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Friday, May 25, 2018

Freeform Releases its New Lineup of TV and Movie Offerings for June 2018

Freeform Releases its New Lineup of TV and Movie Offerings for June 2018
May 25, 2018
FREEFORM TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH FOUR SUMMER PREMIERES AND AN EPIC THREE NIGHT FINALE EVENT THIS JUNE
Two-Hour Series Premiere of the Highly Anticipated Marvel’s ‘Cloak & Dagger’
Debuts Thursday, June 7
Love Is In the Air With ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings,’ Premiering June 11
Season Two of the Critically Acclaimed Series ‘The Bold Type’ Kicks Off With a Two-Hour Premiere on June 12
The Last Helping of ‘Young & Hungry’ Premieres With Back-To-Back
Episodes, Beginning June 20
Beloved Family Drama ‘The Fosters’ Finales With a Three-Night Event, June 4-6

Freeform announces its programming schedule for June 2018, which includes two series premieres, two season premieres, an epic three-night finale, the broadcast debut of “iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango” and offerings of fan-favorite movies.

The highly anticipated new series, “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 7, at 8:00 p.m EDT, with a two-hour, back-to-back episode debut. Starring Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph, the story follows Tandy and Tyrone – two teenagers from two very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. The only constant in their lives is danger and each other. Tandy can emit light daggers while Tyrone has the ability to control the power of darkness.

Critically acclaimed series “The Bold Type” returns for its second season on TUESDAY, JUNE 12, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Last season tackled important issues, both political and personal, such as sexual assault, breast cancer awareness, immigration, internet trolling and female politicians, among others. In the two-hour season premiere, Jane, Kat and Sutton are each faced with new beginnings and wrestle with the changes in their careers, friendships and love lives.

“Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” returns to Freeform with a six-episode series, hosted by real-life couple Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker. From epic surprise engagements to romantic fairytale weddings, the series will showcase a variety of enchanting stories and spectacular settings from Disney destinations around the globe, beginning MONDAY, JUNE 11, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Fan-favorite Freeform series “Young & Hungry” returns for its final season, serving a last helping of laughs with back-to-back weekly episodes, beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Beloved family drama “The Fosters” concludes its series run with a momentous three-part series finale, airing nightly from MONDAY, JUNE 4, through WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

Freeform will also host the broadcast debut of “iHeartRadio Wango Tango” on SUNDAY, JUNE 3, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Teaming up to kick off the summer, Freeform and iHeartMedia present the highly anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Backstreet Boys, and more chart-topping performers.

Additional programming arriving to Freeform this month includes the first-ever network television premiere of Disney’s “Zootopia” and the Freeform premieres of “The Lego Movie,” “Oz the Great and Powerful” and more.

Below is a complete list of what’s new on Freeform, beginning June 1, to the network and Freeform app.
FREEFORM ORIGINALS (Also available to stream via the Freeform app for connected TV, mobile devices and online):
“The Fosters” Series Finale – June 4 through June 6, 2018
June 4 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode 5020 – “Meet the Fosters”
The Adams Fosters come together for some major celebrations, set one year after the spring finale. 
June 5 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode 5021 – “Turks & Caicos”
The family travels to Turks & Caicos for Brandon and Eliza’s wedding where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws. Meanwhile, when Brandon and Eliza find themselves butting heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best.
June 6 (8:00 – 9:05 p.m. EDT) – Episode 5022 – “Where The Heart Is”
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a huge decision that will change the family forever.
 “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” Season 1 – Mondays through July 16, 2018
June 11 (8:00– 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1001 – “Relationship Goals”
John has always had dreams of getting married at Disney, so when he and Emily started planning their wedding, of course it had to be at Walt Disney World! Meanwhile, high school sweethearts Chelsea and Spencer have their dream wedding in front of Cinderella Castle, rain or shine!
June 18 (8:00– 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1002 – “A Rustic Romance”
David plans an elaborate island proposal for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings No. 1 fan, Nicole at Disney’s Private Island Castaway Cay. Back at Walt Disney World, Danielle and Nick have the rustic outdoor vow renewal they’ve always dreamed of at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
June 25 (8:00– 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1003 – “Royally Inspired”
Gabriela and Tanner get the royal treatment as they renew their vows at the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. Over at Disneyland, Britney and Hans bring their vision of a pink-centric, sunrise wedding to life.

