Everyone knows Mila Kunis as a brilliant comedy performer, because her name is strongly associated with such sitcoms, as That '70s Show with her role of the hilarious Jackie Burkhart and Family Guy, where she voices Meg, the eldest child of the Griffins.
After the actress’ roles in Friends with Benefits (2011), Ted (2012) and Bad Moms (2016), which are all comedies, it’s hard to imagine her in a dramatical setting. However, she totally breaks the canon with the 2020 shocking movie, now climbing Netflix’s top.
The film’s plot revolves around Kunis’ Molly, a 31-year-old drug addict on her 15th attempt at sobriety. It may sound really desperate, but this time she’s really willing to stop using heroin, and she’s trying to convince not only the audience, but her own estranged mother Deb (played by the accomplished Glenn Close) of that.
Molly begs Deb to allow her to stay...
After the actress’ roles in Friends with Benefits (2011), Ted (2012) and Bad Moms (2016), which are all comedies, it’s hard to imagine her in a dramatical setting. However, she totally breaks the canon with the 2020 shocking movie, now climbing Netflix’s top.
The film’s plot revolves around Kunis’ Molly, a 31-year-old drug addict on her 15th attempt at sobriety. It may sound really desperate, but this time she’s really willing to stop using heroin, and she’s trying to convince not only the audience, but her own estranged mother Deb (played by the accomplished Glenn Close) of that.
Molly begs Deb to allow her to stay...
- 5/6/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Hey, TV fans! Can you believe that some of the shows we can’t imagine life without were this close to disappearing from our screens?
I know, it’s mind-blowing! Imagine our beloved characters and their crazy adventures being cut short – it’s like a nightmare.
Well, get ready for a wild ride because we’re diving into the jaw-dropping stories of iconic TV series hanging by a thread. From last-minute saves to unexpected twists, these shows have quite the tale to tell.
So, prepare to be amazed as we uncover the shocking truth behind why these fan favorites almost bit the dust!
1. Friends
Yes, you read that right. The beloved sitcom “Friends” was once in danger of facing the chopping block.
As someone who’s laughed and cried along with Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, learning about the show’s near-cancellation felt like a shock.
Related: 15 TV...
I know, it’s mind-blowing! Imagine our beloved characters and their crazy adventures being cut short – it’s like a nightmare.
Well, get ready for a wild ride because we’re diving into the jaw-dropping stories of iconic TV series hanging by a thread. From last-minute saves to unexpected twists, these shows have quite the tale to tell.
So, prepare to be amazed as we uncover the shocking truth behind why these fan favorites almost bit the dust!
1. Friends
Yes, you read that right. The beloved sitcom “Friends” was once in danger of facing the chopping block.
As someone who’s laughed and cried along with Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, learning about the show’s near-cancellation felt like a shock.
Related: 15 TV...
- 5/3/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
The doctors were in at the top of Nielsen’s streaming ratings for the beginning of April.
Medical dramas The Resident and Grey’s Anatomy were the top two titles for the week of April 1-7, finishing with 1.18 billion and 1.15 billion minutes of viewing time (both stream on Hulu and Netflix). The Resident actually slipped a little from the previous week‘s 1.48 billion minutes, which was good for second overall, but the show that had been ahead of it — Netflix’s 3 Body Problem — fell further. The sci-fi series dropped by about 47 percent to a still solid 937 million minutes of viewing.
Disney’s animated movie Wish had its streaming premiere on April 3 and racked up 1.02 billion minutes of watch time over its first five days on Disney+. It’s the first film on Disney+ to crack the billion-minute mark since Elemental did so in September 2023. Bluey (1.08 billion minutes) also crossed the...
Medical dramas The Resident and Grey’s Anatomy were the top two titles for the week of April 1-7, finishing with 1.18 billion and 1.15 billion minutes of viewing time (both stream on Hulu and Netflix). The Resident actually slipped a little from the previous week‘s 1.48 billion minutes, which was good for second overall, but the show that had been ahead of it — Netflix’s 3 Body Problem — fell further. The sci-fi series dropped by about 47 percent to a still solid 937 million minutes of viewing.
Disney’s animated movie Wish had its streaming premiere on April 3 and racked up 1.02 billion minutes of watch time over its first five days on Disney+. It’s the first film on Disney+ to crack the billion-minute mark since Elemental did so in September 2023. Bluey (1.08 billion minutes) also crossed the...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The children’s animated film “Wish” debuted with just over 1 billion minutes watched in its first five days of streaming on Disney+, per Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings for the April 1-7 interval. Having debuted on April 3, that makes the movie the fourth-most-streamed title of the week.
The No. 1 title of the week was “The Resident,” up from No. 2 the week before when an update to Nielsen’s measurement capabilities drove the series’ chart debut. Across both Hulu and Netflix, the medical drama was watched for nearly 1.2 billion minutes from April 1 to April 7.
“Grey’s Anatomy” was the second-most-streamed title of the week with just over 1.1 billion minutes watched across both Netflix and Hulu. This was a strong viewership bump for the series, which makes the chart almost every week but typically in a lower position. “Bluey” is a constant in the top half of the chart, and made No. 3 during...
The No. 1 title of the week was “The Resident,” up from No. 2 the week before when an update to Nielsen’s measurement capabilities drove the series’ chart debut. Across both Hulu and Netflix, the medical drama was watched for nearly 1.2 billion minutes from April 1 to April 7.
“Grey’s Anatomy” was the second-most-streamed title of the week with just over 1.1 billion minutes watched across both Netflix and Hulu. This was a strong viewership bump for the series, which makes the chart almost every week but typically in a lower position. “Bluey” is a constant in the top half of the chart, and made No. 3 during...
- 5/2/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
It's a busy old time for Paul Walter Hauser – with good reason, since he's been putting in excellent, memorable and award-winning performances in a variety of films and shows. He's now attached to another big title, joining Liam Neeson in the cast of Paramount's new spin on The Naked Gun.
The 1988 original saw David Zucker, brother Jerry, Jim Abrahams and co-writer Pat Proft turn their short-lived comedy series Police Squad! into a movie. It was an instant comedy hit, Leslie Nielsen's iconic central performance cementing his transformation from dramatic actor to comedy legend as Detective Frank Drebin.
Two sequels followed to diminishing returns (though there are still good gags to be enjoyed in both), but we started to hear rumours of a remake in development years ago. That went through a few versions — Ed Helms was attached to star for while — and more recently, Seth MacFarlane has been involved,...
The 1988 original saw David Zucker, brother Jerry, Jim Abrahams and co-writer Pat Proft turn their short-lived comedy series Police Squad! into a movie. It was an instant comedy hit, Leslie Nielsen's iconic central performance cementing his transformation from dramatic actor to comedy legend as Detective Frank Drebin.
