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Get ready for a hilarious episode of “Family Guy” titled “Teacher’s Heavy Pet,” airing on March 13, 2024. In Season 22, Episode 11, the Griffin family gets a surprise when Lois joins Chris’s school as a substitute teacher. As Chris basks in the newfound popularity that comes with having his mom as a teacher, he finds himself catapulted into the cool kids club.
However, as Chris enjoys his newfound status, the Griffins quickly realize that being part of the cool kids club comes with its own set of challenges. With Lois navigating the ups and downs of being a substitute teacher and Chris navigating the complexities of high school popularity, the family is in for a wild ride.
But only time will tell how long Chris can maintain his status as a member of the cool kids club. With the usual blend of humor and heartwarming moments that “Family Guy” is known for,...
However, as Chris enjoys his newfound status, the Griffins quickly realize that being part of the cool kids club comes with its own set of challenges. With Lois navigating the ups and downs of being a substitute teacher and Chris navigating the complexities of high school popularity, the family is in for a wild ride.
But only time will tell how long Chris can maintain his status as a member of the cool kids club. With the usual blend of humor and heartwarming moments that “Family Guy” is known for,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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In the upcoming episode of “Family Guy,” Season 22, Episode 8, titled “Baking Sad,” set to air on Fox at 9:30 Pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Griffin family takes a hilarious turn as Meg discovers a rather unconventional talent. Meg’s tears, it turns out, produce delicious cookies, adding a whimsical and unexpected twist to her character.
Meanwhile, Peter and the guys embark on a new venture by launching a male talk show, promising audiences a dose of the classic “Family Guy” humor. As the Griffin family navigates these comedic escapades, viewers can expect a blend of outrageous scenarios and the irreverent humor that has made “Family Guy” a long-standing favorite. “Baking Sad” promises to deliver another installment of the animated antics that have endeared the Griffins to fans over the years.
Release Date & Time: 9:30 Pm Sunday 3 December 2023 on Fox
Family Guy Baking Sad Cast – Season 22 Episode 8 Main Cast Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin,...
Meanwhile, Peter and the guys embark on a new venture by launching a male talk show, promising audiences a dose of the classic “Family Guy” humor. As the Griffin family navigates these comedic escapades, viewers can expect a blend of outrageous scenarios and the irreverent humor that has made “Family Guy” a long-standing favorite. “Baking Sad” promises to deliver another installment of the animated antics that have endeared the Griffins to fans over the years.
Release Date & Time: 9:30 Pm Sunday 3 December 2023 on Fox
Family Guy Baking Sad Cast – Season 22 Episode 8 Main Cast Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin,...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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After more than two decades on air, Seth MacFarlane’s adult animated series “Family Guy” continues to — as its characters sing in its theme song — make us laugh and cry.
Lucky there was a man to give the world the iconic yet majorly dysfunctional animated family that is Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, Stewie and Brian Griffin. MacFarlane created the show, which made its debut on Jan. 31, 1999, after his days working as an animator and writer at Hanna-Barbara, known as Cartoon Network today.
And although it’s never taken home the most elite Emmy award in animation, Outstanding Comedy Series or Outstanding Animated Program, the show remains a fan-favorite 21 seasons in.
The most recent season recently wrapped up its run on Fox, but where can you stream old episodes of “Family Guy?” And where will new ones be streaming when the show returns in the fall? All your “Family Guy” questions answered below.
Lucky there was a man to give the world the iconic yet majorly dysfunctional animated family that is Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, Stewie and Brian Griffin. MacFarlane created the show, which made its debut on Jan. 31, 1999, after his days working as an animator and writer at Hanna-Barbara, known as Cartoon Network today.
And although it’s never taken home the most elite Emmy award in animation, Outstanding Comedy Series or Outstanding Animated Program, the show remains a fan-favorite 21 seasons in.
The most recent season recently wrapped up its run on Fox, but where can you stream old episodes of “Family Guy?” And where will new ones be streaming when the show returns in the fall? All your “Family Guy” questions answered below.
- 5/19/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
After countless failed romantic relationships with both dogs and humans, Brian Griffin may have finally found his perfect match — and in a character voiced by Happy Endings‘ Casey Wilson, no less! Gee, what could possibly screw things up for them?
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek of Sunday’s Family Guy season premiere (Fox, 9/8c) during which Brian invites his new girlfriend over for dinner. Naturally, Peter and the gang immediately fail to oblige their dog’s only request: No one is to mention the fact that Jess (Wilson) has cancer.
The Griffins are in rare form as they appear...
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek of Sunday’s Family Guy season premiere (Fox, 9/8c) during which Brian invites his new girlfriend over for dinner. Naturally, Peter and the gang immediately fail to oblige their dog’s only request: No one is to mention the fact that Jess (Wilson) has cancer.
The Griffins are in rare form as they appear...
- 9/28/2018
- TVLine.com
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Spoiler alert: Brian Griffin is a horrible garbage person.
RelatedFamily Guy‘s Sad Brian Twist Is Sticking
To be fair, most regular Family Guy viewers are already aware of this fact, but TVLine’s exclusive clip from Sunday’s episode (Fox, 9/8c) is going to confirm it in ways you didn’t even think possible.
Like, the least disturbing part of this preview is when Brian tries (unsuccessfully) to score a date with his co-worker at the suicide hotline. Oh, and his co-worker is voiced by Kristen Bell, which means Brian is basically attempting to desecrate a national treasure.
RelatedFamily Guy‘s Sad Brian Twist Is Sticking
To be fair, most regular Family Guy viewers are already aware of this fact, but TVLine’s exclusive clip from Sunday’s episode (Fox, 9/8c) is going to confirm it in ways you didn’t even think possible.
Like, the least disturbing part of this preview is when Brian tries (unsuccessfully) to score a date with his co-worker at the suicide hotline. Oh, and his co-worker is voiced by Kristen Bell, which means Brian is basically attempting to desecrate a national treasure.
- 11/18/2017
- TVLine.com
Family Guy's new season will expand its portfolio of comedic guest stars to include Louis C.K. and The Good Place's Kristen Bell.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Bell will appear on the series as a potential love interest for Brian Griffin, the anthropomorphized family dog who's become known for
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According to Entertainment Weekly, Bell will appear on the series as a potential love interest for Brian Griffin, the anthropomorphized family dog who's become known for
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- 8/13/2017
- by Amanda Bell
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Mark Hamill recently took to Facebook to share some rare photos that were taken during a Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi photoshoot. I have never seen any of these photos before and as you'll see, they are absolutely stunning! The image above isn't new, but I just love that shot of Leia. The other photos that you see below were so wonderfully shot by Brian Griffin Photography. I would love to have prints of these! That one of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia standing on a rock is my favorite.
