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Mhepburn20 05-15-07 01:50 PM

CW News
 
Looks like this hasn't hit Futoncritic yet, but Supernatural, Smallville and One Tree Hill are all getting renewals. They've picked up the pilots Aliens in America, Gossip Girl, Reaper, and Wild at Heart (fka Unt. South Africa). Veronica Mars is cancelled. Their official schedule will be announced on Thursday.

Red Dog 05-15-07 01:51 PM

Rumor is new timeslots for OTH and Supernatural.

ChrisHicks 05-15-07 02:03 PM

I just saw this:

http://memles.wordpress.com/2007/05/...-shows-update/

Well, it looks like there’s some new word from The Hollywood Reporter about some bubble shows.

- Confirming earlier reports, The CW is renewing Smallville, Supernatural and One Tree Hill for next year to go along with their pilot pickups (Gossip Girl, Reaper, and Wild at Heart are now joined by comedy Aliens in America).

However, most interesting is that this basically fills the CW schedule…and yet there is still the fate of Veronica Mars to be decided. At this point, I don’t think the show has a chance. Chances are that the network will fill its programming gaps with reality television as opposed to ordering up Veronica’s FBI spinoff. The fate of the show looks bleaker than ever, although there’s always still a chance it could make it by the skin of its teeth.

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http://memles.wordpress.com/2007/05/...he-cw-preview/

Projected Schedule

Mondays

8pm - Supernatural
9pm - Reaper

Tuesdays

8pm – One Tree Hill [Officially Renewed for next season. For Realz!]
9pm – Veronica Mars: FBI

Wednesdays

8pm – America’s Next Top Model/Search for the Next Pussycat Doll
9pm – Gossip Girl

Thursdays

8pm - Smallville
9pm – Drama Pickup or Two Comedy Pickups

Fridays

8pm – Friday Night Smackdown!

Sundays

8pm – Everybody Loves Chris
8:30pm – All of Us
9pm - Girlfriends
9:30pm – The Game

We’ll see how this compares to what The CW announces on Thursday, May 17th, when they reveal their full Fall Schedule.

redrum 05-15-07 02:07 PM

yay for supernatural.

devilshalo 05-15-07 02:07 PM

CW picks up dramas
No word yet on 'Veronica Mars'
By JOSEF ADALIAN

The CW has officially greenlit three dramas and two unscripted magazine shows -- but there's still no final word on the fate of "Veronica Mars."

Definitely gone: "All of Us," the Will Smith-produced laffer that ran for three seasons on UPN and the CW.

Returning shows snagging official pickups: Laffers "Girlfriends" and "The Game" and dramas "Smallville," "Supernatural" and "One Tree Hill." CW picked up "Everybody Hates Chris" for a third season earlier this spring.

As expected, CW execs Tuesday called the producers of "Gossip Girl," "Reaper" and a remake of Blighty family drama "Wild at Heart" to give them the good news. Things are still looking promising for comedy "Aliens in America," though as of early Tuesday afternoon , there was no official order yet.

CW is moving forward with a pair of magazine style shows, both of which will likely air Sunday nights in the 7 p.m. timeslot. "Online Nation" is a sort of "America's Funniest Home Videos" for the YouTube generation, while "CW Now" is the net's "ET"-style look at pop culture.

On the scripted side, greenlight for "Gossip Girl" gives exec producer Josh Schwartz his second series order this season. It's a quick comeback for Schwartz, whose last hit -- Fox's "The OC" -- left the air in February.

starseed1981 05-15-07 02:14 PM

Supernatural...sweet.

Ms. M 05-15-07 02:28 PM

With Supernatural renewed, all of my "bubble" shows have been renewed. Hooray!

The appearance of Search for the Next Pussycat Doll on the schedule is puzzling. The group already has seven members, though one member seems to be doing most of the singing. How can they keep this show going?

Red Dog 05-15-07 03:08 PM

Good to see that OTH is officially back. Hopefully, they go through with the 5-year-jump plan.

Morf 05-15-07 03:28 PM

Woo Supernatural! :banana:

MEJHarrison 05-15-07 05:02 PM

Glad to see Supernatural will be back. :D

antennaball 05-15-07 05:55 PM

Hooray OTH, my #1 guilty pleasure in life.

mdc3000 05-15-07 05:58 PM

Supernatural!!!!!

Draven 05-15-07 06:53 PM

F in the A, I hope they don't dump Veronica Mars. I doubt they'll be able to replace it with something that will do any better.

CaptainMarvel 05-15-07 07:06 PM

<--- Very happy Supernatural is renewed.

<--- Very concerned it's losing its pairing with Smallville.

aktick 05-15-07 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by Draven
F in the A, I hope they don't dump Veronica Mars. I doubt they'll be able to replace it with something that will do any better.