Two sequels followed to diminishing returns (though there are still good gags to be enjoyed in both), but we started to hear rumours of a remake in development years ago. That went through a few versions — Ed Helms was attached to star for while — and more recently, Seth MacFarlane has been involved,...
- 5/1/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Jerry Seinfeld has been a recognized comedy star since the early ‘90s, but he has some concerns about modern audiences no longer being interested in watching comedies on their televisions just like what they used to do back in the day.
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
Not only did he blame the advancement of technologies, but he also pointed out how people often police comedy lines and jokes thrown on-air. This simply means that everything they say on screen can either make or break their career due to the rise of cancel culture.
Jerry Seinfeld Airs Frustration Over The Ever-Changing World Of Comedy Shows
In his interview with The New Yorker, actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld lamented the fall of traditional comedy that viewers enjoy on their small screens. Back in the day, people would relax in the form of tuning into their favorite comedy show.
“You mean, like Friends?”: Jerry Seinfeld...
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
Not only did he blame the advancement of technologies, but he also pointed out how people often police comedy lines and jokes thrown on-air. This simply means that everything they say on screen can either make or break their career due to the rise of cancel culture.
Jerry Seinfeld Airs Frustration Over The Ever-Changing World Of Comedy Shows
In his interview with The New Yorker, actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld lamented the fall of traditional comedy that viewers enjoy on their small screens. Back in the day, people would relax in the form of tuning into their favorite comedy show.
“You mean, like Friends?”: Jerry Seinfeld...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
So Help Me Todd’s cancellation news has the whole fan community raging over the unfair decision, but this time things may have gone a bit further than usual.
Apparently, over the course of its relatively short run of two seasons, the show conquered so many hearts and to such an extent that fans weren't enough with just calling CBS out on the social media.
All the fuss around the media actually makes a lot of sense. So Help Me Todd initially follows quite an original and compelling plot that revolves around goofy Todd who isn’t able to keep his life together when it starts falling apart after Todd is deprived of his investigative license.
Luckily, he’s immediately picked up by his own mother, portrayed by Oscar-winning Marcia Gay Harden, who finds him a place in her law firm. Todd’s mother has high hopes that he will...
Apparently, over the course of its relatively short run of two seasons, the show conquered so many hearts and to such an extent that fans weren't enough with just calling CBS out on the social media.
All the fuss around the media actually makes a lot of sense. So Help Me Todd initially follows quite an original and compelling plot that revolves around goofy Todd who isn’t able to keep his life together when it starts falling apart after Todd is deprived of his investigative license.
Luckily, he’s immediately picked up by his own mother, portrayed by Oscar-winning Marcia Gay Harden, who finds him a place in her law firm. Todd’s mother has high hopes that he will...
- 4/26/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Despite the two-year hiatus following its cancellation after Season 3 (the show was renewed in 2005), Family Guy is still a major fixture on television. On January 31, 2024, the iconic animated sitcom celebrated its 25th anniversary, and after Season 22 wrapped on April 17, there's at least one more season to go. In addition, for more than 10 years, the show has aired on Hulu the day after new episodes air on Fox.
The era of traditional broadcasting is gradually being replaced by the dominance of streaming services, and these circumstances are also affecting Family Guy. More and more emphasis is being placed on Hulu, and if the show continues to be released in the coming years, it may eventually move from Fox to the Disney-owned streaming service.
As evidence of this, two new episodes were recently announced that will be released exclusively on Hulu.
New Episodes Announced
Family Guy is not only one of the longest-running animated sitcoms,...
The era of traditional broadcasting is gradually being replaced by the dominance of streaming services, and these circumstances are also affecting Family Guy. More and more emphasis is being placed on Hulu, and if the show continues to be released in the coming years, it may eventually move from Fox to the Disney-owned streaming service.
As evidence of this, two new episodes were recently announced that will be released exclusively on Hulu.
New Episodes Announced
Family Guy is not only one of the longest-running animated sitcoms,...
- 4/26/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
There will likely be some new faces on the Nielsen streaming lists going forward, thanks to a change in the company’s measurements — including The Resident, which crept up to No. 2 during the week of March 25 to 31.
The series racked up nearly 1.5B minutes viewed across Hulu and Netflix, though that wasn’t enough to beat out Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, which took the top spot with almost 1.8B minutes viewed.
Family Guy is also new to the list, debuting at No. 6 with 837M minutes viewed. Nielsen says that “business agreements which preceded the rankings” kept these series off the lists until now.
“The Scr (Streaming Content Ratings) product enhancement has addressed these areas, significantly increasing the breadth of programs reported. All affected programs fall into the acquired category, having been primarily available on Hulu and/or Peacock after airing on a given linear network,” the company wrote.
According to Nielsen,...
The series racked up nearly 1.5B minutes viewed across Hulu and Netflix, though that wasn’t enough to beat out Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, which took the top spot with almost 1.8B minutes viewed.
Family Guy is also new to the list, debuting at No. 6 with 837M minutes viewed. Nielsen says that “business agreements which preceded the rankings” kept these series off the lists until now.
“The Scr (Streaming Content Ratings) product enhancement has addressed these areas, significantly increasing the breadth of programs reported. All affected programs fall into the acquired category, having been primarily available on Hulu and/or Peacock after airing on a given linear network,” the company wrote.
According to Nielsen,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem delivered its second straight No. 1 showing among streaming titles, leading the rankings for the last week of March. The acquired series top 10 had several new entrants, thanks in part to a change in how Nielsen reports the numbers.
The ratings service says it made an “enhancement” to its Streaming Content Ratings, which is the basis for the weekly top 10 lists, that results in a number of programs being added to the Scr product. (They weren’t previously “due to business agreements which preceded the rankings, coupled with the associated technical aspects of measurement.”) The affected programs stream mostly on Hulu and Peacock after airing on linear networks.
The upshot is that former Fox series The Resident (1.48 billion minutes on Hulu and Netflix) and animated mainstays Family Guy (837 million minutes on Hulu) and American Dad (619 million on Hulu) all made their first appearance in the top...
The ratings service says it made an “enhancement” to its Streaming Content Ratings, which is the basis for the weekly top 10 lists, that results in a number of programs being added to the Scr product. (They weren’t previously “due to business agreements which preceded the rankings, coupled with the associated technical aspects of measurement.”) The affected programs stream mostly on Hulu and Peacock after airing on linear networks.
The upshot is that former Fox series The Resident (1.48 billion minutes on Hulu and Netflix) and animated mainstays Family Guy (837 million minutes on Hulu) and American Dad (619 million on Hulu) all made their first appearance in the top...
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ously unavailable. Per Nielsen, a combination of previous business agreements and technical aspects of measurement prevented several acquired series from inclusion in its weekly rankings, and while most of those titles would not have made the Top 10 anyways, some are debuting for the first time thanks to more accurate analysis.
