SYFY GOES ALL IN FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

SYFY GOES ALL IN FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Network Launches “We Are Her(oes)” Multiplatform Campaign

Featuring Female-Focused Content Every Day in March

SYFY Commits to Creating More Content

For Women, By Women, About Women All Year via Its FANGRRLS Brand 

NEW YORK, NY -- February 27, 2020 -- In celebration of Women’s History Month, SYFY is honoring women who have influenced fandom with a multi-faceted “We Are Her(oes)” campaign throughout the month of March. Presented by the network’s female-focused brand SYFY FANGRRLS, this initiative will spotlight content created for and by women across SYFY’s linear, digital and social platforms. Every day of the month, the network will feature female-focused original programming and podcasts, marathons and stunts, fresh SYFY WIRE editorial, redesigned branding and unique custom content. 

Additionally, SYFY has committed to significantly growing its SYFY FANGRRLS brand throughout 2020 and beyond, by increasing the video, podcast and editorial content made by and for a broad range of women and binary voices.

“Fandom is about coming together to rally around our passions, no matter who you are,” said Sandy Deane, Senior Vice President, SYFY WIRE, who also oversees SYFY FANGRRLS. “At SYFY, we celebrate women every day, but this month we’re going all out to honor those trailblazers who’ve influenced genre, storytelling, fandom and the creative arts in inspiring ways. We want to change the narrative around female fandom and give women a platform to celebrate their passions and join the conversation -- not just this March, but all year long.”

SYFY’s full “We Are Her(oes)” campaign includes:
MARATHONS, ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING & PODCASTS
Throughout the month, SYFY’s original programming, movie stunts and new podcasts highlight influential women of genre, including:

• “Forgotten Women of Genre” Podcast (Available starting Monday, 3/2, here) -- Season 2 of the popular SYFY FANGRRLS podcast will pay homage to 20 women who were instrumental in the genre, with 20 new episodes airing throughout March

• WYNONNA EARP “Fan-Favorites” Marathons (Friday, 3/6 from 6:30-9:30am; Friday, 3/20 from 6:30-10:30am; Friday, 3/27 from 6-9am on SYFY) -- Marathons of SYFY’s cult favorite series WYNONNA EARP, leading up to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Season 4 during the network’s 20 WOMEN TO WATCH IN 2020 special (see below)

• “MAN-SEL in Distress” Movie Marathon (Sunday, 3/8 from 9am-11:30pm on SYFY) -- Action movie marathon showcasing strong female characters who are the heroines of their stories -- saving the men in distress. Airing on International Women’s Day, titles include Mad Max: Fury Road, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider; Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life; Zombieland; X-Men: First Class; Power Rangers (PROMO: https://youtu.be/WQLZo7GXmvQ)

• VAGRANT QUEEN Series Premiere (Friday, 3/27 at 10/9c on SYFY) -- The premiere of this new 10-episode series kicks off a female-focused night of originals on SYFY. Based on the comic book series from Vault Comics, VAGRANT QUEEN is created by an all-female team of writers and directors

• 20 WOMEN TO WATCH IN 2020 Documentary Special (Friday, 3/27 at 11/10c on SYFY, directly following the VAGRANT QUEEN premiere) -- This FANGRRLS original documentary special spotlights rising women across film, TV and comics who will make an impact in the genre in 2020

SYFY LOGO, BRANDING & CUSTOM CONTENT
Throughout March, SYFY will transform its logo, on-air bug, and showcase unique custom content that honors female fandom across its linear and digital platforms. Elements include:

• Women’s History Month-Themed SYFY Logos -- Redesigned SYFY brand logos and on-air bugs will emphasize #GrrlPower

• SYFY FANGRRLS “We are Her(oes)” Brand Teasers -- Cheeky on-air teasers featuring custom animation that highlights the voice of SYFY FANGRRLS

EXAMPLE: https://youtu.be/o3VXPsluErw

• “Forgotten Women of Genre” Micro Stories -- Unique editorial-based animations, airing as interstitials, of untold female empowerment stories

EXAMPLE: https://youtu.be/tIPTklSDFN8

• “Home-Grown” Network Vignettes -- Custom short-form vignettes celebrating the strong female characters of SYFY series WYNONNA EARP, VAGRANT QUEEN, VAN HELSING and THE MAGICIANS

EXAMPLE: https://youtu.be/eDeE9wu_ybg

• Fan-Made SYFY Animation Spots -- Fan-made logo animations made in partnership with content creation platform Tongal will air throughout the month

SYFY FANGRRLS EDITORIAL & DIGITAL
Custom, new SYFY FANGRRLS content debuting throughout Women’s History Month will include:

• Fangrrls on Film -- Every Friday, SYFY FANGRRLS will feature curated lists of the must-watch genre films made by women. Additionally, while at SXSW, FANGRRLS will spotlight a slate of female-led films via reviews, interviews, and op-eds

• Get Rec’d -- SYFY FANGRRLS’ special recommendation lists from notable female creators

• Grrl Talk -- Each week throughout March, a different fangrrl will share what she’s fangrrling over, what fandom means to her, and how she’s been empowered or inspired by various genre properties, characters, and creators

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 the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Featuring up-to-the-minute news and passionate discussion and analysis, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in genre-focused movies, TV, books, comics, video games and more. Find SYFY WIRE online at www.syfy.com, on air on the SYFY network, and at a ‘con near you!

About SYFY FANGRRLS:
Female-focused vertical, featuring a broad range of women and nonbinary voices celebrating the similarly diverse world of science fiction, fantasy, genre and STEM. Founded and launched in 2016 by Managing Editor Cher Martinetti, who was inspired by the riot grrrl DIY culture of the ‘90s music scene, FANGRRLS encourages all to come as you are. Edgy, fierce and a keen mix of celebratory and critical, FANGRRLS is about geek culture and emphasizes its stories for women, about women, by women. Our goal is authenticity first and foremost. Our voice and coverage is layered like female fans are. We are funny, serious, and sincere all at once. We believe that sci-fi, fantasy and genre has power, and that its influence on society and culture should not be underestimated. We believe in being the change we want to see in fan culture.

Video: "Resident Alien" - Official Teaser - Syfy

Video: "Resident Alien" - Official Teaser - Syfy The stranded, curious alien known as Dr. Harry (Alan Tudyk) tends to patients in the sleepy town of Patience, Washington.

