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Hulu has revealed a first look at the Family Guy holiday special, which is titled “Gift of the White Guy” and premieres on Monday, November 25.

“Gift of the White Guy” is the second Hulu exclusive Family Guy special. The first special for Halloween, “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater,” is now streaming on Hulu.

In the Family Guy holiday special, Peter must recover Lois’s Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie also changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

The cast of the series includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Arif Zahir.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation, and orchestra-backed original music.

Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

The “Family Guy” Christmas special at Hulu has set its official premiere date.

The special, titled “Gift of the White Guy,” will premiere on Hulu on Nov. 25. This marks the second of two Hulu exclusive “Family Guy” specials, with the first being the Oct. 14 Halloween special “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater.”

“Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s ‘Naughty List,’” reads the episode’s logline.

The cast for the special includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Arif Zahir.

MacFarlane also serves as an executive producer for the series alongside Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, Steve Callaghan, Tom Devanney, Danny Smith, Kara Vallow, Mark Hentemann, Patrick Meighan and Alex Carter. In addition to executive producing, Appel and Sulkin are showrunners for “Family Guy.” 20th Television Animation is the studio.

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“Family Guy” has set a new holiday special at Hulu, which is set to premiere on Nov. 25.

“Gift of a White Guy,” which stars Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Arif Zahir, will follow Peter Griffin as he sets out to recover his wife Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Meanwhile, Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

The new episode marks the series’ second special after the Halloween-themed “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater” premiered exclusively on Hulu on Oct.14.

(Courtesy of Hulu/20th Television Animation)

“Gift of the White Guy” – Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

(Courtesy of Hulu/20th Television Animation)

“Gift of the White Guy” – Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch...

Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Family Guy Halloween special, titled “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater.” The special will premiere on Hulu on Monday, October 14, in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary.

In “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater,” Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.

The Family Guy cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Arif Zahir. The special guest stars include Glen Powell as Patrick McCloskey, the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest, and Derek Jacobi as Rupert, Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation and orchestra-backed original music. Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become...

Exclusive: Family Guy is set to air on Comedy Central as part of an adult animation block after the Paramount network struck a licensing deal with Disney.

The deal will see the Seth MacFarlane-created series launch on Comedy Central on September 2, joining animated series such as South Park, Futurama, and Beavis and Butt-Head.

It highlights the fact that while licensing deals for network shows on cable is a rarity in the new world of streaming, it isn’t completely dead. The deal is non-exclusive with prior seasons continuing to air on FX and Fxx, while Hulu is the exclusive streaming home of the show.

It comes after Family Guy is being moved to midseason on Fox, the first time that Peter Griffin and his family aren’t on the fall schedule. Family Guy, as well as The Simpsons, are heading into its final season of a two-season renewal. Hulu...

In addition to “The Simpsons” unleashing a brand new “Treehouse of Horror” special this coming Halloween season, “Family Guy” is getting in on the spooky season fun this year.

A Hulu Exclusive “Family Guy” Halloween Special premieres October 14.

The Halloween special will feature Glen Powell as “Patrick McCloskey,” the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest, and Derek Jacobi as “Rupert,” Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.

In the Hulu Exclusive Halloween Special, “Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.”

“Family Guy” Season 23, meanwhile, premieres in 2025. In the new season, “Peter accidentally exposes his inability to throw a ball, Meg starts dating the giant chicken’s son and Chris loses his earring in a Lord of the Rings-inspired escapade. Additionally, Stewie finds out his stuffed bear Rupert was made in China and makes it...

At the Family Guy San Diego Comic-Con panel today, the cast and producers revealed that the first of two Hulu Exclusive holiday specials will premiere on Monday, October 14 on Hulu. The Halloween special will feature Glen Powell as the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest and Derek Jacobi as “Rupert.”

In the Halloween special, Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation, and orchestra-backed original music. Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

Family Guy has won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. It is only the second animated series...

On Wednesday July 17 2024, Investigation Discovery broadcasts Homicide Hunter: American Detective!

The Barrel Season 4 Episode 8 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective,” titled “The Barrel,” viewers will be taken to the Miami suburbs where a hardworking mother from Trinidad mysteriously disappears. Detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller are on the case, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding her vanishing act. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives hit a roadblock but refuse to give up.