“The Bold Type” Season 2 – Tuesdays through August 7, 2018
June 12 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT)Episode #2001 “Feminist Army”
Jane is excited to publish her first big piece for Incite, especially since she’s writing about a female CEO she admires and she knows Jacqueline will be reading it.  Sutton is thrown when a new corporate policy seems to give her and Richard the green light on their romance. Adena grows frustrated when Kat seems too eager to flaunt their burgeoning relationship. 
June 12 (9:01 – 10:02 p.m. EDT)Episode #2002 “Rose Colored Glasses”
Believing it shouldn’t matter, Kat bristles when Alex recommends she highlight that she is black in her company bio. However, while introducing her parents to Adena, Kat is forced to confront how her avoidance of labels has affected her life. Sutton is horrified when she discovers her fellow fashion assistants think she was asked to organize a photo shoot featuring “honorable men” for reasons other than her talent. Jane tries to defend herself after the fallout from her Incite article, which doesn’t go as planned.
June 19 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT)Episode #2003 “The Scarlet Letter”
Sutton is in an awkward position when she is put in charge of hiring a photographer for an accessories shoot, and Kat asks her to hire Adena. Jane follows around a cute and altruistic doctor named Ben for her latest article. Scarlet’s newest board member, Cleo, causes Jacqueline to defend her role at the magazine.
June 26 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT)Episode #2004 “OMG”
Jane crosses paths with Pinstripe, who inspires her to try a new style of writing. Meanwhile, she learns something new about Ben. Adena reluctantly brings Kat out to meet her friends, and Kat quickly immerses herself in the New York lesbian scene. Sutton fights for an in with a well-connected influencer named Brooke.

“Young & Hungry” Season 5 – Wednesdays through July 25, 2018
June 20 (8:00 – 8:31 p.m. EDT) – Episode #5011 “Young & Downton Gabi”
Gabi and Josh delight in their new status as an official couple, but Elliot and Yolanda are worried about how their work lives will change now that Gabi is the “lady of the house.” Trying to make things less awkward, Gabi asks Josh to spend more time at her apartment, but Josh is horrified when he learns how messy Gabi is.
June 20 (8:31 – 9:02 p.m. EDT) – Episode #5012 – “Young & Third Wheel”
Josh decides to set Sofia up with someone, in hopes she’ll be less of a third wheel in his and Gabi’s relationship. When Sofia hits it off with Josh’s dentist, Gabi isn’t so sure he’s the right one for her friend.  Meanwhile, Elliot turns to Yolanda for help in reigniting the spark between him and Alan. Guest starring Bryan Safi, Lainie Kazan and, series star Aimee Carrero’s real-life husband, Tim Rock.
June 27 (8:00 – 8:31 p.m. EDT) – Episode #5013 “Young & Communication”
Needing some “me” time, Josh fakes joining a swim club to get some space from Gabi and not hurt her feelings. When Gabi learns about Josh’s ruse, she concocts an elaborate plan to get him to admit his lie. Meanwhile, Yolanda and Elliot scheme to meet their celebrity neighbor. Guest starring Stephen “tWitch” Boss (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings”) as himself.
June 27 (8:31– 9:02 p.m. EDT) – Episode #5014 – “Young & Handsy”
Gabi panics that her relationship with Josh is over when it seems that the spark has died – and that Josh may be getting his needs met elsewhere. Elliot and Yolanda go to extreme lengths to score coveted tickets to a Bruno Mars concert, and Sofia moonlights as a driver for a ride-share company.
“Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” Season 1 – Thursdays through August 2, 2018
June 7 (8:00 – 9:03 p.m. EDT)  – Episode 1001 – “First Light”
Two teenagers from very different backgrounds find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. The only constant in their lives is danger and each other.
June 7 (9:03 – 10:04 p.m. EDT) – Episode 1002 – “Suicide Sprints”
Tandy and Tyrone try to grasp what has happened to them with their new-found powers, while Tandy’s past catches up with her and Tyrone becomes consumed with revenge. Meanwhile, Detective Brigid O’Reilly works an interesting case that has ties to Tandy.
June 14 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT)  – Episode 1003 – “Stained Glass”
Tandy is on the run as Detective O’Reilly closes in on her, but the detective may not be after her for the reasons Tandy thinks. Tyrone is desperate for answers and turns to Evita and her Auntie Clarisse, a Voodoo priestess, for help.
June 21 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode 1004 – “Call/Response”
Tandy and Tyrone come face-to-face as the two are able to sit down and talk. Having not been able to tell anyone else what they have been experiencing, both take the opportunity to finally confide in the one person who may truly understand what they are going through. Meanwhile, Otis reveals a secret side of himself and Greg seems to be onto something with Melissa’s case against Roxxon.
June 28 (8:00 – 9:01 p.m. EDT) – Episode 1005 – “Princeton Offense”
Tandy is consumed with getting answers about the Roxxon cover up. To get the answers she is looking for, Tandy tests out her power to gain new insights. Tyrone, on the other hand, is focusing on being a normal kid as the basketball state finals approach. With so much weighing on him lately, can he truly push everything to the side and win the big game for Billy? Meanwhile, Det. O’Reilly looks into the city’s drug problems to get some answers of her own.

