‘Family Guy’ Continues Without Show’s Creator

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Animation, Comedy, FOX, 24, Family Guy, House, News

FOX has been hit especially hard by the writers’ strike, and already some big ratings shows are off the schedule. There will be no 24, no more House, and all the network’s scripted shows are pretty much up in the air. So, FOX is going to go it alone.

Though Family Guy creator and voice talent Seth MacFarlane is on the picket line with the other writers, the network is producing new episodes of the hit animated comedy without his input. (Last Sunday’s episode was the last episode completed pre-strike.)  Although MacFarlane told FOX they could continue the show without his him, he hoped they would not.  Unfortunately, that’s just what they’re doing. Best of luck.

MacFarlane, by the way, voices main characters Peter Griffin, dog Brian and homicidal son Stewie.

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‘Family Guy’ Now Available Via Xbox

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Prime Time, FOX, Family Guy

Starting today, you can follow the adventures of Peter, Lois, Stewie and the rest of the Griffin family conveniently through your Xbox 360.  Although owners of the system have been able to purchase movies and TV shows for some time now, The Family Guy is the first FOX series to be made available through the Xbox Live Video Marketplace.  This is also the first time fans of Family have been able to digitially download and own the show.

Seasons 1 & 2 are currently available but other seasons will soon follow.

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