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See a First-Look Photo From SIREN Season Three on Freefoom

Freeform's mermaid drama 'Siren' returns for a third season with a two-episode premiere on THURSDAY, APRIL 2 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT). Ben's shocking decision to let the reporter die at the end of season two has ripple effects in his relationship with Maddie and Ryn. Meanwhile, a dangerous, sophisticated new mermaid arrives in Bristol Cove, challenging Ryn's leadership and igniting an epic undersea battle between rival tribes. All of this is complicated by the fact that Ryn's baby, now being carried by a surrogate, must be protected at all costs.
Freeform Renews SIREN for Third Season

'Siren,' Freeform's fan-favorite mermaid thriller, has been picked up for a third season. During the first half of its second season, 'Siren' ranked as Freeform's No. 1 show among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49. The second half of Season 2 will premiere on THURSDAY, JUNE 13, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform. Ben and Maddie are uncertain about the mermaids' future after the deadly consequences of the attack on the oil rig and, with the mermaids returning to sea, are left feeling lost without Ryn. Once Helen learns she's not the only one of her kind, she discovers there is a dark side to her people's past. The series stars Eline Powell, Alex Roe, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun and Rena Owen. 'Siren' is executive produced by Eric Wald and Emily Whitesell, who serves as showrunner.
Freeform Releases First Look Photo for SIREN

“Siren,” Freeform's fan-favorite mermaid drama, will return THURSDAY, JULY 11, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform. Season 2B picks up with Ben and Maddie feeling uncertain about the mermaids' future after the deadly consequences of the attack on the oil rig. With the mermaids returning to sea, Ben and Maddie are left feeling lost without Ryn. Once Helen learns she's not the only one of her kind, she discovers theirs a dark side to her people's past. The series stars Eline Powell, Alex Roe, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Ian Verdun and Rena Owen. “Siren” is executive produced by Eric Wald and Emily Whitesell, who serves as showrunner. Dean White, Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and RD Robb also serve as executive producers.
VIDEO: Watch Freeform's Newest Installment of ON THE FLY

Bi-weekly, Freeform presents the channel's stars showcasing their hidden talents and answering off-beat questions. This is your chance to see what our actors are up to when the cameras aren't rolling. 
Freeform Brings Scales, Not Scrubs, to San Diego Comic-Con July 19

Freeform announced today that it will be bringing the cast and executive producers of the critically acclaimed, mermaid drama “Siren” to San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 19, to breakdown behind-the-scenes secrets and discuss the upcoming season, which begins production in Vancouver in July. Freeform has tapped the ultimate “Siren” superfan and four-time GRAMMY® Award winner to moderate: iconic singer Chilli, best known as 1/3 of TLC, the best-selling American girl group of all time.
VIDEO: Freeform Shares A Sneak Peek of SIREN's Season 1 Finale

“Siren” takes us inside Bristol Cove—a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean. The series stars Alex Roe (“The 5th Wave”) as Ben, a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to a mysterious new girl in town, Ryn, played by Eline Powell (“Game of Thrones”), who is a strange young woman with a deep dark secret. Fola Evans-Akingbola (“An American Exorcism”) stars as Maddie, also a marine biologist who works with Ben, and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun (“Life's a Drag”) stars as Xander, a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover the truth; and Rena Owen (“Star Wars” Episodes II and III) as Helen, the town eccentric who seems to know more about the mermaids than she lets on. Based on a story by Eric Wald and Dean White who both serve as executive produces. Emily Whitesell (“Finding Carter”) is on board as Showrunner and Executive Producer. Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and RD Robb are also attached as executive producers.
Freeform Renews SIREN For Second Season + New Series Announcements

Freeform President Tom Ascheim and Executive Vice President of Programming and Development Karey Burke will unveil today the new and returning projects for The Walt Disney Company's young adult cable network at the combined Disney|ABC Television's presentation for the national advertising community at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall.  
VIDEO: Freeform Urges SIREN Fans to SAVE THE MERMAIDS In New PSA

