Giggedy Goo - Family Guy Back in Production

After being locked out for a couple months, the writers of Fox’s hit animated series Family Guy are back at work, according to Daily Variety. The trade reports that scribes started penning season six episodes on Wednesday as 20th Century Fox and series creator Seth McFarlane begin to make headway in their drawn-out contract negotiations.

MacFarlane, whose current contract expires soon, is expected to make out nicely in his new overall deal with Fox. The network has been extemely pleased with the TV ratings and DVD success of Family Guy and McFarlane’s other irreverent toon series, American Dad. He and Ricky Blitt also have a live-action comedy titled The Winner set up with the company.

The production stall may delay the premiere of the 2007-08 season of Family Guy, but there is speculation that Fox may pump more money into the show to maker sure episodes are ready for fans next fall.

Check out Lollipop Animation's current selection of Family Guy Art Here