- 5/16/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Kids and adult TV animation has brought us many classic cartoon characters and great entertainment over the years. Every animated show has that one character that everyone would like to be. They might be stylish or articulate or funny but most of all they adhere us to the show, making us come back for more. There are hundreds of great cartoons and many cool cartoon characters that couldn’t all make it into this top ten. Some honourable mentions are Stewie and Brian Griffin from Family Guy, Bender from Futurama, Bugs Bunny and all the characters from Peanuts especially Snoopy. But...read more...
- 3/18/2017
- by Kirsteen Duckers
- Monsters and Critics
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Don’t expect to hear a John Mayer album bumping in Brian Griffin’s car anytime soon.*
RelatedFall TV Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop and Photos on 42 Returning Favorites!
Sunday’s Family Guy season premiere (Fox, 9/8c) finds the Griffin family’s pet teaming up with its youngest member to form a band for babies — one that sings about real stuff babies are going through in their day-to-day lives.
“If you want a song a baby’ll like, you’ve got to get a baby to write it,” Stewie says in TVLine’s exclusive clip from the episode.
“Well, call John Mayer,...
RelatedFall TV Spectacular: Exclusive Scoop and Photos on 42 Returning Favorites!
Sunday’s Family Guy season premiere (Fox, 9/8c) finds the Griffin family’s pet teaming up with its youngest member to form a band for babies — one that sings about real stuff babies are going through in their day-to-day lives.
“If you want a song a baby’ll like, you’ve got to get a baby to write it,” Stewie says in TVLine’s exclusive clip from the episode.
“Well, call John Mayer,...
- 9/22/2016
- TVLine.com
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Amy Poehler and Tina Fey made history Thursday morning. The pals were nominated in the Guest Actress in a Comedy Emmy category for hosting “Saturday Night Live.”
That’s not unusual — “SNL” hosts are nominated for Emmys all the time. But here’s what’s unique: Poehler and Fey were nominated as a single, combined entity. Earlier this year, the TV Academy accepted their joint submission, and their names appeared together on nomination ballots.
Read More: Emmys 2016 Nominations: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mr. Robot,’ ‘The Americans’ Get Major Nods
That’s never happened in an acting category before because, well, a person is generally one person. But this was a unique circumstance: “SNL” guest hosts are eligible for guest star Emmys – but usually even comedy teams are nominated separately. (For example, Keegan-Michael Key is nominated this year for “Key & Peele” in the supporting comedy actor category, but Jordan Peele is not.
That’s not unusual — “SNL” hosts are nominated for Emmys all the time. But here’s what’s unique: Poehler and Fey were nominated as a single, combined entity. Earlier this year, the TV Academy accepted their joint submission, and their names appeared together on nomination ballots.
Read More: Emmys 2016 Nominations: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Mr. Robot,’ ‘The Americans’ Get Major Nods
That’s never happened in an acting category before because, well, a person is generally one person. But this was a unique circumstance: “SNL” guest hosts are eligible for guest star Emmys – but usually even comedy teams are nominated separately. (For example, Keegan-Michael Key is nominated this year for “Key & Peele” in the supporting comedy actor category, but Jordan Peele is not.
- 7/14/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
When autistic student Brandon Williams saw his classmate choking on an apple slice, he immediately sprung into action performing the Heimlich maneuver – a life-saving technique he learned in a surprising place.
Brandon, who is in a special-needs 12:1:1 class at Barnes Intermediate School in Staten Island, New York, told SILive.com that he picked up the maneuver from an episode of Nickelodeon animated series Spongebob Squarepants.
The 13-year-old said when he noticed one of the other students in his class, Jessica Pellegrino, "choking in her mouth."
"I'm at the foot of the table, and I had my back turned for a second,...
Brandon, who is in a special-needs 12:1:1 class at Barnes Intermediate School in Staten Island, New York, told SILive.com that he picked up the maneuver from an episode of Nickelodeon animated series Spongebob Squarepants.
The 13-year-old said when he noticed one of the other students in his class, Jessica Pellegrino, "choking in her mouth."
"I'm at the foot of the table, and I had my back turned for a second,...
- 11/8/2015
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- People.com - TV Watch
They've given you the gift of entertainment all year long. Don't you think your favorite TV characters deserve a gift at Christmastime? Granted, being fictional makes them hard to shop for. Still, here are some gift suggestions for some of our favorite small-screen personalities. After all, even the naughty ones have been nice to watch.
Adam Goldberg ("The Goldbergs"): A membership card for Blockbuster Video. (Okay, it'll be a Hanukkah gift.)
Howard Wolowitz (:The Big Bang Theory" ): A Flowbee. (Also a Hanukkah gift.)
Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny ("The Big Bang Theory"): An elevator repairman.
Hannibal Lecter ("Hannibal"): A vegan cookbook.
The cast of "Orange Is the New Black": A more colorful wardrobe.
Joe McMillan ("Halt and Catch Fire"): An iPhone.
Marty Hart ("True Detective"): Noise-blocking headphones
Mrs. Patmore ("Downton Abbey"): A Ninja blender system. With an instruction manual.
Louis C.K. ("Louie"): A Hungarian-English dictionary.
Adam Goldberg ("The Goldbergs"): A membership card for Blockbuster Video. (Okay, it'll be a Hanukkah gift.)
Howard Wolowitz (:The Big Bang Theory" ): A Flowbee. (Also a Hanukkah gift.)
Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny ("The Big Bang Theory"): An elevator repairman.
Hannibal Lecter ("Hannibal"): A vegan cookbook.
The cast of "Orange Is the New Black": A more colorful wardrobe.
Joe McMillan ("Halt and Catch Fire"): An iPhone.
Marty Hart ("True Detective"): Noise-blocking headphones
Mrs. Patmore ("Downton Abbey"): A Ninja blender system. With an instruction manual.
Louis C.K. ("Louie"): A Hungarian-English dictionary.
- 12/24/2014
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
Nerdly had a moment to correspond with David Zuckerman, the mastermind behind the U.S adaptation of FX’s surprisingly sweet and often endearingly crass Wilfred. It ended it’s four season, forty-nine episode run on Wednesday with a touching, poignant tear-inducing hourlong episode. I watched it and felt immediately comfortable and happy with the ending. I was happy that the series ended precisely correct for what the writers had envisioned for the entirety of the run. There were moments that fulfilled everything that the show promised and left no strings lingering.
It ultimately ended as a sobering account of someone’s mental illness. There wasn’t some grand mytholgical ending where Wilfred was a mischevious god named Krungel or Matdamon. Nope. But it didn’t need that. It offered rational answers for everything and even gave us answers to why Wilfred looks the way he does, or who Bruce is.
