ABC Family's new show "Huge" is takings its message across the country and will be visiting North Webster.
The "Live Huge" Bus will be driving across the USA, making stops at local areas to promote the campaign focusing on body image and self-esteem. The white bus will act as a blank canvas where people can write their thoughts on these important issues, and photos of those signing the bus will be uploaded to abcfamily.com for use in a digital mosaic. ABC Family also will be distributing healthy recipes from Jamie Oliver ("Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution").The "Live Huge" Bus will be coming to North Webster Saturday for the Mermaid Festival.
"Huge" is heartwarming drama that focuses on seven teens from different backgrounds attending a weight loss camp as they embark on their individual journeys of self discovery. The series follows the emotional journey of the campers as they deal with issues including self-esteem, friendship, rivalry, romance and body image. The series stars Nikki Blonsky ("Hairspray"), Gina Torres, Hayley Hasselhoff, Zander Eckhouse, Stefan Van Ray, Harvey Guillen, Ari Stidham, Raven Goodwin and Ashley Holliday.
ABC Family is launching its "Live Huge" campaign, a new health initiative in support of the network's upcoming one-hour scripted series "Huge." The initiative, which runs across multiple platforms on the network, including on-air, online, and off-air, kicks off with a national bus tour beginning in Michigan today. The "Live Huge" Bus will continue to make stops at festivals and fairs across the country throughout June and July.
"Huge," starring Blonsky, premieres on ABC Family June 28 at 9 p.m.
For additional details on bus stops, viewers can go to ABCFamily.com for an interactive map of the "Live Huge" bus route. Schedule subject to change.
The network will also be running PSAs on the network during each episode of "Huge," which will drive viewers to learn more about the initiative on ABCFamily.com
