SYFY PUTS FANS FRONT AND CENTER AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018 WITH NONSTOP PANELS, PARTIES, MYSTERY BOXES, ACTIVATIONS AND 24/7 COVERAGE FROM SYFY WIRE

SYFY PUTS FANS FRONT AND CENTER AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2018 WITH NONSTOP PANELS, PARTIES, MYSTERY BOXES, ACTIVATIONS AND 24/7 COVERAGE FROM SYFY WIRE

NEW YORK, NY – June 29, 2018 – One year after SYFY debuted its new fan-centric rebrand, the network is going big at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. With 10 panels, two fan parties, roving interactive activations, mystery boxes galore, pop-up fan awards, and branded buses, trains and gear featuring art created by fans – SYFY’s ‘Con presence is designed to be the year’s ultimate celebration of fandom. In addition, the independent genre news site SYFY WIRE will blanket the ‘Con to provide round-the-clock on-air and online coverage of all the biggest stories.

San Diego Comic-Con will also be the launch pad for the SYFY WIRE Fan Creators initiative – the next phase of SYFY’s “It’s a Fan Thing” positioning. The multi-platform program will celebrate, nurture and support the makers, artists and creators at the heart of genre fandom. Beginning with an online hub dedicated to showcasing the latest and greatest in fan creations, the SYFY WIRE Fan Creators initiative will prove “It’s a Fan (Made) Thing” with year-round contests, partnerships and recognition for the best in class when it comes to being a participating fan.

“At SYFY, we know that genre fans are not mere observers, they’re passionate participants,” said Alexandra Shapiro, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital for SYFY and USA Network. “And so everything we do at SDCC will include remarkable creative work from fan artists and creators, from the designs on our sought-after swag bags to the décor and food at our parties.”

SYFY’s San Diego Comic-Con 2018 presence includes:

PANELS!

SYFY will bring the biggest genre stars together for 10 official panels, including eight show panels and two panels from SYFY WIRE that dissect and celebrate genre and geekdom.

“SYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate,” one of last year’s hottest panels, will return with host Aisha Tyler and celebrity panelists debating the genre’s most hotly contested topics. Also from SYFY WIRE, Fangrrls managing editor Cher Martinetti will host “SYFY WIRE Fangrrls: Women Changing the Game,” an in-depth discussion with women leading the charge in sci-fi, fantasy and horror. 

SYFY show panels include upcoming new series NIGHTFLYERS, the George R.R. Martin space novella adaptation, and DEADLY CLASS, the eagerly anticipated graphic novel adaptation from The Russo Brothers (“Avengers: Infinity War”). Additionally, SYFY will host panels for current hits KRYPTON and THE MAGICIANS (with Universal Cable Productions). Panels for fan favorites -- hosted by their respective studios -- include WYNONNA EARP (IDW Entertainment), SHARKNADO (The Asylum), VAN HELSING (Nomadic) and Z NATION (The Asylum).

[CLICK HERE for dates/times/locations for all panels and screenings.]

FAN PARTIES!

SYFY’s epic fan parties will return to the Children’s Museum for two nights on Friday and Saturday at 9PM. “You don’t have to be a celeb to get on our guest list,” said Shapiro. “If you’re a fan, we want you to come party with us – on a first-come-first-served basis, of course!” 

MYSTERY BOXES!

SYFY will partner with hip, high-profile collaborators to create limited edition merchandise, each featuring an original, custom genre-themed design by a famed artist. Limited quantities will be released each Thursday through Saturday mornings at 10AM at the Children’s Museum. 

LET THE FAN GAMES BEGIN!

Those with a competitive edge will be able to square off for mystery box prizes in a few different ways:

• The Human Claw Machine! The all-you-can-grab extravaganza, located at the Children’s Museum, features a life-size claw machine that will lower players into a pit of prizes
• Genre-themed bingo trolleys roaming the Gaslamp
• The SYFY karaoke bus – one of last year’s fan favorites -- for those who love to sing their hearts out

POP-UP FAN AWARDS WITH ORLANDO JONES!

