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FAMILY GUY Direct-To-DVD Movie Streets Sept. 27!!

first! by Alkohal	Jun 20th, 2005 02:34:30 PM
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Griffin by revhughes	Jun 20th, 2005 02:37:05 PM
Not Griffith.
I admit it, I am Stewie's real father. by FluffyUnbound	Jun 20th, 2005 02:41:49 PM
I was in one of those "Cool World" type situations, and I figured, what the hell, when in Rome.
Fox... by strongbadmonkey	Jun 20th, 2005 02:42:06 PM
It's funny how Fox decided put Family Guy on the shit-list just a short time ago. Screw hollywood, pussies don't know what's good.
FREAKIN' SWEET! by HomerGator	Jun 20th, 2005 02:46:47 PM
THis is great news. I knew they were thinking of a movie and had done a little work on it, but I did not know it was so soon to arrive. Maybe they'll do an American Dad one too. I must admit, the first episodes of Family Guy this season left me a little cold. Spots of pure comedy genius amid a lot of odd pacing. However, this Sunday's episode was one of the funniest I've ever seen. And as for American Dad, the pilot was good, but not anything amazing, but then the show took off. In fact, this is the first week Family Guy has been as good as American Dad. I love how American Dad has the same humor as Fmaily Guy, but it doesn't feel like as much of a rip off as it seemed at first. Both are great shows, in the vain of Futurama and The Simpsons. If Fox can have an Arrested Development, Family GUy, and American Dad Sunday night, they may have me taping The Sopranos come March.
Still the funniest show on TV... by fiester	Jun 20th, 2005 03:20:05 PM
This is welcomed news.
Fucking yes! by Stanley Spector	Jun 20th, 2005 03:21:08 PM
I'm sure it'll be great, but even better is the fact that it will pave the way for the direct-to-DVD Futurama movies that Billy West mused about in an Onion A.V. Club interview last week.
Real father? by cf_jedimaster	Jun 20th, 2005 03:32:26 PM
Come on now - you mean biological father, right? (Ok, being too anal. ;)
OK I love Family Guy but does anyone else feel that the show is by Mr. Profit	Jun 20th, 2005 03:35:38 PM
The Full Blown AIDS song. Making fun of Rocky Dennis from Mask? I love the show and how irreverant it is, but I don't want to see it go the way of South Park. Where the jokes make you laugh initially because they shock the hell out of you, then on repeat viewings they are not as funny. Last nights episode was funny, but I am noticing a lot of really random (even for Family Guy) stuff thrown in.
i wonder... by slone13	Jun 20th, 2005 03:37:32 PM
...if after 30 minutes it will start to feel like "too much Family Guy". Like whenever I watch two episodes of Family Guy back to back. About 10 minutes into that second episode, I'm officially sick of Family Guy. Like most things, but especially with that show, a little goes a log way.
Family Guy sucks by Chriss	Jun 20th, 2005 03:46:59 PM
Animation Domination? Try Animation Damnation. Both shows Family Guy and American Dad are fucking god awfull stupid. You really need to have an IQ of about 90 to think they are quality stuff. You know, just below average but not quite a retard type IQ.
Sperm brothers by Freefall Jones	Jun 20th, 2005 04:08:04 PM
Peter is not Stewie's dad? Doesn't that totally debunk the episode where Stewie did the ol' "Fantastic Voyage" and fought his sperm brothers inside Peter's body? I guess that doesn't necessarily prove that Peter is Stewie's dad, but the kid Stewie bonded with was just like him -- plus, I just wanted to say "sperm brothers."
Yeah, it's a really bad premise... by iamnicksaicnsn	Jun 20th, 2005 04:54:01 PM
but maybe at the end he'll realize that it's true, peter actually is his father, and stewie accepts the truth.
And isn't it Meg . . . by SpikeZoft	Jun 20th, 2005 05:04:14 PM
who really has a different father than Stewie and Chris?
If it is like the 4th series it will be like people who don' by ChorleyFM	Jun 20th, 2005 05:05:14 PM
Lame
What the deuce? by StudioPlant69	Jun 20th, 2005 05:09:28 PM
Stewart Gilligan Griffin! There's a party in Harry's Ass and everyones comming! GFY
TheOnion.com has an interview with Billy West. He says a Futura by FrankDrebin	Jun 20th, 2005 05:14:22 PM
That's one bitter dude! But it looks like Fox learned their lesson--they're giving Family Guy the freedom & promotion it deserves. Maybe too much freedom--did you catch Brian hitting on Meg? Ewww. And as for Peter not being Stewie's father, I don't think the show's big on continuity. Whatever's good for a joke.
