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Seth MacFarlane is one filthy rich man right now.

The creator of Family Guy has closed a new deal with 20th Century Fox.

MacFarlane is now the highest-paid TV writer-producer, with his new deal possibly making him worth over $100 million.

The new deal will mean MacFarlane will stay with Fox throughout 2010. He'll be responsible for Family Guy, American Dad, and the new spinoff show The Cleveland Show.

Family Guy has turned into a $1 billion franchise, so Fox is hoping to make big returns off MacFarlane.

This deal took years to finalize, though!!!

Gary Newman, 20th TV chairman said, "It's a relief to have it done. Today marks the first time in a long time Howard Kurtzman and Neal Baseman (20th TV top business affairs execs) did not have their shoulders up to their ears with anxiety."

The WGA strike also affected negotiations when talks came to a hault and Fox decided to complete episodes of Family Guy without MacFarlene's approval. Though both sides claim the strike didn't hurt their dealings.

MacFarlane stated, "No one can afford for the strike to permanently affect the relationship with the studio that you work for. And on some level, you have to pretend it didn't happen, and at the same time continue to press ahead. But it didn't seem like anything was worth leaving 'Family Guy.' And despite all the statements to the contrary, with the lawyers getting at each other's throats, deep down I knew it would eventually be resolved in a positive way."

"I'm lucky to be at a place that creatively had been nothing less than 100% supportive," MacFarlane said. "Signing such a long contract is something I can feel good and relaxed about because I know they have tight purse strings, but they certainly give you a lot of creative freedom.

We need to get a TV deal like Seth's!!!

Hit us up!!!!

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: May 5, 2008 at 6:26 pm


95 comments to “$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$”

  1. lola says – reply to this
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    first

  2. ERRRRRICA says – reply to this
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    i loveeeeeeeeee family guy!!!!!!!

    First

  3. liivv* says – reply to this
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    first? wooh!

  4. Ram says – reply to this
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    I'm Bored!

  5. Mando says – reply to this
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    Sweet!!!

    And notice how I'm not bragging about the #1 spot even though I got it! lol

  6. cutie says – reply to this
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    He's so cute! :D
    2 bad he's str8!

  7. Jackie says – reply to this
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    he looks like suck a DORK! Hes like Bill Gates- a dork- but a dork swimming in cash!

  8. JohnnyLawEsq. says – reply to this
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    Howard Kurtzman is a great guy. Way to go Howie!!!

  9. Kate says – reply to this
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    FIRST!

  10. melissa says – reply to this
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    third!!!!!

  11. suze says – reply to this
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    YAY! LOVE Seth and Family Guy.
    Not sure about Cleveland though - have a feeling it might bomb big time.

  12. jesssi says – reply to this
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    luckyyyy

  13. woop says – reply to this
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    I need to hit me some of Mr. MacFarlane. He's HOT!

    and the 100 million dollars isn't so bad either.

  14. Lisa says – reply to this
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    5th?

  15. Nikki says – reply to this
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    YAY!
    I love Family Guy and American Dad, this is awesome!
    He does those voices absolutely amazingly!
    So happy! :)

  16. emilie says – reply to this
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    i'd bang him for cash

  17. oh jeez says – reply to this
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    What a ridiculous amount of money, but good for him. He grew up not far from me in Connecticut and I love Family Guy… so great for you Seth!

  18. k says – reply to this
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    Re: Mando –
    bet you feel like an idiot.

  19. Mike Hunt says – reply to this
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    You won't get a TV deal by tossing man salad, you have no talent Perez.

  20. dave says – reply to this
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    yeh yeh perez. YOU WISH!! hahahaha

  21. PP says – reply to this
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    Another broke ass liberal who tells others how unfortunate they are because of conservatives.. Share the wealth you hypocrite.

  22. stewie says – reply to this
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    He damn well better still pay attention to me!!!

  23. He has TALENT Perez... says – reply to this
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    WTF do you do beside making fun of people with OBVIOUS faults….

  24. mea says – reply to this
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    YAY way to go Seth!!!

  25. carrot says – reply to this
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    lucky bastard!!!!!!!!!!

  26. mememe says – reply to this
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    NICE, I LOVE HIM. FUNNY & HOT.

  27. Fuck off with the retarded first! shit says – reply to this
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    Re: Mando –

    What a retarded piece of cock shit you are, please kill yourself!

  28. ljay says – reply to this
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    i love family guy..the best show ever..love seth too..he's a genius

  29. Aimée says – reply to this
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    Congrats to him!

    You could get that sort of contract if you made a new sort of comedy cartoon… almost a new industry… to claim as your own!