[via press release from Syfy]

RESIDENT ALIEN | Official Teaser 1| Premieres Summer 2020 | SYFY He's not a doctor... he's totally an alien. Resident Alien, starring Alan Tudyk, premieres Summer 2020 on SYFY. More about Resident Alien: The stranded, curious alien known as Dr. Harry (Alan Tudyk) tends to patients in the sleepy town of Patience, Washington. Questions about the town's previous doctor arise when a strange briefcase is found leading to the crash of the alien vessel sent to destroy the Earth.

SYFY’S ‘VAGRANT QUEEN’ SET TO PREMIERE MARCH 27 AT 10/9c; THE FEMALE-FRONTED SERIES UNVEILS FIRST TRAILER AND KEY ART

SYFY’S ‘VAGRANT QUEEN’ SET TO PREMIERE MARCH 27 AT 10/9c; THE FEMALE-FRONTED SERIES UNVEILS FIRST TRAILER AND KEY ART

SYFY today announced the 10-episode series, VAGRANT QUEEN is set to premiere on Friday, March 27 at 10/9c. Based on the original comic book series from Vault Comics, VAGRANT QUEEN is comprised of an all-female team of writers and directors featuring Jem Garrard as creator and showrunner.

VAGRANT QUEEN follows Elida (Adriyan Rae) from child queen to orphaned outcast, as she scavenges the treacherous corners of the galaxy, always one step ahead of the Republic government out to extinguish her bloodline. When her old friend Isaac (Tim Rozon) shows up claiming her mother Xevelyn is still alive, they head off with their new ally, Amae (Alex McGregor), to stage a rescue that will take her back into the perilous heart of her former kingdom and up against a deadly foe from her childhood, Commander Lazaro (Paul du Toit). 

VAGRANT QUEEN is produced by Blue Ice Pictures and filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. Jem Garrard developed the series for television and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Lance Samuels and Daniel Iron serve as executive producers. F.J. DeSanto and Damian Wassel also serve as executive producers on behalf of Vault Comics.
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New Series "Syfy Wire's The Great Debate" to Tackle the Nerd-World's Most Pressing Questions

New Series "Syfy Wire's The Great Debate" to Tackle the Nerd-World's Most Pressing Questions Set to debut on this summer, the freshman series' 12 half-hour episodes will go into production in Los Angeles in March.

[via press release from Syfy]

NEW SERIES "SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE" TO TACKLE THE NERD-WORLD'S MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS - Hosted by Comedian Baron Vaughn and Featuring Celeb Panelists, Series will Debut on SYFY in Summer 2020 - UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - February 4, 2020 - What happens when you throw a group of nerds in a room and ask them the universe's most important questions? Questions like "Who'd be a worse boss, Darth Vader or the Joker?" or "Would you rather have a Green Lantern ring or a Wizard Wand?" You get SYFY's newest series, SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE! Set to debut on SYFY this Summer 2020, the freshman series' 12 half-hour episodes will go into production in Los Angeles in March. Hosted by comedian Baron Vaughn ("Mystery Science Theater 3K," "Grace & Frankie") and his robot sidekick DB-8, SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE will bring the finest and funniest minds in geekdom together to debate the hottest burning questions in science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics and general nerd-ery. The series is based on the live panel that filled San Diego and New York Comic Con's largest convention halls, and has been called "one of the funniest panels in San Diego" by Slashfilm and others. Celebs including Orlando Jones, John Barrowman, Adam Savage, Aisha Tyler, Joe Manganiello, Thomas Lennon, Felicia Day, John Hodgman and more took part in past panels. SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE is from B17 Entertainment, an Industrial Media company, and is executive produced by B17's Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher, with T.J. Chambers serving as executive producer and showrunner. About Baron Vaughn Actor, comedian and writer Baron Vaughn is a series regular on "Grace & Frankie" which just started shooting its seventh season. He is the voice of Tom Servo in the new "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and stars in a documentary about the search for his father in "Fatherless." Vaughn is the co-creator and co-host of the comedian showcase series "The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle." Other television credits include "Corporate," "Superstore," "Girls" and "Arrested Development." As a comedian, Vaughn has performed on Comedy Central in his own "Half Hour," and has been featured on "2 Dope Queens," "The Meltdown," "SXSW Comedy" and twice on "Conan." 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 scripted original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, along with late night animation, fan-focused franchises and live event coverage. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. SYFY is part 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 the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Featuring up-to-the-minute news and passionate discussion and analysis, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in genre-focused movies, TV, books, comics, video games and more. Find SYFY WIRE online at www.syfy.com, on air on the SYFY network, and at a 'con near you! About B17 Entertainment: B17 Entertainment, an Industrial Media company, was founded in 2013 by principals and TV veterans Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher as a full-service production company producing breakthrough content in a variety of genres including comedy, kids, reality and game, and focuses on multi-platform programming with millennial appeal. Based in Los Angeles, the company is a key supplier of live, formatted and interactive programing for TNT/TBS, Quibi, HBO MAX, Facebook Watch, YouTube and Snap to name a few. B17 Entertainment is currently producing "Thanks A Million" with Jennifer Lopez; "Chasing the Cure," the live, interactive medical series for TNT/TBS; "Craftopia" for HBO Max; and "Last Night's Late Night with Entertainment Weekly" and "The Daily Chill" for Quibi. Other credits include a trio of series for Disney including "Ultimate Sleepover" and "Ruby's Gems" featuring Ruby Rose Turner; "Confetti US" and "Confetti Mexico;" "Make Up or Break Up" and "Help Us Get Married!" for Facebook Watch; "Nail the Look;" "Fright Club;" "WWE Show" and "Fashion 5 Ways" for Snap; "Broke Ass Gameshow" for MTV; and "Fluffy's Food Adventures" featuring Gabriel Iglesias for FUSE.

SYFY PLACES STRAIGHT-TO-SERIES ORDER FOR ‘CHUCKY’ TELEVISION SERIES

SYFY PLACES STRAIGHT-TO-SERIES ORDER FOR ‘CHUCKY’ TELEVISION SERIES

- UCP Producing with Original Franchise Creator Don Mancini, David Kirschner, Nick Antosca and Harley Peyton -

PASADENA, CA – January 11, 2020 – SYFY has placed a straight to series order for CHUCKY, the red-haired, freckled-faced doll possessed by the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray. Produced by UCP, the series will be executive produced by creator Don Mancini (“Hannibal,” SYFY’s CHANNEL ZERO), David Kirschner (“Hocus Pocus,” “Frailty”), and Nick Antosca (Hulu’s “The Act,” SYFY’s CHANNEL ZERO) via his banner Eat the Cat, through his overall deal with the studio. Emmy®-nominated Harley Peyton (“Twin Peaks,” SYFY’s CHANNEL ZERO) will also serve as executive producer. Mancini, who penned the film franchise, will also write the adaptation, serve as showrunner and direct the first episode.