Among those titles is “The Resident,” which appeared on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for the first time during this viewing window in the No. 2 position with 1.5 billion minutes watched. The medical procedural ran on Fox for six seasons from 2018 to 2023 before being canceled, and has seen increased popularity since being added to Netflix in early March, though it was already available on Hulu.
“Family Guy” also jumped onto the overall Top 10 because of the measurement update, taking sixth place with 837 million minutes watched. And on the chart of the Top 10 acquired titles, the update drove “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” to No.
Among those titles is “The Resident,” which appeared on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for the first time during this viewing window in the No. 2 position with 1.5 billion minutes watched. The medical procedural ran on Fox for six seasons from 2018 to 2023 before being canceled, and has seen increased popularity since being added to Netflix in early March, though it was already available on Hulu.
“Family Guy” also jumped onto the overall Top 10 because of the measurement update, taking sixth place with 837 million minutes watched. And on the chart of the Top 10 acquired titles, the update drove “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” to No.
- 4/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
With the rise of adult animation, such as Rick and Morty, on streaming services, it may surprise many Star Trek fans that their adult animated show has been canceled by Paramount +.
However, there is some good news about the show.
Season 5 will still be released, the show's final season.
Many fans of the show and Star Trek fans do not understand why Paramount + has decided to cancel the show as the Star Trek universe seems to be on the rise.
We'll explore why.
What is Star Treks: Lower Decks Animated Show?
Before we examine why the Star Trek: Lower Decks animated show was canceled, let's talk about what it is about and how it fits into the whole Star Trek lore.
Star Trek: Lower Decks takes place in the year 2380, around ten years after the Next Generation series ended in the Star Trek universe.
It's named after one of...
However, there is some good news about the show.
Season 5 will still be released, the show's final season.
Many fans of the show and Star Trek fans do not understand why Paramount + has decided to cancel the show as the Star Trek universe seems to be on the rise.
We'll explore why.
What is Star Treks: Lower Decks Animated Show?
Before we examine why the Star Trek: Lower Decks animated show was canceled, let's talk about what it is about and how it fits into the whole Star Trek lore.
Star Trek: Lower Decks takes place in the year 2380, around ten years after the Next Generation series ended in the Star Trek universe.
It's named after one of...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jason Collins
- TVfanatic
The mother of the voice actor who played Joe Swanson in “Family Guy” made attempts to have the show canceled ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
For 25 years, Patrick Warburton has been the voice behind Joe Swanson on Family Guy. But alas, his kinfolk haven’t quite cheered him on. At a recent PaleyFest LA bash celebrating the show’s milestone, Warburton let slip that his folks aren’t fans of the Seth MacFarlane masterpiece. In fact, his mom even took a stab at getting it axed!
According to Patrick Warburton, his parents’ dislike for the show has only grown stronger over the past 25 years. He revealed that his father spent three months in a monastery and almost became a monk. Additionally, when Warburton was 13 years old, his mother distributed pamphlets in their neighbourhood about the sins of masturbation, which didn’t exactly help Warburton fit in with the cool crowd.
Family Guy...
For 25 years, Patrick Warburton has been the voice behind Joe Swanson on Family Guy. But alas, his kinfolk haven’t quite cheered him on. At a recent PaleyFest LA bash celebrating the show’s milestone, Warburton let slip that his folks aren’t fans of the Seth MacFarlane masterpiece. In fact, his mom even took a stab at getting it axed!
According to Patrick Warburton, his parents’ dislike for the show has only grown stronger over the past 25 years. He revealed that his father spent three months in a monastery and almost became a monk. Additionally, when Warburton was 13 years old, his mother distributed pamphlets in their neighbourhood about the sins of masturbation, which didn’t exactly help Warburton fit in with the cool crowd.
Family Guy...
- 4/25/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Seth MacFarlane‘s Family Guy is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but if Patrick Warburton’s parents had their way, the long-running animated comedy series would be dead and buried.
Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe Swanson on Family Guy since the first season, but his parents have never approved of his involvement in the series. “They hate the show even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said during the PaleyFest LA: Family Guy 25th Anniversary Celebration panel (via People). “My father was in a monastery for three months. He almost became a monk. … My mother [went] around the neighborhood when I was 13 years old passing out pamphlets on the sins of masturbation, [which] did not get me into the cool crowd. So they hate the show.“
Warburton added his mother even tried to get Family Guy cancelled, despite the fact that he was using the money he made from...
Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe Swanson on Family Guy since the first season, but his parents have never approved of his involvement in the series. “They hate the show even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said during the PaleyFest LA: Family Guy 25th Anniversary Celebration panel (via People). “My father was in a monastery for three months. He almost became a monk. … My mother [went] around the neighborhood when I was 13 years old passing out pamphlets on the sins of masturbation, [which] did not get me into the cool crowd. So they hate the show.“
Warburton added his mother even tried to get Family Guy cancelled, despite the fact that he was using the money he made from...
- 4/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
If nothing else, The Veil is certainly efficient. While streaming series tend to stretch out their plots for far too many episodes and multiple seasons, Elisabeth Moss’ new Hulu thriller (premiering next Tuesday, April 30 on the streamer) is told across six lean episodes that mostly clock in well under an hour. Having seen all six, I can say it’s an effectively tense and propulsive drama that scratches that Homeland itch, with its tale of a damaged spy forming a close bond with a possible terrorist. But even in six hours, it still finds time for unnecessary subplots and bizarre...
- 4/24/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Back in 1998, the world saw the first season of That '70s Show, the Fox sitcom that became definitive for the whole generation of back-then teens. Following the tricky lives of a group of six teenage friends of the fictional Point Place, Wisconsin, it attracted millions of viewers until it concluded with the eighth season in 2008.
The sitcom was so successful that its showrunners came up with the idea of the sequel That '90s Show, 10 episodes of which were released on Netflix last January, focusing on the children of the original characters. Thus, the main characters of the follow-up were Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric and Donna, and Jay Kelso, Michael and Jackie’s son.
The parents’ actors reprised their iconic roles, making small appearances in the show. When That '90s Show was renewed for a second season, fans started to hope they will see their favorite characters one more time,...
The sitcom was so successful that its showrunners came up with the idea of the sequel That '90s Show, 10 episodes of which were released on Netflix last January, focusing on the children of the original characters. Thus, the main characters of the follow-up were Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric and Donna, and Jay Kelso, Michael and Jackie’s son.
The parents’ actors reprised their iconic roles, making small appearances in the show. When That '90s Show was renewed for a second season, fans started to hope they will see their favorite characters one more time,...
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Get the scoop on “The Orville” Season 4 from Seth MacFarlane. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
During his chat on The Mike Henry Show, Seth MacFarlane spilled some deets about what’s up with “The Orville.” He accidentally slipped into past tense when talking about it, but he quickly bounced back, assuring everyone he’s still all in for more episodes. You could totally feel his excitement and dedication to keeping the series going strong.
