The CW Announces 2014-2015 Fall Schedule (Press Release)

THE CW ANNOUNCES 2014-2015 FALL SCHEDULE

The CW Adds Three New Dramas And One New Comedy Next Season

Monday Nights Start with the Heart-Stopping Bad Boys of "The Originals," Followed by the Heartwarming Comedy of "Jane the Virgin"

Tuesday Nights are Action-Packed, with The CW's Newest Super Hero, "The Flash," Followed by the Tenth Season of "Supernatural"

Wednesday Nights Stay on Target with the Return of "Arrow" and the Critically Acclaimed Adventure "The 100"

Bloody, Sexy Drama Returns to Thursdays with "The Vampire Diaries" and "Reign"

Fridays Bring Smiles and Smizes with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "America's Next Top Model"

New Dramas "iZombie" and "The Messengers" Will Debut Midseason

NEW YORK, May 15, 2014 - The CW Network presented its 2014-15 broadcast schedule today to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York City.

"This is a different CW than we were just a few years ago. Our audience is broader and more inclusive than it has ever been, and we are growing on-air and on all digital platforms," said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.

"We just finished our most-watched season in three years, and our schedule is as strong as it has ever been, with more vibrant and more diverse programming. Next season, with super hero action shows like "Arrow" and "The Flash," epic fantasies like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Reign," the apocalyptic worlds of "The Messengers" and "The 100," and the outrageous comedy of "Jane the Virgin" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," we will build and expand our audience even more, and keep our momentum going with the kind of high-octane, high-impact entertainment that our viewers love."

The CW will launch its fall season in October 2014, with premiere dates to be announced at a later time.

The CW Renews 'Hart of Dixie,' 'The 100' & 'Beauty and the Beast'

The CW has renewed The 100, Beauty and the Beast and Hart of Dixie while The Carrie Diaries, Star-Crossed and The Tomorrow People will not be back, multiple reports indicate. More to come...

Meanwhile, the tumultuous romance of Detective Cat Chandler and Vincent Keller is coming to TVGN with a catch-up marathon of Beauty and the Beast on Sunday, May 11 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET/PT. Beauty and the Beast fans can catch-up on the first four episodes of season two before the series returns to The CW on June 2nd at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The CW Announces Summer 2014 Premiere Dates

Continuing its commitment to more year-round original programming, The CW today announced its schedule for Summer 2014, including the premieres of unscripted docuseries Famous in 12, comedies Backpackers and Seed, magic series Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, all-new episodes of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and the return of the fan-favorite drama Beauty and the Beast.

On Monday, June 2, the hilarious improv comedy Whose Line Is It Anyway? moves to its new night, with original episodes at 8:00-8:30 p.m. ET, followed by an encore episode of Whose Line at 8:30-9:00 p.m. ET. The romantic drama Beauty and the Beast returns with original episodes 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

The CW Network Sets Midseason Schedule and New Series Premiere Dates

The CW announced its midseason schedule today, including the premiere of two new dramas, STAR-CROSSED and THE 100, and the second cycle of the hit comedy/improv series WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

In February, the futuristic story of an alien/human romance begins with the premiere of STAR-CROSSED on Monday, February 17 (8 p.m. ET), leading into another epic romance, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

In March, the human race returns to planet Earth in the post-apocalyptic adventure drama, THE 100, which will premiere on Wednesday, March 19 (9 p.m. ET), following hit drama ARROW. THE TOMORROW PEOPLE will transport to its new night and time on Mondays (9 p.m. ET), beginning March 17, following STAR-CROSSED. After the March 10th telecast, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will go on hiatus and will return to the schedule with original episodes at a date to be announced.

NEWS: Kim Zimmer to GENERAL HOSPITAL? Briana Nicole Henry joins THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; DALLAS Split Seasons; Amber Skye Noyes; REVENGE Back From The Dead

Kim Zimmer to GENERAL HOSPITAL?
Former AS THE WORLD TURNS star Michael Park tweeted this to Zimmer on Monday: "@kimjzimmer you are one of my favorite people I never see!!! Congrats on the tour and the GH gig!"

On October 10th, Zimmer had tweeted: "On the road with Wicked and look forward to General Hospital! The show has been so good with the whole Robin return!"