Throughout the Gaslamp, Orlando Jones will preside over pop-up awards that honor the best in cosplay, art and more -- complete with drumline and SYFY’s very own “Fan Creator Award” medals.

BAGS, BUSES AND TRAINS FEATURING INCREDIBLE FAN ART!

SYFY’s swag bags, branded buses and trains will proudly tout fan-made art and designs.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK COVERAGE!

SYFY WIRE’s intrepid reporters and correspondents will provide wall-to-wall coverage of all the breaking news from the ‘Con. In addition to 24/7 online and mobile coverage, fans can tune in to SYFY during primetime from Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 to see SYFY WIRE’s take on the biggest news of the day, watch in-the-field segments from the best parties and activations, and hear from celebrity guests as they dissect their SDCC experiences.

For full details on panels, activations and parties, visit SYFY WIRE online or on mobile during SDCC!

About SYFY

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About SYFY WIRE

SYFY WIRE is a genre news and editorial destination for superfans, by superfans. Featuring up-to-the-minute genre news, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking original content, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in nerd culture across TV, film, books, comics, games and technology. SYFY WIRE is online at www.syfy.com and on air on the SYFY network.

SYFY UNVEILS SCRIPTED SUMMER SCHEDULE

SYFY UNVEILS SCRIPTED SUMMER SCHEDULE

NEW YORK, NY – May 10, 2018 – SYFY announced their upcoming summer schedule today, which includes the return of 12 MONKEYS (June 15) along with WYNONNA EARP and KILLJOYS (July 20) airing back to back on Friday nights. Additionally, SHARKNADO WEEK returns to SYFY with an all new shark filled movie event beginning Sunday, August 12 and leading into ultimate shark showdown in the finale of SYFY’s hit franchise, SHARKNADO, airing on Sunday, August 19 at 8/7c.

SCRIPTED ORIGINALS (in order of air date)

12 MONKEYS – Season 4 Premieres Friday, June 15th at 8/7c

In Season 4, James Cole (Aaron Stanford) and Dr. Cassandra Railly (Amanda Schull) set out on an epic quest, traveling further back in time than they have ever been before. According to legend, their only hope lies with a weapon capable of stopping the Witness for good. But they'll soon discover that in order to win the final battle and save time itself, they will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

WYNONNA EARP – Season 3 Premieres Friday, July 20 at 9/8c

Based on the IDW Publishing comic book created by Beau Smith, WYNONNA EARP follows the life of famous lawman Wyatt Earp’s demon-fighting great-great-granddaughter Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano), who inherited Wyatt’s mythic abilities and his famous gun in order to put an end to the Earp curse once and for all. In Season 3, reckless and reluctant warrior hero Wynonna and her team of outmatched outsiders return to face monsters, revenants and their biggest fears as they fight to take down the demon who cursed the Earp family before he destroys the Ghost River Triangle – and the world.

KILLJOYS – Season 4 Premieres Friday, July 20 at 10/9c

The end of Season 3 left our Killjoys scattered to the far corners of The J galaxy and beyond. Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen) is on a journey to face her biggest foe yet, while D’av (Luke Macfarlane) and John (Aaron Ashmore) are trapped in an elevator in deep space with a pregnant Delle Seyah (Mayko Nguyen). They are united by the knowledge of the name of their true enemy: The Lady, an immeasurable manifestation of evil without beginning or end. The Lady is making her play, and our trio has something she wants.

MOVIES AND EVENTS (in order of air date)

SHARKNADO WEEK – Begins Sunday, August 12 – Sunday, August 19

SHARKNADO WEEK returns to SYFY for its fifth annual week-long event focused on all things shark. This year’s lineup will kick off the first night with “Deep Blue Sea 2” and continue through the week with more action-packed, shark infested movies including “Nightmare Shark” and “6-Headed Shark Attack.” It all starts August 12 and culminates with the final movie of SYFY’s hit franchise, SHARKNADO 6. 

