Members Chris B Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The CW network will look like the sum of its parts when the successor of the soon-to-be-defunct UPN and WB launches in the fall with a mix of holdovers and just two new offerings. UPN's "Veronica Mars" and the WB's "One Tree Hill" made the cut at the CW, but the WB's family drama "Everwood" did not. CW's pickups, in addition to new drama "Runaway" and "Girlfriends" spinoff "The Game," include the soap "Palm Springs," which was given a midseason order Tuesday. Also moving to the new network are UPN comedies "Girlfriends," "Everybody Hates Chris" and "All of Us," and WB dramas "Smallville," "Supernatural" and "Gilmore Girls," with veteran "7th Heaven" expected to join the group pending the completion of new deals with the cast. On the reality side, UPN's hit "America's Next Top Model" and WB's "Beauty and the Geek" are rumored for a possible pairing on the schedule, with Wednesday considered a logical place. "Chris," brainchild of comedian Chris Rock; "All of Us," from another famous actor, Will Smith; "Girlfriends," from Kelsey Grammer's production company; and "The Game" could form a Monday comedy block that has been a staple on UPN. Also looking compatible are "Gilmore Girls" and "Veronica Mars," and "7th Heaven" and "Runaway." "Runaway" stars Donnie Wahlberg as a father who goes on the run with his family after he is wrongly convicted of murder. "The Game" revolves around women in the lives of professional football players. "Palm Springs," from "Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson, is an ensemble soap set in the California desert city. ---------------------------------- I must say they've put up a VERY strong lineup and I wish them well with it! Now I'm incredibly worried that Veronica Mars won't gain any new viewers and will get their order cut to 13. Hope that happens to OTH though! All of the new shows look like they have a shot of being hits! I'm glad they went with developing a few really strong pilots, instead of picking things like Ultra and Aquaman just because of the buzz. Can't wait until the network reveals the timeslots and such so we will know where everything is sitting. I also am interested in hearing what they plan on doing to 7th Heaven. If it stays the way it is it will lose a lot of money for the network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JERSoapsFan Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Thanks for posting this, and I agree they picked some winners--most notaby, "Chris," "Girlfriends," "Heaven," and "Mars." But leaving out "Reba" and "Everwood" are huge mistakes! But it's good news for "One Tree Hill" fans who ached for resolution after that cliffhanger. I still don't see why The CW had to develop ANY programming when it all the hit UPN and WB shows could have padded the whole lineup. It would have been the fair thing to do, weeding out the duds by midseason. Then everyone's happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UKBoi Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 So, One on One and Half and Half have been axed!!! I love both these shows, especially the latter...Half and Half was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted May 17, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 I understand them wanting to launch the network with some new shows. It is a good way to bring in a new audience and give your network some extra promo. Even the #1 networks will add new shows because it's never good to get complacent. Just look at CBS, don't be surprised if it sees a decline with Grey's Anatomy against CSI. Launching shows in the midseason is always a bigger risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'm confused about the comedies. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Half and Half higher rated than All of Us? UGH. I wish the CW well and look forward to seeing some of my favorites again (Gilmore Girls, Smallville, etc.) Sucks they cancelled Reba. HUGE mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 I thought 7th Heaven was cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 YAY!! ONE TREE HILL!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaysnPassionsFan Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Aww, that sucks. We all wanted Justin Hartley to do well, and Aquaman would've brought him the attention he deserves. Hopefully someone else will realize his talent Still, Everwood would've been a better bet. Like Veronica Mars, critical hit but no one watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 I think Everwood had a pretty healthy run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Everwood had a good life. It was a steady (somewhat) performer for The WB. It lost a lot of it's critical praise towards the end. I think moving it and preempting it a lot this past year is what drove the ratings down. Had it had higher ratings, I think we would be seeing that, not One Tree Hill, back. Sorry to OTH fans... I didn't watch either show, so ... I probably will watch OTH and see how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dreammaster Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Also Smallville And Supernatural have been picked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Casey Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 No Half and Half...but All of Us? Whatever. Only watching for ANTM and maybe EHC. Girlfriends, All of Us and The Game don't even interest me a tad bit. OTH, Veronica Mars and 7th Heaven are just...not me. Kevin Williamson...can't wait to see what his thing turns out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaysnPassionsFan Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Very happy about Veronica Mars and Supernatural... probably the only two shows I'll be watching on CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AbFabGL4ever7 Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Pepper Dennis is coming back mid-season. Glad that Palm Springs coming mid season too. Although stupid mistake in cancelling Everwood. OTH's pick up was a pity pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cheap21 Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 What is The Game going to be about and how does it relate to Girlfriends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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