THE CW REVISITS FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL WITH ONE-HOUR SPECIALS AIRING FEBRUARY 6 AND 13

January 28, 2008 at 9:41 pm · Filed under America's Next Top Model, CW NEWS, SHOWS

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America's Next Top Model

Tyra Banks’ hit reality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL takes a look back at the show’s most inspiring, touching and funny moments with two one-hour specials featuring clips from the first nine cycles and commentary from past participants. TOP MODEL EXPOSED, PART I airs Wednesday, February 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) and TOP MODEL EXPOSED, PART II airs Wednesday, February 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

In addition to favorite clips from cycles one through nine, the specials include “best-of” segments on such topics as “Runaway Runway,” “Makeover Madness,” “Miss J – What a Man!” and “Medical Mayhem,” which highlights some of the more spectacular spills contestants have taken. Also included are new interviews with past winners and runners-up, including Camille from cycle two; Eva, Tocarra and Amanda from cycle three; Cassandra and Bre from cycle five; Joanie from cycle six; Jael and Dionne from cycle eight, and Heather and Bianca from cycle nine. Tyra Banks provides the specials’ voice-over narration. Additional clips feature judges and guests including Twiggy, Jay Manuel, J. Alexander and Nigel Barker.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (“Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”).

THE CW IS CASTING FOR A NEW FASHION REALITY SHOW!

January 25, 2008 at 8:59 pm · Filed under CW NEWS

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Can you identify the best designs from the top designers with a glance? Are Manolo, Prada and Gucci a few or your favorite words? Is one of the best things in your life your wardrobe and footwear? Do you spend hours lost in a copy of Elle Magazine, daydreaming about a career in fashion?

If so, the CW Television Network and the creators of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and “Project Runway” are about to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime!

No experience necessary. But style, intelligence and a great work ethic are a must.

We are now casting an untitled reality competition that will take viewers (and cast members) behind the fashion world’s velvet rope for a chance to work side-by-side with a who’s-who of high fashion and a chance at a career-launching grand prize.

Contact us at theCWfashionshow@gmail.com for further info. Please submit a photo, a brief description of yourself and full contact details. Check out http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/untitled-Casting to learn more.

GET INTO THE “GOSSIP GIRL” PHENOMENON FROM THE BEGINNING WITH A SPECIAL “GOSSIP GIRL REVEALED” FEATURING EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL

January 22, 2008 at 3:03 pm · Filed under Aliens in America, CW NEWS, Gossip Girl

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The CW Network invites die-hard fans and new viewers to catch the hit freshman drama GOSSIP GIRL from the very beginning with a special, 90-minute GOSSIP GIRL REVEALED, on Monday, January 28 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET), hosted by the stars of GOSSIP GIRL and featuring the series premiere as well as exclusive, never-before-seen bonus material.

Blake Lively In addition to airing the pilot episode in its entirety, The CW will offer an enhanced GOSSIP GIRL experience to passionate devotees and the uninitiated wanting to see how the phenomenon began. During the broadcast, viewers will go behind the scenes for in-depth conversations with TV’s hottest cast, including Blake Lively (“Serena van der Woodsen”), Leighton Meester (“Blair Waldorf”), Penn Badgley (“Dan Humphrey”), Chace Crawford (“Nate Archibald”), Taylor Momsen (“Jenny Humphrey”), Ed Westwick (“Chuck Bass”), Kelly Rutherford (“Lily van der Woodsen”), Matthew Settle (“Rufus Humphrey”) and Jessica Szohr (“Vanessa”). Additional bonus material includes never-before-seen footage from the series, profiles of the players and the wannabes in the GOSSIP GIRL world, featurettes on the GOSSIP GIRL fashion and music, and much more.

In the following weeks, The CW will air all of the GOSSIP GIRL episodes in consecutive order every Monday (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET). An encore presentation of the ALIENS IN AMERICA episode “Junior Prank” will air one-time only on January 28 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET).