SHARKNADO 6 – Premieres Sunday, August 19 at 8/7c

Our hero Fin (Ian Ziering) has battled sharks all over the globe, but in this last installment he will tackle the final shark-tier -- time travel. In the ending moments of SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING, Fin was seen wandering alone on Earth after it was destroyed. Now he must travel back in time to stop the Sharknado that started it all. Will Fin and the gang be able to set everything right and save the world once and for all? A production of The Asylum, SHARKNADO 6 is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, based on an original screenplay by Scotty Mullen.

About SYFY:
SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Syfy Week of 8/6-12

 

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 6

 

ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ‘FACE OFF: DIVIDE AND CONQUER,’ ‘BLOOD DRIVE,’

‘KILLJOYS,’ ‘DARK MATTER’ AND ‘WYNONNA EARP

 

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING – 8/7c 

As shark-infested storms grow stronger and more complex, the world braces for the inevitable - a global sharknado. This year, the mission gets personal for chainsaw-wielding leader Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and his bionic wife, April (Tara Reid), when their young son gets trapped in a sharknado and is transported all over the world. Cameos include Olivia Newton-John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi as brilliant scientists, Fabio as the Pope, Charo as the Queen of England, Porsha Williams as an archeologist, Bret Michaels, Clay Aiken, Chris Kattan, and more.

 

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1CsdePN14Y

 

Behind the Sharks Footage:

http://player.theplatform.com/p/hQNl-B/GbiKM6aEyErt/select/media/Mw9L9youigve?form=html

http://player.theplatform.com/p/hQNl-B/GbiKM6aEyErt/select/media/Nm8DjW8_v44j?form=html

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

FACE OFF: DIVIDE AND CONQUER “Amusing Aliens” – 9/8c

It’s the semi-finals as the artists create fun and friendly aliens for a surprise guest judge, movie makeup legend Rick Baker.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

BLOOD DRIVE “The Chopsocky Special"– 10/9c 

Trying desperately to save Arthur's life, Grace matches wits with the owner of a mysterious Chinese Restaurant. Meanwhile, Arthur goes on consciousness-expanding vision quest through past and present adventures, eventually coming face to face with his darkest secret.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

KILLJOYS “The Wolf You Feed” – 8/7c

Desperate for an advantage, Dutch goes AWOL and risks a dangerous procedure that connects her to Aneela’s memories, finally giving her shocking answers to Aneela’s true origins—and her own.

 

DARK MATTER “The Dwarf Star Conspiracy”– 9/8c

One of the Android's newly discovered memories leads the crew to a suspicious Dwarf Star facility on Nova 17.

 

WYNONNA EARP “I See A Darkness ”– 10/9c

The team may not be able to save one of their own after a deadly run-in with the Widows.

Syfy Week of 7/30/17

 

 

WEEK OF JULY 30

 

SYFY TAKES A BITE OUT OF SUMMER WITH ‘SHARKNADO WEEK’

 

‘SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING’ PREMIERE – AUGUST 6

 

 

 

SYFY invites fans to dive in head first to all things sharks - and 'nados! - with a week full of original, shark-tastic programming beginning July 30 and culminating with the worldwide release of SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING on August 6.

 

SUNDAY, JULY 30

5-HEADED SHARK ATTACK – 8/7c  *MOVIE*

Shaped like a demented starfish, a monster 5-headed shark terrorizes the open ocean before invading the beaches of Puerto Rico, endangering the once peaceful island paradise. Starring Chris Bruno, Nikki Alexis Howard, Lindsay Sawyer, Chris Costanzo, Jeffrey Holzman.

 

MONDAY, JULY 31

MISSISSIPPI RIVER SHARKS –8/7c  *MOVIE*

Sharks attack a fish rodeo on the Mississippi River, and it is up to a group of locals to stop them. Starring Cassie Steele, Marco St. John, Jason London, Jeremy London, Miles Doleac, Dean West.

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

FACE OFF: DIVIDE AND CONQUER “Feral Fungi” – 9/8c

The six remaining artists create victims of a fungal virus that turns people into zombies.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

TRAILER PARK SHARK – 8/7c  *MOVIE*

A tropical storm floods Soggy Meadows trailer park and forces a hungry shark upriver. TRAILER PARK SHARK reunites SHARKNADO’s Tara Reid with her “American Pie” co-star Thomas Ian Nicholas. The film also stars Dennis Haskins, Lulu Jovovich, Clint James.