It ultimately ended as a sobering account of someone’s mental illness. There wasn’t some grand mytholgical ending where Wilfred was a mischevious god named Krungel or Matdamon. Nope. But it didn’t need that. It offered rational answers for everything and even gave us answers to why Wilfred looks the way he does, or who Bruce is.
- 8/14/2014
- by Nathan Smith
- Nerdly
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Last month, LeVar Burton launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of reviving his beloved children's TV series Reading Rainbow in a free online format. The iconically nerdy host has already roped in $4 million, but he's hoping the project's funding can go even higher. Comedy mainstay Seth MacFarlane told Burton that he would match the next $1 million raised for the project.
Lavar Burton Plays Evil Overlord of 'Reading Rainbow' on Funny or Die
Burton announced the news in a video, confirming that MacFarlane (Family Guy, A Million Ways to Die in the West...
Lavar Burton Plays Evil Overlord of 'Reading Rainbow' on Funny or Die
Burton announced the news in a video, confirming that MacFarlane (Family Guy, A Million Ways to Die in the West...
- 6/27/2014
- Rollingstone.com
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President Obama will introduce Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey when the reboot of the beloved science series makes its TV debut on Sunday night, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Obama had been treated to a preview of the 13-part series when Fox and National Geographic presented it last month during the first White House Student Film Festival. In a statement released by Fox, the network said that the president's introduction "invites a new generation to embrace the spirit of discovery and inspires viewers to explore new frontiers and imagine limitless possibilities for the future.
Obama had been treated to a preview of the 13-part series when Fox and National Geographic presented it last month during the first White House Student Film Festival. In a statement released by Fox, the network said that the president's introduction "invites a new generation to embrace the spirit of discovery and inspires viewers to explore new frontiers and imagine limitless possibilities for the future.
- 3/8/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Feature James Peckham 25 Feb 2014 - 07:00
From Mrs Krabappel to Troy McClure, James salutes a selection of Springfield's finest departed citizens...
Contains plot details for The Simpsons seasons one to twenty-five.
During 2014, The Simpsons is celebrating the big quarter of a century benchmark and airing its 25th season. Not half bad for a couple of brief sketches originally airing as part of The Tracy Ullman Show. With such a large ensemble cast and hundreds of characters to animate you don’t last quarter of a century without losing a few along the way. Actors dying, leaving for personal reasons, awkward pay disputes and unknown circumstances are all responsible.
The Simpsons has stuck to a rule of retiring characters after an actor’s death, mainly out of respect but also to ensure the voice acting talent is top notch. After the sad death of Marcia Wallace in 2013, best known as the...
From Mrs Krabappel to Troy McClure, James salutes a selection of Springfield's finest departed citizens...
Contains plot details for The Simpsons seasons one to twenty-five.
During 2014, The Simpsons is celebrating the big quarter of a century benchmark and airing its 25th season. Not half bad for a couple of brief sketches originally airing as part of The Tracy Ullman Show. With such a large ensemble cast and hundreds of characters to animate you don’t last quarter of a century without losing a few along the way. Actors dying, leaving for personal reasons, awkward pay disputes and unknown circumstances are all responsible.
The Simpsons has stuck to a rule of retiring characters after an actor’s death, mainly out of respect but also to ensure the voice acting talent is top notch. After the sad death of Marcia Wallace in 2013, best known as the...
- 2/24/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
The girls are back! Read our review of the new ‘Powerpuff Girls’ special ‘Dance Pantsed.’
Once again, the day is saved thanks to the Powerpuff Girls — though this time around, things are a little different. More than eight years after the Craig McCracken series flew off into the sunset, The Powerpuff Girls returned Jan. 20 with an all-new, half-hour special, pitting the titular bug-eyed heroines against their arch nemesis in a heated battle of brains, brawn and sick dance moves.
‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Special: Mojo Jojo Wreaks Havoc On Townsville
Here’s what went down, in a nutshell: In an attempt to control the Powerpuff Girls for his own evil purposes, Mojo Jojo lured them in using the latest video game craze, Dance Pants Revolution. Sadly, the girls were too jazzed to realize it was actually Mojo‘s version of the game, Dance Pants R-evil-oution, and soon fell under Mojo’s control.
Once again, the day is saved thanks to the Powerpuff Girls — though this time around, things are a little different. More than eight years after the Craig McCracken series flew off into the sunset, The Powerpuff Girls returned Jan. 20 with an all-new, half-hour special, pitting the titular bug-eyed heroines against their arch nemesis in a heated battle of brains, brawn and sick dance moves.
‘The Powerpuff Girls’ Special: Mojo Jojo Wreaks Havoc On Townsville
Here’s what went down, in a nutshell: In an attempt to control the Powerpuff Girls for his own evil purposes, Mojo Jojo lured them in using the latest video game craze, Dance Pants Revolution. Sadly, the girls were too jazzed to realize it was actually Mojo‘s version of the game, Dance Pants R-evil-oution, and soon fell under Mojo’s control.
- 1/21/2014
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
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Seth MacFarlane said the sudden, albeit temporary death of Family Guy's martini-sipping dog Brian was an attempt to show audiences that nothing is truly sacred in the animated sitcom's universe, Entertainment Weekly reports. Speaking with reporters after the panel for his upcoming Fox astronomy documentary Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey at the Television Critics Association press tour, MacFarlane said, "It reminded people this is still a show where anything can happen despite the fact it's been on for awhile."
The Facts Behind Brian's Family Guy Demise
While the Family Guy...
The Facts Behind Brian's Family Guy Demise
While the Family Guy...
- 1/14/2014
- Rollingstone.com
Fox
You won’t have to look far to find someone who can quote their favourite moment from the ubiquitous animated sitcom, Family Guy. The show has been going strong since it first aired nearly 15 years ago (A decade and a half! Let that sink in for a second…)
While some may argue that the quality of the show has declined significantly over the years, it still draws in millions of viewers. Figures have dropped admittedly, but MacFarlane and crew are still pushing forward, perhaps unheeded in their attempt to literally use up every last morsel of the Family Guy teat.
Along the way there have been a number of changes to the main characters. Meg Griffin was turned into a human punching bag, Stewie Griffin came more into the limelight with his pseudo-pansexual antics, and Brian became an insufferable douche-tractor.
Which leads me neatly to the four reasons Brian Griffin...
You won’t have to look far to find someone who can quote their favourite moment from the ubiquitous animated sitcom, Family Guy. The show has been going strong since it first aired nearly 15 years ago (A decade and a half! Let that sink in for a second…)
While some may argue that the quality of the show has declined significantly over the years, it still draws in millions of viewers. Figures have dropped admittedly, but MacFarlane and crew are still pushing forward, perhaps unheeded in their attempt to literally use up every last morsel of the Family Guy teat.
