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Set 400 years in the future, the Seth MacFarlane series focuses on the misfits of the Planetary Union's signature ship U.S.S Orville It was announced earlier this year that the space-going comedy/action series was making the move from FOX to streamer Hulu. Anne Winters – DFree / Shutterstock.com Picking Up Where They Left Off Created and written by[...]

"Family Guy" EPs Alec Sulkin and Rich Appel previewed this week's episode "Disney's The Reboot" - and shared their thoughts on the 20th Century Fox merger

The cast of The Orville sans star Seth MacFarlane talked about the upcoming third season and its transition from network TV in FOX to streaming service Hulu at New York Comic Con (NYCC) When it came to the Q&A portion of the panel, an audience member asked if a musical episode was on the table in[...]

It won't kill Discovery to focus more on cohesion among characters. THE ORVILLE: L-R: Peter Macon, Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, J Lee, Jessica Szohr, Scott Grimes, guest star Kai Wener, guest star Brian Tanner and Penny Johnson Jerald in the ÒRoad Not TakenÓ season finale episode of THE ORVILLE airing Thursday, April 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)[...]

With The Orville being moved to Hulu following two seasons on FOX and series creator/star Seth MacFarlane juggling a number of various projects thta make getting definite return date difficult, there are certain things we are absolutely guaranteeing will happen when season three finally arrive – or you can hold my feet to the fire[...]

Seth MacFarlane and the team behind FOX's The Orville are heading into awards season plasma rifles blazing, starting with a stop at this year's Comic Con International: San Diego to bring fans "The Orville Experience." MacFarlane engineered the exhibit to immerse fans into his vision of 25th century Earth in the historic Carnation Dairy Building[...]

Sitting down to discuss the project as part of the BUILD live interview series in NYC, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane discussed how playing Fox News public relations chief Brian Lewis helped him process the duality of his FOX relationship: https://youtu.be/io0_GxeceA0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Seth MacFarlane Found Catharsis Through "The Loudest Voice"[...]

Commander John LaMarr figures out how to unfreeze them, the five survivors are naturally shocked to learn how much the Planetary Union has gone through and changed after they were preserved. The Daily Mirror Initially, the crew – especially Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) – is elated about what they can learn from the five… that is,[...]

FOX's Seth MacFarlane sci-fi comedy/drama/adventure series The Orville will be heading out for a third-year mission after all, with the network announcing its renewal on Saturday The series joins joins Empire, The Resident, 9-1-1, Last Man Standing, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, and The Simpsons on FOX's 2019-20 programming line-up. https://youtu.be/Wl37s46_ahIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is[...]

Told through multiple points of view, the limited series aims to shed light on the psychology that drives the political process from the top down. Showtime Showtime's The Loudest Voice stars Naomi Watts as former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, Sienna Miller as Ailes' wife Elizabeth, Seth MacFarlane as former Fox News PR chief Brian Lewis, Simon McBurney as News Corp leader Rupert Murdoch, Annabelle Wallis as former Fox[...]

Goodman's relationship with series creator and star Seth MacFarlane spans over 14 years with animated comedy Family Guy – which Goodman also serves as executive producer. https://youtu.be/Wl37s46_ahIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: First Look: Raising The Bar | Season 2 | THE ORVILLE (https://youtu.be/Wl37s46_ahI) In an interview with to TrekMovie, Goodman examined how the show[...]

FOX's The Orville has come a long way as Seth MacFarlane's experimental science fiction show, blending his tempered low-brow humor with the universal themes of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek Following the show's first season, the series found its groove and hit its stride in season two – focusing more on internal strife within the Planetary[...]

We kind of love this short reel from FOX series The Orville's second season, which really brings home the notion of what kind of ship Seth MacFarlane runs. Check out the gag reel: https://youtu.be/sVSYfg7We3QVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Orville Season 2 Gag Reel (https://youtu.be/sVSYfg7We3Q) No word on whether or not FOX has opted to renew the[...]

The season two finale of FOX's The Orville "The Road Not Taken" shows how one fateful decision can change the fate of everyone. THE ORVILLE: L-R: Peter Macon, Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, J Lee, Jessica Szohr, Scott Grimes, guest star Kai Wener, guest star Brian Tanner and Penny Johnson Jerald in the ÒRoad Not TakenÓ season[...]

We couldn't be happier to see Seth MacFarlane honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The ceremony took place today, and MacFarlane pointed out one particular network's absence from the present press. Seth MacFarlane during the 2017 SDCC pressroom for "The Orville"Photo by Mary Anne Butler "There's an NBC News van here, but not one[...]

