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September 26, 2012 (Burbank, California) — The CW Network has ordered new seasons for two of its new reality series, including the amped-up musical chairs competition OH SIT! and the compelling docu-series set in the world of ballet BREAKING POINTE, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW.  Premiere dates will be announced at a later time.

OH SIT! pits 12 thrill-seeking daredevils head to head, racing through five physically demanding, obstacle course-style eliminations, as they compete to claim a chair, to the sounds of a live band and guest musical artists.  At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize.  OH SIT! is created and executive produced by Phil Gurin (“The Singing Bee,” “Shark Tank,” “Weakest Link”), Richard Joel and Deena Dill.  The series is from The Gurin Company and 405 Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television.

BREAKING POINTE goes behind the stage curtain for an intense, unfiltered look at one of the most competitive ballet companies in the country, Ballet West, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Featuring beautiful and striking on-stage performances, and the arduous journey to the titles of Prima Ballerina and her male counterpart Premier Danseur, BREAKING POINTE leaves no bun undone.  Viewers follow these young women and men, as they navigate life, working to find a perfect balance between their personal relationships and their unrelenting desire to be the absolute best ballet dancers in the world.  Beneath the beauty and glamour of the dance and costumes is a gritty dog-eat-dog world of extreme athleticism, focus, dedication, passion, pressure and, of course, the hunt for the unattainable…perfection.  BREAKING POINTE is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions.  Executive producers for BBC Worldwide Productions are Izzie Pick Ashcroft (“Dancing with the Stars”) and Jane Tranter (“Top Gear,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Torchwood”).

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Twitter Pitch: Olympic gymnast @McKaylaMaroney is impressed w/HART OF DIXIE, set to guest star on hit @CW_network drama series: http://bit.ly/Sk1sWq

BURBANK, Calif. (September 25, 2012) — From London, England, to BlueBell, Alabama, Olympic athlete McKayla Maroney’s fast-moving career is nothing to sneer at. The petite gymnast — a member of the gold medal–winning U.S. team in the 2012 Summer Olympics — will guest star in an upcoming episode of Hart of Dixie, the fish-out-of-water comedic drama about small-town living, big-city attitudes and complicated love triangles starring Rachel Bilson.

In the episode, Maroney will guest star as Tonya, a friend of Rose’s (played by recurring guest star McKaley Miller), who comes to Rose’s defense. Sounds like a winning role!

Airing Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW, the second season of Hart of Dixie — produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Fake Empire, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios — premieres October 2.

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“The Next” to Air Live Semi-Final Rounds Beginning Sept. 27,
With the Winner Revealed During 2-Hour Live Finale on Oct. 4

September 24, 2012 (Burbank, CA) – After six weeks of intense competition in cities across America, including Orlando, Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, THE NEXT announces its six semi-finalists.

Joining the six semi-finalists will be a Fan Favorite – a past contestant who didn’t make the cut the first time around. Voting for the Fan Favorite opened on CWTV.com, at the end of last Thursday night’s broadcast, and closed at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, September 21. The contestant with the most votes will be revealed during the first of three live episodes on Thursday, September 27. The Fan Favorite winner will join the semi-finalists as they battle it out on stage, in front of their mentors Gloria Estefan, Joe Jonas, Nelly and John Rich, for the big prize – a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

The CW will broadcast its final three episodes live from Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, September 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), Tuesday, October 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) and a special two-hour finale on Thursday, October 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET). During these episodes, viewers will be encouraged to vote on CWTV.com and in the Cricket Wireless Vote, an interactive text-to-vote experience enabling fans to vote on their mobile phones for their favorite finalist using a short text code. Following each episode, studio-recorded versions of the songs performed by the finalists will also be available for fans to download on Cricket’s Muve Music digital music subscription service, and make their final decision before voting closes. Two live votes will take place during the two-hour finale.