Fans have been on the edge of their seats since the last episode of “The Orville” hit screens on August 4, 2022, eagerly anticipating news of a fourth season. Seth MacFarlane, the mastermind behind the show and one of its stars, has given them a ray of hope. Although he couldn’t confirm when MacFarlane is pretty sure that more episodes will grace the screens eventually.
In 2017, “The Orville” took off on Fox. Then, after two seasons flying high, it...
During his chat on The Mike Henry Show, Seth MacFarlane spilled some deets about what’s up with “The Orville.” He accidentally slipped into past tense when talking about it, but he quickly bounced back, assuring everyone he’s still all in for more episodes. You could totally feel his excitement and dedication to keeping the series going strong.
Fans have been on the edge of their seats since the last episode of “The Orville” hit screens on August 4, 2022, eagerly anticipating news of a fourth season. Seth MacFarlane, the mastermind behind the show and one of its stars, has given them a ray of hope. Although he couldn’t confirm when MacFarlane is pretty sure that more episodes will grace the screens eventually.
In 2017, “The Orville” took off on Fox. Then, after two seasons flying high, it...
- 4/24/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
All hail the queen! Last seen on stage more than a month ago, Miss Cleocatra returns to The Masked Singer on Wednesday (Fox, 8/7c) to face off against the other members of Group B. But who is she really? Let’s dig a little deeper and see if we can identify this mystery celebrity.
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
Some contestants have kept us stumped all season, but let’s be real, this isn’t one of them. From the moment she opened her mouth to sing Etta James’ “Stormy Weather,” we knew exactly which diva was behind this regal kitty — the one and only Jenifer Lewis!
- 4/24/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
It has been a major few years for Epic Games, and its now-lead title is Fortnite, as it grows at a rapid pace with gamers around the world enjoying the chaotic battle royale mode that has been going for over 7 years, but no matter how big the game gets, gamers will always want more.
One of the many items that players hoped would make its way onto the popular game is the ability to play as characters like Samus Aran, Link, Zelda, and others that are only available on Nintendo consoles, and now, thanks to an interview, we know why they won’t ever make an appearance.
Aran Sadly Won’t Be Making an Appearance in Fortnite and Now We Know Why Nintendo could have made a major mistake by not bringing its characters to Fortnite.
Throughout the game’s history, there have been multiple collaborations, spanning from other game franchises like Halo,...
One of the many items that players hoped would make its way onto the popular game is the ability to play as characters like Samus Aran, Link, Zelda, and others that are only available on Nintendo consoles, and now, thanks to an interview, we know why they won’t ever make an appearance.
Aran Sadly Won’t Be Making an Appearance in Fortnite and Now We Know Why Nintendo could have made a major mistake by not bringing its characters to Fortnite.
Throughout the game’s history, there have been multiple collaborations, spanning from other game franchises like Halo,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher won’t be saying “Hello, Wisconsin!” anytime soon.
Despite returning as Jackie and Kelso in the first season of That ’90s Show, Kunis confirmed that neither she nor her husband will appear in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s That ’70s Show spinoff.
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Despite returning as Jackie and Kelso in the first season of That ’90s Show, Kunis confirmed that neither she nor her husband will appear in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s That ’70s Show spinoff.
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- 4/23/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Fallout has been a huge success for Prime. Released on April 10th, it was viewed over 1.5 million times in 5 days. A total of 25 actors made guest appearances. Here are the top 5:
5. Michael Rapaport as Knight Titus
The Brotherhood of Steel has been a constant presence in the video game since its release. As you might expect, the Knights are expected to show bravery and valor.
Titus' face was covered upon his first introduction in Episode 2. When Michael Rapaport was revealed as the actor, viewers may have thought the character was destined for humorous involvement, but instead, Titus turned out to be a self-serving coward.
Rapaport has had cameos in:
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air The Big Bang Theory Friends
But he’s arguably best known as Agent Don Self from Prison Break.
4. Fred Armisen as DJ Carl
In addition to being a popular face on Saturday Night Live,...
5. Michael Rapaport as Knight Titus
The Brotherhood of Steel has been a constant presence in the video game since its release. As you might expect, the Knights are expected to show bravery and valor.
Titus' face was covered upon his first introduction in Episode 2. When Michael Rapaport was revealed as the actor, viewers may have thought the character was destined for humorous involvement, but instead, Titus turned out to be a self-serving coward.
Rapaport has had cameos in:
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air The Big Bang Theory Friends
But he’s arguably best known as Agent Don Self from Prison Break.
4. Fred Armisen as DJ Carl
In addition to being a popular face on Saturday Night Live,...
- 4/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Despite being one of the most recognizable animated sitcoms on TV, Patrick Warburton revealed that his parents have always absolutely hated “Family Guy” — so much so, that his mother once tried to cancel the show entirely.
“They hate it even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said in front of a crowd at PaleyFest on Friday.
The panel — which also included creator Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly and showrunners Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin — was discussing their favorite moments from the show’s 22 seasons on Fox. That’s when Warburton admitted that his family’s spiritual values don’t quite align with the content featured in the adult cartoon.
“You come from a fairly religious family. Are they all huge ‘Family Guy’ fans?” Appel asked initially, which led Warburton to recall his childhood growing up in a devout Christian household.
“Thomas Merton was [my Dad’s] spiritual advisor,...
“They hate it even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said in front of a crowd at PaleyFest on Friday.
The panel — which also included creator Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly and showrunners Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin — was discussing their favorite moments from the show’s 22 seasons on Fox. That’s when Warburton admitted that his family’s spiritual values don’t quite align with the content featured in the adult cartoon.
“You come from a fairly religious family. Are they all huge ‘Family Guy’ fans?” Appel asked initially, which led Warburton to recall his childhood growing up in a devout Christian household.
“Thomas Merton was [my Dad’s] spiritual advisor,...
- 4/22/2024
- by JD Knapp
- The Wrap
Mila Kunis is shutting down the possibility of returning to That ’90s Show Season 2, including Ashton Kutcher.
In a new interview, the actress revealed that she and Kutcher would not be reprising their That ’70s Show characters when the sequel series returns to Netflix.
“No,” Kunis told Et when asked if she and her husband Kutcher would return to the sitcom. “I mean, we did our thing, and they introduced our son in the show.”
Kunis, who was on the red carpet of the PaleyFest in L.A. to celebrate Family Guy, where she voices Meg Griffin, was alongside her co-star Seth Green, who interjected to say he would guest star on That ’90s Show.
“I’ve already done an episode of it, and I’m going back to do another one,” Green said.
Green had a recurring role on That ’70s Show, playing Mitch Miller, the nemesis of Topher Grace’s Eric Forman.
