFarlane.
MacFarlane’s other Fox series, “The Orville,” was previously renewed, as was “9-1-1,” “Empire,” “Star,” “The Resident,” “The Gifted” and “The Simpsons.
- 5/12/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Carrie Fisher will not only return posthumously in next month’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” but also in two more episodes of Fox’s animated hit “Family Guy.” Fisher, who died last December, had a recurring role as family patriarch Peter’s sexually-harassing boss, Angela, and on tonight’s episode she sticks it to Peter by firing him… three times. “She comes in dressed in this odd get-up that we’ve never seen her wear before, and says, ‘You’re relieved of your position,'” executive producer Steve Callaghan told Entertainment Weekly. “It’s like, who fires someone that way?...
- 11/5/2017
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Sunday’s Family Guy (Fox, 9/8c) is a true labor of love, 18 months in the making — and it shows.
The episode, titled “Three Directors,” tells the story of Angela firing Peter from the brewery in the style of three different big-screen visionaries: Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson and Michael Bay. And while there’s obviously a bigger payoff for viewers familiar with the directors’ work, you needn’t fancy yourself a film buff to enjoy the episode.
“We tried to write it in a way where even a casual movie viewer would still get a lot of the jokes and references,...
The episode, titled “Three Directors,” tells the story of Angela firing Peter from the brewery in the style of three different big-screen visionaries: Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson and Michael Bay. And while there’s obviously a bigger payoff for viewers familiar with the directors’ work, you needn’t fancy yourself a film buff to enjoy the episode.
“We tried to write it in a way where even a casual movie viewer would still get a lot of the jokes and references,...
- 11/4/2017
- TVLine.com
Adam West may be gone, but his character will live on in Family Guy.
The actor, who passed away on June 10 from leukemia, will posthumously appear as the Mayor of Quahog in five episodes during the show's upcoming 15th season. According to executive producer Steve Callaghan, who wrote the first
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The actor, who passed away on June 10 from leukemia, will posthumously appear as the Mayor of Quahog in five episodes during the show's upcoming 15th season. According to executive producer Steve Callaghan, who wrote the first
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- 6/30/2017
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Horror icons are coming to Quahog. Fox Digital Entertainment, Lionsgate, and Starz have teamed up with TinyCo to bring the Leprechaun, Ash Williams, and Billy the Puppet into the mobile game Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff.
Press Release: Santa Monica and San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2016—TinyCo, a Jam City Company, is pleased to announce a thrilling collaboration between Fox Digital Entertainment, Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf) and Starz (Nasdaq: Strza, Strzb), to bring an exciting mix of iconic film and television horror characters to Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff for the hit mobile game’s limited-time Halloween event.
The release features Billy the Puppet from Lionsgate’s Saw films, the most popular long-running horror franchise in history, Ash Williams from Starz’s popular Ash vs Evil Dead television series and Leprechaun from Lionsgate’s classic Leprechaun film franchise checking into a hilariously haunted hotel run by James Woods,...
Press Release: Santa Monica and San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2016—TinyCo, a Jam City Company, is pleased to announce a thrilling collaboration between Fox Digital Entertainment, Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf) and Starz (Nasdaq: Strza, Strzb), to bring an exciting mix of iconic film and television horror characters to Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff for the hit mobile game’s limited-time Halloween event.
The release features Billy the Puppet from Lionsgate’s Saw films, the most popular long-running horror franchise in history, Ash Williams from Starz’s popular Ash vs Evil Dead television series and Leprechaun from Lionsgate’s classic Leprechaun film franchise checking into a hilariously haunted hotel run by James Woods,...
- 11/1/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Prepare to be “so excited” for Family Guy‘s fifteenth season. (And maybe a little scared, too.)
RelatedExclusive: The Simpsons Enlists Brainy Trio for Donald Trump Parody in Season 28
Mark-Paul Gosselaar is lending his voice to an upcoming episode of the Fox animated comedy, in which he’ll reprise his Saved By the Bell role, TVLine has learned exclusively. And it gets better: Gosselaar is helping reenact one of the series’ most iconic moments — when Zack discovers that Jessie is abusing caffeine pills.