“The Next” Semi-finalists:

Orlando
Name: Michael Ray
Age: 24
Hometown: Eustis, FL

Baltimore
Name: Jordan Baird
Age: 21
Hometown: Gainesville, VA

New York
Name: Ali Brustofski
Age: 18
Hometown: Oakland, NJ

Chicago
Name: Iliana Incandela
Age: 23
Hometown: Glenview, IL

Dallas
Name: Ashley Kimbrae
Age: 26
Hometown: Dallas, TX

Los Angeles
Name: Krystle Cruz
Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

To catch the latest episodes of “The Next,” log onto CWTV.com, and for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, go straight to CWTV.com/cricket.

From executive producers Dave Broome (“The Biggest Loser”), hip-hop icon Queen Latifah, and Shakim Compere, THE NEXT is produced by Raquel Productions Inc., in association with 25/7 Productions, LLC and Flavor Unit Entertainment, Inc.

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Here’s your chance to see Nelly, John Rich, Gloria Estefan and Joe Jonas LIVE on stage at the finale episodes of The Next. Share this post with your fellow socal friends who should get in on the action!

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Creative Campaigns To Appear in Fall Marketing Driving Viewers to Series Premieres

August 15, 2012 (Burbank, CA) – The CW has unveiled its the key art designs for the 2012 Fall Launch campaign for its three new series:  ARROW, BEAUTY & THE BEAST and EMILY OWENS, M.D., which will begin rolling out over the coming weeks driving viewers to its series premieres.

For the highly anticipated new drama ARROW, the key art campaign features series star Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen/Arrow).  Premiering Wednesday October 10 (8:00-9:00pm ET), ARROW traces the story of Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy who moonlights as a crime-fighting vigilante looking to clean up the streets of Starling City.  The copy reads:  Destiny Leaves Its Mark.  Credits:  Creative Director – Rick Frey, Photography – Nino Munoz.

A modern reimagining of the classic love story, The CW’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST premieres Thursday, October 11 (9:00-10:00pm ET), immediately following the addictive hit series The Vampire Diaries.  The key art features BEAUTY & THE BEAST stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan.  The copy reads:  How Brave is Your Love?  Credits:  Creative Director Rick Frey, Photography – Frank W. Ockenfels III.

The key art for The CW’s new series EMILY OWENS, M.D. centers on star Mamie Gummer, who plays the title character, a first-year surgical intern at Denver Memorial Hospital, who is ready to put her geeky awkward school years behind her.  The series premieres Tuesday, October 16 (9:00-10:00pm ET).  The copy reads:  Practicing Medicine.  Working on Life.  Credits:  Creative Director – Rick Frey, Art Director – Brian Hunt, Photography – Nino Munoz.

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THE WINNER OF THE CW’S “THE NEXT” TO EARN RECORDING CONTRACT WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS

The CW to Broadcast the Final 3 Episodes Live as Viewers Get to Vote
for THE NEXT via Online and Social Media

Songs Performed on THE NEXT Available for Digital Download Following Each Episode

July 30, 2012 (Beverly Hills, CA) – As the competition heats up and with an Atlantic Records recording contract awaiting the winner, The CW will broadcast the final three episodes of its new music competition series THE NEXT live from Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), Tuesday, Oct. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and the special two-hour finale on Thursday, Oct. 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).  During these live performance episodes, viewers will be able to vote online and through social media for their favorites, narrowing the field until one is chosen as The Next.

Premiering Thursday, Aug. 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), THE NEXT travels to cities across the country, including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Los Angeles, and New York, searching for undiscovered artists on the verge of stardom.  The finalists from the local cities will then converge on Los Angeles to compete for the grand prize over the final live episodes.  Following every episode, the songs performed by the competitors will be available for download on all digital service providers (DSPs), including iTunes and Cricket’s Muve Music.

In each episode of THE NEXT, four music industry superstars — pop icon Gloria Estefan, country star John Rich, hip-hop star Nelly, and pop star and actor Joe Jonas — will drop in on the lives of four up-and-coming local singers in each city and have 72 hours to get them ready for a head-to-head singing competition at a well-known local venue.  After performing in front of an audience filled with friends, family, local music fans and the four icons, one winner will be chosen to move on to represent their city in the semi-finals.  Then it’s on to the next city and four more contestants.