“The character Don and David created has terrified audiences for over 30 years. The longevity and legacy of Chucky speaks to the creative storytelling and the loyal fans the film series has collected over the years,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks - USA & SYFY. “We are excited to once again partner with Nick and UCP on this new SYFY series, and are incredibly proud to bring Chucky to television for the first time with the original creators.”

In the new CHUCKY television series, after a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll's untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster.

In 1988, Chucky slashed his way into the pop culture zeitgeist with the premiere of “Child’s Play” directed and co-written by Tom Holland, produced by Kirschner, and based on a story by Mancini. The international sensation spawned six sequels, all of which Mancini wrote and Kirschner produced. Mancini also directed three of the films in the franchise: “Seed of Chucky” (2004), “Curse of Chucky” (2013) and “Cult of Chucky” (2017).

CHUCKY joins SYFY’s lineup of originals including drama series RESIDENT ALIEN, WYNONNA EARP, VAGRANT QUEEN, VAN HELSING and THE MAGICIANS (premiering season 5 on January 15); late night animation block TZGZ; and fan-focused franchises produced in conjunction with SYFY WIRE like CON AFTER DARK.

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 scripted original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, along with late night animation, fan-focused franchises and live event coverage. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. SYFY is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Content Productions (UCP)
UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. As fierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering and award-winning scripted programming with partners such as Amazon (“Homecoming”), Netflix (“The Umbrella Academy,” “Brand New Cherry Flavor”), Hulu (“The Act”) and YouTube (“Impulse”), as well as NBCUniversal’s Peacock (“Dr. Death,” “Brave New World,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Angelyne”), USA (“Mr. Robot,” “The Sinner,” “The Purge,” “Dirty John,” “Briarpatch,” “Treadstone,” “Dare Me”) and SYFY (“Resident Alien,” “The Magicians”). UCP’s content library also features more than 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including “Monk,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Psych.” The studio will be launching UCP Audio in 2020 with original scripted and unscripted podcasts.

SYFY DEVELOPING LIMITED SERIES ‘THE LEAGUE OF PAN’ FROM UCP

SYFY DEVELOPING LIMITED SERIES ‘THE LEAGUE OF PAN’ FROM UCP

- Brian McCauley Johnson Writing Genre-Bending Take On the Classic Fairytale -

PASADENA, CA – January 11, 2020 – SYFY today announced it is developing THE LEAGUE OF PAN, a limited series extending the adventures of the iconic fairytale about a group of misfit children who refused to grow up. The series from UCP (Universal Content Productions) is written and produced by Brian McCauley Johnson.

A thrilling and mysterious continuation of the beloved story of Peter Pan, THE LEAGUE OF PAN picks up with the fabled characters after ten years on the mainland. Now grown up and estranged, Wendy Darling and The Lost Boys must return to Neverland to face a new evil that threatens the very existence of the magical place they once called home, reigniting bitter rivalries and unearthing twisted secrets from their past. The fantastical series explores the painful truths of growing up and the realization that “going home” is never quite as simple as you think.

“The stories of Peter Pan, The Lost Boys and the Darlings have provided us with epic tales of gallantries and escapism for generations,” said Bill McGoldrick, President, Original Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. “Now, SYFY is developing an original take on the classic, setting the limited series in uncharted lands, making for new adventures and showcasing these characters like you’ve never see them before.”

The development of THE LEAGUE OF PAN comes on the heels of SYFY’s straight-to-series pickup of CHUCKY, which brings the iconic character to television for the first time, and is written, produced and directed by the franchise’s original creator Don Mancini. On the 2020 slate for SYFY: scripted series RESIDENT ALIEN, VAGRANT QUEEN, THE MAGICIANS, WYNONNA EARP and VAN HELSING; the Saturday late night animation block TZGZ; and new fan-focused franchises produced in conjunction with SYFY WIRE

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 scripted original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, along with late night animation, fan-focused franchises and live event coverage. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. SYFY is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Universal Content Productions (UCP)
UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. As fierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering and award-winning scripted programming with partners such as Amazon (“Homecoming”), Netflix (“The Umbrella Academy,” “Brand New Cherry Flavor”), Hulu (“The Act”) and YouTube (“Impulse”), as well as NBCUniversal’s Peacock (“Dr. Death,” “Brave New World,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Angelyne”), USA (“Mr. Robot,” “The Sinner,” “The Purge,” “Dirty John,” “Briarpatch,” “Treadstone,” “Dare Me”) and SYFY (“Resident Alien,” “The Magicians”). UCP’s content library also features more than 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including “Monk,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Psych.” The studio will be launching UCP Audio in 2020 with original scripted and unscripted podcasts.

‘THE MAGICIANS’ SEASON 5 PREMIERE DATE AND OFFICIAL TRAILER REVEALED

‘THE MAGICIANS’ SEASON 5 PREMIERE DATE AND OFFICIAL TRAILER REVEALED

SEASON 5 WILL PREMIERE JANUARY 15 AT 10/9c

We’re back with more magic than ever before! But too much of a good thing isn’t always good…

Based on the best-selling novels by Lev Grossman, THE MAGICIANS centers on a group of friends as they discover their magical abilities and ward off evil creatures who threaten to destroy the magical world they’ve come to know. 

Last season, magic was saved, but at a terrible cost: the life of Quentin Coldwater, who died heroically to save his friends— and the world. Julia, Alice, Eliot, Margo, Penny and their friends (and frenemies) must learn to navigate a world without him. Now, a new threat has arisen: in freeing magic, the balance tipped the other way and there’s too damn much of it, and as the excess builds, an apocalypse looms. Can the magicians get their shit together to save the world without Q?
THE MAGICIANS stars Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, Rick Worthy, Jade Tailor, Brittany Curran and Trevor Einhorn. The series is executive produced by John McNamara, Sera Gamble, Henry Alonso Myers, Chris Fisher and Groundswell Productions' Michael London and Janice Williams.

SOCIAL LINKS:

• Instagram: @magicianssyfy
• Facebook: @magicianssyfy
• Twitter: @magicianssyfy

Syfy Wire Acquires Buzzy Docuseries "Looking for Leia" from Filmmaker Annalise Ophelian

Syfy Wire Acquires Buzzy Docuseries "Looking for Leia" from Filmmaker Annalise Ophelian
Set for a multiplatform debut Saturday, December 21, all seven episodes will be available on Syfy.com, VOD, YouTube and NBCU's OneApp, with two episodes airing back-to-back on the Syfy linear television network at 11:00/10:00c.