With the clock ticking, Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller must think outside the box to crack the case. They devise a highly unusual plan to smoke out the perpetrator, leading to a high-stakes showdown that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As the drama unfolds, the true extent of the mother’s secrets and the motive behind her disappearance come to light, revealing a web of deception and intrigue.

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In the Wednesday night episode of Homicide Hunter: American Detective, titled “The Barrel,” the show explores a mysterious disappearance in the Miami suburbs. A hard-working mother from Trinidad vanishes without a trace, prompting detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller to uncover her secrets. However, their investigation stalls, and they are forced to devise a highly […]

Homicide Hunter: American Detective: The Barrel...

Tune in for a gripping episode of “Homicide Hunter: American Detective” airing Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery. In Season 4 Episode 8, titled “The Barrel,” viewers are taken to the Miami suburbs where a hardworking mother from Trinidad mysteriously disappears without a trace. Detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller are thrust into a perplexing case as they delve into the woman’s life and uncover hidden secrets that could hold the key to her vanishing.

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives encounter obstacles that threaten to derail their efforts. However, they devise an unconventional strategy to smoke out the perpetrator, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their pursuit of justice. The episode promises a blend of suspense, investigative prowess, and human drama as the detectives navigate through the complexities of the case.

Audiences can expect a compelling narrative that sheds light on the meticulous investigative work and the...

“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...

PaleyFest 2024 is shaping up to be a celebratory occasion, with panels slated for several momentous anniversaries and farewell runs.

The annual event — which features screenings or special previews followed by a moderated discussion/Q&a — will kick off on April 12 with big star power courtesy of The Morning Show’s Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

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Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were rock and roll royalty for over a decade before their marriage ended in 1973. Conflicting reports of their relationship status on both sides have made fans wonder if they remained friends or if their relationship was estranged as they jointly raised their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. However, in a statement just weeks before his death, Elvis shared there were “too many bridges burned” with his ex-wife to consider reuniting with her romantically.

Elvis Presley admitted to ‘many bridges burned’ with Priscilla Presley weeks before his death

Elvis Presley’s cousin, Danny Smith, shared details of his conversation with the King of Rock and Roll just weeks before his death on his YouTube channel, Elvis Fans Matter. This private conversation took place upstairs in Lisa Marie’s bedroom around two or three months before Elvis died at 42 on Aug. 16, 1977.

Billy shared, “We got around to talking...

Elvis Presley‘s cousin, Danny Smith, discussed how Christmas was celebrated at Graceland. He maintained that the holiday season centered more on family and friends than flamboyant gift-giving. However, there was one gift that Elvis liked so much that it went straight upstairs to his private suite of rooms.

The King of Rock and Roll and the 1 Christmas gift that went straight into his inner sanctum

On his Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, Danny Smith discussed purchasing Christmas gifts for Elvis. “Believe it or not, we bought him your normal stuff. One year, we were excited because we bought him a new recliner.”

“It was upstairs in his office,” he continued. “He kept it up there and used it.”

Despite Elvis’ legendary generosity toward those closest to him, Smith maintained that the Memphis Mafia gave Elvis gifts that were “normal” family presents.

But, while Elvis always enjoyed getting gifts from family and friends,...

Elvis Presley‘s Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, is beautiful any time of year. However, it really comes alive during Christmastime. It was the King of Rock and Roll’s favorite holiday, and he spared no expense when decorating his home. However, did Elvis ever put up Graceland’s now-iconic Christmas decorations? His cousin Danny Smith weighs in.

Did Elvis Presley decorate Graceland for Christmas?

Christmas was the one time of year that Elvis Presley spared no expense to celebrate. He enjoyed giving gifts, the religious spirit of the holiday, and, of course, all the lights and sparkle that went with it.

In a video posted to his Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel, Elvis’ cousin Danny Smith discussed his love for the festive holiday season. He revealed if Elvis participated in decorating his beloved home for Christmas.

“The Memphis Mafia did not help with the decorations for Christmas,” Smith revealed.

After Elvis Presley’s death, his daughter Lisa Marie continued to spend time at Graceland. She still had family living there and visited often. While visiting, Lisa Marie ran away from her Aunt Delta in tears. Eventually, the others in the house discovered that Delta’s harsh words about Priscilla Presley had made Lisa Marie cry.