As an extra twist to the competition, even the contestants who don’t win in their home cities will still have a chance to compete in the finals – viewers across the country will be able to vote for their favorite among the performers who didn’t make the first cut, and the contestant with the most votes will go on to the finals.

After six episodes in six different cities, each of the local winners and the fan favorite will battle it out on stage over the course of the final three live episodes until only one contestant remains — the vocalist left standing at the end will be rewarded a recording contract with Atlantic Records and the chance to open for one of the superstar icons.

From executive producers Dave Broome (“The Biggest Loser”), hip-hop icon Queen Latifah, and Shakim Compere, THE NEXT is produced by Raquel Productions Inc., in association with 25/7 Productions, LLC and Flavor Unit Entertainment, Inc.

About The CW:

THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, made its debut on September 20, 2006 as America’s fifth broadcast network and is the only network specifically targeting viewers ages 18-34, particularly women, a demographic highly sought after by advertisers. Delivering a total of 30 hours of programming a week, The CW offers a five-night, 10-hour primetime lineup that runs Monday through Friday. In daytime, The CW broadcasts a Monday through Friday afternoon block, and a five-hour Saturday morning animation block.

About Atlantic Records:

Atlantic Records celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2008.  Founded in New York City, the label literally grew from a one-room operation into one of the world’s preeminent music companies. Atlantic has released a string of recordings that have had a profound impact on the course of modern music, its rich history including such musical icons as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. The Atlantic roster today includes many of the world’s most popular recording artists, among them  Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Matchbox Twenty, Kid Rock, B.o.B, Death Cab for Cutie, Flo Rida, Lupe Fiasco, Janelle Monáe, Shinedown, T.I., Trey Songz, Wiz Khalifa, Zac Brown Band, and many more.

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“DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG”
MAKES ITS TELEVISION DEBUT
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 9-10 PM ON THE CW

July 30, 2012 (Beverly Hills, CA) – Joss Whedon’s acclaimed “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day,” will make its television debut on Tuesday, October 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Created as a three-part online musical in 2008 by Joss Whedon (“The Avengers,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), the series stars Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”) as Billy, A.K.A. Dr. Horrible, a budding super villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry.  His two goals: getting accepted into the Evil League of Evil, and working up the guts to speak to his laundromat crush Penny (Felicia Day, “The Guild”).  The only thing standing in Billy’s way is his superhero arch nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion, “Firefly,” “Castle”).  With one big score, Billy could get into the E.L.E. and earn the respect of Penny, but only if he can keep her away from the dashing Captain Hammer…

Directed by Joss Whedon, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” was written by Maurissa Tancharden, Jed Whedon, Joss Whedon and Zack Whedon, with music by Jed Whedon and Joss Whedon.

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THIRTEEN MODEL HOPEFULS ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST-EVER
“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL: COLLEGE EDITION”
PREMIERING FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

Models Compete for a Career-Launching Prize Package That Includes
Nylon Magazine, Nine West and Smashbox Cosmetics

July 30, 2012 (Burbank, Calif.) ─ The latest edition of “America’s Next Top Model,” created and hosted by Tyra Banks, returns with the first-ever “College Edition” on Friday, August 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.

Thirteen participants from all walks of life and learning institutions, from universities to trade schools, will battle it out to earn the prestigious title of “America’s Next Top Model” and compete for a career-launching prize package that includes a fashion feature in Nylon Magazine, as well as $100,000 cash and campaigns with Nine West and Smashbox Cosmetics, in addition to a modeling contract with LA/NY Models and being named the face of the “America’s Next Top Model” perfume Dream Come True.

“America’s Next Top Model” is bringing on new, top fashion talent this cycle.  In addition to famed stylist Johnny Wujek as photo shoot creative consultant, the show is also introducing its first-ever social media correspondent, top fashion blogger Bryanboy.  Bryanboy will use his extensive knowledge of both fashion and social media to mentor the models and highlight the scores, comments and video messages from the viewers that will be revealed in the show during judging.  Also lending his expertise to the show this cycle for multiple episodes will be dancer and choreographer Jontè, who will work with the models as the movement mentor.  He will be tasked with helping the women bring out their charisma in the various challenges and photo shoots.