Along the way there have been a number of changes to the main characters. Meg Griffin was turned into a human punching bag, Stewie Griffin came more into the limelight with his pseudo-pansexual antics, and Brian became an insufferable douche-tractor.
Which leads me neatly to the four reasons Brian Griffin...
- 1/14/2014
- by Andrew Heaton
- Obsessed with Film
Many families felt like they’d lost a loved one this past Thanksgiving when ‘Family Guy’ killed (then promptly revived) the Griffin family’s beloved canine, Brian. The show’s creator Seth MacFarlane broke his silence at Fox’s Television Critics Association press tour on Jan. 13, letting us all know that the outrage didn’t go unnoticed.
When Family Guy killed Brian Griffin on Nov. 24, Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the show’s crew were bombarded with calls, tweets, emails, and singing telegrams that all basically expressed one emotion — outrage. Seth chatted with reporters after his Fox TCA panel on Jan. 13, finally breaking his silence on how the fans’ “rage” will affect things moving forward.
Seth MacFarlane: ‘It Surprised All Of Us’ Take Our Poll
Brian was only dead for a couple of weeks, but the Internet essentially exploded when Brian was replaced with another dog named Vinny...
When Family Guy killed Brian Griffin on Nov. 24, Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the show’s crew were bombarded with calls, tweets, emails, and singing telegrams that all basically expressed one emotion — outrage. Seth chatted with reporters after his Fox TCA panel on Jan. 13, finally breaking his silence on how the fans’ “rage” will affect things moving forward.
Seth MacFarlane: ‘It Surprised All Of Us’ Take Our Poll
Brian was only dead for a couple of weeks, but the Internet essentially exploded when Brian was replaced with another dog named Vinny...
- 1/14/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
We all know about the “death” of Brian Griffin, but best to let sleeping dogs…umm…never mind! To follow up on his first outing in the movie directors chair, Seth MacFarlane is currently slaving away on A Million Ways To Die In The West, writing, directing And acting. The movie follows a farmer (MacFarlane) who gets dumped by his girlfriend and seeks the help of a gunslingers wife to help him win back said woman. Theres a decent cast here including Neil Patrick Harris, Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried. The story sound bland enough, but it should be anything but bland with MacFarlane. I’d expect a trailer over the next few weeks considering the movie is released on May 30th in the USA and June 6 in Ireland & UK...
- 1/2/2014
- by [email protected] (Vic Barry)
- www.themoviebit.com
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Ah, the fanboy. Has there ever been a more fitting term for a subculture of human beings? The word “fanboy” emphasises both the intense dedication and the pettiness associated with such types in one handy collection of letters. For most people, it’s seen as something of a derogatory term – one they presumably brandish to describe spotty teens huddled over their computers in the clawing darkness of their rooms (which they have taken to calling the “Batcave,” of course).
Fanboys, as we know, are renowned for being incredibly easy to rile, and when it comes to the movies, 2013 has been a seriously good year for providing said fanboys with all the ammunition they need to go on a wild rant or two (or ten). So here we’ve gathered up what we feel were the 10 most controversial movie moments of the year – those that really got the fanboys in a fluster.
Ah, the fanboy. Has there ever been a more fitting term for a subculture of human beings? The word “fanboy” emphasises both the intense dedication and the pettiness associated with such types in one handy collection of letters. For most people, it’s seen as something of a derogatory term – one they presumably brandish to describe spotty teens huddled over their computers in the clawing darkness of their rooms (which they have taken to calling the “Batcave,” of course).
Fanboys, as we know, are renowned for being incredibly easy to rile, and when it comes to the movies, 2013 has been a seriously good year for providing said fanboys with all the ammunition they need to go on a wild rant or two (or ten). So here we’ve gathered up what we feel were the 10 most controversial movie moments of the year – those that really got the fanboys in a fluster.
- 12/24/2013
- by WhatCulture
- Obsessed with Film
Fox
After complaints sent Twitter into a virtual meltdown and a petition clocked up 120,000 signatures, Brian Griffin, the loved dog on Family Guy, is back from the grave.
Show writers had earlier made the incredible decision to kill off the anthropomorphic animal, who was run over by an out of control car in November’s season 12 episode ‘Life of Brian’.
Fans were left stunned and rallied to get the alcoholic author reinstated on the animation, and eventually got their wish when Stewie pulled off a time-travelling trick in last week’s ‘Christmas Guy’ episode that saw the toddler go back in time to the moment just before Brian gets hit by the car, and save the life of his best pal by pushing him out of harm’s way.
Bringing Brian back from the dead marks an incredible U-turn from show-creator Seth MacFarlane and his team of writers, who had...
After complaints sent Twitter into a virtual meltdown and a petition clocked up 120,000 signatures, Brian Griffin, the loved dog on Family Guy, is back from the grave.
Show writers had earlier made the incredible decision to kill off the anthropomorphic animal, who was run over by an out of control car in November’s season 12 episode ‘Life of Brian’.
Fans were left stunned and rallied to get the alcoholic author reinstated on the animation, and eventually got their wish when Stewie pulled off a time-travelling trick in last week’s ‘Christmas Guy’ episode that saw the toddler go back in time to the moment just before Brian gets hit by the car, and save the life of his best pal by pushing him out of harm’s way.
Bringing Brian back from the dead marks an incredible U-turn from show-creator Seth MacFarlane and his team of writers, who had...
- 12/23/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Okay, this is pretty great. Jimmy nailed most of his sketches as host of the Dec. 21 episode of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ but his greatest moment may have come when he impersonated Harry, with the hair, the tight suit, and the shy demeanor. Watch the clip below!
We may never get a duet featuring Harry Styles and Lorde in real life. Fortunately, we got to picture what it would be like when Saturday Night Live mimicked both singers during a hilarious “Now That’s What I Call Christmas” skit on Dec. 21.
Harry Styles Gets Made Fun Of By ‘SNL’
The duet had Lorde (played by Kate McKinnon) singing a Christmas-themed version of her song “Royals” while Harry (played by Jimmy Fallon) stood meekly in the background.
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Because Jimmy was playing up Harry’s shyness, the character didn’t actually have any lines, but that didn’t matter. Seeing...
We may never get a duet featuring Harry Styles and Lorde in real life. Fortunately, we got to picture what it would be like when Saturday Night Live mimicked both singers during a hilarious “Now That’s What I Call Christmas” skit on Dec. 21.
Harry Styles Gets Made Fun Of By ‘SNL’
The duet had Lorde (played by Kate McKinnon) singing a Christmas-themed version of her song “Royals” while Harry (played by Jimmy Fallon) stood meekly in the background.
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Because Jimmy was playing up Harry’s shyness, the character didn’t actually have any lines, but that didn’t matter. Seeing...
