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Real Life Boy Band Varsity Fanclub Guest Stars

Burbank, CA, June 30, 2008 – The Middleman and Wendy learn that there is more than just good looks and marginal talent behind a boy-band in “The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, July 21 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).    » read more »

Network to feature “The Middleman,” “Samurai Girl” and “Kyle XY”

Burbank, CA, June 30, 2008 – For the third consecutive year ABC Family will have a presence at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego to promote three projects, “The Middleman,” “Samurai Girl” and “Kyle XY.” From July 23rd – 27th, ABC Family will be in the thick of things at booth #3913 with premium give-aways, Q&A panel sessions with talent and producers, and autograph sessions after each panel.

Here is a run-down of ABC Family’s panel schedules:

Thursday, July 24th
2:00 – 3:00 PM The Middleman Q&A panel with star Matt Keeslar and show creator and executive producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach in room 5AB.
3:30 – 4:30 PM The Middleman autograph session in booth 3913.    » read more »

Burbank, CA, June 17, 2008 – Wendy struggles through a bad day on the job as she and The Middleman hunt down an alien killer in “The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, July 7 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).

The Middleman and Wendy are called to look into the strange disappearance of a rich socialite during a fateful shopping trip. As their trail leads them through the world of plastic surgery addiction, they realize that they are dealing with a group of exiled aliens who are being hunted by an unknown entity. But who would hunt down a peaceful species of aliens whose only affliction is the appearance of too much facial work?    » read more »

Burbank, CA, June 2, 2008 – The Middleman and Wendy are on the hunt for an Earth Elemental in “The Accidental Occidental Conception,” an all-new episode of “The Middleman,” Monday, June 23 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).

When a Terra Cotta Warrior is brought back to life, The Middleman and Wendy set out to stop him before he can take the last living heir of the Qin dynasty to the land of the dead, releasing a hail of fire that will rain down on the Earth for a thousand years. With some help from fashionista and reformed succubus, Roxy Wasserman, the two must make a daring trip to the underworld to get the deed done. But will Wendy be able to focus on their latest mission, or will the fallout of her argument with Lacey get in the way?    » read more »

From Brenda Hampton, Creator of "7th Heaven" and Starring Shailene Woodley as Amy, a pregnant teenager, And Molly Ringwald as her mother

Burbank, CA, June 3, 2008 – From ABC Family and Brenda Hampton, creator of “7th Heaven,” comes a heartfelt one hour drama entitled “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” that focuses on the relationships between families and friends and how they deal with an unexpected teen pregnancy. ABC Family’s new original series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” premieres Tuesday, July 1 (8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET/PT) .    » read more »

Burbank, CA, May 1, 2008 -- Paul Lee, president, ABC Family, today outlined ABC Family’s plans for Summer and Fall of 2008. Scheduled to debut this summer are new original series including “The Middleman” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

In addition to the summer series, ABC Family will premiere “Samurai Girl,” a special event premiering with six hours over three nights this Fall and has ordered a third season of “Lincoln Heights,” a second season of “Greek,” and a third season of “Kyle XY.” The 11th annual “25 Days of Christmas” event will feature an original movie and special as well as the basic cable premieres of “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “Cars.”

Highlights:    » read more »

Evil Meets Its Match On June 16

Burbank, CA, May 6, 2008 – There are the strange occurrences that can never be explained…incidents with creatures that couldn’t possibly be real…evil forces lurking in the dark, out of the sight of ordinary people…but there is one man out there who fights such evil every day so you don’t have to: The Middleman.    » read more »

Molly Ringwald, John Schneider and Ernie Hudson as well as teen breakout actress Shailene Woodley are set to star

Burbank, CA, April 2008 – ABC Family has announced casting for its as yet “Untitled Brenda Hampton Project,” by the creator of “7th Heaven.” Molly Ringwald (“Pretty in Pink”), John Schneider (“Smallville”) and Ernie Hudson (“Oz”) are among the cast, including newcomer Shailene Woodley (“The O.C.”).    » read more »

Burbank, CA, March 24, 2007 – The six remaining contestants get the chance to participate in a photo shoot for the May issue of ComsoGIRL! on stands Monday, April 14. And the Prom Committee reveals their selection for the final prom court of finalist who will face the vote of America to become “America’s Prom Queen.” Which girls will the Prom Committee select to be voted on by America to become “America’s Prom Queen?” Find out on in an all new episode of “America’s Prom Queen” on ABC Family Monday, April 14 (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT).

Spencer Grammer from ABC Family’s hit series GREEK, serves as guest judge on the Prom Committee during the photo shoot. Spencer also takes the time to give some advice to the girls on looking their best for the photo shoot.    » read more »

For the First Time, ABC Family Partners with Teen Retailer to Promote Series and Sell the Release of "Greek: Season One Chapter One" DVD

Ally Sheedy Guest Stars as Sarah

Burbank, CA, March 3, 2008 – Prom night is finally here and with it comes many surprises in “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life,” the season two finale of “Kyle XY,” Monday, March 17 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).    » read more »

- A Modern Fairy Tale Comes To Life This Spring in "Princess," A Spectacular New ABC Family Original Movie Starring Nora Zehetner and Kip Pardue
- Lavish Princess Costumes Designed by Mona May (“Enchanted”)

DJ Stryker of “The Ellen Degeneres Show” Serves as Guest Judge on the Prom Committee

Burbank, CA, March 10, 2008 – With pom poms and glitter, spray paint and streamers, the eight remaining contestants are asked to demonstrate their prom spirit as they continue their campaign to become “America’s Prom Queen.” Who will show the Prom Committee the most enthusiasm for becoming “America’s Prom Queen?” Find out on in an all new episode of “America’s Prom Queen” on ABC Family Monday, March 31 (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT).    » read more »

Burbank, CA, February 14, 2008 – Continuing its commitment to original quality programming for the Millennial audience, ABC Family has picked up season two of the network’s hit series “Greek,” and ordered “Samurai Girl” as a special six hour programming event from ABC Studios it was announced today by ABC Family President, Paul Lee. Production on both projects is set to begin this spring.    » read more »

Burbank, CA, February 4, 2008 – Kyle helps Jessi look for information about Sarah in “First Cut Is The Deepest,” an all-new episode of “Kyle XY,” Monday, February 18 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT).    » read more »