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Scripted and Reality Series Feature Guest Stars Including Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, Nick Lachey, Diablo Cody, Michelle Trachtenberg, Wallace Shawn, Aimee Teegarden, Clay Aiken and Grammy-Winning Artist Ciara

Jason Priestly directs “90210,” Tom Welling directs “Smallville,” Rob Estes directs “90210” and Debbie Allen directs “Everybody Hates Chris” 

The CW Network will be visited by a gaggle of guest stars in the coming months, both on screen and behind the camera.  Guest actors, recording artists and directors include:

GOSSIP GIRL

March 16  Sebastian Stan (“Kings”) returns for multiple episodes as Chuck’s (Ed Westwick) nemesis, Carter Baizen.
March 30  Tamara Feldman (“Dirty, Sexy Money”) returns as Poppy Lifton, joined by Armie Hammer in the role of Gabriel Edwards, Poppy’s boyfriend who sweeps Serena (Blake Lively) off her feet on a romantic vacation.  Both guest stars will appear in multiple episodes.
April 20  Wallace Shawn (“The Princess Bride”) returns as Cyrus Rose, Eleanor Waldorf’s (Margaret Colin) husband.
April 27  Michelle Trachtenberg (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) returns as the manipulative Georgina Sparks in a four-episode arc.

90210

March 31  Aimee Teegarden (“Friday Night Lights”) returns as Rhonda to share a kiss with Ethan (Dustin Milligan) at a dance.  Matt Lanter (“Heroes”) returns as Liam and shares a wild night with Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord).
April 7   Jason Priestley directs.  Jennie Garth and Ann Gillespie (reprising her role as Jackie Taylor from the original series) guest star in an episode that deals with Silver’s (Jessica Stroup) emotional trouble.
April 14  Tori Spelling returns to Beverly Hills in her original role as Donna Martin!  Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody guest stars as herself.  Jennie Garth also guest stars.
April 21  Rob Estes directs.  Tori Spelling guest stars as Donna Martin, who discusses the possibility of moving back to Beverly Hills with Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth).
April 28  Sara Foster (“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”) guest stars as Naomi’s (AnnaLynne McCord) sister, Jen Clark, a classic drama queen/hellraiser.

ONE TREE HILL

April 27  In a cameo role, Nick Lachey expresses interest in recording a song written by Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti).

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL

April 8   Recording artist Clay Aiken appears as a guest judge during an acting class.
April 15  Grammy Award-winner Ciara surprises the girls during a photo shoot.

SMALLVILLE

March 12  Tori Spelling returns as Linda Lake, a journalist who threatens to reveal Clark’s (Tom Welling) secret identity.
March 26  Tom Welling directs an episode that finds Chloe (Allison Mack) taking on the identity of Lois Lane (Erica Durance).

EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS

March 13  Debbie Allen directs.  Tisha Campbell-Martin (“My Wife and Kids”) returns as Peaches.

THE GAME

March 13  Michael Boatman (“Spin City”) guest stars as Malik’s (Hosea Chanchez) never-before-seen father, Chauncey, in a multiple-episode arc.
April 3   Hill Harper (“CSI: New York”) guest stars as himself.  Tia Mowry’s real-life husband, actor Cory Hardrict (“He’s Just Not That Into You”), makes a cameo appearance as the cable guy.
April 24  Lisa Tucker (“American Idol”) guest stars as Malik’s (Hosea Chanchez) younger sister, Pucci.

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The CW announced today the early pickups of six series, including five of the network’s signature dramas and the reality hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which will all return in Fall 2009.

“As we continue to build The CW Network as a destination for young women, these six shows have clearly contributed to strengthening our schedule and our brand identity,” said Dawn Ostroff, President, Entertainment, The CW.  “By securing these signature hits for next season, we’re furthering our commitment to deliver high-quality, original programming to our viewers, advertisers and affiliates.”

Among the series receiving early pickups for next season are The CW’s Monday tandem of sophomore sensation GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, which combined to lift The CW to become the fall’s #1 network on Monday with women 18-34.  Both GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL have scored double-digit gains compared to their previous seasons.  Freshman hit 90210 has improved the network’s Tuesday night by double-digit increases in key demos.  Wednesday anchor AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, which consistently wins its time period with young women, will also be back with superstar Tyra Banks and new groups of aspiring models for cycles 13 and 14.

Also renewed were the network’s established Thursday team of SMALLVILLE, in its ninth season, and SUPERNATURAL, which after posting ratings growth this season, will enter its fifth season next year.

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For the first time in TOP MODEL history, Tyra Banks announces that girls must be 5’7” and under in order to become AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.  After 12 cycles of a minimum height requirement of 5’7” – matching the industry standard – Banks and the casting director of The CW’s hit reality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL are searching the U.S. for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of 5’7” and under.

“There have been top supermodels in the past that weren’t as tall as the industry demands, like fashion icon Kate Moss,” said Banks.  “So we are changing up ‘Top Model’ for cycle 13 and making it a year for the shorter model!”Please visit http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/topmodel-cycle13-Casting for up-to-date casting information, applications, as well as additional open calls sponsored by local CW Affiliates.
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 12 premieres Wednesday, March 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

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The Jonas Brothers will act as hosts for a night of The CW’s hit series 90210 and PRIVILEGED on Tuesday, February 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and will offer a sneak peek of their new film, “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,” in theaters February 27.

Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will be joined by 90210 star Jessica Lowndes for special promos and never-before-seen footage. The brothers will talk about their experience working in 3D, and will show a clip of the group performing their hit song “Tonight.”

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“90210″ Relocates To A New 9:00pm Timeslot on Tuesdays, The Second-Season Premiere Date for “Reaper” Moves to March 3, And The “Privileged” Season Finale Moves to February 24

The CW Network is making a few changes to its midseason schedule: Beginning Tuesday, March 3, freshman drama 90210 moves to a new 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET timeslot on Tuesday nights, with encore episodes through March 24. Eight consecutive original episodes will air from March 31 through the season finale on May 19.

The second-season premiere date of the devilish dramedy REAPER moves up to Tuesday, March 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET). All 13 original episodes will air consecutively through the season finale on May 26.

Finally, the season finale of the critically acclaimed freshman drama PRIVILEGED will air on Tuesday, February 24 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET). Encore episodes of PRIVILEGED will continue to air on Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) from January 28 through February 18. As previously announced, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will premiere on Wednesday, February 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Following is The CW’s revised midseason schedule:

Monday
8:00-9:00 p.m. GOSSIP GIRL
9:00-10:00 p.m. ONE TREE HILL

Tuesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. REAPER (Second-Season Premieres March 3)
9:00-10:00 p.m. 90210 (Encore Episodes begin March 3)
(Original episodes begin March 31)

Wednesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. PRIVILEGED (Encore Episodes January 28-February 18)
8:00-9:00 p.m. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Premieres February 25)
9:00-10:00 p.m. 90210 (Encore Episodes)

Thursday
8:00-9:00 p.m. SMALLVILLE
9:00-10:00 p.m. SUPERNATURAL

Friday
8:00-8:30 p.m. EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS
8:30-9:00 p.m. THE GAME
9:00-10:00 p.m. 13 – FEAR IS REAL (Season Finale February 20)
9:00-10:00 p.m. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Encore Episodes begin February 27)

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