- 12/22/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
The best fake morning talk show has returned! ‘Saturday Night Live’ brought back ‘Waking Up With Kimye’ for their Dec. 21 episode, and with perfect imitations and even a ‘Bound 2′ spoof, it may have been even funnier than the original. Watch the clip below!
The Saturday Night Live skit “Waking Up With Kimye” got such a good response — though not from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West – when it first aired on Nov. 16, that the show decided to trot it out once again on Dec. 21. And the comedy show may have outdone themselves with the sequel.
‘SNL’ Mocks Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Again
Jay Pharaoh and Nasim Pedrad‘s spot-on impressions of the tabloid favorites continued to be the anchor of the skit, which once again made fun of Kim’s level of intelligence and Kanye’s desperate and controlling attempts to make the world believe his fiancee is a legitimate artist.
The Saturday Night Live skit “Waking Up With Kimye” got such a good response — though not from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West – when it first aired on Nov. 16, that the show decided to trot it out once again on Dec. 21. And the comedy show may have outdone themselves with the sequel.
‘SNL’ Mocks Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Again
Jay Pharaoh and Nasim Pedrad‘s spot-on impressions of the tabloid favorites continued to be the anchor of the skit, which once again made fun of Kim’s level of intelligence and Kanye’s desperate and controlling attempts to make the world believe his fiancee is a legitimate artist.
- 12/22/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Winter is already here, which means tons of crappy North-Of-The-Wall weather, but also brand new footage from Season 4 of ‘Game of Thrones!’ HBO gave all of us non-Westerosi folks an early Holiday gift in the form of the network’s year-end trailer, which offers a sneak peek at a sure to be dynamic Season 4.
Spoiler alert, folks: Season 3 of Game of Thrones ended with a bang. Multiple Starks are dead, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) has a full-blown army and Joffrey (Jack Gleeson)… well, not much has changed there. He’s still an ass. But HBO’s first-look trailer offers a tantalizing peek at what’s to come — which includes yet another royal wedding. Will this one go better than the last? Check out the video below!
HBO Releases First Look At ‘Game Of Thrones’
So many emotions! The trailer (which also features sneak peeks at Girls and True Blood) shows us...
Spoiler alert, folks: Season 3 of Game of Thrones ended with a bang. Multiple Starks are dead, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) has a full-blown army and Joffrey (Jack Gleeson)… well, not much has changed there. He’s still an ass. But HBO’s first-look trailer offers a tantalizing peek at what’s to come — which includes yet another royal wedding. Will this one go better than the last? Check out the video below!
HBO Releases First Look At ‘Game Of Thrones’
So many emotions! The trailer (which also features sneak peeks at Girls and True Blood) shows us...
- 12/16/2013
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
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Brian Griffin's Family Guy Return Heralded and Dissed By Fans—What Does Seth MacFarlane Have to Say?
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It was a Christmas miracle on Family Guy: Brian Griffin rose from the dead. Well, sort of. Thanks to Stewie and his time traveling ways, Brian Griffin never died. Here's what happened: The youngest Griffin ran into a version of himself who had traveled into the future before Brian was hit by a car. He distracted him with the help of the Griffin's new dog, Vinny, and went back in time to warn Brian. But because he did that, his timeline never existed and future Stewie ceased to exist. Complicated? Sort of, but Brian's back! Seth MacFarlane, the show's creator and the voice of Peter/Stewie/Brian, took to Twitter after the episode aired. "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday...
- 12/16/2013
- E! Online
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Just three weeks after he was killed off the show, Brian the dog is back on Family Guy.
On the Nov. 25 episode, Brian Griffin, voiced by show creator Seth MacFarlane, was put down and promptly replaced by a pup named Vinny, voiced by Sopranos star Tony Sirico. So, how did the dead dog make his return? Well, it involved a little time travel.
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Baby Stewie Griffin begins to miss his furry friend, and decides to build a time machine and travel back to when Brian was killed. Stewie tackles the dog and saves him from being hit by a car, exclaiming, "You're alive, my friend."
Brian bites back, "What the he** do you mean? Of course I'm alive."
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Attempting to explain, Stewie adds, "Brian, that car killed you and when it did a little part of me died as well. I couldn't...
On the Nov. 25 episode, Brian Griffin, voiced by show creator Seth MacFarlane, was put down and promptly replaced by a pup named Vinny, voiced by Sopranos star Tony Sirico. So, how did the dead dog make his return? Well, it involved a little time travel.
Related Pics: TV Show Reunions
Baby Stewie Griffin begins to miss his furry friend, and decides to build a time machine and travel back to when Brian was killed. Stewie tackles the dog and saves him from being hit by a car, exclaiming, "You're alive, my friend."
Brian bites back, "What the he** do you mean? Of course I'm alive."
Related Pics: Stars With Their Pets
Attempting to explain, Stewie adds, "Brian, that car killed you and when it did a little part of me died as well. I couldn't...
- 12/16/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane has obviously enjoyed all the outcry over the seeming death of beloved dog character Brian Griffin.
Despite being killed off three weeks ago in a car accident, Brian returned last night in the show's Christmas episode thanks to a bit of time travel trickery which saw the alternate Brian-less timeline erased.
MacFarlane tweeted: "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash. I mean, you didn't really think we'd kill off Brian, did you? Jesus, we'd have to be f---ing high. Oh and hey… thanks for caring so much about the canine Griffin. He is overcome with gratitude."
Ultimately only one fully Brian-less episode, last week's "Into Harmony's Way," ended up airing. Despite all the 'death and resurrection' of Brian being planned and crafted months ago, and despite most fans expecting this reversal,...
Despite being killed off three weeks ago in a car accident, Brian returned last night in the show's Christmas episode thanks to a bit of time travel trickery which saw the alternate Brian-less timeline erased.
MacFarlane tweeted: "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash. I mean, you didn't really think we'd kill off Brian, did you? Jesus, we'd have to be f---ing high. Oh and hey… thanks for caring so much about the canine Griffin. He is overcome with gratitude."
Ultimately only one fully Brian-less episode, last week's "Into Harmony's Way," ended up airing. Despite all the 'death and resurrection' of Brian being planned and crafted months ago, and despite most fans expecting this reversal,...
- 12/16/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Shortly after Brian’s Dec. 15 return, the ‘Family Guy’ creator finally addressed his temporary passing on Twitter.
When Brian Griffin was killed on the Nov. 24 episode of Family Guy, viewers were understandably outraged, but the most surprising part of the ordeal was creator Seth MacFarlane‘s refusal to comment on his death. Seth finally broke his silence Dec. 15, immediately after the Griffin’s family pet was brought back to life, explaining why he decided to put fans — and Brian — through hell.