In a new interview, the actress revealed that she and Kutcher would not be reprising their That ’70s Show characters when the sequel series returns to Netflix.
“No,” Kunis told Et when asked if she and her husband Kutcher would return to the sitcom. “I mean, we did our thing, and they introduced our son in the show.”
Kunis, who was on the red carpet of the PaleyFest in L.A. to celebrate Family Guy, where she voices Meg Griffin, was alongside her co-star Seth Green, who interjected to say he would guest star on That ’90s Show.
“I’ve already done an episode of it, and I’m going back to do another one,” Green said.
Green had a recurring role on That ’70s Show, playing Mitch Miller, the nemesis of Topher Grace’s Eric Forman.
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe Swanson on “Family Guy” since the show’s first season 25 years ago, but the role has never exactly gotten his family’s seal of approval. During a recent PaleyFest LA event celebrating “Family Guy’s” 25th anniversary (via People magazine), Warburton revealed that his parents hate the Seth MacFarlane-created animated comedy and their disdain for the show went so far that Warburton’s mom once tried to get “Family Guy” canceled.
“They hate the show even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said. “My father was in a monastery for three months. He almost became a monk. … My mother [went] around the neighborhood when I was 13 years old passing out pamphlets on the sins of masturbation, [which] did not get me into the cool crowd. So they hate the show.”
“My mother belonged to the American Television Council and they were trying to get the show canceled,...
“They hate the show even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said. “My father was in a monastery for three months. He almost became a monk. … My mother [went] around the neighborhood when I was 13 years old passing out pamphlets on the sins of masturbation, [which] did not get me into the cool crowd. So they hate the show.”
“My mother belonged to the American Television Council and they were trying to get the show canceled,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When you hear the name Seth MacFarlane, you probably know what you can expect. The comedian has established himself as a very peculiar author, and when you watch a program produced by him, you probably know that you’re in for some borderline humor that does hit the spot but not always in the way you’d expect. MacFarlane is funny, which cannot be denied, but his humor has been divisive from the very beginning and you know what you can expect.
Whether it’s Ted, his Oscar hosting gig, or his most famous work, the adult animated series Family Guy, MacFarlane certainly knows how to draw attention to himself. The latter series, despite all the criticism, is one of the longest-running adult animated series of all time, with 22 seasons as of the time of writing, and it seems that MacFarlane is not planning on ending the series anytime soon,...
Whether it’s Ted, his Oscar hosting gig, or his most famous work, the adult animated series Family Guy, MacFarlane certainly knows how to draw attention to himself. The latter series, despite all the criticism, is one of the longest-running adult animated series of all time, with 22 seasons as of the time of writing, and it seems that MacFarlane is not planning on ending the series anytime soon,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The 2024 NASCAR season is well underway. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Geico 500 online.
The Geico 500 is set to start on Sunday, April 21 at 3 pm Et. The 500-mile race takes place on the 2.66-mile oval track at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. and competitors will make a total of 188 laps around the track in pursuit of victory — since, as we all know, “if you’re not first, you’re last.”
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The Geico 500 is set to start on Sunday, April 21 at 3 pm Et. The 500-mile race takes place on the 2.66-mile oval track at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. and competitors will make a total of 188 laps around the track in pursuit of victory — since, as we all know, “if you’re not first, you’re last.”
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- 4/21/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Family Guy premiered all the way back in 1999 and has slowly become an integral part of the modern pop culture zeitgeist. The animated sitcom revolves around the dysfunctional Griffin family and was created by Seth MacFarlane. Given the show’s continued popularity, there have often been murmurs of a film.
The Griffin family as depicted in Family Guy
During a recent convention appearance, MacFarlane revealed there were plans for an animated film about the Griffin family’s adventures. However, there is one big problem MacFarlane admitted he must resolve before the film can come to fruition. Here is what Seth MacFarlane recently revealed about the Family Guy movie and the one issue it faces.
Seth MacFarlane Explains What Is Stopping Him From Making a Family Guy Movie
Created by Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy has aired for almost 24 years, with the beloved animated sitcom now in its twenty-second season and still going strong.
The Griffin family as depicted in Family Guy
During a recent convention appearance, MacFarlane revealed there were plans for an animated film about the Griffin family’s adventures. However, there is one big problem MacFarlane admitted he must resolve before the film can come to fruition. Here is what Seth MacFarlane recently revealed about the Family Guy movie and the one issue it faces.
Seth MacFarlane Explains What Is Stopping Him From Making a Family Guy Movie
Created by Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy has aired for almost 24 years, with the beloved animated sitcom now in its twenty-second season and still going strong.
- 4/21/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Good news for Family Guy fans! Hulu announced on Friday that it will be the exclusive home to two holiday specials of the Fox cartoon later this year. (The streamer is already home to new episodes the day after they air on Fox.)
The news was announced during a Friday evening panel at PaleyFest LA, where the show was celebrating its 25th anniversary (since the series premiere in January 1999). Family Guy just completed Season 22, with the finale airing on April 17, and has already been renewed for a Season 23.
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The news was announced during a Friday evening panel at PaleyFest LA, where the show was celebrating its 25th anniversary (since the series premiere in January 1999). Family Guy just completed Season 22, with the finale airing on April 17, and has already been renewed for a Season 23.
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- 4/20/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Hulu is set to get two Family Guy holiday specials later this year.
As the animated sitcom celebrates its 25th anniversary since its premiere, it was confirmed at PaleyFestLA that the Seth MacFarlane-created series would air two holiday specials later this year.
Family Guy’s Season 22 finale is set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 9:32 p.m. Et on Fox, with the episode made available on Hulu the next day.
The series celebrated its 25th anniversary on Jan. 31, 2024, and the cast and EPs participated in a panel at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the milestone on Friday, April 19.
Creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane voices Peter Griffin, Stewie and Brian; Alex Borstein voices Lois; Seth Green voices Chris; Mila Kunis voices Meg; and Arif Zahir voices Cleveland Brown.
MacFarlane recently talked about the future of the series, saying he doesn’t see the show ending anytime soon.
“At this point,...
As the animated sitcom celebrates its 25th anniversary since its premiere, it was confirmed at PaleyFestLA that the Seth MacFarlane-created series would air two holiday specials later this year.
Family Guy’s Season 22 finale is set to air on Wednesday, April 17 at 9:32 p.m. Et on Fox, with the episode made available on Hulu the next day.
The series celebrated its 25th anniversary on Jan. 31, 2024, and the cast and EPs participated in a panel at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the milestone on Friday, April 19.
Creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane voices Peter Griffin, Stewie and Brian; Alex Borstein voices Lois; Seth Green voices Chris; Mila Kunis voices Meg; and Arif Zahir voices Cleveland Brown.