Trailer: http://player.theplatform.com/p/hQNl-B/GbiKM6aEyErt/select/media/2CDJORJwtBVS?form=html

 

BLOOD DRIVE “A Fistful of Blood” – 10/9c

Arthur helps a sheriff take back his town from rebel outlaws, only to realize he’s fighting on the wrong side. Grace and Slink have their ultimate showdown. Christopher finally escapes Heart Enterprises, where he learns the world outside is not the world he remembers.

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

TOXIC SHARK – 8/7c  *MOVIE*

A tropical singles retreat takes a terrifying turn when guests realize a poisonous shark is infesting the surrounding water. Not only will this toxic shark rip apart its victims, but it also uses projectile acid to hunt… in and out of the water! Starring Eric Etebari, Kabby Borders, Bryce Durfee, Sean Samuels, Christina Masterson.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

KILJOYS “Necropolis Now” – 8/7c

As John faces off with someone from his past, Dutch faces her own personal hell: trapped in a space elevator with a bunch of pompous Qreshis who start mysteriously dying around her one by one. 

 

DARK MATTER “Built, Not Born– 9/8c

A distress call from the Android’s friend, Victor, leads to answers about TWO’s past.

 

WYNONNA EARP “Forever Mine Nevermind”– 10/9c

Wynonna asks Doc to make an impossible choice. Waverly makes a new friend -- and is terrorized by an old one.

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

EMPIRE OF THE SHARKS – 8/7c  *MOVIE*

Set in a future where most of Earth is covered by water and the only land left is controlled by a warlord who rules with an army of hyper-intelligent sharks, unlucky humans are used as shark food. But when two friends risk their lives to rescue a trapped prisoner, those imprisoned decide to rise against their captor and his legion of bloodthirsty sharks. Starring John Savage, Jonathan Pienaar, Joe Vaz, Camilla Waldman, Brandon Auret, Philip Tan.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING – 8/7c  *PREMIERE*

As shark-infested storms grow stronger and more complex, the world braces for the inevitable - a global sharknado. This year, the mission gets personal for chainsaw-wielding leader Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and his bionic wife, April (Tara Reid), when their young son gets trapped in a sharknado and is transported all over the world. Cameos include Olivia Newton-John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi as brilliant scientists, Fabio as the Pope, Charo as the Queen of England, Porsha Williams as an archeologist, Bret Michaels, Clay Aiken, Chris Kattan, and more.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1CsdePN14Y

SYFY PANEL AND SCREENING SCHEDULE: SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2017

SYFY PANEL AND SCREENING SCHEDULE: SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2017

** As of 7.11.17 – Subject to change **

Thursday, July 20th

1:15-2:15p: SYFY HOSTS THE GREAT DEBATE

Location: Ballroom 20

Moderator: John Hodgman

Panelists: Adam Savage, Orlando Jones, Aisha Tyler, John Barrowman and Charlie Jane Anders debate the most influential moments, milestones and people in genre history

2:30-3:30p: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA REUNION

Location: Ballroom 20

Moderator: Maureen Ryan, Variety

Panelists: Ron Moore, David Eick, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff, Mary McDonnell, Grace Park, Michael Trucco, Aaron Douglas

3:00-4:00p: VAN HELSING*

Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

4:00-5:00p: Z NATION*

Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

7:15-8:15p: 12 MONKEYS

Location: Room 6BCF

Moderator: Alicia Lutes, Nerdist

Panelists: Terry Matalas, Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Emily Hampshire, Alisen Down, Todd Stashwick

8:15-9:15p: DARK MATTER*

Location: Room 6DE

Friday, July 21st

6:45-7:45p: SHARKNADO 5*

Location: Room 6DE

Saturday, July 22nd

1:15-1:45p: KRYPTON

Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

Moderator: Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment President and Chief Creative Officer

Panelists: Cameron Cuffe, Damian Kindler, Cameron Welsh

2:30-3:30p: WYNONNA EARP*

Location: Room 5AB

2:45-3:45p: HAPPY!

