Topic: The CW

The CW Takes You to New Worlds at the Last Big Upfront

We've got romance between humans and aliens, X-Men-like superheroes, and a tale about a young Mary Queen of Scots. Here are all the details from the fifth network's big reveal, with a first glimpse of your newest guilty pleasure and first-look video clips. 

By Richard Lawson

Apr 26, 2013

The Call Sheet

Johnny Depp Mustn't Sing Again

Today in show business news: Johnny Depp might be appearing in Into the Woods, The CW spins off more vampires, and Kristen Wiig returns to SNL.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Mar 20, 2013

Justin Timberlake's New 'Mirrors' Video Adds Aw-Shucks to the Hype Machine

Towards the end of a CW special that featured a wax-figurine Ryan Seacrest, some celebrities of questionable status, and a lot of the rat-pack schtick, the omnipresent singer debuted a genuinely interesting and surprisingly emotional music video.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 13, 2013

The Call Sheet

ABC Family Plans the Next Great Reality Show

Today in show business news: A new reality show about Martha's Vineyard has us excited, The Killing gets more obvious, and a first look at Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson's new Google-based comedy.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 5, 2013

What We Watched

The 'Sex and the City' Prequel Is Working

The CW has always struggled with creating real people. And yet somehow, on a show about the young Carrie Bradshaw, of all things, they pulled it off — and kept it up. And that has made The Carrie Diaries, surprisingly, one of the best new things on TV.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

The CW to Send People to the Woods to Die

Today in show business news: A Hunger Games-style new reality show is in the works, HBO gets back in the Game Change game, and the award for worst nudity has actually gone to someone.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 24, 2012

The Call Sheet

At Long Last, CW Shows Whenever You Want Them

Today in show business news: Your favorite network is finally going On Demand, Johnny Depp boards a mysterious new project, and Oprah Winfrey has things cooking with both HBO and Justin Bieber.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 22, 2012

The Call Sheet

Hugh Grant Is Getting Romantic Again

Today in showbiz news: America's favorite British bumbler will attempt to charm us once again, The CW shows generosity to several new shows, and Anna Kendrick can't stop singing.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 18, 2012

The Eleven TV Shows That (Probably) Won't Survive the Season

Word comes today that NBC has canceled its first-year veterinary sitcom Monkey Hospital Ape ER Dr. Doolittle's Wonderful, Blunderful ICU Animal Practice after weeks of poor ratings. What other shows are in danger? Let's take a look.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 17, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Emily Owens, M.D.' In Critical Condition

Today in showbiz news: A likable new CW show is already in trouble, two deceased Walking Dead actors reunite in the afterlife, and Elizabeth Banks regrets a one-night stand. 

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 16, 2012

What to Watch Tonight If You're Not Watching the Debate: 'Emily Owens, M.D.'

If you can't stomach another damn debate tonight, fear not, there are other television options at 9pm. And, odd as it may sound, we recommend you check out the series premiere of The CW's Emily Owens, M.D., a cloying on the surface, charming on the inside little series about a young doctor.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

New Oprah Is Just Old Oprah All Over Again

Today in showbiz news: Oprah brings back some old tricks to save OWN, The CW has a good night, and Jason Schwartzman takes on a thrilling new role.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 11, 2012

What We Watched

'Arrow' Is Silly, Shirtless, and Intriguing

Hey did you guys watch the premiere of Arrow last night? What's that? You don't know what Arrow is? Oh, ha, sorry, let me call it by its street name: Shirtless Man Show.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 17, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Girls' Gives Us a Tease

The Voice has two new voices, Robocop gets a makeover, Smash adds a Hairspray alum, and the first-look at the second season of Girls

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 25, 2012

The Call Sheet

NBC's Billion-Dollar Olympics

Today's Hollywood news: An Olympics record has already been broken, Alex Pettyfer and Kristen Stewart are the newest item (on screen!), and MTV makes a wise renewal.

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By Richard Lawson

May 17, 2012

The Call Sheet

Liam Neeson to Kill Some More People

Today: Liam Neeson is going to kick butt again, Gwyneth Paltrow is going to speak Spanish, and an old friend gets a good job.

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By Richard Lawson

May 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

Finally, a TV Show About Pirates

Today: Starz heads to the seas, The CW renews some fan favorites, and Jewel books a big acting gig.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 10, 2012

The (Very Near) Future of Television

The happy news comes today that HBO has officially renewed their successful fantasy series Game of Thrones for a third season. Gods be good! Seems like lots of shows are getting renewed right now. Let's take a look at what we'll be watching next TV season.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 19, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Return of 'Sex and the City'

Carrie Bradshaw is young again, American Idol hits a low note, and Katherine Heigl misses Grey's.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 22, 2011

What We Watched

'Gossip Girl' Starts Eating Itself

Gossip Girl decides to go after... Gossip Girl.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 16, 2011

What We Watched

The Simple Delights of 'Ringer'

Ringer has found its sense of humor, its inner silliness, and has thus become an enjoyable Tuesday treat.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 11, 2011

What We Watched

Admit It: You Watch 'The Vampire Diaries'

Let's imagine a scenario in which maybe, just maybe, you watch a certain television program about vampires and their diaries.

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