Seth MacFarlane Tweets Why He Killed Brian Griffin
Addressing his 5 million+ followers, Seth finally tweeted about Brian’s death Dec. 15, with a surprisingly heartfelt message:
And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 16, 2013
Then, in typical Seth fashion, he followed that up with a slightly less warm-and-fuzzy tweet:
I mean,...
When Brian Griffin was killed on the Nov. 24 episode of Family Guy, viewers were understandably outraged, but the most surprising part of the ordeal was creator Seth MacFarlane‘s refusal to comment on his death. Seth finally broke his silence Dec. 15, immediately after the Griffin’s family pet was brought back to life, explaining why he decided to put fans — and Brian — through hell.
Seth MacFarlane Tweets Why He Killed Brian Griffin
Addressing his 5 million+ followers, Seth finally tweeted about Brian’s death Dec. 15, with a surprisingly heartfelt message:
And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 16, 2013
Then, in typical Seth fashion, he followed that up with a slightly less warm-and-fuzzy tweet:
I mean,...
- 12/16/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Jesus Christ ain't got nothing on Brian the dog ... as "Family Guy" brought him back from the dead on last night's episode -- 3 weeks after he was left for roadkill.Here's how Brian Griffin was resurrected -- Stewie cries to a mall Santa that he wants his best friend back -- and then through a wrinkle in the time-space continuum ... steals his broken time machine from another version of himself ... but before it was broken.
- 12/16/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Toldja so.
Three weeks ago, Family Guy shocked fans by killing off one of the show’s most-beloved figures: Brian Griffin, the erudite dog/liberal caricature who’s one of several characters voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane. As it turns out, however, all that outrage was misplaced — because as of last night, Brian’s back. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good psych!
Here’s how it went down. During a routine holiday shopping trip, brilliant baby Stewie spotted something incredible in a toy store — his past self. This version of Stewie had traveled into the future before his time machine broke…...
Three weeks ago, Family Guy shocked fans by killing off one of the show’s most-beloved figures: Brian Griffin, the erudite dog/liberal caricature who’s one of several characters voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane. As it turns out, however, all that outrage was misplaced — because as of last night, Brian’s back. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good psych!
Here’s how it went down. During a routine holiday shopping trip, brilliant baby Stewie spotted something incredible in a toy store — his past self. This version of Stewie had traveled into the future before his time machine broke…...
- 12/16/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
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Turns out the death of Brian Griffin on Family Guy was part of a message from creator Seth MacFarlane. After the family dog was hit by a car in an episode last month, the animated Fox show brought Brian back last night, and MacFarlane commented on the plot turn with a pair of tweets after the show aired on the East Coast.
Why 'Family Guy' Killed Brian Griffin
First, he wrote, "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they...
Why 'Family Guy' Killed Brian Griffin
First, he wrote, "And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they...
- 12/16/2013
- Rollingstone.com
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All dogs go to heaven, but do they really stay there? That's the question that we've been pondering since Family Guy shocked audiences everywhere three weeks ago when they killed off one of their most beloved characters. Brian Griffin may have been just a dog, but his abrupt death caused an outpouring of rage and disappointment amongst thousands of Family Guy fans. On tonight's all-new episode, "The Christmas Guy," Fox's animated hit confirmed our suspicions when Stewie performed a Christmas Miracle and used his newly-mended time machine to bring Brian back to life. Did anyone else tear up during their heartfelt reunion? Now that Brian is officially back in the land of the living, we...
- 12/16/2013
- E! Online
"Family Guy" fans got a Christmas miracle today, welcoming a familiar face back into the show. A couple of weeks ago, the show killed off Brian Griffin in a car accident, and it was clear from the way it was presented that it would be a permanent move. Immediately fans reacted, some even to the point of outrage over one of their favorite animated characters being killed off, because that's a valuable use of time and effort....Read more...
- 12/16/2013
- by Yidio
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Spoiler alert: Stop reading if you don’t want to know whether or not Brian returned! (Not that you’d be reading this if you didn’t want to know…)
Along with the show’s usual brand of off-color humor, fans had another reason to tune into the Dec. 15 Christmas episode of Family Guy: the promise of Brian Griffin’s (Seth MacFarlane) return from the dead! Following speculation that Stewie would wish his best friend back to life on the holiday special, faithful viewers’ questions were finally answered this Sunday.
‘Family Guy’: Brian Griffin Returns From The Dead
As expected, Brian did return to the Griffins, thanks to a little help from (yet another) alternate timeline. After realizing that Stewie would never be able to bring Brian back on his own, Vinny took him to the mall to lift his spirits, where they ran into another Stewie — one...
Along with the show’s usual brand of off-color humor, fans had another reason to tune into the Dec. 15 Christmas episode of Family Guy: the promise of Brian Griffin’s (Seth MacFarlane) return from the dead! Following speculation that Stewie would wish his best friend back to life on the holiday special, faithful viewers’ questions were finally answered this Sunday.
‘Family Guy’: Brian Griffin Returns From The Dead
As expected, Brian did return to the Griffins, thanks to a little help from (yet another) alternate timeline. After realizing that Stewie would never be able to bring Brian back on his own, Vinny took him to the mall to lift his spirits, where they ran into another Stewie — one...
- 12/16/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
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After his death shocked Family Guy fans worldwide late last month, it looks as though anthropomorphic dog Brian Griffin is set to rise from the grave.
Viewers were horrified when the alcoholic animal was ran over and killed by an out-of-control car in ‘Life of Brian’ on November 24th, and a backlash immediately commenced, with Twitter going into a virtual meltdown and petitions being launched in an effort to bring Brian back from the dead.
120,000 people signed the aforementioned petition before it was closed down while ‘tribute groups‘ on Facebook have amassed up to 87,000 ‘Likes’.
And now, it looks like the likable author is about to be written back into the show, in the up-coming episode Christmas Guy, which will air for Us audiences on December 15.
It appeared as though Brian’s death was permanent when the show tweeted “Rip Brian. #familyguy” from its official account on...
After his death shocked Family Guy fans worldwide late last month, it looks as though anthropomorphic dog Brian Griffin is set to rise from the grave.
Viewers were horrified when the alcoholic animal was ran over and killed by an out-of-control car in ‘Life of Brian’ on November 24th, and a backlash immediately commenced, with Twitter going into a virtual meltdown and petitions being launched in an effort to bring Brian back from the dead.
120,000 people signed the aforementioned petition before it was closed down while ‘tribute groups‘ on Facebook have amassed up to 87,000 ‘Likes’.
And now, it looks like the likable author is about to be written back into the show, in the up-coming episode Christmas Guy, which will air for Us audiences on December 15.
It appeared as though Brian’s death was permanent when the show tweeted “Rip Brian. #familyguy” from its official account on...