THE CW’S PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS OFFERS YOUNG HOPEFULS THE CHANCE TO BECOME PART OF THE NEXT BIG FEMALE POP GROUP WHEN THE REALITY SERIES PREMIERES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

January 17, 2008 at 2:08 pm · Filed under CW NEWS, SHOWS

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PCD2 Cast

The second installment of the successful “Pussycat Dolls Present” franchise, PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS is a ten-episode music/reality series making dreams come true when young hopefuls land one of three coveted spots to become part of a brand new musical group called “Girlicious.” Judges Robin Antin, recording artist Lil’ Kim and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair return when The CW’s PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS premieres on Monday, February 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) with special encore presentations on Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS PARTICIPANTS:

Alexis
Age: 21
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Favorite Musical Act: Martina McBride.

Carrie
Age: 25
Hometown: Fairfield, Illinois
Favorite Musical Acts: rock n’ roll and 80′s glam rock

Cassandra
Age: 23
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
Favorite Musical Act: Beth Hart

Charlotte
Age: 20
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Favorite Musical Acts: Billie Holiday, Bjork, Red Light District

Charlye
Age: 19
Hometown: Baytown, Texas
Favorite Musical Acts: Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Tamia

Chrystina
Age: 20
Hometown: San Diego, California
Favorite Musical Act: Mariah Carey

Ilisa
Age: 19
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
Favorite Musical Act: Backstreet Boys

Jamie
Age: 21
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite Musical Acts: Chris Brown, Tamia, Christina Aguilera

Jenna
Age: 18
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
Favorite Musical Acts: Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Tamia

Keisha
Age: 22
Hometown: North Hollywood, California
Favorite Musical Acts: Beyonce, Aaliyah

Kristin
Age: 24
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Favorite Musical Act: Justin Timberlake

Megan
Age: 18
Hometown: Sunset, Louisiana
Favorite Musical Acts: Jack Johnson, Gavin DeGraw, Britney Spears (early days)

Natalie
Age: 19
Hometown: Diamond Bar, California
Favorite Musical Acts: Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson

Nichole
Age: 18
Hometown: Houston Texas
Favorite Musical Acts: Jill Scott, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera

Tiffanie
Age: 18
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Favorite Musical Act: Beyonce
In the early 1990s choreographer Robin Antin created the Pussycat Dolls as a cabaret act in a Hollywood nightclub. Since then the group has transformed into one of the most successful female pop groups in the world, selling seven million albums and topping the charts with five smash singles. Utilizing her expertise and eye for talent, Antin is doing it again as she launches a brand new girl group called Girlicious, featuring a new look, a new sound and a whole new attitude.

Looking for singers with dance ability and superstar charisma, Antin and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair launched a nationwide search for the most talented girls in America. Fifteen finalists were chosen to compete for a spot in the new group and the opportunity to go from obscurity to international stardom. Thousands of girls lined up with the dream of landing one of three coveted spots in the new band Girlicious.

Musician Mark McGrath returns as host. Each week the girls sing, dance and practice choreography with Antin and Pussycat Dolls co-choreographer Mikey Minden, as well as perfect their vocal techniques with vocal coach to the stars Kenn Hicks. Hicks has coached superstars Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige and the Spice Girls. Having experienced this grueling process, members of the Pussycat Dolls, along with other surprise guests, will appear in episodes to inspire the young hopefuls as they strive to impress the judges, which include Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair, Antin and Grammy-nominated recording artist Lil’ Kim.

At the end of the ten-episode series, dreams become reality when the brand new group Girlicious is formed and immediately record an album, film a music video, go on tour and earn a record contract with Geffen Records, home of Nelly Furtado, Mary J. Blige, Keisha Cole and, of course, the Pussycat Dolls.
PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS is executive produced by Robin Antin (The Pussycat Dolls), Steven Antin (“Young Americans”), Ron Fair (Geffen Records), Laura Fuest (“Beauty and the Geek”), Jimmy Iovine (Interscope Geffen A&M Records), McG (“Supernatural,” “The O.C.”) and Ken Mok (“America’s Next Top Model”). The series is from Warner Horizon Television, 10 by 10 Entertainment, Pussycat Dolls, LLC, Interscope A&M Records and Wonderland Sound and Vision.

