Seth MacFarlane

The animated series based on Seth MacFarlane's Ted films has set its release date on Peacock. The show continues the story of the foul-mouthed talking bear in animated form, following the earlier live-action prequel series. Coverage is currently limited to the date announcement, with little additional detail on casting or episode count available so far.

Peacock has announced that Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted: The Animated Series' will premiere on Thursday, December 17, and has released the first teaser trailer. The series extends the Ted film franchise into animation, following the foul-mouthed teddy bear character MacFarlane voices. Entertainment outlets are sharing the trailer as fans react to the franchise's return on the streaming service.

Ariana Madix is set to star in 'Future Housewives', a new drama in development at Peacock from producers Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane. The project marks a notable scripted move for Madix, best known for reality television. Details on the plot and premiere date have not yet been announced, with the series still in early stages at the streaming service.