“It’s a very famous scene where Stewie is in the Elizabeth Berkley role,” executive producer Richard Appel teases.
RelatedExclusive: The Simpsons Enlists Brainy Trio for Donald Trump Parody in Season 28
Mark-Paul Gosselaar is lending his voice to an upcoming episode of the Fox animated comedy, in which he’ll reprise his Saved By the Bell role, TVLine has learned exclusively. And it gets better: Gosselaar is helping reenact one of the series’ most iconic moments — when Zack discovers that Jessie is abusing caffeine pills.
“It’s a very famous scene where Stewie is in the Elizabeth Berkley role,” executive producer Richard Appel teases.
- 8/29/2016
- TVLine.com
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and a glimpse of the upcoming season’s best new offerings at Comic-Con. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV-related events.
PhotosFall TV Preview: Your Guide to Next Season’s New Shows
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 20
6 pm Warner Bros. Television’s annual “Preview Night” will unspool the pilot episodes for NBC’s Powerless,...
PhotosFall TV Preview: Your Guide to Next Season’s New Shows
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
Wednesday, July 20
6 pm Warner Bros. Television’s annual “Preview Night” will unspool the pilot episodes for NBC’s Powerless,...
- 6/28/2016
- TVLine.com
Michael and Lincoln are hightailing it to San Diego.
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2016 slate and a panel for Fox’s 9-episode Prison Break revival is on the docket, with returning cast members Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies and Robert Knepper all confirmed to attend.
VideosPrison Break: Michael and Lincoln Reunite in Trailer for Fox Revival
Bones will make its last Sdcc appearance ahead of its 12th and final season with nearly its entire cast — Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Tj Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor and John Boyd included — present.
High profile reboot...
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2016 slate and a panel for Fox’s 9-episode Prison Break revival is on the docket, with returning cast members Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies and Robert Knepper all confirmed to attend.
VideosPrison Break: Michael and Lincoln Reunite in Trailer for Fox Revival
Bones will make its last Sdcc appearance ahead of its 12th and final season with nearly its entire cast — Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Tj Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor and John Boyd included — present.
High profile reboot...
- 6/20/2016
- TVLine.com
Comic-Con 2015 has kicked off in San Diego, and below you'll find Digital Spy's mega-guide, listing all of the major movies and TV panels for each day.
Note: All timings are in California's Pacific Standard Time (Pst), for GMT (UK time) add 8 hours. So 12 noon in San Diego will be 8pm in London.
13 things we're most excited about at Comic-Con 2015
Browse our ultimate guide day-by-day:
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Thursday, July 9
Open Road (10.45am local time/6.45pm UK time, Hall H)
Movies Tbc
The Autobiography of James T Kirk (10.45am local time, 6.45pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
William Shatner will read excerpts from this new Star Trek in-world memoir, at a panel moderated by author and former Family Guy exec David Goodman.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 / The Last Witch Hunter (12pm local time, 8pm UK time, Hall H)
New footage presentation, plus cast and filmmaker...
Note: All timings are in California's Pacific Standard Time (Pst), for GMT (UK time) add 8 hours. So 12 noon in San Diego will be 8pm in London.
13 things we're most excited about at Comic-Con 2015
Browse our ultimate guide day-by-day:
Thursday, July 9
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Thursday, July 9
Open Road (10.45am local time/6.45pm UK time, Hall H)
Movies Tbc
The Autobiography of James T Kirk (10.45am local time, 6.45pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
William Shatner will read excerpts from this new Star Trek in-world memoir, at a panel moderated by author and former Family Guy exec David Goodman.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 / The Last Witch Hunter (12pm local time, 8pm UK time, Hall H)
New footage presentation, plus cast and filmmaker...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Below is Digital Spy's daily guide to the major movies and TV panels happening in San Diego this Saturday, July 11.
Once Upon a Time (10am local time, 6pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
Cast members Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, Sean Maguire and Rebecca Mader appear for a Q&A alongside co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The session will be moderated by Community's Yvette Nicole Brown, and also features a sneak peak at season five.
Warner Bros: Man from Uncle, Pan, Batman vs Superman (10.30am local time, 6.30pm UK time, Hall H)
Footage presentations and Q&As.