iHeartRadio Wango Tango” – June 3 (8:00 – 9:30 p.m. EDT)
Freeform and iHeartMedia will officially kick off summer with the broadcast of “iHeartRadio Wango Tango,” the highly anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Backstreet Boys, and more chart-topping artists.

MOVIES AND TV SHOWS AVAILABLE ON DEMAND VIA THE FREEFORM APP
 “Gilmore Girls”
  • Available June 1
“In The Clamor & The Clangor”
“A Family Matter”
“Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel”
“The Incredible Shrinking Lorelais”
“Scene In A Mall”
  • Available June 15
“The Reigning Lorelai “
“Girls In Bikinis, Boys Doin the Twist”
“Tick, Tick, Tick Boom”
“Afterboom”
“Luke Can See Her Face”
  • Available June 29
“Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller”
“A Messenger, Nothing More”
“Written in the Stars”
“Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too”
“We Got Us A Pippi Virgin!”
 “The Middle”
  • Available June 1
“Thanksgiving II”
“The Quarry”
“Foreign Exchange”
“Halloween”
“A Birthday Story”
“Errand Boy”
“A Simple Christmas”
“Taking Back the House”
“The Big Chill”
“Super Sunday”
  • Available June 15
“Friends, Lies and Videotapes”
“Valentine’s Day II”
“Hecks on a Plane”
“The Math Class”
“Spring Cleaning”
“The Legacy”
“Royal Wedding”
“Mother’s Day II”
“The Prom”
“The Bridge”
  • Available June 29
“Back to Summer!”
“Forced Family Fun Part 1”
“Forced Family Fun Part 2”
“Hecking Order”
“Major Changes”
“The Test”
“Bad Choices”
“Halloween II”
“Heck’s Best Thing”
“The Play”
 “The Mindy Project”
  • Available June 1
“Teen Patient”
“Two to One”
“Josh and Mindy’s Christmas Party”
“Mindy’s Brother”
“Bunk Bed”
  • Available June 15
“Hooking Up Is Hard”
“Harry & Sally”
“Harry & Mindy”
“Mindy’s Minute”
“The One That Got Away”
  • Available June 29
“Mindy’s Birthday”
“Danny’s Friend”
“My Cool Christian Boyfriend”
“Pretty Man”
“Santa Fe”
 “Reba”
  • Available June 11
“Fight or Flight”
“The Big Fix-Up”
“The Good Girl”
“Happy Pills”
“Girls’ Night Out”
“Core Focus”
“The Accidental Role Model”
“Mother’s Intuition”
“The Two-Girl Theory”
“Van’s Agent”
  • Available June 25
“Surprise”
“Couples’ Therapy”
“All Fore One”
“Hello, I Must Be Going”
“Thanksgiving”
“No Boys Upstairs”
“Diamond Jim Brandy”
“Reba and the Nanny”
“Date of Mirth”
“Reba the Realtor”

New Movie Premieres Available on Linear:
June 2 – “Zootopia” (8:55 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. EDT)
June 9 – “The Lego Movie” (10:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. EDT)
June 16 – “Miracle” (2004) (7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT)
June 30 – “Oz the Great and Powerful” (8:15 p.m. – 11:25 p.m. EDT)

About Freeform
Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween,” “Kick Off to Christmas” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.