- 12/11/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Family Guy fans, it looks like your new friend Vinny's going to be around for a while. The revamped opening credit sequence for the series shows the recent addition to the family taking the late Brian Griffin's place in the traditional song-and-dance routine.
Why Family Guy Killed Brian Griffin
The Fox show killed off Brian in its November 24th episode, "Life of Brian," crushing the family's long-suffering pet beneath a car. Peter Griffin managed to find a new talking dog at the pet store and brought home Vinny, voiced...
Why Family Guy Killed Brian Griffin
The Fox show killed off Brian in its November 24th episode, "Life of Brian," crushing the family's long-suffering pet beneath a car. Peter Griffin managed to find a new talking dog at the pet store and brought home Vinny, voiced...
- 12/9/2013
- Rollingstone.com
Hey ‘SNL,’ where are those good old-fashioned values? They were nowhere to be found on the ‘Weekend Update’ segment of the show’s Dec. 7 episode, when a character played by Taran Killam did not hesitate to trudge up Brian’s passing.
It’s only been a little more than a week since [Spoiler Alert] the dog Brian Griffin was killed off on Family Guy, but nothing’s too soon for Saturday Night Live.
‘SNL’ Jokes About Brian Griffin
On the show’s “Weekend Update” on Dec. 7, cast member Taran Killam played Jebidiah Atkinson, an 1860s newspaper critic, who was brought on the show to review some classic Christmas specials.
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Brian was roped into the segment during Jebidiah’s review of A Charlie Brown Christmas. After skewering Charlie Brown himself (“There’s a pube on your forehead!”), Jebidiah then moved on to Snoopy. “Don’t even get me started on Snoopy,...
It’s only been a little more than a week since [Spoiler Alert] the dog Brian Griffin was killed off on Family Guy, but nothing’s too soon for Saturday Night Live.
‘SNL’ Jokes About Brian Griffin
On the show’s “Weekend Update” on Dec. 7, cast member Taran Killam played Jebidiah Atkinson, an 1860s newspaper critic, who was brought on the show to review some classic Christmas specials.
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Brian was roped into the segment during Jebidiah’s review of A Charlie Brown Christmas. After skewering Charlie Brown himself (“There’s a pube on your forehead!”), Jebidiah then moved on to Snoopy. “Don’t even get me started on Snoopy,...
- 12/9/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Smooth-talking, erudite Brian Griffin is really and truly dead… at least, until Family Guy revives him somehow, likely during the show’s Dec. 15 installment. But in the meantime, the pup has gone to that big dog run in the sky — leaving a hole in our hearts, the Griffin family, and the series’ opening credits, which traditionally feature every member of the clan doing a snazzy song-and-dance number.
Enter Vinny, the family’s replacement pet — a street-smart hound voiced by Sopranos star Tony Sirico. You can’t hear Paulie Walnuts singing in the show’s revamped opening credits… but you can...
Enter Vinny, the family’s replacement pet — a street-smart hound voiced by Sopranos star Tony Sirico. You can’t hear Paulie Walnuts singing in the show’s revamped opening credits… but you can...
- 12/9/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Dec. 8 episode of ‘Family Guy’ had yet another devastating surprise in store for fans of the late, great Brian Griffin.
Seth MacFarlane is officially messing with our heads. Despite speculation that Brian Griffin will return from the dead on Family Guy‘s upcoming Christmas special, the Fox animated comedy did the unthinkable on its Dec. 8 episode: It replaced Brian in the opening credits!
‘Family Guy’ Opening Credits: Brian’s Out, Vinny’s In
The first episode since the controversial death of the Griffins’ beloved pet, this week’s Family Guy opened with the familiar scene of Peter and Lois playing the show’s theme song in their living room, a la All In The Family. But when the rest of the Griffins — Chris, Meg and Stewie — entered the frame, dressed in their trademark gold tuxedos, they had a surprise fourth companion: the family’s new dog, Vinny!
Brian Dies...
Seth MacFarlane is officially messing with our heads. Despite speculation that Brian Griffin will return from the dead on Family Guy‘s upcoming Christmas special, the Fox animated comedy did the unthinkable on its Dec. 8 episode: It replaced Brian in the opening credits!
‘Family Guy’ Opening Credits: Brian’s Out, Vinny’s In
The first episode since the controversial death of the Griffins’ beloved pet, this week’s Family Guy opened with the familiar scene of Peter and Lois playing the show’s theme song in their living room, a la All In The Family. But when the rest of the Griffins — Chris, Meg and Stewie — entered the frame, dressed in their trademark gold tuxedos, they had a surprise fourth companion: the family’s new dog, Vinny!
Brian Dies...
- 12/9/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
The world of television is still reeling from the aftershock of Brian Griffin’s demise on Family Guy last month, following show-creator Seth MacFarlane’s decision to axe the lovable pooch.
Fans of the adult animation reacted angrily over the plot, many sending Twitter into virtual meltdown with a spate of furious comments, while there’s even been a petition launched demanding Brian be brought back to life. At its most recent count, the petition had accrued 75,000 signatures, while a Facebook page entitled ‘R.I.P Brian Griffin from Family Guy‘ has amassed 778,000 ‘likes’. Proof then that the decision to kill off the alcoholic author has not sat well with viewers of Family Guy, some of whom have even threatened to boycott the show unless he is somehow brought back from the grave.
Of course, this isn’t the first time there has been such an outpouring of grief and...
Fans of the adult animation reacted angrily over the plot, many sending Twitter into virtual meltdown with a spate of furious comments, while there’s even been a petition launched demanding Brian be brought back to life. At its most recent count, the petition had accrued 75,000 signatures, while a Facebook page entitled ‘R.I.P Brian Griffin from Family Guy‘ has amassed 778,000 ‘likes’. Proof then that the decision to kill off the alcoholic author has not sat well with viewers of Family Guy, some of whom have even threatened to boycott the show unless he is somehow brought back from the grave.
Of course, this isn’t the first time there has been such an outpouring of grief and...
- 12/8/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Brian, Family Guy's erudite dog who died in an episode last month, may return to the series.
The character will appear on the show's December 15th episode, though how and why he will return remains a mystery, Entertainment Weekly reports. The character was run over by a car in the November 24th episode and even though his human friend, the talking baby Stewie Griffin, tried to rebuild a broken time machine to save the dog, he was unable.
The official synopsis of the episode on the 15th, titled "Christmas Guy,...
The character will appear on the show's December 15th episode, though how and why he will return remains a mystery, Entertainment Weekly reports. The character was run over by a car in the November 24th episode and even though his human friend, the talking baby Stewie Griffin, tried to rebuild a broken time machine to save the dog, he was unable.
The official synopsis of the episode on the 15th, titled "Christmas Guy,...
