It looks like the Fox-owned TV stations (such as WWOR in NY) are getting cut out of the deal.
That probably means less of a market for Fox-produced shows, and more for WB and Viacom.
Right. Sir. Honey.
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[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Tom Scola - Jan 24, 2006 6:48:58 am PST #7723 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 24, 2006 6:50:46 am PST #7724 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I wonder what will happen in my area, where UPN is a broadcast station, but the WB is only available on cable.
Betsy HP - Jan 24, 2006 6:55:55 am PST #7725 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
half as many shows (in total)?
That's my assumption. I'm sure Veronica Mars is safe because it's a critical and I think commercial success. It's the only WB/UPN show I care about at the moment -- are you Smallville peeps worried?
sumi - Jan 24, 2006 7:00:21 am PST #7726 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Hmmm, it's up against Everybody Hates Chris right now -- so I guess we should be worried -- but I think it's also in it's last season.
Does this take effect immediately?
tommyrot - Jan 24, 2006 7:02:02 am PST #7727 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I think in the fall.
Strega - Jan 24, 2006 7:04:39 am PST #7728 of 10001
Wow.
I think anything that gets mentioned in the press release is probably safe. The Futon Critic has the whole thing, but:
As the top creative executive, Ostroff will have available a line-up of some of the most popular programming that appeals to young adults in the media business. These programming assets range from hit reality series such as "America's Next Top Model" and The WB's "Beauty and the Geek," to hit dramas like The WB's "Smallville," "Gilmore Girls," "Supernatural," and UPN's "Veronica Mars" as well as UPN's hit comedies "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Girlfriends" and The WB's hit comedy "Reba." In addition the WWE's "Smackdown," which has been a mainstay at UPN, is expected to play a role in the schedule.
Wolfram - Jan 24, 2006 7:11:56 am PST #7729 of 10001
Visilurking
I think it's a brilliant move and about 10 years overdue. I could never understand why they launched two brand new network channels in the same year.
Kalshane - Jan 24, 2006 7:14:08 am PST #7730 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I'm thinking (hoping) the new network will be a "best of" the two other networks. Though best will likely mean highest-rated with a side of critically acclaimed.
My one concern in all of this is the drastic effect it's going to have on what new shows actually get picked up. I don't think "Veronica Mars", for instance, would even if exist if the WB and UPN had already merged, though I think its prospects for surviving on the new network are pretty good.
Kalshane - Jan 24, 2006 7:15:41 am PST #7731 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
In addition the WWE's "Smackdown," which has been a mainstay at UPN, is expected to play a role in the schedule.
Ugh. I didn't even think about the fact they're going to have to find room for wrestling. That's going to hurt the number of shows.
Gris - Jan 24, 2006 7:41:06 am PST #7732 of 10001
Hey. New board.
I could definitely go for Veronica Mars with a Gilmore Girls lead-in.