Man from Uncle: Cast members Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki.
Pan: Cast members Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller and Garrett Hedlund, director Joe Wright
Batman vs Superman: Cast members Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot,...
Once Upon a Time (10am local time, 6pm UK time, Ballroom 20)
Cast members Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, Sean Maguire and Rebecca Mader appear for a Q&A alongside co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The session will be moderated by Community's Yvette Nicole Brown, and also features a sneak peak at season five.
Warner Bros: Man from Uncle, Pan, Batman vs Superman (10.30am local time, 6.30pm UK time, Hall H)
Footage presentations and Q&As.
Man from Uncle: Cast members Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Debicki.
Pan: Cast members Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller and Garrett Hedlund, director Joe Wright
Batman vs Superman: Cast members Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot,...
- 7/9/2015
- Digital Spy
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and the upcoming season’s best new offerings at San Diego Comic-Con. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV related events.
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark and check back often!
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6 pm Preview Night exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes for Supergirl,...
- 6/10/2015
- TVLine.com
Twentieth Century Fox Television has unveiled its Comic-Con 2015 slate, and it promises to be a fearfest with a joint panel for FX’s American Horror Story and Fox’s upcoming Scream Queens.
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Fox favorites Sleepy Hollow, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and more will return to the event, taking place July 8-12, while newcomers Damien (to air on A&E), Minority Report and The Last Man on Earth (both on Fox) and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX) will make their first trip to San Diego.
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Fox favorites Sleepy Hollow, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons and more will return to the event, taking place July 8-12, while newcomers Damien (to air on A&E), Minority Report and The Last Man on Earth (both on Fox) and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX) will make their first trip to San Diego.
- 6/1/2015
- TVLine.com
Family Guy returns for season 13 with a vengeance—or at least the most-anticipated crossover episode in years as the Griffins spend some quality time in Springfield with the Simpsons (Sept. 28, 9 p.m. Fox). “I don’t have any expectations that it will start world peace,” executive producer Steve Callaghan tells EW. “I hope it entertains people for an hour, and I hope it puts to rest rumors that there’s a big feud between us and The Simpsons. And I hope it gets people to end global warming.” If that’s the goal of the premiere, how high did Family Guy...
- 9/26/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Is Vinny the dog headed back soon to Family Guy? Not right away, but the actor who gave voice to him is. Tony Sirico—who played the Griffins’ replacement pooch for Brian in three episodes last season—is guest-starring in another episode this season, EW has learned exclusively. This time, the former star of The Sopranos will play a heightened version of himself in several live-action moments that are sprinkled into an installment of the animated Fox comedy that will air in late fall or early winter. “He is irritated about what’s being said a couple different times throughout one episode,...
- 9/25/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Even Peter Griffin can’t get enough of Connie Britton.
The undeniably likeable Nashville star—who rocks a great head of hair, by the way, and that is a detail that’s relevant for this story—has recorded a brief cameo for Family Guy, EW has learned exclusively. A cutaway gag in an episode titled “Baking Bad” that will air in October involves Peter breaking into Britton’s home. “She wakes up in bed to discover Peter is munching on her hair,” says executive producer Steve Callaghan, adding: “Especially if you saw her in Friday Night Lights, her hair just looks so yummy,...
The undeniably likeable Nashville star—who rocks a great head of hair, by the way, and that is a detail that’s relevant for this story—has recorded a brief cameo for Family Guy, EW has learned exclusively. A cutaway gag in an episode titled “Baking Bad” that will air in October involves Peter breaking into Britton’s home. “She wakes up in bed to discover Peter is munching on her hair,” says executive producer Steve Callaghan, adding: “Especially if you saw her in Friday Night Lights, her hair just looks so yummy,...
- 9/8/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
"Family Guy" hit Ballroom 20 on Saturday (July 26) for its annual Comic-Con panel, an event with kinda tends to ebb and flow in hype based on whether or not Seth MacFarlane is there to mock question-askers. This was a second consecutive Seth MacFarlane-free year. Last year he was working on "A Million Ways To Die In The West." This year, his absence was unexplained [on the "Family Guy" panel, but it came up at "American Dad" subsequently] and raises the possibility that Seth MacFarlane has just become too big for making fun of questioners at Comic-Con. Fortunately, in lieu of Seth MacFarlane, the "Family Guy" team arrived with a longer clip reel for the season's hour-long "The Simpsons Guy" crossover event, which will air on September 28. At TCA press tour last week we got a very brief sizzle reel that included jokes about the Springfield location ("I can't imagine we're allowed to...
