The Middleman
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| First episode date | June 16, 2008 |
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| Final episode date | September 1, 2008 |
| Networks | Freeform |
| Creators | Javier Grillo-Marxuach |
| Les McClaine | |
| Aug 25, 2008 | |
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| ID | 1071509 |
About The Middleman
Struggling female artist Wendy Watson, recruited by a secret agency, struggles to wrap her head around her bizarre new job -- fighting dangers humanity isn't prepared to face -- under the guidance of a handsome and relentlessly wholesome hero who calls himself "The Middleman" in this tongue-in-cheek adventure series. The Middleman is a freelance fixer of "exotic problems," which include mad scientists wanting to take over the world and hostile aliens. Based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Javier Grillo-Marxuach.
Abercrombie & Fitch launches investigation into ex-CEO sexual misconduct claims
... Mr Jacobson - The Middleman, now aged 70 - said in a statement through his lawyer that he took offence at the suggestion of " any coercive, deceptive or forceful behaviour on my part" and had " no knowledge of any such conduct by others"...
Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
... Several told the BBC The Middleman or other recruiters raised the possibility of modelling opportunities with A& F...
Gaza-Israel tensions spiral amid closures and clashes
... A father-of-five, Nabil said the crossing closure had been " the greatest disaster" for him, as he accrued a large debt to The Middleman who had arranged his Israeli permit while he was unable to work to pay it off...
Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding
... The Middleman, Dr Obeta, was sentenced to 10 years...
Glory to Hong Kong: Protest anthem removed from iTunes, Spotify
... On Thursday, in response to reports, Spotify clarified the song had been removed by the distributor - The Middleman company which handled the song s licensing to music platforms...
British 'hitman' found guilty of plotting to kill Pakistani activist
... At Kingston Crown Court, the jury heard Gohir Khan and The Middleman Muzzamil discussed the possibility of further " jobs" after killing Mr Goraya...
Daphne Caruana Galizia: The key figures in Malta's crisis over her murder
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Malta businessman Yorgen Fenech 'arrested on yacht'
... Yorgen Fenech is a well known businessman in Malta On Tuesday, Mr Muscat said the alleged money launderer suspected of being The Middleman would first have to give evidence in court before a pardon could be issued...
Glory to Hong Kong: Protest anthem removed from iTunes, Spotify
By Derek CaiBBC News
The unofficial anthem of Hong Kong 's pro-democracy protests in 2019 has been removed from streaming platforms ahead of a court order that may ban The Song .
had topped The City 's iTunes chart last week after The government announced its intention to blacklist The Song On Security grounds.
On Wednesday recordings disappeared from Spotify and iTunes.
The Tune has been targeted by authorities after being played in place of The Chinese anthem at some events.
Critics say The anticipated ban is another sign of Beijing's crackdown and efforts to stamp out dissent in Hong Kong against The central Chinese government.
If Glory to Hong Kong is banned, anyone involved in The broadcast, performance, sale or distribution of The Song , including on The Internet , could be charged under The City 's National Security Law.
Hong Kong , a former British colony, is a Special Administrative Region of China and its residents are supposed to enjoy wider freedoms compared to The Chinese mainland. However, advocates say democratic freedoms have been eroded in recent years.
On Thursday, in response to reports, Spotify clarified The Song had been removed by The distributor - The Middleman company which handled The Song 's licensing to music platforms.
The composer of The Song had earlier told The Bbc he had not asked for The Song to be Taken Down .
The protest tune was written in Cantonese during The 2019 demonstrations. It includes The lyrics: " Revolution of Our Times . May people reign, proud and free, now and evermore. Glory be to thee Hong Kong ".
Many locals in Hong Kong had rushed to download The Song in recent days as a court ban loomed.
A court was due to issue a ruling on Monday, but This Was postponed after The Judge asked The Hong Kong government to be more specific in The Scope of its request.
For months, authorities have tried to erase or mask all traces of The Tune online. Glory to Hong Kong has been banned in schools since 2020.
The Hong Kong government has also to have The Song removed or ranked lower In Search results.
Web searches for Hong Kong 's national anthem continue to regularly display Glory to Hong Kong instead of China's official anthem, March of The Volunteers .
On Tuesday, Hong Kong 's leader John Lee described The Song as " not compatible with The National interest".
" Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has a duty and obligation to safeguard National Security , and we should do it proactively and also preventively, " He Said .
But rights groups say The Song is.
" National Security may not be used as an excuse to deny people The Right to express different political views, " said The Head of Amnesty International 's China team, Sarah Brooks .
Last Year , a harmonica player was arrested for playing The Song outside The British consulate in Hong Kong to mourn The death of Queen Elizabeth Ii .
In response to The 2019 mass protests, China passed a sweeping National Security law to restore stability back to The City . However, critics said it was designed to suppress dissent and reduce Hong Kong 's autonomy.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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