'Family Guy' Killed Off a Major Character

By +Frank B.
in Real World News

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

theyarecomingforyou

Posted
Posted

If Brian really has been killed off and replaced permanently then I think that's a brave move but one that could pay off. Shows shouldn't be afraid to change things up and even though Brian was a great character I think Family Guy was at the point where something needed to change.

Grand Master

+Red King Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted

If Brian really has been killed off and replaced permanently then I think that's a brave move but one that could pay off. Shows shouldn't be afraid to change things up and even though Brian was a great character I think Family Guy was at the point where something needed to change.

So they pulled a Simpsons.

Grand Master

Noir Angel

Posted
Posted

Killing off Brian? not so sure how to feel about that. Replacing him with a dated pop culture cliche (Vinny the wise guy with an Italian accent) might however turn out to be a mistake.

Grand Master

Hum

Posted
Posted

maybe A multi verse stewie travels back in time to help stewie build a new time machine and they clone brian from the dog/human universe to be a real dog ?

Brian was already a 'replaced' version from another dimension.

 

Hoax site pops up after ?Family Guy? character?s death

 

?The producers have confirmed that the ?special announcement from Brian? website is a hoax and was not created by anyone connected to the show, studio or network,? Family Guy studio 20th Century Fox TV said this morning, in response to questions about the site.

 

http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/special-announcement-from-brian-follows-family-guy-pooch-passing/

Grand Master

HoochieMamma

Posted
Posted

If you go to the source link it doesn't go to the correct ep, it shows one from 1999?

 

http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=11&ti=1,11&Search_Arg=Family%20Guy&Search_Code=FT*&CNT=25&REC=0&RC=0&PID=QsAgKAU3_wJGzWgPtqYZpIk_ElU&SEQ=20130604192607&SID=2

Grand Master

neufuse Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

with the upcoming episode title "He's Bla-ack!" then after that a bunch of brian titled episodes, why do I have a feeling stewie finds a way to get him back, but as a black dog instead of white? because after that episode which sounds a lot like "he's back" and black combined... brian's strangely back in the show....

Grand Master

The Rev

Posted
Posted

Family guy was an attempt to duplicate (re-ignite in a way) the ratings The Simpson's brought in when it first aired, IMHO...

You can only respect it until you realized that the way writers come up with shows these days involves mathematical equations....  "Lets see homer+bart=good ratings...  What character can I replace with Homer to achieve the same ratings?"

Family guy is Fox's mathematical result of The Simpsons-(Homer+Bart)

 

If you don't think my theory of how they make tv shows/movies is correct, look at works like "Snakes on a plane"...  "Modern Family", Friends, and Gilligan's Island....

They're all the result of production companies crunching the numbers to see what kind of combinations of characters can bring in the money. 

Grand Master

ramesees

Posted
Posted
neufuse, on 27 Nov 2013 - 13:42, said:

with the upcoming episode title "He's Bla-ack!" then after that a bunch of brian titled episodes, why do I have a feeling stewie finds a way to get him back, but as a black dog instead of white? because after that episode which sounds a lot like "he's back" and black combined... brian's strangely back in the show....

 

From reading Wikipedia, "He's Bla-ack!" centres around the return of Cleveland and his new family to Spooner Street

Mentor

_dandy_

Posted
Posted

Never as I was watching the episode did I get the impression that this might be permanent.  When the credits rolled, I figured it's a two-parter then.

 

Really, Family Guy being what it is, I see no reason why they wouldn't bring him back, whether that was the plan all along or not.

Grand Master

+InsaneNutter MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted

Really, Family Guy being what it is, I see no reason why they wouldn't bring him back, whether that was the plan all along or not.

Indeed same here, especially given an upcoming episode is called "Brian's a Bad Father".

I think its all for ratings and to get people talking about Family Guy, which is what its done!

Grand Master

spenser.d

Posted
Posted

Indeed same here, especially given an upcoming episode is called "Brian's a Bad Father".

I think its all for ratings and to get people talking about Family Guy, which is what its done!