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[via press release from Syfy] SYFY WIRE ACQUIRES BUZZY DOCUSERIES "LOOKING FOR LEIA" FROM FILMMAKER ANNALISE OPHELIAN

-- Launch Set for December 21 Across SYFY Air and Digital Platforms --
NEW YORK, NY -- December 16, 2019 - Following a much-buzzed about DragonCon sneak peek, SYFY Wire has acquired the 7-episode short-form series LOOKING FOR LEIA from independent filmmaker Annalise Ophelian and her production company, Floating Ophelia Productions. Set for a multiplatform debut Saturday, December 21, all seven episodes will be available on SYFY.com, VOD, YouTube and NBCU's OneApp, with two episodes airing back-to-back on the SYFY linear television network at 11/10c. Promo:

In 10-15 minute episodes, LOOKING FOR LEIA tells the stories of women as well as non-binary fans who have been forever changed by the "Star Wars" franchise, including:

· "How We Carrie On" -- From her on-screen creation of one of film's most iconic heroines to her off-screen work as an author and mental health advocate, Carrie Fisher made an indelible impact on generations of fans. Oaxaca-based B�rbara Lazcano talks about the significance of Fisher and shares how the Princess-turned-General character inspired her career and lifelong family memories. [This episode will also air on the SYFY network on 12/21]

· "What We Build" -- "Star Wars" fans are among some of the most passionate builders and makers. Meet Naila Browne, Psy Delacy, and Christina Cato -- three women with no previous building experience who immersed themselves in 3D printing and coding to build fully functional droids. [This episode will also air on the SYFY network on 12/21]

· "Where We See Ourselves" -- What happens when under-represented fans see themselves on screen? Tansura Thomas talks about being a non-binary cosplayer; SYFY Wire contributing editors Preeti Chhibber and Swapna Krishna discuss the significance of representation in media; and documentary photographer Rhynna Santos shares her portrait projects centered on plus size fans and fans of color.

· "More Than the Basement" -- Authors Cecil Castellucci, Preeti Chhibber, Bonnie Burton and Tracy Deonn share their experiences of having their fandom questioned and subjected to testing, and how their love of "Star Wars" goes beyond the screen and into their daily lives through fashion, art, jewelry, and crafts.

· "It's a Whole Galaxy" -- Hugo Award winning author Charlie Jane Anders, SYFY Wire contributing editors Preeti Chhibber and Swapna Krishna, Elena Rose Vera, Meg Humphries and more share their stories about how the beloved franchise shaped them.

· "The Stories We Tell" -- Before Twitter and Tumblr, early fandom was written and recorded in fanzines. Writer, artist and publisher Maggie Nowakowska takes us on a tour of her extensive print fanzine collection, and describes how fandom helped shape 40 years of community.

· "What We Preserve" -- In 2013, "Star Wars: A New Hope" became the first major motion picture to be translated into Diné, as a Navajo language preservation effort. Voice actors Clarissa Yazzie (Princess Leia) and Geri Hongeva (C3PO) join translator Jennifer Wheeler to describe the process and impact of the project.

To coincide with LOOKING FOR LEIA, SYFY WIRE's Fangrrls will explore female "Star Wars" fandom including interviews with Ophelian, personal essays from documentary participants, a look back at the women in the franchise, an exploration of the legacy of Princess Leia and more.

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 the premier editorial brand for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Featuring up-to-the-minute news and passionate discussion and analysis, SYFY WIRE covers the latest in genre-focused movies, TV, books, comics, video games and more. Find SYFY WIRE online at www.syfy.com, on air on the SYFY network, and at a 'con near you! 

Video: "The Magicians" Season 5 Premiere Date and Official Trailer Revealed

Video: "The Magicians" Season 5 Premiere Date and Official Trailer Revealed
The series returns Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00/9:00c on Syfy.

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[via press release from Syfy] "THE MAGICIANS" SEASON 5 PREMIERE DATE AND OFFICIAL TRAILER REVEALED
SEASON 5 WILL PREMIERE JANUARY 15 AT 10/9c

We're back with more magic than ever before! But too much of a good thing isn't always good...
Based on the best-selling novels by Lev Grossman, THE MAGICIANS centers on a group of friends as they discover their magical abilities and ward off evil creatures who threaten to destroy the magical world they've come to know.

Last season, magic was saved, but at a terrible cost: the life of Quentin Coldwater, who died heroically to save his friends - and the world. Julia, Alice, Eliot, Margo, Penny and their friends (and frenemies) must learn to navigate a world without him. Now, a new threat has arisen: in freeing magic, the balance tipped the other way and there's too damn much of it, and as the excess builds, an apocalypse looms. Can the magicians get their shit together to save the world without Q?

THE MAGICIANS stars Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil, Rick Worthy, Jade Tailor, Brittany Curran and Trevor Einhorn. The series is executive produced by John McNamara, Sera Gamble, Henry Alonso Myers, Chris Fisher and Groundswell Productions' Michael London and Janice Williams.
SOCIAL LINKS:
· Instagram: @magicianssyfy
· Facebook: @magicianssyfy
· Twitter: @magicianssyfy 

NEW CBS SERIES “EVIL” TO PREMIERE ON SYFY IN SPAIN

NEW CBS SERIES “EVIL” TO PREMIERE ON SYFY IN SPAIN

LOS ANGELES, AMSTERDAM and MADRID – Oct. 22, 2019 – CBS Studios International and SYFY in Spain announced today a content licensing agreement for the Spanish television premiere of the new CBS series EVIL. The new series from Robert and Michelle King (creators of “The Good Wife” and THE GOOD FIGHT) will premiere in January 2020.

EVIL is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp. The Kings serve as executive producers along with Liz Glotzer.

“We look forward to the addition of EVIL on Spain’s SYFY channel so audiences throughout the region can enjoy this sophisticated drama from the creative minds of Robert and Michelle King,” said Barry Chamberlain, President of Sales for CBS Studios International. 