- 12/6/2013
- Rollingstone.com
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- 12/6/2013
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
The A-For-Effort-Award Goes To…: NBC for their live airing of The Sound Of Music, which featured fantastic musical performances and acting that was… um… did we mention the fantastic musical performances?
Best Spittake: Eli’s reaction to a single word — “Peter” — capped a near-perfect episode of The Good Wife.
Creepiest Ad Campaign: Commercials featuring a whole lotta rats freaking people out aired during The Walking Dead but gave no indication of what they were promoting. We now know it was for the upcoming frightfest The Strain.
Most Desperate Move: How does an increasingly irrelevant reality show like The Real World compete with its flashier, younger brethren? By pulling a cheap stunt like having people move into a house only to later learn that their exes will be moving in as well.
Funniest Reaction: Upon learning that Robin was the latest Port Charles resident to turn up alive, General Hospital’s Silas quipped,...
Best Spittake: Eli’s reaction to a single word — “Peter” — capped a near-perfect episode of The Good Wife.
Creepiest Ad Campaign: Commercials featuring a whole lotta rats freaking people out aired during The Walking Dead but gave no indication of what they were promoting. We now know it was for the upcoming frightfest The Strain.
Most Desperate Move: How does an increasingly irrelevant reality show like The Real World compete with its flashier, younger brethren? By pulling a cheap stunt like having people move into a house only to later learn that their exes will be moving in as well.
Funniest Reaction: Upon learning that Robin was the latest Port Charles resident to turn up alive, General Hospital’s Silas quipped,...
- 12/6/2013
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
Wipe your tears, ‘Family Guy’ fans! New evidence suggests we’ll be seeing Brian again in a matter of weeks.
Anyone up for a Christmas miracle? Just weeks after the controversial death of Family Guy‘s Brian Griffin, it sounds like we might be seeing America’s favorite atheist pooch again really soon! Fueling speculation that Brian’s passing was merely a publicity stunt, the official description for the Dec. 15 episode — cryptic as it may be — strongly suggests that Brian (Seth MacFarlane) will be returning to the land of the living.
On the Christmas episode, “Stewie devises a master plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas,” according to the official description from Fox. And, as pointed out by Entertainment Weekly, the network lists Brian as a character on the episode.
Another indicator that Brian will be back for good is that several episodes this season...
Anyone up for a Christmas miracle? Just weeks after the controversial death of Family Guy‘s Brian Griffin, it sounds like we might be seeing America’s favorite atheist pooch again really soon! Fueling speculation that Brian’s passing was merely a publicity stunt, the official description for the Dec. 15 episode — cryptic as it may be — strongly suggests that Brian (Seth MacFarlane) will be returning to the land of the living.
On the Christmas episode, “Stewie devises a master plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas,” according to the official description from Fox. And, as pointed out by Entertainment Weekly, the network lists Brian as a character on the episode.
Another indicator that Brian will be back for good is that several episodes this season...
- 12/5/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
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Question: Where do you stand on the decision of Family Guy's writers to kill off Brian Griffin? When the Nov. 24 episode ended without him coming back to life, it hit me and many, many other viewers like a ton of bricks. I'd like to believe this isn't permanent, like the eventual retirement of Mrs. Krabappel ...
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Question: Where do you stand on the decision of Family Guy's writers to kill off Brian Griffin? When the Nov. 24 episode ended without him coming back to life, it hit me and many, many other viewers like a ton of bricks. I'd like to believe this isn't permanent, like the eventual retirement of Mrs. Krabappel ...
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- 12/2/2013
- by Matt Roush
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Browse our gallery of recent TV deaths — spoiler alert, obviously — and vote for the one(s) that shocked you the most!
As we head into the holiday season and begin reflecting on the year that was, let’s not forget to remember the many loved ones we’ve lost in recent months. I’m talking, of course, about Brian Griffin, Walter White and all the other beloved characters that met their end this television season. So without further ado, HollywoodLife.com has rounded up 10 of the year’s most shocking TV deaths. Join us in remembering, won’t you?
10 Most Shocking TV Deaths This Year
Show: Family Guy
Character: Brian Griffin
Actor: Seth MacFarlane (voice)
Cause of Death: Brian was hit by a car on the show’s Nov. 24 episode, and because Stewie (also Seth MacFarlane) had just destroyed his time machine, he was unable to go back and stop the accident.
As we head into the holiday season and begin reflecting on the year that was, let’s not forget to remember the many loved ones we’ve lost in recent months. I’m talking, of course, about Brian Griffin, Walter White and all the other beloved characters that met their end this television season. So without further ado, HollywoodLife.com has rounded up 10 of the year’s most shocking TV deaths. Join us in remembering, won’t you?
10 Most Shocking TV Deaths This Year
Show: Family Guy
Character: Brian Griffin
Actor: Seth MacFarlane (voice)
Cause of Death: Brian was hit by a car on the show’s Nov. 24 episode, and because Stewie (also Seth MacFarlane) had just destroyed his time machine, he was unable to go back and stop the accident.
- 11/30/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
It's always darkest before the dawn -- "Family Guy" might have taken away our beloved Brian Griffin ... but Kelsey Grammer tells TMZ, Sideshow Bob Will be making a triumphant return to "The Simpsons."Kg was out in L.A. this week when we got to chatting about Brian's death ... and conspiracy theories about the dog's return ... and Kelsey says Sideshow Bob Always comes back. "They've already killed him 20 times. He comes back a lot."So...
- 11/30/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In last Sunday’s season 12 episode of Family Guy, ‘Life of Brian’, the show’s writers stunned fans everywhere by killing off one of its main characters, Brian Griffin.
Viewers who tuned in last weekend saw the talking pet dog brutally mowed down by a speeding car and later pronounced dead at a veterinary surgery, and the plot has not gone down well.
Fans in their droves took to micro-social networking site Twitter to vent their fury, many of whom questioned if the show is still able to continue following the death.
Irate viewers have even signed a petition to bring the alcoholic pooch back to life, which has already been signed by thousands.
Some have even threatened to boycott Family Guy unless Brian returns to the adult animation, further proof that the angle has backfired spectacularly on creator Seth MacFarlane and his team.
Others however aren’t getting quite so worked up about things,...
Viewers who tuned in last weekend saw the talking pet dog brutally mowed down by a speeding car and later pronounced dead at a veterinary surgery, and the plot has not gone down well.
Fans in their droves took to micro-social networking site Twitter to vent their fury, many of whom questioned if the show is still able to continue following the death.
Irate viewers have even signed a petition to bring the alcoholic pooch back to life, which has already been signed by thousands.
Some have even threatened to boycott Family Guy unless Brian returns to the adult animation, further proof that the angle has backfired spectacularly on creator Seth MacFarlane and his team.
Others however aren’t getting quite so worked up about things,...
- 11/29/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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