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Meet the Man Behind 'Family Guy's' Peter Griffin

Nick Romano — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:00:08 +0000

One thing that was missing from the 2013 Oscars ceremony was Peter Griffin -- although, that might have been a good thing. Seth MacFarlane has summoned his 'Family Guy' persona many times before in public appearances, but when he hosted the Oscars this Sunday, he managed to restrain himself. However, if you were watching the show in RI and managed to leave the TV on for the proceeding ABC 6 news segment, you would have seen the real-life Peter Griffin, or rather the man on whom MacFarlane based the cartoon character.

Charlize Theron Could Join Seth McFarlane's Comic Western

Damon Houx — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:10:29 +0000

Seth MacFarlane is seemingly Hollywood's busiest man. Not only does he have a block of animated programing on the Fox network, he just made the smash hit 'Ted,' is about to host the Oscars, and has at least two movies in the works. Though there was word that 'Ted 2' would be filming shortly, it looks like his comic Western 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' is coming first, and will be co-starring Charlize Theron.

Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Appear Together at 2013 Oscars

Mike Sampson — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:13:23 +0000

When Seth MacFarlane was announced as the host of the 2013 Oscars we wondered whether MacFarlane would bring some of his more famous characters to the big show. Well we won't have to wait until February 24 to find out. Star Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he and "Ted" will appear together on stage at the 2013 Oscars.

'Family Guy' Movie is Definitely Happening Says Seth MacFarlane

Mike Sampson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:41:12 +0000

A 'Family Guy' movie has been talked about for years now but with the success of 'Ted' at the box office (over $215 million and counting) creator Seth MacFarlane says it's not so much if we're going to get a 'Family Guy' movie but when. And the when looks like it could be soon.

Seth Macfarlane will Host the Oscars

Lynn Quale — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:31:51 +0000

Controversial funny man Seth Macfarlane has been announced as the host of the 2013 Academy Awards. Seth is best known for creating hit television shows like ‘Family Guy’ and ‘American Dad’ and if you watch either of these you know exactly what I mean when I say controversial comedian. Seth also lent his voice and [...]

Ted-Movie Review

Mark Alan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:00:24 +0000

The movie Ted is funny and has character (no pun intended). You will enjoy the show

'Family Guy' Creator Seth MacFarlane Talks 'Flintstones' Reboot at SXSW

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:45:32 +0000

During a talk Sunday at the South By Southwest Festival, ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane confirmed that he’s working on new episodes of the legendary cartoon series ‘The Flintstones.’ Yabba Dabba Doo! “It’s still in the early stages. I’m finishing a rewrite on the pilot,” MacFarlane explained. “We’re trying to, essentially, stay true to what that [...]