How far would you go for authenticity? Prosthetics, CGI, a forensic sculptor, even combing the Clinton Library archives—every trick in the book, just to serve Matty the ultimate presidential roast. variety.com/2026/artisans/ne…

Trying to decode a wedding dress code like it's the Da Vinci Code.

Insane is the new normal. #TheBurbs is now streaming on @peacock.

Making a raunchy plush teddy bear feel believable in the real world is a balancing act that requires a lot more constraint than audiences might understand. For the creative team behind Peacock’s ‘Ted,’ the goal has never been to remind viewers that Ted is a visual effect. Instead, every creative decision from performance, editing to practical effects and digital artistry is designed to make Seth MacFarlane’s iconic bear feel just like another member of the cast. In Season 2, that ethos was put to the test as it expands the series’ scope with more fantasy sequences, elaborate practical creature work, a digitally recreated Bill Clinton and a hilarious bedroom gag involving satin sheets and an attachable member. Deadline spoke with visual effects supervisors Blair Clark, Hoyt Yeatman and executive producer and editor Tom Costantino about crafting the season’s most technically challenging sequences and the unbreakable rules they keep in place to make sure audiences never notice one bear out of place. Read the feature story here: deadline.com/video/ted-vfx-s…

Ted looks so real, it’s easy to forget he’s CGI. That’s all thanks to the artistry, teamwork, and relentless effort of our VFX team and crew. Every laugh is built by the people making magic happen behind the scenes.

For her Acting Masterclass at the Foundation in L.A., Alanna Ubach passionately emphasized the importance of hard work and "staying in line," sharing an unforgettable lesson that has guided her career. Watch the conversation now on YouTube: bit.ly/4e4cPEs

Seth MacFarlane...creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, director, and the voice of “TED”, says the best visual effects are the ones audiences never even notice. Alongside the brilliant craft team behind the hit Peacock series, MacFarlane breaks down the insane level of detail, artistry, editing, production design, and invisible VFX work that goes into bringing everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear to life. Featuring Blair Clark, Hoyt Yeatman, Tom Costantino, and Stephen Lineweaver at IndieWire’s UCP and MPTF craft panel.

The ‘Ted’ VFX Team Had to Improvise Like Jazz Musicians indiewire.com/features/craft… via @IndieWire

If you've never faked an engagement to get your best friend’s attention, are you even trying? Happy #NationalBestFriendsDay

‘Ted’s’ Alanna Ubach discusses channeling Cloris Leachman’s style of maintaining authenticity in outrageous comedy. Watch our Conversations with Alanna & ‘Ted’ collaborators @ScottGrimes, Georgia Whingham & producer/writer/director/actor @SethMacFarlane: bit.ly/4dwFmlX

Raise a Teddy Brewski for the birthday boy, @markwahlberg 🍻

Celebrating the talented team that brings #ted to life. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Emmy FYC Spotlight panels this weekend.

The #ted fans have spoken and unlike Matty, we don’t want to argue. #ted Season 2 is streaming on @peacock.

Behind the scenes of a behind the scenes video of making a TV show that felt like a movie... you get it.

If you’re looking for a sign... this one is NOT it.

Congratulations to Seth MacFarlane, who is featured on @TheWrap's 2026 Showrunners and Creators list!

And only one made him tear up in the edit bay – leave your guesses below (or read the full story on @EW: ew.com/ted-season-2-seth-mac…)

Finished product ➡️ On set. Give the VFX team their flowers.

This and streaming #ted and #TheBurbs on @peacock

Tinned fish girls, this one’s for you. #TheBurbs is now streaming on @peacock.