  30. hot bot says – reply to this
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    He's a cutie, wonder if he's single ;)

  31. devore says – reply to this
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    the show is funny but not worth one billion us dollars.

    inflation/inflated price.

  32. Bronze says – reply to this
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    Wowzers!

  33. Truth Sayer says – reply to this
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    Open Letter to Seth MacFarlane:

    Please lose the toupe and just go bald, god damn it! It looks like astro turf. Embrace the baldness cause bitches aren't gonna be fuckin' ya for your hair-especially now.

    Thank you.

  34. im not first says – reply to this
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    FIRST!

  35. schoolgirl from hell says – reply to this
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    i want to fuck him based soley on the fact that he is fuckin hot and hot again.

  36. ks says – reply to this
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    WHO WATCHES THIS CRAP?

  37. zomg says – reply to this
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    that boy is such a cutie.

  38. Jen Jen says – reply to this
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    Seth MacFarlane rules!!!! I do not think i could exist without the Family Guy. Family Guy makes me happy…..

  39. maddy says – reply to this
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    i wach family all the time i heart it

  40. Joe says – reply to this
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    Good for Seth. This is what Fox gets for screwing Family Guy over and over.

  41. Enough says – reply to this
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    Come on Perez, aren't you happy enough making 45k / day or whatever off your ads..

    And the first rule of getting a deal like Seth is don't beg. If you're worth it, they'll come to you.

  42. AS IF PEREZ says – reply to this
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    You'll never get a deal like that Perez, because Seth McFarlane has talent and you don't. A monkey could run a gossip site, and better than you!

  43. val says – reply to this
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    hes not hot, yall are gross. No doubt hes talented though

  44. lola says – reply to this
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    Re: Mando –
    no u didnt!
    i did bitch!

  45. MJ says – reply to this
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    YAY!! Cleveland is one of if not my favorite characters.

  46. Kara says – reply to this
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    Am I the only one who finds this man extremely attractive? I think he's just… wow.

  47. Congrats says – reply to this
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    He's worth it.
    I love Family Guy, except the anti-semite undertones.

  48. wow says – reply to this
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    is he still dating that chick from buffy??

  49. mafme says – reply to this
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    I can't stand anything about him. I've tried, but his shows, his jokes, his voice… everything about him makes me want to vomit. I don't mean it makes me ill, I mean that vomiting usually seems like a better activity than hearing him or seeing his shows. I'd be distracted and it would leave a better taste in my mouth. To each his own.

  50. Ana Banana says – reply to this
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    Butt Scratcher! Butt Scratcher!!

  51. coldinthenorth says – reply to this
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    "Peter, your dog is giving me dieabeties!" LMAO One of the best quotes, from one of the best shows!

  52. Marsha Brady says – reply to this
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    I love this man, he is KING! He is WORTH every PENNY! I wanna have his baby….:)

  53. Wha- What? says – reply to this
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    I thought he stole plots from The Simpsons and other shows. I guess cheaters do prosper.

  54. madonnamike says – reply to this
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    FINALLY! Someone who deserves it is gettin' PAID. I still love The Simpsons more, but Family Guy is hot.

  55. Chicks-in-heels says – reply to this
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    hey got an idea…send me an e-mail so i can give u a summary…

  56. SP says – reply to this
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    south park is a way better show than family guy, as all of its jokes are random, repetative garbage which don'd derive from the plot whatsoever. However, i did like the earlier seasons, the FG jokes are just getting old and un-original. Southpark is an intelligent show with the capacity to stay relevent

  57. So Unfair says – reply to this
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    family guy

  58. Homer Simpson says – reply to this
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    Congradulations you took The Simpsons changed the name threw in some twists and made yourself $100mill. The whole show is made up of flashback scenes, it is unoriginal trash.

  59. Sugar says – reply to this
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    THAT IS ONE SWEEEEEET ASS DEAL. I LUV FAMILY GUY!

  60. Stewie Griffin says – reply to this
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    That's pretty funny. He is a huge liberal. So i guess that means he'll give 90 million of that to either other people who are "needy" or to the federal government to distribute as it sees fit. Start writing letters reminding him to "give back". Hahahaha. He's just like the rest- he wants YOU to do it.

  61. Bill-625 says – reply to this
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    Well deserved, Seth is a comic genius.

  62. Kaye says – reply to this
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    oh please FUCK the Simpsons. That show sucks - it's not even funny. The same shit every episode - bart on a skateboard doing unfunny things. Homer drooling over donuts - LAME.