 

It was pretty amusing to watch all the knee-jerk reactions as well :P

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Save 78% on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License

      By News Staff · Posted

      Save 78% on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License by Steven Parker Created with ChatGPT Today's highlighted deal comes via our Apps + Software section of the Neowin Deals store, where you can save 78% on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License. The essentials to get it all done. Microsoft Office 2024 Home is the latest version of Microsoft’s renowned productivity suite, which includes essential applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. This version is specifically designed for individuals and families seeking reliable tools for various home tasks, including document creation, spreadsheet management, presentation design, and note-taking. Office 2024 Professional Plus is for students and families who want classic Office apps on their Mac or PC. A one-time purchase installed on 1 PC or Mac for use at home or school. Lifetime license One-time purchase installed on 1 Windows PC for use at home or work Instant Delivery & Download – access your software license keys and download links instantly Free customer service – only the best support! Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus includes: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Access Is it legit? Click here to verify Microsoft partnership No faffing about with subscriptions, just classic apps that don't expire. Good to Know ONE-TIME PURCHASE INSTALLED ON 1 DEVICE This licensing type will be connected with your Microsoft Account, NOT your actual device. This is a one-use code. The product you are purchasing is NOT MICROSOFT 365. Please read the product details. Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase Access options: desktop Full versions No subscriptions – no monthly/annual fees Version: 2024 Updates included A Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus: Lifetime License normally costs $249.99, but this deal can be yours for just $54.97, that's a saving of $195. For full terms, specifications, and license info, click the link below. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for PC for $59.99 (was $249.99) Although priced in U.S. dollars, this deal is available for digital purchase worldwide. Support queries If you have queries or need support for any of the Neowin Deals, please use the contact form here. Neowin Deals are managed and sold by StackCommerce who represent Neowin on an affiliate basis. Why we post these deals We post these because we earn commission on each sale so as not to rely solely on advertising, which many of our readers block. It all helps toward paying staff reporters, servers and hosting costs. So for those that keep moaning and complaining, be thankful we're still online for you to even do that. Other ways to support Neowin Whitelist Neowin by not blocking our ads Create a free member account to see fewer ads Make a donation to support our day to day running costs Subscribe to Neowin - for $14 a year, or $28 a year for an ad-free experience Disclosure: Neowin benefits from revenue of each sale made through our branded deals site powered by StackCommerce.
    • Payday 2 engine upgrade adds 64-bit and DX11 support, drastically shrinks install size

      By +Random Stranger · Posted

      Payday TWO!! Is 13 years old man I feel old - I remember trying it out and if I did not know I would say 5-6 years ago or something
    • Payday 2 engine upgrade adds 64-bit and DX11 support, drastically shrinks install size

      By LoneWolfSL · Posted

      Payday 2 engine upgrade adds 64-bit and DX11 support, drastically shrinks install size by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Payday 2, the most popular entry in the heisting game franchise, is getting a surprising update after all these years. This is slated to be a complete engine upgrade that will enhance almost every aspect of the 13-year-old title, targeting performance, loading times, file size, rendering backend, and more. Developer Sidetrack Games is planning a beta to test out the new version ahead of the full public launch. The development team today revealed that the long-awaited upgrade to the 64-bit architecture is happening with this Diesel 3.0 engine update. By letting the game use more ram than 4GB, it is said to improve stability and compatibility on most hardware. It should also help modders in the long term with implementing larger changes too. "While many of the changes are made on the backend and not everything will be visible to you guys because it is a massive rewrite of the entire codebase, there will be a lot of things that you can look forward to," Sidetrack explained. Payday 2 will also hop over from DirectX 9 to 11. Instead of visual improvements, this is slated to reduce the amount of VRAM used by the title, letting more lower-end hardware access the title and run it better. Since these changes would require a complete redownload of the game anyway, Sidetrack says it has revamped "the game's packaging and bundling system." This should reduce the installation size from 86GB to 32GB. "So, now it's time to finally move the game to your SSDs," added the studio. The Payday 2 Diesel Engine 3.0 update is entering open beta on June 30 for Steam users. No console release plans were announced today. Sidetrack Games says it has been working on this complete rewrite of the codebase for the last nine months. While these changes should break most mods, the studio encouraged modders to use the beta period to repair their creations with support from the development team.
    • Politically funny images of the World

      By +Edouard · Posted

    • The official Funny Pictures thread

      By +Edouard · Posted

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Scoobystu earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      tuben earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • First Post
      OffsetAbs earned a badge
      First Post
    • Reacting Well
      OffsetAbs earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • First Post
      Kolakid60 earned a badge
      First Post

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      440
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      197
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      156
    4. 4
      FloatingFatMan
      71
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      68
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!