UPDATED: Zimmer tweeted a clarification on Tuesday saying, "I'm so sorry for the confusion! My text meant that I look forward to "watching" GH while on the road with Wicked!"

Vanessa Marcil maid of honor at Suzanne Whang's wedding
They had planned to elope (Ms. Whang is still $250,000 in debt), but family and friends chipped in for a celebration. Kelly Carlin, the daughter of George Carlin and a Universal Life minister, officiated. Ms. Marcil was a maid of honor, and the guests included the comedian Elayne Boosler and Ben Vereen.

Anjelica Huston ready for a close-up on DOWNTON ABBEY
"I was raised in Ireland and England so I could pop into a part," suggests Huston, whose new memoir, "A Story Lately Told" (on sale Tuesday), recounts the childhood years she spent abroad.

"Somebody like the Countess Markievicz (an Irish rebel), who they mentioned last season. Maybe I could make a guest appearance," she says with a laugh.

BREAKING BAD's Vince Gilligan Inks Rich Multi-Year Deal at Sony TV
Gilligan’s deal for AMC’s BREAKING BAD spinoff BETTER CALL SAUL has been finalized, too, say insiders. He has said that he intends to direct the dramedy pilot and be intimately involved in the writing process for at least the first season of the hour-long effort. If all goes according to plan, Saul will be on the air in 2014, with BAD cast members, including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, expected to make cameos.

Briana Nicole Henry joins THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Henry has been cast in the recurring role as Summer's new model pal, Esmerelda. Look for her to take Summer under her wing during a modeling session on Thursday, December 12.

Y&R production designer Bill Hultstrom on the show's new sets
“The new ranch is a softer version of the penthouse,” the production designer notes. “You’ve still got that weighty architectural feel, but fewer crisp edges.” Because of its easy lines and warm brick palette, the ranch is “more of a Nik-and-Vic space than a titan of industry space.” Which is exactly as it should be. In a plotline worthy of O.Henry, Victor unveiled his plans to rebuild the ranch last Christmas as a surprise for Nikki, who’s always felt safer at 421 Larkspur Trail, Highway B, than anywhere else in the world.

DALLAS showrunner Cynthia Cidre on the split third season
"We will have two season openers and two cliffhangers," teases Cidre of the 15-episode season which will wrap up with seven summer episodes. "We have tried this season to make the show more about Ewing family conflicts — secrets, lies and betrayals. And I think we have succeeded."

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Amber Skye Noyes on Tori's Beastly Obstacles, Seeking Out Vincent
"When you first see Tori, she's kind of sneaking off on the balcony, like maybe she's not allowed to -- even though she's obviously an adult -- she could've been locked away or hidden away high in the tower. What is this beast thing going to mean for her? First she's freaked out by it, maybe she'll feel empowered. It's unclear how she's going to harness these powers into the freedom that she's been longing for. Maybe she'll be more confident. There are all these different ways for her to grow a bit."

REVENGE character back from the dead
[SPOILER FROM SUNDAY'S EPISODE]

NEWS: Y&R Casting New Role; OLTL's Amber Skye Noyes Joins BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; THE KILLING Canceled; Yahoo Launches New Shows

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Casting New Role
Y&R will soon be expanding the Abbott family by introducing a never-before-heard-of cousin named Andrew Abbott. The show is actively searching for "a strong leading man" in his "mid to late 30s" to play the contract role of the "handsome and educated" Andrew. The character is also described as "very driven and ambitious."

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Amber Skye Noyes joins BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Amber Skye Noyes, who debuted as Michelle on the online reboot of OLTL, has landed a role on The CW's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Noyes will play Tori and appear on three episodes in the second season, with an option to become a regular.

THE KILLING Canceled By AMC Network: No Season 4
“We have made the difficult decision not to move forward with a fourth season of The Killing,” AMC said in a statement to Deadline. “We want to thank our great partners at Fox Television Studios, creator Veena Sud, an extraordinary cast and the dedicated fans who watched.”

The CW May 2013 Sweeps Highlights

The following are highlights of The CW's May Sweeps episodes:

Thursday, April 25

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (8:00-9:00 p.m.) "The Originals" Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in New Orleans, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) returns to his past in the town he and his family helped build, and finds his former protégé, Marcel (guest star Charles Michael Davis), has taken control over both the human and supernatural population.