No, but I'm sure they could replace it with a reality show that would be cheaper. :rolleyes: Fucking reality shows...

dhmac 05-15-07 07:25 PM

Very happy about Supernatural and its timeslot change from the Thursday Night "Sacrificial Lamb" Hour. However, I think Sundays at 9pm - the old X-Files timeslot - would be a better pick for it than Mondays at 8pm.

Jadzia 05-15-07 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by dhmac
Very happy about Supernatural and its timeslot change from the Thursday Night "Sacrificial Lamb" Hour. However, I think Sundays at 9pm - the old X-Files timeslot - would be a better pick for it than Mondays at 8pm.

Yeah, that show is too scary for 8pm - 7pm for the central zone. Wouldn't want to watch that show while eating dinner.

TOLEN 05-15-07 08:12 PM

At least they didn't put Supernatural up against Heroes. Yay for Supernatural and Smallville!!

Bluelitespecial 05-15-07 08:18 PM

Yeah for Supernatural, but I am scared it will cut back on the scares and violence due to the earlier timeslot.

Doughboy 05-15-07 08:31 PM

WHAT?! 7th Heaven isn't returning?! ;)


I still watch One Tree Hill, but I gotta be honest. This season's been so dull(the nearly 3 month hiatus in midseason didn't help) that I almost don't care it's returning. Please hire new writers and remind them that the show used to be fun.

critterdvd 05-15-07 09:56 PM

I'm sad about VM, but honestly I care much more for OTH, so I'm celebrating... All three drama pilots seem interesting!

innocentfreak 05-15-07 11:14 PM

Wow a network that didn't let me down this year, though I still harbor a grudge for Everwood's cancellation.

chowderhead 05-15-07 11:20 PM


Originally Posted by aktick
No, but I'm sure they could replace it with a reality show that would be cheaper. :rolleyes: Fucking reality shows...

Pussy cat dolls did MUCH better in the demos and ratings after ANTM than Veronica Mars ever did.

Vipper II 05-16-07 06:31 AM

Seeing Supernatural on that schedule makes my day. All of my friends could suddenly die in terrible accidents, yet I'd still be happy about Supernatural coming back. Moreover, now I'll have something to watch on Mondays while I'm waiting for 24.

SuperBatMan 05-16-07 07:07 AM

Put VM after Smallville. It can't do any worse, that's for sure.

Poor Supernatural might not last on Monday. It survived Tuesday, so who knows.

Chew 05-16-07 07:40 AM

:up: to Supernatural, and :up::up: to it's new timeslot. I was watching four things in that Thursday slot. :lol:

:down: to Mars :mad:

rfduncan 05-16-07 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by Chew
:up: to Supernatural, and :up::up: to it's new timeslot. I was watching four things in that Thursday slot. :lol:

Me too! I was having to record it to DVD or catch it online. That was getting tiresome!


Originally Posted by Chew
:down: to Mars :mad:

I agree.
:beer2::grumble:

Memles 05-16-07 09:30 AM

A few things, since I wrote the article posted on the first page and it's a tiny bit out of date:

- I don't actually know anything, it's all speculation. So while One Tree Hill/Supernatural are officially returning, we know nothing for sure of their timeslots. Both will certainly be moving (Gossip Girl is a lock for the post-ANTM slot), but their locations are still unsure as of this time.
- With a majority of word going against Veronica Mars, I've bumped it off the schedule...but there is hope. There is a rumour they'll give the show a month to write and perhaps shoot an FBI pilot, and then make a final decision. In the meantime, they could slot Beauty & the Geek into the Tuesday night spot with little trouble and renege in a month's time should Veronica come out well.

Xander 05-16-07 09:36 AM

Glad Supernatural is returning. I was sort of bummed about its new timeslot until I realized that I have never watched it live. So I guess it doesn't matter when it's on. :lol:

ChrisHicks 05-16-07 10:11 AM

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7390


[05.16.07 - 05:56 AM]
FATE OF 'JIM,' 'APPRENTICE,' 'MARS' TO COME AFTER UPFRONTS
By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC)

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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- "According to Jim," ABC's current longest running scripted series, may very well live on.

Both the L.A. Times and The Hollywood Reporter have indicated talks are underway to bring back the veteran comedy despite its absence from the network's 2007-2008 lineup.

Longtime readers may recall similar scenarios with CBS' "Yes, Dear" back in 2004 (read the original upfront release) and "Becker" in 2003 (read the original upfront release). Neither series was present on the Eye's schedule at that year's upfront only to later earn reprieves.

Earlier this week, NBC confirmed the future of "The Apprentice" likewise wouldn't be decided until after the upfronts - June 1 to be exact. The date was mentioned in The New York Daily News' report yesterday about the news, which goes on to say executive producer Donald Trump and company will begin shopping the series elsewhere on said date.