Location: Room 6BCF

Moderator: Tim Leong, Entertainment Weekly

Panelists: Chris Meloni, Grant Morrison, Brian Taylor, Patrick MacManus

4:00-4:50p: THE MAGICIANS

Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

Moderator: Chris Hardwick

Panelists: Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, Sera Gamble, John McNamara

5:00-5:50p: THE EXPANSE

Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

Moderator: Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly

Panelists: Naren Shankar, Mark Fergus, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Dominique Tipper, Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Wes Chatham

5:30-6:30p: GHOST WARS*

Location: Room 6A

8:00-9:00p: SCREENING: CHANNEL ZERO: NO-END HOUSE

Location: Horton Theatre

9:30-10:30p: SCREENING: BLOOD DRIVE

Location: Horton Theatre

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*Panels hosted by their respective studios.

‘SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING’ UNVEILED AS OFFICIAL TITLE OF WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE, MAKING LANDFALL ON SYFY AUGUST 6

News

June 1, 2017

‘SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING’ UNVEILED AS OFFICIAL TITLE OF WORLDWIDE ADVENTURE, MAKING LANDFALL ON SYFY AUGUST 6

Fabio, Tony Hawk, Clay Aiken, Olivia Newton-John, Bret Michaels, Margaret Cho and Many More Set to Join the Mission to “Make America Bait Again!”

NEW YORK, NY – June 1, 2017 – Pack your passport and grab a chainsaw, because SHARKNADO is going global! Taking the world – and unsuspecting celebrities – by storm, the movie event of the century blows into town this summer, and today, SYFY and The Asylum revealed its chilling title: SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING. The latest installment in the hit pop culture franchise premieres on SYFY Sunday, August 6 at 8/7c and will air in more than 100 countries.

SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING and the film’s official tagline, “Make America Bait Again!,” are the result of a fan-sourced social initiative launched this April. Calling on fans for inspiration, SYFY invited Facebook users to submit their most creative and outrageous ideas via an interactive bot.

In SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING, the mission gets personal for Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and his bionic wife, April (Tara Reid) when their young son gets trapped in a traveling ‘nado and transported all over the world. From London to Rio, Tokyo, Rome, Amsterdam and beyond, our globetrotting heroes will seek assistance from a highly-skilled squad of royals, scholars and Olympians, enlisting famous faces from news, entertainment, and sports in their most epic battle yet.

Cameos announced today include:

• Fabio (Model) as the Pope
• Tony Hawk (Professional skateboarder) as a masterful weapons operative strategist
• Clay Aiken (Musician) as Llewelyn, a cutting edge technology genius
• Olivia Newton-John (Musician) and daughter Chloe Lattanzi as Orion and Electra, two brilliant scientists who help defend Australia from a looming Sharknado
  • Bret Michaels (Musician) as a visiting artist that gets trapped in the storm
  • Margaret Cho (Comedian) as a fussy bride whose honeymoon is interrupted by sharks
  • Charo (Musician, Comedian) as The Queen of England
  • Gilbert Gottfried (Comedian) as storm chaser Ron McDonald
  • “Today” hosts Al Roker, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb as themselves
  • Olympic diving medalists Greg Louganis as Zico, a high-end art thief, and Tom Daley as himself
  • Olympic freeskiing medalist Gus Kenworthy and NBC News investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen as themselves
  • Porsha Williams (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) as Andromeda, an archeologist and member of the elite “Sharknado Sisterhood”
  • Tiffany “New York” Pollard (“Flavor of Love”) as Vega, a Brazilian black market artifacts dealer
  • Chris Kattan (“Saturday Night Live”) as The Prime Minister of England
  • Cat Greenleaf (“Talk Stoop”) and Dan Fogler (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”) as themselves
  • Ross Mullan (“Game of Thrones” White Walker) as Dr. Wobbegon, a scientist who has made breakthroughs in meteorological studies to track Sharknado storms

and many more…

Also reprising their roles from previous installments are Cassie Scerbo, Masiela Lusha and Cody Linley.

SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING, a production of The Asylum, is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante based on an original screenplay by Scotty Mullen.

Web: www.syfy.com/sharknado5

Facebook: facebook.com/sharknadomovies/

Twitter: @sharknadosyfy #Sharknado5

About The Asylum:

The Asylum is one of the world's leading brand-oriented motion picture and television studios. With a focus on high-concept, market-driven entertainment, like the SHARKNADO franchise and the popular Z NATION television series, The Asylum finances, produces and releases 25 films per year through its direct pipeline to the nation's top retailers and its network of international partners. Since its founding in 1997, The Asylum has released more than 500 films and has built a library of over 200 original productions, including top-rated movie premieres for Syfy, Lifetime, and Animal Planet networks. In addition, The Asylum has begun production on Season 4 of Syfy's highest-rated scripted show, Z NATION, a critically-acclaimed action-horror series.

About SYFY:

SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfywire.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

SYFY UNVEILS SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE

SYFY UNVEILS SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE

Mayhem-Fueled Grindhouse Series BLOOD DRIVE Starts its Engine June 14 LIVE FROM COMIC-CON Returns for Three-Night Telecast from the Heart of San Diego Comic-Con SHARKNADO 5 (WT) Goes Global on August 6 Returning Series include 12 MONKEYS, KILLJOYS, DARK MATTER, WYNONNA EARP and FACE OFF

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – April 7, 2017 – Syfy announced its spring/summer schedule today, which includes the new unapologetic orgy-of-action grindhouse series, BLOOD DRIVE, from Universal Cable Productions. Additionally, the summer staple SHARKNADO will return for its 5th installment, and Syfy will once again feature live coverage from the summer’s biggest genre event, San Diego Comic-Con.

SERIES PREMIERE

BLOOD DRIVE – Series premieres Wednesday, June 14 at 10/9c

Get uncomfortable…! In the tradition of classic grindhouse movies, BLOOD DRIVE is a new series soaked in high-octane chaos and just barely approved for television. After Los Angeles’ last good cop (Alan Ritchson) is forced to join a twisted cross-country death race, his only hope of survival is a dangerous femme fatale who has the need for speed (Christina Ochoa). Oh, and forget gasoline… these cars run on human blood! The series is from Universal Cable Productions and executive producers John Hlavin (“Underworld Awakening”), David Straiton (“Bates Motel”) and Frederik Malmberg (“Let Me In”), along with producer Mark Wheeler (“Becoming”). James Roland (“Weeds”) created the project and is a co-executive producer on the series.

MOVIES AND LIVE EVENTS (in order of air date)

LIVE FROM COMIC-CON – Coverage runs Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 at 11/10c

For the second year in a row, Syfy telecasts live from the heart of San Diego Comic-Con. Bringing the hottest party of the summer to the fans, with direct access to the biggest stars, breaking news, insider party coverage, exclusive content and sneak peeks of the most anticipated films and TV series, each night will bring you the news you need to know from the ‘Con.

SHARKNADO 5 (Working Title) – Premieres Sunday, August 6 at 8/7c

The pop culture phenomenon SHARKNADO blows into town this summer… and this time, the shark-infested storms pick up wind as the world braces for the inevitable – a global shark takeover. Will our chainsaw-wielding hero Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and partner in crime April Wexler (Tara Reid) save the world from this jaw snapping-nado…again?

RETURNING SERIES (in order of air date)

12 MONKEYS – Season 3 premieres over 3 consecutive nights Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 from 8-11/7-10c (Previously Announced)

Critically-acclaimed series 12 MONKEYS follows the journey of James Cole (Aaron Stanford), a man from 2043 sent back in time to eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race, and his partner, brilliant virologist Dr. Cassandra Railly (Amanda Schull). In Season 3, the duo embarks on a desperate search across time to find the man responsible for the apocalypse – a time traveler who calls himself the Witness. Killing the Witness will save the world, but the journey will come at tremendous personal stakes for the pair.

