'Family Guy' creator to host Canadian game awards show

Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, has been named as host of the second annual Elan Awards.

The Elans are the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts. Last year, the inaugural event, William Shatner hosted the festivities.

Honouring the talent behind the video game and animation industries in Canada, and also the students who are working for a career in those industries, the second Elans are being held on February 15, 2008 at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.

Unlike many awards programs, the public are allowed to attend the Elans. The ticket price isn't cheap - $250 a seat for general admission and $100 for student seats - but for those of you who have some disposable income and a desire to see MacFarlane in person, secure your seats here.

Asked what he thinks about hosting the event, MacFarlane said, "I am extremely excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Elan Awards. I am, of course, heavily involved in animation, and gaming seems to be the wave of the future. But most of all, I’m excited to purchase inexpensive prescription drugs and smuggle them back into the United States."

Just a taste, I think, of what to expect on Feb. 15.

Anyone out there planning to attend?