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ABC Family Premieres ‘Twilight’

February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The beloved Twilight film saga based on the best-selling books by Stephanie Meyer, will premiere the first film of the franchise, Twilight, on ABC Family beginning Saturday, February 9 at 7 PM. ET/PT.  An encore showing will air directly following the premiere at 9:30 PM ET/PT and again on Sunday, February 10 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM ET/PT.

If you are not a “Twi-hard” fan and unfamiliar with the enthralling storyline, then read carefully: In the supernatural romantic drama Twilight the new girl in town, Bella (Kristen Stewart), falls for the hottest guy in school—not knowing the mysterious, elusive Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is actually part of a vampire family, and sworn enemy of Bella’s childhood friend, Jacob (Taylor Lautner). | Full Story

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‘Switched at Birth’ To Air All ASL Episode On ABC Family

January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The award-winning ABC Family drama, Switched at Birth, will air an episode produced entirely in American Sign Language (ASL).  Although Switched at Birth already produces episodes with some sign language, there has not been an episode free of dialogue, yet.  An all ASL episode will be the first of its kind for a scripted series on mainstream television.

According to the report, the all ASL episode will be told from the perspective of the deaf characters. | Full Story

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Lawsuit Filed Against ABC Family For Stolen Idea

January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Disney Co. and its affiliates ABC and ABC Family, along with its former director of development Beth Miller, were sued by two TV producers claiming their idea for a Christmas movie was stolen by ABC Family, in Superior Court on Monday.

Producers Beth Grossbard and Barri Rosenblum pitched their story concept to ABC Family and even submitted a formal treatment in 2005 to then director of development for ABC Family, Beth Miller. | Full Story

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‘The Notebook’s’ Nicholas Sparks Heading To TV

November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Alright ladies, time to head to Costco and really stock up on those Kleenex. As we told you earlier, Nicholas Spark’s newest movie is Safe Haven starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel is set to hit theaters February 8th. For those avid fans who want Sparks drama year round, get ready because the author has not one, but THREE potential new shows for television according to a The Hollywood Reporter.

Sparks is working with TNT to develop a series based on his 1999 novel A Bend In The Road. This series is set in Georgia and centers on the love story of a recently widowed Sheriff and his son’s second grade teacher. | Full Story

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Jennifer Lopez Gets ‘The Fosters’ Picked Up By ABC Family

August 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Jennifer Lopez Gets New ABC Show 'The Fosters'

With American Idol in the rear-view mirror, Jennifer Lopez has a new gig, now that ABC Family has picked up her new drama pilot.

ABC Family announced today that Lopez’s hour-long family drama, currently titled, The Fosters, has been given the green light. The show, created by Bradley Bredeweg and Peter Paige (Emmett on Queer as Folk), follows the story of a multi-ethnic family made up of both foster and biological kids. | Full Story

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‘Bunheads’ Creater Amy Sherman-Palladino Responds To Shonda Rhimes’ Lack Of Diversity Criticism

June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino has responded to the criticism she and ABC received last week from Grey’s Anatomy creator, Shonda Rhimes.

In the controversial tweet that sparked a plethora of polarized views, Rhimes expressed her discontent with the the ABC family show having no person of color as part of the cast.

“Hey @abcfbunheads: really? You couldn’t cast even ONE young dancer of color so I could feel good about my kid watching this show? | Full Story

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Pretty Little Liars Picked Up For 3rd Season

November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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ABC Family has reportedly renewed Pretty Little Liars,  according to TVGuide.com.  The network has picked  up the family friendly drama for a 24-episode third season.  Pretty Little Liars returns to TV with fresh episodes on Monday, Jan. 2 (8/7c).

The show depicts four friends that band together against an anonymous foe who threatens to expose their darkest secrets, while trying to unravel the mystery of the murder of their best friend. | Full Story

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Christina To Star in ABC Family Music Comedy

August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Christina Millian is in negotiations to star in an ABC family musical comedy Maid in Miami, a story about a young maid who is an aspiring singer. The project creators are Stan Zimmerman, James Berg from Rita Rocks and Adam Anders executive music producer for Glee. ABC Family has worked with Millian before in 2 holiday original movies, Snowglobe and last year’s Christmas Cupid. Christina Millian is best known for her singing career where she released three studio albums and is working on a fourth. | Full Story

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