- 7/26/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
If you’ve always wondered what would happen if Peter Griffin and Homer Simpson hung out at a bar while Bart and Stewie made prank phone calls, Family Guy is about to satisfy your crossover craving. In the Sept. 28 season premiere, “The Simpsons Guy,” the albino Griffins wind up by accident in Springfield, where they are greeted warmly by the hepatits-y Simpsons. But a fast friendship christened with delicious doughnuts may be forever destroyed by an argument over Pawtucket Patriot Ale and Duff Beer, which leads to an epic chicken fight.
To see the collision of these two animated worlds...
To see the collision of these two animated worlds...
- 7/26/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Note: All timings are Pacific unless otherwise specified.
Saturday, July 26
Warner Bros panel (10am, Hall H)
Actors from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Mad Max: Fury Road, footage from Jupiter Ascending confirmed, Batman vs Superman footage likely. Other announcements Tbc.
The Simpsons (10am, Ballroom 20)
Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director since 1987 David Silverman.
Steven Universe (10am, Indigo Ballroom)
Phineas & Ferb (10am, Room 6A)
Marvel Animation Presents (10.30am, Room 6Bcf)
Once Upon A Time (11am, Ballroom 20)
Actors Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, and Jared Gilmore, co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Regular Show (11am, Indigo Ballroom)
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (11.15am, Room 6A)
Helix (12 noon, Indigo Ballroom)
Legendary Pictures panel (12.15am, Hall H)
Details Tbc
Family Guy (1pm, Ballroom 20)
Voice actors Seth Green and Mike Henry, executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith, and Peter Shin,...
Saturday, July 26
Warner Bros panel (10am, Hall H)
Actors from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and Mad Max: Fury Road, footage from Jupiter Ascending confirmed, Batman vs Superman footage likely. Other announcements Tbc.
The Simpsons (10am, Ballroom 20)
Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director since 1987 David Silverman.
Steven Universe (10am, Indigo Ballroom)
Phineas & Ferb (10am, Room 6A)
Marvel Animation Presents (10.30am, Room 6Bcf)
Once Upon A Time (11am, Ballroom 20)
Actors Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, and Jared Gilmore, co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz.
Regular Show (11am, Indigo Ballroom)
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (11.15am, Room 6A)
Helix (12 noon, Indigo Ballroom)
Legendary Pictures panel (12.15am, Hall H)
Details Tbc
Family Guy (1pm, Ballroom 20)
Voice actors Seth Green and Mike Henry, executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith, and Peter Shin,...
- 7/26/2014
- Digital Spy
While Comic-Con will have more than enough animation to satisfy even the most enthusiastic fan, a few special TV panels stand out as some of the most anticipated animated series panels of the year, including a special sneak peek at the upcoming Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover episode and more.
Top 10 Animation Panels
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story is heading to Comic-Con with an exclusive first look at Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new holiday special. Executive producer Galyn Susman (Toy Story Of Terror!), director Steve Prucell (Brave) and head of story Derek Thompson (Wall-e) will also show off exclusive sketches and storyboards and give behind the scenes scoop on the newest Toy Story adventure. Certainly a must see for any self-respecting Toy Story fanatic.
– Thursday, July 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room 6A
Comedy Central: Key & Peele and Introducting Moonbeam City!
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key...
Top 10 Animation Panels
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story is heading to Comic-Con with an exclusive first look at Toy Story That Time Forgot, a new holiday special. Executive producer Galyn Susman (Toy Story Of Terror!), director Steve Prucell (Brave) and head of story Derek Thompson (Wall-e) will also show off exclusive sketches and storyboards and give behind the scenes scoop on the newest Toy Story adventure. Certainly a must see for any self-respecting Toy Story fanatic.
– Thursday, July 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Room 6A
Comedy Central: Key & Peele and Introducting Moonbeam City!
