THE CW FALL 2009 PREVIEW SPECIAL

Sunday, August 30 6:30/5:30c
From the set of The CW’s new drama, “MELROSE PLACE,” returning stars Laura Leighton (Sydney Andrews in the original series) and Thomas Calabro (Dr. Michael Mancini in the original series) gives viewers a sneak peek into the world of vixens, vampires, models and more.  New series featured include “Melrose Place,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “The Beautiful Life” and the midseason drama, “Life UneXpected.”

THE TYRA SHOW’S TOP TEN MOMENTS

Sunday, August 30 6/5c
In celebration of “The Tyra Banks Show’s” move to The CW on September 7, the Emmy Award-winning series counts down its top ten most memorable moments of the past four seasons. The model-turned-mogul traces her steps through 680 buzz-worthy shows, noted for their groundbreaking social experiments, undercover investigations and interviews with celebrities and newsmakers. The special also revisits the show’s signature take on compelling social issues relevant to the audience and the takeaway information that helps viewers in their everyday lives. Plus, Tyra herself shares some behind-the-scenes secrets and gives viewers a sneak peek at what’s in store for “The Tyra Banks Show” as it starts its fifth season on The CW.

AT&T AND THE CW PRESENT ALL ACCESS MELROSE

AT&T and the CW have teamed up to promote the network’s new hit series MELROSE PLACE, premiering Tuesday September 8th 9/8c. The promotion “All Access Melrose” gives fans the unique opportunity to get details and sneak peaks at some of the complex characters of MELROSE PLACE. The promotion will be an ongoing campaign that will allow users to get the most up to date information about their favorite characters. The promotion launches with Katie Cassidy discussing her character Ella Sims. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often to get the latest details on the stars of MELROSE PLACE as they reveal juicy tidbits about their characters!

For more MELROSE PLACE please visit:  http://cwtv.com/shows/melrose-place

“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” IS COMING TO NEW YORK CITY FOR OPEN CASTING CALL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL returns to New York City on Saturday, August 15 to hold an open call for Cycle 14. As previously announced, females age 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of 5’7″ and over are eligible to audition.  The open call will be held at the Penn Plaza Pavilion located at the Hotel Pennsylvania at 401 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.  The open call is from 10am to 3pm.

Audition Rules and Guidelines:
1. No lining up overnight and no lining up prior to 6:00am. Registration will begin at 7:00am.  These times may be amended at Producer’s discretion.

2. Proof of age is required to enter the line.  Acceptable identification must include picture and birth date.

3. You will receive a wristband upon arrival. Colors of wristbands indicate when your scheduled audition time will be.  If your scheduled audition time is several hours or more from the time that you receive your wristband, then we encourage you to leave and come back.

4. Only women applying should stand in line. If someone is just short of being 18, she can have one guardian with her.  Please note that you must turn 18 by October 15, 2009 to audition.

5. Auditions are open to girls 5’7 and over.

6.  Please make sure that you have everything you need to audition before you get into any line (for wristbands, etc.).  You will only be allowed one bag that can fit comfortably on your lap inside the venue.  This will be enforced by security.

7. No jumping in line or holding places in advance for others but it’s okay if you’re going to the restroom or getting food and water.  You’re not guaranteed to be allowed back in line.  Be courteous to others around you.

8. Casting staff will give special instructions for the disabled.

9. Once in the venue, no ins and outs.

10. Only one audition per open call – do not try again if you’ve been cut.

11. Casting staff wearing official ANTM gear outside the venue may ask you for information in advance but be careful who you talk to and avoid anyone trying to charge you anything to participate.

12.  We reserve the right to change or add to these rules as needed.

MAKING MELROSE VIDEOS TAKE FANS BEHIND THE SCENES WITH VIDEOS HOSTED BY AND CREATED BY THE STARS OF MELROSE PLACE!

“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” MAKES HISTORY BY FEATURING WOMEN 5’7” AND UNDER DURING CYCLE 13’s TWO-HOUR PREMIERE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ON THE CW

The CW’s hit series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL breaks the mold for cycle 13 by offering women 5’7” and under (below the industry height standard) the chance to become AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.  Fourteen hopefuls from across the country are given the chance to prove they have what it takes when the competition kicks off with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, September 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), with encore performances on Fridays (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 13 PARTICIPANTS:

Name: ASHLEY
Age: 22
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois (currently Brooklyn, New York)
Occupation: Artist
Height: 5’6”

Name: BIANCA
Age: 21
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina (currently Washington, D.C.)
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’7”

Name: BRITTANY
Age: 21
Hometown: Livermore, California (currently Santa Clara, California)
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’5”

Name: COURTNEY
Age: 22
Hometown: Plantation, Florida (currently Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Occupation: Cheer Instructor
Height: 5’4”

Name: ERIN
Age: 18
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin (currently Spring Grove, Illinois)
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’6”