Anikka Sorenstam... by Han Ol' Buddy	Jun 20th, 2005 05:39:38 PM
That Annika Sorenstam clip with Stewie the other week was out of control!!! I hadn't done a spit take in a decade and that brought one on. I, for one, herald the return of return of Family Guy. I love all the pop culture references from the 80's and late 70's. What other show is going to have the original voice of a GI Joe guy from the original series? Classic.
"Family Guy" is crap by Brock Samson	Jun 20th, 2005 06:02:10 PM
The show is the funniest thing on TV for people with an IQ of 10.
Will it be as lame and tired as the new season of "Family Guy?!? by Uga	Jun 20th, 2005 06:03:21 PM
Just sayin'...
Freakin' sweet by Jordo	Jun 20th, 2005 06:06:29 PM
Family Guy and South Park are the top reigning animated comedies on TV right now. South Park is great because it can often be one of the smartest shows on TV while being the most irreverent. Family Guy has a certain sense of humor that often makes me laugh out loud, which is hard to do. While I like many of the pop culture references, the recent episodes seem to rely on them a bit much. Both shows totally outclass the Simpsons, which has worn out its welcome.
You're gay for Moleman. by Freefall Jones	Jun 20th, 2005 06:41:51 PM
I don't think it's fair to say the Simpsons have worn out its welcome. They may not be at their peak anymore, but I thought this last season still delivered a lot of laughs (like when Homer and Apu were having a "whispering" argument while Snake was robbing the Kwik-E-Mart). I'd still take the Simpsons over any live action sitcom on television today.
Since we're getting into "The Simpsons is past its prime" de by FrankDrebin	Jun 20th, 2005 06:44:39 PM
I've noticed that new episodes I thought were lame the first time around seem a lot funnier in reruns. Fox just had a rerun of the show where Marge became a partner in Moe's tavern, and it was just okay the first time, but this time Homer whining how he "has to drink beer from a thermos like an ANIMAL!" had me laughing out loud. Maybe the pacing is too fast now, or you have to be prepared for the jokes to appreciate them.
Simpsons is getting pretty topical for a show that takes 8 month by Bungion Boy	Jun 20th, 2005 07:03:04 PM
Last season had some great episodes that actually addressed real issues like gay marriage, adoption in China, the rise of religion and Passion of the Christ, and the season before that had a great episode about Bart being considered un-american and un-patriotic. The show of course isn't as good as it was in its prime, but even the worst episodes of the Simpsons are better than most every other show on tv. I like Family Guy (not this season so much) but it will never be as good as The Simpsons.
No, The Show Isn't Getting Out of Control by Sean38	Jun 20th, 2005 07:25:42 PM
The Full Blown AIDs song was brilliant!
And ripped from TE by ChorleyFM	Jun 20th, 2005 08:23:42 PM

And ripped from TE by ChorleyFM	Jun 20th, 2005 08:23:50 PM

AM AMERICA (or at least done better in) by ChorleyFM	Jun 20th, 2005 08:25:15 PM
Sorry about that, something fucked up.
Most recent episode was funnier by RezE11even	Jun 20th, 2005 09:23:18 PM
Than the time I threw a hotdog down a long hallway. My god, I still can't fathom that they put that on network TV. Best fucking episode ever.
FG has been uneven so far this season by chrth	Jun 20th, 2005 09:38:28 PM
Which is better than evenly unfunny like American Dad (although the Francine as Laurence Fishbourne--"I said 2 fingers, bitch!"--was fucking hilarious)...where the hell is the Himalaya talkback?!? Where're the Brits with the reviews from 7 months ago?!
Our IQs...... by Hairy Nutsack	Jun 21st, 2005 04:12:15 AM
Why is it braindead assholes have to pop in here just to tell us we must have IQs that are below 10 if we are fans of Family Guy? Let's see, you read an article about Family guy and then took the time to compose a message in the TalkBack? Yeah, we're the ones with IQs of 10. They must be the Pauly Shore fans of the group. You know, the ones waiting for Biodome II to premiere.
so there by Charlie Murphy	Jun 21st, 2005 08:52:38 AM
screw all those ass wipes who said this would just be three episodes of the show released as one.
The charades bit... by Childe Roland	Jun 21st, 2005 09:24:09 AM
...where Peter says: "Natalie Wood! Definitely, Natalie Wood!" made beer come shooting out of my nose (and I hadn't had a beer in more than 24 hours). Family Guy is full blown funny. The Simpsons can still make me smile from time to time, but mostly it's just the sound of Homer's voice. Just like the ticking of a clock wrapped in a warm, soft blanket can remind a newborn of a happier time and place, Homer's "d'oh" sometimes takes me back to the glory days when the show was still funny.