Comedians Keegan-Michael Key...
- 7/22/2014
- Uinterview
The Simpsons Saturday 10:00-11:00 Am – Ballroom 20: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons – no gifts please – with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike Anderson and director-for-life David Silverman. Topics include the new “Treehouse of Horror,” “Simpsorama,” a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more. Family Guy Saturday: 1:00 Pm-1:45 Pm – Ballroom 20 The Griffins are back at Comic-Con with an exclusive sneak peek at the historic Family Guy/The Simpsons crossover episode, “The Simpsons Guy,” in which Peter and clan hit Springfield! Celebrate Season 13 with voice stars Seth Green and Mike Henry, as well as executive producers Rich Appel, Steve Callaghan, Danny Smith and co-executive producer Peter Shin, plus surprise guests. Sleepy Hollow Friday 5:45-6:45 Pm – Room 6Bcf: Sleepy Hollow executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Len Wiseman, Mark Goffman and Heather Kadin return to Comic-Con with the breakout show...
- 7/15/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Photo by Leonard Lee at MTV
Saturday is always the biggest, craziest and best day at San Diego Comic-Con. All of the really cool big stuff happens on Saturday, and this year there are some fun things to plan for. Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Saturday July 26th, and you can go through the whole thing here to plan out your day. I've included a few of the highlights below though to give you an idea of what is in store for the fans. The biggest panels taking place are for Marvel and Warner Bros. We'll see you there!
The Simpsons - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons-no gifts please-with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director for life David Silverman. Topics include the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more.
Saturday July...
Saturday is always the biggest, craziest and best day at San Diego Comic-Con. All of the really cool big stuff happens on Saturday, and this year there are some fun things to plan for. Comic-Con International has released the full schedule for Saturday July 26th, and you can go through the whole thing here to plan out your day. I've included a few of the highlights below though to give you an idea of what is in store for the fans. The biggest panels taking place are for Marvel and Warner Bros. We'll see you there!
The Simpsons - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Simpsons-no gifts please-with creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director for life David Silverman. Topics include the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, a visit from Homer Simpson and much, much more.
Saturday July...
- 7/12/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Saturday TV schedule at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con is all about superheroes, witches, freaks and vampires. But mostly superheroes. DC and Warner Bros. have cooked up a comicbook extravaganza, booking three straight hours in Hall H in order to show off the highly anticipated series "Gotham" (making its world premiere), "The Flash" and "Constantine," plus the hit returning series "Arrow." Meanwhile, fans will say goodbye to "True Blood," while "American Horror Story" will be making its Sdcc debut. Plus, "Family Guy" meets "The Simpsons," Syfy returns to the Con, and more. "The Simpsons" The animated legend is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a panel focusing on the new Treehouse of Horror, Simpsorama, and much, much more. When: Saturday July 26, 2014 10:00am - 10:45am Where: Ballroom 20 Who: Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director MikeAnderson, and director David Silverman. "Once Upon a Time" The cast and...
- 7/12/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Comic-Con 2014 is almost upon us, and the networks have just started announcing which of their shows will be lucky enough to be heading to San Diego this year.
After three wickedly successful seasons, the cast of American Horror Story (Coven and Freak Show) will be making their Comic-Con debut. Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and newcomer Michael Chiklis will be joined by executive producer Tim Minear in Room 6De on Saturday, July 26 from 7-8 Pm for a recap of last season and an exclusive sneak peek at Freak Show.
Showtime has also announced that their new hit series, Penny Dreadful, will be making its first appearance at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20 for a one-hour session scheduled for 6 Pm. The panel will include stars Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney and Harry Treadaway, along with creator/writer/executive producer John Logan. In addition, Showtime and Penny Dreadful...
After three wickedly successful seasons, the cast of American Horror Story (Coven and Freak Show) will be making their Comic-Con debut. Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and newcomer Michael Chiklis will be joined by executive producer Tim Minear in Room 6De on Saturday, July 26 from 7-8 Pm for a recap of last season and an exclusive sneak peek at Freak Show.