DARK MATTER – Season 3 premieres two episodes back-to-back Friday, June 9 at 8/7c (then single episodes air weekly on Fridays at 9/8c)

Based on the graphic novel created by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, DARK MATTER centers on an intergalactic crew who awaken on a derelict spaceship with no memories of who they are or how they got there. After the EOS 7 space station is destroyed, the survivors fight to stay alive and find the rest of their crew.

WYNONNA EARP – Season 2 premieres Friday, June 9 at 10/9c

Based on the IDW Publishing comic book created by Beau Smith, WYNONNA EARP follows the life of famous lawman Wyatt Earp’s demon-fighting great-great-granddaughter Wynonna (Melanie Scrofano), who inherited Wyatt’s mythic abilities. In Season 2, Wynonna and the gang must face a whole new level of evil when more paranormal beings enter the Ghost Triangle.

FACE OFF – Season 12 premieres Tuesday, June 13 at 9/8c

The award-winning competition series FACE OFF features innovative artists competing for a grand prize and top honor of being Hollywood's next great special effects make-up artist. McKenzie Westmore, a member of a multigenerational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, returns to host.

KILLJOYS – Season 3 premieres June 30 at 8/7c

After sustaining serious personal losses, our trio of interplanetary bounty hunters must come together and prepare themselves for what lies ahead. Tension and tragedy loom over the J Star System as they struggle to assemble an army and prepare for battle.

About Syfy:
Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in 96 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. (Syfy. Imagine Greater.)

SYFY AND THE ASYLUM ANNOUNCE SHARKNADO 5 IS GOING FIN-TERNATIONAL

News

February 2, 2017

SYFY AND THE ASYLUM ANNOUNCE SHARKNADO 5 IS GOING FIN-TERNATIONAL

-  Ian Ziering and Tara Reid Return to Star in Worldwide Production -

NEW YORK, NY – February 2, 2017 – Syfy and The Asylum announced today that Ian Ziering and Tara Reid will again star in SHARKNADO 5 (working title), reprising their roles as shark-fighting heroes Fin Shepard and April Wexler. Principal photography commenced today, February 2, in Bulgaria. The latest film in the hit global franchise, SHARKNADO 5 features the return of original cast member Cassie Scerbo as Nova, a bartender turned badass Sharknado fighter.

SHARKNADO 5, which sees the deadly weather phenomenon of shark-infested storms bombard cities around the world, will film in more than 5 countries, including the UK and Australia. Anthony C. Ferrante, who directed the first four films, is back to helm this latest installment, based on a script by Scotty Mullen.

Link to SHARKNADO 5 Script Pull: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/xgEMf

The original 2013 SHARKNADO film, which introduced a cyclone depositing man-eating sharks on the citizens of Los Angeles, became a worldwide phenomenon and spawned a pop culture franchise. In SHARKNADO 2: THE SECOND ONE, New York City was the target of the disaster, and in SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO!, a mega-sharknado made its way down the “Feast Coast” from Washington, D.C. to Florida. In the most recent installment, SHARKNADO: THE 4TH AWAKENS, the shark-infested storms went national. The film ended with the Eiffel Tower ripping away from Paris and crashing down on Niagara Falls – a chilling indication that no one in the world is safe!

Now, in SHARKNADO 5, with much of North America lying in ruins, the rest of the world braces for the inevitable – a global sharknado. Fin Shepard and his family must put a stop to this disaster before Earth is completely obliterated.

About Syfy 

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About The Asylum

The Asylum is one of the world's leading brand-oriented motion picture and television studios. With a focus on high-concept, market-driven entertainment, like the SHARKNADO franchise and the popular Z NATION television series, The Asylum finances, produces and releases 25 films per year through its direct pipeline to the nation's top retailers and its network of international partners. Since its founding in 1997, The Asylum has released more than 500 films and has built a library of over 200 original productions, including top-rated movie premieres for Syfy, Lifetime, and Animal Planet networks. In addition, The Asylum has begun production on Season 4 of Syfy's highest-rated scripted show, Z NATION, a critically-acclaimed action-horror series.