About CBS Studios International:

CBS Studios International is the leading supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, licensing to more than 200 markets in more than 60 languages across multiple media platforms. The division distributes programming from CBS Television Studios created for the CBS Television Network, The CW, CBS All Access and other platforms, as well as content from CBS Television Distribution, Showtime Networks, CBS News, CBS Films and a library of more than 70,000 hours of programming. The Studio participates in a number of international channel ventures, including owning and operating Network 10 in Australia and also exports a diverse line-up of formats for local production. CBS Studios International has 13 offices around the world, including its base in Los Angeles and EMEA headquarters in Amsterdam. CBS Studios International is a division of CBS Corporation.

About NBCUniversal International Networks:

NBCUniversal International Networks is one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, delivering quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The channel brands in the portfolio include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13^TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo, DreamWorks and Golf Channel. These unique brands deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe; the portfolio also includes The Style Network in Australia. Further, NBCUniversal News Group, one of the most influential and respected portfolios of on-air and digital news properties in the world, operates CNBC and NBC News internationally.

NBCUniversal International Networks is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

SYFY’S NEW YORK COMIC CON TAKEOVER RETURNS FOR 2019!

SYFY’S NEW YORK COMIC CON TAKEOVER RETURNS FOR 2019!

SYFY Panels Include RESIDENT ALIEN, WYNONNA EARP, SYFY WIRE’s THE GREAT DEBATE –

Plus a Premiere Screening of the SYFY Original Film THE BANANA SPLITS MOVIE

NYCC’s Official Live Streamer SYFY WIRE to Cover the 4-Day Fan Event from Start to Finish with Exclusive Live Feeds from the Biggest Panels and ‘Live Stage’ Interviews with Top Stars

Daily Wrap-Up Show SYFY WIRE: CON AFTER DARK to Air on SYFY Nightly, 10/4-6

The SYFY WIRE FAN LOUNGE to Return as THE Place to Relax and Recharge

NEW YORK, NY – September 13, 2019 – Once again, SYFY and SYFY WIRE will take over New York Comic Con -- providing both Con-goers and fans at home wall-to-wall coverage and activations from the pop culture mega-event, held October 3-6 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. SYFY WIRE’s partnership with NYCC producer ReedPOP continues, with SYFY WIRE once again serving as the official streaming partner for the 2019 Con, delivering exclusive original coverage and content both online and on air…and it’s all LIVE! Additionally, SYFY will feature panels and screenings for fan faves and upcoming originals alike.

See below for all the details and a full panel schedule:

SYFY WIRE LIVE COVERAGE (Thursday, October 3 - Sunday, October 6)
SYFY WIRE will host the NYCC Live Stage at Booth #174 on the show’s main floor, where superfans can assemble throughout the weekend to watch the biggest celebrity interviews, gameplay, live art, cosplay and more. All the must-see content will be available LIVE at SYFYWIRE.COM/NYCC, or replayed any time! Scheduled Live Stage interviews include: the 20^th anniversary reunion of the cast of “Angel;” the casts of “Outlander,” “The Orville,” Marvel’s “Runaways;” a gathering of Hobbits (Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan) from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy; Pee-wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens; the voice talent behind three popular Disney Princesses (Jodi Benson/”The Little Mermaid,” Anika Noni Rose/”The Princess and the Frog” and Paige O’Hara/”Beauty and the Beast”); and much, much more.

In addition to the Live Stage, SYFY WIRE will have 3 more streams of digital content capturing the news and happenings from the Main Stage Panel Room, the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center, and the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Coverage can be found on SYFYWIRE.COM/NYCC, on SYFY WIRE’s YouTube channel and via all its social media platforms.


SYFY WIRE: CON AFTER DARK (Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6 on SYFY)
SYFY WIRE’s daily televised wrap-up show CON AFTER DARK will air on SYFY at midnight/11c on Friday October 4, Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6. With so much happening, SYFY WIRE has you covered as host Jackie Jennings, comedian Jordan Carlos and WIRE’s expert team of editors and writers break down the day’s latest news, celebrity interviews, panels and trailers.


SYFY WIRE FAN LOUNGE (Thursday, October 3 – Sunday, October 6)
The popular SYFY WIRE Fan Lounge returns for its 3^rd consecutive year, offering a place to relax, refresh, recharge and catch all the action being streamed from the Live Stage. Find it at the Crystal Palace Mezzanine @ the Javits Center.


PANEL SCHEDULE

THE BANANA SPLITS MOVIE Premiere Screening
Thursday, October 3 (6:45-8:30PM, Javits Room 1A10)

• The beloved children’s show is back... with a vengeance—a horrible, bloody vengeance! Join us for this exclusive screening and some side-splitting fun (literally). In this SYFY original movie, the characters (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky) from the 1968 children’s show, The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, go on a bloodthirsty rampage during a live taping of The Banana Splits TV show. It’s fun for the whole family! (You know, if you're into ruining childhoods).
• A SYFY Original, THE BANANA SPLITS MOVIE will make its world television premiere on SYFY on Saturday, October 12 at 9/8c.

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USA’s THE PURGE Premiere Screening & Panel
Thursday, October 3 (2:30-4PM, Hammerstein Ballroom)

• **SYFY’s sibling USA Network brings THE PURGE to NYCC!**
• Don’t miss the premiere screening of the new season’s first episode, followed by a panel with stars and creators. Derek Luke, PaolaNuñez, Joel Allen, Rochelle Aytes, James DeMonaco, James Roland and Krystal Houghton Ziv.
• Based on the popular film franchise, USA Network’s THE PURGE returns for its second season on October 15 at 9/8c on USA Network. This season, we’ll finally discover what happens the other 364 days of the year!

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SYFY’s RESIDENT ALIEN World Premiere Screening & Panel
Friday, October 4 (12:30-2PM, Hammerstein Ballroom)

• Be the first to see Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One) as an alien in SYFY’s upcoming comedy series RESIDENT ALIEN. Join Alan, cast members Sara Tomko (Once Upon a Time) and Corey Reynolds (The Closer), and writer/executive producer Chris Sheridan (Family Guy) for the world premiere screening of the series’ first episode, followed by a special Q&A.
• Set to premiere on SYFY in 2020,RESIDENT ALIEN is based on the Dark Horse comic and follows a stranded alien’s attempts to fit into small town American life… while continuing to pursue his own mysterious agenda.

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SYFY WIRE HOSTS ‘THE GREAT DEBATE’
Friday, October 4 (7-8PM, Hammerstein Ballroom)

• Some of the GREATEST questions in geekdom will be settled in the return of SYFY WIRE’s The Great Debate, pitting proud celebrity nerds against each other for hilariously epic debates. Who is cooler, Wolverine or Han Solo? Were the Smurfs delightful, or kinda terrifying? Would you rather have a Green Lantern ring or a Wizard Wand? We give you a paddle, YOU vote on the winners. So, judge wisely and remember...with great paddle comes great responsibility! (Plus it works as a pretty sweet fan for when things heat up.) And bring your own hot topics to present to the panel, so they can fight ‘em out. Let’s settle this inside!

