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TCA Video: ‘Family Guy’ Spoilers; Movie Plans
"Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane reveals three things fans didn’t know about upcoming episodes of the Fox animated hit in this exclusive video interview conducted by TVWeek columnist and deputy editor Josef Adalian.
Mr. MacFarlane also tips his hand on his plans to make a movie based on the series. Speaking at the summer press tour of the Television Critics Association, Mr. MacFarlane also explains why Cleveland was chosen as the lead character for the new spinoff show, and how Mr. MacFarlane juggles three programs.
For exclusive video, breaking news and blogs from the TCA summer tour, visit TVWeek.com's TCA Navigator page.


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The Moolafoo
It is the right time for a film. Family Guy is at the peak of its power and is still fresh. The Simpsons left it too long and the show had become stale by the time it came out, it has also lost its edge where Family Guy continues to push boundaries, whether it be taste, shock, innovative comedy or just the fact that the put on the screen what a lot of the population (UK included) think.. Long may they continue to do so...
Rove Hater
He's BRILLIANT. Brilliant.
Spawnomite
dynomite. l luv family guy. the old man pervert is my favorite.
Anomyinous
Family Guy sholud be canceld they have declining quality since the returned to FOX
Shaunbadia
I'd love to see a Family guy movie on the big screen. The DVD movie "Stewie Griffin: The untold story" was a bit of a dissapointment since it was just 3 episodes back-to-back. My only worry is that Seth said the only reason to make a movie is so they can do stuff you wouldn't get to do on TV. I just hope they don't go overboard with sex/shit gags and take away from the overall plot.
Scooby Doo
I'm not seeing the whole thing here, mine keeps cutting off in the middle. Maybe it's a problem with my computer. I don't know. Does anyone know what I might be doing wrong?
Jessie
Seth Macfarlane is BRILLIANT. I keep googling any tours Seth might be doing. It is a DREAM of mine to meet him. Plus, Amanda Byne's has got NOTHIN on me. haha jk. It would be sweet to meet him though.
Fernando-Brasil
Family Guy is such the most wonderful thing I've ever seen. The movie is fantastic and the best: it's uncut. Here in Brazil only members of Cable TV (like Sky or Net) can watch the whole seasons, so the Globo Tv company is already exibiting a couple of episodes every saturday after 4:00 Am... it's too late to watch But i keep awake just to taste this visual delicious... to Seth Macfarlane: You're increadible, a genius! Love you work, love this family... thanx for Family Guy!!
Guy
It will SUCK.
Fluff
ehh...I mean, why have another comedy where the basic approach is a family? I mean, have some variety. Remember Futurama? That was so far from the Simpsons, and it was great. American Dad is good, but I don't appreciate having YET ANOTHER prime time animated sitcom by Seth MacFarlane that just hits Family issues. I can deal with Family Guy being the Simpsons alter ego, but Cleveland's family is so much alike with 3 other shows(King of the Hill is much more realistic so excluding that...) I really can't see all of these being produced at the same time without interchangeable or even similiar plots.
Seriously man, get some fresh material. I like your jokes but all in all your not pulling out any 'brilliance'.
Fluff
ehh...I mean, why have another comedy where the basic approach is a family? I mean, have some variety. Remember Futurama? That was so far from the Simpsons, and it was great. American Dad is good, but I don't appreciate having YET ANOTHER prime time animated sitcom by Seth MacFarlane that just hits Family issues. I can deal with Family Guy being the Simpsons alter ego, but Cleveland's family is so much alike with 3 other shows(King of the Hill is much more realistic so excluding that...) I really can't see all of these being produced at the same time without interchangeable or even similiar plots.
Seriously man, get some fresh material. I like your jokes but all in all your not pulling out any 'brilliance'.
Fluff is gay
Fluff that may be your opinion but people don't give a shit about what you say