Lisa Marie Presley didn’t appreciate the way Elvis’ aunt talked about her mother

In 1982, Priscilla opened Graceland to the public. The house was more than the Presley family could afford, given Elvis’ debts and the cost of upkeep. In order to save the home and keep it attached to Elvis’ name, Priscilla decided to turn it into a tourist attraction.

As Priscilla considered this option, Lisa Marie visited her family at Graceland. One afternoon, she ran into the house crying.

“One day Lisa came running into the house, crying,” Graceland maid Nancy Rooks...

Elvis Presley‘s cousin Danny Smith, who lived at Graceland with his parents while Priscilla Presley was wed to the king of rock and roll, slams the idea that Priscilla Presley should be buried in the family graveyard. “She was his ex-wife,” Smith declares.

Danny Smith doesn’t think Prisiclla Presley should be buried in Graceland’s Meditation Garden

In a YouTube video uploaded to his “Memphis Mafia Kid” channel, Danny Smith, Elvis Presley’s cousin, spoke out after Priscilla Presley’s tearful interview with Piers Morgan. There, she declared her eternal love for Elvis Presley and their life together, and the love she continued to feel for him after their marriage ended.

However, even though Priscilla and granddaughter Riley Keough agreed on a Graceland burial after Riley was named sole trustee, Smith is against it. Here’s what he had to say.

“She [Priscilla] was his ex-wife,” Smith said. “However,...

Elvis Presley‘s cousin Danny Smith disputes Prisiclla Presley’s tearful truth shared during a new interview with Piers Morgan. Smith has a different opinion about Priscilla’s comments regarding Lisa Marie Presley and other aspects of life with Elvis Presley at Graceland.

Elvis Presley’s cousin sets the record straight about his feelings regarding Priscilla Presley’s comments

On his YouTube channel, Memphis Mafia Kid, Danny Smith discusses Priscilla Presley’s commentary to Piers Morgan and gives his point of view regarding it. Here’s what he had to say.

“Some of the going over about how close her and Lisa Marie were, there’s no doubt in my mind,” Smith said. “They were opposites.”

He continued, “They disagreed a whole lot. Now, that was from way back.”

“Nothing I’m fixing to tell you, Lisa didn’t already say herself. Lisa, if she would have had her way,...

Elvis Presley was shocked by the contents of the 1977 book Elvis: What Happened? Written by Steve Dunleavy, it painted the King of Rock and Roll in a very unfavorable light. Published just weeks before Elvis’ death, dark secrets revealed between its pages “hurt” the entertainer, says his cousin Danny Smith.

Danny Smith reveals Elvis Presley had hurt feelings over ‘Elvis: What Happened?’

The publication of the tell-all Elvis: What Happened? shocked Elvis Presley, admits his cousin Danny Smith. The book’s contents deeply hurt the king of rock and roll’s feelings, Smith said on his YouTube Channel Memphis Mafia Kid.

Smith said, “I think we all know how he felt. It hurt him bad on a lot of different levels.” He continued, “It made him very, very angry. He was angry, upset, and hurt by it.”

Smith admitted his feelings regarding the tell-all that pulled the curtain back on Elvis’ private life.

Rumors surrounding Elvis Presley‘s 1977 death continue to swirl around the entertainer. Some theories claim Elvis’ death was a hoax, while others believe the king of rock and roll remains alive and well and living in the sealed-off upstairs area of his Graceland home. Elvis’ cousin Billy Smith addresses these theories head-on in a new video upload, revealing if Elvis is buried at the stately Memphis, Tn home.

Is Elvis Presley buried at Graceland? His cousin Billy Smith weighs in

In a new video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Memphis Mafia Kid, Danny Smith shared his thoughts about rumors that Elvis Presley was not buried at his Graceland home. Subsequently, the entertainer has a plot in the meditation garden in the home’s backyard.

“It’s just a rumor,” he explained. “Y’all know that.”

He continued, “There are going to be so many rumors and so much bull crap.

Elvis Presley held a lot of titles in his life. However, the one that was dearest to his heart was Dad. Elvis’ bond with his daughter Lisa Marie Presley was evident by the proud way he spoke of her and the joy she had while living with him at Graceland. However, Lisa Marie’s feisty spirit was also on display when she chose to use a different name to address her father instead of Dad, reveals the king of rock and roll’s cousin.