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SYFY and IDW Entertainment’s WYNONNA EARP
Saturday, October 5 (6-7PM, Hammerstein Ballroom)

• Don’t stop Earping! SYFY’s hit series and the 2018 People’s Choice Award Winner for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show is back and better than ever. Join show creator Emily Andras, with cast members Melanie Scrofano, Dominique Provost-Chalkley and Katherine Barrell as they look back at favorite moments in the series and discuss the upcoming fourth season. Hell yeah, Earpers!

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 dedicated to all things sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comics, featuring entertaining original genre content for superfans, by superfans. It serves up interviews, hot takes, movie trailers, sneak peeks, Top 10’s and recaps, plus all the latest news about fan-favorite movies, TV shows, games, books, celebrities, creators and more. SYFY WIRE is online at www.syfywire.com and on air on the SYFY network.

Syfy's "Van Helsing" Season 4 Premieres September 27

Syfy's "Van Helsing" Season 4 Premieres September 27
"Van Helsing" is a total re-imagination of a timeless brand, set in a world dominated and controlled by vampires.

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[via press release from Syfy] 'VAN HELSING' SEASON 4 ON SYFY SEPTEMBER 27 AT 10/9c

This season, the first of four vampire elders has been freed and legend has it that when their four Totems are combined the Dark One will be resurrected. Now it's a race against time as Vanessa and her ragtag group of heroes faces off against the forces of darkness.

Van Helsing is a total re-imagination of a timeless brand, set in a world dominated and controlled by vampires. Season four continues the story of Vanessa Van Helsing and her band of heroes as they fight to reclaim the world after vampires took over during 'The Rising'. The series will delve deeper into the iconic lore of the vampires and their ultimate goals for this world. New villains will rise along with unexpected heroes joining the fight.

Van Helsing comes from the producers of Fargo and Hell on Wheels. Acclaimed director/playwright Jonathan Lloyd Walker serves as showrunner. 

Syfy, Space, IDW Entertainment and SEVEN24 Films Announce Return to Production for "Wynonna Earp"

Syfy, Space, IDW Entertainment and SEVEN24 Films Announce Return to Production for "Wynonna Earp"
With production slated to begin later this year, season four is expected to debut in Summer 2020 on Syfy in the US and Space in Canada.

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[via press release from IDW Entertainment] SYFY, SPACE, IDW ENTERTAINMENT AND SEVEN24 FILMS ANNOUNCE RETURN TO PRODUCTION FOR "WYNONNA EARP"

Cineflix Studios to Co-Produce - Cineflix Rights to Handle International Sales
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 2, 2019 - IDW Entertainment, SEVEN24 Films, Space and SYFY announced today that "Wynonna Earp," the award-winning series based on the IDW comic created by Beau Smith, has been greenlit to start production for its fourth season. With production slated to begin later this year, Season 4 is expected to debut in Summer 2020 on SYFY in the US and Space in Canada. Additionally, IDW Entertainment announced that Cineflix Studios has come aboard to co-produce with Cineflix Rights handling international sales for all four seasons of the series.

Winner of the 2018 People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show, "Wynonna Earp" follows the life of the great, great granddaughter (Melanie Scrofano, "Bad Blood") of famous lawman Wyatt Earp. The action-packed supernatural sci-fi series stars Scrofano, Tim Rozon ("Schitt's Creek"), Dominique Provost-Chalkley ("Avengers: Age of Ultron") and Katherine Barrell ("Working Moms").

"We are absolutely thrilled that we get to make more 'Wynonna Earp,' and are grateful to our networks and partners for working hard to ensure we can," said Emily Andras, Showrunner and Executive Producer. "This is an enormous testament to our passionate and fierce fans, the Earpers, who remind us every day how to fight like hell for the things you love with wit, ferocity and kindness."

Known for having one of the most active social media communities - from arranging fan conventions around the world to raising money for LGBTQ charities - "Wynonna Earp" has been praised for its "fierce and committed performances"*, and has received and been nominated for numerous awards including Canadian Screen Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, Directors Guild of Canada, Writers Guild of Canada and Alberta Film & Television Awards.

SEVEN24's Jordy Randall and Tom Cox, in addition to Cineflix's Peter Emerson and Brett Burlock, serve as Executive Producers along with Todd Berger and Rick Jacobs.

ABOUT IDW ENTERTAINMENT
IDW Entertainment "IDWE" is charged with developing, financing, producing and distributing creative, diversified and targeted entertainment content ranging from series and features to interactive experiences and digital content from sister companyIDW Publishing's extensive IP catalog of comic books and graphic novels, as well as from third party content. Since launching in 2013, IDWE has successfully delivered three seasons of the critically-acclaimed "Wynonna Earp", which debuted on SYFY in the U.S.; Spike TV in the UK and Australia; and Netflix Globally. The company is also in production on a Netflix series adaptation of the popular comic book "Locke & Key" by Joe Hill and show run by Carlton Cuse, slated to premiere in 2020. IDWE has completed production on the Netflix Original series "VWars" set to premiere in 2019, starring Ian Somerhalder; and "October Faction" also slated to premiere in 2019. IDWE is a franchise studio division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC: IDWM), a fully integrated media company.

ABOUT SEVEN24 FILMS
SEVEN24 Films is an independent film and television production company whose work has spanned over two decades. Executive Producers Tom Cox and Jordy Randall have produced dramatic series, mini-series, television movies and feature films garnering over one hundred industry awards and nominations. In addition to the People's Choice Award winning series, Wynonna Earp, current projects include Fortunate Son, a political thriller for CBC and NBCU International, Dark Cargo, a noir thriller for YouTube Premium, Jann, a half hour comedy for CTV, and the hit family series Heartland, the longest running one-hour series in Canadian history, now in its thirteenth season for CBC and UPtv. Previous projects include Young Drunk Punk for Rogers and CBC, the Canadian Screen Award winner Borealis, the Gemini Award winning movie Mayerthorpe and Gemini Award winning Mini-Series Burn Up. Tom Cox and Jordy Randall were also co-producers on numerous high-profile feature films including the Academy Award nominated Brokeback Mountain, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Resurrecting the Champ.

