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.

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 Programming Week of 9/23/18

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23

 

SEASON FINALE OF ‘WYNONNA EARP’ – 9/28

 

ALL-NEW BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

WYNONNA EARP  “Daddy Lessons” – 9/8c

Wynonna has a run in with the Revenants that leads her to an unexpected revelation about the curse.  Waverly meets an important figure from her past and Nicole tries to evacuate Purgatory, before it’s too late.

 

WYNONNA EARP  “War Paint” – 10/9c

The Pledge Moon looms over Purgatory as Wynonna and Waverly must find a way to end the family curse before their demonic foe puts an end to the Earp line — and humanity — once and for all.

Syfy Programming Week of 9/16/18

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16

SEASON FINALE OF ‘KILLJOYS’ – 9/21

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘WYNONNA EARP’ – 9/21

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

WYNONNA EARP “The Other Woman” – 9/8c

A mysterious woman who knows a little too much about the Earps arrives on the Homestead with a special mission for Wynonna and Waverly.  The rest of the team must wrangle a deadly fire witch. 

KILLJOYS “Sporemageddon – 10/9c SEASON FINALE

Dutch braces herself for a final confrontation in greenspace in an attempt to stop The Lady from breaking through into the Quad and the rest of the universe. Back in the Quad and buried in her work, Zeph makes a horrifying discovery of a threat to all of Westerley. 

Syfy Programming Week of 9/9/18

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9

 

ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ‘WYNONNA EARP’ AND ‘KILLJOYS’ – 9/14

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

WYNONNA EARP “Undo It” – 9/8c

History keeps repeating itself when Wynonna has to make an impossible choice.  Waverly and Nicole visit a jeweller and a familiar face returns to Purgatory

 

KILLJOYS “The Kids Are Alright” – 10/9c

Team Awesome Force sneak onto the RAC to rescue Westerly's stolen children. Zeph and Pip grow closer.

Syfy Programming Week of 9/2/18

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2

 

‘THE PURGE’ COMMENCES SEPTEMBER 4 AT 10/9c

*SIMULCAST ON USA*

 

 

Based on the hit movie franchise from Blumhouse Productions, THE PURGE revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, each character is forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

 

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

THE PURGE “What Is America?”– 10/9c *SERIES PREMIERE*

Purge Commencement looms. Several characters find themselves venturing into the chaos of the night.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

WYNONNA EARP “Waiting Forever For You” – 9/8c

It’s Date Night in Purgatory, which means Dressing Up, Drinking, and Fighting Demons, as a formidable former foe stalks the gang.

 

KILLJOYS “It Takes A Pillage” – 10/9c

In what has to be the worst family reunion, D’av, John, their father Marris and Jaq find themselves pinned by a silica storm in the family bunker as they fight off Hullen operatives hell bent on capturing Jaq for The Lady. Dutch risks her life in order to uncover the secrets of the spore.

Syfy Programming Week of 8/26/18

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 26

 

ALL-NEW EPISODES OF ‘WYNONNA EARP’ AND ‘KILLJOYS’ – 8/31

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

WYNONNA EARP “I Fall To Pieces” – 9/8c

Lady Luck seems to have abandoned Wynonna and Nicole when an errand for Nedley goes terribly wrong.  Mama discovers Doc’s secret.

 

KILLJOYS “O Mother, Where Art Thou?” –10/9c

With D’avin having left, Dutch and John are left to follow the hidden pulsar in Khlyen’s mysterious story that leads them to discover an unexpected past — including the origins of the assassin.   

Syfy Programming Week of 8/19/18

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 19

 

‘THE LAST SHARKNADO: IT’S ABOUT TIME’ PREMIERE – AUGUST 19

 

 

THE LAST SHARKNADO: IT’S ABOUT TIME Teaser | SYFY

 

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, “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time” is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, based on an original screenplay by Scotty Mullen.

Facebook: facebook.com/sharknadomovies/

Twitter: @sharknadosyfy  #Sharknado6

 

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

THE LAST SHARKNADO: IT’S ABOUT TIME *PREMIERE*  – 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, “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time” is directed by Anthony C. Ferrante, based on an original screenplay by Scotty Mullen.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

WYNONNA EARP “If We Make It Through December” – 9/8c

Eggnog for everyone!  It’s holiday season in Purgatory!  Wynonna teams up with a new ally to search for a missing kid on Christmas Day.  Meanwhile, Waverly learns more about her father.

 

KILLJOYS “Baby, Face Killer” – 10/9c

Team Awesome Force faces off with a relentless, deadly assassin whose arrival is triggered by their examination of the memory Khlyen altered in Dutch’s mind. While Pree searches for his missing husband on Westerley, Zeph struggles to save Pip from an unexpected medical complication.