Priscilla, Lisa Marie, and Elvis Presley pictured at Graceland | Magma Agency/WireImage Lisa Marie Presley didn’t always call Elvis Presley ‘Daddy’

Elvis Presley’s cousin Danny Smith runs a YouTube channel called Memphis Mafia Kid. There, he answers fan questions regarding his knowledge of the king of rock and roll and shares little-known tidbits about the Presley family.

In a new video upload, Smith discussed...

Elvis Presley‘s Graceland had an open-door policy to his family and close friends. However, some areas of the mansion were off-limits, even to those closest to the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis’ cousin Danny Smith revealed that Graceland’s most private space was limited to one room you couldn’t enter without an invitation.

Elvis Presley stands in front at Graceland in Memphis, Tn | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Graceland was open to all, but the King of Rock and Roll kept some elements of his home private

Danny Smith runs a YouTube channel called Memphis Mafia Kid, where he discusses everything regarding the King of Rock and Roll. Smith reveals secrets about life at Graceland and what it was like within the walls of the historic Memphis mansion when Presley was alive.

Smith regularly answers fan questions on his channel. One fan asked if Elvis Presley had any boundaries at home.

Rumors regarding Elvis Presley‘s death have surrounded the singer since 1977 when the king of rock and roll was found unresponsive in his Graceland bathroom. His cousin Danny Smith, who hosts a YouTube series discussing his life with Elvis, responded to lingering rumors about the entertainer’s death being a hoax in a new upload.

Elvis Presley stands in front at Graceland in Memphis, Tn | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images How does Elvis Presley’s family feel about death hoax rumors?

Elvis Presley’s family has had to dodge rumors that the king of rock and roll’s death was a hoax for the past 46 years. His cousin, Danny Smith, responded to a viewer question regarding these claims. Here’s what he had to say about it on his Memphis Mafia Kid YouTube channel.

“I understand how people loved Elvis and want to hang onto him,” Smith began. “I personally...

Rumors regarding Elvis Presley‘s death continue to follow the late singer 46 years after his death in August 1977. However, a new claim from someone within Elvis’ inner circle has his cousin Danny Smith rip-roaring mad. He calls claims Elvis intentionally overdosed, “the biggest bunch of s***.”

Elvis Presley performing in the ‘Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite,’ televised concert at the Honolulu International Center, Hawaii, Jan. 14 1973 | Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s cousin Danny Smith defends the king of rock and roll against claims he overdosed on purpose

In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel Memphis Mafia Kid, Danny Smith defended Elvis Presley against claims made by Elvis’ stepbrother, David Stanley, against the singer. Smith was furious that Stanley insinuated that Elvis took his life on Aug. 16, 1977.

“This has been a big question that numerous people have asked,” Danny Smith said in response to a question from one of his YouTube viewers.

In August 1977, Elvis Presley had several key career events to look forward to. He had become engaged to his girlfriend Ginger Alden and was set to embark on a new series of concert dates. Presley appeared to be settling down as the 70s wound down, leading his cousin to debunk claims the king of rock and roll was “miserable” at the end of his life.

Elvis Presley in concert on June 21, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota | CBS via Getty Images Elvis Presley’s cousin Danny Smith reveals the king of rock and roll was anything but ‘miserable’

As the end of the 1970s neared, Elvis Presley continued to tour and record. He became involved in a serious relationship with Ginger Alden and proposed to her in January 1977. A wedding date was scheduled for Christmas Day that same year.

Presley was scheduled to begin a 12-date tour the day after his death.

Lisa Marie Presley’s cousin Danny Smith claims she held seances to contact the spirits of both Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Smith, who runs a YouTube channel titled Memphis Mafia Kid, shared his observations of Graceland life and Lisa’s desire to reconnect with her father.

Elvis Presley and Lisa Marie Presley in side-by-side photographs | Archive Photos/Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images Lisa Marie Presley’s cousin tried to contact Elvis Presley’s spirit

In a YouTube reel that drives viewers to his Memphis Mafia Kid channel, Danny Smith discussed several facts about life behind Graceland’s walls. Smith is the son of Elvis’ cousin, Billy Smith, who lived on Graceland’s property. His father, Travis Smith, was Gladys Presley’s brother.

“Lisa Marie, after Elvis passed away, held a seance to try and contact her daddy. Fact,” he revealed. Smith then details other facts of life at the second...