Thursday Night Ratings: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, GREY'S ANATOMY Up

The overnight ratings are in for Thursday, February 21. Below is a roundup of ratings reports:

From CBS:
For the night, CBS was first in households (8.3/13), viewers (13.52m), second in adults 25-54 (4.5/11) and adults 18-49 (3.3/09).

From ABC:
Up against Idol and CBS’ top-rated comedies (THE BIG BANG THEORY/TWO AND A HALF MEN), ABC’s ZERO HOUR drew 2.2 million more viewers than NBC’s comedies (COMMUNITY/PARKS AND RECREATION). ZERO HOUR held 100% of its week-ago series debut numbers in both Adults 18-34 and Men 18-34.

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL Reaches 2nd Highest Rating Ever

On ABC, GREY'S ANATOMY notched a 2.8, down two tenths from last week's 3.0 adults 18-49 rating. SCANDAL earned a 2.7, up a tenth from its last original's 2.6 two weeks ago.

From ABC:
More than doubling its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+155% over the repeat SHARK TANK), ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY took second place in its hour, beating Fox’s IDOL-driven GLEE by 33% and NBC’s 1-hour THE OFFICE by 40%. The ABC veteran drama won its time period in Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). GREY'S was the only show in the hour to gain young adult audience from start to finish. GREY'S held strong retention of its week-ago telecast in viewers (98%) and young adults (93%).

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL, GREY'S ANATOMY Up; THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Steady

The overnights are in for Thursday, December 13. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
Soaring over its lead-in at 9 p.m. (+158%), ABC’s winter finale of GREY'S ANATOMY won its hour and finished as Thursday’s #1 drama for its 9th consecutive telecast this season in Adults 18-49. During the 9’clock hour among young adults, GREY'S outdelivered CBS’ PERSON OF INTEREST by 3%, Fox’s GLEE by 55% and NBC’s TA by 158%. In addition, the ABC drama continued to dominate its hour with Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL Series High; GREY'S ANATOMY, VAMPIRE DIARIES Down

The overnights are in for Thursday, December 6. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
Gaining week to week in viewers (+4% - 7.3 million vs. 7.0 million) and young adults (+5% - 2.2/6 vs. 2.1/6), ABC marked its strongest Thursday since mid-October with regular programming on the night – since 10/18/12.

The Net was up over the year-ago Thursday, with an all original lineup, by double digits in Total Viewers (+22%) and Adults 18-49 (+29%).

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, GLEE Up

The overnights are in for Thursday, November 29. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
Returning strong after the prior week’s Thanksgiving preemption, ABC’s GREY'S ANATOMY tripled its lead-in among Adults 18-49 at 9:00 p.m. (+200% over “Last Resort”) to win in its hour and stand as Thursday’s No. 1 drama for its 7th straight telecast this season. During the 9’clock hour among young adults, ABC’s GREY'S ANATOMY (3.0/8) beat out CBS’ PERSON OF INTEREST by 3% (2.9/7), Fox’s GLEE by 36% (2.2/6) and NBC’s comedies by 88% (1.6/4 – THE OFFICE/PARKS AND RECREATION. In addition, the ABC drama once again dominated the hour with Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL Up, GLEE, GREY'S ANATOMY, VAMPIRE DIARIES Down

The overnights are in for Thursday, November 15. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
ABC finished #2 on Thursday night in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and across all key Women demographics (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

During the 8 o’clock hour against CBS’ top-rated comedies (THE BIG BANG THEORY/TWO AND A HALF MEN) and Fox's THE X FACTOR RESULTS SHOW, ABC freshman LAST RESORT outdrew NBC’s established comedies (30 Rock/Up All Night) by 2.5 million viewers and tied among Adults 18-49. One of the biggest percentage gainers via time-shifted playback for any 8pm show this season, ABC’s LAST RESORT adds on 2.3 million viewers and shoots up by an impressive 53% (+0.9 rating) in Adults 18-49 from the next-day L+SD numbers to the final L+7 numbers.