*COPYRIGHT ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of Freeform. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. Photos posted for Web use must be at the low resolution of 72dpi, no larger than 2×3 in size.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Freeform Gets into ‘Good Trouble’ with ‘The Fosters’ Spinoff

Freeform Gets into ‘Good Trouble’ with ‘The Fosters’ Spinoff

May 23, 2018

FREEFORM GETS INTO ‘GOOD TROUBLE’ WITH ‘THE FOSTERS’ SPINOFF

JON M. CHU SET TO DIRECT THE FIRST EPISODE 
Today, Freeform announced “Good Trouble” as the official title for the spinoff to the critically acclaimed drama “The Fosters.” The series, which was announced earlier this year, will follow Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives in Los Angeles.
Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”) is attached to direct and executive produce the first episode, which will begin production this summer. Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg serve as creators and showrunners; while Gregory Gugliotta, Christine Sacani, Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Nuyorican Productions, Inc. in association with Freeform.
We’re seeing millennials in this country doing extraordinary things, making noise, taking action.  Stirring up ‘Good Trouble’ as they grow, strive and struggle to make the mess of their early twenties into the message,” said Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg in a joint statement. “As Callie and Mariana venture to Los Angeles to start their adult lives and embark on their separate but intertwined journeys to change the world, they’re going to have all the ‘Good Trouble’ they can handle.”
Chu most recently directed the highly anticipated adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians,” which will hit theaters on August 17. He is also set to direct the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony® Award-winning musical “In the Heights.”
Freeform’s growing slate of original scripted dramas includes the mermaid thriller “Siren”; breakout dramedy “The Bold Type”; supernatural drama “Shadowhunters”; fan-favorite “Famous in Love”; and the highly anticipated “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.”
Don’t miss the three-night series finale event of “The Fosters” beginning Monday, June 4 at 8 p.m. EDT, through Wednesday, June 6.  
About Freeform
Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “31 Nights of Halloween,” “Kick Off to Christmas” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices. 
You can also become a fan of the show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at:
Facebook: @GoodTrouble
Instagram: @GoodTrouble
Twitter: @GoodTrouble 

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Freeform’s Groundbreaking Family Drama ‘The Fosters’ to Conclude with a Special Three-Night Series Finale Event Starting June 4

Freeform’s Groundbreaking Family Drama ‘The Fosters’ to Conclude with a Special Three-Night Series Finale Event Starting June 4

FREEFORM’S GROUNDBREAKING FAMILY DRAMA ‘THE FOSTERS’
TO CONCLUDE WITH A SPECIAL THREE-NIGHT SERIES FINALE EVENT
STARTING JUNE 4
THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED SERIES ADDS SIX GUEST STARS
FIRST PROMO RELEASED
Freeform announced today that the GLAAD award-winning series will conclude with a special three-night series finale event that will premiere on Monday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. and conclude on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. with a supersized episode.
Joining the cast of series regulars in the three-night event are six guest stars, including Abigail Cowen (“Wisdom of the Crowd”) who appeared in last night’s spring finale as Eliza, Brandon’s fiancé. Also joining as guest stars are Robert Gant (“Queer as Folk”), Susan Walters (“Teen Wolf”), Beau Mirchoff (“Awkward.”) and Spencer List (“The Bachelors”), who will play Eliza’s parents and brothers, respectively. Rounding out the guest stars is Dallas Young, who will play Corey, a charismatic foster child.
“The Fosters” is a compelling, one-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of adopted and biological teenaged kids being raised by two moms. Stef Adams Foster (Teri Polo), a dedicated police officer, and her wife, Lena Adams Foster (Sherri Saum), a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef’s biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon (David Lambert); their adopted twins, Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) and Jesus (Noah Centineo); and adopted siblings Jude (Hayden Byerly) and his half-sister, Callie (Maia Mitchell).
Winner of the Television Academy Honors Award and the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series, “The Fosters” is executive produced by Jennifer Lopez (“Shades of Blue,” “World of Dance”) and created by Bradley Bredeweg and Peter Paige (“Queer As Folk”), who also serve as executive producers and writers along with Joanna Johnson (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Hope & Faith”).
Greg Gugliotta, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Nuyorican Productions, Inc. in association with Freeform.
About Freeform
Part of Disney|ABC Television, Freeform connects to audiences and goes beyond entertainment with bold, original programming and immersive social engagement. As Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, it delivers a unique mix of quality original and acquired series, plus fan-favorite movies and the holiday events “13 Nights of Halloween” and “25 Days of Christmas.” The Freeform app is a service that allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access via a wide array of devices.
*COPYRIGHT ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of Freeform. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. Photos posted for Web use must be at the low resolution of 72dpi, no larger than 2×3 in size.
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