'Sherlock' to Sponsor 'Family Guy' Special

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Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming feature Sherlock Holmes has stepped in as the new sponsor for Fox’s upcoming Family Guy variety special.

The Guy Ritchie-directed film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law replaces Microsoft, which pulled out last week after the software company’s executives watched the taping of Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show.

The special, set to air Nov. 8 during Fox’s Sunday animated block, will feature a sneak peek at Sherlock Holmes, which opens Christmas Day.

Fox made the announcement Saturday during the preshow of Game 3 of the World Series.

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