First up - Javi needs yet MORE questions!

Secondly - want to turn your phone into a Middlephone? Get free ringtones now!

AND… lastly, watch the episode AS IT AIRS with me and other Middlefans HERE!

Enjoy “The Accidental Occidental Conception” by Sarah Watson tonight at 8/7 C!

Don’t freak out about the title yet, tonight’s episode is STILL 8/7 C! I REPEAT — if you’re watching ABC Family’s “The Middleman” tonight, there is NO change!

But if you check out the official ABC Family description of episode five added to the Middlefan spoiler pages then you might notice something a little… fishy (pun intended to those of you spoiler lubbers).

I actually wasn’t going to mention this until AFTER the episode tonight to prevent confusion, but as the press release is out and public with the new info, might as well mention it. If only to make sure people realize it does NOT begin tonight.

Starting with the third episode — that’s the episode that airs June 30th — “The Middleman” will air at 10/9 C.

Again, tonight it is STILL 8/7 C!

So don’t mess with your VCRs or DVRs until tomorrow.

I’ll remind everyone again after the ep. Also, the new episode previews should reflect the FUTURE time change to allow fans time to adjust.

Sorry about the lack of Middleblog Round-up, but it wasn’t updated last week.

BUT, I did find some info on ABC Family’s “The Middleman” episode 9 - a bit of a guest casting coup is listed on the Middlefan spoiler page.

Over at ABC Family.com there’s now an entry previewing a character in the second episode of “The Middleman.” It is a bit of a spoiler, so stay away if you want to go in PURE!

First up is a set visit with NOSER actor JAKE SMOLLETT!

Second is something really special - something JAVIminions have been waiting on for a LONG TIME!

JAVI-CAST! (basically ASK JAVI 2!)

Be amazed as “The Middleman” creator and executive producer Javier Grillo-Marxuach answers YOUR questions live on camera!

ENJOY!

Official ABC Family description added to episode 4 (Filmed as 1002 but pushed back for as yet unexplained reasons) in the spoiler section at Middlefan.

PS - Also added casting descriptions for 1009.

“Middleman” a genre-mixing hoot! - RedEye on ABC Family’s “The Middleman”

“MM” playful summer romp - TV Bacon on our favorite new show!

“MM” is CAKE! - as long as the cake is not a lie, we here at MarxWatch like this Haphazard Gourmet Girls review!

ANOTHER Graphic Novel Giveaway! - this one from GEEKS OF DOOM!

Lacey, Lacey, Lacey! - Brit Morgan on MediaBlvd!

Ain’t no party like a west coast party cuz a west coast party don’t stop! Watch the premiere LIVE at ABC Family.com!

Also - Javi needs MORE QUESTIONS!  Help a Javi out!

http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=21073

(widget coming when i work out the kinks!)

PARTY WITH ME, EAST COASTERS!

Join me and other Middlefans at ABC Family.com as we comment LIVE during the Middleman premiere TONIGHT at 8/7 central only on ABC Family!

Don’t worry, Left Coasters - your party thread will be up before you know it!

Herc rounds up some reviews - Aint-It-Cool pimps ABC Family’s “The Middleman!”

Brit Morgan Interview - TV Addict talks with the actress behind Lacey Thornfield.

Graphic Novel Giveaway - Comics 2 Film wants to give YOU “The Middleman” Graphic Novel!

Superhero, Sidekick Are a Disarming Pair - The Daily Breeze loves “The Middleman!”

“The Middleman” is FUN! - Newsarama on “The Middleman!”

Ducky Turns Around - Having no intention of watching “The Middleman,” DuckyDoesTV caught the iTunes pilot and loves it!

Superhero with a SMILE! - Journalgazette talks a little with Javi and Matt Keeslar.

The Man In The Middle - SFUniverse sits down with Matt Keeslar.

Comic Spotlight - Comic Book Bin on ABC Family’s “The Middleman.”

Matt Keeslar Interview - This one’s from Pop-Rock Candy Mountain. (To find it, just find the magical leoplurodon - it shall show you the way!)

LA Times on “The Middleman” - Though I can’t tell their thoughts on it.  They sort of go back and forth without putting together a final thought or recommendation.