And finally as if there wasn't enough post-upfront drama to unfold in the coming weeks, TV Guide columnist Michael Ausiello indicated this morning the CW may wait until June 15 to reach a verdict on its cult drama "Veronica Mars."

"The extra time would allow [creator] Rob Thomas to produce an actual script for ["Veronica Mars"] in the FBI," he said, referring to the show's potential revamp as an FBI-based pseudo-procedural. For now, "Mars" isn't expected to be on the netlet's 2007-2008 schedule, due to be announced tomorrow.


they're really just screwing with the Veronica Mars fans now, right?

Chew 05-16-07 10:17 AM


Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
they're really just screwing with the Veronica Mars fans now, right?

Slim last minute hope is still better than none at all. ;)

Morf 05-16-07 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
.... something with a million hyphens ...

*psst* - try putting the news blurbs in [ quote ] tags ... using all those hyphens is even stretching out my widescreen monitor! :lol:

ChrisHicks 05-16-07 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by Morf
*psst* - try putting the news blurbs in [ quote ] tags ... using all those hyphens is even stretching out my widescreen monitor! :lol:

^^^better? :)

strange that it fit fine on my widescreen monitor.

bigjim25 05-16-07 05:15 PM

Kristen Bell may be doing double duty if Veronica Mars does come back!
 
Kristen Bell Heads to CW's 'Gossip Girl'
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039077,00.html
The ''Veronica Mars'' star will narrate The CW's new drama based on the best-selling teen book series

With reports of The CW canceling Veronica Mars, fans of the girl detective can take heart in this piece of exclusive news: CW's buzzed-about new drama Gossip Girl, based on the best-selling teen book series, will feature voiceover narration by none other than... Kristen Bell as Gossip Girl herself. Gossip Girl will reportedly air this fall on The CW on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., after Top Model.

aktick 05-16-07 05:29 PM


Originally Posted by bigjim25
Kristen Bell Heads to CW's 'Gossip Girl'
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039077,00.html
The ''Veronica Mars'' star will narrate The CW's new drama based on the best-selling teen book series

With reports of The CW canceling Veronica Mars, fans of the girl detective can take heart in this piece of exclusive news: CW's buzzed-about new drama Gossip Girl, based on the best-selling teen book series, will feature voiceover narration by none other than... Kristen Bell as Gossip Girl herself. Gossip Girl will reportedly air this fall on The CW on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., after Top Model.

I don't watch VM to hear her narrations! :p

Breakfast with Girls 05-16-07 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by chowderhead
Pussy cat dolls did MUCH better in the demos and ratings after ANTM than Veronica Mars ever did.

Because people are idiots. :(

starseed1981 05-17-07 09:41 AM

They're official fall lineup is supposed to be out today. Anyword?

ChrisHicks 05-17-07 10:06 AM

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1


CW announces fall schedule
Network adds six new series
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDERA year after launching with a safe schedule of mostly returning shows, the CW is hoping to make its mark this year by adding six new series to its lineup.
Heading into the weblet's second season, CW entertainment president Dawn Ostroff said she was looking for shows that would help brand the fledgling operation.

"Our new shows have attitude and a sense of fun, and they're going to define this network," said Ostroff.

As expected (Daily Variety, May 17), the net will take advantage of its two reality hits to premiere two new dramas that could become signature shows for the weblet: "Reaper" and "Gossip Girl." A third new drama, "Life is Wild," will slide into "7th Heaven's" former Sunday home, keeping the 8 p.m. hour family-friendly.

Net will also keep Thursday and Friday intact.

"With established shows anchoring four nights and providing a launch pad for new programs, we will also have stability on our successful Thursday and Friday lineups," Ostroff said. "Shows that can be enjoyed by the whole family will air on Mondays and Sundays in the 8:00-9:00 hour, with the 7:00-8:00 hour on Sunday providing an innovative showcase for both viewers and advertisers."
no menton yet.

DRG 05-17-07 10:07 AM

Oops, a second late...

They have a grid up at Futoncritic with CW and all the other networks, but not the big press release thing yet.

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/guide.aspx?id=fall_2007

Monday
8:00 everybody hates chris
8:30 aliens in america*
9:00 girlfriends
9:30 the game

Tuesday
8:00 beauty and the geek
9:00 reaper*

Wednesday
8:00 america's next top model
9:00 gossip girl*

Thusday
8:00 smallville
9:00 supernatural

Friday
8:00 wwe smackdown

Sunday
6:00 online nation*
6:30 cw now*
7:00 life is wild*
8:00 america's next top model (encores)

Midseason
crowned: the mother of all pageants*
farmer wants a wife*
one tree hill
pussycat dolls present: the search for the next doll

rfduncan 05-17-07 10:12 AM

Well, Veronica Mars :rip: :(


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