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Spoiler Room is back from summer vacation!!

For details on how I spent my weeks off, watch Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Summer Vacation. Actually, that has nothing to do with what I did, but I wish it did. (Also, I really love that movie.) The real answer to how I spent my time off is nothing you’d be particularly interested in.

Anyway, I’m back and have returned with a delicious heap of scoop. Enjoy! And don’t forget to send your questions for next week, people! spoilerroom@EW.com
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Jun 12 2013 07:48 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' season 4 premiere generates nearly 3 million viewers (and lots of tweets!)

Tags: Pretty Little Liars, Scoop, TV Scoop, News

Pretty Little Liars scored itself some not-so-little ratings last night.

The show’s season 4 premiere was the show’s best summer debut ever, with 2.97 million viewers. (Read our recap of the episode here.) That number is up slightly from the 2.93 who tuned in for last season’s opener.

The episode also grew 31 percent in the 18-34 demo from the previous year and ranked as cable’s No. 1 scripted drama of the night.

The cherry on top of those solid numbers? The episode was the “most tweeted” season premiere for any TV show, generating nearly 1.3 million tweets, according to the network. (Yes, it beat The Walking Dead.) Such accomplishments, while noteworthy, stand to mean a little more to advertisers later this year when Nielsen and Twitter launch their previously announced “Nielsen Twitter TV Rating,” which will essentially enhance the social TV analytics already available today and have the Nielsen-approved stamp.

Liars‘ social media domination is anything but new, however. In fact, the show’s complete domination of social media was just months ago the subject of an EW cover story.

Jun 10 2013 12:00 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' season four preview: Keegan Allen on Toby's 'losing it' and the flashback that 'explains the whole show'

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When Pretty Little Liars’ fourth season kicks off Tuesday, June 11, we will find the Liars right where we left them — looking shocked at whatever they’ve discovered in Wilden’s trunk. Along with that, the season premiere will also feature the reveal of the Queen of Hearts’ identity. And from there, the rest of the season is shaping up to be full of twists, turns, and threatening text messages. But one thing we can promise for season 4 is a deeper look into Toby’s past. After disappearing for much of the second half of last season, Toby is back and, according to Keegan Allen, it’s his turn to get answers and spiral downward. See what else Allen had to say about season 4: READ FULL STORY »

May 22 2013 12:58 PM ET

Rumer Willis to guest star on season four of 'Pretty Little Liars'

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Just in case the intrigue of red coat’s true identity or the mystery of what’s in the trunk isn’t enough, there’s a new reason why you might want to catch season four of ABC Family’s hit show Pretty Little Liars.

Rumer Willis is coming to Rosewood! Whether or not she will stay in town is another question, but ABC Family has confirmed that Willis is (as we speak) filming a guest spot for one episode, with the possibility for additional episodes. Willis will appear as Zoe, an organizer for a charity. We’re not quite sure what Zoe’s charity is up to, but let’s hope it raises money for troubled teens with cyber-bullying problems.

Regardless, Willis’ episode is slated to air in late July.

May 9 2013 11:32 PM ET

'Ravenswood' news roundup: 'Beauty and the Beast' sis nabbed as series regular. Plus, an exclusive photo

Tags: Casting, Casting Scoops, EW Exclusive, Pretty Little Liars, Ravenswood, Scoop, Television

It’s been a busy day in Ravenswood.

First up in today’s news downpour: The Pretty Little Liars spin-off has found its Miranda in Beauty and the Beast recurring player Nicole Gale Anderson, who plays the younger sister of Kristin Kreuk’s Catherine on that show. Miranda is described in a casting breakdown as a “fiercely independent foster kid” who “uses her wits to cover her emotional scars.” Anderson, who also appeared on ABC Family’s Make It or Break It, is set to be a regular on the buzzy project, which will also star Tyler Blackburn.

May 6 2013 03:45 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' spin-off 'Ravenswood' casts Brett Dier, Elizabeth Whitson as series regulars

Tags: ABC Family, Brett Dier, Casting, Elizabeth Whitson, Fall TV, Pretty Little Liars, Ravenswood, Television, Tyler Blackburn

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It looks like Pretty Little Liars‘ Caleb is going to get some company when he relocates to Ravenswood next year.

ABC Family has announced that the Pretty Little Liars spin-off series Ravenswood has cast two of its series regulars, in addition to PLL favorite Tyler Blackburn. L.A. Complex‘s Brett Dier joins the new series along with model Elizabeth Whitson. The duo will play twins Abel and Olivia, whom we will first meet during the Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode, which will air just before the Ravenswood pilot. Perhaps they’re part of the reason Caleb leaves Rosewood behind? READ FULL STORY »

May 1 2013 06:50 PM ET

Watch 'Pretty Little Liars' star Troian Bellisario in a sneak peek of WIGS series 'Lauren' -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Tags: EW Exclusive, First Look, Lauren, Pretty Little Liars, Television, Troian Bellisario, WIGS

Returning with its first four episodes of season 2 on May 3, Lauren — the hit web series from YouTube channel WIGS — stars Pretty Little Liars‘ Troian Bellisario as a third-generation soldier who makes a brave choice when she reports her rape and continuing assault to her female commanding officer, played by Jennifer Beals. The result is a drama about the military institution and trying to balance justice and loyalty. In an exclusive clip from season 2 below, we see the immediate aftermath of Lauren’s rape, when she arrives at the medic tent and asks for help.

Directed by WIGS co-creator Jon Avnet and written by Avnet and Jay Rodan, the second season will debut another batch of four episodes on May 10 and its final quartet on May 17. Watch the exclusive clip from season 2 of Lauren below and catch the new season on WIGS May 3.

