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American Dad Season 4 is now on DVD!

From the hilarious minds of “Family Guy” producers Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, “American Dad” follows the outrageous animated adventures of ultra-conservative CIA agent Stan Smith, a man who will stop at nothing to protect his family and country from the dangers of international terrorism and left-wing America. Whether it be joining the party during Spring Break or developing an addiction to the electronic game “Simon,” Stan always makes it through with the support of his family; beloved wife Francine, outspoken daughter Hayley, socially awkward son Steve, alcoholic extra-terrestrial Roger and German-speaking goldfish Klaus. Featuring outrageous guest appearances from Elizabeth Banks (Zack & Miri Make a Porno), J.K. Simmons (Juno), David Koechner (The Comebacks), Patrick Stewart (X-Men) and Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia) “American Dad” Volume Four features 14 episodes from seasons three and four along with commentaries from cast and crew members, deleted scenes and more. READ MORE »

One popular Fox cartoon will be back next season, while another is meeting its end.

“American Dad,” which follows the lives of CIA agent Stan Smith and his family, is the returning series, having been picked up by the network for a fifth season.

The animated comedy has seen its audience grow from last year, while most scripted series have been down this fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

However, Fox has opted not to renew the “King of the Hill,” which is currently in its 13th season.

The Emmy-winning comedy, which revolves around the Hill family and their neighbours, is wrapping production of its final 13 episodes.

Due to the lead time for animation, the final episode will likely air sometime during the 2009-10 season.

Fans may want to hold their breath, though. The series has had several brushes with cancellation in the past, only to be brought back by Fox.

“King of the Hill” is currently the second longest running comedy in primetime, behind only “The Simpsons.”

Peter Griffin is now a millionaire.

Seth MacFarlane, the creator and voice behind the “Family Guy” anti-hero, has just signed a deal with 20th Century Fox which makes him the highest paid writer-producer in television.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, MacFarlane could be making up to $100 million for his work on “Family Guy,” its new spinoff “The Cleveland Show” and “American Dad.” He also has a multicamera comedy in the works.

“I get a lot of pleasure out of making shows,” MacFarlane said. “It’s a bonus to be getting paid well for it, and it’s a double bonus to be getting paid exorbitantly for it.”

The pact keeps MacFarlane at Fox until at least 2012. Though none of parties involved would release exact details of the deal, a Fox chairman commented that “no one will ever have to offer Seth a handout of any kind.”

That’s not the only thing MacFarlane has going for him. He is reportedly dating “Buffy” hottie Eliza Dushku.