Showtime has also announced that their new hit series, Penny Dreadful, will be making its first appearance at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 24 in Ballroom 20 for a one-hour session scheduled for 6 Pm. The panel will include stars Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney and Harry Treadaway, along with creator/writer/executive producer John Logan. In addition, Showtime and Penny Dreadful...
- 7/7/2014
- by Lindsay Sperling
- We Got This Covered
What happens when a spin-off stops spinning? It’s time to come home. On Sunday’s episode of Family Guy (Fox, 9 p.m.), Cleveland Brown will pop up on Spooner Street, as he’s moving back to the old neighborhood with his family. (Welcome back, Donna, Roberta, Cleveland Jr., and Rallo, too). But this homecoming comes with a hiccup: When Lois and Cleveland’s wife, Donna, get in a fight, they tell their husbands that they can’t hang out anymore. “It’s up to Cleveland and Peter to reconcile the women and see a way to allow these two guys to be friends again,...
- 5/10/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Joss Whedon and Ronald D Moore are among the TV show creators who feature in a new documentary trailer.
Showrunners will be the first feature-length film that delves into the world of TV executive producers, and the processes behind making a successful show.
Doctor Who and Sherlock producer Steven Moffat makes a cameo appearance in the promo.
Jj Abrams, Steven S DeKnight (Spartacus), Matthew Carnahan (House of Lies), Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time), Hart Hanson (Bones) and Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) have also contributed to the film.
Directed by Des Doyle, the film was created with the backdrop of WonderCon.
It will also feature Steven Molaro (The Big Bang Theory), Steve Callaghan (Family Guy), John Rogers (Leverage) and Andrew Kreisberg (Arrow). Rockne S O'Bannon (Revolution), Marc Guggenheim (Arrow), and Chris Carter (The X-Files) are also involved in the film.
Showrunners will be the first feature-length film that delves into the world of TV executive producers, and the processes behind making a successful show.
Doctor Who and Sherlock producer Steven Moffat makes a cameo appearance in the promo.
Jj Abrams, Steven S DeKnight (Spartacus), Matthew Carnahan (House of Lies), Jane Espenson (Once Upon a Time), Hart Hanson (Bones) and Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) have also contributed to the film.
Directed by Des Doyle, the film was created with the backdrop of WonderCon.
It will also feature Steven Molaro (The Big Bang Theory), Steve Callaghan (Family Guy), John Rogers (Leverage) and Andrew Kreisberg (Arrow). Rockne S O'Bannon (Revolution), Marc Guggenheim (Arrow), and Chris Carter (The X-Files) are also involved in the film.
- 4/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Exclusive: Jj Abrams, Matthew Carnahan, Jane Espenson, Hart Hanson, Ronald D. Moore, Kurt Sutter, and Joss Whedon are just some of the powerhouse television creators who appear in new docu Showrunners, from writer/director Des Doyle. Pic is the first feature length film to explore the rising power of the TV showrunner and the behind the scenes process that goes into making a hit show. Doyle brought the WonderCon crowds a taste over the weekend, appearing alongside Steven Molaro (The Big Bang Theory), Espenson (Once Upon a Time, Husbands), Steve Callaghan (Family Guy), John Rogers (Leverage, The Librarians), Andrew Kreisberg (Arrow), Rockne S. O’Bannon (Revolution), Marc Guggenheim (Arrow), Chris Carter (The X-Files, The After), and Showrunners co-producer Ryan Patrick McGuffey to unveil a clip from the film, which you can check out exclusively on Deadline below. The Black Sheep Productions, Romark Entertainment, and Junto Entertainment production came together with...
- 4/22/2014
- by JEN YAMATO
- Deadline TV
Everyone was pretty much astounded when “Family Guy” killed off Brian. When he was first killed off, the show’s executive producer, Steve Callaghan, said it would be a “fun way to shake things up” on the popular Fox animated show. However, “fun” is not how a lot of people felt, both diehards and former fans alike. I think it’s safe to say that Brian is everyone’s favorite character on “Family Guy”–he’s the heart and soul of that show, the only person (or, dog, since that’s what he is) that actually acts like a human being. But anyway, “Family Guy” creator MacFarlane has finally broken his silence as to how he [ Read More ]
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- 1/14/2014
- by monique
- ShockYa
Turns out the death of Brian Griffin on Family Guy was part of a message from creator Seth MacFarlane. After the family dog was hit by a car in an episode last month, the animated Fox show brought Brian back last night, and MacFarlane commented on the plot turn with a pair of tweets after the show aired on the East Coast.