“Siren” takes us inside Bristol Cove—a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean. The series stars Alex Roe (“The 5th Wave”) as Ben, a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to a mysterious new girl in town, Ryn, played by Eline Powell (“Game of Thrones”), who is a strange young woman with a deep dark secret. Fola Evans-Akingbola (“An American Exorcism”) stars as Maddie, also a marine biologist who works with Ben, and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun (“Life's a Drag”) stars as Xander, a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover the truth; and Rena Owen (“Star Wars” Episodes II and III) as Helen, the town eccentric who seems to know more about the mermaids than she lets on. Based on a story by Eric Wald and Dean White who both serve as executive produces. Emily Whitesell (“Finding Carter”) is on board as Showrunner and Executive Producer. Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and RD Robb are also attached as executive producers.
Freeform Dives Into WonderCon with SIREN on 3/24 in Anaheim

Freeform, Disney's young adult television network, announced today that it will be bringing the cast and executive producers of the highly-anticipated mermaid drama, 'Siren,' to WonderCon on Saturday, March 24 in Anaheim, CA to screen never-before-seen footage and discuss the upcoming series, which debuts on Thursday, March 29, with a special two-hour premiere (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT).
Freeform Dives into Wondercon with SIREN on March 24 in Anaheim

Freeform, Disney's young adult television network, announced today that it will be bringing the cast and executive producers of the highly-anticipated mermaid drama, “Siren,” to WonderCon on Saturday, March 24 in Anaheim, CA to screen never-before-seen footage and discuss the upcoming series, which debuts on Thursday, March 29, with a special two-hour premiere (8:00–10:00 p.m. EDT).
Freeform Shares Teaser Trailer For New Series SIREN

Freeform Shares Teaser Trailer For New Series SIREN
Freeform Unveils Bigger-Than-Ever Genre Lineup at New York Comic Con

As the network doubles down on genre programming, Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, announced today that it will be presenting an unprecedented three hours of genre programming panels and screenings with cast and executive producers from several original series including Shadowhunters, Beyond and new original drama Siren at New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 7.
Freeform Dives Into Production on New Original Drama Series SIREN

Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network, has kicked off production on their latest original series in Vancouver, SIREN.
VIDEO: First Look - Freeform's New One-Hour Drama SIREN, Premiering Summer 2018

Freeform has given a 10-episode order to the new one-hour drama SIREN, premiering Summer 2018.
Freeform Begins Production on Original Drama Pilot THE DEEP (WT)

Production began this week in Vancouver on Freeform's latest drama pilot THE DEEP(working title).
Hunter Parrish, Cady Huffman, WINTERTHORNE and More Among 7th Annual Indie Series Award Nominees

The 7th Annual Indie Series Awards (ISA7) will celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web tonight, April 6, 2016. Nominations were previously announced in 30 categories. Scroll down for the full list!
Hunter Parrish, Cady Huffman, WINTERTHORNE and More Among 7th Annual Indie Series Award Nominees

Nominees for the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards (ISA7) were announced this afternoon in a special episode of Serial Scoop Now. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web. Nominations were announced in 30 categories. Scroll down for the full list!
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Star and HUSTLING Creator Premieres New LIFE'S A DRAG Web Series

Sebastian La Cause (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) the Broadway star and award-winning creator of HUSTLING is back, and this time he's trading in escorting for a pair of six-inch platform stilettos.
Theatre Asylum Presents PULP SHAKESPEARE (OR BARD FICTION)

Combined Artform/Theatre Asylum are thrilled to announce the comeback of PULP SHAKESPEARE (or Bard Fiction), adapted by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer & Brian Watson-Jones directed by Ovation Award winning director Amanda McRaven. PULP SHAKESPEARE will be opening Friday, January 23, 2015 at Theatre Asylum in Hollywood, running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm through March 8. Preview January 16.
PULP SHAKESPEARE Returns to the Theatre Asylum Tonight

Combined Artform/Theatre Asylum are thrilled to announce the comeback of PULP SHAKESPEARE (or Bard Fiction), adapted by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer and Brian Watson-Jones, and directed by Ovation Award winning director Amanda McRaven. PULP SHAKESPEARE will be opening tonight, January 15, 2015 at Theatre Asylum in Hollywood, running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm through March 8.

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