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The CW developing ‘Gotham Knights’ series with ‘Batwoman’ team
US network The CW is looking to expand its DC Comics drama offering with a…
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Sales round-up: The CW raids Italy, Oz for scripted; Discovery+ deals with Magnify; YTV’s ‘Rolling Kitchen’ remade in Brazil
The CW raids Italy, Oz for scripted The CW in the US has picked up…
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The CW orders ‘Waltons’, ‘Scooby-Doo’ & ‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ specials
US network The CW has commissioned three original scripted specials for existing and legacy titles…
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The CW welcomes superhero drama ‘Naomi’ & sports spin-off ‘All American: Homecoming’
US network The CW has handed series orders to two scripted shows for its 2021-22…
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Legendary hires Netflix alum to oversee TV expansion plans
US-based Legendary TV has hired former Netflix exec Jennifer Breslow to oversee its expansion plans….
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‘Supergirl’ star Melissa Benoist launches Three Things Productions; inks overall WBTVG deal
Supergirl star Melissa Benoist has launched her own production company, Three Things Productions, and signed…
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The CW developing ‘Wonder Girl’ superhero series with first Latina ‘Arrowverse’ lead
US network The CW is in development on Wonder Girl, a new superhero drama series…
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CW developing ‘Modern Austen’ and ‘Black Lightning’ spin-off for ‘Painkiller’
US network The CW is developing a modern update of British author Jane Austen’s novels,…
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The CW’s ‘Supergirl’ to end next year after sixth season
The CW superhero series Supergirl is to end after its upcoming sixth season. The decision…
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News round-up: Comedy Central reboots ‘Ren & Stimpy’; The CW axes ‘Taskmaster’; BBC orders VJ war shows
‘Ren & Stimpy’ rebooted at Comedy Central Comedy Central has ordered a reboot of cult…
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The CW to adapt Stephen King’s ‘Revelations of Becka Paulson’
A new Stephen King adaptation is in the works at US network The CW, which…
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The CW does deal with ‘Devils’ to bolster fall schedule
US network The CW has picked up Sky Italia thriller Devils as it continues to…
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The CW eyes UK, Canada acquisitions as new season pushed to January
US broadcaster The CW has pushed the launch of its 2020/2021 season to January and…
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News round-up: The CW buys Cineflix’s ‘Coroner’; IWC secures C4 order; GRB acquires unscripted duo
The CW claims Cineflix’s Coroner US network The CW has picked up CBC’s drama series Coroner…
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The CW names Mark Pedowitz as chairman & CEO
Warner Bros. Entertainment and ViacomCBS have promoted Mark Pedowitz to become chairman and CEO at…
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BET Networks appoints The CW’s Traci Lynn Blackwell for scripted
BET Networks has appointed The CW’s SVP of current programming Traci Lynn Blackwell to oversee…
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The CW claims streaming rights to new shows including ‘Batwoman’
US broadcaster The CW is to offer viewers exclusive streaming access to its shows during…
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TBI Weekly: US studios brace for tough questions from global buyers
As major US studios prepare to reveal their new scripted wares to international buyers, there…
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Upfronts 2019: The renewals
There’s been a string of series renewals by the big four networks and The CW…
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Upfronts 2019: All 35 pick-ups broken down
This year’s Upfronts have so far yielded 35 series pick-ups across the big four…
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Luke Perry’s death prompts ‘Riverdale’ production shutdown
The CW has shut down production on hit drama Riverdale following the death of actor…
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TBI Weekly: Is Spotify joining the TV hustle?
This week, Spotify hired a TV veteran as its new content chief, which some predict…
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CW to pilot remake of Fox Latin America original
US broadcaster The CW has given a pilot order to a US version of Fox…
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CBS orders F.B.I. drama from Dick Wolf
US broadcaster CBS has commissioned a 13-episode drama from procedural king Dick Wolf. F.B.I. (WT)…
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Netflix acquires global rights to Dynasty reboot
Netflix has acquired global rights to The CW’s reboot of Dynasty for all international territories…
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Netflix pounces on former CW pilot
Streaming service Netflix has moved quickly to take dark comedy Insatiable, which The CW passed…
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CBS replaces Wiley with Reisenbach
Amy Reisenbach will succeed Bridget Wiley as head of current programming at US broadcaster CBS…
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CBS rejigs entertainment as Geller exits
US broadcaster CBS has upped Kelly Kahl to president of entertainment and drafted in The…
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The CW pairs Dynasty with Riverdale
The CW is pairing key new US broadcast dramas Valor and Dynasty with existing high-profile…
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The CW axes Frequency, No Tomorrow
High-concept dramas Frequency and No Tomorrow will not return to US broadcast network The CW….