MacFarlane recently talked about the future of the series, saying he doesn’t see the show ending anytime soon.
“At this point,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Family Guy” creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane shared insight at PaleyFest on whether or not the Griffin family will ever make it to the big screen in a full-length feature film. The show’s cast also brought the house down Friday with a live table read of upcoming episode “The Edible Arrangement” and nine performances of musical classics from the series as the show celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Without giving too much of the goodness away, the episode the cast did a table read for — written by Travis Bowe — is titled “The Edible Arrangement.” It’s centered on Lois and Stewie bonding after consuming a few of Brian’s weed-infused gummies. The episode features the first time Lois has ever heard Stewie talk, which provides Stewie with the perfect opportunity to tell her all about his old plot to murder her.
One of the biggest highlights from the night...
Without giving too much of the goodness away, the episode the cast did a table read for — written by Travis Bowe — is titled “The Edible Arrangement.” It’s centered on Lois and Stewie bonding after consuming a few of Brian’s weed-infused gummies. The episode features the first time Lois has ever heard Stewie talk, which provides Stewie with the perfect opportunity to tell her all about his old plot to murder her.
One of the biggest highlights from the night...
- 4/20/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Adult animation is among the best performing genres on Hulu with shows like Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers, and the streamer has been looking to expand its original offerings with series like Solar Opposites and the Futurama revival.
There is a new hopeful in the field, Journey to the Center of the Internet. Hulu has given a presentation order to the adult animated comedy, from creators and writers Jon Eidson and Nick Smith and 20th Television Animation.
Developed by Eidson, Smith, and Jordan Dunn, Journey to the Center of the Internet is about two brothers with the ability to warp inside the internet, where the magnificent hellscape of cyberspace has come to life.
Eidson and Smith executive produce with Zack Waxenberg and Michael Rotenberg of 3Arts. Sunn co-executive produces.
As members of the Los Angeles comedy troupe Extremely Decent, Eidson and Smith years ago developed a comedy with animated...
There is a new hopeful in the field, Journey to the Center of the Internet. Hulu has given a presentation order to the adult animated comedy, from creators and writers Jon Eidson and Nick Smith and 20th Television Animation.
Developed by Eidson, Smith, and Jordan Dunn, Journey to the Center of the Internet is about two brothers with the ability to warp inside the internet, where the magnificent hellscape of cyberspace has come to life.
Eidson and Smith executive produce with Zack Waxenberg and Michael Rotenberg of 3Arts. Sunn co-executive produces.
As members of the Los Angeles comedy troupe Extremely Decent, Eidson and Smith years ago developed a comedy with animated...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fourth in a series on broadcast network series renewals. Fox is looking forward to the 2024-25 season after a strike-disrupted 2023-24 lineup which featured only three live-action scripted series, returning dramas The Cleaning Lady and Alert and comedy Animal Control, with the network’s top drama series, 9-1-1: Lone Star Mia.
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
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Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
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Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In the latest TV show ratings: With NBC’s #OneChicago still in rerun mode, CBS’ Survivor was Wednesday’s most-watched and top-rated program.
CBS | Survivor (with 4.8 million total viewers and a 0.8 rating) was up across the board, while The Amazing Race (2.8 mil/0.4) only ticked up in the demo.
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CBS | Survivor (with 4.8 million total viewers and a 0.8 rating) was up across the board, while The Amazing Race (2.8 mil/0.4) only ticked up in the demo.
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- 4/19/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Seth MacFarlane of “Family Guy” and “Ted” fame is partnering through his Seth MacFarlane Foundation with filmmaker Martin Scorsese to fund The Film Foundation’s (led by Scorsese) first-ever restoration of a curated selection of a dozen historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s through the 1940s. The announcement was made today. Among the lot are nine short animated films from the legendary team of brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, who created Betty Boop and Koko the Clown among many other memorable characters.
The films were selected and restored by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and The Film Foundation, in collaboration with Paramount Studio Archives. They were funded by MacFarlane and completed using unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate.
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The films were selected and restored by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and The Film Foundation, in collaboration with Paramount Studio Archives. They were funded by MacFarlane and completed using unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate.
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- 4/18/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Martin Scorsese's non-profit Film Foundation was first founded in 1990 as a means to restore and archive films that stood on the brink of being lost. Scorsese, one of the world's preeminent cineastes, was aghast to learn that only about 10% of the films made before 1929 still survive and that more than half of the films made before 1950 were lost forever. The Film Foundation is run by a consortium of famous filmmakers who raise money for extensive restoration efforts. To date, the Foundation has restored over 1,000 movies. Many of the films can be watched online on the Fest Foundation's website. The Foundation also provides educational materials for teachers who might want to show some of these movies to their students. Scorsese wants to make sure that audiences have a chance to see some of the greatest films of all time.
His efforts expanded in 2007 when the director founded the World Cinema Project,...
His efforts expanded in 2007 when the director founded the World Cinema Project,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When you hear the name Seth MacFarlane, you’ll probably know that you’re in for some borderline humor that does hit the spot but not always in the way you’d expect. MacFarlane is funny, which cannot be denied, but his humor has been divisive from the very beginning. Whether it’s Ted, his Oscar hosting gig, or his most famous work, the adult animated series Family Guy, MacFarlane certainly knows how to draw attention to himself. The latter series has, despite all the praise directed at it, often been criticized for its humor and how it tends to take things too far, especially when sensitive social issues are concerned.
Now, this report isn’t about MacFarlane directly, but it is about another Family Guy character, the paraplegic macho police officer Joe Swanson, who is voiced by one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces and voices, Patrick Warburton. The...
Now, this report isn’t about MacFarlane directly, but it is about another Family Guy character, the paraplegic macho police officer Joe Swanson, who is voiced by one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces and voices, Patrick Warburton. The...
- 4/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese may not seem like the most likely match, but Deadline reports that the pair have joined forces to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” said Martin Scorsese. “What an astonishing experience, to see these remarkable pictures that I experienced for the first time as a child brought back to their full glory. Imagine the reactions of children today! Because the films now seem as fresh as they did when they were newly made.“
In his own statement, MacFarlane added, “The work Martin Scorsese and his Film Foundation have been doing is essential cinematic preservation. I’m honored to partner with them in restoring their first-ever collection of storied animation.“
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“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” said Martin Scorsese. “What an astonishing experience, to see these remarkable pictures that I experienced for the first time as a child brought back to their full glory. Imagine the reactions of children today! Because the films now seem as fresh as they did when they were newly made.“
In his own statement, MacFarlane added, “The work Martin Scorsese and his Film Foundation have been doing is essential cinematic preservation. I’m honored to partner with them in restoring their first-ever collection of storied animation.“
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- 4/17/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Hulu Live TV may offer the best value in entertainment. Not only do you get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, you also get free Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+. Today, that deal is even better — you can enjoy it free for three days.
