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.

ABC to Feature a Night Of Viewer-Favorite Episodes With a ‘Modern Marathon,’ Wednesday, March 11

ABC to Feature a Night Of Viewer-Favorite Episodes With a ‘Modern Marathon,’ Wednesday, March 11

Feb. 21, 2020

THE FANS HAVE VOTED AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!

ABC TO FEATURE A NIGHT OF VIEWER-FAVORITE EPISODES

WITH A ‘MODERN MARATHON,’

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Tune In to the ‘Modern Farewell’ Series Finale on Wednesday, April 8, on ABC

ABC gave fans the power to program an entire night filled with their favorite “Modern Family” episodes. Votes are in and the marathon of viewer-selected episodes will air WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT). The night will kick off with the episode that started it all – the “Modern Family” series premiere – followed by five additional fan-chosen episodes, giving viewers a chance to gather their families for the ultimate “Modern Family” binge and relive some of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan’s most hilarious, jaw-dropping and monumental moments.

 The night’s curated list of episodes will include the following:

 8:00-8:30 p.m. – “Pilot” (OAD: 9/23/09) – Today’s families come in all shapes and sizes, and that is very evident in Jay Pritchett’s very full and very blended family. Jay and his new gorgeous, and much younger wife, Gloria, are happily married and getting accustomed to their new life together. But when her pre-teen son develops a crush on a 16-year-old girl, it becomes apparent that Jay and Gloria may have some generational and cultural gaps to bridge. Jay’s grown daughter, Claire, has a family of her own—three kids and a husband, Phil, who is practically a giant kid himself. Things get a little tense when their teenage daughter, Haley, brings a boy home and Phil tries to adopt the cool, hip dad approach. Then son Luke misuses his BB gun, which results in Phil and Claire turning it right back on to him. Jay’s grown son, Mitchell, is in a committed relationship and has just adopted a baby girl from Vietnam with his life partner, Cameron. They’re going through the joys and anxieties of bringing a baby home for the first time, but Mitchell still has the daunting task of introducing their new addition to the whole family.

 8:30-9:00 p.m. – “Caught in the Act” (OAD: 1/19/11) – Plans backfire when the kids go to surprise their parents with breakfast in bed on their anniversary, only to catch Phil and Claire in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria’s Vegas getaway is thwarted by a brutally honest email that was accidentally sent to Claire, and Mitch and Cam desperately try to get an “in” at the hot new neighborhood restaurant whose owner happens to be a mom (played by Rachael Harris) at Lily’s preschool.

 9:00-9:31 p.m.  – “Door to Door” (OAD: 10/5/11) – Everyone sets their eyes on a goal: Jay is determined to help Manny sell wrapping paper for a school fundraiser; Claire petitions the city for a stop sign to be installed at a high-traffic intersection; Mitchell is hell-bent on proving a point with Cameron, and neither one of them will back down; Phil and Luke will stop at nothing to create a viral video sensation; and Gloria is desperate to find Stella after losing her.

9:31-10:00 p.m. – “Las Vegas” (OAD: 3/26/14) –  The adults are Vegas-bound when Jay hooks them up with Excelsior Level hotel accommodations, courtesy of one of his big clients; but after learning there’s an even higher level, Jay becomes obsessed with upgrading. Meanwhile, everyone’s sneaking around when Claire secretly hits the tables to win back money she lost years ago; Phil goes underground auditioning for a secret society of magicians; Cam ducks out of a spa day with Mitch to join their friend’s bachelor party shenanigans, and Gloria is determined to hide a female version of dog butler Barkley from Jay.

10:00-10:30 p.m. – “Connection Lost” (OAD: 2/25/15) – Claire’s computer becomes the hub of all the family’s activities when she gets stuck at the airport and is desperate to reach Haley after a big fight. After FaceTiming with Phil and the rest of the family to help track her down, Claire quickly turns to online snooping which inevitably becomes disturbing really quickly and everyone gets sucked into the online drama.

10:30-11:00 p.m. – “The Alliance” (OAD: 2/14/16) – Hayley’s plan for a fun-filled girl’s day with Rainer Shine’s teen daughter may be a little more angst-filled than expected. Meanwhile, Luke finds himself in a compromising position with a widow at the club (played by Joely Fisher) and unwittingly helps his grandpa, Jay, with his petition. At the Pritchett-Tucker home, Gloria, Phil and Cam have formed a secret alliance to ensure their respective “mistakes” are concealed from their spouses. However, their diabolical plan may be derailed when Mitchell starts suspecting something just isn’t right.

Voting for the favorite “Modern Family” episodes took place between Monday, Feb. 3, via a daily Twitter poll from the show’s Twitter handle and concluded on Friday, Feb. 7. Each day, a different selection of episodes was made available for fans to choose from for a curated night of “Modern Family” fun!

Currently in its 11^th and final season, the Emmy^® Award-winning series “Modern Family” will air its series farewell episode on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, on ABC. 

Critically lauded for revitalizing the television sitcom when it premiered in fall 2009, “Modern Family” also quickly cemented itself as a culturally defining series. The show featured characters who lived their lives on their own terms, broke down stereotypes and shared their biggest embarrassments, mishaps, tender and funny moments with the world. The recipient of a record five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, “Modern Family” tied the Emmy record previous set by “Frasier.”

As the series counts down to the finale, this wonderfully large and blended family will continue to delight audiences with its honest and often hilarious look into the warm and sometimes twisted embrace of the modern family.

The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television in association with Steven Levitan Prods and Picador Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are co-creators/executive producers. Danny Zuker, Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh, Abraham Higginbotham, Jeffrey Richman and Jeff Morton also serve as executive producers. Twentieth Century Fox Television is a part of Disney Television Studio, alongside ABC Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios.

For more information on “Modern Family,” visit abc.com.

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