The CW Upfront: Fall 2008

[Pavan]

THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON SCHEDULE INCLUDING PREMIERE OF NEW FRIGHT-FILLED

REALITY SERIES “13 – FEAR IS REAL”

AND RETURN OF “REAPER”



December 3, 2008 (Burbank, CA) ─ The CW Network has set its midseason schedule, featuring new episodes of its scripted series and the premiere of the scare-fest reality series “13 – Fear Is Real.”

The CW’s smash hit Monday lineup returns on January 5, with new episodes of sophomore sensation “GOSSIP GIRL” (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), followed by fan favorite “ONE TREE HILL” (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).

Two freshman series return to the Tuesday lineup on January 6 with new episodes of this season’s most buzzed-about series, “90210” (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), leading into the critical hit “PRIVILEGED” (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).

The new Wednesday night schedule kicks off on January 7, featuring the premiere of new horror/reality series “13 – FEAR IS REAL” (8:00-9:00p.m. ET), in which 13 people compete to “stay alive” while facing their deepest fears in an all-out elimination competition and scare-fest. An encore performance of “90210” (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) will follow the new series on Wednesday nights.

On Thursday, the heroic team of “SMALLVILLE” (8:00-9:00p.m. ET) and “SUPERNATURAL” (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) will return to The CW’s line-up with new episodes on January 15.

On Friday night, “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS” (8:00-8:30p.m. ET) and “THE GAME” (8:30-9:00p.m. ET) return to The CW’s comedy block with new episodes on January 9. Encore performances of “13 – FEAR IS REAL” will begin airing Friday nights on January 9.

The Devil and his minions will be back on the trail of evil-doers when “REAPER” returns to the schedule on Tuesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET).



Following is The CW’s midseason schedule:


Monday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “GOSSIP GIRL” (New Episodes Begin January 5)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “ONE TREE HILL” (New Episodes Begin January 5)


Tuesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “90210” (New Episodes Begin January 6)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “PRIVILEGED” (New Episodes Begin January 6)


Wednesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “13 – FEAR IS REAL” (Series Premiere January 7)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “90210” (Encore Episodes Begin January 7)


Thursday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “SMALLVILLE” (New Episodes Begin January 15)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “SUPERNATURAL” (New Episodes Begin January 15)


Friday
8:00-8:30 p.m. “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS” (New Episodes Begin January 9)
8:30-9:00 p.m. “THE GAME” (New Episodes Begin January 9)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “13 – FEAR IS REAL” (Encore Episodes Begin January 9)


Tuesday (Beginning March 17)
8:00-9:00 p.m. “90210”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “REAPER”



All Times ET

[Scoobiedoo30]

The Midseason schedule looks Awsome

[Pavan]

THE CW SCHEDULE CHANGES

Wednesday, December 17
8:00PM THE 2008 VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW (1HR)

Wednesday, December 24
8PM MOVIE: THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
A young reindeer who suffers from vertigo learns to overcome his fear, takes flying lessons from a clumsy flying squirrel and heads to the North Pole to save a troubled Santa and his fleet of flying reindeer.
9PM MOVIE: THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS (R)
Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry are the featured voices in this animated, musical holiday special about a toymaker and his wife who find themselves in dire financial straights when their heartless landlord evicts them from their small shop.

[Pavan]

THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS OF SERIES

“Gossip Girl,” “One Tree Hill,” “90210,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Smallville” and “Supernatural” To Return Next Season



February 24, 2009 (Burbank, California) -- The CW announced today the early pickups of six series, including five of the network’s signature dramas and the reality hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which will all return in Fall 2009.

“As we continue to build The CW Network as a destination for young women, these six shows have clearly contributed to strengthening our schedule and our brand identity,” said Dawn Ostroff, President, Entertainment, The CW. “By securing these signature hits for next season, we’re furthering our commitment to deliver high-quality, original programming to our viewers, advertisers and affiliates.”

Among the series receiving early pickups for next season are The CW’s Monday tandem of sophomore sensation GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, which combined to lift The CW to become the fall’s #1 network on Monday with women 18-34. Both GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL have scored double-digit gains compared to their previous seasons. Freshman hit 90210 has improved the network’s Tuesday night by double-digit increases in key demos. Wednesday anchor AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which consistently wins its time period with young women, will also be back with superstar Tyra Banks and new groups of aspiring models for cycles 13 and 14.