Activate 3-Day Free Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com What is Hulu Live TV?
If you’ve never cut the cord before, think of Hulu Live TV as a replacement for cable. The main benefit is that you receive the channels over the internet, meaning you can watch TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and Vizio Smart TV.
Even better, there’s no contract. Feel free to cancel before your free trial expires or just pay on a month-to-month basis.
The service comes with an unlimited cloud DVR,...
Activate 3-Day Free Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com What is Hulu Live TV?
If you’ve never cut the cord before, think of Hulu Live TV as a replacement for cable. The main benefit is that you receive the channels over the internet, meaning you can watch TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and Vizio Smart TV.
Even better, there’s no contract. Feel free to cancel before your free trial expires or just pay on a month-to-month basis.
The service comes with an unlimited cloud DVR,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is partnering, through his Seth MacFarlane Foundation, with Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation to fund the first-ever, curated restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
MacFarlane is committed to saving and honoring the art form from its earliest days forward. He’s been fascinated by animation since childhood when he began drawing. He’s also an animation alum of Rhode Island School of Design. This year MacFarlane’s The Family Guy is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” said Martin Scorsese in a statement. “What an astonishing experience, to see these remarkable pictures that I experienced for the first time as a child brought back to their full glory. Imagine the reactions of children today! Because the films now seem as fresh as they did when they were newly made.
MacFarlane is committed to saving and honoring the art form from its earliest days forward. He’s been fascinated by animation since childhood when he began drawing. He’s also an animation alum of Rhode Island School of Design. This year MacFarlane’s The Family Guy is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
“I’m so grateful to Seth MacFarlane for his enthusiasm and his support on these restorations,” said Martin Scorsese in a statement. “What an astonishing experience, to see these remarkable pictures that I experienced for the first time as a child brought back to their full glory. Imagine the reactions of children today! Because the films now seem as fresh as they did when they were newly made.
- 4/17/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"Familly Guy" is more than a show at this point. 25 years into its long run on television, it's a straight-up, locked-in part of the larger pop culture fabric. It's similar to "The Simpsons" in that way. But as the show is in the midst of its 22nd season, with a 23rd on the way, are we getting close to wrapping it up with the Griffin family? Creator Seth MacFarlane certainly doesn't seem to think there is any good reason to end it any time soon.
The Los Angeles Times recently caught up with MacFarlane, as well as the showrunners and members of the cast, to celebrate 25 years of "Family Guy." MacFarlane, who voices a number of characters on the show including Peter, Stewie, and Quagmire, among others, was asked whether he believes the show could run for another 25 years. After some back and forth, the animation guru explained that there...
The Los Angeles Times recently caught up with MacFarlane, as well as the showrunners and members of the cast, to celebrate 25 years of "Family Guy." MacFarlane, who voices a number of characters on the show including Peter, Stewie, and Quagmire, among others, was asked whether he believes the show could run for another 25 years. After some back and forth, the animation guru explained that there...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Family Guy may have a whopping 25 years (and 22 seasons) under its belt, but according to creator Seth MacFarlane, the animated comedy isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
In a recent interview with L.A. Times, MacFarlane gave his two cents about the show’s potential future. When asked if the show could last another 25 years, the executive producer (who also voices many of the show’s main characters including Peter, Brian and Stewie Griffin) seemed open to it. As long as the audience doesn’t “get sick of it.”
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In a recent interview with L.A. Times, MacFarlane gave his two cents about the show’s potential future. When asked if the show could last another 25 years, the executive producer (who also voices many of the show’s main characters including Peter, Brian and Stewie Griffin) seemed open to it. As long as the audience doesn’t “get sick of it.”
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- 4/17/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Seth MacFarlane found worldwide fame with his iconic comedy and jokes that were often deemed controversial. Being an American actor and an animator, MacFarlane has been a part of several animated series, including Family Guy.
Airing in 1999, the family of Peter Griffin has found worldwide fame and love. Having 22 seasons to its name, Family Guy is going pretty strong and MacFarlane doesn’t aim to stop. Well, only if the people get tired of it.
Seth MacFarlane (as Ted) and Mark Wahlberg in a still from Ted Seth MacFarlane Doesn’t Plan To Stop Family Guy Anytime Soon!
Having 22 seasons to its name, the animated show Family Guy became a world-favorite adult cartoon that everyone enjoyed. With its chaotic comedy and dark jokes, the series became one of the highly recognized pop culture icons in the past few years.
A still from Family Guy (1999-)
In a recent interview, Seth MacFarlane,...
Airing in 1999, the family of Peter Griffin has found worldwide fame and love. Having 22 seasons to its name, Family Guy is going pretty strong and MacFarlane doesn’t aim to stop. Well, only if the people get tired of it.
Seth MacFarlane (as Ted) and Mark Wahlberg in a still from Ted Seth MacFarlane Doesn’t Plan To Stop Family Guy Anytime Soon!
Having 22 seasons to its name, the animated show Family Guy became a world-favorite adult cartoon that everyone enjoyed. With its chaotic comedy and dark jokes, the series became one of the highly recognized pop culture icons in the past few years.
A still from Family Guy (1999-)
In a recent interview, Seth MacFarlane,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Family Guy is 22 seasons in and it doesn’t look like Seth MacFarlane has any plans to end the beloved animated series anytime soon.
The creator and star of the popular show recently told the Los Angeles Times in a new profile celebrating 25 years since the show initially aired, “At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop.”
“People still love it,” he said. “It makes people happy and it funds some good causes. It’s a lot of extraneous cash that you can donate to Rainforest Trust and you can still go out to dinner that night.”
MacFarlane continued, “There was a time when I thought, it’s time to wrap it up. At this point, we’ve reached escape velocity. I don’t know that there’s any reason to stop at this point unless people get sick of it. Unless the numbers show that people just are,...
The creator and star of the popular show recently told the Los Angeles Times in a new profile celebrating 25 years since the show initially aired, “At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop.”
“People still love it,” he said. “It makes people happy and it funds some good causes. It’s a lot of extraneous cash that you can donate to Rainforest Trust and you can still go out to dinner that night.”
MacFarlane continued, “There was a time when I thought, it’s time to wrap it up. At this point, we’ve reached escape velocity. I don’t know that there’s any reason to stop at this point unless people get sick of it. Unless the numbers show that people just are,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seth MacFarlane is opening up about possibly ending Family Guy after 22 seasons.
The creator and star weighed in on the show’s longevity in a new profile celebrating 25 years since the animated series started airing.
“At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop. People still love it. It makes people happy and it funds some good causes,” MacFarlane said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It’s a lot of extraneous cash that you can donate to Rainforest Trust and you can still go out to dinner that night.”