Elvis Presley‘s cousin has responded to Prince Harry’s not-so-nice remark about the king of rock and roll’s Graceland estate. The royal called the home a “badger sett” in his book Spare. Presley’s cousin shared a diplomatic response that allowed Harry to share his opinion, but that doesn’t mean he agrees with the Duke of Sussex.

Elvis Presley poses outside of Graceland | Ullstein Bild via Getty Images Prince Harry visited Graceland in 2014

Harry visited Elvis Presley’s home in 2014. He and his brother, Prince William, were in Memphis to celebrate mutual friend Guy Pelly’s wedding to Elizabeth Alleen Wilson. The heiress to the Holiday Inn fortune hails from Tennessee. The couple’s nuptials were held at the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club.

The Daily Mail reported the royals received a private tour of Elvis’ home. The tour group wore replicas of the king of rock...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Suck Movie Still - Jess' PareUniversal Pictures has picked up Suck for a United Kingdom release with Alliance releasing this rock and roll flavoured film in Canada and E1 Entertainment in the Us' (Inside). Now, Universal has released an official trailer for the feature, which is shorter, punchier, and more showy. More footage from the film is displayed along with an announced American DVD release of September 28th. This feature will also be available on Blu-Ray formats. If you are unfamiliar with the story, Suck follows a down and out rock and roll band as they struggle to find popularity. Their new found fame comes at a price as the band members choose to become vampires to stay relevant. The official trailer courtesy of Universal Pictures is below along with a full synopsis.

The synopsis for Suck:

"A rock’n’roll vampire spoof about a down and out band,...

Suck the movie will be releasing on DVD through E1 Entertainment September 28th. The film has had a successful run on the film festival circuit and now the special features for the DVD release are available. The film will have audio commentaries, a making of featurette, a music video and other features, which are listed below (Uhm). The music video to be shown on the DVD is also below along with a trailer for Rob Stefaniuk's latest, Suck.

The synopsis for Suck:

"A rock’n’roll vampire spoof about a down and out band, The Winners, who will do anything for a record deal. When their disgruntled manager (Dave Foley) tells them that they are getting “long in the tooth”, he doesn’t know that his words are truly prophetic. During a road trip, their humdrum image radically changes when Jennifer (Jessica Paré), the bass player, disappears one...

Suck is a rockumentary in the similar vein as Spinal Tap as characters dumbfoundedly get involved in some sticky situations. The stickiness here is blood. Cameras follow the members of a touring rock band who choose vampiricism to heighten flagging music sales. An off the wall premise is taken into hilarious realms with help from sketch comedian and actor David Foley. Others in the cast and on camera include Malcolm McDowell, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and many others. Watch the puns fly in this second trailer for Suck below.

The synopsis for Suck:

"A rock’n’roll vampire spoof about a down and out band, The Winners, who will do anything for a record deal. When their disgruntled manager (Dave Foley) tells them that they are getting “long in the tooth”, he doesn’t know that his words are truly prophetic. During a road trip, their humdrum image radically...

Have a look at this cast list for the horror, comedy Suck: Malcolm McDowell, Jessica Pare, Dave Foley, Henry Rollins, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and the list goes on! Suck will be at the SXSW Film Festival with other film festivals to follow. The plot follows a down and out band who will do anything to become famous (Suck). Will they go as far as becoming vampires to become famous? The very high quality music video from the band below gives a pretty big hint as to the path The Winners take. Check out the many personalities in the video below until more details filter this way (not to be missed)!

The synopsis for Suck:

"A rock’n’roll vampire spoof about a down and out band, The Winners, who will do anything for a record deal. When their disgruntled manager (Dave Foley) tells them that they are...

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Q: Do celebrities read what we write about them on AfterElton.com? – Eddy, Boise, ID

A: They do, they really, really do. The Flying Monkey spent the last two weeks at the Television Critics Association conference in Los Angeles, the place where the networks roll out their new fall shows and showcase their acting talent, and I was pretty surprised by how many actors mentioned something they’d read on our site.

Kathy Griffin and the Monkey at this year's TCA

Now I’m not stupid: I know that some of this is plain old sucking-up on the part of the celebrity in an effort to get good press (although the concept of a celebrity sucking up to me is a little surreal).

But some of what the celebrities told me...