Scoops After Dark: Freeform Fanfest at NYCC 2017

Freeform wets appetites with a feast of panels and activations from hit returning series and new shows

This past weekend, geeky fans converged for New York Comic Con 2017 for cosplay, panels, activations, and parties.  Television and movie networks provided much of the programming we were able to attend during this time.  One of our favorites came from the fanfest gifted to us by Freeform.  While delighting fans with hit series Shadowhunters and Beyond, the network also teased us with sneak peeks at Siren and Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.  In addition to the cast and executive producer panels, Freeform also announced activations that included giveaways and interactive displays.

When you open a doorway to the Realm, what’s Beyond can come knocking

Fresh off the exciting first season, Freeform’s Beyond actors Burkely Duffield, Dilan Gwyn, and Eden Brolin dropped in on NYCC for a panel on Saturday, October 7th, 2017.  Joined by executive producers Adam Nussdorf, Tim Kring, and David Eick, we heard more about the surprises the show has planned for us coming up.  Holden and Willa are navigating normal couplehood, but the Realm hasn’t left their minds.  After a peek of what’s to come for season 2, we discovered that new allies and enemies will be introduced.  All the while, the gang will deal with the danger that followed them back from The Realm.

To find out what else was revealed in the panel, check out our coverage HERE.

Freeform’s Beyond returns on January 18th, 2018!

Secrets aren’t the only things coming for the Shadow world in 

Cast members Katherine McNamara, Matthew Daddario, Isaiah Mustafa, and Alisha Wainwright joined executive producers Matt Hastings, Todd Slavkin, and Darren Swimmer for a rousing panel at Madison Square Garden on Saturday October 7th, 2017.  They teased that the fallout from the season 2 finale will kick start the storylines for Shadowhunters and Downworlders alike.  We were teased about new cast announcements and watched a sneak peek of season 3.  Before the end, we got the fantastic news that Freeform has green-lighted 10 more episodes to air in summer 2018!

For more information on the juicy reveals from the panel, check out our coverage HERE.

Freeform’s Shadowhunters returns on April 3rd, 2018!

Their songs may be mesmerizing, but the mermaids of Siren are more than just pretty faces

NYCC wasn’t only about the returning hit shows, though! Freeform introduced us to the cast and executive producers of the exciting new series, Siren.  They surprised us with an advanced screening of the entire first episode of the show during their panel on Saturday!  Afterwards, cast members Eline Powell, Alex Roe, Fola Evans-Akingbola, and Ian Verdun jumped on stage along with executive producers Emily Whitesell and Eric Wald to tell fans more about the series. There was an extra surprise when Eline’s parents revealed they had flown all the way from Europe to surprise their daughter!

We can’t give away all the details, but to learn more about these unique mermaids, check out our coverage HERE.

Freeform’s Siren premieres on March 29th, 2018!

So, which of these shows has got you marking your calendars?  Sound off in the comments and don’t forget to tune in next year!