Also renewed were the network’s established Thursday team of SMALLVILLE, which will be going into its ninth season, and SUPERNATURAL, which after posting ratings growth this season, will enter its fifth season next year.

[TMC]

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS OF SERIES

“Gossip Girl,” “One Tree Hill,” “90210,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Smallville” and “Supernatural” To Return Next Season



February 24, 2009 (Burbank, California) -- The CW announced today the early pickups of six series, including five of the network’s signature dramas and the reality hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which will all return in Fall 2009.

“As we continue to build The CW Network as a destination for young women, these six shows have clearly contributed to strengthening our schedule and our brand identity,” said Dawn Ostroff, President, Entertainment, The CW. “By securing these signature hits for next season, we’re furthering our commitment to deliver high-quality, original programming to our viewers, advertisers and affiliates.”

Among the series receiving early pickups for next season are The CW’s Monday tandem of sophomore sensation GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, which combined to lift The CW to become the fall’s #1 network on Monday with women 18-34. Both GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL have scored double-digit gains compared to their previous seasons. Freshman hit 90210 has improved the network’s Tuesday night by double-digit increases in key demos. Wednesday anchor AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which consistently wins its time period with young women, will also be back with superstar Tyra Banks and new groups of aspiring models for cycles 13 and 14.

Also renewed were the network’s established Thursday team of SMALLVILLE, which will be going into its ninth season, and SUPERNATURAL, which after posting ratings growth this season, will enter its fifth season next year.

Reading what Dawn Ostroff has to say I fear, is bad for my health, because I get angier and angier over this woman's stupidity!

[Scoobiedoo30]

I sure hope that The CW decideds to renew The Game on Friday's at 7:30 pm CT Time.

[TMC]

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/the_cw_lives.php

The CW Lives!

How the ‘Gossip Girl’ Network Beat the Odds by Pleasing Its Parents
By Josef Adalian

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/can_cws_ostroff_extend_the_str.php

Can CW’s Ostroff Extend the Streak?
After ‘Gossip’ and ‘90210’ Comes ‘Melrose’
By Josef Adalian

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/03/qa_cbs_warner_bosses_talk_abou.php

Q&A: CBS, Warner Bosses Talk About Their Baby, The CW
By Josef Adalian

[View]

No Priveleged renewal? Too bad, I found that show much better than 90210.

Lucy Hale is great. Hope she gets another show.

[Buffyboy323]

Originally Posted by View

No Priveleged renewal?

I think that one is still up in the air. It hasn't officially been canceled, and they aired all of the first season episodes, so hopefully they're still considering it for next season. Though it seems unlikely, being as how they pretty much picked up every other show on the nework.

[Pavan]

THE CW ANNOUNCES TWO REALITY SERIES
PREMIERES FOR SUMMER 2009

Network To Launch Original Summer Programming For First Time
“Hitched or Ditched” Premieres in May,
“Blonde Charity Mafia” Premieres in July



Monday, April 6, 2009 (Burbank, California) -- The CW announced today that it will launch two original series for the summer: the reality relationship series HITCHED OR DITCHED and the docu-series set in Washington, D.C., BLONDE CHARITY MAFIA.

“We’re very excited to be launching original programming during the summer months for the first time,” said Dawn Ostroff, president, entertainment, The CW. “We want to keep this season’s momentum going by freshening our schedule with two new reality shows with fun, relatable concepts aimed squarely at our young female demo.”

HITCHED OR DITCHED premieres Tuesday, May 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), following the season finale of REAPER (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET). Encore presentations will air Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), beginning May 27. The six-episode run will continue until the season finale on June 30.

The half-hour episodes of BLONDE CHARITY MAFIA will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, July 7 (9:00-9:30 and 9:30-10:00 p.m. ET). Beginning July 14, an encore of the previous week’s episode will air at 9:00 p.m., followed by an original episode at 9:30 p.m. The six episodes will conclude with a season finale on August 4.