ATTITUDE IS BACK ON THE CW WITH 14 NEW FINALISTS WHO HOPE TO BECOME “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” WHEN THE TENTH CYCLE HEADS TO NEW YORK CITY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

January 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm · Filed under America's Next Top Model, CW NEWS, SHOWS

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ANTM Cast

The competition goes back to where it all started, New York City, for the tenth cycle of The CW’s hit series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, as 14 finalists from across the country fight to make their dreams of becoming a top model into reality. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova joins the panel of judges when the season premiere of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL hits The CW on Wednesday, February 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
CYCLE 10 PARTICIPANTS:

Aimee
Age: 18
Occupation: Hostess
Hometown: Spanaway, Washington

Allison
Age: 19
Occupation: Hostess
Hometown: Waunakee, Wisconsin

Amy (a.k.a. “Amis”)
Age: 20
Occupation: Waitress
Hometown: Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Anya
Age: 19
Occupation: Retail Sales
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Atalya
Age: 18
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Claire
Age: 24
Occupation: Production Coordinator
Hometown: New York, New York

Dominique
Age: 23
Occupation: Receptionist
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Fatima
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Katarzyna
Age: 22
Occupation: Finance
Hometown: Roslyn, New York

Kimberly
Age: 20
Occupation: Customer Service
Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts

Lauren
Age: 22
Occupation: Artist
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Marvita
Age: 23
Occupation: Retail Sales
Hometown: San Francisco, California

Stacy Ann
Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Miami, Florida

Whitney
Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Hometown: Atlantic Beach, Florida

During this cycle, the 14 participants live together and ferociously vie for the grand prize, competing in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp. The participants’ abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway and fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras. Throughout the series, supermodel Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel, and runway guru J. Alexander mentor the participants.

Banks leads the panel of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts. Joining the panel this cycle is supermodel Paulina Porizkova, along with returning judges photographer Nigel Barker and runway expert J. Alexander, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. In addition, special guest judges appear to critique the participants within his or her area of expertise.

The winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will be managed by Elite Model Management. She also receives a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl. Finally, the winner will appear on the cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (“Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (“Hell’s Kitchen”).

SALEISHA FEATURED ON THE COVER OF SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE

January 9, 2008 at 4:50 pm · Filed under America's Next Top Model, CW NEWS

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AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL Cycle nine winner Saleisha is kicking off her modeling career in style, on the cover of the February issue of Seventeen Magazine.

Seventeen Magazine Inside the magazine, she discusses what it feels like to be AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, and talks about the thrill of modeling. “I love to be fabulous and feel all cute, and I love to dress up. Now I always have my hair and makeup done, and I get to dress in all these fancy, expensive designer clothes — that’s every little girl’s dream. It feels great. I love it! I wish I could sleep like that,” she says.

Saleisha also talks about her childhood, She says, “My grandma basically raised me. I lived with her until I was like 17. We have a great relationship and I respect her, but at the same time I really, really wanted that perfect family — with the white picket fence and the soccer van. My parents had me really young; my Dad was 17; and my mom was 16. So it was hard for them.”

The cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine is awarded to the winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, along with a management contract with Elite Model Management, and $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl.

Learn more about Saleisha by picking up the magazine, on newsstands now, or visit seventeen.com.