One thing you may not want to remind Seth MacFarlane and company about is how much of a pain time travel can be No matter how self aware you might be, something will ALWAYS be amiss Like The Orville's latest episode, "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow". Obviously, there will be spoilers if you haven't seen the[...]

The Moclan intergender war is something many historians and societies struggle under patriarchal rule. THE ORVILLE: L-R: Seth MacFarlane, guest star Ron Canada, guest star Victor Garber, guest star Kelly Hu and guest star Ted Danson in the "Sanctuary" episode of THE ORVILLE airing Thursday, April 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co[...]

However you choose to phrase it to give your own article as much dramatic "oomph" as possible, one thing is clear: Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy has proven itself to be one of the most influential television shows in broadcasting history To honor the long-running animated series, TBS is setting aside April 15 for a 20-episode[...]

Gordon Malloy (Scott Grimes) and Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane).  Even Commander Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki) has fascination with the 20/21st century content. FOX The crew talk to Dr Sherman (Star Trek: Voyager's Tim Russ), who discusses the meaning of what these artifacts can mean in 25th century research Among the major findings is an iPhone which[...]

Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) and the Orville to broker peace with the Krill. Once the sworn enemy of the Planetary Union, the Krill became a valuable ally providing reinforcements to stop the Kaylon from reaching earth Mercer reluctantly agrees after Perry reminds him of his previous experiences Upon reaching the Krill ambassador's ship, a shuttle craft[...]

Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) orders an away team of Dr Finn, Lt Cmdr Bortus (Peter Macon) and Lt Talla Keyali (Jessica Szohr) to locate him. Upon meeting Ty, the away team makes a grim discovery: a mass grave Upon further scanning, the ship finds multiple mass graves filled with organic remains, running underground throughout the planet[...]

Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) sees little choice but to travel to Kaylon to take their emissary Isaac in hopes for a recovery. The episode offers a contrast between what is within one's nature (Isaac and the Kaylons) compared to the Orville and the Planetary Union's influence on him. In previous reviews, I often questioned the show's motives. Is[...]

Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) In a role reversal, Cassius becomes insecure trying to reconnect with Kelly after her request for a clean break and no further communication – while Ed plays the role of "best friend" with empathy given his own personal experience with stereotypical male insecurity in a breakup. https://youtu.be/KAlwAu952csVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript[...]

Isaac is content as an android remaining to his Kaylon ways. Ed (Seth MacFarlane) and Isaac (Mark Jackson) have a heart-to-heart.Credit: FOX MacFarlane written and directed the episode and it felt that he wrote himself into a wall since he felt the need to change Isaac as an obligation to address a racial flaw[...]

Talla appears to be more resolute and no-nonsense than her predecessor–thankfully Seth MacFarlane knows better than to just give her Alara's traits. Things started cordial enough with the Regorians until Grayson (Adrianne Palicki) reveals her and Bortus' (Peter Macon) birthday is nearing In response, the Prefect (John Rubinstein) declares them "Gilliacs" and imprisons them, banishing the rest[...]

Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane). The episode separates to two arcs First, Mercer and Lt Janel Tyler (Michaela McManus) go on a vacation together Second, Malloy tries to take the next step to move up in his career with the Planetary Union with the assistance of Grayson. "Busted…"Credit: FOX A Krill convoy intercept Mercer and Tyler's shuttle and capture[...]

Everyone in the cast was in sync not to distract the message and tone of the episode. Directed by Jon Cassar (24, Medici) and written by creator and star Seth MacFarlane and Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, the episode should warrant strong Emmy consideration. The guest stars were a special treat, with Star Trek: Voyager's Robert Picardo as Alara's father,[...]

Welcome back to Bleeding Cool's look at the second season of FOX's The Orville – and let me jump right in with this: Seth MacFarlane really seems to like picking on poor Bortus (Peter Macon) in particular, and it feels awkward and inappropriate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuU9v0_mqtgVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sneak Peek: It's Gonna Knock Your[...]

First, Ed (Seth MacFarlane) in a moment of self loathing talking to bartender Olix (Jason Alexander) It turns out the captain still can't get over his unresolved feelings for his first officer, his ex-wife, Kelly Greyson (Adrianne Palicki). Second, Gordon Malloy (Scott Grimes) is infatuated with a new science officer (Alicia Leigh Willis), but struggles to[...]

The Orville reached a rare milestone for a FOX science fiction series: a second season – but that's what fans of the series are getting, starting Sunday night, December 30th. Series creator Seth MacFarlane has addressed the challenges going into the new season and what they're trying to accomplish Now that it has survived and thrived[...]