    FAMILY GUY IS THE SHIT! I LOVE IT! I Don't know anyone who DOESN'T watch it. American Dad is hysterical too. MORE POWER TO SETH!

  63. ValleyDDC says – reply to this
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    wow, you guys wish you knew people like this. Great guy and comic genius. not a nerd and money hasnt gotten to his head, so everyone get over yourselves and have some respect. the only this is, he brought trisha from real world to the oscars. hate that bitch, and, only cuz i know her. she is worthless and he could do better

  64. u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u says – reply to this
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    i thought this was about gossip…u make every post end with something having to do with u…….or as u say "We"….obvs u have still not gotten over urself like we have.

  65. abz67 says – reply to this
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    He deserves every penny–I laugh my ass off at Family Guy–not many shows are as brilliant! Especially great to watch after a stressful day…Thanks Seth–keep it up

  66. PEREZ, I THINK THAT WOULD ACTUALLY INVOLVE A TALENT says – reply to this
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    Don't quit your day job, I think you have to actually have a talent to get a deal like that.

  67. Cassie says – reply to this
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    I LOVE "Family Guy!" :)

  68. jean says – reply to this
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    whoooooo-hooooooo!
    i love family guy!!! = ]

  69. lame says – reply to this
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    too bad his shit sucks. amazing how far you can stretch a fart joke into four series.

  70. Ana Banana says – reply to this
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    Re: lame – Butt Scratcher! Butt Scratcher! Get your butt scratcher!!!!!!!

  71. douchenozzle says – reply to this
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    "We need to get a TV deal like Seth's!!!"
    Forget it, Maryo. You need actual TALENT for that.

  72. Seth the homo MCchumper says – reply to this
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    Come on out Seth. We all know you LOVE musicals, old time shit and cock. It's all over your show and Stewie must be based on you ya wierd ass racist homo.

  73. Pretty_Princess says – reply to this
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    Wow! Do I have the biggest crush on him!! Cute, funny and LOADED! What more can a girl ask for? Piggez, do us girls a favour and post his personal info please!

  74. GEE BRIAN REMEMBER THE TIME..... says – reply to this
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    Remember the time I watched the Simpsons and got some great characters and ideas……. South Park did the best immitaiton with the manitees and the balls. Right on! Gee another fat, drunken, stupid father, a sensible nagging wife, a dumb son, a nerd duaghter, and a baby, and a dog. he forgot the cat. All with little tweaks. HOW ORIGINAL!

  75. Ray Ray says – reply to this
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    Re: Pretty_Princess – Wow, it is true. Money does make you more attractive to bitches! he is one ugly ass freak. If he worked in the local video store or pumped your gas you wouldn't look twice at him. Equal rights nothin. typical money grubbing whore looking for sugar daddy to suppport them while they shop all day. keep dreamin pig, ain't happenin. Don't lose the day job stockin shelves!

  76. jen says – reply to this
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    I hope Quagmire is in this show and the dirty old man Herbert he is soo nasty but hilarious mmmmmhhhhhhhmmmmmm

  77. Kelly says – reply to this
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    Family Guy kicks ass.

  78. CHRIST says – reply to this
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    Ummmmm PEE-REZ… IT TAKES TALENT TO GET A DEAL LIKE THAT…. SOMETHING YOU ARE LACKING IN… AND NOT SETH! HILARIOUS THAT YOU WOULD EVEN CONSIDER YOURSELF IN THE SAME REALM AS MCFARLANE!!! YOUR 15 MINUTES ARE TICKING DOWN HAGATHA!!!!

  79. Girl Unimpressed says – reply to this
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    figures he gets this great deal just as he's basically shot his wad. his shows are seriously in 'jump the shark' territory. i couldn't even get half way thru' last night's season finale of Family Guy - and it's supposed to be my favourite show!

    hopefully someone new and fresh will come along for next season.

  80. jesisshocked says – reply to this
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    OMG I JUST HOME THIS WHORE TAKES HIS FAME & FORTUNE, REMEMBERS THE LITTLE GUYS & KEEP ON THE REAL PEOPLES SIDE - NOT THIS ASSHOLE GLAM PHOTOGRAPHED HERE. BUT IT LOOK LIKE JUST A MATTER OF TIME TILL HES A TWISTED CONTROL FREAK LIKE OUR PRESIDENT OR BIG OIL ALL-TOGETHER

  81. lola mcnasty says – reply to this
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    I guess it just got a helluva lot easier in MacFarlane-land to score.