Why 'Family Guy' Killed Brian Griffin
First, he wrote, "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they...
Why 'Family Guy' Killed Brian Griffin
First, he wrote, "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they...
- 12/16/2013
- Rollingstone.com
Family Guy fans, it looks like your new friend Vinny's going to be around for a while. The revamped opening credit sequence for the series shows the recent addition to the family taking the late Brian Griffin's place in the traditional song-and-dance routine.
Why Family Guy Killed Brian Griffin
The Fox show killed off Brian in its November 24th episode, "Life of Brian," crushing the family's long-suffering pet beneath a car. Peter Griffin managed to find a new talking dog at the pet store and brought home Vinny, voiced...
Why Family Guy Killed Brian Griffin
The Fox show killed off Brian in its November 24th episode, "Life of Brian," crushing the family's long-suffering pet beneath a car. Peter Griffin managed to find a new talking dog at the pet store and brought home Vinny, voiced...
- 12/9/2013
- Rollingstone.com
It’s no secret that even stalwart fans of “Family Guy” are upset over the departure of Brian the dog, but all might not be lost after all.
According to a report, the December 15th episode of the popular animated series will likely put things right in the universe once again.
The summary for the show states, “Stewie devises a master plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas.” It stands to reason that there may be some time travel and dog-saving coming soon.
Executive producer Steve Callaghan previously told press, “We thought it could be a fun way to shake things up. As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be and we got very excited about the way this change will affect the family dynamics and the characters.”...
According to a report, the December 15th episode of the popular animated series will likely put things right in the universe once again.
The summary for the show states, “Stewie devises a master plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas.” It stands to reason that there may be some time travel and dog-saving coming soon.
Executive producer Steve Callaghan previously told press, “We thought it could be a fun way to shake things up. As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be and we got very excited about the way this change will affect the family dynamics and the characters.”...
- 12/6/2013
- GossipCenter
Brian, Family Guy's erudite dog who died in an episode last month, may return to the series.
The character will appear on the show's December 15th episode, though how and why he will return remains a mystery, Entertainment Weekly reports. The character was run over by a car in the November 24th episode and even though his human friend, the talking baby Stewie Griffin, tried to rebuild a broken time machine to save the dog, he was unable.
The official synopsis of the episode on the 15th, titled "Christmas Guy,...
The character will appear on the show's December 15th episode, though how and why he will return remains a mystery, Entertainment Weekly reports. The character was run over by a car in the November 24th episode and even though his human friend, the talking baby Stewie Griffin, tried to rebuild a broken time machine to save the dog, he was unable.
The official synopsis of the episode on the 15th, titled "Christmas Guy,...
- 12/6/2013
- Rollingstone.com
You might want to dry those eyes and pour a welcome-back martini for Brian, because it looks like our dearly departed dog will be returning shortly to Family Guy.
Yes, the beloved talking canine who met his demise in the Nov. 24 episode will pop back up on the animated Fox comedy in the Dec. 15 installment. (The network declined to comment.) How exactly Brian — who is voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane — will re-emerge from the land of the dead is unknown, but he will continue to play a role on the show. (In an episode slated to run next fall,...
Yes, the beloved talking canine who met his demise in the Nov. 24 episode will pop back up on the animated Fox comedy in the Dec. 15 installment. (The network declined to comment.) How exactly Brian — who is voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane — will re-emerge from the land of the dead is unknown, but he will continue to play a role on the show. (In an episode slated to run next fall,...
- 12/5/2013
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Fans of Family Guy are mourning the loss of Brian, who was killed off in last week's episode on Seth MacFarlane's animated series. The family dog had been in each and every episode since the pilot. He was tragically hit by a car and died. But that wasn't the only story that had people talking. Here are the five biggest stories of the week! Family Guy's Shocking Death: Executive producer Steve Callaghan spoke to E! News exclusively right after the stunning episode and revealed how the decision came about to make this crucial decision. "Well, this was an idea that got pitched in the writers room and it sort of caught fire, and we thought it could be a fun way to shake things...