THE CW, MACY’S AND WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP PARTNER FOR THE “ONE TREE HILL CASTING CALL” TO OFFER THE ULTIMATE FAN WEEKEND AND A WALK-ON ROLE

January 8, 2008 at 2:08 pm · Filed under CW NEWS, One Tree Hill

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One Tree Hill CastThe CW, Macy’s and the Warner Bros. Television Group are offering eight passionate ONE TREE HILL fans the opportunity of a lifetime – a chance to win a walk-on role and spend a star-filled weekend with the cast in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the series is filmed. ONE TREE HILL season five premieres on Tuesday, January 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

The “Ultimate Fan Weekend in Wilmington” promotion, which began December 18 and continues through February 4, 2008, offers fans the chance to spend time with the cast, see the show in production, attend a charity event and appear in an episode. Fans can enter the contest in one of two ways: by attending a regional casting call at seven Macy’s stores nationwide, or by uploading an audition video at www.cwtv.com/macys. In addition, ONE TREE HILL cast members will be signing autographs at the following Macy’s locations on Saturday, January 19 from 2:00-4:00pm (local time):

Macy’s Herald Square – New York City (cast members Sophia Bush and Daphne Zuniga)*

Macy’s Aventura – Aventura, FL (cast member Hilarie Burton)

Macy’s Union Square – San Francisco, CA (cast member James Lafferty)

Macy’s Lenox Square – Atlanta, GA (cast member Antwon Tanner)

Macy’s State Street – Chicago, IL (cast member Lee Norris)

Macy’s Downtown Seattle – Seattle, WA (cast member Bethany Joy Galeotti)

Macy’s Easton Town Center – Columbus, OH (series creator Mark Schwahn and cast member Michaela McManus)

* These are the scheduled cast members but circumstances may result in a change as to the cast member participating at a particular location.

Full rules for this event are posted at www.cwtv.com/macys.

THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES MIDSEASON SCHEDULE

January 7, 2008 at 2:39 pm · Filed under CW NEWS

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New Schedule Features the Return of Reality Hits America’s Next Top Model, Pussycat Dolls Present and Beauty and the Geek

The CW Network announced its new midseason schedule, featuring the return of several reality hits and giving current shows exposure on new nights and in new time periods.

The CW turns up the heat this midseason with the next installment of its reality franchise PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS, premiering February 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) as part of its new Monday line-up. The CW will have begun to shake up the night a few weeks earlier when its freshman hit GOSSIP GIRL moves to Mondays on January 28.

The CW’s most popular series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL returns for its tenth cycle on Wednesday, February 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) with a new crop of aspiring models vying for the title and international supermodel Paulina Porizkova stepping in as a new judge on the panel of experts. Encores of PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS will follow AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL on Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET). The strategy proved successful back in the spring when the inaugural PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT averaged 8 million viewers each week.
The fifth edition of The CW’s social experiment BEAUTY AND THE GEEK makes its debut on Tuesday, March 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), a perfect companion with The CW’s hit drama ONE TREE HILL (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), which premieres on January 8, as previously announced.

Other strategic moves on The CW’s midseason schedule include freshman series REAPER, which will return Tuesday, January 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) before moving to Thursdays on February 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), where it will gain additional exposure paired with The CW’s hit SMALLVILLE (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Additionally, on February 10, The CW’s new Sunday line-up will feature CW NOW (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET), a one-hour block of encore and original episodes of EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (7:30-8:00 p.m. ET) and (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET), followed by ALIENS IN AMERICA (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET), GIRLFRIENDS (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) and THE GAME (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET).

Following is The CW’s midseason premieres and scheduling moves:

Monday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “GOSSIP GIRL” (Beginning January 28)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS”
(Beginning February 18)

Tuesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “REAPER” (Beginning January 15)
8:00-9:00 p.m. “BEAUTY AND THE GEEK” (Beginning March 11)

9:00-10:00 p.m. “ONE TREE HILL”

Wednesday (Beginning February 20)
8:00-9:00 p.m. “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENT: GIRLICIOUS”
Encore

Thursday
8:00-9:00 p.m. “SMALLVILLE”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “REAPER” (Beginning February 28)

Sunday (Beginning February 10)
7:00-7:30 p.m. “CW NOW”
7:30-8:00 p.m. “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS” Encores
8:00-8:30 p.m. “EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “ALIENS IN AMERICA”
9:00-9:30 p.m. “GIRLFRIENDS”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “THE GAME”

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