Name: JENNIFER
Age: 23
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (currently New York, New York)
Occupation: Model
Height: 5’5”

Name: KARA
Age: 19
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana (currently Chicago, Illinois)
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’7”

Name: LAURA
Age: 19
Hometown: Stanford, Kentucky
Occupation: Waitress
Height: 5’6”

Name: LISA
Age: 19
Hometown: Queens, New York
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’5”

Name: LULU
Age: 19
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’7”

Name: NICOLE
Age: 18
Hometown: Louisville, Colorado
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’7”

Name: RACHEL
Age: 18
Hometown: Woodland, California
Occupation: Customer Service
Height: 5’5”

Name: RAE
Age: 21
Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
Occupation: Homemaker/Mother
Height: 5’6”

Name: SUNDAI
Age: 18
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Occupation: Student
Height: 5’3”

Banks leads the panel of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts.  The panel consists of photographer Nigel Barker, runway expert J. Alexander and guest judges – including Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian – who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week.

The winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will be managed by Wilhelmina Models, receive a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl and appear on the cover and in a six-page fashion spread of 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”).

NEW VIDEO: THE CW AT COMIC-CON AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF MELROSE PLACE!

PARIS HILTON TO GUEST STAR ON THE CW’S “SUPERNATURAL”

(August 6, 2009 – Burbank, CA) — Paris Hilton will guest star in the October 8th episode of The CW’s “SUPERNATURAL,” reuniting her with her “House of Wax” co-star and “SUPERNATURAL” series regular, Jared Padalecki.

“Paris Hilton is playing a demonic creature that takes the form of….Paris Hilton,” said series creator and executive producer Eric Kripke in describing her role on the show.  “It’ll be a fun, irreverent episode and we here at ‘Supernatural’ are thrilled that Paris agreed to do it.”

The episode, titled “American Idol,” will air on October 8, 2009, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

For more SUPERNATURAL visit: http://cwtv.com/shows/supernatural 


Vote For The Best Villain In Smallville!

Leading sci-fi website, Totalscifionline.com has teamed up with Smallville
Magazine to find out who is the best villain in SMALLVILLE. We want to know
the diabolical masterminds who have sent a shiver down your spine and set
your heart pounding ­ and the evil geniuses who make it seem good to be bad.

The top SMALLVILLE villain will appear on a special commemorative Smallville
Magazine cover, on sale September 29th, 2009

For information on how to cast your vote, visit:
http://totalscifionline.com/features/3699

LAUREN CONRAD AND KIM KARDASHIAN TO APPEAR AS GUEST JUDGES DURING CYCLE 13 OF “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL,” PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ON THE CW

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL welcomes guest judges from the fashion community during cycle 13′s search for America’s Next Petite Model, premiering Wednesday, September 9 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. on The CW. For the first time ever, the show features a crop of fourteen girls with one thing in common: they are all 5’7″ and under, well below the industry standard.

The guest judges include:

CHANEL IMAN one of the world’s most in-demand models, having walked in runway shows for Dolce & Gabana and Valentino. Episode airs September 9.

LAUREN CONRAD is a television personality best known for “The Hills,” and debuts the LC – Lauren Conrad fashion line this fall. Episode airs September 16.

JAIME RISHAR is a famous petite model (5’7 “), having appeared on the cover of Italian, German and Australian Vogue, in addition to walking in fashion shows for designers such as John Galliano and Dolce & Gabana. Episode airs September 23.

CHINA CHOW is an actress and model for such designers as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Episode airs September 30.

JOSIE MARAN is a famous petite model (5’7″) who has appeared on the cover of Glamour and was featured as the Guess Girl in a summer/fall 1998 campaign. She is most recognizable as the face of Maybelline Cosmetics. Episode airs October 7.

JESSICA WHITE has been the face of CoverGirl, Chloe and Gap, in addition to walking the runway for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs. White recently signed a contract with Maybelline Cosmetics. Episode airs October 14.

KIM KARDASHIAN is a television personality who started her career as a fashion stylist. With her sisters, she opened a designer clothing store, DASH, in Los Angeles and Miami. She also has an online shoe company and will soon launch her own fragrance. 90210′s JESSICA LOWNDES also appears in the episode to test the girls’ interviewing skills. Episode airs October 21.

KIRSTY HUME has walked the catwalk for Christina Dior, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Louis Vuitton among others, while modeling for campaigns including Chanel, Versace and Gucci. Episode airs October 28.

MARISA MILLER is a Victoria’s Secret Angel, has worked on such campaigns at Tommy Hilfiger and has appeared in the pages of Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2002-2008. Episode airs November 4.

ANN SHOKET is the editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine. The winner of cycle 13, as in previous cycles, will appear in a six-page spread and on the cover of Seventeen Magazine. Episode airs November 11.

The winner of Cycle 13 will receive a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a contract with Wilhelmina Models and a cover and six-page 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”).

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