HITCHED OR DITCHED is a one-hour reality show focusing on couples who are in long-term relationships but have not yet taken that big leap into marriage. Nominated by a friend who believes it’s either time for the couple to tie to the knot or break up, each episode features a different couple who accept their friend's proposition to set a wedding date in one week’s time. Throughout the week leading up to the big day, the couple is put through a series of personalized exercises that test their relationship, all while planning their dream wedding. They may have to confront their problems ranging from mending relationships with future in-laws to dealing with jealousy issues. When the wedding day arrives, the couple will make the final decision – will they tie the knot or call the whole thing off? Viewers will witness every emotional milestone as the couple decides if it’s time to get HITCHED OR DITCHED. The series is hosted by Tanya McQueen (“Extreme Make-Over Home Edition”). HITCHED OR DITCHED is produced by RDF USA in association with Next Entertainment. The executive producers are Mike Fleiss (“The Bachelor,” “High School Reunion”), Chris Coelen (“Secret Millionaire,” “Don’t Forget the Lyrics”), Greg Goldman (“Secret Millionaire,” “Wife Swap”), Mike Duffy (“Addicted to Beauty”) and Jason Ehrlich (“The Bachelor”).

BLONDE CHARITY MAFIA is a docu-series about the lives of Washington, D.C.’s most influential 20-something Alpha Girls. The BCM runs the D.C. social circuit from charity events to society parties. Their events are the hottest ticket in town, and everyone vies for an invitation – from Congressmen to Hill staffers. Gossip about the BCM is played out and played up on LATENIGHTSHOTS.com (a local, invite-only social website), where minute-by-minute gossip updates about the BCM's daily (and nightly) exploits are shared for the D.C. public to devour. BLONDE CHARITY MAFIA is from Capital Hills Productions, Inc. with executive producers Patty Ivins (“The Modern Girl’s Guide To Life,” “Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Model Search”) and Julie Pizzi (“The Modern Girl’s Guide To Life,” “Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Model Search”).

[Jjjg76]

BLONDE CHARITY MAFIA is a docu-series about the lives of Washington, D.C.’s most influential 20-something Alpha Girls. The BCM runs the D.C. social circuit from charity events to society parties. Their events are the hottest ticket in town, and everyone vies for an invitation – from Congressmen to Hill staffers

This sounds like a reality show Gossip Girls in DC instead of NY.

CW's finale dates out?

[Du Mont]

After only one week, 'Reaper' encores have been pulled by The CW from its Sunday night line-up. Instead, The CW will programme the remaining episodes of 'Valentine' (four episodes remain unaired) and 'Easy Money' (with three or four unaired episodes in the can).

The new Sunday night line-up likely to be in place for the rest of the summer is:

5:00 pm 'Everybody Hates Chris' encores
5:30 pm 'The Game' encores
6:00 pm 'The Drew Carey Show' encores
6:30 pm 'The Drew Carey Show' encores
7:00 pm 'Valentine' / 'Easy Money' new episodes
8:00 pm 'The CW Sunday Night Movie' (July titles announced include ROAD HOUSE and HOOSIERS).

Also, it was announced a few weeks back that 'Blonde Charity Mafia' was pulled from the summer sked and will now be held as a mid-season replacement for the 2009-10 slate. That has left a bit of a hole in the Tuesday and Wednesday night line-ups where 'Hitched or Ditched' originals and encores werel filling the 9-10 pm hour. The CW has now skedded double-ups of '90210' on Tuesday nights and double-ups of 'America's Next Top Model' on Wednesday nights through the remainder of the summer.

[TMC]

Originally Posted by DuMont Demo

After only one week, 'Reaper' encores have been pulled by The CW from its Sunday night line-up. Instead, The CW will programme the remaining episodes of 'Valentine' (four episodes remain unaired) and 'Easy Money' (with three or four unaired episodes in the can).

The new Sunday night line-up likely to be in place for the rest of the summer is:

5:00 pm 'Everybody Hates Chris' encores
5:30 pm 'The Game' encores
6:00 pm 'The Drew Carey Show' encores
6:30 pm 'The Drew Carey Show' encores
7:00 pm 'Valentine' / 'Easy Money' new episodes
8:00 pm 'The CW Sunday Night Movie' (July titles announced include ROAD HOUSE and HOOSIERS).

Also, it was announced a few weeks back that 'Blonde Charity Mafia' was pulled from the summer sked and will now be held as a mid-season replacement for the 2009-10 slate. That has left a bit of a hole in the Tuesday and Wednesday night line-ups where 'Hitched or Ditched' originals and encores werel filling the 9-10 pm hour. The CW has now skedded double-ups of '90210' on Tuesday nights and double-ups of 'America's Next Top Model' on Wednesday nights through the remainder of the summer.

Claim: CW's president never liked 'Reaper'