Apr 30 2013 06:00 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' spinoff casts Tyler Blackburn

by James Hibberd

Tags: Pretty Little Liars, Ravenswood

A Pretty Little Liars actor is moving over to star in the show’s spinoff.

Tyler Blackburn, who plays Caleb Rivers on the show, has been cast in ABC Family’s Ravenswood.

The new show will “center on a town, not far from Rosewood, PA (the home base of Pretty Little Liars), which has suffered under a deadly curse for generations. Five strangers suddenly find themselves connected by this fatal curse and need to dig into the town’s mysterious and terrible history before it’s too late for each of them.”

Ravenswood will premiere on following the annual Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode, while season 4 of Pretty Little Liars premieres June 11.

Mar 26 2013 04:14 PM ET

ABC Family orders 'Pretty Little Liars' spin-off

Tags: Pretty Little Liars, Television, TV Scoop

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Get ready to enter Ravenswood.

ABC Family announced today the launch of a Pretty Little Liars spin-off titled Ravenswood, set to launch in October. Moreover, the network announced it has picked up PLL for a fifth season.

In a nod to the passionate online fanbase that made PLL a success, something that was the subject of an EW cover story just weeks ago, the announcement was first made via the show’s official social media channels.

According to a release, Ravenswood will “center on a town, not far from Rosewood, PA (the home base of Pretty Little Liars), which has suffered under a deadly curse for generations. Five strangers suddenly find themselves connected by this fatal curse and need to dig into the town’s mysterious and terrible history before it’s too late for each of them.”

The new series will premiere on following the annual Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode, and comes from PLL executive producer team I. Marlene King, Oliver Goldstick, Joseph Dougherty and Leslie Morgenstein.

Season 4 of Pretty Little Liars premieres June 11.

Mar 11 2013 01:47 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' season 4 gets a premiere date

Tags: ABC Family, Pretty Little Liars, Scoop, Television

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ABC Family announced its summer premiere dates today, including a start date for the fourth season of Pretty Little Liars.

Check out the schedule below, which includes some info on some of the new shows.
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Feb 27 2013 05:48 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' stars answer your Twitter questions, talk body swaps and Toby's reveal -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Tags: ABC Family, Ashley Benson, EW Exclusive, Lucy Hale, Pretty Little Liars, Shay Mitchell, Television, Troian Bellisario

A week ago, we learned which characters the stars of Pretty Little Liars don’t want to be “A,” and yesterday, Shay Mitchell told us all about why she loves her “Mitchies.” Today, the stars of Pretty Little Liars — Mitchell, Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario — are back with more questions from fans on Twitter.

The queries this time around find them delving into the world of Rosewood, talking about everything from wardrobe swaps to body swaps. One question: If there was a body swap episode, who would be who? Benson revealed her number one choice: “Mine would definitely be my grandma.” The girls also discussed a potential Aria-Byron body swap, and afterward, they went on to talk filming on location and their reactions to Toby’s (Keegan Allen) evil side, prompting Bellisario to reveal that she “was stoked” about the Toby twist. However, none of it matters because, as Bellisario put it: “He’s dead now.” Huh?! Was she joking, or has Toby really left present-day Rosewood for good?

Get a look inside our cover shoot and interview session with the girls of PLL below:

Feb 26 2013 03:00 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars': Shay Mitchell shows love to her 'Mitchies' fan army -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

by Tanner Stransky

Tags: ABC Family, Cable, Drama, EW Exclusive, EW Video, Pretty Little Liars, teen drama, Television, TV

What’s a “Mitchie”? Apparently, that’s what fans of Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell are called, a fact we discovered at our cover shoot for the ABC Family teen drama. EW posed the show’s four stars with several questions, including: “What has been your craziest fan encounter?” Mitchell’s three co-stars — Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson, and Troian Bellisario — almost immediately turned to her. “People get your face tattooed on them!” exclaimed Hale, before the foursome went on to explain what the “Mitchies” are.

Mitchell herself offered this: “There’s no face! But I’ve met a few fans from across the world who’ve had my name tattooed on them.” Then the whole Q&A basically devolves into a further lovefest for Mitchell and her insane fans. Get a look inside our cover shoot and interview session with the girls of PLL below, and click here to buy the issue.

Feb 22 2013 12:19 PM ET

'Pretty Little Liars': Is Mona planning to target Emily next? -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

by Tanner Stransky

Tags: ABC Family, Cable, Drama, EW Exclusive, EW Video, Pretty Little Liars, teen drama, Television, TV

The answer to that question is yes, if you consider the clip below. EW has snatched about a minute from Tuesday’s forthcoming hour of ABC Family’s soapy teen mystery Pretty Little Liars – EW’s cover subject this week — that finds Spencer (Troian Bellisario) forcefully warning Emily (Shay Mitchell) that she may be the next one to feel Mona and the “A” team’s wrath.

Holding an ominous funeral sash, Spencer — who has recently been getting it from Mona and the “A” team — points out that the only two letters in the words “deepest sympathy” that aren’t shiny are the E and the M. As in the first two letters of Emily. Remember: We saw one of the “A” minions laying the sash across flowers in the show-ending tag at the end of this week’s episode. “Mona is trying to tell us in her cryptic way,” Spencer warns, “that she’s targeting you next.” Emily brushes it off, but Spencer won’t give up. “She made it seem like something bad was going to happen to you tonight. Look, I’m gonna stay with you for the rest of the day. Do not ignore this!”

Should Emily ignore the supposed warning? Watch the clip and you decide. (And click here to buy this week’s PLL issue!)