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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane to host Oscars | Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane to host Oscars |
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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has been announced as the host of next year's Oscars ceremony. | Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has been announced as the host of next year's Oscars ceremony. |
The star is known for his off-beat humour and love of Broadway tunes, qualities which would make him suited to the traditional opening number. | The star is known for his off-beat humour and love of Broadway tunes, qualities which would make him suited to the traditional opening number. |
MacFarlane, 38, said it was a "an overwhelming privilege" to be invited to front the ceremony. | MacFarlane, 38, said it was a "an overwhelming privilege" to be invited to front the ceremony. |
Last year, Billy Crystal made his ninth appearance as host after comic actor Eddie Murphy pulled out. | Last year, Billy Crystal made his ninth appearance as host after comic actor Eddie Murphy pulled out. |
"We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars," said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron in a statement. | "We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars," said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron in a statement. |
"His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh. He will be the consummate host." | "His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh. He will be the consummate host." |
Shortly after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made their announcement, MacFarlane posted a self-deprecating video on YouTube, in which his father appeared underwhelmed by the news. | |
But comedian Ricky Gervais, who hosted the Golden Globes in 2011 and 2012, was quick to offer his support. | |
"Congratulations on The Oscars," he wrote on Twitter. | |
"Great choice on their part. Don't hold back. Let me know if you need any Scientology gags." | |
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Born in Connecticut, MacFarlane started his showbusiness career as an animator at Hanna Barbera, working on shows including Johnny Bravo and Dexter's Laboratory. | Born in Connecticut, MacFarlane started his showbusiness career as an animator at Hanna Barbera, working on shows including Johnny Bravo and Dexter's Laboratory. |
In 1997, Fox TV offered him $40,000 (£24,776) to make a prototype episode of Family Guy - a profane, pop-culture referencing sitcom about a blue-collar family in Quahog, Rhode Island. | In 1997, Fox TV offered him $40,000 (£24,776) to make a prototype episode of Family Guy - a profane, pop-culture referencing sitcom about a blue-collar family in Quahog, Rhode Island. |
Commissioned for a series, it debuted after the Super Bowl in January 1999, with 22 million viewers. | Commissioned for a series, it debuted after the Super Bowl in January 1999, with 22 million viewers. |
It achieved instant notoriety, as well as fame for MacFarlane - who provided the voices of slow-witted father Peter Griffin and his megalomaniacal toddler, Stewie. | It achieved instant notoriety, as well as fame for MacFarlane - who provided the voices of slow-witted father Peter Griffin and his megalomaniacal toddler, Stewie. |
But over the next three years, audiences dropped off and the series was cancelled in 2002. | But over the next three years, audiences dropped off and the series was cancelled in 2002. |
However, the show built up a cult audience on DVD - the final series sold more than a million copies in the US alone - and Fox eventually relented and ordered a fourth season in 2005. | However, the show built up a cult audience on DVD - the final series sold more than a million copies in the US alone - and Fox eventually relented and ordered a fourth season in 2005. |
Family Guy is still in production on its 11 season, with spin-off shows American Dad! and The Cleveland Show expanding MacFarlane's empire. | Family Guy is still in production on its 11 season, with spin-off shows American Dad! and The Cleveland Show expanding MacFarlane's empire. |
This year, he wrote and directed his first feature film, Ted, about a child's toy that comes to life. The movie, starring Mark Wahlberg and Family Guy actress Mila Kunis, has made more than $420m (£260m) worldwide. | This year, he wrote and directed his first feature film, Ted, about a child's toy that comes to life. The movie, starring Mark Wahlberg and Family Guy actress Mila Kunis, has made more than $420m (£260m) worldwide. |
He also released Music Is Better Than Words, an album of show tunes from the 1940s and '50s, and performed at the BBC Proms in London. | He also released Music Is Better Than Words, an album of show tunes from the 1940s and '50s, and performed at the BBC Proms in London. |
However, his recent experience with awards shows is not entirely mishap-free. | However, his recent experience with awards shows is not entirely mishap-free. |
At this year's Emmys, he walked on stage to present the award for best reality show host, but TV viewers could not hear his voice. | At this year's Emmys, he walked on stage to present the award for best reality show host, but TV viewers could not hear his voice. |
Moments later, he exclaimed: "Oh, the mic's over there!" | Moments later, he exclaimed: "Oh, the mic's over there!" |
After finding his mark, the star said: "This is what happens when you don't come to rehearsal". | After finding his mark, the star said: "This is what happens when you don't come to rehearsal". |
The 85th Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday, 24 February, 2013. | The 85th Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday, 24 February, 2013. |