In addition to the panel of judges, which includes Banks, fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone, and new judge, former boxer and international male supermodel Rob Evans, fan voting will play a factor in who stays and who goes in the competition.   Over the course of production, fans had numerous opportunities each week to vote online, through social media and via mobile, to choose their favorite contestants based on photo shoots taken during production.  These scores were added to scores from Banks and the judges to help determine who was eliminated throughout the cycle.  Also, in a new twist, the girls who have already been eliminated were given the opportunity to return to the competition via votes on their photo shoot pictures, which allowed the audience the chance to save their favorite model.  Fans will have to tune in to see how their votes impacted the competition when the show returns Friday, August 24th.

“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” CYCLE 19 PARTICIPANTS:

Name: ALLYSSA
Age: 20
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Florida State University
Height: 5’10 ½”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Slumdog Millionaire
Magazine: Vogue
Food: Macaroni and cheese

Name: BRITTANY
Age: 18
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Chandler-Gilbert Community College/Disney College Program
Height: 5’10”
Favorite Things:
Movie: The Lion King
Magazine: Teen Vogue
Food: Cereal

Name: DARIAN
Age: 22
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Louisiana State University
Height: 5’9”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Avatar
Magazine: Elle, W, Vogue
Food: Crawfish stew over fried catfish

Name: DESTINY
Age: 18
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Occupation: Cashier at Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
Last School or College: Aveda Institute of Columbus
Height: 5’8 ½”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Gia
Food: Sushi

Name: JESSIE
Age: 23
Hometown: Speedway, IN
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: University of Southern California Graduate School
Height: 5’9 ¾”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Labyrinth
Magazine: Architecture magazines
Food: Indian

Name: KIARA
Age: 22
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: University of California – Irvine
Height: 5’9”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Love and Basketball
Magazine: Vogue
Food: Apple salad, salad with fruit, white pizza

Name: KRISTIN
Age: 19
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Florida State College of Jacksonville
Height: 5’7 ¼”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Grease
Magazine: Cosmopolitan
Food: Seafood

Name: LAURA
Age: 21
Hometown: Cambridge, NY
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Paul Smith’s College
Height: 6’0”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Groundhog Day
Magazine: Self, Fitness, Cosmopolitan, W, Vogue
Food: Pasta

Name: LEILA
Age: 20
Hometown: Framingham, MA
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: University of Rhode Island
Height: 5’11”
Occupation: Unemployed
Favorite Things:
TV Show: Project Runway
Movie: Zoolander
Magazine: Glamour
Food: Salmon

Name: MARIA
Age: 22
Hometown: Las Cruces, NM
Occupation: Student/Mobile Editor of AdMonsters
Last School or College: Harvard Divinity School
Height: 5’7 ¼”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Zombieland
Magazine: Vogue, Fitness, New Yorker, U.S. News
Food: Doughnuts

Name: NASTASIA
Age: 19
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA
Occupation: Student/Sales Associate
Last School or College: East Stroudsburg University
Height: 5’8 ¼”
Favorite Things:
Movie: The Notebook
Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar
Food: Potatoes

Name: VICTORIA
Age: 18
Hometown: Colquitt, GA
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: Liberty University
Height: 5’9 ½”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Gone
Magazine: Vogue
Food: Mediterranean

Name: YVONNE
Age: 20
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Student
Last School or College: University of Texas at Austin
Height: 5’8 ½”
Favorite Things:
Movie: Harry Potter (series)
Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar
Food: Nerds, Macaroni and cheese, sushi, “everything in the world”

“America’s Next Top Model” is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with The Tyra Banks Company.  The executive producers are Ken Mok (“Making the Band”), Tyra Banks and Laura Fuest Silva.  The series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris.  Tyra Banks also hosts the series, which recently completed airing its 18th cycle in the United States. Currently, “America’s Next Top Model” is under license in over 100 markets around the world and has 20 international versions in production.  “America’s Next Top Model” and the “America’s Next Top Model” format are licensed internationally by CBS Studios International.

For voting dates and other information on Cycle 19 of “America’s Next Top Model,” log onto http://cwtv.com/thecw/antmvoting

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