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Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorSony Pictures has landed Adulting, a high-concept family comedy feature film from Studio 8 that was written by Chris Hazzard and Michael Fontana based on their original idea. Studio 8’s Jeff Robinov, John Graham and Guy Danella are producing the pic, which is now in development.The logline is under wraps but is said to be a unique spin on the coming-of-age movie, exploring the themes of marriage, divorce and parenting through the lens of adolescence.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeArif Zahir knows he’s living a bit of a Cinderella story: The aspiring young actor has gone from impersonating the “Family Guy” character Cleveland Brown on YouTube to starring as the character’s voice actor starting next season.“It doesn’t seem real,” said Zahir, who officially landed the gig last month, as “Family Guy” was renewed for its 19th and 20th seasons.

‘Have you noticed the statistics of child stars and the outcome of their lives?’ There is an insane pressure and responsibility put on a child whose brain, emotion, frontal lobes (decision making) aren’t developed yet,’ he told his followers.He recalled how he was so adored at such a young age that he began to believe his own hype.

replace Mike Henry as the voice of Cleveland Brown on the long-running animated series, in its 18th season on Fox (Sundays at 9:30 p.m.) He makes his debut as Cleveland next season.“This is my first big role,” Zahir says. “It’ overwhelming and I’m really excited.”Henry, who is white, has voiced Cleveland, an African-American, since Seth MacFarlane’s series premiered in 1999.

failed to denounce white supremacy during his first debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, instead telling the Proud Boys to “Stand back, stand by” — a slogan the group quickly adopted and promoted on its social media.In response, LGBTQ people on Twitter have taken it upon themselves to ensure that Proud Boys content on the social media site is buried underneath dozens upon dozens of images of gay men kissing one another and living their best lives.Actor and activist George Takei

Family Guy‘s Stewie Griffin has finally uttered his first word on the animated series – more specifically, the first word understood by the other characters.The Griffin family baby has of course been understood by viewers throughout the show’s run, speaking with an adult voice (Seth MacFarlane) and comprehended usually only by dog Brian.However, Sunday’s (September 27) season 19 premiere attempted to address the question of just who can understand the baby as Stewie screams the word “fuck” in

Family Guy have announced that YouTuber Arif Zahir will voice the role of Cleveland Brown on the show going forward.Original voice actor Mike Henry stepped-down from the role back in June, saying that while it had been an “honor” to play the character since the show’s inception, “persons of color should play characters of color”.Zahir, who has done a number of impressions of Cleveland on his YouTube channel, will take on the role from season 19 of the Fox series.

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea says he cannot understand why teams are allowed to switch penalty takers if a spot-kick is retaken.The Manchester United goalkeeper saved Jordan Ayew's penalty for Crystal Palace in the opening game of the season but was adjudged by VAR to have been off of his line when the kick was taken.It meant Palace were able to retake the kick and Wilfried Zaha stepped up to put the second spot-kick past De Gea.Whilst De Gea was frustrated to have been penalised for being

“Family Guy” has a new voice for its beloved Cleveland Brown. YouTube star Arif Zahir, known as Azerrz in the YouTube space, is revered for his many voice impersonations as well as his “Cleveland Brown Plays ‘Call of Duty’” series which incapacitates online gamers with uncontrollable bouts of laughter as they listen to phrases queued up by Zahir in real-time.

Family Guy has found its new voice for beloved character Cleveland Brown.

Family Guy has found its new Cleveland Brown. Voice actor Arif Zahir, also known as Azerrz, who does impressions of Cleveland on YouTube, has been tapped to replace Mike Henry, Cleveland's original portrayer.

“Family Guy” has found the new voice of Cleveland Brown.

he announced that he was stepping down from the role. “I love this character, but persons of color should play characters of color,” he said.Henry is not departing the show, as he will continue to voice side characters such as Bruce the Performance Artist and Herbert the Pedophile.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVFox’s Family Guy has recast the role of Cleveland Brown with YouTube star Arif Zahir.Mike Henry, who had voiced Brown since the show’s inception in 1999, announced in June that he was stepping down from the role.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeArif Zahir has gone from impersonating “Family Guy’s” Cleveland Brown on YouTube… to being cast as the new voice of the character on the actual show.Zahir will take over as Cleveland in Season 19, as the show has just been picked up for two more seasons (its 19th and 20th) and episodes are now going into production.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoth “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers” have been picked up for two additional seasons each at Fox. The renewals will see “Family Guy” run through Season 20, while “Bob’s Burgers” will run through Season 13.“’Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ are key pillars of our network’s success,” said Michael Thorn, president of enteratinment for Fox Entertainment.