ABOUT CINEFLIX STUDIOS
Cineflix Studios creates scripted content for the US, Canada, and international markets. Partnering with top flight showrunners and third-party producers, Cineflix Studios brings creative, co-financing, and distribution expertise through Cineflix Rights to premium projects. Cineflix Studios co-financed and co-produced two seasons of the dramatic series Pure for WGNA/Hulu/Super Channel/CBC and the recently renewed break-out hit series Coroner for CBC/NBCU International Networks. 

SYFY’S SHARK-THEMED “OFF THE DEEP END WEEKEND” FEATURES PREMIERE OF ‘ZOMBIE TIDAL WAVE’ STARRING IAN ZIERING

SYFY’S SHARK-THEMED “OFF THE DEEP END WEEKEND” FEATURES PREMIERE OF ‘ZOMBIE TIDAL WAVE’ STARRING IAN ZIERING

SYFY unleashes “OFF THE DEEP END WEEKEND” Saturday August 17^th and Sunday August 18th featuring all your favorite SYFY shark movies, including the entire SHARKNADO franchise and the World premiere of the new SYFY Original Movie “ZOMBIE TIDAL WAVE” starring Ian Ziering.

Shark Week and SharkFest may have churned the waters but SYFY is turning the tide and going off the deep end with a fintastic frenzy of shark-themed original movies…plus a dose of zombies for good measure!

‘ZOMBIE TIDAL WAVE’ – Saturday, August 17 at 9pm ET/PT (World Premiere)
A zombie-slinging tidal wave hits a small town causing maritime mayhem.
Stars Ian Ziering who also produces. Directed by “Sharknado” franchise helmer Anthony C. Ferrante.
Also airing:

• “Sharknado”
• “Sharknado 2: The Second One”
• “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!”
• “Sharknado: The 4^th Awakens”
• “Sharknado 5: Global Swarming”
• “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time”
• “Zombie Shark”
• “Sharktopus”
• “Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda”
• “Atomic Shark”
• “Dam Sharks”
• “5-Headed Shark”
• “6-Headed Shark”
• “Frenzy”
• “Megalodon”

SYFY DEVELOPING SPINOFF OF POPULAR SERIES ‘KRYPTON,’ FOCUSED ON DC CHARACTER LOBO

SYFY DEVELOPING SPINOFF OF POPULAR SERIES ‘KRYPTON,’ FOCUSED ON DC CHARACTER LOBO

-- Announcement comes on KRYPTON’s second season premiere date --

• SYFY confirms that it is developing LOBO (WT) with Warner Horizon Scripted Television.
• Based on the characters from DC, this spinoff of SYFY’s KRYPTON (which premieres its second season tonight, June 12) tells the story of Lobo, a foul-mouthed, dangerous, irascible, intergalactic bounty hunter.
• KRYPTON executive producer Cameron Welsh will serve as executive producer/writer.
• LOBO (WT) joins previously-announced or confirmed SYFY scripted Development projects including CHUCKY, THE WOODS, NIGHT GALLERY, WAYWARD CHILDREN, THE RAVEN CYCLE and DEATH IS MY BFF – along with current pilots (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC and CIPHER, both from UCP.

SYFY PICKS UP DARK HORSE COMICS’ ‘RESIDENT ALIEN’ TO SERIES

SYFY PICKS UP DARK HORSE COMICS’ ‘RESIDENT ALIEN’ TO SERIES

Alan Tudyk Stars in Series from UCP, with Chris Sheridan Executive Producing Alongside Dark Horse Entertainment and Amblin TV

David Dobkin Executive Produced and Directed the Pilot

NEW YORK, NY – February 28, 2019 -- SYFY today announced the series pickup of RESIDENT ALIEN, a comedic drama based on the popular Dark Horse comics series by co-creators Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse. From Universal Content Productions (UCP), in association with Amblin TV and Dark Horse Entertainment, the series was adapted to television by executive producer Chris Sheridan (“Family Guy”). Mike Richardson (“Hellboy”) and Keith Goldberg (“The Legend of Tarzan”) of Dark Horse Entertainment (“The Umbrella Academy”), and Justin Falvey (“The Americans”) and Darryl Frank (“The Americans”) of Amblin TV will also executive produce. David Dobkin (“The Judge”) executive produced and directed the pilot.

RESIDENT ALIEN is a twisted and comedic fish-out-of-water story that follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) who, after taking on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor, slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth -- ultimately asking the question, “Are human beings worth saving?”

Tudyk (“Doom Patrol,” “Rogue One”) is joined by series regulars Sara Tomko (“Once Upon A Time”), Corey Reynolds (“The Closer”), Alice Wetterlund (“People of Earth”) and Levi Fiehler (“Mars”). The series will begin production in Vancouver this summer.

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 UCP
UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. As fierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering original programming with partners such as Amazon (“Homecoming”), Netflix (“The Umbrella Academy”), Hulu (“The Act”) and YouTube (“Impulse”). In addition, UCP produces high-caliber content for NBCU Cable networks, including Bravo (“Dirty John”), USA (the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” the Golden Globe nominated “The Sinner,” “The Purge” and “Suits” ) and SYFY (“Happy!,” and “The Magicians”). UCP’s content library also features 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including the Emmy Award-winning “Monk,” the Peabody and Hugo Award-winning “Battlestar Galactica” and the Emmy nominated “Psych.” 

About Amblin Television:
Amblin Television, a long-time leader in quality programming, is a division of Amblin Partners, a content creation company led by Steven Spielberg. Amblin Television’s co-presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, oversee all development, production and programming for the company. Amblin Television currently has thirteen projects in various stages of production including “Bull” and “Tommy” for CBS, “Roswell, New Mexico” for the CW, “The Haunting of Bly Manor” for Netflix – the follow-up chapter to The Haunting of Hill House, “Amazing Stories” for Apple, “Halo” for Showtime, a straight-to-series order for “Brave New World” from USA Network, “Cortes and Moctezuma” for Amazon, “Animaniacs” for Hulu, “Why We Hate” for Discovery, “Resident Alien” for SYFY, and the documentary films “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind” for HBO and “Laurel Canyon” for Epix.

Some of Amblin Television’s previous credits include the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning drama “The Americans” for FX, Emmy-nominated HBO movie "All The Way” starring Bryan Cranston, “Smash” for NBC, "Under the Dome” for CBS, "Falling Skies” for TNT, "The Borgias” and "The United States of Tara” for Showtime, and "Las Vegas” for NBC.