The Edge Reviews “The Middeman” - and gets Mary LYNN Rajskub’s name wrong.

Daemon’s TV recommends “The Middleman” - that means WATCH IT!

iFMagazine on the pilot - They only give it a “B,” but recommend it!

iFMagazine interviews Javi - Hmm, they don’t seem to rate Javi at all…

“Middleman is a Hoot” - Desert News on ABC Family’s new series!

Quick Highlights Viper - A Dallas based site talks about the Dallas based “Middleman” comic publishers.

Futon Critic’s Review - The most negative review I’ve seen yet - but it still points out future potential.

Freep on “Middleman” - We go from most negative review to “MUST SEE!” Differing opinions sure are funny!

Matt Keeslar on “The Middleman” - He tells SciFi Wire that it will be “comic booky.”

Boston.com Escapes in “The Middleman” - ‘Nuff said.

The Orlando Sentinel loves “The Middleman” banter - And I don’t think they have to worry about “MM” becoming “too cute.”  Not at all.

I can has Firday? (Oops - it’s actually Saturday… AGAIN) If you haven’t been over to the MiddleBlog since last Friday, then go no further! I’m here to make sure you’re caught up!

Today we start with:

MORE PSAs! - Javi treats us to more of these great little promos!

POSTERPALOOZA - ABC Family’s got “The Middleman” EVERYWHERE!

Brit Morgan looks SMOKIN’! - I’m glad I interviewed her BEFORE I saw this picture or I would have just stammered over the line. (Oh… did I say I interviewed her? Forget I said that!)

MiddleRave - Javi loves those positive reviews from TV Guide!

MiddleLove - And he REALLY loves those positive reviews from the Daily Variety!

Middleman Mania - SFTV discusses ABC Family’s “The Middleman”… and more importantly its fansites.

Audibly Lost goes over “The Middleman” press kit - Oooo… it’s so pretty!  I want one!

Caught in the Middleman - The York Dispatch likes ABC Family’s “The Middleman.”

SciFi Recommends “The Middleman” - The first professional luke warm review I’ve seen yet.  BUT they like the concept and see the “teriffic potential” in the show.

The Middlecast - Audibly LOST makes a Middleman Podcast… so I don’t have to! (Note, the link is to the blog entry about episode “0.” In the future, keep up with this podcast here.)

Someone else likes “The Middleman!” - I think this is a local paper or something - but does it matter?

The Edge on Matt Keeslar on “The Middleman” - ’nuff said, bub.

BlogCritics gives away a Javier Grillo-Marxuach signed copy of the first “Middleman” graphic novel, “The Trade Paperback Imperative” - Boy, that sure was a mouthfull!

They call it “The most delightful pop-culture product since Juno.“

Just a quick little interview.

Don’t have iTunes?  Want to watch “The Middleman” pilot fullscreen on your television?  Have an XBox 360 with an XBox Live! account? Well, now you can use it for something OTHER than your Rock Band Downloadable Content!

“The Middleman” pilot is FREE on XBox Live!

For someone who loves “The Middleman” and XBox Live! as much as I do, this is a real coup!

Go check it out!  It even has AICN patented SOUND-O-VISION!

Jake rules!

Part one was posted here awhile ago.  Well, now part two is finally up!  Check it out, but don’t miss the MarxWatch exclusive “deleted scene” below!

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SPEAKER: Penultimately - I’ve known the Middleman showrunner Javier Grillo-Marxuach for quite some time now. He’s a great person as a friend.

But, how is he as a boss? For some reason I assume he’s a slave driver who transforms into a raving slobbering monster like Goofy did in that old Disney road rage cartoon “Motor Mania.”

Any truth to that?

NATALIE: Yes. Slave driver. Doesn’t let me eat lunch or go to the bathroom. Beats me with a spatula when I can’t remember my monologues. Stares at me behind Matt [Keeslar] during scenes with black paint under his eyes and the same slobber as Goofy.

No! I’m just kidding. Javi is, quite possibly the sweetest and most caring executive producer in the whole of Hollywood. [The Middleman] is his baby. He puts every detail into everything, and its absolutely fantastic.

Read the rest of part two at ABCFAMILY.COM!