He continued, “There was a time when I thought, it’s time to wrap it up. At this point, we’ve reached escape velocity. I don’t know that there’s any reason to stop at this point unless people get sick of it. Unless the numbers show that people just are, ‘Eh, we don...
The creator and star weighed in on the show’s longevity in a new profile celebrating 25 years since the animated series started airing.
“At this point, I don’t see a good reason to stop. People still love it. It makes people happy and it funds some good causes,” MacFarlane said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It’s a lot of extraneous cash that you can donate to Rainforest Trust and you can still go out to dinner that night.”
He continued, “There was a time when I thought, it’s time to wrap it up. At this point, we’ve reached escape velocity. I don’t know that there’s any reason to stop at this point unless people get sick of it. Unless the numbers show that people just are, ‘Eh, we don...
- 4/17/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Oh, God. The enfant terrible of animated comedies is delivering unto us a Season 22 finale of biblical proportions. Because after Family Guy’s near-quarter of a century on the air, nothing is sacred! “I never thought I’d hear myself say this as a writer,” confesses Richard Appel, a showrunner alongside Alec Sulkin, “but the Standards and Practices department at Fox is easy to work with and pretty good with us.” Due in part to the sheer success of the cartoon, as well as its consistent ability to push the envelope without inspiring boycotts (anymore), Guy has gotten away with decades of gags other shows wouldn’t dare to attempt—like tonight’s trip back to the days of Jesus. A travesty, you say? Even the respected drama The Chosen has a sense of humor—witness its Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) cracking jokes! The episode kicks off with Brian the dog...
- 4/16/2024
- TV Insider
Tim Meadows and Stephanie Beatriz have been cast in key voice roles for the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture,” directed by Michael Skolnick (“The Gliksmans”).
Mack Williams of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.
Beatriz and Meadows join previously announced cast members Andy Richter and Matt Walsh, who will also serve as creative producers, as well as Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno and Clare Grant (“Hanky Panky”).
Andy Richter, Matt Walsh
“Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture” is written and produced by Skolnick, Keegan Cotton, Jordan Lewandowski and Seth Morton.
Set in a 1960s idyllic American town, the film centers on a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens. Determined to prove his theory, Harry runs away from home...
Mack Williams of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.
Beatriz and Meadows join previously announced cast members Andy Richter and Matt Walsh, who will also serve as creative producers, as well as Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno and Clare Grant (“Hanky Panky”).
Andy Richter, Matt Walsh
“Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture” is written and produced by Skolnick, Keegan Cotton, Jordan Lewandowski and Seth Morton.
Set in a 1960s idyllic American town, the film centers on a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens. Determined to prove his theory, Harry runs away from home...
- 4/16/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Fifty years ago, “Good Times” became the first sitcom to depict a two-parent Black American family. Now, Netflix is debuting a present-day animated reboot chronicling the Evanses two generations after the original. Set in Chicago’s Cabrini Green projects in the same apartment from the 1970s dramedy, the series follows Reggie (J.B. Smoove), his wife Beverly (Yvette Nicole Brown) and their children, Junior (Jay Pharoah), Grey (Marsai Martin) and Dalvin (Slink Johnson). Black people aren’t a monolith, and respectability politics certainly aren’t the answer to racism, sexism, bigotry and homophobia. Yet it’s puzzling that this mind-numbing series is how creator Ranada Shepard is paying homage to such a classic show while trying to speak to 21st-century Black people. It’s also very clear why Netflix decided against sending out screeners for review.
In the season opener, “Meet the Evans of New,” we learn about the new occupants of apartment 17C.
In the season opener, “Meet the Evans of New,” we learn about the new occupants of apartment 17C.
- 4/12/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video’s adaption of the Fallout game franchise is looking like a hit.
The first season of the sci-fi action-comedy has opened this week to a 92 percent average positive review score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is just shy of HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation, The Last of Us). The first season — which seems very likely to earn a speedy renewal — has been a five-year labor of love from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel) and Graham Wagner (Silicon Valley) who, along with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, have brought the game’s world of a Wild West wasteland to life.
The secret to the show’s success seems to be successfully capturing the game franchise’s tricky balance of drama, graphic violence and off-beat humor — something plenty of Western projects have tried and failed to do the in the past (remember Will Smith’s Wild Wild West?...
The first season of the sci-fi action-comedy has opened this week to a 92 percent average positive review score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is just shy of HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation, The Last of Us). The first season — which seems very likely to earn a speedy renewal — has been a five-year labor of love from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel) and Graham Wagner (Silicon Valley) who, along with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, have brought the game’s world of a Wild West wasteland to life.
The secret to the show’s success seems to be successfully capturing the game franchise’s tricky balance of drama, graphic violence and off-beat humor — something plenty of Western projects have tried and failed to do the in the past (remember Will Smith’s Wild Wild West?...
- 4/12/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the latest TV ratings, CBS’ Survivor was Wednesday’s most-watched and highest-rated show, with NBC’s #OneChicago back in rerun mode.
CBS | Survivor (with 4.6 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating, read recap and castoff and first juror Q&As) and The Amazing Race (2.8 mil/0.3) dipped week-to-week.
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CBS | Survivor (with 4.6 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating, read recap and castoff and first juror Q&As) and The Amazing Race (2.8 mil/0.3) dipped week-to-week.
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- 4/11/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Shortly after Netflix released the trailer for its new adult animated series Good Times two weeks ago, our office started receiving calls and emails.
Inspired by the iconic live-action sitcom of the 1970s, the new show’s use of the beloved title conjures notions of familial fabric and community cohesion, amid challenges of generational poverty and stifling social policies that perpetuate inequitable caste conditions. Fans of the original series likely expected to see descendants of the Evans family engaging with their circumstances in adherence to the ancestral creed: Love through the pain.
But to the considerable consternation of many viewers, the new Good Times trailer seems to establish a world of Black characters navigating chaos and dysfunction, largely driven by drugs, violence and discord. While sibling tension is a common dynamic within TV family portrayals, the trailer resolves such banter by offering a father’s regret for failing to employ prophylactic measures to avoid parenthood.
Inspired by the iconic live-action sitcom of the 1970s, the new show’s use of the beloved title conjures notions of familial fabric and community cohesion, amid challenges of generational poverty and stifling social policies that perpetuate inequitable caste conditions. Fans of the original series likely expected to see descendants of the Evans family engaging with their circumstances in adherence to the ancestral creed: Love through the pain.
But to the considerable consternation of many viewers, the new Good Times trailer seems to establish a world of Black characters navigating chaos and dysfunction, largely driven by drugs, violence and discord. While sibling tension is a common dynamic within TV family portrayals, the trailer resolves such banter by offering a father’s regret for failing to employ prophylactic measures to avoid parenthood.
- 4/11/2024
- by Kyle Bowser
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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