Thursday Night Ratings: GREY'S ANATOMY, LAST RESORT, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Up

The overnights are in for Thursday, November 8. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From CBS:
For the night, CBS was first in households (8.6/14), viewers (13.59m), adults 25-54 (4.6/10) and adults 18-49 (3.2/09). Compared to the same night last year, CBS was up +24% in viewers, +14% in adults 18-49 and +21% in adults 25-54.

Thursday Night Ratings: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Up, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Steady

The overnights are in for Thursday, November 1. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From The CW:
Last night's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES was its most watched and highest rated episode since its season premiere on 10/11, and saw big gains week to week in total viewers and key demos.

TVD was up 14% in A18-34 (1.6/5), 28% in W18-34 (2.3/7), 15% in A18-49 (1.5/4) and up 10% in total viewers (3.17M).

Thursday Night Ratings: SCANDAL Up, BEAST Steady, GREY'S, VAMPIRE DIARIES Down

The overnights are in for Thursday, October 25. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From CBS:
For the night, CBS was first in households (8.0/13), viewers (12.76m), adults 25-54 (4.3/10) and adults 18-49 (3.1/09). If these ratings/time period rankings hold, CBS won the first night of the November sweep in these measures for the first time since 2008.

From ABC:
In the 8 o’clock hour opposite the 2012 World Series and CBS’ top-rated comedies (THE BIG BANG THEORY/TWO AND A HALF MEN), ABC freshman LAST RESORT outdrew NBC’s comedies (30 ROCK/UP ALL NIGHT) by 2.6 million viewers (6.4 million vs. 3.8 million).

NEWS ROUNDUP: Jess Walton Excited To Be Back At Y&R; Mark Consuelos Comedy; Vanessa Marcil Lawsuit Dropped; THE TALK Lawsuit Started

Y&R's Jess Walton: 'So Good To Be Working With My Dear Friends Again'
The actress wrote a message to her fans on Facebook on Monday:  "Hi everybody! Well, I have taped about 8 episodes on the show that will start airing around the beginning of November! It is so good to be working with my dear friends again and hopefully we will be doing this back and forth thing commuting from Oregon for quite awhile to come!"

Walton's return as Jill is set to air November 2.

ALL MY CHILDREN alum Mark Consuelos to star in ABC comedy from Peter Murrieta, Kelly Ripa and Aaron Kaplan
The half-hour, produced by ABC Studios, centers on a blue-collar handyman from Queens (Consuelos) who enters the moneyed world of the Upper West Side, where he and his son become part of a non-traditional family unit.

Thursday Night Ratings: CBS Leads In Total Viewers, ABC Wins Women 18-34 Demo, CW Down

The overnights are in for Thursday, October 18. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
ABC earned second place on Thursday night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, while ranking #1 with Women 18-34.

· ABC was up 7% in Total Viewers over the year-ago night, while holding 100% of its Adult 18-49 delivery.

PREVIEW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ("Proceed With Caution")

Jay Ryan as Vincent and Kristin Kreuk as Catherine -
Photo: Sven Frenzel/The CW

The CW's re-imagining of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST continues its first season on Thursday, October 18 at 9 p.m. following THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

In "Proceed With Caution," when a rising young ballerina mysteriously falls to her death, Vincent (Jay Ryan) senses that the understudy, Victoria (Elizabeth Blackmore), is hiding information about the dancer’s murder. Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and Tess (Nina Lisandrello) discover that the victim tried to file a police report for an assault.

Meanwhile, Cat seeks out Vincent’s help to decipher a medical paper found in her mother’s belongings, and J.T. (Austin Basis) worries that Cat’s visits to the warehouse loft leave Vincent vulnerable to discovery by Muirfield’s agents. Catherine encourages Vincent to help her investigate deeper into the Muirfield project, but when Vincent refuses, Cat investigates on her own, until her computer is wiped clean by a malicious virus.

Thursday Night Ratings: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Up From Last Year

The overnights are in for Thursday, October 11. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From The CW:
Entering its fourth season, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is still going strong... up against some tough competition, including the NFL and MLB playoffs, last night's premiere was up 9% in W18-34 (2.5/8 vs. 2.3/8) compared to last year's season premiere, up 7% in A18-49 (1.6/5 vs. 1.5/5), up 12% in total viewers (3.5M vs 3.1M) and held steady in A18-34 (1.7/6).