About Dark Horse Entertainment:
Dark Horse Entertainment was spun off from founder Mike Richardson’s Dark Horse Comics in 1992. The company’s first major hits—THE MASK and TIMECOP — were based on Richardson's creations and DHE has since produced over 30 films and series, including an Emmy Award–winning documentary, MR. WARMTH: THE DON RICKLES PROJECT. Recent projects include THE LEGEND OF TARZAN with Warner Bros., the DARK MATTER television series for Syfy network and POLAR, adapted from Victor Santo’s noir graphic novel starring Mads Mikkelsen (Rogue One) at Netflix. Current projects include a reboot of Mike Mignola’s HELLBOY starring David Harbour (Stranger Things) directed by Neil Marshall (The Descent), and THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, a Netflix original series based on the comics created by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) and Gabriel Ba.

SYFY ORDERS PILOTS ‘CIPHER’ AND ‘(FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC’ FROM UCP

SYFY ORDERS PILOTS ‘CIPHER’ AND ‘(FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC’ FROM UCP

‘CIPHER’ (WT) Executive Produced by Rough House Pictures

‘(FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC’ (WT) From Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video

NEW YORK, NY -- January 29, 2019 -- SYFY today announced pilot pickups for two new scripted projects– CIPHER (WT), which follows a boy and his father in the middle of a war over artificial intelligence, and (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC (WT), a dark comedy which uniquely combines the genres of slasher films, high school drama and speculative satire. The pilots, both produced by UCP, will go into production later this year.

“It has been an inspiring process working with teams behind CIPHER and (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC,” said Dawn Olmstead, President, UCP. “Allison Miller and Shay Hatten are rising stars who have created strong and diverse worlds that we are looking forward to bringing to life with our partners at SYFY.”

“CIPHER and (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC are genre-bending stories with gripping scripts and talented creatives attached,” said Bill McGoldrick, President, Scripted Content, NBCU Cable Entertainment. “Both are very unique projects that we are excited to pilot as we look towards the future of SYFY.”

In CIPHER, secret military technology is unexpectedly implanted in the brain of a 13-year-old video game junkie, when the boy and his father unwittingly find themselves at the center of the next great war —over artificial intelligence. Allison Miller (“Strange Angel”) will write and executive produce via her overall deal with UCP. David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Jody Hill and Brandon James will also executive produce on behalf of Rough House Pictures (“Halloween”). Peter Hoar (UCP’s “The Umbrella Academy” pilot for Netflix) will direct.

The darkly comedic (FUTURE) CULT CLASSIC, written by Shay Hatten (“Ballerina”), is set 18 years in the future and centered on a group of teens whose community is rocked by a 1990s slasher-movie obsessed serial killer. Our heroes quickly realize they’re being targeted and decide to take matters into their own hands and track down the killer—before time runs out. Tim Kirkby (“Veep”) will executive produce and direct the pilot. Broadway Video will executive produce.

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 UCP
UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. As fierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering original programming with partners such as Amazon (“Homecoming”), Netflix (“The Umbrella Academy”), Hulu (“The Act”) and YouTube (“Impulse”). In addition, UCP produces high-caliber content for NBCU Cable networks, including Bravo (“Dirty John”), USA (the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” the Golden Globe nominated “The Sinner,” “The Purge” and “Suits” ) and SYFY (“Happy!,” and “The Magicians”). UCP’s content library also features 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including the Emmy Award-winning “Monk,” the Peabody and Hugo Award-winning “Battlestar Galactica” and the Emmy nominated “Psych.”

SYFY ANNOUNCES ‘CHUCKY’ SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT

SYFY ANNOUNCES ‘CHUCKY’ SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT

UCP Producing with Original Franchise Creator Don Mancini, David Kirschner and Nick Antosca

NEW YORK, NY -- January 29, 2019 – In a competitive situation, SYFY has landed the rights to the television series development of CHUCKY, everyone’s favorite red-haired, freckled-faced doll possessed by the soul of notorious serial killer, Charles Lee Ray. Produced by UCP, the series will be executive produced by creator Don Mancini, David Kirschner (“Hocus Pocus”), and Nick Antosca (Hulu’s THE ACT), under his banner Eat the Cat, through his overall deal with the studio. Mancini, who penned the film franchise, will also write the adaptation.

“It’s very rare that you get the opportunity to bring such an iconic character to your network, let alone with the original creator attached,” said Bill McGoldrick, President, Scripted Content, NBCU Cable Entertainment. “We look forward to working with Don, David and Nick on putting their blood, sweat, and more blood into bringing the CHUCKY story to television.”

“I've long wanted to bring Chucky to television and SYFY is the perfect network for us,” said Don Mancini. “The show will be a fresh take on the franchise, allowing us to explore Chucky's character with a depth that is uniquely afforded by the television series format, while staying true to the original vision that has terrorized audiences for over three decades now.”

“In these troubled times, I believe it’s my obligation as a horror icon to reach the widest possible audience, on TV,” said Chucky. “For over thirty years, I’ve been scaring the sh*t out of you. But now at SYFY, I look forward to really making a difference."

“I worked with Don on ‘Hannibal’ and on CHANNEL ZERO for SYFY, so developing CHUCKY with UCP really feels like coming home,” said Nick Antosca. “SYFY is the perfect place to tell the next chapter in the CHUCKY saga and having the original creative team lead the project will help elevate the story we are excited to tell.”

Chucky slashed his way into the pop culture zeitgeist in 1988 with the premiere of “Child’s Play” directed and co-written by Tom Holland, and produced by David Kirschner based on a story by Don Mancini. The franchise spawned six sequels, all of which Mancini wrote and Kirschner produced. Mancini also directed three of the films.

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 UCP
UCP is a premium content studio that operates with a highly curated indie sensibility, while simultaneously leveraging the power and scale of NBCUniversal. As fierce advocates for creators with an eclectic point of view, the UCP team develops pioneering original programming with partners such as Amazon (“Homecoming”), Netflix (“The Umbrella Academy”), Hulu (“The Act”) and YouTube (“Impulse”). In addition, UCP produces high-caliber content for NBCU Cable networks, including Bravo (“Dirty John”), USA (the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning drama “Mr. Robot,” the Golden Globe nominated “The Sinner,” “The Purge” and “Suits” ) and SYFY (“Happy!,” and “The Magicians”). UCP’s content library also features 800 hours of award-winning and critically-acclaimed content, including the Emmy Award-winning “Monk,” the Peabody and Hugo Award-winning “Battlestar Galactica” and the Emmy nominated “Psych.”