- 11/30/2013
- E! Online
This past Sunday, Family Guy in case anyone is still doubting it, Brian Griffin is dead and he’s not coming back. At least if Steve Callaghan has anything to say about it. What began as a “fun way to shake things up” has turned into the latest source of fan backlash on the Internet. Well, you can add this writer to the list of people that think this is one of the stupidest ideas since Cousin Oliver showed up to the Brady’s doorstep.
Killing off Brian is one of those Jump The Shark moments that most TV shows find it hard to recover from. Seeing as Family Guy is already on shaky ground with its continued fanbase, this seems to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Here’s five reasons why this author feels it’s time to put Family Guy itself under the bus,...
Killing off Brian is one of those Jump The Shark moments that most TV shows find it hard to recover from. Seeing as Family Guy is already on shaky ground with its continued fanbase, this seems to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Here’s five reasons why this author feels it’s time to put Family Guy itself under the bus,...
- 11/27/2013
- by Mike Reyes
- Obsessed with Film
Family Guy sent one of its most beloved characters – the sensible and relatable talking dog Brian Griffin – off to a bloody grave on Sunday, letting him get run down by a car in a surprisingly somber episode that was nevertheless filled with the cartoon series' trademark one-off jokes and wacky cutaways. In the two days since, Brian's death has hit many Family Guy fans hard, leading them to protest the decision with an online petition but also to wonder if his death is really permanent.
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- 11/26/2013
- Rollingstone.com
They love to change things up and cause creative tension, but the folks behind “Family Guy” may have gone too far with their decision to kill the beloved Griffin family dog Brian.
Executive producer Steve Callaghan explained that creator Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the writers pondered the idea and ultimately decided to replace the pup with another pooch named Vinny whose voice is provided by Tony Sirico of “The Sopranos” fame.
"MacFarlane is a big fan of 'The Sopranos' and always loved Tony Sirico in particular, and he thought it would be fun to write a character based around his voice and his personality.”
Callaghan added, “It sort of caught fire as a fun way to shake things up. As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be, and we got very excited about the way this...
Executive producer Steve Callaghan explained that creator Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the writers pondered the idea and ultimately decided to replace the pup with another pooch named Vinny whose voice is provided by Tony Sirico of “The Sopranos” fame.
"MacFarlane is a big fan of 'The Sopranos' and always loved Tony Sirico in particular, and he thought it would be fun to write a character based around his voice and his personality.”
Callaghan added, “It sort of caught fire as a fun way to shake things up. As soon as this idea came up, we started talking about what the next couple episodes could be, and we got very excited about the way this...
- 11/26/2013
- GossipCenter
Spoiler alert: Stop reading if you don’t want to know who died on ‘Family Guy’!
The death of a very important member of the Griffin family has been a tragic loss for countless fans, and while we were hoping for a reincarnation, unfortunately, we now know that one of our all-time favorite characters won’t coming back! Read on to find out who died, and how we know the crucial character won’t be returning to the show.
Is Brian Griffin Really Dead? — Screwed The Pooch: Proof He Isn’t Coming Back Brian Dies On 'Family Guy' Take Our Poll
The Griffins’ beloved dog Brian (voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane) was hit and killed by a car in the Nov. 24 episode of Family Guy – and it looks like there’s no hope of him coming back to life. How do we know? Well first of all, Stewie just disassembled his time machine.
The death of a very important member of the Griffin family has been a tragic loss for countless fans, and while we were hoping for a reincarnation, unfortunately, we now know that one of our all-time favorite characters won’t coming back! Read on to find out who died, and how we know the crucial character won’t be returning to the show.
Is Brian Griffin Really Dead? — Screwed The Pooch: Proof He Isn’t Coming Back Brian Dies On 'Family Guy' Take Our Poll
The Griffins’ beloved dog Brian (voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane) was hit and killed by a car in the Nov. 24 episode of Family Guy – and it looks like there’s no hope of him coming back to life. How do we know? Well first of all, Stewie just disassembled his time machine.
- 11/26/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
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