Sherlock Holmes replaces Microsoft in sponsorship deal
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
The Warner Brothers movie Sherlock Holmes has picked up the sponsorship of "Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show" for broadcast November 8th.
'All Seth Night' November 8th
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Fox is hosting an 'All Seth Night' on November 8th with a special variety show and two new episodes of Family Guy (Along with The Cleveland Show and American Dad!)
Family Guy Cast on "Inside the Actors Studio"
The "Family Guy" cast will be featured on "Inside the Actors Studio" on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7PM EST on Bravo. Check out a preview.
Promotions at Family Guy
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Series veterans Steve Callaghan and Mark Hentemann have signed separate three-year deals with the show's producer, 20th Century Fox TV. Under the lucrative seven-figure pacts, the two have been promoted to executive producers and named showrunners.
Former showrunners David Goodman and Chris Sheridan will remain on the show as executive producers alongside Callaghan, Hentemann, creator Seth MacFarlane and Danny Smith.
In divvying up responsibilities, Callaghan will focus more on running the writers' room while Hentemann shepherds production.
Season 8 Premieres with "Road to the Multiverse"
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
The 8th season of Family Guy will premiere on September 27th, 2009 at 9:00pm with the episode "Road to the Multiverse", in which Stewie and Brian travel through alternate universes.
Darkside DVD Due December 22nd
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Seth MacFarlane announced via his Twitter account that Something, Something, Something, Darkside will be released December 22nd on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Fox to host mini-marathon on August 16th
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Fox will host a mini-marathon of the episode that helped Family Guy earn its Emmy nomination on August 16th. Starting at 8:30pm ET Fox will show Road to Germany, I Dream of Jesus and Family Gay.
Darkside delayed and Muppet name change
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Reports from Comic-con have revealed more plots for Season 8, but big news is that Something, Something, Something Darkside has been pushed back to a Christmastime release. Also, the 3rd planned Star Wars parody has been changed from The Great Muppet Caper to Episode VI - We Have A Bad Feeling About This.
Family Guy to compete for 'Best Comedy' Emmy
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Family Guy has become only the second animated show to receive a nomination for the 'Best Comedy' Emmy after The Flintsones in 1961. They'll be facing stiff competition from The Office which is trying for their third straight as well as How I Met Your Mother and 30 Rock.
Family Guy's own David Goodman to write 'Hong Kong Phooey' Movie
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
According to a story in the Hollywood Reporter, Family Guy's own David Goodman has been tapped to write the upcoming Hong Kong Phooey movie based on the 1970s cartoon.
September Season Premier dates announced
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Fox has announced September 27th as the start of the next season of Animation Domination with Family Guy, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, and The Simpsons. No episodes have been announced but only the regular half-hour time slot is allotted on that date leaving the question of when Something, Something, Something Darkside will air. [1]
Big Fat Peter Vol. 7 Special Edition
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Due for release beginning this Tuesday in the United States,Target Stores are advertising a deluxe version for Volume 7 called "Big Fat Peter Collector's Pack". Price is around $5 more than regular version. Ad states that, along with the DVDs, it includes a Long John Peter poster and fan art collector's booklet. ("Quantities limited, no rain checks"). Sounds like this set is what the "Mad Genius Bonus Pack" was for Volume 6. [2]
Latest Buzz: MacFarlane asks Blitt to write upcoming Family Guy movie
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Watch the following MakingOf interview with Ricky Blitt, writer of the upcoming film. He mentions Seth has approached him to write the movie, and he said he would work on it sometime later this year. [3].
Seth MacFarlane wins Webby Award
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Seth MacFarlane wins Webby Award for Film & Video Person of the Year.
Family Guy movie in "early stages"
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Renewed buzz about the Family Guy movie.
Return of the Jedi to get Family Guy treatment
Monday, March 2, 2009
Talks about future episodes and the upcoming star wars parodies [4].