Interesting News: UPN and WB to merge

[shipperx]

Could have some impact on a few programs:

http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/24/news/companies/cbs_warner/index.htm?cnn=yes
CW network to replace WB, UPN
CBS, Warner Bros. announce plans for new network to debut in September.
January 24, 2006: 11:31 AM EST

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Warner Brothers and CBS Corp. announced plans Tuesday for the creation of a new broadcast television network, called CW, that would replace the WB and UPN networks in the fall of this year.

The new broadcast network, to be called the CW Network, will draw on programming from both WB and UPN, including such shows as "Gilmore Girls" and "Everybody Hates Chris."

Prime time programming with target the profitable 18-34 age group, officials of Warner and CBS said.

Comments

[mlgm.livejournal.com]

I just this and have been trying to figure out which programs they'll keep.

Gilmore Girls, Supernatural, Everyone Hates Chris, Top Model, Everwood, Smallville seem completely safe.

Just hope Veronica Mars makes the cut.

[sarahlynnl.livejournal.com]

Veronica Mars

I hope it makes the cut too cause it would be nice to watch it on tv instead of just the downloads that I have from season one but I haven't seen all of those yet either.

[frelling-tralk.livejournal.com]

VM is a cult favourite, and a critics darling. So I'm betting they keep that one on

What they do need to get rid of is Charmed

[sarahlynnl.livejournal.com]

I so agree I hope they get rid of Charmed too.

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure that Charmed was already on its way out.

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

I give VM pretty good odds because it's SO in the WB model.

[mlgm.livejournal.com]

Gilmore Girls & Veronica Mars seem like perfect compliments. Two shows of quipping, clever women.

[spikeylover.livejournal.com]

I don't get it. I have two stations broadcasting from ATLANTA that are UPN and WB. Will they just shut one of those stations down?

[jerrymcl89.livejournal.com]

One will presumably be unaffiliated, as was the case before the WB and UPN were formed.

[calturner.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love your layout! The header is gorgeous. :)

Not sure what to say regarding the merger, but as long as shows like VM are picked up, I'll be happy.

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm still working on the layout.

And I'm pretty sure that VM is already considered 'in'