My IQ... by Doc Savant	Jun 21st, 2005 09:37:48 AM
...was "officially" tested and found to be at 155, and yet I'm a big ol' fan of Family Guy. That being said, I think they're stuffing a few too many "you remember the time when" reference/flashbacks in these days, at least compared to its first run. Still a must-see, though, as far as I'm concerned. I also think American Dad is coming into its own, although I still haven't really watched a full episode yet - I'm usually viewing the show using the "Timeshifting" feature through my digital cable, which means that it's not available to me until friggin' 12:30AM. My... eyes... can't... stay... open... zzzzzzzzz...
Mel Gibson/Passion of the Christ jokes need to go the way of the by Jordo	Jun 21st, 2005 10:38:53 AM
The Passion of the Christ parody on The Simpsons was done better by South Park, and that was a year earlier. Hell, even Family Guy's "Passion of the Christ 2" parody was better. The Simpsons' "Cain and Abel" parody was lame and played out. The Simpsons is still one of the best comedies on television, but it'd be wise to pull a Seinfeld before it really starts to wear out its welcome. The Simpsons is better than Family Guy in terms of its legacy, but as of now, Family Guy is the better show. That's just my opinion.
Hello Tardo Jordo by igotbigballs	Jun 21st, 2005 12:57:25 PM
Simpsons anyone? Family Guy will NEVER match that shows success. Even a repeat of The Simpsns finished 2 plaes behind Family Guy in the ratings, a fucking repeat. geta clue numbnuts
Don't know what is worse... by Dark Vapor	Jun 21st, 2005 02:22:49 PM
some dick telling me that I am retarded for liking a TV show or some loser telling me his IQ and acting like "time-shifting" is a concept only his genius mind can comprehend. Family guy is funny, piss off.
Hey, IGotBigBalls! by Magunga	Jun 21st, 2005 02:31:08 PM
You cannot judge the quality of a show based on popularity. I'll remind you that "American Idol" has been on top for several years now, and that "Survivor" has also had a very successful run. Would you call that top-notch programming? How about "Friends" or, shudder, "Three-and-a-Half Men?" I know you never officially said "The Simpsons" was a better show, but that was certainly implied. If you want to argue that "The Simpsons" is a better show than "Family Guy," you'll need to supply a more cogent and relevant argument
BTW, IGotBigBalls... by Magunga	Jun 21st, 2005 02:35:49 PM
...what is so impressive about having large testicles? It's the other dangly part that pleases the ladies (or, if you're into that kind of thing, men) sexually. Are you, perhaps, just proud of your verility? Some women love a man who can provide them with lots of kids, after all.
Anyhoo, about Family Guy... by Magunga	Jun 21st, 2005 02:41:48 PM
The first new episodes of the season weren't quite up to par with the original running of the show, but the cast and crew should be allowed a grace period to reorient themselves. Last week's episode was fantastic, in my opinion, as everything felt more natural and relaxed. I don't know that a movie's needed, though.
the movie by Bouncy X	Jun 21st, 2005 03:01:21 PM
this movie was actually planned and possibly already started before the show got its renewal. i give them credit for finishing it up and releasing it and not dumping it once Fox brought the show back. i dont know if they changed anything, but back then they were saying the movie would be R rated. call me childish but hearing stewey and peter swear would make me giggle just a bit. or even have chris screaming his head off. "that evil monkey is in my fucking room again!!"
God Dammit by MarlboroMan	Jun 21st, 2005 03:49:09 PM
Stewie ran outta steem after the second series, now a film about mayor Adam West trying to recapture the glory days, maybe even a starring role in Batman Men in tights. That would be sweet!
American Dad IS Family Guy by DarthTarter	Jun 21st, 2005 04:16:09 PM
A few years back when I was one of the few loyal FG viewers, following it from one day and time to a different one every damn week, I remember all my pals telling me how silly the show was...or most saying it was flat-out unfunny compared to South Park. Well NOW people are saying the same thing about American Dad. That it's unfunny compared to Family Guy. Bullshite knee jerk reaction to something new, when all people want is the same 'ol FG silliness. American Dad is destined to become a bit of a classic on it's own, hopefully forging ahead and ignoring the detractors. With the addition (hopefully soon) of some secondary characters - what every show needs - it'll get better and better. I just hope the ratings stay decent (if they are I have no clue) and Fox learned their lesson on cancelling shows before they have a chance to shine.
What the deuce? by SexyBeast	Jun 21st, 2005 06:01:37 PM
I'm not that big on a stewie centric movie.
Why not? by RezE11even	Jun 21st, 2005 10:57:52 PM
Road to RI was one of the best, and that was all Brian & Stewie.
Road to Rhode Island..... by Hairy Nutsack	Jun 22nd, 2005 03:24:47 AM
You know I loved Road to Rhode Island too but Seth McFarlane really needs to shorten up the song parodies. He always goes at least one verse too long and the gag goes stale. On the otherhand, the Peter hitting his shin gag goes on for WAYYYYY too long and it gets funnier everytime I see it.

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